Cast
Sean McDermott - Dean
On Broadway Sean starred as Chris in the original Broadway company of Miss Saigon (opposite Jonathan Price and Lea Salonga), Whizzer in Falsettos (opposite Mandy Patinkin), Rusty in Starlight Express, Danny in Grease. Also, Billy in Flynn Chicago, Sam in Mamma Mia, Lawrence in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the title roles in Jekyll and Hyde, Jesus in Jesus Christ Super Star, Billy in Carousel, The Pirate King in Pirates of Penzance, and Tony in West Side Story. Off-Broadway He played Larry in the critically acclaimed 1st revival of The Boys in the Band (with David Drake and James Lecesne).
Sean played famed role of Hannibal Lecter in Silence! The Musical, also he played Lucifer in Christmas in Hell (a NYMF show in 2017). On TV-Law & Order SVU, Desperate Housewives, Medium, Charmed, Guiding Light. Sean appeared twice on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Johnny Carson. Sean was hand-picked by Barbra Streisand to sing alongside her on her European tour and performed at Carnegie Hall with Bernadette Peters. Sean has numerous recordings all available on iTunes. www.SeanMcDermott.com
Mandy Striph - Calista
Mandy Striph is a Midwest transplant, dog lover, and crossword puzzle enthusiast. Tours: Memphis, Beauty and the Beast. Other credits: Mamma Mia (Tanya), 9 to 5 (Violet), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie).
Jonathan Miller - Raymond
Jonathan Miller is so excited to be a part of this show! Credits include: Little Women(Laurie) and Thoroughly Modern Millie(Jimmy). BFA Musical Theatre, Pace University. @jonathantmiller
Mimi Robinson - Summer
Mimi Robinson is delighted to perform in this zany new show! Favorite credits include national tours: Grinch (Mama Who), Cinderella (Gabrielle), and Disney Cruise Line's musicals (Cruella/Rapunzel behind a screen).
Jay Ellis - Eugene
Jay Ellis is honored to participate NYMF. His stage credits include Stew (Narrator), Regional premier of Passing Strange; Theatrical Rights Worldwide’s Saturday Night Fever (Monty); national tour of Charlotte’s Web (Templeton). Screen credits include Poncho (London Independent Film Festival winner); SJC Films’ Interrogation (Dir. Stephen Caple Jr.). @jellis14 jaycellis.com
Judith Ingber - Olvia
NYMF Debut! Off-Broadway: The Day Before Spring (Musicals in Mufti Series at The York), The Seagull (New York Classical Theatre). Regional: Life Sucks world premiere (Theatre J), Yentl music and lyrics by Jill Sobule (Theatre J), Bus Stop (Olney Theatre, Austin Pendleton dir.) Man of La Mancha (The Shakespeare Theatre), Call of the Wild, the musical (Olney Theatre), Lump of Coal (Adventure Theatre), Swampoodle (Solas Nua). Judith is also proud to be a part of numerous readings and workshops in DC and New York. www.JudithIngber.com
Lukas Poost - Spock
National Tour: Shrek the Musical (Shrek). Off-Broadway: That Bachelorette Show, Prospect Theater Company’s Unlock’d. Regional: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy), Hairspray (Corny Collins). Love and gratitude goes out especially to my SAL family, and to the entire population of Poostville. Rise to the joy! www.LukasPoost.com
Teshomech Olenja - Booth Babe Georgina
Teshomech Olenja is a southern Belle, native of Albany, Ga. Her favorite credits are “Claudia” from “the Bluest Eye,” “Dorothy” from “the Wiz,” and “Sour Kangaroo,” from “Seussical, the Musical.” She’s thrilled to be joining this production.
Justin Michael Duval - Morton / Federal Reserve Chairman
National Tours: Happy Days, Jekyll and Hyde, Dream Girls. Regional: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Chaplin, Accomplice, A Years with Frog and Toad, Lucky Duck and A Brand New Kid. Film: Valentines Day (Directed by Garry Marshall). JustinMichaelDuval.com
Kelsey Schergen - Booth Babe Lucy
Kelsey Schergen is excited to participate in this original work! National Tours: Fame the Musical, Wizard of Oz. Regional: Theatre Aspen, Weathervane Theatre, ABT, Axelrod. BFA NYU Tisch www.kelseyschergen.com @schergen
Connor Saccal - John Wayne / Ambassador
NYMF debut! National Tour/Regional: West Side Story (Chino), Pete the Cat (Jimmy), Hairspray (Sketch), Peter Pan (Lost Boy). Other: Tokyo Disneyland. BFA, Syracuse University. The Luedtke Agency. @connor_saccal
Daniel Scott Walton - Ensemble
Daniel Scott Walton is very excited to join the company of Black Hole Wedding! Favorite Regional credits include Jack Kelly in Disney's Newsies, Frank Schultz in Show Boat, Davey in Disney’s Newsies, Eddie in Mamma Mia, and Piggy in Shrek. Boston Conservatory alum. Daniel sends thanks to his team at The Mine, Mom, Dad, Michael, and Doppy for their endless support. www.danielscottwalton.com @danielscottwalton