Pocatello

by Samuel D. Hunter
directed by David Vegh

Welcome to the best Italian restaurant in Pocatello, Idaho—where the coffee is hot, the customers have their quirks…and personal drama is on the menu.

In this heartfelt comedy, a struggling restaurant becomes the gathering place for an unforgettable cast of regulars and coworkers, all trying to figure out what comes next as the world around them is transformed by the endless artificiality of strip malls and chain restaurants.

Brought to life by the Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program class, this vibrant ensemble piece will showcase for some of the region's most exciting emerging artists. Warm, hilarious, and deeply human, Pocatello is a funny and moving reminder that even when life doesn't go according to plan, we're all in it together.

Artists

Julia Laurenne Chambers

(Doris) is an actor, singer, and writer originally from British Columbia, Canada. She holds a BFA in Theatre and a double major in Journalism from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Her work spans stage to screen to page, with performances across Canada and New York City, appearances in festival-selected more

Alexandre de Foy

(Max) is a Belgian American actor from St. Louis, Alex earned his BA in Economics from Loyola University Chicago before pursuing his MFA in Acting in the CWRU/CPH program. He was most recently seen in Tartuffe and Epiphany at the Cleveland Play House. His credits at Loyola include Mr. Darcy more

Brett DiCello

(Cole) Previous credits include The Addams Family (Gomez Addams), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Doug Panch), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom), and Urinetown (Lockstock). Brett was a member of IMPROVment: Case Western’s Premiere Improv Comedy Troupe. He spent a semester studying abroad at the Royal Academy of Dramatic more

Jonathan Koppelman

(Eddie) is the youngest of four and a native of Edenton, North Carolina. He is a graduate of Flagler College, where he appeared in six mainstage productions over three years, playing roles such as Professor Bhaer in Little Women and Lloyd in Noises Off. He is currently pursuing his MFA more

Tim Magee, Jr.

(Troy) is a second-year MFA acting candidate at Cleveland Play House. He holds an undergraduate degree from Jackson State University. He was most recently seen as Ames in Epiphany by Brian Watkins. Other credits include Fences, Sunset Baby, and Blues for an Alabama Sky. Magee is from Jackson, Mississippi, and more

Sabrina Maristela

(Kelly) Selected credits include a staged reading of Sister Chemistry (Manya) at Cleveland Playhouse’s New Ground Theatre Festival, As You Like It (Rosalind) at Ohio Shakespeare Festival, A Chorus Line (Connie) at Beck Center, and Women of Lockerbie (Hattie) with Seat of the Pants. Love to mom, dad, and the more

Ryan Marroquin

(Nick) is excited to begin his second year in the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program. Originally from Tulare, California, he earned his BFA in Devised Performance/Physical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton, where his credits include Cooper in Really Really and Lenny in Marisol. During his first year in the program, more

Jade Moujaes

(Tammy) grew up in San Diego, California. She completed her BA in Media Studies with a minor in Theatre and Performance at UC, Berkeley. Since 2020, she’s been based in Los Angeles working in immersive theater, film, commercials, and vertical dramas. Several of her works have been shown at film more

Tabitha Raithel

(Isabelle) is so blessed to return to her alma mater as a member of the CWRU/CPH MFA class of 2028. While attending CWRU, she had the opportunity to perform in department shows such as The Moors (Agatha) and Cabaret (Kost/Fritzie). Regionally, she has been seen as Emmy in A Doll’s more

Brynna Waters

(Becky) is a graduate of the University of Evansville with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Notable credits include RENT (Joanne), Clyde's (Clyde), and John Proctor Is the Villain (Nell) at the University of Evansville, as well as Epiphany (Sam) at the Cleveland Play House. During the summers, Brynna works with more

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