Sierra Repertory Theatre - Professional Theatre in California's Mother Lode

The Cast

ANASTACIA MUNOZ (Baby Louise) Anastacia is excited to return to SRT after playing an orphan in last summer's production of Annie. Performing since age nine, Yaya is currently fourteen years old and in the eighth grade in Newman. She recently played Mayzie La Bird in NCLUSD's production of Seussical. Other credits include Small Alice in Alice in Wonderland, Jr. and Patrice in 13 The Musical. Yaya is grateful for the love and support from her family and friends.

CALEB BRITT (Newsboy) Caleb is ecstatic to perform in his first SRT production. He is currently 11 years old and in 6th grade at Soulsbyville School. He was last seen as Friedrich Von Trapp in the Connections Academy of Visual & Performing Arts School's production The Sound of Music. He is looking forward to auditioning for Connections Academy for his 7th grade year. In his spare time, Caleb loves singing, playing video games, basketball, cooking and reading the Bible. John 3:16

DOMINIC MORENO (Newsboy) Dominic is very excited to be making his SRT debut. He is a fifth grader at Pinecrest School. He has been involved with Meyer Hideout ACT for the past two years. He would like to thank his parents and family for all of their support.

GAVIN WILLIAMS (Newsboy) Gavin is thrilled to return to SRT. He recently performed at Stage 3 in The Grapes of Wrath. He also appeared in SRT's South Pacific as Jerome and The King and I as one of the Siamese princes. Along with acting, Gavin enjoys playing soccer, riding bikes, reading, and writing. Gavin would like to thank his family, teachers, and friends for their love and support. He would also like to thank Scott Viets for providing this amazing opportunity.

HEATHER ORTH (Rose) Orth is delighted to return to SRT after having played Rose in Gypsy earlier this year. Other favorite roles include The Baker's Wife in Into The Woods and Rona in Spelling Bee (NDNU OnStage). She currently studies vocal performance at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, under the supervision of department head Debra Lambert. Love as always to Mom, Til, Nia-face, and Dabney Coleman.

ISRAEL CORTEZ (L.A./Georgie) Israel is excited to join SRT! Recent work includes, LA Ovation award winner for Best Musical, Jerry Springer the Opera, Funny Girl, The Who's Tommy, The King and I, Evita, and many more musicals. Israel also produces Izzy McGizzy Wildin' Out Productions where he displays a wide variety of artistic material. Israel wants to thank his family and friends for their support, SRT for the opportunity to work in beautiful Sonora and Charlene Durrence for providing housing and great hospitality.

JAKE DeLANEY (Tulsa) Jake has performed in national tours: 'S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical (Gene) and Fiddler on the Roof (Nachum, u/s Perchik). Regional theatres: Carousel (Billy Bigelow), Oklahoma! (Curly), All Shook Up (Chad), Meet Me in St. Louis (John Truitt), Little Women (Laurie) and A Chorus Line (Al and Greg). He earned a BFA in Music Theatre from The Hartt School. Thanks and love to Matt and everyone else who gets him through the day.

JASON OLES (Herbie) Jason is grateful for the opportunity to work at SRT. He is a recent graduate of Cal State Fullerton where he received a BFA in Acting. Previous roles include: Bat Boy in Dr. Parker, Mitch in Streetcar Named Desire, Mr. Webb in Our Town, the title role in Tommy, and Danny in Grease. He would like to thank his family and fiancée Bethany for their love and support.

JIM SHINE (Uncle Jocko/Pop/Weber/Goldstone/Cigar) Jim is thrilled to be making his SRT debut! Recent credits include Pickering in My Fair Lady and Flaircrow in The Werewolf of Dr. Oz. Other credits include: Roger in The Producers, Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, Toddy in Victor/Victoria, and Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest. Jim hails from Los Angeles and holds a BFA in musical theatre from California State University, Fullerton. He's delighted you're here!

KATIE HARVEY (Baby June) Katie is a 7th grader at Connections Academy. She enjoys singing, dancing, and acting. She most recently had the pleasure of being cast as Marta in the Summerville production of The Sound of Music.

KAYLA HART (Agnes) Kayla is thrilled to be making her SRT debut, cast in this production, and grateful to be working with such a talented director and company! She recently moved to LA after receiving her bachelor's degree in drama from UC Irvine. Kayla has been appearing in shows since the age of five, most recently in New York's off-Broadway production of Siskiyou! A few of her memorable theatre credits include: Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Roxie Hart in Chicago, and Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls.

KAYLIE OLSON (Miss Electra) Olson is very excited to be back on the stage at Sierra Rep. Her most recent roles at SRT include Electra in Gypsy and Star-to-be in Annie. From Philadelphia, Kaylie is a graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, having majored in Music Performance and Advertising. At Kutztown, she was seen as Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors. Kaylie would like to thank her family and friends for their continual love and support from coast to coast!

KRISTA MENSONIDES (Marjorie Mae) Krista is thrilled to make her SRT debut! A Modesto native, she has been performing across the Central Valley since the age of 7. Regional credits include Into The Woods (The Witch), Suessical the Musical (Cat in the Hat), Pride & Prejudice (Elizabeth), Much Ado About Nothing (Hero) and The King & I (Tuptim). National credits include: Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl) and Pump Boys & Dinettes (Prudie). All glory to God, and love to her amazing family and fiancé Adam.

LIA METZ (Tessie Tura) Lia is delighted to return to the SRT family. Lia is an award-winning, critically acclaimed actor, choreographer, director, dance instructor and stage manager. Recent SRT credits include Choreographer/Actor for White Christmas, The King & I, and Fiddler on the Roof. Other theatres include Berkeley Rep, San Diego Civic Light Opera, SF Sketchfest and others. Lia is a former Board Member at Scripps Ranch Theatre and an alumnus of the Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts (PCPA). www.lia-metz.com

LUCAS COLEMAN (Yonkers) Lucas is excited to be make his début at Sierra Rep. He trained at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in Hollywood. Previous credits include Finch in How To Succeed In Business, Rooster in Annie, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, Barber in Man Of La Mancha. Lucas also wrote four musicals that have gone on to full productions including Rasputin The Musical, which had its world premiere at the San Diego Lyceum Theater in 2010. In May, Lucas will perform in Man Of La Mancha at the Cygnet Theater.

MADILYN WOLD (Deloras) Madilyn first appeared on the SRT stage at age 10 as Tessie in Annie (2005). A senior at Connections Performing Arts Academy, she is thrilled to return to SRT for her 5th production. Other favorite roles include Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Amaryllis in The Music Man, Mickey/Celeste in SBC's Greetings, and most recently, as Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Big thanks to Scott for another great experience. Xoxo to Zac for his constant love and support! Psalm 28:7

MELODY BRITT (Edna) Melody is happy to return to SRT, having appeared in 2011's Annie as Duffy the orphan. Previous shows include Lily St. Regis in Annie Jr., and Elsa in The Sound of Music, both performed at Summerville High School Connections Academy. She is blessed to have such a supportive family and this great opportunity. Colossians 3:23

MICHELLE FOLETTA (Dainty June) Michelle is ecstatic to be returning to Sierra Rep, where she was last seen as Lily St. Regis in Annie, and as Young Tammy in SRT's Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story. Credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, Peter Pan, and Gypsy. When not on stage, she can be found performing with Bay Area cover band The Peelers! (www.thepeelersband.com). Look for Michelle in the upcoming SRT production of There Goes the Bride! Enjoy the Show!

RORI NOGEE (Mazeppa) Rori loves bumpin' it out West! Broadway credit: Joseph . . . Dreamcoat. Off-Broadway: Pinkalicious, Berenstain Bears, Live, Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad. National tours: Rockband, Live! (Drummer), Wizard of Oz (Dorothy). Regional: Maureen in Rent, Watho in Day Boy/Night Girl (nomination for Spirit Award for Outstanding Actress), and Days of '98 Show in Alaska. Other Credits: The Johnny at NYC Fringe Festival, Rocky Horror Show (Magenta), Darien Lake Theme Park, America's Got Talent. Rori is also a singer/songwriter and playwright. Love to sis for the trumpet lessons, and Daph! www.rorinogee.net

RYAN HABERFELD (Angie) Ryan is very honored to be making his SRT debut in Gypsy. As a performer, Ryan has done all kinds of productions, from large chorus shows (Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, Into the Woods), to small, more character-based performances (Marley's Ghost, The Suicide, Cabaret). In a previous production of Gypsy, he played the part of Tulsa. He would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and SRT and the cast for such an amazing opportunity. Enjoy the show!

SABRINA JENSEN (Balloon Girl) Sabrina is thrilled to be in her first production at SRT. She is 10 years old, a fifth grader at Sonora Elementary. Sabrina has been in a variety of performances singing with Meyer Hideout, as well as a mouse in Connections Academy of Visual and Performing Arts School's production of Cinderella Jr. She enjoys voice and piano lessons with Joy Willow. In her free time Sabrina likes to sing, act, paint and read. She is grateful to her family and friends for their support.

SAMANTHA BRUCE (Louise) Samantha graduated in December with her BFA in Musical Theater from Notre Dame de Namur University and is thrilled to return to SRT where she was last seen as Judith in Boeing Boeing and Yvonne in The Ladies Man. This is her third time playing Louise, having previously played the role with Broadway by the Bay and Symphony Silicon Valley (opposite Christine Andreas as Mama Rose). Other favorites include: Joan in Strike Up the Band, Katherine in Taming of the Shrew, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Roxie in Chicago.