Arden Allmon Chastity, (U/S Irma)

Arden is so excited to be back on the Carnegie stage this winter! She is grateful for her family, friends, and the opportunity to do what she loves! Enjoy the show, and don’t fall overboard! Credits: Bird Girl 2 (u/s Gertrude) in SEUSSICAL at The Carnegie, Annabeth in THE LIGHTNING THIEF, Helen in WONDERFUL TOWN, Swing in SWEET CHARITY, at CCM. @ardenallmon

Joey Baciocco Lord Evelyn Oakleigh

Joey is thrilled to be back at The Carnegie this Spring. You may have seen him as The Cat in The Hat in last year’s production of SEUSSICAL. He is a 3x tri-state deadlifting champion, former competitive Rubik’s Cubist and a liar. He loves playing his banjo he named Benji, and complaining about problems that have obvious solutions. His favorite past rolls include dinner, cinnamon, and rock ‘n. Enjoy the show!

Grace Baker Charity, (U/S Reno)

Grace Baker is a junior musical theatre major at CCM. At the Carnegie, she played Jan in GREASE this past summer and was a swing in SEUSSICAL last spring. Her CCM credits include PERCY JACKSON, WONDERFUL TOWN, and SWEET CHARITY. Grace wants to thank all the CCM faculty and everyone behind the scenes at the Carnegie. Enjoy the show!

Andy Bakun Ensemble, Dance Captain

Proud Japanese-American. Oregon Grown. Senior Musical Theatre Major at CCM. Recently seen as BOY in the world premiere staging of THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE. Favorite credits include NEWSIES (Davey), CRAZY FOR YOU (Junior) and WAITRESS (Ensemble) at MT WICHITA. Other CCM credits include HAIR (Margaret Mead/Tribe), WONDERFUL TOWN (Frank Lippencott), SWEET CHARITY (Ensemble), CINDERELLA (Swing), SOMETHING ROTTEN (Swing), ALICE BY HEART (Alfred), RIDE THE CYCLONE (Noel Gruber). @andybakun

Dominic Carroll Moonface Martin

Dominic is thrilled to be back at the Carnegie. You may remember him as Wickersham #2 in SEUSSICAL. Dominic hopes to be on Broadway one day, but is scared he will be turned down for being too handsome. In his free time, Dominic likes to sing. In fact, he has been given nicknames such as “Singing Dom” and “Dominic Sings”, and even “Dominic Sings-Well Carroll”.
Upcoming Credits: Oppenheimer in OPPENHEIMER THE MUSICAL. Thank you Mom.

Monique Churchill Hope Harcourt

Monique is thrilled to be back on the Carnegie stage for one last time before graduation! She would like to thank her family, Benjamin, and all of her teachers for their endless support! Credits at The Carnegie: “Sandy Dumbrowski” in GREASE, “Gertrude McFuzz” in SEUSSICAL, “Lauren” in KINKY BOOTS, and “Ensemble, u/s Sarah Brown” in GUYS & DOLLS. Regional: “Kathy Selden” in SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN at SSMT. At CCM: “All That Jazz, Class, Money Song Soloist” & THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, “Ensemble, u/s Erzulie & Andrea” ONCE ON THIS ISLAND and “Ensemble” in 30 YEARS OF STEPHEN FLAHERTY at Carnegie Hall

Kage Cliburn Swing

CCM: The Lightning Thief. Regional: The Little Mermaid (The MUNY), The Prom (Playhouse on the Square), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Playhouse on the Square), Matilda (Playhouse on the Square), The Wizard of Oz (Playhouse on the Square).
IG: @kagewesleycliburn

Annie Dauk Purity, (u/s Hope)

Annie is so excited to be making her debut at the Carnegie as Purity(u/s Hope)! Recent credits include Thalia in PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF (CCM), Ensemble in SINGING IN THE RAIN(SSMT), and Ensemble in WONDERFUL TOWN(CCM). She is so grateful for her family, friends, and the amazing team on this production!

Josh Devine Billy Crocker

Josh is thrilled to be back at the Carnegie! He is a senior at CCM where he was in THE WORLD GOES ROUND, HAIR (Tribe/US Berger,) and WONDERFUL TOWN (Officer Lonnigan.) He was seen here last year in the Carnegie’s SEUSSICAL (Wickersham 1/The Grinch.) Earlier this school year he was in the U.S. premiere of MYTHIC (Swing) at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. @Joshiedev

Zach “Zoo” Finkelstein Spit

Zach “Zoo” Finkelstein is a Sophomore Musical Theatre Major at CCM, and he is so excited to be at the Carnegie! Regional Theatre: The Bodyguard (Broward Center for Performing Arts), Additional Theatre: The Lightning Thief (CCM), BAA Off-Broadway Showcase. Dance: Flo Rida, Paula Abdul, Diplo, Walk The Moon, Gucci, Snapchat, etc. Shoutout to my friends and family! @zoosgotmoves everywhere!

Jack Haroutunian Captain

Jack Haroutunian is so excited to be back on the Carnegie stage! He was most recently seen as Roger in Grease this past summer, and a Pit Singer/Swing in Seussical last winter. His CCM credits include Luke/Ares/Dance Captain in The Lightning Thief, Tribe/Margaret Mead U/S in Hair, Ensemble/Chick Clark U/S in Wonderful Town. He would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support! @jackharoutunian

Annika Jonker Virtue, Dance Captain

Annika is so grateful to be back at The Carnegie! Originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, Annika is a senior Musical Theater major at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Recent credits: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (Ensemble) at Shenandoah Summer Music Theater, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Ensemble; u/s Janet), TICK…TICK… BOOM! (Susan & Others), GREASE (Frenchy) at The Carnegie, THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Clarisse, Mrs. Dodds, Ensemble; u/s Annabeth), WONDERFUL TOWN (Violet/Ensemble), SWEET CHARITY (Rosie, Ensemble; u/s Ursula) at CCM, and on Carnegie Hall in 30 YEARS OF STEPHEN FLAHERTY. Much love to all her family and friends who support her in everything she does. “inhale, ground, go.” Instagram: @annika.jonker

JJ Korkin Standby Mrs. Harcourt

At CCM: Making her CCM debut in ANYTHING GOES.
Elsewhere: 2025 Jimmy Awards Finalist for her performance as THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Soloist in SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, Caroline/Amy in THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY at Palm Beach Dramaworks (West Palm Beach, Florida).

Diane Lala Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt

Diane Lala is Professor Emerita of Musical Theatre at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she served as director/choreographer for numerous shows including 42nd Street, Carousel, Legally Blonde, Something Rotten and Singin’ in the Rain. Many of her students have gone on to successful Broadway and performing careers. Onstage, Diane has appeared in such roles as Velma Kelly in Chicago and the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods. Diane is a certified Pilates Instructor and an associate member of SDC. She has worked and taught nationally and internationally. Diane is thrilled to be returning to the stage to work alongside her former students.  

Indya Lincicome Reno Sweeney

Indya Lincicome, a Florida native, is currently a senior at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) where she is working toward her BFA in Musical Theatre. Indya recently worked with Music Theatre Wichita where she performed Waitress, Crazy For You. Indya’s CCM performances include Suessical (Bird girl/ Mayzie u/s, Vlad Vladikoff) Wonderful Town, Once on This Island (Mama Euralie), Sweet Charity (Carmen, u/s Nickie), The Stephen Flaherty Tribute at Carnegie Hall, Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker, and Something Rotten. Indya would like to thank her teachers for everything they do, and her family for being the light of her life!!

Max Patrick The Purser

At CCM: Lost Child of God #1 in THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE, and The Purser in ANYTHING GOES. Community Theatre: Lord Farquaad in SHREK (Oconee Youth Playhouse), and John the Baptist in GODSPELL (Oconee Youth Playhouse).

Robert Pavlovich (Elisha)

West Side Story-Shrank, A Chorus Line-Zach, Newsies-Pulitzer, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels-Lawrence, The Pillowman-Tupolski, Search & Destroy-Waxling/Lee, Of Mice and Men-Lenny.  Film: They/Them/US, Blue, Gotti, Bad Lieutenant-PoCall New Orleans, Dusk, Meth The Movie, Emulsion, The Pelican Brief, among others. In Cincinnati, Adding Machine: A Musical-Zero, Eurydice-Father.

Host: WWNO New Orleans All Things Considered. Thanks to Di, Gavin, Tina, Dane, Eliott, Chuck, Don. AEA since 1998.

Jack Bear Ryan Standby for Elisha Whitney 

Jack Bear Ryan is a first-year student pursuing his BFA in Musical Theatre at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music. Born and raised in Chicago, Jack now lives in Fort Lauderdale, where he is a 2026 YoungArts Winner with Distinction in Musical Theater, and a 2025 recipient of Florida Carbonell and Arts for Life scholarships. Jack was previously seen in CCM’s THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Kurt Cobain, Luke & Ares u/s, and Ensemble) and Florida State Thespians’ mainstage production of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Man in Chair). Thank you to the directors, cast, and crew for their warm welcome, and thanks to his parents and two brothers for their endless encouragement and support. Find him on Instagram @jack.bear.ryan

Benjamin Schultz Dippy

Benjamin is delighted to make his debut at The Carnegie. Hailing from San Jose, California, he is currently a freshman Musical Theatre major at UC’s College Conservatory of Music. Some of Benjamin’s high school credits include Hades in HADESTOWN and Aldolpho in THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the latter of which earned him a Rita Moreno Award nomination. He is also a graduate of his high school’s concert and jazz choirs, recently being awarded a Special Commendation for Outstanding Musicianship at the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival.

Griffin Simmons Sailor

Griffin Simmons is a Junior B.F.A. Musical Theatre Major at the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music!
Some of his previous credits include Mingo in CRAZY FOR YOU (Music Theatre Wichita), Mike (Newsie)/Morris Delancey; Crutchie u/s in NEWSIES (Music Theatre Wichita), Ensemble; Ogie u/s in WAITRESS (Music Theatre Wichita), At CCM: Percy Jackson in THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, Tribe Member; Woof u/s in HAIR, Ensemble; Frank/Lonigan u/s in WONDERFUL TOWN, Swing/Dance Captain in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Thank you to my family for your constant support and for being my biggest blessing! Instagram: g_simmons_

Abigayle Kate Gatton Stokes Erma Latour

Abigayle Kate Gatton Stokes is thrilled to make her Carnegie debut as Erma in ANYTHING GOES. She is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major, double-majoring in Communication, at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Her regional credits include 42nd STREET (Ensemble), JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Ensemble), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Ensemble/Chava u/s), CONCERT WITH THE STARS (Featured Ensemble), and CONCERT UNDER THE STARS (Soloist) with The Lexington Theatre Company; MAMA I’M A BIG GIRL NOW! (Chorus) on the national tour at the Lexington Opera House; and BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS (Laurie) with AthensWest Theatre Company. At CCM, she has appeared as a swing in THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND and WONDERFUL TOWN. She sends heartfelt thanks to the creative team, cast, teachers, and her family for their constant support. Enjoy your voyage aboard the S.S. American!
Instagram: @abigaylekate_

Naomi Thuren Swing

Naomi Thuren is an Oregon native and a first year Musical Theatre major at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM). She has had the best time getting to be a part of Anything Goes here at The Carnegie, and hopes you enjoy the show! Her previous credits include…

At CCM: The Light in THE SHARDS OF AN HONOR CODE JUNKIE. Elsewhere: Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID, Persephone in HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION, and Kala in TARZAN at the Teen Musical Theatre of Oregon (Medford, Oregon).

Matthew Williamson Swing

Matthew Williamson is a current Musical Theatre Major at CCM (Class of ’28) and is thrilled to be making his Carnegie Debut! At CCM: Ensemble and U/S Percy in THE LIGHTING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, and Swing in WONDERFUL TOWN. Elsewhere: Eddie and U/S Sky in MAMMA MIA! (Theatre Aspen), Doctor Pinch in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Interlochen Shakespeare Festival), Hamlet in HAMLET (Interlochen Arts Academy). He’d like to shout out Jill, Steve, the CCM Faculty, and his friends for their support!
Instagram: @thematthewwilliamson

Jameson Zoller Ensemble, U/S Billy

Jameson is so excited to return to the Carnegie stage! His recent credits include Swing in And the World Goes Round (CCM), Gabe in Next to Normal (Ensemble Theatre), Swing in Wonderful Town (CCM), Production Tenor in Singin’ in the Rain (The Carnegie), and Roger in Rent (CAST). He is currently pursuing a BFA in musical theatre at CCM. Outside of theatre, Jameson is a 5th degree black belt and certified instructor of taekwondo.
Instagram: jameson.zoller

Eric Byrd Director

Eric is a Cincinnati native who moved back home from NYC in 2016. Eric currently teaches in the musical theatre department at CCM and before that, served as Management Associate at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Associate Artistic Director at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Favorite directing and/or choreography credits include CINDERELLA and SHE LOVES ME at CCM; RENT, GUYS & DOLLS, and THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at The Carnegie; FOOTLOOSE and DISNEY’S NEWSIES at the Incline; ANNIE, SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL, RAPUNZEL’S HAIRY FAIRY TALE, and GARFIELD THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE at TCT. Favorite performance credits include playing Bob Gaudio in JERSEY BOYS at Short North Stage and Bert in MARY POPPINS at TCT. While in NYC he worked in the casting office of Stewart/Whitley, assisting on numerous Broadway, National Tour, regional and cruise ship casting projects. He holds a BFA from Wright State University and an MA from University of Cincinnati.

Jessica Harris Choreographer

Jessica Harris hails from Neptune, New Jersey where she has trained, taught, and choreographed in all styles of dance for over 25 years. Choreographer credits include “Seussical the Musical” (The Carnegie), “The Lightning Thief” (CCM), “Anything Goes” (The Carnegie). Today her work can be seen in multiple NFL and NBA sports arenas all over the country. Harris has had the pleasure of choreographing for the “Lachey Arts” musical theatre company, recording artists “JPOLND” and “7Hills Worship”. Harris is a Visiting Professor of Musical Theatre Jazz and Tap dance at CCM at The University of Cincinnati. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor of dance for 3 years at Miami University of Ohio and Northern Kentucky University. Jessica Harris has received multiple awards and recognition for her work on the national and international level. Her hip-hop choreography in 2018 won the gold medal at the World Dance Championships. She would like to thank her husband Clark and two sons Trent and Troy for their love and support, and gives all the glory to God. (John 3:30)

Julie Spangler Music Director

Julie Spangler is thrilled to be part of Anything Goes! This is her second time music directing for the Carnegie, her first show being Seussical in 2025.

Julie has been the keyboardist for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra since 1991, under Maestro Erich Kunzel and currently with John Morris Russell. She is on faculty at CCM, where she serves as a music director, arranger, and accompanist in Musical Theater. A part of the MT department for over 30 years, she music directs and performs the graduating class’s New York showcase every spring, and many stage performances.

Julie plays often in the Cincinnati Symphony Chamber Series, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra Summermusik Series, and has performed with the classical chamber group concert:nova. She also plays jazz, pop, and rock with a multitude of musicians in the Cincinnati area.

Tyler Gabbard Scenic & Props Designer, Producer

Tyler is the Producing Director of Theatre at The Carnegie, recognized as Cincinnati’s “Favorite Local Theatre” by the BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards and praised by The Sappy Critic as the city’s “go-to theater for musicals.” The League of Cincinnati Theatres declared, “Under its new Theatre Director, Tyler Gabbard, The Carnegie has soared to new heights, quickly becoming one of, if not the, top choice for theatregoers in Cincinnati.” Before joining The Carnegie, Tyler held administrative roles at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University, and the School of the Arts at Northern Kentucky University. He is on the board of CCMPower and previously served as Vice President of the League of Cincinnati Theatres. Tyler worked with Ms. Tina Knowles for three years as the VIP Manager for her annual Wearable Art Gala. Tyler’s career began as the general management intern with Dodgers Theatricals, working on Broadway productions of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, JERSEY BOYS, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. As a scenic designer, his work has been seen in New York City, Los Angeles, and over a dozen venues in Kentucky and Ohio, including more than 20 productions at The Carnegie. He earned the BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Award for Best Scenic Design for his work on THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Tyler holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is an alumnus of the Emerging Leadership Institute of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. His accolades include the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Next Generation Leader Award, features in Movers & Makers’ Notables in Performing Arts, Queer Kentucky’s 25 Faces of Fairness, and Cincinnati Magazine’s Power 100 Rising Stars. Tyler resides in Bellevue with his husband, Jack Manion—an artist and educator—and their dog, Popsicle.

Missy J. White WHAM Designer

Missy J. White holds an MFA in Makeup and Wig Design for Theatrical Production from the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) and a BFA from the School of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) from the University of Cincinnati. She has been teaching Stage Makeup and Wig Construction/Styling courses at Northern Kentucky University since 2019 and began teaching the Wigs, Hair, and Makeup graduate program at her alma mater in October of 2024. Wig Master credits: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Company (2016 SEASON), Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (TROUBLE IN MIND), Northern Kentucky University (PERCY JACKSON, AMELIE, THE PRINCESS PLAYS), and College-Conservatory of Music (HAIR). Design credits: (HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, AH, WILDERNESS!, IDOMENEO, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, 9 TO 5, HOWARD CRABTREE’S WHEN PIG’S FLY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, ANYTHING GOES, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, OKLAHOMA!, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL)

El Bowers Production Stage Manager

Previously, El Bowers has worked as an Assistant Stage Manager for HAIR at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, an Assistant Stage Manager for SOUTH PACIFIC at Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, and the Assistant Stage Manager for the co-production IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE with The Carnegie and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. They would like to thank their family and friends as well as the cast and crew for being so lovely!

Lilly West Assistant Stage Manager

Lilly West (she/her) is a current sophomore from Elgin, IL pursuing her BFA in stage management at CCM. Favorite credits include: Production Assistant for EMILIA and IN THE GREEN & Assistant Stage Manager for CENDRILLON (CCM), PSM for LEGALLY BLONDE and ASM for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Summer Place Theatre) PSM for TWELFTH NIGHT (Goodly Creatures), and PSM for MEAN GIRLS, MARY POPPINS, and 39 STEPS (Steel Beam Theatre). Lilly is also a board member for The Fox Youth Stage in St. Charles, IL. Socials: @lillyjwest

Erin Mormile Production Assistant

Erin Mormile is a freshman stage management major at CCM and she is very excited to be working with the Carnegie! Her previous credits include: THE LIGHTNING THIEF (WHAM). She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support. Erin is excited to work on ANYTHING GOES with the Carnegie for her first show with CCM!

Emma Miller A1

Cincinnati: The World Goes Round, Pride & Prejudice, Hair, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Once on This Island, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music)

Regional: Pump Boys and Dinettes, Tuesdays With Morrie, Clue: On Stage, Jersey Boys (Totem Pole Playhouse), Mrs. Dalloway a New Musical (Cincinnati Shakespeare Company), Grease (The Carnegie)

Education: Junior BFA Sound Design & Technology Student at The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Doug Stock Technical Director

Doug is in his sixth season at The Carnegie, where he has designed sets for LITTLE SHOP…, JOSEPH…, PROOF, AMERICAN IDIOT, DREAMGIRLS, and THE FULL MONTY in addition to overseeing tech for hundreds of concerts and rental events. Previously, he was Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s Assistant Technical Director and Master Carpenter. He was also the Technical Director and Scenic & Lighting Designer at Thomas Worthington High School, his Alma Mater. Graduate of UC-CCM.

Kyle Imbronyev Production Technician

Kyle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Kentucky University. After working both on stage and screen in Los Angeles, CA, he moved back to Cincinnati and became the Artistic Director for a local high school. Kyle would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support, especially his beautiful wife Ellen and their amazing daughter, Millie!