Madalyn Baker

(Understudy Chava, Fiddler, and Hodel) is an actor, playwright, and musician from Northern California. She earned her BA in Theatre from Fordham University in NYC, where she hopes to return after completing her masters! Recent acting credits include Emily in Mary Zimmerman's Our Town (Cleveland Play House), Lyubov Ranevskaya in more(Understudy Chava, Fiddler, and Hodel) is an actor, playwright, and musician from Northern California. She earned her BA in Theatre from Fordham University in NYC, where she hopes to return after completing her masters! Recent acting credits include Emily in Mary Zimmerman's Our Town (Cleveland Play House), Lyubov Ranevskaya in The Cherry Orchard (CPH/CWRU) Hero/Watch in Much Ado ABout Nothing (CPH/CWRU), Mechanic/Aunt in Middletown (CPH/CWRU), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (CWRU), and Cathy in The Last Five Years (Soft Belly Theatre). In addition to being an actor, she has her own illustrative art brand called Maddle Baddle, and her play Lunchtime! premiered in Cleveland last summer. To learn more about Madalyn, you can check out her work at madalynbaker.com, @madmaddybaker, and @maddlebaddle.

Elliot Block

(Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) (he/him) recently appeared as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress at Beck Center. Additionally, he appeared as Mischa Bachinski in Ride The Cyclone at Beck Center. He is extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this production, and he would like to thank the more(Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) (he/him) recently appeared as Dr. Pomatter in Waitress at Beck Center. Additionally, he appeared as Mischa Bachinski in Ride The Cyclone at Beck Center. He is extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this production, and he would like to thank the whole team, his friends, and family for believing in him. Instagram: elliot_block

Robert Cuccioli

(Tevye) is thrilled to be making his Cleveland Play House debut with this production. He is known by many for his critically acclaimed TONY nominated performance in Jekyll & Hyde, for which he also received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Jeff Awards for “Outstanding Actor in a more(Tevye) is thrilled to be making his Cleveland Play House debut with this production. He is known by many for his critically acclaimed TONY nominated performance in Jekyll & Hyde, for which he also received the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Jeff Awards for “Outstanding Actor in a Musical”. He debuted on Broadway as Inspector Javert in Les Miserables, and last appeared as Dr. Norman Osborn/The Green Goblin in Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Off-Broadway credits include And the World Goes ‘Round (Outer Critics Circle Award), Rothschild and Sons (Offie nomination – London), Jacques Brel, White Guy on the Bus, The White Devil, Caesar & Cleopatra, and A Touch of the Poet. TV appearances include The Sinner, Elementary, White Collar, Sliders, Baywatch, The Guiding Light. Film credits include Celebrity, The Stranger, and Impossible Monsters. In his 40-plus theatrical career, Robert performed in over 150 productions. He is featured on many original cast recordings including Jekyll & Hyde and released his debut solo album The Look of Love October 2012. www.robertcuccioli.com.

Carolyn Demanelis

(Shandel, Understudy Yente, Golde, Fruma-Sarah) (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Since moving back home in January 2021, she has performed throughout Northeast Ohio at Dobama Theatre, Karamu House, Beck Center for the Arts, convergence-continuum, Ensemble Theatre, Seat of the Productions, Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, Blank Canvas more(Shandel, Understudy Yente, Golde, Fruma-Sarah) (she/her) is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Since moving back home in January 2021, she has performed throughout Northeast Ohio at Dobama Theatre, Karamu House, Beck Center for the Arts, convergence-continuum, Ensemble Theatre, Seat of the Productions, Cleveland Shakespeare Festival, Blank Canvas Theater, and Rubber City Theater. Regional credits of note: the central Ohio premiere of Grounded at Red Herring Productions, Alma in Summer & Smoke at Virginia Repertory Theatre, Lady Macbeth with Wit Theatre Company of Denver, and several seasons with The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival and Virginia Theater Festival. When not onstage, she works as a theatre educator with Beck Center for the Arts, Tri-C, and Lakewood High School. Her favorite role is Mama to Tiernan and Marlowe, all my love.

Maria Noel Fallouh

(Tzeitel, Grandma Tzeitel) (she/her) is an Arab-American actress whose recent credits include Rock of Ages (Regina), We Will Rock You, and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou) at Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. She was the winner of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival’s 2024 Musical Theatre Intensive and had the more(Tzeitel, Grandma Tzeitel) (she/her) is an Arab-American actress whose recent credits include Rock of Ages (Regina), We Will Rock You, and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou) at Clinton Area Showboat Theatre. She was the winner of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival’s 2024 Musical Theatre Intensive and had the honor of performing as a guest artist at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. last April. A recent graduate of Bowling Green State University’s Musical Theatre program with a minor in Dance, she is thrilled to be bringing Tzeitel to life and stepping into the Cleveland theatre scene. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @marianoelsings | marianoelsings.com.

Ethan Flanagan

(Avram) is a current sophomore music theatre major at Baldwin Wallace University and is excited to be making his Cleveland Playhouse debut. He most recently appeared in Beck Center for the Arts’ production of Waitress. Other regional credits include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Camelot, and more(Avram) is a current sophomore music theatre major at Baldwin Wallace University and is excited to be making his Cleveland Playhouse debut. He most recently appeared in Beck Center for the Arts’ production of Waitress. Other regional credits include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Camelot, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Additional credits: Jamie in The Last Five Years, Jesus Christ Superstar, Next to Normal, and Measure for Measure. Ethan would like to thank the cast and crew, as well as his friends and family for their endless support! Instagram: @eflan2

Amy Fritsche

(Fruma-Sarah, Chorus) previously appeared at Cleveland Play House in the world premiere of These Mortal Hosts and the reading of Little Row Boat or, Conjecture. She toured nationally with Annie and internationally in the world premiere of Best Intentions in London, England and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Regionally, she more(Fruma-Sarah, Chorus) previously appeared at Cleveland Play House in the world premiere of These Mortal Hosts and the reading of Little Row Boat or, Conjecture. She toured nationally with Annie and internationally in the world premiere of Best Intentions in London, England and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Regionally, she has performed with Phoenix Theater, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, CATCO Theatre, and Odyssey Theater in Los Angeles. Locally at Cleveland Public Theatre, Dobama Theatre, Porthouse Theatre, and Mamai Theatre. Favorite roles include, Arcadia (Hannah Jarvis), Superior Donuts(Officer Randy), As You Like It (Rosalind), A Little Night Music (Countess Charlotte), Annie (Grace Farrell), Chapter Two (Jenny) and Violet (Violet). She received the 2015 Cleveland Critics Circle Theater Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Violet. She is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Kent State University and is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA, AGVA, and AEA.

Sasha Geisser

(Chava, Fiddler) Sasha Geisser is a third-year musical theatre student at Baldwin Wallace University. Originally from Parkland, Florida, she is thrilled to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof! Recent credits include Female Ensemble Swing in Waitress, Vivienne in Legally Blonde, Patsy in Spamalot, Isabella in Measure for Measure, more(Chava, Fiddler) Sasha Geisser is a third-year musical theatre student at Baldwin Wallace University. Originally from Parkland, Florida, she is thrilled to be a part of Fiddler on the Roof! Recent credits include Female Ensemble Swing in Waitress, Vivienne in Legally Blonde, Patsy in Spamalot, Isabella in Measure for Measure, and Brenda Strong in Catch Me If You Can. Sasha is particularly grateful to be part of a show that resonates deeply with her as a Jewish individual. She would like to thank the cast, crew, and creative team for their tireless efforts in bringing this production to life, as well as her friends and family for their unwavering love and support. She hopes you enjoy the show! @sashageisser | www.sashageisser.com

Michael Glavan

(Fyedka, Chorus) A former member of the high school STARS program, Michael is thrilled to be making art on a CPH stage in PSQ. He is a proud ensemble member of Seat of a Pants, an ensemble-based and process-driven itinerant theatre company in NE Ohio (seatofthepants.org). NY Theatre: Three Sisters, more(Fyedka, Chorus) A former member of the high school STARS program, Michael is thrilled to be making art on a CPH stage in PSQ. He is a proud ensemble member of Seat of a Pants, an ensemble-based and process-driven itinerant theatre company in NE Ohio (seatofthepants.org). NY Theatre: Three Sisters, Red, Sex Tips…Gay Man, 1776, Camelot, American Hero, Ethel, Ultimate Man!, Addams Family, and a series regular with the Tank NYC’s Fast and Furious. Favorite regional credits include Beauty and the Beast (Beast) for which he received a BWW Regional Award and Yeston & Kopit’s Phantom (Phantom). Michael is grateful to have worked with many of the terrific theatres that compose NE Ohio’s rich artistic community: Seat of the Pants, Dobama, Cleveland Public Theatre, Blank Canvas, Rubber City, and Porthouse. TV: Shahs of Sunset, Watch What Happens Live w/ Andy Cohen, Power, Law & Order. Love and thanks to LG, FG, & JN.

Joanna Glushak

(Golde) is an award winning Actress recently seen as Mrs. Peacock in the National Tour of the play, Clue. Prior to that she starred as John Dickenson in the National Tour of 1776. Broadway Credits include: Sunday in the Park with George, Les Miserables, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and more(Golde) is an award winning Actress recently seen as Mrs. Peacock in the National Tour of the play, Clue. Prior to that she starred as John Dickenson in the National Tour of 1776. Broadway Credits include: Sunday in the Park with George, Les Miserables, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, War Paint, Hairspray, Urintown, Rags, Conversations with My Father, Welcome to the Club, After the Night and the Music, The Sweet Smell of Success, 1776. With New York City Opera she was seen as Petra in A Little Night Music and, Cleo in The Most Happy Fella. Beyond Broadway Joanna has played leading roles in National tours of Evita, Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, Finding Neverland, Xanadu, Fiddler on the Roof and more. Off Broadway Joanna has also performed leading roles at The Public Theater, Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons, etc.J oanna can also be seen on TV as Mrs. Otool in the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Younger, Black List, and Madame Secretary to name a few. She is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama.

Lester González

(Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) recently appeared as Pepe in Houston Grand Opera's production of West Side Story. Other musical theater credits include the 2nd National Tour of Anastasia and Opera San Luis Obispo’s Carousel. He has worked with acclaimed ballet companies including Ballet San Antonio, Dayton Ballet, and Ballet more(Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) recently appeared as Pepe in Houston Grand Opera's production of West Side Story. Other musical theater credits include the 2nd National Tour of Anastasia and Opera San Luis Obispo’s Carousel. He has worked with acclaimed ballet companies including Ballet San Antonio, Dayton Ballet, and Ballet Idaho. This will be his first time working with the Cleveland Play House.

Matt Koenig

(Constable, Label, Chorus) (he/him) This is Matt's first show at Cleveland Play House. He is the Head of BFA Acting at Baldwin-Wallace University. He has performed at Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Laguna Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, PCPA, La Mirada/McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Beck Center, and others. more(Constable, Label, Chorus) (he/him) This is Matt's first show at Cleveland Play House. He is the Head of BFA Acting at Baldwin-Wallace University. He has performed at Great Lakes Theater, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Laguna Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, PCPA, La Mirada/McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Beck Center, and others. MFA: UC. Irvine

David Lenahan

(Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) (he/him) is thrilled to be making his on stage debut at Cleveland Play House, after serving as an understudy in last year’s production of The Play that Goes Wrong. Based in Cleveland, he has performed at Cleveland Public Theatre (Experts in a Dying Field, DanceWorks), more(Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) (he/him) is thrilled to be making his on stage debut at Cleveland Play House, after serving as an understudy in last year’s production of The Play that Goes Wrong. Based in Cleveland, he has performed at Cleveland Public Theatre (Experts in a Dying Field, DanceWorks), Borderlight Fringe Festival (Luz del Abismo), Convergence-Continuum (Wonderland Wives, Tom and Bobby Love, and In the Closet), None Too Fragile (Boy), and Shakespeare at the Castle (Much Ado About Nothing—twice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Twelfth Night). In NYC, David has performed at The Lincoln Center’s NYPL stage (SONGBOOK: Songs of Braver and Dean), The Player’s Theatre (The Flying Dutchman Boards the Staten Island Ferry—Best Actor), and on a moving train aboard The Polar Express. David is a proud member of The Greenhouse. Film: Thundragon, The Repairman, A Walk Through Spoon River. IG: davidlenahan

Brendan Lowry

(Motel) is an actor and singer originally from the rugged (tamed & suburban) hills of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Recent credits include: Motel in the historically successful production of Fiddler on the Roof at Cleveland Playhouse, Valere in Tartuffe (Cleveland Playhouse), Borachio in Much Ado About Nothing (CWRU/CPH), Petya Trofimov in more(Motel) is an actor and singer originally from the rugged (tamed & suburban) hills of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Recent credits include: Motel in the historically successful production of Fiddler on the Roof at Cleveland Playhouse, Valere in Tartuffe (Cleveland Playhouse), Borachio in Much Ado About Nothing (CWRU/CPH), Petya Trofimov in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH), and Jamie in The Last Five Years (Soft Belly Theatre). When Brendan is not in a windowless rehearsal room he loves to explore whatever city he happens to be in. He loves to take copious pictures of pretty buildings and nature settings; often pointing out these mundane beauties to his friends several times a minute to their slight annoyance. He's also both an Andy Warhol enthusiast and serial Pittsburgh appreciator (pretty buildings!). Brendan received his BFA in Musical Theatre from Colorado Mesa University and his MFA in Acting from Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Playhouse. He plans to move to NYC this September and to begin forming a community of like-minded people and artists who strive for the authentic and the kind. He's also excited to look at the pretty buildings there. Check out Brendan's other works and interests: @bkylowry / bkylowry.com

Kyle MacDonald

Christina McSheffrey

(Bielke) is in her final year of the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA in Acting program. She is originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine and grew up in the Czech Republic and Croatia before moving to the U.S. at 10. She Got her BA in Theatre at Grand Canyon University more(Bielke) is in her final year of the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA in Acting program. She is originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine and grew up in the Czech Republic and Croatia before moving to the U.S. at 10. She Got her BA in Theatre at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where she also started working professionally. Some favorite acting credits include: Adriana in The Comedy of Errors, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Maria in Twelfth Night (Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival); Miranda in The Tempest (Southwest Shakespeare Company). She also trained at The Second City in Hollywood where she completed the first few levels of improv training. Some of her recent credits since moving to Cleveland include: Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing (CWRU/CPH), Woman in the Balcony in Our Town (Cleveland Playhouse), and Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof (Cleveland Playhouse). When she is not acting, she loves to go to dance classes and/or run and train for races. She hopes to eventually get into triathlons! Much love to her friends and family. Insta/Website: @chefboyartina, christinamcsheffrey.com

Calder Meis

(Mordcha) is an actor, singer, writer, trivia aficionado, and soon-to-be Master of Acting. In his time with the CWRU/CPH MFA program. he has appeared as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing, Yepikhodov in The Cherry Orchard, and John Dodge in Middletown. At CPH, he has joined the companies of Tartuffe more(Mordcha) is an actor, singer, writer, trivia aficionado, and soon-to-be Master of Acting. In his time with the CWRU/CPH MFA program. he has appeared as Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing, Yepikhodov in The Cherry Orchard, and John Dodge in Middletown. At CPH, he has joined the companies of Tartuffe (Cleante), Fiddler on the Roof (Mordcha), Our Town (dir. Tony-winner Mary Zimmerman) , and Pride & Prejudice. Calder is a proud Texan, and the beauty of Big Bend made him passionate about our national parks and spending time in the Great Outdoors. After graduation, Calder will move to the D.C. area, and marry his beautiful fiancée, Payton. Soli Deo gloria.

Marc Moritz

(Rabbi) originated the role of Talk Show Host in the 1981 Broadway production of Merrily We Roll Along, most recently appeared as Rabbi in Fiddler in LA at La Mirada Theater (Jason Alexander/Tevye) , and will be appearing as Rabbi in Porthouse Theater’s upcoming summer production of Fiddler (do we more(Rabbi) originated the role of Talk Show Host in the 1981 Broadway production of Merrily We Roll Along, most recently appeared as Rabbi in Fiddler in LA at La Mirada Theater (Jason Alexander/Tevye) , and will be appearing as Rabbi in Porthouse Theater’s upcoming summer production of Fiddler (do we sense a pattern here?). He’s thrilled to return to CPH, having appeared as Redlich - Bell, Book, and Candle (2013) and Sheftel - Yentl (2014). Other roles include Otto Frank (Diary of Anne Frank), Emperor Joseph (Amadeus), Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Claudius (Hamlet), Malvolio (Twelfth Night), Turpin (Sweeney Todd). Theaters include Goodman Theatre, GLTF, Idaho Shakespeare, Long Wharf, Human Race, Pittsburgh Public, Pittsburgh Playhouse, Dobama, and Karamu. Marc was in the Returning Professional Program at Kent State University (MFA). He has two beautiful children - Sarah and Joseph. This one’s for Leon and Eleanor. No doubt kvelling.

Bebe Moss

(Hodel) is originally from Dallas, Texas and currently finishing her junior year as a Music Theatre major at Baldwin Wallace University. Recent credits: [Beck Center For The Arts] Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) and Regional Premiere of Ride the Cyclone (Jane Doe U/S), [The Weathervane Theater] The more(Hodel) is originally from Dallas, Texas and currently finishing her junior year as a Music Theatre major at Baldwin Wallace University. Recent credits: [Beck Center For The Arts] Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator) and Regional Premiere of Ride the Cyclone (Jane Doe U/S), [The Weathervane Theater] The Wedding Singer (Julia Sullivan), World Premiere of The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby and Shire (Woman 2), Global Regional Premiere Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Bex), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Betty). Recent classical and musical theatre voice competitions: Carnegie Hall's Golden Voices of America (3x National Winner), NATS Classical Voice (1st Place), and YoungArts Classical Voice (National Winner). She’d like to thank her Mom, Dad, brother, grandparents, and all her other incredible friends and family who never stop supporting and loving her- she would not be who or where she is today without them. Website: www.bebe-moss.com | Socials: @bebe.moss

Meredith Nelson

(Understudy Tzeitel, Grandma Tzeitel, and Yente) is an actor, director, and educator originally from Denver, Colorado. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Evansville and is thrilled to be pursuing her master's with CWRU/Cleveland Play House. Some favorite roles she's played include Mrs. Soames in Our Town, Belinda more(Understudy Tzeitel, Grandma Tzeitel, and Yente) is an actor, director, and educator originally from Denver, Colorado. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Evansville and is thrilled to be pursuing her master's with CWRU/Cleveland Play House. Some favorite roles she's played include Mrs. Soames in Our Town, Belinda in Season's Greetings, Dunyasha in The Cherry Orchard, and the Librarian in Middletown. She is also the co-founder and artistic director of Soft Belly Theatre: a local Cleveland theatre company dedicated to producing accessible, courageous art with an open mind and a soft belly. You can find more information about her work at meredithgnelson.com.

Adam Ortega

(Understudy Tevye and Rabbi) is a Cuban American actor and grad student at the Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program.Originally from South Florida, Adam graduated from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) with his BFA in Acting. While living previously in New York City, he performed in the more(Understudy Tevye and Rabbi) is a Cuban American actor and grad student at the Case Western Reserve/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program.Originally from South Florida, Adam graduated from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) with his BFA in Acting. While living previously in New York City, he performed in the Off-Broadway show Drunk Shakespeare. He’s also performed regionally with Cleveland Play House and Great River Shakespeare Festival. Other favorite roles include Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing (CWRU/CPH), Howie in Our Town (CPH), Gayev in The Cherry Orchard (CWRU/CPH), Don Armado in Love's Labour's Lost (Great River Shakespeare Festival). When he graduates, Adam plans to move back to New York City. When not performing, Adam is usually playing Dungeons & Dragons, re-watching The Sopranos, and slowly but surely learning to play the harmonica.

Avery Lamar Pope

(Perchik/Nahum) is a storyteller, arts educator, and self-published author from Cleveland, OH. Avery tells stories through theater, literature, and music. Acting credits: Cleveland Play House, Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theatre, Karamu House, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Cain Park, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Playwriting credits: more(Perchik/Nahum) is a storyteller, arts educator, and self-published author from Cleveland, OH. Avery tells stories through theater, literature, and music. Acting credits: Cleveland Play House, Playhouse Square, Great Lakes Theatre, Karamu House, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre, Cain Park, Idaho Shakespeare Festival, and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Playwriting credits: Horizon Theatre Company, Dobama Theatre, and First Look Buffalo Theatre Company. Directing credits: Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Cleveland Public Theatre (asst.). A respected poet, selected commissions include NAREB’s 75th Annual Convention, the Ohio Crisis TextLine Campaign, and WKYC’s Breaking Barriers Program. He is also a founding member of The Sparrow’s Fortune Spoken Word Collective. Awards/Recognitions: 2024 Karamu House Room in the House Performing Arts Fellow, 2024 Cleveland Arts Prize Verge Fellowship Finalist, and 2022 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellowship Finalist. Avery graduated Cum Laude with a BFA in Performance from Ohio University. God is Good. Jesus is Lord.

Geoffrey Short

(Lazar Wolf) is thrilled to be returning to CPH in Our Town after appearing as Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof and understudying the role of Pap/Rev in Fat Ham last season. Other recent appearances include Sister Act (Curtis) LCMT, Amerikin (Gerald) Seat of the Pants Productions, The 25th more(Lazar Wolf) is thrilled to be returning to CPH in Our Town after appearing as Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof and understudying the role of Pap/Rev in Fat Ham last season. Other recent appearances include Sister Act (Curtis) LCMT, Amerikin (Gerald) Seat of the Pants Productions, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney) Cain Park, Brooklyn (Streetsinger) Near West Theatre, Once on This Island (Ton Ton) Slow Burn Theatre Co., Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas) Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, and Driving Miss Daisy (Hoke) Chicken Coop Theatre. Recent directing credits: The Spitfire Grill, Evita, Something Rotten, Wedding Singer, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, In the Heights. Geoff thanks Cindy for her love and support, all of his family and everyone at CPH for this opportunity. www.GeoffreyBShort.com

Addie Wisniewski

(Shprintze) (she/her) is thrilled to make her CPH debut! A Cleveland-based actor and voice actor, Addie has deep roots in the community theater scene and is a passionate advocate for making the arts more accessible! She is a graduate of the University of Mount Union, where she earned her BA more(Shprintze) (she/her) is thrilled to make her CPH debut! A Cleveland-based actor and voice actor, Addie has deep roots in the community theater scene and is a passionate advocate for making the arts more accessible! She is a graduate of the University of Mount Union, where she earned her BA in Theatre Performance. Addie served as executive producer, co-writer, and actor for her short film Class Act, created for the 11th Annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge (now available on YouTube). She is honored to be an Ohio Valley Regional EMMY nominee for her voiceover work. Represented by DDO Artist Agency, Addie is deeply grateful for the unwavering support of her Chicago, New York, and LA teams. She would also like to express her heartfelt thanks to her incredible friends and family for their constant encouragement as she pursues her dreams. Follow her adventure on Instagram: @_addie_jo

Kristine Zbornik

(Yente) Originally from Cleveland area, moved to NYC in 1977 to pursue work in the entertainment world. Excited to be back living in Cleveland and working locally for the first time. Credits include: Broadway: A Catered Affair. National Tours: Wicked -Madame Morrible; 9 to 5 – Roz; Mamma Mia more(Yente) Originally from Cleveland area, moved to NYC in 1977 to pursue work in the entertainment world. Excited to be back living in Cleveland and working locally for the first time. Credits include: Broadway: A Catered Affair. National Tours: Wicked -Madame Morrible; 9 to 5 – Roz; Mamma Mia – Rosie. Las Vegas,Off-Broadway, and Regional: Into the Woods – Jack’s Mother; Shakespeare In the Park/Delecourt Theater/NYC; Public Theater - Road Show (cast album); many renditions of Forbidden Broadway (two cast albums); Schlemiel the First – Yenta Pesha; Old Jews Telling Jokes; Goodspeed Opera House: Bye, Bye Birdie - Mae Peterson, Damn Yankees – Sister, Man of La Mancha –Housekeeper; OKLAHOMA! - Aunt Eller; Bershire Theater Festival. Most recent television include: Mrs. Maisel, The Other Two, and Tales of the City. A teacher, private coach and RYT teacher of Yoga and meditation. Created many award winning cabaret/one-woman shows in all major and minor venues throughout the universe. More Information at KristineZbornik.com

James Monroe Števko

(Mendel, Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) is a NY-based dancer, actor and choreographer. He is currently a dancer at the Metropolitan Opera and a stager of the original Jerome Robbins’ choreography to Fiddler on the Roof. He originated the role of Mendl in the acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof more(Mendel, Bottle Dancer, Russian Dancer, Chorus) is a NY-based dancer, actor and choreographer. He is currently a dancer at the Metropolitan Opera and a stager of the original Jerome Robbins’ choreography to Fiddler on the Roof. He originated the role of Mendl in the acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish. Originally a trumpet player with his sights set on music, he began dancing in college at the age of 18. He has also danced with: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Milwaukee Ballet, The MUNY and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. His features include: NY1, DanceInforma, DanceTeacher Magazine, Yiddish Book Center and Denník N, where he was profiled for studying the Slovak language on scholarship from the Department of Slavic Languages at the University of Pittsburgh. jmstevko.com @jmstevk