
William Thomas Evans
'The Boy's Father (Hucklebee)'
William comes to the Playhouse directly from playing Father Morse in Desperate Measures up in VT at Saint Michael’s Playhouse. He started his own Santa business, merrymessagefromsanta.com, during Covid, after playing Max Prince in Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Mr Mushnik in Little Shop, and Papa/Sims in The Nether. He spent 2 years in Las Vegas, starring in BAZ Star Crossed Love at The Palazzo Theater. He appeared off Broadway in the hit Desperate Measures and for over 2 years with The Fantasticks (a show he has been involved with for over 30 years first playing the Boy, then El Gallo ,and Hucklebee). He was Senator Lamar Farkus for 2 seasons on Amazon Prime’s Alpha House starring John Goodman. Original Broadway casts include Camelot (1993 revival) starring Robert Goulet, The Scarlet Pimpernel versions 1 and 2( and both cast albums), and A Tale of Two Cities (international CD). He has performed with NYC Opera at Lincoln Center in Candide directed by Hal Prince and Pirates of Penzance. National tours include Joseph and the Amazing…Dreamcoat, My Fair Lady, Camelot, A Funny Thing… Forum, and the pre-Broadway Jekyll and Hyde. He has performed as Santa Claus for over a million and a half people across the country in The Radio City Spectacular for 8 years, and has performed in 48 states. This one is for Chris for first introducing me to The Fantasticks at Bowdoin College.

Eric Michael Gillett
'The Girl's Father (Bellomy)'
Eric is best known as the former ringmaster of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey (1987-1997). He appeared in the original Broadway casts of Kiss Me, Kate (1999 revival), Sweet Smell of Success and The Frogs. Other NYC credits: Candide (NYCO), Seven Deadly Sins (NYCB), Time and Again (MTC), Dream a Little Dream (Village Theater), and the revues Big City Rhythm and Dirty Little Songs. Television/Film: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Wu Tang, An American Saga” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” “Quantico,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “Kevin Can Wait,” “Daredevil,” “Maid in Manhattan,” “The Loudest Voice,” “The Mysteries of Laura,” “The Producers,” etc. Recent theater: J2Spotlight’s A Class Act and The Baker’s Wife. Mr. Gillett is proud to be the recipient of the first American Songbook Association’s Darrell Henline Award celebrating his “career of excellence as a vocalist, director, and teacher in the field of cabaret.” Cape Playhouse debut! ericmichaelgillett.com

Christopher Gurr
'The Actor (Henry)'
Broadway: Cats (revival), Tuck Everlasting, Kinky Boots, Amazing Grace, and All The Way with Bryan Cranston. National Tours: Memphis and Monty Python’s Spamalot. Off-Broadway: Cyrano with Peter Dinklage at New Group, Arturo Ui with Raul Esparza at Classic Stage, and Call Me Madam with Carmen Cusack at City Center. Regional credits include: Elf at Pioneer Theatre in Salt Lake City, Fun Home at Theatre Raleigh, Marie at 5th Avenue, Seattle, The Sting at Paper Mill Playhouse, plus Pittsburgh CLO, Geva Theatre Center, Berkshire Theatre Group, Indiana Rep, Ogunquit Playhouse, and Human Race. Television: “Madame Secretary” on CBS, “At That Age” pilot, “Soul Santa” on BET+, “Gilded Age” on HBO, “The Good Fight” on Paramount+, and five episodes as Godwin Page on “The Blacklist” on NBC. He just completed filming season 1 for the new FX series, “Retreat.” Union member: Actors’ Equity, SAG/AFTRA, Stage Directors & Choreographers Society. christophergurr.com

David Hughey
'The Narrator (El Gallo)'
David is truly thrilled to be making his Cape Playhouse debut with such a stellar cast! A Pittsburgh native, David has been featured on and off Broadway, as well as the big and little screens. Some of his credits include: Broadway- Waitress, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Off Broadway- Das Barbecu. National Tours- Waitress 1st National, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess 1st National, TV and Film- “Lincoln Rhyme Hunt for the Bone Collector” (NBC), “FBI Most Wanted” (CBS), “Live From Lincoln Center” (PBS), “The Underground Railroad” (Amazon), “12 Years A Slave”. He is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and Manhattan School of Music. Connect – www.davidhughey.com @mrdavidhughey

Jonathan Spivey
'The Man Who Dies (Mortimer)'
Jonathan previously appeared at Cape Playhouse in Pump Boys & Dinettes. Broadway: The Front Page, Lincoln Center’s Act One (later televised for PBS). Off Broadway: Morning’s At Seven, Summer and Smoke (Classic Stage), Smart Blonde. Television: “The Gilded Age,” “FBI: Most Wanted”, “Blue Bloods,” and “WeCrashed”. Regional theatre favorites: Arcadia (Yale Rep), Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Long Wharf), His Girl Friday and Man of La Mancha (Barrington Stage), The All Night Strut (Milwaukee Rep), The Thanksgiving Play (Rep Theatre of St. Louis), Baskerville (Syracuse Stage), Born Yesterday (Maltz Jupiter), The Other Josh Cohen (Geva Theatre), and over ten productions at The Old Globe in San Diego where he earned his MFA. Jonathan is the co-author of the play Talmadge & Ray and the musical Murphy’s Law. Instagram: @jonathan.spivey More: www.jspivey.com

Levin Valayil
'The Boy (Matt)'
Levin is thrilled to be making his Cape Playhouse Debut in this beloved show! Previously: Secret Garden (Fakir, Broadway at Music Circus), Bhangin It (Male Swing, La Jolla Playhouse), Poster Boy (Dharun Ravi, Williamstown Theatre Festival), Camelot (Sir Lionel/Tom, Asolo Repertory Theatre), Jungle Book (Mowgli, North American Tour), Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Man #1, u/s Monty, Florida Studio Theatre), Monsoon Wedding (Lottery, Berkeley Repertory Theatre). Film: “Click Next to Continue” (Lead: Roy), “Lip Readers” (Lead: Alex), “Thoughtless” (Lead: Rohan). B.M. Music Therapy/Voice Piano Performance, Berklee College of Music. M.F.A. Musical Theater, Boston Conservatory. levinvalayil.com Social Media: @lvalayil Thank you to my amazing family who has supported my work as an actor throughout the years and to every single teacher that has helped me to get here. Nandi (nun-nee). (thank you in Malayalam).

Charity Van Tassel
'The Mute'
Charity is very excited to be joining the cast of The Fantasticks and to be taking on the challenging role of The Mute. Well, specifically challenging for her due to her inability to stop talking. Many close to her were sure she was offered the wrong role, but she has taken to silence like a deadly emission of gas. National Tours; Chicago (Roxie u/s, Swing) Regional; Gypsy (Dainty June, Riverside Theatre/The Engeman), Saturday Night Fever (Stephanie/Annette u/s, Walnut Street Theatre/WBT), Mamma Mia (Sophie u/s,WBT), Kiss Me Kate (Lois/Bianca @ SU Drama), An American in Paris (Milo u/s,WBT) The Winter’s Tale (Houston Shakespeare Festival), The Who’s Tommy (Theater Under the Stars), Peter Pan (Wendy u/s, Syracuse Stage). Charity has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Special thanks to HCKR Agency, her parents and Lauren Unbekant for teaching her how to play. Insta: @fadedglamourpuss

Rebbekah Vega-Romero
'The Girl (Luisa)'
Rebbekah is elated to be making her Cape Playhouse debut, revisiting a treasured role! An NYC native, Rebbekah has performed at theatres across America: on tour (Gertrude/Seussical/TWUSA), in Boston (A Civil War Christmas/Huntington), Seattle (Maria/West Side Story/5th Avenue), and Denver (A Christmas Carol/DCPA – upcoming). In addition to performing, she is a YoungArts award-winning writer, and holds a Bachelor’s (English/Theatre) from Boston University. Rebbekah’s poetry has been published in Sixfold and featured by Ars.Poetica; she wrote, starred in, and produced the short film “The Question,” a comedy about #DatingWhileMixed; and also produced “The Appraiser,” about body dysmorphia. Rebbekah hopes her work will inspire other mixed-race girls to realize “there’s a place for us.” Thanks to cast & crew; Brian at HKA; my blood and chosen familia, especially Dan Pardo, for believing in my voice; y todo mi amor a mi tierra, Nevada. Connect at www.rebbekahvegaromero.com or across social media @RebbekahVR