Dear Evan Hansen (Evan Hansen)

Dogfight (Eddie Birdlace)

Originally from Fairbanks, Alaska— Alex moved to Rochester at the end of 2020 during the pandemic. Storytelling is something Alex has been doing since he was a child. The stories he’d tell to get out of trouble quickly turned into a beautiful career on stage. After completing his undergrad from the University of Alaska in Music Education and Performing Arts; Alex went on to teach music all over the world with a non- profit organization, The Young Americans; with stints in Japan, the UK and Ireland, mainland Europe, Canada, and the US. Alex is grateful to be part of Theatre444’s 10th season and extends his heartwarming thanks to all who made this show possible. ​​Alex dedicates his performance to his father, a Captain and Airborne Ranger who served during the Vietnam War.

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Dogfight (Rose Fenny)

Danie is overjoyed to be performing her dream role in Theatre444's Dogfight! This is Danie's first production with Theatre444. Danie is originally from Oswego County and has been performing for just over a decade. She has a Bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from Le Moyne College and has also studied performance in Los Angeles and Dublin, Ireland. Previous roles include Chris Hargensen in Carrie: The Musical, Casey in First Date, Doralee Rhodes in 9 to 5, Eponine in Les Misérables, and more. Danie would like to thank Pam & Meredith for giving her this incredible opportunity! To the beautiful audience - enjoy the show! 

Dear Evan Hansen (Connor Murphy)

Amelie (Nino)

Dogfight (Private Boland)

You may remember Damon as Edward Bloom in our recent production of Big Fish, Connor Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen, Thomas Weaver in The Story of My Life, Austyn in In Pieces, The Beadle in Sweeney Todd, Jarvis in Daddy Longlegs, Sister Mary Amnesia in Nunsense along with several other Theatre 444 productions like Pippin and Next to Normal. He has his bachelor's in Broadcasting and Mass Communication at SUNY Oswego. He would like to thank Pamela Rapoza for the amazing opportunity, knowledge, and experience.​

Dogfight (Private Bernstein)

"Dylan feels incredibly lucky to be able to join Theater444 in this production of Dogfight! Even before his first audition at 10 years old, Dylan fell in love with theater. He spent years studying his favorite actors, practicing difficult songs on repeat, mostly in his car. He's been very privileged to have worked on many projects since, being able to take on monsters as Percy Jackson in the Lightning Thief, help the prince find his true love as Lord Pinkleton in Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and read a clock as Juror #2 in 12 Angry Jurors. Dogfight is a show he can't believe he's gonna get to add to that list! Dylan is so grateful to Pam and Meredith for entrusting him with this incredible part! He'd also like to thank his family and friends for always believing in him and being there to support him!"

Dogfight (Marcy/Peggy)

This is Julia's first time working with Theater444 and she cannot be more excited about it! She's been a supporter whos been to every show in the past 2 years. Julia had previously worked with the same community theater/ group since she was in second grade. She has done over 10 shows in total. She loves to dance and sing and just being a part of something so special. " I would love to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my theater journey, and a special thanks to Pam for letting me be a part of her awesome group!" 

Dogfight (Private Fector)

Camren is excited to be a part of Dogfight and hopes you enjoy the show. Camren is a Junior Musical Theatre BFA student at SUNY Fredonia. You may have seen him at the Geneva Theatre Guild playing Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors last summer. He would like to thank his moms for supporting him on his journey with the arts.

Dear Evan Hansen ( Jared Kleinman)

Dogfight (Private Gibbs)

Lincoln is excited to be returning to Theatre444 after playing Amos Calloway in Big Fish and Jared Kleinman in Dear Evan Hansen. He has also performed as Frank in Witch (HWS Theatre) and Eli Whitney in Anything Goes (Geneva High School). He is in his second year at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. 

Dogfight (Private Stevens)

Ronnie calls the Fingerlakes region his home. Previously seen in Theatre 444’s production of Rent (Roger) and Sweeney Todd. When given the opportunity long ago, he transformed through his experiences of loving Theatre. He wants to thank everyone for being here with us.

Dogfight (Ruth/Chippy)

Richelle couldn’t be happier to be ON the stage instead of behind it for Theatre444’s production of Dogfight! Richelle has most recently been seen stage managing Theatre444’s production of Amélie and running the box office for Dear Evan Hansen. She is thrilled to be back onstage after a 10 year hiatus and couldn’t be happier to be doing it with this amazing cast, crew, and band. Richelle spends her days working in the mental health field and when not onstage or behind it, she loves spending time with her friends and family that she would like to thank for always supporting her in whatever she does and encouraging her to audition. Richelle wants to give special thanks to Pam and Meredith for helping her feel “found”. She hopes the patrons enjoy the show and that maybe, just maybe, they will feel “found” too. 

Dogfight (Lounge Singer/Sergeant)

Jack is so excited to be working on Dogfight for his first production with Theatre 444. After a long hiatus he made his debut back onstage this past February in HAIR at Baldwinsville theatre guild as Woof and you can catch him there again in October for Ragtime! Offstage you will find him working on the production side of theater in the Syracuse area. He has spent a number of years working on the production side as a set designer/builder and is so excited to be branching out and finding a new company to work with. He would like to thank the team here for this opportunity in this incredible production!

Dogfight (Librarian/Gibbs'Date)

Jenna is ecstatic to be making her Theatre444 debut in Dogfight! This is a dream show for her, and she is excited to be a part of this production! Recent favorite credits include Nancy in Oliver!, Dragon in Shrek, and Ensemble in Phantom of the Opera. She will also be co-directing
& choreographing Lion King Jr. this summer. When not on stage, she can be found working as an elementary teacher's assistant, volunteering with SCP and HOBY NY-Central, and supporting
her friends in their own theatrical and musical endeavors.

Amelie ( Amelie)

Dogfight (Suzette)

Marley has been a passionate actor, vocalist, writer, psychic, and jester, since they were a wee lad. You may remember them as Amélie Poulain from Theatre 444’s Amélie. Other notable performances include SCP’s Little Women as Jo March, The Prom as Emma Nolan, each annual Candlelight Cabaret, Theatre 444’s The Vagina Monologues, In Pieces, and Big Fish as Jenny Hill. They enjoy writing original psychedelic pop, and performing jazzy covers with pianist Annie Bachman. They would like to thank Deb Bly for all her support and inspiration since day 1 (literally). 

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Dear Evan Hansen (Zoe Murphy)

Kaylie Kemler (formerly known as Kaylie Barbosa) is thrilled to appear as Zoey Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen, marking her third production with Theatre 444. Previous roles include Alice in Alice by Heart and Mimi Marquez in Rent. She is currently in her second year pursuing a Master of Music in Music Education and Vocal Performance at the Eastman School of Music, where she recently presented her master’s recital and sings with the Eastman Chorale. Kaylie also maintains a private voice studio and teaches through the Eastman Community Music School. She holds a Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from SUNY Geneseo and was awarded First Place in the 2024 Central New York NATS Lower Advanced category. She thanks her husband, parents, and siblings for their continued support of her lifelong love of music!​

Dogfight (Mama)

Originally from the Midwest, Deb has
worked both as an actor and a director. Theater credits in the Midwest have included Eve in The Apple Tree, Fastrada in Pippin, Charity Valentine in Sweet Charity, and Marge MacDougall in Promises, Promises. Since moving to Seneca Falls, Deb has appeared as Helen Denny in Dead Metaphor, Mrs. Sourberry in Oliver, and Annie Wilkes in Misery, for which she won a TANYS Outstanding Award. Deb’s directing credits include  Deathtrap, Willy Wonka, The Addams Family, Little Women, and The Prom. Deb is the owner and artistic director of Candlelight Cabaret.

Dear Evan Hansen (Larry Murphy)

Amelie (Raphael/Bretodeau)

Pat has appeared in more than 100 theater productions over the past 35 years, despite the protests of directors and audiences across the region. Pat lives in Clifton Springs with his current wife, a rotating cast of children and pets, and the looming specter of his own mortality.  

Dear Evan Hansen (Alana Beck)

Amelie (Georgette)

Natalie is very excited to be performing with Theater444 again after being part of the cast of Big Fish last summer. Some other notable performances include The Spongebob Musical (Spongebob, Canandaigua Academy Players), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy Van Pelt, Finger Lakes Theater), and Continuity Error (Xana, Ghost Mark Studios).  Remember, you are not alone. 

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Dear Evan Hansen (Heidi Hansen)

Jennifer Walczak is happily returning to the Theatre444 stage after appearing last in Sweeney Todd, How I Learned to Drive and RENT.  Other favorite roles include the title role of Sylvia (Geneva Theatre Guild),  Cathy in Last Five Years (Theatre444), and The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (GTG) . Jennifer is a vocalist/performer for Nik Entertainment, as well as a cantor at St. Mary's church in Waterloo.  She sends her deepest gratitude to the cast and crew for their trust and love, as well as to her family for their endless support behind the scenes.  Special thanks to Jen's guiding light, her son, Giovanni.​​​​​​

Dear Evan Hansen (Cynthia Murphy)

Amelie (Gina)

Shannon is thrilled to be back on stage with Theatre444…and this time with her daughter too! You may have previously seen her as Cynthia Murphy in “Dear Evan Hansen” and The Beggar Woman in “Sweeney Todd.” When she is not on the stage, she is both teacher and pro bono uber driver to her three amazing kids. She would like to give a huge thank you to her incredible family/village….there is no way all this would happen without you. Enjoy the magic! 

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Amelie ( Collignon/Dufayel)

Pete is delighted to appear in his fourth production with Theatre 444. Previous roles include Grandpa Hoover in "Little Miss Sunshine", Mother Superior in "Nunsense- A-Men", and Doctor Bennett in "Big Fish". A forty-plus year veteran of area theatre, Pete will be making his third consecutive visit to the 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe Festival this September as Robert Frost in a show he created entitled "In His Own Words: An Evening With Robert Frost".

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Amelie ( Suzzane)

Allauna  is a dynamic performer and creative based in Geneva New York. With a passion for storytelling both on and off the stage, she brings authenticity, warmth, and a strong sense of presence to every role she takes on. Allauna has been involved in community-centered arts and performance initiatives, using theatre as a tool for connection and expression. When she’s not performing, she is dedicated to bridging cultures and generations through fostering inclusive creative spaces in our community.

Amelie (Amandine)

Lauren is excited to be a part of her first production with Theatre444. Lauren has BA in Music and a minor in Dance from Nazareth University. She is currently working towards getting a certification in music therapy. She was seen recently in Roberts Community Theatre’s Hunchback of Notre Dame (Congergation), Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Gad’s Wife), The Little Mermaid (Maid, Seagull, Ensemble), and Shrek the Musical (Fairy Godmother). Some of her favorite credits include the opera, Dido and Aeneas (Spirit) and Into the Woods (Cinderella). On the side, she sings with Vox Lusciniae, is an avid concert goer, and a photographer. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.

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Amelie (Hipolito/Fluffy)

Erich is thrilled to be joining Theatre444 for their 10th season and his 3rd season with the company. You may have seen him recently as Don Price in last season's production of Big Fish or those looking closely may have spotted him during Dear Evan Hansen, running projections. This season has brought new challenges, working with technical operation programming and learning how to deliver a convincing French accent. Erich holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Toxicology, and is currently preparing to defend his thesis for a Master’s of Public Health.

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Amelie (Joseph/Elton John)

Jesse is thrilled to be making his debut with Theatre444. A singer, actor, musician, and director with over two decades of performance experience, he was most recently seen directing Death of a Salesman with Geneva Theatre Guild. His most notable theatrical credits include Jean Valjean in Les Misérables (MWCSD), Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical (GTG), and Audrey II (Voice) in Little Shop of Horrors (GTG). He lives in Waterloo with his fiancée, Erika, and their pets, and remains deeply committed to telling bold, character-driven stories onstage.

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Amelie (Lucien/Blind Beggar)

Asa is a 10th grader at Mynderse Academy, and this is the first semi-professional production he has been a part of. This is his first show with Theater 444. His favorite past roles include the Baker in Into The Woods Jr. And Fakir in The Secret Garden. Asa would like to thank his chorus teacher, Mrs. Luisi-Ellis, and his brother Noah for inspiring him to do theater in the first place.

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Amelie (Philomene/Sylvie)

This is Rebecca’s first time joining Theater444, and is thrilled to help tell such a beautiful and funny story. When she is not on the stage, she can be found spending time with her horses or her dog. She is grateful to be included in the talented cast of Amelie. 

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Amelie (Young Amelie)

Annabelle is excited to be making her Theatre444 debut! She is a homeschooled 4th grader who has spent more of her life on the stage than off, with a passion for musical theatre and dance. Most recent credits include Annie (Annie kids) and Young Simba (Lion King kids) with OFC. She can also be found at Symphony Dance, learning every style that Miss Katrina will let her. Annabelle wants to remind you…"don’t be afraid to show your quirkiness!”