Acting Company Bios

Chip Abbott (Sword Dancer) Is so excited to be back at the Fulton, after performing in the 50th Anniversary of West Side Story (A-Rab) last year. Chip most recently served as a Choreographer’s assistant on the new David Yazbek project entitled Ruckus Manhattan scheduled to workshop at Lincoln Center this fall. Other performance credits include: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Whisk/Featured Dancer), Never Gonna’ Dance (Rome-Tone), British Vogue, Holland America Cruiselines (Dance Captain, Australia/New Zealand), and Neil Goldberg’s Imaginique (Dance Captain). Chip has shared the stage with Starr Jones-Reynolds, Jessica Stam, Whoopie Goldberg, and the Tony award winning Harriet Harris. He holds a BPA in Dance from OCU, and has danced with River North Chicago Dance Company, The Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, and the Chase Brock Experience. Chip is a proud new member of Actor’s Equity and sends special thanks to Sarah Primak, Michael Mitchell, and Marc Robin for this amazing experience. Also big thanks to Gina, his amazing family and C.P.R.B for being so supportive, and always believing in him!

Mark Aldrich (Charlie Dalrymple) is very happy to be making his Fulton debut. Off-Broadway appearances include Finian’s Rainbow (Irish Rep), The Audience (Transport Group), Juba (Vineyard) Johnny Johnson (York) and others. Regional credits include: North Shore Music Theatre, Ford’s Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Co., Maine State Music Theatre, Olney Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Actors Theatre of Louisville,Pittsburgh CLO and many others. He toured nationally with Doctor Doolittle. Recently he was seen in Ragtime at the new White Plains Performing Arts Center. TV appearances include Law & Order and L&O: SVU. Films include Gods and Generals and the upcoming Julie & Julia directed by Nora Ephron and starring Meryl Streep. Proud member of Actors’ Equity. As always, thanks to his family and to Jo.

Lani Corson (Chorus) is excited to be making her Fulton debut! She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University and has spent the last two years traveling, first from Alaska to the Caribbean as a lead singer/dancer on a Holland America Cruise ship and then to China as Lorraine on the Asian Tour of 42nd Street. Other regional credits include CATS at Ogunquit Playhouse, The Sound of Music (u/s Leisl) and The Wizard of Oz both at Syracuse Stage, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Columbia) at Seacoast Rep. Thanks to Marc for this opportunity. Love to family and friends. For Papa.

David Diehl (Stuart Dalrymple) is thrilled to be back on the Fulton stage. Previous appearances include Pride's Crossing, The King and I, A Christmas Carol, Evita, Rags, and The Sound of Music. High school credits include Les Miserables (Jean Valjean), Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), The Pirates of Penzance (Samuel), and Drop Dead (Victor Le Pewe). David is a senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School and next year will attend The Peabody Conservatory to study vocal performance. He would like to thank Marc for this opportunity and Michael and his family for all their love and support.

Ariane Dolan(Jean MacLaren) Ariane is so pleased to be back at the Fulton. She was here in Crazy For You. A proud AEA member, some of her favorite shows have been; A Chorus Line (Sheila), Drury Lane Theatre, Singin' in the Rain (Lady in Green) Carousel Dinner Theatre, Zoot Suit (Guera), The Goodman, The Tempest (Sprit) Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Evita (Tango Dancer) Marroitt Theatre, Oklahoma! (Dream Laurie) Drury Lane Oakbrook, Grand Hotel (Countess) Theatre at the Center. Film: Save the Last Dance, Legit. TV: Love in Four Acts (PBS). Ariane is on the faculty of the Lou Conte Dance Studio in Chicago. Thanks for supporting live theater. Love to Marc and her wonderful husband Richard.

Mark Fisher (Tommy Albright) is thrilled to return to the Fulton after playing Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie last summer. Other favorite roles: Serge in The Food Chain, Jean- Michel in La Cage Aux Folles, Man 2 in Songs For a New World and the title role in Bertrand Priest. Regional appearances include Theatre Under the Stars, Maine State Music Theater, Syracuse Stage, Arkansas Repertory, Gateway Playhouse, and Seaside Music Theater. BFA Syracuse University. Thanks to Marc, Michael, Aaron, and the whole Fulton staff and love to family, friends, and Loftiss.

Ben Franklin (Sandy Dean/Frank) comes to the Fulton directly from the 50th Anniversary Tribute of The Music Man starring Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy. Other credits include: My Fair Lady with Kelsey Grammer and the NY Philharmonic, Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Beauty & The Beast (Lumiere), Oklahoma (Will Parker), Peter Pan (Starkey), Urinetown (Tiny Tom), Hairspray (Brad) and the film of The Producers (Singing Nazi Stormtrooper). Love and thanks to Marc and all of my family and friends! Proud AEA member.

David Girolmo(Mr. Lundie) Fulton Theatre Debut - Proud member of Actors Equity Association Broadway - Candide, directed by Hal Prince. Mr. Girolmo has appeared in National tours and regional theatres in 46 of the contiguous 48 states and Canada. (He's still waiting for the elusive Montana, New Mexico tour.) In Chicago: Joseph Jefferson Award nominee for Kiss Me Kate (Fred Graham), Talley's Folly (Matt Friedman), and Jeff recipient for Phantom (Gerard Carierre at Drury Lane Evergreen Park directed by Marc Robin). Nominated for a Wilde award in Michigan for his portrayal of the Scottish hitman "Todd" in the world premiere of Unnecessary Farce at the Boarshead Theatre. At Ravinia: Sweeney Todd (with George Hearn, Patti LuPone), Passion (with Michael Cerveris, Patti LuPone, Audra MacDonald), and The Most Happy Fella (George Hearn). At the Goodman Theatre: A Funny Thing...Forum (directed by Frank Galati), A Christmas Carol (Fezziwig), and The House of Martin Guerre (World Premiere). Mr. Girolmo wishes to thank Marc Robin for almost twenty years of friendship and collaboration, and Heidi for hanging the moon and stars.

Katie Hagen(Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at the Fulton where she was last seen in Crazy For You. She comes directly from performing at the Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Kiss Me, Kate. Other regional credits include All Shook Up (Palace Theatre), Swing! (Prather Theatres), and Singin' In the Rain (Carousel DT). BFA in Dance, Montclair State University. Special love and thanks to Marc! Love to family and Jake.

Eva Heppelman(Jane Ashton) is thrilled to be working again at the Fulton. She was last in Lancaster in the Fulton's production of Carousel. Her favorite roles include Laurie in Oklahoma!, Cathy in The Last Five Years, and Cinderella in Into the Woods. This spring she graduated from Penn State University, where her translation of Moliere's play Les Precieuses Ridicules was performed. She is excited about working with everyone in Brigadoon and particularly would like to thank Marc Robin for this wonderful experience. She sends her love to her family; thank you for all the help!

Samantha Lea Hewes(Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at the Fulton for her third season in a row. You may recognize her from West Side Story, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Crazy for You. Born and raised her in Lancaster Samantha has traveled all over the world from Alaska down to Antarctica and Hawaii across to Holland with Stiletto Entertainment (Holland America Cruise Lines) She also grew up with Prather Entertainment group and performed at American Music Theater. In Oct. she will be traveling to Atlanta, Georgia to perform in the premier of High School Musical 2 with Atlanta Theater of the Stars. Thank you to the people here at the Fulton for always making each experience so magical; my friends and family for their constant love and support and AC for being so cool.

Jessica Dey Kademenos(Meg Brockie) is thrilled to be back at the Fulton! She was last seen as Patricia Fodor in Crazy For You. Favorite credits include Lois Lane in Kiss Me Kate, Annabel in Lucky Stiff and Ado Annie Oklahoma!. She is a BFA musical theatre graduate of Penn State University. She would like to thank Marc Robin and Michael D. Mitchell for this amazing opportunity. Much love to her friends, family and Ben! Always.

Andrew Kindig(Jeff Douglass) proudly returns for his 5th season to the Fulton stage, where he was last seen as Danny in Grease. A Lancaster native, he is involved in the Theatre for Young Audiences at the Fulton and directing at Penn Manor HS in Millersville, PA. Fulton Credits: Eugene Fodor (Crazy for You), Charlie Cowell (Music Man), Ensemble (Carousel), Wickersham Brother (Seussical!), Harry Thaw (Ragtime) Other Regional Credits include: Ali Hakim (Oklahoma!), Emcee (Cabaret), The Cat (Honk!), Rick (Batboy), Diction Coach (Singin' in the Rain) Nick (Who's...Virginia Wolff?). Big thanks to family and friends for all their support. Live the Dream!

Ken McMullen(Archie Beaton) Is pleased to be making his Fulton Theater debut. Most recent credits include General Lord Glossop in Jekyll and Hyde at the Sacramento Music Circus and Manalakas in Zorba as part of the Music in Mufti series at the York theater in NYC. On Broadway he has performed in Beauty and the Beast as Butcher/Eggbeater and A Christmas Carol as Old Joe for nine seasons at Madison Square Garden. National tour credits include Guys and Dolls, Lt. Brannigan and Evita where he understudied Juan Peron. Other credits include South Pacific as Emile de Becque,Titanic as Captain E. J. Smith and Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolf. Thanks and Love to my family and friends that have supported me along this journey thru the years.

Jo Patrick (Harry Beaton) was born in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from the Baltimore School of the Arts. He then became a principal dancer with the internationally renowned Hubbard Street Dance Chicago for 15 years. He also was a featured performer in the 1st National Tour of Fosse and in A New Day with Celine Dion at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Regional Theater credits include Sweet Charity (Jupiter Theatre, FL) Damn Yankees (Marriott Lincolnshire Chicago, IL) and most recently Miss Saigon (CLO of South Bay Cities Redondo Beach, CA). He would like to thank his parents and partner Mark for their loving support. You can order his newly released debut CD Somebody exclusively online at Jopatrick.com. A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Lisa Rumbauskas(Maggie Anderson) is beyond thrilled to be returning to the Fulton and the Amish market! She was last seen here as Louise in Carousel. Other National tour, regional, and film credits include Swing!, West Side Story (Anybodys), Saturday Night Fever (Connie), The Most Happy Fella (Country Girl), Peter Pan, The All Night Strut, Cats, The Lion King, and The Great Observer. Lisa holds a BFA in dance from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. So many thanks to Marc, the fam (We do this!), and Nathaniel.

Cody Deon Smith(Sword Dancer/Dance Captain) has been a member of the ensemble in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for the past 6 years. His other New York credits include: Walmartopia (off-Broadway), School Daze (NYMF), ABC Daytime Salutes B'way, Timberlake: American Pulp (off-off B'way). Tours include: Beauty and the Beast, Radio City: Christmas Across America. Regional: Brigadoon (Marriott, Lincolnshire). Workshops: Pirate Queen (B'way). Films: A Christmas Carol (in production). Locally, he has choreographed and performed in many productions at EPAC and for Hempfield High Schools Dance Theatre program. He has also performed at the American Music Theatre. Proud to finally be making a Fulton Debut. Thanks to Marc for this opportunity. Special thanks to Pat, Pontz, and Jonathan. Proud member of AEA.

Michael Strassheim(MacGregor) is honored to be back at the Fulton after his 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. Thanks to Marc and Micharl for welcoming me back, and always to Mom and Dad.

Katie Wieand(Fiona) Fulton audiences will remember Katie as Marian the Librarian in The Music Man. Katie received her Master of Music in opera performance from The Boston Conservatory. She has toured internationally performing operatic and musical theatre roles including Musetta in La Bohemé, Miss Havisham in Miss Havisham’s Wedding Night, Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief, Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, Daisy in Side Show, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Johanna in Sweeney Todd, Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance, Cinderella in Into the Woods, Tuptim in The King & I, to name a few. While she’s not on stage, Katie is the vocal instructor/owner of The Wieand Vocal Studio in Lancaster. Thanks to Marc and Michael for this wonderful opportunity. All my love to “my dearie” Matt and our beautiful, eleven month old daughter, Audrey. www.katiewieand.com

Chet Williamson(MacLaren) is delighted to return to the Fulton stage after a thirty-year hiatus from the theatre, during which he wrote over twenty books and hundreds of short stories for such markets as The New Yorker, Playboy, and Esquire. Since his return to professional theatre, he has appeared in various productions of Lancaster’s Theater of the Seventh Sister: Mother Courage (The Cook), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Bottom), Inherit the Wind (E. K. Hornbeck) and A Child’s Christmas in Wales (Dylan Thomas). He is currently combining his interests in writing and theatre as a member of the Lancaster Dramatists Platform, and his first full-length play, Revenant, was produced last fall.

Hal A. Yudof(Angus MacGuffie) is thrilled to return to the Fulton Theatre after debuting in Fiddler on The Roof and starring in the World Premiere Musical Treasure Island. 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 longtime 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 La Mancha, 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. Hal dedicates this performance to his reasons for being here, his wife Danielle, daughter Sadie, and son Dovev. He thanks Michael Mitchell and Marc Robin for this great opportunity.