RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL

A MUSICAL MASTERPIECE JANUARY 4-23, 2022

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

In a small coastal village in Maine, carnival barker, Billy Bigelow, falls in love and marries local millworker, Julie Jordan. Their romance quickly faces obstacles as both lose their jobs just as they learn she is pregnant. Desperately intent on providing for his family, Billy is coerced into being an accomplice to a robbery. Caught and facing prison, Billy dies, but is given a second chance at redemption fifteen years later when he returns to earth to meet his daughter. She is a lonely, friendless teenager, but Billy’s love for her instills a sense of hope and dignity she never felt before. Featuring beloved songs “If I Loved You,” “June Is Bustin' Out All Over,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel is one of the most beautiful and compelling musicals of the 20th century.

PRESENTING SPONSORS: 
BILL & LAURA FRICK, BOBBIE OLSEN and ANONYMOUS

SKY BENNETT* (Ensemble) [he/him] is thrilled to be making his Riverside debut with this vertiginously talented cast. Regional: Newsies, Mamma Mia, Grease, Oklahoma! Excessive love and thanks to Papa Bear, Tori, the very attractive audience member reading this, the wonderful team at Avalon Artists Group, and the rest of the cast, crew, and creative team. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show! @whosthatguyitssky

NICK BERNINGER* (Enoch Snow Jr., Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Riverside Theatre debut! Regional: School of Rock (Dewey), Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder (D’Ysquith Family), Cabaret (Emcee), South Pacific (Billis), Little Mermaid (Scuttle/Louis) Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas). Proud alum of the University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music. Many thanks to Riverside, Wojcik / Sean Casting, the Henderson Hogan crew, and his family and friends for their love and support. www.nickberninger.com. IG: nick_berninger.

RONALD L. BROWN* (David Bascombe) is delighted to return to Riverside Theatre, where he previously appeared in My Fair Lady.  National tours: The Sound of Music, Evita, My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha. Other regional: Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), Evita (Juan Peron), The Full Monty (Harold), 42nd Street (Julian Marsh), Phantom (Gerard Carriere), Beauty and the Beast (Maurice), Cats (Old Deuteronomy), The Secret Garden (Archibald), and many others.  Thanks to everyone for returning to support live theatre!

SAMANTHA BRUCE* (Julie Jordon) [she/her/hers] is grateful to be back on stage and to be in her first show at the Riverside Theatre! Other favorite credits include: Luisa in the Fantasticks (Off-broadway), Laurey in Oklahoma! (Goodspeed), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (Denver Center), Gwen Cavendish in The Royal Family (Shakespeare Theater of N.J.), Emily in Our Town (Theatre Aspen), Guenevere in Camelot (Barter Theater), Roxanne in Cyrano (Sierra Rep.) and Louise in four different productions of Gypsy. www.samanthabruce.net

BIANCA BULGARELLI* (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Riverside Theatre debut. Originally from Los Angeles, California, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2020 with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent credits include: Pride and Prejudice at Oklahoma Shakespeare (Elizabeth), Grease at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma (Cha Cha) and Voyeur: The Windows of Toulouse Lautrec at Bated Breath Theatre Co. NYC (Jane Avril).

KENNY CORRIGAN* (Carnival Boy, Ensemble) has performed in Carmen (Houston Grand Opera), An American in Paris (First International), Queen of The Night (NYC), Rock the Ballet - Sweetbird Productions, and Rasta Thomas’ Romeo and Juliet (International).  He has performed on “America’s Got Talent” (Season 9 Semi-finals)- Bad Boys of Ballet and at MACYS Thanksgiving Day Parade- Jimmy Fallon’s body double and “Saturday Night Live” (Harry Styles) and a Swarovski commercial (Karlie Kloss). Kenny has BFA from Point Park University.  Follow Kenny on Instagram at @kennycorrigan

ANDREW FOOTE* (Policeman, Ensemble) [he/him] happy to return to Riverside after appearing in Les Misérables (U.S. Valjean/ Javert) in 2013.  World Tour: Jekyll and Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde). National Tours: Les Misérables, Ragtime and Annie. Regional: Multiple productions of  Les Misérables (Jean Valjean) all over the US, and principal work at Broadway Sacramento, Music Theatre of Connecticut, ZACH Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Flat Rock Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse, MTL Theatre, Palace Theatre in NH. Film/TV: “Evil Lives Here,” “Rise of Wall Street.” Commercials:  Nick Jr. and Diamond Commissary, and training videos for the US Department of Defense (shhhhh!!!). Proud member of Actors Equity Association.

WYNN HARMON* (The Starkeeper/Dr. Seldon) Riverside Theatre: 1776, Moon Over Buffalo, Anything Goes, Murderers, Scotland Road.  Broadway: Porgy and Bess (also telecast “Live from Lincoln Center” on PBS).  Off-Broadway: The Lucky One, As You Like It, The New Yorkers.  International: Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse, Opéra National de Bordeaux; Royal Opera House Muscat, Oman.  Regional: Lost in the Stars, Showboat, and Candide at The Kennedy Center; The Old Globe, Arena Stage, Long Wharf, Hartford Stage, The Alley, Shakespeare Theatre Company, American Conservatory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Glimmerglass Festival, Des Moines Metro Opera.  TV: “Madam Secretary,” “All My Children,” “The Knick,” “Mr. Harrigan's Phone.” Film: Paper Cranes. Helen Hayes Award nomination and The Edwin E. Stein Award for Excellence in the Arts.

BETH KIRKPATRICK* (Nettie Fowler) [she/her] Broadway/NYC: Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary, Zandra in Jerry Springer: the Opera (New Group), Plain and Fancy (York). Tours: Mrs. Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dolly Levi u/s in Hello,Dolly!, Madame Thenardier u/s in Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music (Asia). Regional: Madame in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Paper Mill, LaJolla, Cast Recording), Shawntel/Eve in Jerry Springer: the Opera (New Stage), Mrs. Lovett u/s in Sweeney Todd (Geva), Sister Sophia in The Sound of Music (MUNY), Sister Berthe In TSOM (Maltz Jupiter/Fulton). @BethKirkp Love and thanks to family and friends! 

JEFFREY KRINGER* (Billy Bigelow). An acclaimed American stage performer immersed in the theater and nightclub scenes of Manhattan, Jeffrey has toured nationally, and enjoyed performing in productions and concerts in the regional circuit: About Love (Off-Broadway), Cruel Intentions: The 90's Musical (1st National Tour), West Side Story (Milwaukee Repertory Theater), Catch Me If You Can (New London Barn Playhouse). Later this year, he will journey to France’s Opéra national du Rhin and reprise the role of Tony in West Side Story. Jeffrey holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia. IG:@jeffreykringer 

MATTHEW AARON LIOTINE* (Ensemble) [he/him] is thrilled to finally be back on stage performing for a live audience! During the pandemic Matthew blended his love for dance with fitness and became a trainer at The Sculpt Society. Past credits include: The National Tour of A Chorus Line, The Muny, Royal Caribbean and more. Proud Montclair State graduate. A million thanks to my family, my agents (CTG) and my beautiful boyfriend Julian for all the support. Follow me @matthewaaronliotine and @thesculptsociety

JACOB MAJOR* (Swing) [he/him] is thrilled to be making his Riverside debut in this beautiful show! Favorite regional: Don in A Chorus Line (Theatre Under The Stars & Lexington Theatre Company), Riff in West Side Story (Cortland Rep), Ren in Footloose (Tibbits Opera House & Bigfork Summer Playhouse), Mamma Mia!, Beauty and the Beast, & Elf (TUTS).  A Texas native, Jacob is a proud graduate of Elon University and now resides in NYC. Abundant thanks to the entire team at Riverside, The Roster Agency, Wojcik/Seay, and his friends & family for their unconditional love and support. IG: @jacobmajor

PARIS MARTINO (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Riverside debut! Recent credits include: Nice Work If You Can Get It (Billie Bendix), Heathers (Heather Duke), Polkadots: A Cool Kids Musical (Penelope Square), Joseph … Dream Coat (Ensemble) and A Chorus Line (Bebe). Proud Alumni of The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Much love to Michelle, Jennie, Larry, Paul, Clyde and Robyn. For Mom, Dad and Grandma! 

LENA MATTHEWS (Swing) is thrilled to be making her professional debut in Carousel. She recently graduated from the Institute for American Musical Theatre led by mentors Michael Minarik, and Nicholas Cunningham. Some of her credits include the Company pre-pro work session, Broadway dance lab connect, and the Born Country musical reading. She would love to give a special thanks to Wojick-Seay casting and her father Bob Matthews for supporting her in her dreams.

CYP McINTOSH (Young Billy) is 11 years old and a 3-year resident of Vero Beach. A Virginia native, Cyp has been excited about acting "since he was little," and Carousel marks his official theatre debut! He continues to grow his singing and drama skills through group and individual classes, skits and monologues, and every chance he gets to dance and do improv on TikTok. Along with acting, Cyp also plays baseball, mostly as a catcher for a Florida travel team.

MARY MCNULTY* (Ensemble) is thrilled to be a part of Carousel!  Select credits include: The National Tour of Camelot (Guenevere), The Merchant of Venice (Portia), Kiss Me Kate (Lilli/Katherine), Much Ado About Nothing (Beatrice), Brigadoon (Fiona), A Little Night Music (Charlotte), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Titania/Hippolyta), and Into the Breeches (June). Thanks to ATB, Wojcik Seay Casting, and Riverside! For more about Mary, please visit mary-mcnulty.com. 

CHRISTOPHER MORRISSEY* (Principal, Ensemble) is originally from Australia and now based in New York City. Career highlights: Candide with New York City Opera, Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Peter Pan, The Sound of Music and Don Giovanni with Opera Australia. Since 2018 Christopher has proudly been a member of the dance faculty for New York Film Academy. Christopher toured internationally with Princess Cruises, premiering six original production shows. He is a graduate of The Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne. @christomorrissey 

ALIA MUNSCH* (Ensemble) [she/her]. New York Theatre: Spandex the Musical (Off-Broadway). Regional, Int’l and National Tours: Motown the Musical (Nat’l Tour), the all-black production of Oklahoma! (Denver Center of the Performing Arts), West Side Story (IHI Stagearound Tokyo), Smokey Joe’s Café (Engeman Theatre). Education: Barnard College, BA Dance. NYU Steinhardt, Master’s Music. www.aliamunsch.com @aliamunsch

JAMIE PFAFF* (Louise, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be joining the company of Carousel and making her first appearance at Riverside Theatre. Recent credits: Lightning Girl in Superyou, Liza in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Singing In the Rain at Broadway At Music Circus, Dance Lab New York, Bridesmaids: A Dance Narrative. Television: “Fosse/Verdon” trailer. She is forever grateful to her family and friends for their constant love and support. @jamiepfaff 

CRISTINA PINES (Snow Child, Graduate) is over the moon to be back at Riverside after performing in Saturday Night Fever and My Fair Lady! During the theatrical hiatus, she produced a cabaret titled Our Million Dreams to bring musical theater into the community and give back to her beloved RTK. She is in her first year at Cornell University, majoring in Communication, and  thriving in every way: joining Hearsay A Cappella and Rise Dance Group, tutoring and teaching dance to young kids on the weekends, writing for Slope Media. She is beyond grateful for her Riverside family. Lots of love to her mom, dad, and bro always!

BLAKE PRICE* (Boatswain, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Riverside debut! US National Tours: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Monty Navarro). Regional: Florida Studio Theatre, Bright Star (Jimmy Ray), North Shore Music Theatre, Oklahoma! (Curly McLain), Palm Beach Dramaworks, The Spitfire Grill (Joe Sutter), Texas Shakespeare Festival, Carousel (Billy Bigelow). TV/Film: “Land of the Outlaws” (Bobby Ames), “Duress” (Kurt). Thank you to Mari, Gene, Bryant, Jenny, Lacy, and especially my devoted partner in crime, Kat Brunner. You all save my life day in and day out. Rep: The Price Group, NYC. Twitter/IG: @blakewprice Web: blakewprice.com

JP QUALTERS* (Ensemble) Riverside Debut! JP is originally from Boston, MA. Education: Hartt School of Music. Credits include:  First National Tour - School of Rock, First National Tour - Kinky Boots. Some Regional favorites: PCLO, NSMT, Signature and Fords Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, ZACH Theatre! JP is a proud type 1 diabetic. Grateful for the love and support from his family and agency Take 3 Talent! IG: JPQ22 

JACKIE SANDERS* (Mrs. Mullin) Recent: Mary in Stephen Berkoff’s Lunch (Potomac Theatre Project); The Musical of Musicals (York Theatre Co); Tyrants! (York Theatre workshop). Off-Broadway. Original Casts: Swingtime Canteen (Lilly McBain); Cowgirls (Mickey); Kicking a Dead Horse (written/directed by Sam Shepard). Other: Measure for Measure (Public Theater); The Taming of the Shrew (Shakespeare in the Park); The Demise – A Rock Opera (Playwrights Horizons). TV: “Pan Am” (ABC); “The Loudest Voice” (CBS); “The Blacklist” (NBC); “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix). Jackie is thrilled to be playing Barbara Walters in the upcoming mini-series, “Iron Mike” (HULU) and can be heard voicing numerous Audiobooks. Love to Bill and Olin.

RACHAEL SCARR (Carrie Pipperidge) is thrilled that live theatre is BACK, and feels so honored to be making her Riverside debut with this spectacular show! Favorite credits: Eileen Evergreen in Nice Work If You Can Get It (1st National Broadway Tour), Ever After (World-Premiere), Jekyll and Hyde (Korean Tour), Kiss Me Kate (St. Petersburg Opera), Spamalot (Florida Studio Theatre), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady. BFA NYU Tisch Cap21; originally from Skaneateles, NY. Infinite love and gratitude to her family and friends for their constant support. Philippians 4:13. More info: www.rachaelscarr.com // IG @scarrizzle 

CHRISTOPHER SCHMIDT* (Jigger Craigin) is excited to return to Riverside Theatre after previously appearing in Oklahoma (Jud), 1940’s Radio Hour (Lou), Dial M For Murder (Lesgate) and a reading of Midnight Clear. Other stage credits: 42nd Street, Applause, Brigadoon (Stages St. Louis), Eastern Standard (Price Productions), The Odd Couple, The Producers, 1776 (ArrowRock Lyceum), Crazy For You (European tour), Hoop Dee Doo Revue, Frozen Sing Along, Streetmosphere (Walt Disney World). Film credits: Odd Job (Baitshop), Congressman Sweeney (Recount), Walter Finley (Letters to God).his favorite roles are dad to his awesome kids Sofia, Vanessa and Asher and husband to his talented wife Angela.

DANIEL SCHWAIT* (Enoch Snow). New York: The Most Happy Fella, Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, The New Yorkers and Love Life at City Center Encores!; Androcles and the Lion and Caesar & Cleopatra with Project Shaw, Napoleon: The Musical, and The Girl, The Ghosts, and The Minotaur. Regional: Love Life, Kiss Me, Kate, The Secret Garden, Les Misérables, Ancient History, Evita, Side Show. Concert work includes appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Pops, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, new work premieres at Carnegie Hall, and a slew of cabaret performances. He currently has several singles and two studio albums available for streaming. For Dad. @realdanschwait

ANDREW SELLON* (Heavenly Friend) Riverside: Bazzard in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Gaston in An Empty Plate…. Other NY/regional stagework: Polonius in Hamlet, Fool in King Lear, Vanya in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Charlie in The Foreigner, all 35 roles in I Am My Own Wife. Andrew’s best known to TV audiences as Mr. Penn/The Ventriloquist/Scarface in Seasons 4&5 of Fox’s Gotham. Other Film/TV: Begin Again, The Smurfs, The Blacklist, Divorce, The Good Fight, Halston. Audiobooks: Turncoat, The Kevin Show. Andrew is on the graduate creative writing faculty at Western Colorado University and University College/DU, teaching performance and playwriting. Website: www.andrewsellon.com

TIMOTHY SHEW* (Captain, Ensemble) just finished appearing in the Broadway National Tour of Hello Dolly! starring Betty Buckley.  Tim was the third Jean Valjean in the original Tony Award winning Bway production of Les Misérables (2200 performances) 11 Bway shows. Tim had the privilege of soloing in the (Grammy Nominated) Leonard Bernstein’s MASS w/the Baltimore Symphony at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and the Vatican for Pope John II. Tim can be heard on the Chicago/Shaggy Dog and Disney’s 3-D animated feature Tangled Movie soundtracks. Numerous TV/Film.  Tim’s extensive work as a vocal director/teacher/clinician and adjudicator for theatre, choral and showchoir festivals worldwide. Blessings to my Family! THRILLED TO BE HERE!

LILIANNA SOLUM (Ensemble) [she/her] is thrilled to be making her Riverside Theatre debut in Carousel! She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Florida State University. Some of her favorite credits include: Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), Chicago (Velma), The Addams Family (Morticia), and Oklahoma! (Dream Laurey). Endless thanks to the entire cast and crew of Carousel, HKA, and of course, Mom, Dad, and Kari for their unconditional love and support!

CAYEL TREGEAGLE* (Ensemble) [he/him/his] is thrilled to be back on stage and performing here at Riverside Theater! National Tour: Hello, Dolly! Regional credits include: Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny, and MTWichita. Disney World credits include: Festival of the Lion King (Red Bird), Beauty and the Beast, and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Brigham Young University. He would like to thank his parents for teaching him the performing arts, and Noah for his constant love and support

CALLIE REGAN WALKER (Ensemble) [she/her] is so unbelievably excited to be back on the stage! Callie is a 2020 graduate from the University of Alabama. Her previous credits include: The Sound of Music (City Springs Theatre Company), A Chorus Line (Virginia Samford Theatre), The Little Mermaid (Red Mountain Theatre), A Chorus Line, Sweeney Todd, Legally Blonde (UA). Much love and thanks to her family, friends, and everyone at Riverside Theatre for this opportunity!