Josh Drake
'Jerry Mulligan'
Josh is fresh out of the original
Broadway company of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella
on Broadway. He is thrilled to be back in the Cape to reprise his
role a year later, alongside this incredible company. Sit back,
hum along, and enjoy this beautiful story of love!
Leigh-Ann Esty
'Lise Dassin'
Leigh-Ann is thrilled to
be returning to the Cape Playhouse with this beautiful show!
Professional dance companies include Miami City Ballet
(11 seasons). Broadway: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel
(Louise u/s perf., ensemble). National tours: An American in
Paris (1st national – Lise Dassin alternate, ensemble). Regional
productions: An American in Paris (Drury Lane, Cape Playhouse
– Lise Dassin), The Forest of Arden’s Alien/Nation (Williamstown Theater Festival).
Film/TV: Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, HBO’s “The Gilded Age”, FX’s “Fosse/
Verdon”, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC). All my love and gratitude to Mom, Dad,
and Sara. Thank you to LW+CO for joining me on this wild ride! @leighesty
Bruce Landry
'Henri Baurel'
Bruce is excited to return
to The Cape Playhouse; reprising his role from last season’s
An American in Paris. Broadway: Les Misérables, Anastasia
(u/s Dmitry), 1st National Tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Cinderella (u/s Prince Topher). Most recently Bruce was seen
playing Cliff Bradshaw in Goodspeed Musicals’ production of
Cabaret, and on Theatre Row playing Dominique in Stephen
Schwartz’s The Baker’s Wife. Other favorite roles include Fabrizio in The Light in
the Piazza, Link Larkin in Hairspray, Jean-Michel in La Cage Aux Folles, Frederic
in Pirates of Penzance, and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid. Bruce can also be
seen alongside Kal Penn, on Food Network’s new show, “Money Hungry.” All my
gratitude to Mom and Dad for their support, Jason, Kip, Nicolosi & Co, and to
everyone at The Cape Playhouse.
Manna Nichols
'Milo Davenport'
Manna is excited to
return with this company in AAIP!!! She was also recently seen
here as Marianne Dashwood in Sense & Sensibility. Manna
has performed on Broadway in Allegiance and the First
National Tour of Lincoln Center’s The King & I (Tuptim).
NYC/Off-Broadway: Encores! Dear World, Tokio Confidential,
Death for Five Voices. Regional: Arena Stage, The Guthrie, 5th
Avenue, Goodspeed Opera House, Kansas City Starlight, Walnut Street Theatre, The
Fulton, Pioneer Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Virginia Stage, Cape Playhouse,
Maine State, Theatre Raleigh, North Carolina Theatre, and Geva. Favorite roles include Natasha in Great Comet and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. She has
performed in concert with the Santa Rosa Symphony, Fort Wayne Philharmonic,
and USO Show Troupe. Her film credits include Cold Pursuit starring Liam Neeson
(Minya), and Disney’s Live Action Beauty and the Beast (background vocals). She
also teaches via zoom. Love to Lawrence.
Barrett Riggins
'Adam Hochburg'
Barrett is an actor,
composer, and lyricist based in Brooklyn. Recent credits include:
Fritz in Barry Manilow’s Harmony (Off-Broadway), Barry
Mann in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Theatre Aspen),
and Mordred in Camelot (The MUNY). He has released two
studio albums, Good Ol’ and Smoke Machine, available on all
streaming platforms. His song “More Than An Apology” was
released by Audible as part of You Are Here: An Evening with Solea Pfeiffer,
recorded live at the Minetta Lane Theatre. He also writes musicals with Graham
Techler. Their shows include Helsinki (2023 O’Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist) and The
Panic of ’29 (59E59). Barrett is a current member of the BMI Lehman Engel
Musical Theatre Workshop and a proud graduate of the University of Michigan.
Jennifer Smith
'Madame Baurel'
Jennifer is a
veteran of 15 Broadway shows. Recent recipient of the
Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Cabaret at Goodspeed.
Film and TV credits include: “Skeleton Twins”, “High
Maintenance”, “The Producers” and “Law and Order SVU” and
“Criminal Intent”. Member of the Buddy Holly Walk of Fame in
her hometown of Lubbock, TX.
Marc Cardarelli
'Ensemble'
Dance/Theater: Sleep No
More by Punchdrunk; Freddy Falls In Love by Al Blackstone;
You’ll Still Call Me By Name by Sonya Tayeh; Phish New Year’s
Eve 2016 by Rick & Jeff Kuperman. Film: Dirty Dancing (2016)
by Andy Blankenbeuhler; Camp Rock by Disney. Television:
“Wingin’ It” by Temple Street Productions; “Nureyev” by MDF
Productions. Training: Toronto Metropolitan University (2006 –
2010); The Second City Toronto (2010 – 2011); HB Studio (2021 – 2022). Marc is
very excited to be back at the Cape Playhouse!
Jack Doyle
'Monseigneur Baurel/Shop Manager'
Jack returns to the Cape
Playhouse, having appeared in The Music Man (Barbershop
Quartet) a few seasons ago. He has had the honor of working
with many legendary talents including Ginger Rogers, Mickey
Rooney, Tommy Tune, Sandy Duncan, Shirley Jones, Cy Coleman,
Comden & Green, Charles Strouse, Peter Gennaro, John Raitt,
Eartha Kitt, George Hearn, and Leslie Uggams. Broadway/
National Tour: Young Frankenstein (Mr. Hilltop/Quartet), The Music Man (Ewart
Dunlop – Barbershop Quartet), Beauty And The Beast (Lumiere), Crazy For You
(Mingo), Tommy Tune’s Doctor Dolittle (Dolittle u/s), The Will Rogers Follies
(Wrangler Quartet) Funny Girl (Ziegfeld Tenor). Off-Broadway: Lyrics & Lyricists,
seven City Center Encores! productions, Radio City Music Hall. Regional:
Ragtime (Henry Ford), two productions of The Little Mermaid (Scuttle and Grimsby),
Annie (Rooster), Sugar Babies (Tenor), Carousel (Mr. Snow), 42nd Street
(Bert Barry), The Fantasticks (Bellomy), Hello, Dolly! (Rudolph). Recordings:
Girl Crazy, Strike Up the Band, The Music Man, Young Frankenstein, Face the
Music, Pipe Dream and his own CD, This Heart Of Mine. www.jackdoyleonline.com
Katie Griffith
'Ensemble'
KATIE GRIFFITH (Ensemble) (she/her) is elated to be back
again in Paris at the Cape! Off-Broadway: Seesaw (Theatre
Row, J2 Spotlight Co.) Regional: The Muny, 5th Avenue,
MTWichita, North Shore, Village Theatre, and more. Most
recently, Katie was seen in Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves
at McCarter Theatre as #2 and in 42nd Street at Riverside
Theatre as Lorraine and dance captain. Next, Katie is off
to PCLO for Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812. Deepest love and
thanks to Cape Playhouse for having us back, Melissa, Hunter, my agents at
DGRW, Mom and Dad, the cast and crew, and to Al, for leading and creating with
the utmost joy. katiemgriffith.com @katiemgriffith
Melissa Hunt
'Ensemble'
Melissa is thrilled to be back
this summer at the Cape with this beautiful show! Tours:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (swing), Holidaze with
Cirque du Soleil (dancer). Regional credits include: Anybodys
in West Side Story (Weston Playhouse, Wick Theater,
Engeman), Velma in West Side Story (Harbor Lights),
Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain in Annie (Axelrod).
NYC credits include: Hair to Hamilton: Public Theater Gala with Baayork
Lee, American Dance Spectacular with Al Blackstone, Born To Dance with Al
Blackstone, The Last Bite with Cassie Nordgren (Associate Choreographer/Dance
Captain), and Adventure to Neverland (Peter Pan), The Velveteen Rabbit (Boy)
and The Tempest (ensemble) with Megan Doyle, TYA at 92Y. Graduated from the
University at Buffalo, Summa Cum Laude, with a BFA in dance and represented
by LDC Artist Rep. Much love to Al for your love and guidance throughout the
years. Dad, can’t wait for you to watch Paris from above.
Hannah Jennens
'Ensemble'
HANNAH JENNENS (Ensemble) is so thrilled to be back
at the Cape this summer! Originally from Northern Virgin-
ia, Hannah now resides in NYC. Some credits include: Radio
City Christmas Spectacular, Ogunquit Playhouse (An Ameri-
can in Paris), Alabama Shakespeare Festival (Mary Poppins),
StepOne Dance Company, & American Pops Orchestra. Much
love and a big thanks to Al, cast & crew, her parents, Ryan &
Kaia. @hannahjennens
Will Jewett
'Ensemble'
Will is so excited to be returning
to Paris — (The Cape Playhouse) for round two! Regional:
The Wanderer (Ensemble/Swing, Paper Mill Playhouse), An
American In Paris (Ensemble, The Cape Playhouse), Grease
(Dance Captain/Ensemble, Music Theatre Wichita). Film:
Mean Girls: The Musical (Dancer, Paramount Pictures). Will
would like to thank his agents at Clear Talent Group for their
guidance and mentorship. He would also like to thank his Partner Jake for literally
everything, his pets Suni and Melvin for their love and affection, and his family for
their unending support in everything he pursues.
Konnor Kelly
'Ensemble'
Konnor was born and raised
in Cornwall, New York where he grew up training at his mom’s
dance studio; Step By Step Dance Studio. He can be seen in
the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in the
winter season and as a featured contestant on Season 17 of
“So You Think You Can Dance”. Currently, Kelly is pursuing a
professional career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer in
the New York area. He is touring as a Pro with Heat Dance Convention and will
be returning back to Radio City Music Hall again this winter. Additionally, Konnor
is working with Marinda Davis as a part of her contempora; Marinspired.
David Paul Kidder
'Ensemble'
David is thrilled to
be returning to the Cape Playhouse for An American
In Paris this summer! National tours: Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory (First National, Mr. Bucket). NYC
credits include American Dance Machine (The Joyce,
directed by Wayne Cilento), American Dance Spectacular
(choreographed by Al Blackstone), NBC Upfronts (Radio
City Music Hall) and BAM with Kristin Sudeikis Dance. Film: Imaginary Friends
(dir. John Krasinski, chor. Mandy Moore, Al Blackstone). Regional credits
include: The Muny, KC Starlight, Pittsburgh CLO, The Fulton, Riverside Theatre,
New Theatre of KC, Flat Rock Playhouse, and Walt Disney World. Dancer for
Todrick Hall in videos, “Bells, Bows, Gifts, Trees” and “Cinderella featuring Brandy.”
David Paul is a dancer with Kristin Sudeikis Dance (founder of Foward__Space)
and is on faculty at Marymount Manhattan College. Thank you to Al for this
wonderful opportunity. Love to my family, friends, Danny, and Jackson. Instagram: @davidpaulkidder
Michael McBride
'Mr. Z/Ensemble'
Michael Francis McBride, originally from Johnson City, NY is
a freelance performing artist based out of New York City. Mr.
McBride graduated magna cum laude from the Ailey/Fordham
Bachelor of Fine Arts Program in 2010 after joining the Alvin
Ailey American Dance Theater in 2009 under the direction
of Judith Jamison. In his tenure performing with the Ailey
Company (2009-2019) Michael performed over 65 ballets by choreographers
such as Alvin Ailey, Ronald K. Brown, Garth Fagan, George Faison, Geoffrey
Holder, Bill T. Jones, Jiří Kylián, Wayne McGregor, Ohad Naharin, David Parsons,
Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp. Mr. McBride has performed in Santa Fe Opera’s
production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Chicago Lyric Opera’s production
of Florencia en el Amazonas, and most recently Portland Opera’s production of
Bizet’s Carmen. Mr. McBride also has a passion for Musical Theater and was seen
last year as an Angel in Bucks County Playhouse’s Production of Kinky Boots, a
soloist dancer in Chicago Lyric Opera’s Fiddler on the Roof, and Baby John in
Teatro Lirico di Cagliari’s production of West Side Story. When not performing
Mr. McBride is an impassioned educator and budding choreographer having
experience teaching absolute beginners to seasoned professionals in a range
of techniques and styles. Please explore more about Mr. McBride at www.michaelfrancismcbride.com
and follow him @mickey.mc
on Instagram.
Mallory Pettee
'Ensemble'
Mallory is so grateful to be
performing at Cape Playhouse this summer! She is an NYC
based freelance performer striving to be the most versatile
artist she can be. She is currently a member of Woman in
Motion Dance Company, and some favorite credits include
On the Town, the Broadway Christmas tour, and industrials at
Radio City. Originally from Ohio, Mallory received her BFA
in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College where she graduated cum laude;
additional background includes The Boston Ballet, The Cincinnati Ballet, and
North Carolina Dance Theater (Charlotte Ballet). Mallory is also a passionate
teacher, choreographer, and photographer. Endless thanks to Al & cast, and the
loved ones closest to her heart. For you, always, my angel Mom. @mallorypettee @maljpetphoto
Makayla Ryan
'Ensemble'
(Ensemble) Originally from Grand Rapids,
Michigan, is a graduate of Pace University (BFA Commercial
Dance). Credits include concert works by Mandy Moore (Dizzy
Feet Gala), Billy Bell, Lauren Gaul, Jess Hendricks, Shannon
Lewis, Anthony Morigerato. Workshops: Dance Lab New York
(Tap Cycle Dir. by Ayodele Casel), Funny Girl (b’way) pre-
production tap choreography session (Choreo. Ayodele Casel,
Asst. Anthony Morigerato). Short Films coming soon: To: Everything I Love (Asst.
Choreo.), Echo (Co-writer, Asst. Dir.). Forever grateful to my family and teachers
for sharing their endless love and encouragement. I love you all!
Luis Villar
'Ensemble'
Luis started dancing in
his original home of Caracas, Venezuela under the direction
of Laura Prieto Boscan, joining her company “Arte en
Movimiento”. He also danced for the “Teatro Teresa Carreño”
ballet company performing in Don Quixote, Coppelia and The
Nutcracker. After moving to New York City, he has performed
with Staten Island Ballet, and he is currently part of the faculty
of Broadway Dance Center. Favorite Musical Theatre Credits include Charlie &
The Chocolate Factory (National Tour), An American in Paris (Arts Center of
Coastal Carolina) and A Chorus Line (The Wick Theatre). Luis is thrilled to be
back in Paris and feels blessed to be doing this show one more time. Thanks to my
family and Al Blackstone. Let’s be kind!
Kristin Yancy
'Ensemble'
Kristin is thrilled to be making
her Cape Playhouse debut! Broadway: The Cher Show;
Summer, The Donna Summer Musical (u/s Disco Donna).
Off Broadway: Queen of the Night. National Tour: West Side
Story (u/s Anita). Select Regional: Sunset Boulevard, Guys &
Dolls (The Kennedy Center), Chicago (Roxie, The Lex), Catch
Me If You Can (Arena Stage), West Side Story (Guthrie
Theater, The REV Theatre Co.), Evita (Olney, Asolo Rep), Seven Brides For
Seven Brothers, Camelot (The Muny). Big love and gratitude to the wonderful
Al Blackstone, her hunny cutie Eric Chaves, her family, to MSA, some precious
mentors, and the kookiest, most wonderful community of friends. Washington
University in St. Louis grad. @kristinyancy kristinyancy.com.