Fiddler on the Roof opens April 4-6 at the Strand Theater!
The Cast
Emcee
Elizabeth Abair
Elizabeth Abair is extremely excited to be back on The Strand stage. She is a graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelors of Arts. Elizabeth is very proud to be back on the Board of Directors for ACT and helping continue to bring theatre opportunities to people all over the north country! Elizabeth has been a part of many productions over the years, some of her favorite roles to date include Elsa in The Sound of Music, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Cathy in The Last Five Years, Diana in Next to Normal, Stepmother in Cinderella, Princess Fiona in Shrek, Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Janet in The Rocky Horror Show, Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show, Catherine in Suddenly Last Summer, and Stevie in The Goat or Who is Sylvia. Elizabeth thanks her family for their years of support, and a special thanks to her sister for loving broadway with her, and being so encouraging. Elizabeth is lucky enough to share the stage with her incredible boyfriend Max (Ernst), his support, help, and love is unmatched. She also wants to acknowledge the extreme privilege she has to work with such a kind, and talented group of people, it’s an honor to work with you all.
Sally Bowles
Megan Land
Megan Land is excited to make her Strand debut with Artistry Community Theatre and this fantastic cast. Megan has been taking the stage for over 25 years in various theatre, dance, and vocal performances. Most recently you may have seen Megan as Lola in Artistry’s production of Damn Yankees. Other recent roles include Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors, Susan in [title of show], and The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. In addition to being on stage, Megan has been involved behind the scenes in other productions including choreographing ACT’s production of Cinderella and NCCS’ recent musical, The Wizard of Oz. Megan lives in Saranac Lake with her husband Pete, the best dogs ever, Abby and Perry, and her stepchildren, Eli and Mayah (when they decide to stop home from college). Megan works as a clinical pharmacist specializing in oncology treatment at Adirondack Medical Center. She enjoys family time, motorcycle rides, and crazy adventures with her family. Megan would like to thank her family for their love and support, especially her husband, Pete, for listening to the same songs a hundred times and running lines with her until the early morning hours.
Cliff Bradshaw
Kilian Croghan
Kilian Croghan is so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Artistry's production of Cabaret! Kilian was previously featured in ACT's The Music Man (Tommy Djilas), as well as AuSable Valley's productions of Mamma Mia, Footloose, Sister Act, and The Little Mermaid. He graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a degree in Fine Arts, and teaches classes at the Strand Center for the Arts in Plattsburgh.
Fraulein Schneider
Brenda Chase McColgan
Brenda Chase McColgan loves her job as a special education aide in Peru CSD. Most recently, she appeared as Bellomy in The Fantasticks with The Depot Theatre, as well as Alice in last summer’s The Addams Family. Other favorite roles include Vivian Bearing in W;t and The Witch in Into the Woods, both with ACT, Linda Porter in the one woman show Love, Linda, Mary Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life, Hannigan in Annie, The Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd, and her run in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change with Showstoppers, Inc. Brenda and her husband can often be found performing Broadway standards together, both on stage and in their living room. She is delighted and thankful to do so for you tonight! She dedicates her performance to Monica and Finn, her most favorite people!
Herr Shultz
Bill McColgan
Bill McColgan most recently performed in ACT’s 2023 productions of W;t and Damn Yankees. Locally, he has also appeared with ACT in Into the Woods (The Baker) and Hello, Dolly! (Horace), at the Strand in ART’s The Producers (Max) and It’s a Wonderful Life (George), and with the Depot Theatre in The Addams Family (Mal Beineke). Favorite shows/roles over the years include: Urinetown (Lockstock), Children of Eden (Father), and Les Miserables (Bishop), along with the murderous trio of Jasper in Edwin Drood, Jud in Oklahoma!, and the Demon Barber in Sweeney Todd. Professional credits also include I Do! I Do! (with the exquisite Brenda Chase McColgan), Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know, and more than 300 performances as Smudge in Forever Plaid. Bill and Brenda have been featured at Plattsburgh’s Curbside at the Harborside drive-in summer concert series. He is very proud to be Monica and Finn’s dad and to serve our beautiful region as a member of the team at Mountain Lake PBS.
Fraulein Fritzie Kost
Carlinda LaPierre
Carlinda LaPierre is so grateful to be included in the beautifully talented cast of Cabaret. With a love for storytelling and a desire to bring joy to their local community, Carlinda has been actively involved in community theatre productions for several decades. Carlinda has taken on a range of roles in her time on the stage including Janet van de Graaf in The Drowsy Chaperone, Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Inga in Young Frankenstein, Erma in Anything Goes and most recently, Meg in the ACT production of Damn Yankees. In addition to theatre, Carlinda has performed with the local barbershop quartet Pitch a Fit and has been a part of All-State and All-Eastern chorus groups including performances at Carnegie Hall. Off the stage, Carlinda works as a Doctor of Pharmacy and is Mom to two wonderful children, Finn and Aria, who have inherited her love of the stage. Carlinda is grateful for the support of her local community and truly believes in the transformative power of theatre and the ability to create meaningful connections through storytelling.
Herr Ernst Ludwig
Max Longware
Max Longware is excited to be participating in Cabaret, his seventh production with Artistry Community Theater. Max has been performing
since he was in pre-kindergarten. He loves the theater and is honored to be working with
such a talented group of actors. Past roles for Max include Ambrose in Hello Dolly,
Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Smokey in Damn Yankees, and Jeff in [title of show]. One of his new favorite pastimes is working on great theater productions with his amazing girlfriend Beth Abair (Emcee). He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he has enjoyed working with this stellar
cast.
Rosie
Frenchie
Rosie
Gigi Mason
Gigi Mason is ecstatic to be back with her ACT family. Prior credits with ACT include Sister in Damn Yankees, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, Dancer in Cinderella, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, and an ensemble role in Hello Dolly. Gigi is the Education Outreach Dire
Gigi Mason
Gigi Mason is ecstatic to be back with her ACT family. Prior credits with ACT include Sister in Damn Yankees, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, Dancer in Cinderella, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Mrs. Paroo in The Music Man, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, and an ensemble role in Hello Dolly. Gigi is the Education Outreach Director for the Depot Theatre in Westport with the goal to expand youth exposure to the theater arts in our region. This past summer Gigi directed Matilda Jr. for the Depot Academy, working with 32 amazingly talented area thespians ages 7-17. Gigi has directed and acted in several other regional theater companies including the Essex Theatre Company, Clinton Community College and the Lake Placid Center for the Arts, and she sang in the trio “Ya Got Treble”. She has sung with the Pleasant Valley Chorale for over 30 years. Gigi was associated with Boquet River Theatre Festival (BRTF) from the summer of 1998 through 2018 as a costumer, director and producer, and is passionate about nurturing young actors. Gigi joined the directorial staff of the AuSable Valley Players in 2017 and has had the privilege of choreographing Grease, Chicago, WIlly Wonka, Mamma Mia and Footloose. Gigi is always grateful for the opportunity to be on stage and wants to thank Derrick, Kathy, Meaghan, Annie Laurie, her fellow actors and her handsome husband Eddie for all the love.
Lulu
Frenchie
Rosie
Brianna Murphy
Bri’s love of theater spans in front of the curtain as well as behind. She has supported ACT shows such as Into the Woods and Damn Yankees by making costumes and assisting in quick changes and touch ups. She has played supporting roles in Millie, The Odd Couple, and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Cabaret marks her first return to the stage since 2014.
Frenchie
Frenchie
Frenchie
Kristin Campbell
Kristin Campbell is thrilled to be part of Cabaret as her first Artistry production. Since moving to Plattsburgh, she has made her return to theater as Juror Two in 12 Angry Jurors, part of the ensemble in Rock of Ages, and as Zeus, Achilles, the Cyclops, and others in The Iliad, the Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in
Kristin Campbell
Kristin Campbell is thrilled to be part of Cabaret as her first Artistry production. Since moving to Plattsburgh, she has made her return to theater as Juror Two in 12 Angry Jurors, part of the ensemble in Rock of Ages, and as Zeus, Achilles, the Cyclops, and others in The Iliad, the Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less. Prior to her turns on the Plattsburgh stages, she performed with the Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio in Montpelier, Vermont, and in productions of Vagina Monologues during all three years that she was in law school.
Texas
Texas
Texas
Chelsea Lancaster
Chelsea is very excited to return to the stage after 4+ years with this production of Cabaret in conjunction with Artistry Community Theater! Chelsea’s previous work includes two years with Plattsburgh’s Scarlett and The Rough cabaret/variety show, Shrek: The Musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show and more. In her spare tim
Chelsea Lancaster
Chelsea is very excited to return to the stage after 4+ years with this production of Cabaret in conjunction with Artistry Community Theater! Chelsea’s previous work includes two years with Plattsburgh’s Scarlett and The Rough cabaret/variety show, Shrek: The Musical, Rocky Horror Picture Show and more. In her spare time Chelsea is an avid reader, cross stitcher and dancer. Chelsea would like to thank everyone involved in Cabaret for such a warm welcome back! She also deeply appreciates her wonderful husband, son and family and friends for all of their support for her passions.
Helga
Texas
Texas
Gabrielle Wrisley
Gabrielle Wrisley (She/Her) ascends to the stage once more after many turbulent years of re-discovering herself. With all the challenging days behind her, smiling cheek to cheek, Gabrielle proudly presents herself as Helga- a fierce but delicate Kit Kat Klub Dancer! Few may vaguely remember the little dancer from various
Gabrielle Wrisley
Gabrielle Wrisley (She/Her) ascends to the stage once more after many turbulent years of re-discovering herself. With all the challenging days behind her, smiling cheek to cheek, Gabrielle proudly presents herself as Helga- a fierce but delicate Kit Kat Klub Dancer! Few may vaguely remember the little dancer from various shows presented by the Peru Drama Club like their 2020 production of Tuck Everlasting, as Mae Tuck. Before embarking to the stage once again Gabrielle wishes to send her full love and regards to all who have danced and sang alongside her. From the exciting but cozy City of Bayawan, to the proud Borough of the Bronx, and all the way back to Plattsburgh! She believes whole heartedly that she would not be on the stage today if it weren't for all the love and divine support presented. Especially that given by Josh Allen Vilbar Trayvilla, whom Gabrielle is deeply thankful to have in such a crazy world!
Bobby
Texas
Bobby
Mason Barber
Mason Barber is thrilled to return to the beautiful and historic Strand Theatre for Cabaret. He holds a BA in Music and Theatre from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. While pursuing his degree, he was nominated thrice for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship for his
Mason Barber
Mason Barber is thrilled to return to the beautiful and historic Strand Theatre for Cabaret. He holds a BA in Music and Theatre from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. While pursuing his degree, he was nominated thrice for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship for his work on The Importance Being Earnest as Lady Augusta Bracknell, A Peter Rabbit Tale as Peter Rabbit, and She Kills Monsters as Orcus/Ronnie. Previous credits include: Henry in Next to Normal (ETC), Barnaby Tucker in Hello, Dolly (ACT), Igor in Young Frankenstein (CCC), Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Show (ART), and Will Ogden in Mothers and Sons (ACT). He takes pas de deux classes at Adirondack Dance Academy to learn ballet and has performed with them numerous times. He has worked for the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts in several of their summer Shakespeare in the Park productions. Mason would like to thank the creative team for this wonderful opportunity.
Victor
Victor
Victor
Roscoe Duquette
Previously an ensemble member in ACT's production of Little Shop of Horrors, Roscoe is a recent graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a BA in Studio Art. While primarily considering himself a painter, Roscoe enjoys many artistic pursuits (including this one!) and one can find some of his works in Old Soul Design Shop. Roscoe is
Roscoe Duquette
Previously an ensemble member in ACT's production of Little Shop of Horrors, Roscoe is a recent graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a BA in Studio Art. While primarily considering himself a painter, Roscoe enjoys many artistic pursuits (including this one!) and one can find some of his works in Old Soul Design Shop. Roscoe is very excited to be a part of his second production with ACT and is thankful for being introduced to such an amazing musical as Cabaret. Upon his first encounter with the show, Roscoe saw some of his own life hauntingly reflected back at him in the show's depiction of the vibrant live of Berlin in 1929-1930. He hopes that the audience will be touched and inspired by the show similarly to how he was.
Hans
Victor
Victor
Aidan Croghan
Herman
Victor
Herman
Sebastian Kuhn
Sebastian Kuhn (Herman) is so excited to do this production of Cabaret, it has been a pleasure to work on one of his favorite shows! Some of his recent credits consist of Sweet Charity (featured ensemble), The Sound of Music (Friedrich), 9 to 5 ( Dwayne Rhodes), Spring Awakening (ensemble/us) And Music Man (Charlie Cowell).
Sebastian Kuhn
Sebastian Kuhn (Herman) is so excited to do this production of Cabaret, it has been a pleasure to work on one of his favorite shows! Some of his recent credits consist of Sweet Charity (featured ensemble), The Sound of Music (Friedrich), 9 to 5 ( Dwayne Rhodes), Spring Awakening (ensemble/us) And Music Man (Charlie Cowell). He has credits in assistant directing both music and artistic and choreography at his theater back at home. Born in Rochester, Studying Music Arts Management and Music Performance at SUNY Plattburgh. He hopes you have an enjoyable experience with the cast!
Max
Bruno / Rudy
Bruno / Rudy
Matt Tetreault
Bruno / Rudy
Bruno / Rudy
Bruno / Rudy
Ethan Luoma
Child
Bruno / Rudy
Child
Aria Mahoney
Aria is so excited to be back on stage in her third production with ACT. Aria is a second grader at Mooers Elementary. Other than theatre, her favorite activities include dancing, singing, reading and creating art in all forms. When she is not at school or on stage, Aria enjoys cooking with her mom and playing with her brother
Aria Mahoney
Aria is so excited to be back on stage in her third production with ACT. Aria is a second grader at Mooers Elementary. Other than theatre, her favorite activities include dancing, singing, reading and creating art in all forms. When she is not at school or on stage, Aria enjoys cooking with her mom and playing with her brother Finn. She hopes to one day star in the title role of her favorite musical, Matilda. Wilkommen! She hopes you enjoy the show.