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MAMIE PARRIS (Millie Dillmount)
Mamie was most recently seen on Broadway in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – winner of 5 Tony Awards. Previously, she appeared in Roundabout’s acclaimed Broadway revival of 110 IN THE SHADE and garnered raves for her madcap portrayals of 16 different characters in Off-Broadway’s BUSH WARS! Mamie has sung with The Radio City Rockettes, toured with country music icon Kenny Rogers, and participated in over a dozen readings with writers from the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. Favorite regional roles include Grizabella in CATS, Rizzo in GREASE, and Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Mamie is thrilled to be a part of this STAGES season, especially in such a fun and exciting show! Thanks to the entire creative team, Ari and TalentHouse NYC, my family, and my Johnathan. A graduate of AMDA and The Paseo Academy of the Arts in Kansas City, MO, Mamie is a proud AEA member.
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BEN NORDSTROM (Jimmy Smith)
Ben happily returns to STAGES for his 5th season where representative roles include Ren in FOOTLOOSE (2005 Kevin Kline Award), Arpad in SHE LOVES ME, and Lon in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Other favorites include INTO THE WOODS (Lyceum Theatre), URINETOWN – THE MUSICAL (St. Louis Rep; KKA nom.), and AMADEUS (Great Lakes Theater Festival). Ben has appeared Off-Broadway and regionally at the Alley Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse, and Riverside Theatre. Locally, Ben has worked with The Rep, Echo Theatre Company, HotCity Theatre, Sheldon Concert Hall, New Jewish Theatre, and in over 20 shows at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre. This year Ben directed the inaugural season of TeamStages. He has also directed STAGES’ production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (2006 KKA – Outstanding Production for Young Audiences), which he again directed this season at Saint Louis University. He is blessed with his
beautiful wife, Kristen, and their son, Samuel. [TOP] |
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KARI ELY (Mrs. Meers)
Kari is always delighted to return to STAGES! This marks her 17th season and she is pleased to finally be type-cast as a Chinese laundress!! Kari was recently nominated for three Kevin Kline Awards for her work as Desiree in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (STAGES), Zoya in THE RETURN OF THE BEDBUG (UpStream), and Lil in KINDERTRANSPORT (New Jewish Theatre). She has also been previously nominated for her work at STAGES as Fraulein Kost in CABARET and Vi Moore in FOOTLOOSE. When not on stage, Kari plays an acting coach, director, fix-it-doctor, and fiance to actor-director-public speaker and sensational story teller, Peter Mayer. She thanks you, the audience, and Lisa Campbell-Albert, her voice coach. But most of all, Kari thanks Mom and Dad for their endless love, support, and basement storage. [TOP] |
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PAMELA BRUMLEY (Miss Dorothy Brown)
Pamela is delighted to return to STAGES after playing Anne Egerman in last season’s production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC! New York appearances include JUNO for Encores! at City Center, DIMAGGIO (Marilyn Monroe), LA TRISTEZZA (Angelina), THE THREE MUSKETEERS (Milady de Winter), THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in concert, and ‘THE FOUR DIVAS’ in concert for Opera New York. Some of her favorite regional credits include CAMELOT (Guenevere), SHOW BOAT (Magnolia), GUYS AND DOLLS (Sarah), THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Belle), MY FAIR LADY (Eliza), a national tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Belle), and the Arvada Center’s production of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Miss Dorothy). Pamela can also be seen in a film called THE PERFECT STRANGER as Nikki Cominsky. She holds a BFA from Texas State University and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. [TOP] |
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GRAHAM ROWAT (Trevor Graydon)
Graham is proud to be making his STAGES debut. He was last seen on Broadway in LOVEMUSIK, directed by Harold Prince. Other Broadway credits include DRACULA, directed by Des McAnuff, and Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (also Toronto). For the past three seasons Graham has played Bob Wallace in Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS (San Francisco, Detroit, and Toronto). He has been a soloist with the National Symphony and Portland Symphony Orchestras and appeared on TV in “Law and Order”, “Six Degrees”, and “As The World Turns”. Graham is husband to actress Kate Baldwin.
www.grahamrowat.com [TOP] |
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THURSDAY FARRAR (Muzzy Van Hossmere)
Thursday makes her debut with STAGES this season. On Broadway she appeared in PARADE, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, and was the original stand-by for the title role in AIDA. Other New York credits include the Off-Broadway productions of SHLOMO and UNDER THE BRIDGE, THE AUDIENCE (Transport Group), and HALLELUJAH BABY! (York Theater.) Thursday has also been seen in the Encores! producutions of LI’L ABNER, GOLDEN BOY, and ST. LOUIS WOMAN (Cast Recording). National tour credits include LES MISERABLES (Fantine) and CAROUSEL. Regionally, Thursday has appeared in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at The Kennedy Center. She also received the Drama Lougue Award for her performance as Josephine Baker in HARMONY (LaJolla Playhouse) and the New Hampshire Theatre Award Best Supporting Actress for her work in SLOW DANCE WITH A HOT PICKUP (Barnstormer’s Theater). [TOP] |
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DEVIN ILAW (Ching Ho)
An accomplished musician, Devin comes to STAGES directly from conducting the pit orchestra of the Off Broadway production of SILVER BULLET TRAILER – and is thrilled to be back on stage! Prior to that, Devin created the role of Jake in the Off-Broadway world premiere of WANDA’S WORLD (Lucille Lortel Award nomination). Regional favorites include LES MISERABLES (Brujon), MISS SAIGON (Thuy), and THE KING AND I (Lun Tha). For laughs, watch him on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Devin recently earned his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University where performance highlights include SIDE SHOW (Buddy) and HELLO AGAIN (The Writer). Proud member of AEA. I love my job! [TOP] |
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ALLAN MANGASER (Bun Foo)
A native of Buffalo, New York, Allan is excited about making his STAGES debut in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. He has toured nationally with Tommy Tune in DOCTOR DOOLITTLE and appeared in productions of THE KING AND I, PACIFIC OVERTURES, and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Allan has also been seen in various shows and readings with Prospect Theatre and Emerging Artists in NY, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, and the Fulton Opera House. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Tony, Michelle, and all my friends for the love and support. [TOP] |
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ZOE VONDER HAAR (Miss Flannery)
Zoe toured in the 1st International Company of A CHORUS LINE for two years before returning to St. Louis to raise her family. She has since enjoyed 49 productions with STAGES St. Louis
performing such roles as Mama Rose in GYPSY, Mame Dennis in MAME, Cassie in A CHORUS LINE, Margo Channing in APPLAUSE, and Dolly Levi in HELLO, DOLLY! for which she received a Kevin Kline Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Zoe recently appeared in URINETOWN – THE MUSICAL for the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (receiving another Kevin Kline nomination) and will appear in THE FULL MONTY at American Musical Theater of San Jose in September. Zoe is currently a cast member of THE AMERICAN MUSICAL at the Sheldon Concert Hal and teaches, directs, and choreographs at 7 schools in the St. Louis area. [TOP] |
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TAYLOR PIETZ (Ruth)
Taylor is a senior at UMSL majoring in Media Studies and Advertising. She teaches tap, jazz, and ballet at Leaping Lizards Performing Arts Studio and has studied there since 1996. A classically trained pianist, Taylor also teaches private piano lessons. Taylor is the co-director and choreographer for Leaping Lizards On Stage, a local children’s performing group. She also belongs to a St. Louis professional tap trio, Diva La Tap. Throughout the last few years, Taylor has choreographed numerous musicals for companies around St. Louis including Spotlight Productions, Bravo Theater Group, and Kirkwood Theater Guild. Taylor would like to thank STAGES for this wonderful opportunity! [TOP] |
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MOLLY MAHONEY (Gloria)
Molly is thrilled to be back at STAGES after playing Tess last year in CRAZY FOR YOU. Her regional credits include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, 42ND STREET, EVITA, GYPSY, RAGTIME, SHE LOVES ME, MAN OF LA MANCHA, and THE WIZARD OF OZ. Molly has also been seen singing in Las Vegas and performing with Celebrity Cruises. She’d like to thank Michael, Jack, Ron, Jenny, and the rest of the STAGES team for making St. Louis a home away from home. Also many thanks to her fantastic family and J.D. Neek. Find more on Molly at www.mollymahoney.com [TOP] |
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RACHEL KOPF (Rita/Daphne)
Rachel is thrilled to be back in her hometown of St. Louis and to be appearing before a local audience for the first time since 1997! A resident of New York, she spent over two years traveling the United States and Canada as Ellen in the North American tour of MISS SAIGON. Other credits include Jane Avril in THE FARTISTE, an original musical that debuted at the 2006 New York Fringe Festival. Regionally, Rachel has been seen in GREASE and SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN at The Forestburgh Playhouse and ANYTHING GOES at the Olney Theatre Center of the Arts. Local credits include productions at The Muny, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, and St. Louis Theatre Factory. In 2001, Rachel had the privilege of performing as a featured soloist alongside the Boston Pops. She trained at The London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts and holds a BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. Thanks to all my St. Louis family, especially Linda Green for giving me my foundation. Also many thanks to Kurt Knoedelseder and JoAnne Smiley for giving me the courage and confidence to pursue what I love. [TOP] |
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AMY BOARD (Alice)
Amy is thrilled to be making her debut at STAGES. Regional credits include THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL (Pickles), THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES (Corrinna Stroller), THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (Shy), MOON OVER BUFFALO (Rosalind), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Sally Brown), SHOW BOAT (Ellie May Chipley), HELLO, DOLLY! (Minnie Fay), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Columbia), GYPSY (Dainty June), and OKLAHOMA! (Ado Annie) for which she won the 2005 Denver Post Ovation Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. Amy is a proud graduate of Western Michigan University with a BFA in Music Theatre. [TOP] |
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ELLEN ISOM (Cora/Mathilde)
Ellen happily returns to STAGES for a 16th consecutive season. Favorite productions at STAGES include 42ND STREET, OKLAHOMA!, BRIGADOON, PROMISES, PROMISES, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, CRAZY FOR YOU, and MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Ellen is thrilled to be working this season with her entire family in THE MUSIC MAN and sends heartfelt thanks to Michael and Jack for this wonderful opportunity. She also decicates her work onstage this season to her grandparents, Pa and Betsie Cook. A member of Actors’ Equity since 1994 and a current member of the St. Louis Liaison Committee, Ellen thanks you for supporting St. Louis’ professional theatre. [TOP] |
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LISA M. RAMEY (Lucille)
Lisa is thrilled to return to STAGES this year where representative credits include CRAZY FOR YOU, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, and Lucy in SNOOPY!!! Locally, she has also appeared with The St. Louis Black Rep in CAROLINE OR CHANGE (the Radio) and in multiple productions at The Muny including AIDA (Nehebka) and Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. Last Christmas, Lisa performed with the Boston company of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. When not performing, she has also been a member of the teaching staff at the STAGES Academy. Thanks to everyone at STAGES, Nance St. James, her friends, and loving family! SHIMON!!
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MEEGAN MIDKIFF
(Ethel Peas/Dorothy Parker/New Modern)
Meegan originally hails from Alabama where she earned a BFA in Theatre/Musical Theatre at Wright State University. New York credits include M. CLAUDEL with Eartha Kitt and ANNE OF GREEN GABLES with Nancy Opel. Tours include THE MUSIC MAN and KISS ME, KATE. Favorite roles include Eva Peron in EVITA, Rusty in FOOTLOOSE, Fiona in BRIGADOON, Jen in JOHN & JEN, Raina in ARMS AND THE MAN, Cathy in THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA!, Liz in CHICAGO, and Betty Haynes in Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS. In 2005, Meegan was given the first annual AEA Roger Sturtevant Musical Theatre Award and last year she was in the regional premiere of LES MISERABLES. Thanks to AEA, the STAGES team, and Luedtke. Love to my family!
www.meeganmidkiff.com [TOP] |
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TRIPP PETTIGREW
(Speed Tappist/Kenneth/Dishwasher)
Originally hailing from Chattanooga, TN, Tripp likes jogging outside, wearing bath robes, and drinking tea. He has appeared Off-Broadway in Musical Tonight’s productions of MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS and LET’S FACE IT! Tripp also appeared in the 1st National tour of Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS (Jeff Calhoun & Noah Racey) and spent two summers at the Ogunquit Playhouse where he was seen with Sally Struthers in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE … and HELLO, DOLLY! Other favorite productions include CRAZY FOR YOU (Bobby Child), ANYTHING GOES (Billy Crocker), and FOREVER PLAID (Sparky). Tripp received a BFA in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is a proud Equity member. IL&MYG.
tripp-pettigrew.com [TOP] |
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SCOTT SEAY (Speed Tappist/Ira Gershwin/Dexter)
Scott is thrilled to return to the sunny banks of the Mississippi and the first rate musical theatre of STAGES St. Louis. Prehistoric credits include GYPSY, HELLO, DOLLY!, MY ONE AND ONLY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and European tours of WEST SIDE STORY and 42ND STREET. Medieval credits include OKLAHOMA!, BRIGADOON, SUGAR, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, and the National tour of CRAZY FOR YOU. Turn-of-the-century credits include Manager of Education and Outreach for American Musical Theatre of San Jose, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, and last summer’s CRAZY FOR YOU here at STAGES. Thanks to Michael, Jack, Gayle, and you for supporting non-profit arts. [TOP] |
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ZAK EDWARDS
(Muzzy Boy/George Gershwin)
Zak is thrilled to make his STAGES debut. He was most recently seen in New York in NO, NO, NANETTE at City Center Encores! with Rosie O'Donnell and Beth Leavel. Other favorite performances include HELLO, DOLLY! with Sally Struthers (Ambrose Kemper), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Tin Man), THE WILD PARTY (Oscar d’Armano/Dance captain), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Simon/Jesus understudy), PAL JOEY (Ludlow Lowell), ASSASSINS (Charles Guiteau), MY ONE AND ONLY (Rhythm Boy), A CHORUS LINE (Frank/Mark understudy), and two previous productions of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE. Zak is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma and a proud member of Actors’ Equity. [TOP] |
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BRANDON DAVIDSON (Rodney/Muzzy Boy)
Brandon is pleased to be working again with the STAGES family where he was last seen in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. Originally from San Diego, Brandon received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Favorite regional credits include GYPSY (Tulsa), JOSEPH … DREAMCOAT (Joseph), DAMN YANKEES (Joe), THE SECRET GARDEN (Dickon), and 42ND STREET. Brandon has also performed with The Boston Pops in BROADWAY LEGENDS. He lives in New York City and gives never ending thanks to Mom, Dad, and family. [TOP] |
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CHRIS ALLEN (Muzzy Boy)
Chris is from Shawnee, Kansas and is a junior Musical Theatre performance major at the University of Oklahoma. He received prior training from the Miller-Marley School of Dance and Voice in Overland Park, Kansas. Regional credits include THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS and SUESSICAL! with the Kansas City Symphony, FOOTLOOSE and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR with Starlight Theatre, FUNNY GIRL and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with New Theatre Restaurant, OKLAHOMA! and SEVEN BRIDES … with Discoveryland! in Tulsa, and a staged reading of THE STAR OF THE HEARTLAND with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Chris thanks his family, friends, and teachers for their support and guidance. [TOP] |
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VERNON GOODMAN (Muzzy Boy)
Vernon returns to STAGES for a 4th season where he was previously seen in THE FULL MONTY, SNOOPY!!!, CRAZY FOR YOU, CABARET, GREASE, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, MAN OF LA MANCHA, HELLO, DOLLY!, FOOTLOOSE, and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. Most recently, he appeared as Wayne and Lil Albert in North Carolina Theatre’s production of DREAMGIRLS. Favorite roles include the Pimp and the Pusher in RAISIN, Black in Andrew Lippa’s THE WILD PARTY, Adam/Noah in CHILDREN OF EDEN, the title role in PIPPIN, Roger in A NEW BRAIN, and Sir Sagramore in CAMELOT. Vernon holds a BFA in Drama From NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity. He would like to thank Michael and Jack for the opportunity to return to STAGES for two more fantastic shows! [TOP] |
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ANDREW LAUDEL (Muzzy Boy)
Andrew returns to STAGES for a 4th season and is grateful to have had the opportunity to work with STAGES since his sophomore year at Kirkwood High School. Previous STAGES credits include CABARET, GREASE, and FOOTLOOSE. Andrew spent last summer working at the beautiful Weston Playhouse in Vermont as Brad in HAIRSPRAY and is currently a senior at the University of Michigan pursing degrees in Musical Theatre and English. Thanks to Michael, Jack, and Dana for the opportunity. Also many thanks to my family for keeping me grounded. It's good to be home! [TOP] |
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DREW NELLESSEN (Muzzy Boy)
Drew is thrilled to be back for a 2nd season with STAGES after appearing as Junior in last summer’s CRAZY FOR YOU. He comes directly from traveling the country with the National tour of CHICAGO. Past credits include productions at The Little Theatre on the Square and Wagon Wheel Theatre. A proud Millikin University graduate, Drew sends special thanks to the team at STAGES for this amazing opportunity. Also thanks to my family and friends who travel near and far to watch me do what I love. I have the best job in the world!!!! [TOP] |
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