Patrick Comunale Clarence, Ernie, Horace

Patrick Comunale is a Junior BFA Acting Major at UC CCM with a minor in Philosophy and a concentration in ethics. His recent credits include Antigonus in The Winter’s Tale at CCM, Chris in The Interview at Beth Jacob Synagogue (Dayton, Ohio), and Tommy Djilas in The Music Man with Epiphany Players Ministry (Dayton, Ohio). He recently starred in CCM’s Film Lab project Go Rest Young Man as James and in award winning director Mike Gasaway’s Seven (Minutes). When he’s not studying or performing Patrick enjoys playing guitar and drums, working on voiceover, and raising awareness about the dangers of AI. Early next year he’ll be directing This Is Our Youth at The Well Cincinnati, as well as playing Ben in CCM’s Buffalo Talks to the Moon, and assistant directing CCM’s production of Antigone.

Sophie Stockton Violet Bick, Ruth Dakin Bailey

At CCM: Beth in John Proctor is the Villain, Mopsa in The Winter’s Tale
Elsewhere: Understudy/Swing for Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Macbeth, Gloria in Covedale Theater’s Wait Until Dark

Jordyn Hill Mary Hatch Bailey

Jordyn Hill is thrilled to make her Carnegie debut! A senior Acting Major from Cincinnati OH, her CCM credits include Hermione in THE WINTER’S TALE, Caroline in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, and Chief of Police in CLUE.

Lilia Villaflor Foley Artist, Charlie

Lilia Villaflor is a Filipino American actor from Joliet, Illinois. Her credits include THE LIGHT CHASERS (The Know Theater), LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (Cincinnati Shakespeare Co. co-production CCM), EMILIA (CCM), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (CCM), and JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN (CCM).

Trace Henderson Uncle Billy, Mr. Collins, Cop

CCM- Pride and Prejudice, Transmigration Spring, and Fall 2025

Sam Hopper Peter Bailey, Mr. Gower, et al

This is Sam’s second show with CCM but first show with the Carnegie! Last year you may have seen Sam as the Officer in William Shakespeare’s THE WINTER’S TALE. Sam has also appeared professionally as Juror #6 in 12 ANGRY MEN and Freddy Einsford-Hill in MY FAIR LADY at the Barn Theatre. In his free time, you can catch Sam bird watching, perfecting his cooking skills, or doing the New York Times Crossword. Sam wants to thank Denton Yockey and Brant Russell for this opportunity and his family and his girlfriend for being such big supporters! Socials: Instagram – @Big_Guy_Acting

Dash Green George Bailey

Dash Green is ecstatic to make his Carnegie debut! He is a senior acting major at the University of Cincinnati CCM, and originally from Chatham, New Jersey. At CCM, Dash has performed in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN as Carter Smith, THE WINTERS TALE as The Shepard, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, and CLUE. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad, and brother Ronan. Shout out CCM A’26!!!

Carson Mehlbauer Marty and Mrs. Hatch, Martini

Carson Mehlbauer is an actor, accompanist, and composer from Louisville, Kentucky. At the Carnegie: Cuddy in WITCH, Ambrose in HELLO, DOLLY! Elsewhere: Mr. Collins in PRIDE & PREJUDICE (CCM), Ellis in THE LIGHT CHASERS (Know Theatre Cincinnati). Thanks to my classmates and best friends in CCM A26! @coritakent.collective

Miranda Myers Rose Bailey, Matilda, et al

CCM: Transmigration, The Blue Hour
Other recent credits: ‘In The Middle’ short film, ‘Echoes Through Time’ short film, ‘Buffalo Talks to the Moon’ Workshop at The Carnegie

Gavin Elbert Announcer, Joseph, Harry, et al

Gavin Elbert (He/Him) is honored to make his Carnegie debut among such a talented group of friends this holiday season. He is a current junior Acting major at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Recent credits include Camillo in THE WINTER’S TALE, Lee Turner in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, and Mr. Bingley in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at CCM. Other credits include Rolf Gruber in SOUND OF MUSIC (PACE Center), Company Member at Adam’s Mystery Playhouse in Denver, CO, and Owen in EIGG: THE MUSICAL (Edinburgh Fringe Festival).

Gavin is grateful for the endless love and support of his family and friends who make his life truly “wonderful,” and wishes everyone a happy holiday season.

Bryce Nevison Mr. Potter

Bryce Nevison is a trained actor from the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music. He was born and raised in Huron Ohio. His theater credits include Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, Autolycus in The Winter’s Tale, and Jonny in Let the Right One In. He is also the assistant director to the new upcoming adaptation of Rope. Outside of theater, his hobbies include cooking/baking, running, chess, watching movies, writing poetry, and participating in DnD campaigns.

Ryker Sohmer Tommy Bailey

Ryker is 10 years old and in the 4th grade as a drama and harp major at the School for Creative and Performing Arts. He is also learning bass guitar and vocal performance at School of Rock making him no stranger to the stage. He is thrilled to be part of CCM’s production of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE in the role of Tommy and grateful to be working with this incredible team! He’d like to thank his friends and family for their love and support.

Ellie Mayall Zuzu Bailey

Ellie is very excited to make her theatre debut as Zuzu Bailey in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. She has past experience in musical theatre and dance. When she’s not on stage, she enjoys reading Dog Man books, hanging with her Bernese Mountain Dog named Moose, and playing Princess. Ellie wants to thank everyone for supporting CCM and hopes you enjoy the show!

Cate Lovelace Janie Bailey

Cate is thrilled to be playing Janie in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE! She is a 7th grader at The Seven Hills School and has loved being on stage since she was little. Cate frequently performs and trains with the Seven Stars Theater Company, CCM Prep, TCT, and PAI, participating in TCT’s STAR Intensive this past summer and training every weekend with CCM Prep’s Musical Theatre Cohort. Cate’s recent favorite credits include Jovie in ELF JR., Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., and Young Fiona in SHREK JR. Outside of theatre, Cate enjoys competition cheerleading and hanging out with her two dogs, Teddy and Maisy, and two cats, Roxie and Rip. She is so excited to be performing with this amazing cast. Cate hopes you enjoy the performance and have a happy holiday season!

Soren Russell Pete Bailey 

Soren Russell is a 6th grader at Wyoming Middle School. He has performed in THE FEARSOME PIRATE FRANK and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at WMS, ALL MY SONS at Wyoming High School, and multiple Shakespeare plays as part of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s summer programs. He loves baseball, his dog Eliot, and his Snail Shelly.

Maggie Harris Stage Manager

This is Maggie’s first show with the Carnegie! CCM credits include WONDERFUL TOWN, EMILIA, RAPPACCINI’S DAUGHTER.

Mary Scott Production Assistant

Mary is a Freshmen Stage Management student at CCM, and this is her first production with The Carnegie.
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