Evan Blust (He/Him) Ensemble U/S Brad and Rocky

Evan Blust (Ensemble, U/S Brad and Rocky) is a rising Junior at Otterbein University with a Major in Musical Theatre and a Minor in Dance from Trenton, OH. This is his first show with The Carnegie and he couldn’t be more excited! His previous credits include Footloose (Ren McCormack), Newsies (Crutchie), Cabaret (Ernst Ludwig), and The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward Q. Tentacles). Evan would like to thank Eric, Tyler, Steve, and everyone in the cast and crew for such a wonderful experience and the chance to be in a dream show! Now, let’s see you shiver with antici…!

Dusty Ray Bottoms (Dustin Rayburn) Frank N’ Furter

DUSTY RAY BOTTOMS is a Kentucky native known for their career as a drag queen and stage performer in NYC, as well as appearing on the Emmy Award winning season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.  In addition to RPDR, Dusty’s screen credits include DASH & LILY (Netflix), HOT ONES (FX), VINYL(HBO), and the award-winning  documentary CONVERSION.  On stage, Dusty originated the roles of The Mistress of Ceremonies in the original musical CLEOPATRA(Off-Broadway) and The Narrator in the original play THE SALEM BITCH TRIALS (Off-Broadway), and has been fortunate to tour and entertain audiences around the world. Throughout their career, Dusty has used their platform to support causes close to their heart; most notably, The Louisville Pride Foundation, Ban Conversion Therapy Kentucky, The Trevor Project, and The Amandla Development in Philippi, South Africa. Dusty has been photographed for PLAYBOY, ATTITUDE, OUT, and ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE, as well as ads for MAC Cosmetics and SKYY Vodka.

Dusty can now be found performing regularly in Louisville KY Hosting Friday Nights /THE Drag Race Viewing Party at Big Bar, Drag Brunch at Le Moo and “The After Show Show!” At Actors Theatre of Louisville!

Dusty would like to thank their amazing husband Marc for his continued love and support. Thank you Thank you! Love you to the moon and back!

Brian Cheung (He/Him) Ensemble, U/S Dr. Scott & Eddie

Kristen Das Usher, U/S Magenta

Kristen Das is a recent graduate of UC CCM (c/o 25) and is thrilled to return to Cincinnati to reprise this role in one of her favorite shows of all time. Recent credits include; DIWALI: SONGS OF LIGHT AND JOY (NYU x Live & In Color), HAIR (CCM), and IN THE GREEN (CCM). Represented by Henderson Hogan. Insta: @itskristendas

Claire Dillon (She/Her) Ensemble, U/S Columbia

Sam Evans Magenta

Ian Timothy Forsgren Ensemble, U/S Frank N’ Furter, Riff Raff

Ian Timothy Forsgren is elated to return to Rocky Horror at the Carnegie! Ian has performed and premiered work in numerous regional and international productions and festivals.  He is also an award winning filmmaker previously featured in USA Today and international screenings; an award winning published photographer; and teaches yoga and pilates, in which he was named “Best New Fitness Instructor” by Cincinnati Magazine.  Ian dedicates this performance in loving memory of his mother and his dear friend Frank, whose love for art and this community permeates everything he does. IG: @_hey_ian_timothy_

Annika Jonker (She/Her) Ensemble, U/S Janet

Pam Kravetz The Narrator

“There is no business like show business.” Pam, a mural makin’, street paintin’ quilt sewin’, yarnbombin’, curatin’, flashmobin’, tutu wearin’ rootin’ tootin’ art monster, got bit by the theater bug. Now, she adds actor to her CV as a regionally & nationally recognized visual artist with more than 50 art exhibits & installations. You may know Pam as a visual artist whose artwork ranges from street art, interactive installations and performance art. Flamboyant and performative, it was inevitable that she would one day return to the stage. Pam is best known for her role in 1979 with the Indian Hill High School production of WINNIE THE POOH. Pam was Winnie the Pooh – she still remembers her favorite line, “tut tut, it looks like rain!” But, after last year’s run of The Rocky Horror Show, Pam can list the role of The Narrator as her most favorite role ever! Pam is over the moon, verklempt, and so incredibly excited to be making a return to theatre at The Carnegie! With its incredible staff, director, actors, musicians, stage crew & creators for the ROCKY HORROR SHOW. This is a dream come true be part of Rocky 2.0.

Ethan Kuchta, he/him (Ensemble/Righteous Brother/Nick) Ethan Kuchta is currently pursuing a B.S. in Game Development from Full Sail University. Previous credits include Lieutenant Brannigan in GUYS AND DOLLS (The Carnegie), Ryweth/Fenris in NARNIA THE MUSICAL (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati), and Anchor/Nigel/Others in DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO JR. (The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati).

Tommi Lea (She/her) Columbia/Usherette

Sean Miller-Jones Eddie/Dr. Scott

Sean is from Hamilton, Ohio, and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Wright State University. He is thrilled to return to The Carnegie after appearing last summer in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and BEAUTIFUL. Recent credits include Edna Turnblad in HAIRSPRAY at Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre, Oscar in SWEET CHARITY at Cincinnati Music Theatre, and Card 7 in ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Sean would like to thank Ben and Frasier for their constant love and support. www.seanmillerjones.com

Caroline Rakestraw Janet Weiss

Tommy Sanders (he/him/his) Brad Majors

Tommy is a senior musical theatre major at Point Park University and is thrilled to return to the first stage he performed on, over 10 years ago. Select credits include: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour Krelborn), NEWSIES (Jack Kelly), PERIOD PIECE (Patrick-Hugh Birdie), FOOTLOOSE (Ensemble), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Charlie Brown), CINDERELLA (Ensemble), JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Joseph). He would like to thank Eric Byrd, Tyler Gabbard, and the whole team for creating such a nuanced and campy show that does the cult classic justice; much love to his Janet and the cast! And many thanks to his friends for their support!
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Kyle D. Taylor (He/They ) Riff-Raff

Kyle would like to thank you for joining them at one of their favorite shows at one of their favorite places, The Carnegie! You may remember Kyle as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, or Harry in Kinky Boots. When they aren’t on stage, they work for The Carnegie as the Education Associate, bringing theater and other art forms to the children of Covington Independent Public Schools. Kyle would like to thank the cast and crew for all their dedication, diligence, and being downright delightful to work with. Lastly, they would like to thank their family, and their partner Kelsi. Without their love and support, none of this would be possible. Get your freak on! And enjoy the show!

Eric Byrd (He) Director/Choreographer

Eric is a Cincinnati native who moved home from NYC in 2016. He recently served as Management Associate at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and was the Associate Artistic Director at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for five years. Eric currently teaches in the musical theatre department at CCM and directed CINDERELLA and SHE LOVES ME last season. Additional directing and/or choreography credits include FOOTLOOSE and DISNEY’S NEWSIES at the Incline, RENT at The Carnegie, ANNIE, SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL, RAPUNZEL’S HAIRY FAIRY TALE, and GARFIELD THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE 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. Wright State University alum! 

Julie Cowger (She/Her) Lighting Designer

Julie Cowger recently moved to Cincinnati from Los Angeles, CA where she was on the Lighting team at the Geffen Playhouse. She is currently in charge of Lighting at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT). She was previously in the Lighting Department at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (CPIP) where she lead and programmed in the Rouse Theatre. This included productions like FRIDA, A CHORUS LINE, SEVEN GUITARS, RING OF FIRE, SHANE, CLYDES, & A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Recent projects include FINDING NEMO KIDS!, THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, and CHICAGO with the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Academy LIVE! program. She co-designed and programmed Drew & Lea Lachey’s LABEL-LESS at CPIP and plans to join them again in 2024. Julie will be Associate Lighting Designer on TCT’s SANTA CLAUS THE MUSICAL in their final season at the Taft Theatre before moving on to become the Lighting Supervisor at the newly renovated Emery Theatre in 2025. Visit @julieacowger on Instagram for more information.

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.

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.

Mia Catherine Sound Effects Designer

Mia Catherine is a Sound Designer & Audio Engineer based in Cleveland, OH. Her previous designs at The Carnegie include HELLO, DOLLY!, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (2024), TICK, TICK…BOOM!, and BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.