Acting Company
Adinah Alexander (Golde) Broadway: Original cast of The Wedding Singer, Wicked, Urban Cowboy and Parade. National Tours: Parade and the World Premiere of Whistle Down The Wind, both directed by Harold Prince. Off-Broadway: Janis Joplin in Love Janis, The No-Frills Revue by Martin Charnin, Ruthless. Regional: Madame Thenardier in Les Miserable at The Pioneer Theatre, Emma Goldman in Ragtime directed by Stafford Arima, Mama Rose/Mazeppa in Gypsy at Sundance, Rosalie in Carnival. Hannigan in Annie. Plays include Dirty Blonde directed by Lorreta Greco, The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe by Lily Tomlin, Danny And The Deep Blue Sea, All In The Timing and Eleemosynary.
Mariah Belgrod (Bielke) is excited to be a part of The Fulton Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. She is 10 years old and in the fourth grade. Mariah takes tap, ballet and voice. She got her start in acting with the Fulton Theatre at the age of seven where she appeared as Flora, in the Turn of the Screw. Mariah also appeared in Oliver! last season at the Fulton. Thank you to family, friends and all at the Fulton Theatre for this wonderful opportunity.
Stephen Berger (Tevye) is very pleased to return to Anatevka after a very long absence. He last performed the role of Tevye at the age of seventeen at Mount Saint Josephs Academy for Girls! He made his Broadway debut in the 1982 revival of Neil Simon’s Little Me. His other Broadway credits are Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Wonderful Town, True West, The Dinner Party, Into The Woods and The Pajama Game. Off Broadway he was in the casts of A New Brain; That's Life; Beau Jest; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh; Isn't It Romantic and Nite Club Confidential. Stephen has toured nationally in Annie, Rumors and Ken Hill’s Phantom Of The Opera. Stephen has performed in regional theaters throughout the country including The Denver Center Theatre Company,The Dallas Theatre Center, The Cleveland Playhouse, Stage West, The George Street Playhouse, Papermill Playhouse, Cincinatti”s Playhouse In The Park,The Repertory Theater Of St. Louis, The Walnut Street Theatre and The Seattle Repertory Theatre. He has portrayed various judges and lawyers through the years on Law & Order. A proud member of Actor’s Equity Association since 1975, Stephen is married to the beautiful and talented actress, Jan Leigh Herndon. Stephen is an AVID golfer and welcomes invitations to play the local courses!
Scott Breitbart (Nachum,The Beggar) is honored to be making his first appearance at the Fulton Theatre. Other resident theatre work includes Abe Lincoln in Illinois at the Vivian Beaumont in NYC, Guys and Dolls at Indiana Repertory Theatre, and Fiorello! at the Goodspeed Opera House. Additional shows include Singin' in the Rain, Pippin, No, No, Nanette, Annie and Sweet Charity. Thanks to friends and family for their continued support.
Rachel Coloff (Yente) is thrilled to be making her Fulton debut. Her recent credits include the Anne Rice/Elton John musical Lestat, Yente in Fiddler On The Roof, with Alfred Molina and Harvey Fierstein, Soupy Sue, Hope Cladwell, and Penelope Pennywise in the Tony award-winning Urinetown. Her favorite roles include Kate in Brighton Beach Memoirs, at the Emelin Theatre, Morgan LeFey in Camelot, at The Berkshire Theatre Festival and Mrs. Einsford-Hill in My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center with Kelsey Grammer, Brian Dennehy and Kelly O'Hara. Before coming to New York, Rachel worked in Seattle at ACT where she premiered the Alan Ackbourne play Dreams From A Summer House, and premiered the Seattle Opera commission, Das Barbecu! Other Seattle credits include Leonie in Feydeau's A Flaw in the Ointment and Celeste I in Sunday in the Park with George, both at the Seattle Rep. Since then she has been in four Broadway shows and can be heard on numerous cast albums; Cole Porter's Out Of This World, Candide,(the 1997 B'way Revival, directed by Hal Prince) Gershwin's Tip-Toes, at Carnegie Hall, Urinetown,and very recently released, Irving Berlin's Face The Music.
Chris Crowthers (Yuri/Label/ Asst. Director/ Dance Capt.) is thrilled to return to the Fulton for this production of Fiddler on the Roof after having hand-jived in Grease last season as “Eugene.” National Tours: Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Aggie/Dance Captain), Crazy for You (Eugene Fodor/Harry), Meet Me in St. Louis (Ensemble). Regional: La Cage aux Folles (Hanna - twice, Lo Singh - once), White Christmas (Ensemble), Grease (Eugene/Dance Captain - three times), Forum (Protean), Save the Goondocks: The Goonies Musical (Francis Fartelli, et al - Best Ensemble 2004 NYC Fringe Festival), A Chorus Line (Greg), 42nd St. (Ensemble), Damn Yankees (Ensemble), Here’s Love (Ensemble), Wizard of Oz (Ensemble). Anything else: Ask his parents. Thanks: Gary John for this opportunity. His INCREDIBLE family, friends, and two cats for their AMAZING support. And to you for supporting live theatre. Proud member of AEA. www.chriscrowthers.com.
Natan Daskal (Fiddler) is originally from New Hampshire. Natan studied theater and ballet with former actress and dancer Kelly Eggers. He attended the University of New Hampshire before moving to New York City, where he studied at the Joffrey Ballet School. He has also studied at Ballet New England and the School of Boston Ballet. He sends his love and gratitude to his family and teachers.
Alex Dorf (Yeshiva Boy) is an eighth greader at Manheim Township Middle School where he is part of the gifted program, a member of chorus and a select group of ensemble singers. He also studies ballet, tap and jazz at Carol's Academy of Dance. His love for acting started eight years ago on this very stage as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol. Alex has been inover 25 productions since then, co-wrote the script and lyrics for Ephrata Act's Anti-Smoking, appeared in Law & Order and made numeroud commercials including Ozone Action Day, Watersheds of American with Gov. Ed Rendell, and Lancaster County's Visitor's Bureau. Some of Alex's favorite productions include Chip in Beauty & The Beast, Iago in Aladdin, Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island and most recently he had the opportunity to fly as John in Peter Pan. He is thrilled to be back at the Fulton stage where it all began. Deepest gratitude to all tho help him live his dream!
Jeffrey Forman (Yeshvia Boy) Jeffrey is thrilled to be back once again at the Fulton for Fiddler on the Roof after appearing earlier this season in West Side Story and last season in the title role in Oliver! Jeffrey has had numerous roles in school and community theater - a favorite role was Gavroche in Les Miserables. Jeffrey is a freshman at Methacton High School where he sings in the Chorale. He also plays the french horn and plays soccer. He would like to thank his parents and especially his sister Jessica for their support, Mr. Hersh for all the driving, and Mr. La Rosa for this exciting opportunity in Fiddler on the Roof.
Gabrielle I. Harker (Shprintze) is excited to be making her debut on the Fulton stage in Fiddler on the Roof. She was recently seen as Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden at Theatre Harrisburg. Other favorite roles include Annie in Annie and Mushu in Mulan at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Gabrielle has been performing for six years in many community and professional theatres in Pennsylvania. Gabby has been invited to sing in Europe next summer as part of the American Music Abroad program. Gabrielle is a freshman Honors student at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. In her free time (what free time?!) she studies dance and piano. She would like to thank Robert Edwin, her vocal coach, and her family and friends for their support.
Stacie Johnsen (Shaindel) is excited to be making her Fulton debut! Local audiences may recognize her from Theatre Harrisburg’s recent production of The Full Monty (“Susan”) at the Whitaker Center. Off-Broadway: The Baker’s Wife (“Simone”) at the Mint Theatre and Chamber Music (“Mrs. Mozart”) at Primary Stages. Favorite credits include The Frogs at Theatre Three, Six Women with Brain Death at the Kennedy Center and The Island of the Skog at Dallas Children’s Theatre. Many thanks to Gary John and Sarah for taking a chance on a Fulton newbie and to her amazingly loving and supportive husband, Michael. www.myspace.com/johnsenjazz
Motique Korman (Fredel) made her debut in Thoroughly Modern Millie and had returned this season to perform in West Side Story and now Fiddler. She most recently choreographed The Sounds of Christmas at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and Stop the World I Want to Get Off at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. She has performed at all three Prather Family of Theatres. She also performed at Hershey Park and was lead female singer dancer on the Maasdam, Holland America Cruise Lines. Favorite roles include Demeter in Cats, Tormentor in Jesus Christ Superstar, Wendy Jo in Footloose, and June in Gypsy. "It never stops being a thrill to be on stage." Thank You Gary John LaRosa for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks to my family for their constant love and encouragement.
Brittany Leffler (Mirala) is a familiar face around the Fulton. In addition to being a full-time staff member in the costume department, you may have recently seen her on the Mainstage in Grease (Cha Cha) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Miss Flannery) or performing with the Fulton Family Theatre in The Last Call at Tir Na Nog. Brittany is excited to be back on stage in her first Fulton holiday show with this fantastic cast and crew! She earned her BA in theatre performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2005, and now resides in Lancaster. Other favorite credits include The House of Blue Leaves (Bunny), Romeo and Juliet (Nurse), Macbeth (First Witch), and Medea (Nurse). She wishes to thank GJ for this opportunity as well as Anth, BD, Michael, Fulton staff, and YOU for supporting live theatre! Love to Brian and Gus!
Anthony Majewski (Boris/Schmeril) is thrilled to be doing his first show at the Fulton. He just finished playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan at the neighboring Dutch Apple Theater last summer. Some of his favorite roles include Bobby in A Chorus Line, Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, The Sergeant of Police in Pirates of Penzance, and Dr. Craven in The Secret Garden. Anthony graduated from Millikin University with a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in dance. He'd like to extend his gratitude to his loving mother Sue, and his incredible uncles Tom and Roger for all their support. 'It's a dream come true to balance a bottle on my head daily. l'chayim!'
Jennifer Margulis (Chava) is thrilled to be making her debut at the Fulton Theatre! She was most recently seen as Mouse in the new musical Goodnight, Moon in its New York premiere at the Manhattan Children’s Theatre. Other New York and regional credits include Irene in Footloose, Madeline in Mary, Anne in Anne Frank, and Adele in Jane Eyre at Paper Mill Playhouse. Thanks to Gary John and the cast and crew for making this such a wonderful production! NYU CAP 21 ’07.
David Masters (Rabbi) Appeared in the original production on Broadway and the revival of Fiddler starring Zero Mostel. In 1992 and 1993 he played the Rabbi in the 25th Anniversary of Fiddler starring Topol, and returning to Broadway with the show receiving a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. In 1994 - 1995 David appeared as the Inn Keeper in the 30th Anniversary tour starring Theodore Bikel. And, again in the national tour playing the Rabbi in 2001 - 202 starring Theodore Bikel. Once again, David is delighted to be back in his favorite musical.
Jay Miffoluf (Mordcha) is most honored to be making his Fulton debut. A Philadelphia native and Millersville University graduate, he has been performing for regional audiences for the past thirty-five years, having appeared locally with Theatre of the Seventh Sister, Dutch Apple Dinner Theater, Gretna Theater, Open Stage, Theater Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival (where he just appeared in Titus Andronicus), among others. His most recent local appearance was in Fiddler at Gretna last summer, where he portrayed the Rabbi. His credits include such diverse roles as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe?, Vanya in Uncle Vanyna, Henry Drummond in Inherit The Wind, Captain Keller in The Miracle Worker, Applegate in Damn Yankees, Claudius in Hamlet, The Common Man in A Man For All Seasons, Pickering in My Fair Lady, John Honeyman in A Walk In The Woods, Van Helsing in Dracula, and Eddie in Conversations with My Father. He dedicates this performance to his wife, actress-writer Lori Myers, who portrayed Golde in the previous Fulton production, ten years ago, and to Jeff and Jane. And to Willy, of course.
Dennis Moench (Motel) This is Dennis' first show at the Opera House, second time doing Fiddler, and fifth time playing a mensch. This past year he played "Dennis" in the National tour of All Shook Up. He performed in 30 cities, 20 states, and was kissed by Susan Anton 287 times. Off-Broadway: Altar Boyz ("Abraham") and Fame on 42nd St. ("Schlomo"). Various regional productions, summer stocks, and workshops. BFA in Drama from NYU/Tisch and RADA in London more at www.dennismoench.com. Thanks to my agent Craig Holzberg. Love to my family and to E.
Val Moranto (Fruma Sarah/Bluma) is thrilled to be making her Fulton Opera House debut! Broadway: Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Actors’ Fund). European Tour & Japan: Tommy (Acid Queen). Val has done several readings & benefits in NYC. One of her favorites being: Seth's Broadway 101, conceived by the brilliant Seth Rudetsky & directed by Peter Flynn. She has performed in many regional productions including one of her faves: Beehive. Directed by Donna Drake. Feature film & TV credits include: The Nanny Diaries, Mona Lisa Smile, The Sopranos, Law & Order (SVU and Criminal Intent) & Guiding Light . Thanks to Gary John La Rosa, Fulton Opera House, this lovely cast, Barry Kolker, friends, family, my husband TJ & my pups. This one's for you mom!!
Eric Neher (Chaim/Bottle Dancer) is thrilled to be at the Fulton! Tours: Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). Regional: West Side Story (Big Deal), George M! (Sam Harris), Peter Pan and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse), Oliver! (Gateway Playhouse), A Christmas Carol (McCarter Theatre). Performances at Radio City Music Hall, Symphony Space, Avery Fisher Hall, Williamstown Theatre Festival. BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Department of Drama. Gratitude to family, friends, and teachers for love and support. Love you Mama!
Brian Ogilvie (Sasha) is very excited to make his Fulton debut. Recent credits include Jimmy Smith in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Billy Lawlor in 42nd St., Henrick Egerman in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, and Luke in the Detroit/Des Moines company of Altar Boyz. Brian dedicates this performance to his own leading lady, Dana Winkle, whom he married on September 30th of this year. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Ben, Vicki, Jim. www.BrianOgilvie.com
Chad S. Parsons (Mendel/Bottle Dancer) is thrilled to be making his Fulton Opera House debut! A West Chester University graduate he was last seen performing with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra, NJ in Seussical as Horton the Elephant and Jason in A Grand Night for Singing. Chad recently finished performing as the lead male singer with Norwegian Cruise Lines and is very happy to be back on land again! Some of Chad’s favorite regional credits include: Roger in Grease, Charlie Brown in You’re a . . . Charlie Brown, and Vinnie in Lucky Stiff. He would like to thank Gary for this amazing opportunity, and would also like to thank his parents for there continual love and support. Love you Mom and Dad!!
Chrysten Peddie (Tzeitel)is thrilled to be making her Fulton Theatre debut playing one of her dream roles in her favorite show. Chrysten graduated from NYU with a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre. Upon graduating she originated the role of Emilie in the world premiere musical The Game with the Barrington Stage Company, opposite Tony Award winner Sara Ramirez. The following year she played Joan in the Jean Cocteau Repertory's 35th Anniversary off-Broadway revival of Dames at Sea, which garnered he positive reviews in several NY publications, including the NY Times and the 2004 Zagat Guide. She has played numerous roles both in regional and off-off-Broadway productions, including the Ghost of Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol (National Tour), Roberta in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea and the Porter in MacBeth (Red Door Theatre Company, NYC), the Wicked Witch of the West in Yellow Brick Monologues (Maker's Muse Production, NYC), and Emma in Aviation Blonde (TheatreRats, NYC). Chrysten would like to thank Gary John and everyone at the Fulton for this wonderful opportunity. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Shannon and Mikey. Love to Jonathan.
Bruce Rebold (Avram) is honored to be making his Fulton Theatre debut. Regional credits include Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), South Pacific (Emile DeBecque), the Yeston-Kopit Phantom (the Phantom), Man of La Mancha (Cervantes/Don Quixote), La Cage aux Folles (Albin/Zaza), A Little Night Music (Fredrik), The King and I (the King), Kiss Me, Kate (Fred/Petruchio), I Do, I Do! (Michael), Romance/Romance (Alfred/Lenny), Camelot (King Arthur), My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), The Music Man (Harold Hill) and Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson). Much gratitude to Gary John La Rosa for this opportunity as well as his invaluable guidance and support. Always in awe of accomplished musical director/sister Anne Rebold, thanks to his family and lovingly dedicated to his mom. #80 always! Positive Waves!
Shoshanna Richman (Rivka/Grandma Tzeitel) is thrilled to be making her Fulton debut! Favorite credits include Patty Andrews in Sisters of Swing, Little Red in Into the Woods, Hodel in Fiddler, Bella in Rags, Katie in Plain and Fancy, Monica in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, New Stages at the York (off-Broadway), Hair at the Public Theatre for Peculiar Works Project's OFF Stage: the East Village Fragments, Broadway's annual World AIDS Day Concerts. Bachelor of Music: NYU. Thanks to Gary John and everyone at the Fulton for this opportunity, love to family and friends! www.ShoshannaRichman.net
Carolann M. Sanita (Hodel) is excited to be making her Fulton Theatre debut. Regional theatre credits include: A Little Night Music at South Coast Rep, West Side Story at Sacramento Music Circus (with Gary John LaRosa), Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Cape Playhouse, Urinetown at the Geva Theatre, Barnum at Westchester Broadway, Gilbert and Sullivan in Brief(s) at White Plains Performing Arts Center, Evita at Musiktheatre of Chur and Man of La Mancha at the Fireside Theatre. She also starred as Maria in the international tour of West Side Story and as Marian in the first national tour of The Music Man. Carolann recently had the honor of sharing the stage with Julie Andrews in the original musical Simeon’s Gift at Bay Street Theatre. Film and television credits include The Divorce Shower, Super Ego and The Friday Night Fix (FX). Love and thanks to God, family and G!
Jason E. Simon (Constable)has been fortunate enough to perform in every state across America and is very excited to be returning to Lancaster. He recently finished playing Max Bialystock on the national tour of Mel Brooks The Producers. Other favorite roles include: Lenny (Of Mice & Men), Bottom (Midsummer Nights Dream), Old Deuteronomy (CATS), Jeff (Brigadoon), Porthos (The Man in the Iron Mask), Mary Sunshine (Chicago), The Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance), and the Cowardly Lion (The Wizard of Oz, all 5 times). He would like to thank his friends and family for their never-ending love and support. Abu Monkey!!
Michael Strassheim (Schloime/Bottle Dancer)Michael is honored to be making his Fulton debut in Fiddler on the Roof! Regional credits include Keno in The Full Monty (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Pepe in West Side Story, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Grand Hotel (Maine State Music Theatre), and Peter Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera). BFA Carnegie Mellon University. Many thanks to Gary John, DJ, and Marc for this opportunity, and always to mom and dad.
Eric Ulloa (Perchik) is very excited to make his debut here at the Fulton and as a jewish scholar. Before his Torah studies, favorite past roles include Anselmo in Man of La Mancha (North Carolina Theatre), Patrick opposite Sandy Duncan in Mame (Barrington Stage Co.), Smudge in Forever Plaid (Riverside Theatre), Hero in A Funny Thing...Forum (Cincinnati Playhouse/St.Louis Rep), Young Ben in Follies (Barrington Stage Co.),Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie (Prather Theatres) and many others. Eric was a lead vocalist for the mainstage entertainment of Walt Disney Cruiselines. NYC Readings: Red Eye of Love. Eric is a proud member of Actors Equity! Many thanks to the cast, crew and Gary for everything. And as always, love to the Mishpokheh in NYC, Philly, Florida, Dallas and anywhere else those who fuel him are!
Nicky Venditti (Yussel/Bottle Dancer) is exited to return to the Fulton Theatre after having such a wonderful experience doing West Side Story (Pepe) here last September. Regional: West Side Story, Aida (Maine State Music Theatre) A Christmas Carol (North Shore Music Theatre) The All Night Strut (Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre). National Tours: Contact, Swing!. For Ms. P. L'Chaim!
Gavin Waters (Fyedka)is excited to be returning to the Fulton! He was last seen as Baby John in the Fulton's 50th anniversary production of West Side Story. He has worked regionally at the Fireside Theatre, Kansas City Starlight, La Comedia, and the Palace Theatre. Favorite regional credits include Willard in Footloose, Harry Beaton in Brigadoon, Tom Thumb in Barnum, and Honker in The Ugly Duckling. BFA Musical Theatre Missouri State. Resides in Manhattan, originally from Overland Park, Kansas. A big hug to the parents and Leah for all their love and support.
Hal A. Yudof (Lazar Wolfe) Hal is thrilled to be making his Fulton Opera House debut in this production of Fiddler On The Roof. This marks His 16th production of Fiddler, including 2 National tours, as well as a 90 minute version, Created for Harrahs’ Casino/Hotel, by Fiddler author Joseph Stein and veteran Director/Choreographer Sammy Dallas Bayes. Hal will be very familiar to local audiences due to his many years performing at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre (where he has also served as the long time Stage Manager) in such roles as The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard Of Oz, Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar, and the Governor/Innkeeper in Man Of LaMancha to name a few. He has also performed in National tours of Zorba (Katopolis), and The Marriage Proposal// (Tschubokov), as well as regionally across the U.S. He would like to thank Gary John and the Fulton for this amazing opportunity. Hal dedicates his performance to his reasons for being here, his wife Danielle, daughter Sadie, and son Dovev. Originally from Philadelphia, Hal is very pleased to be back in Anatevka.
