Hello Dolly Bios - The Firehouse Theatre

DIRECTOR’S NOTE

“It’s so nice to have you back where you belong!” – Hello Dolly

From a very early age I was obsessed with Golden Age Musicals. As time developed and fellow cast mates and students at school were learning how to belt the most recent Idina Menzel musical rave, I was hooked on the voices of Barbara Streisand, Audrey Hepburn, and Julie Andrews. I always associate watching Golden Age Musicals as watching something with “kid goggles.” It’s that memory that awakens with a different color and smell, and you remember every detail and sensation! As we grow older it’s important to have those moments that take us back and remind us of pure happiness and our youth.

One thing Hello, Dolly! brings for any one of all ages is just that- nostalgia. It presents the audience the story of LOVE. Young love, new love, old love, and the trials we are willing to endure for that love! It’s what the phrase “dancing through life” means and encourages the audience to just live with no regrets!

Welcome to The Firehouse Theatre and THANK YOU for being a part of our nostalgia!

Put on your “kid vision” and enjoy this classic musical theatre masterpiece!

-Pamela Anglero’

CAST

Stacia Goad-Malone (DOLLY LEVI) is elated to be back at the Firehouse Theater with this beautiful and talented cast after playing Carol in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Deb in ELF and MaMa Murphy in BRIGHT STAR! Stacia has appeared on Broadway in STARLIGHT EXPRESS, replacing Andrea McArdle as Ashley, the smoking car, toured Europe in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and the United States in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. Recent roles include: Virginia cover in NATIVE GARDENS (Dallas Theater Center) Dorothy Brock in 42nd STREET (Garland Summer Musicals) and Leading Lady in JERRY’S GIRLS (Frisco Theater). For Lyric Stage she has portrayed Josephine in ROMANCE, ROMANCE, Sonia in THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG, Mrs. Mullin in CAROUSEL, Mary in HUMAN COMEDY, Emily in ALLEGRO and Nickie in SWEET CHARITY, for which she received a Leon Rabin nod for Best Supporting Actress. She was selected as Actress of the Year from the Column Awards for her portrayal of Judy in RUTHLESS at Uptown Players. She played Marta in COMPANY (Theater3), Calliope in XANADU & Brunhilde in DAS BBQ (WaterTower Theater), SOUTH PACIFIC (Dallas Theater Center), Desiree in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (PFAMILY ARTS), Charity cover in BARNUM (Papermill Playhouse), Eva Peron in EVITA & Dance Captain for Susan Stroman in GYPSY. She has been a featured soloist with the Plano Symphony as well as the Irving Symphony. Favorite roles: Wife to Danny and Mom to Carlie!

Michael Brightman (HORACE VANDERGELDER) returns to The Firehouse after recently appearing in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Regional credits and favorite roles include Peron in EVITA (Pheasant Run, Chicago), Billy Flynn in CHICAGO (New Line, St Louis), Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA (3 times!), Henry Higgins in MY FAIR LADY (3 Times!), Hucklbee in THE FANTATICKS (Insight Theatre, St. Louis). John Adams in 1776 (Looking Glass Playhouse, Lebanon, IL) and Henry Jekyll in JEKYLL AND HYDE (Looking Glass). Michael has performed for theatre companies from New York to New Orleans, Dallas to Chicago and pretty much everywhere in between!

MOLLY ROBINSON (IRENE MOLLOY) is honored to return to The Firehouse after performing as Paula in last season’s hit CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Dallas audiences may have also seen her as Pepa in WOMEN ON THE VERGE with MainStage Irving. She is originally from Phoenix, AZ, and a graduate of the University of Miami (BFA Musical Theatre) Favorite roles include Nellie/SOUTH PACIFIC, Fraulein Schneider/CABARET Hodel/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Shulie/SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE (National Tour) and her time spent as an Edutainer at the English Village in South Korea. Thank you to the cast and directors, to the Fancy Supper Club, to Brett, and her parents who still make it out to every show, no matter how old she gets!

Garrett Holton (CORNELIUS HACKL) is thrilled to be on stage for his debut performance with Firehouse Theatre! A native of McKinney, Garrett has performed all throughout the DFW Metroplex. He was most recently seen in Richardson as Sam Wheat in the movie-musical, Ghost. Some of his keynote musical roles include Fredrich Frankenstein (Young Frankenstein), Monty D’Ysquith Navarro (A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder), King Arthur (Camelot), and The Baker (Into the Woods). His stage credits also include Tony Kirby (You Can’t Take it With You) and Captain Slank (Peter and the Starcatcher), In addition, Garrett toured internationally to Spain with the local faith-based cover group, Mosaix, as a lead singer/performer. Garrett would like to thank his mother for her continued support along with his friends. Garrett is so happy to join these wonderfully talented people for this production of Hello, Dolly! and gladly reminds you that there’s no blue Monday in your Sunday clothes!

TILDA GRACE (MINNIE FAY) is excited to be making her Firehouse Theatre debut in Hello Dolly! Some of her recent credits include Dainty June in Gypsy at Theatre Arlington, Amy March in Little Women at Oh Look Performing Arts, Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Out of Line Concepts, and Featured Dancer/Contortionist in Dallas Theatre Center’s The Odyssey. As well as working in film and on stage Tilda has choreographed several productions. Her work on Romeo and Juliet: Shakespeare in Motion was voted ‘Best Choreography’ in the 2022 Broadway World Regional Awards. She would like to thank her family for their love and support!

Max Morgan (BARNABY TUCKER) is thrilled to be in his second show at The Firehouse Theatre. He graduated from Baylor University in 2021 with a degree in theatre performance. He would like to thank his fellow cast members, designers, and directors for making the production process such a great experience. Previous roles include Agent Dollar in Catch Me If You Can, Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, and Jeff in [Title of Show]. When he’s off the stage, Max can be found working behind the scenes as a carpenter, electrician and props artisan for Southern Methodist University’s theatre department.

Arianna Reed (ERMENGARDE) is excited to be back for their fourth show at The Firehouse Theatre. She was previously seen in Lyric Stage Dallas’ production of AIDA. They were also seen in The Firehouse Theatre’s production of Catch Me If You Can and The SpongeBob Musical. She would like to thank the creative team behind the show for giving her an opportunity to be a part of this beautiful masterpiece. She would also like to dedicate this performance to her family and her best friend for their unwavering faith in her, and for pushing her to continue to pursue her dreams.

Kenneth Lane (AMBROSE KEMPER) is so excited to be back at the Firehouse Theatre! He was previously seen on the Firehouse stage in Beauty & the Beast as Lefou and The SpongeBob Musical as Old Man Jenkins. Some of his favorite previous roles include Mark Cohen in Rent, Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Matt in the Fantasticks, and Wallace Ainsley in Miracle On 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play at Stages Repertory Theatre. Kenneth graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre in 2021. Since graduating he has moved back to DFW to pursue his dreams. He would like to thank Owen Beans, Pamela Anglero, Billy Veer, Victoria Anne Lee, Katie Irwin, Arianna Reed, Emilia Gambucci, and the rest of the amazing cast and crew for all their hard work on this production. Thank you to everyone at the Firehouse Theatre!! He would also like to thank his friends and family for their endless love and support.

Cameron Wisener (ERNESTINA) is ecstatic to be returning to the Firehouse Theatre! She graduated with a B.F.A in Musical Theatre from Hardin-Simmons University in December 2019. Some of Cameron’s stage credits include: Mrs. Puff (The Spongebob Musical), Sonia/Self (Godspell), Ben Affleck (Matt&Ben), Gregory (Romeo and Juliet), and Sylvia (Sylvia). She wants to thank her parents, who’s unwavering support and love has allowed her to freely pursue her passion of the performing arts and also to her roommate/best friend/ultimate hype-woman, Kali (and Kali’s cat, Toast).

Brooke Matthews (MRS.ROSE/ENSEMBLE) is a 24-year old, Dallas-based actor and model. She graduated from Baylor University with a degree in musical theatre performance, and her previous Dallas theatre credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, RENT, and Heathers. She would like to thank Kaelyn, Mimi, Grant, Alex, and her parents for their continuous love and support. This is her first show at The Firehouse Theatre, and she hopes that you enjoy it as much as she does!

Emilia Gambucci (ENSEMBLE/DANCE CAPTAIN) is making her professional theatre debut in Hello, Dolly! at The Firehouse Theatre. Originally from San Luis Obispo, California, Emilia was a dancer for seven years while also participating in theatre at her high school; some of her notable high school roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Mimi Marquez in RENT, and Yvette in Clue. Emilia is currently studying theatre at Texas Christian University and is a part of Theatre TCU’s chapter of Alpha Psi Omega. Following her graduation from TCU, Emilia hopes to work as a performer on cruise lines before moving to New York City. Emilia would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her dreams and she hopes that you all enjoy the show!

Octavian Lewis (ENSEMBLE) is a multi-talented powerhouse born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He recently performed in “AIDA” at the Majestic Theatre as well as “Black Nativity” at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center and “Rocky Horror Show” at the Majestic Theatre portraying the roles of a Phantom and Transylvanian. He was featured in DFW Center Stage’s Beyond the Bio after he brought down the house with his performance as Tom Collins in “RENT” at the Willow Bend Theatre (North Texas Performing Arts Rep). Prior to the pandemic, Octavian graduated from Texas College with a Bachelors of Science in Music. Octavian also performed in “Gospel Hallelujah” at Jubilee Theatre and “Black Nativity” at the Bishop Arts Theatre Center. As he is finally coming into his own, he anticipates the Spring and Summer and all the opportunities to come.

Emiliano Pliego (ENSEMBLE) is an Actor / Costumer in the DFW. His recent credits include: Crystal city 1969 – Cara Mia Theatre (Wardrobe supervisor), Hamlet – Shakespeare Dallas (wardrobe supervisor) Midsummer nights / tempest – Shakespeare Dallas (Wardrobe supervisor) The Sound Of Music – Dallas theatre center (Assist. Child supervisor) Jekyll & Hyde – North Texas Performing Arts (Archibald proops) He is very excited to make his firehouse debut & he wants to thank Pamela, Billy, & Victoria for letting him make magic with the rest of the amazing cast!

Justin Konopka (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be returning to the DFW Theatre scene after a year off to make his debut at The Firehouse Theatre! His most recent credit is as a Kit Kat Boy in Cabaret, with other notable roles including Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, and Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls. During the day, Justin is a yoga instructor, artist, and avid studier of consciousness. He thanks his family, friends, students, and Spirit for their guidance, protection, and unconditional support and love in all of his endeavors.

Danielle Smith (ENSEMBLE) is thrilled to be making her Firehouse Theatre debut with this amazing cast! In 2021, she graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian University (go frogs!) with her BFA in Musical Theatre. Danielle was recently seen as Dainty June in Gypsy! at Mainstage Irving/Las Colinas and Kitty in the Drowsy Chaperone at The Hopeful Theatre Project. Other favorite credits include X’s and O’s at the Hopeful Theatre Project (Ensemble / Soloist) and Elf the Musical (Ensemble / Tap Corps) at the Lakewood Theatre Center, in her hometown Lake Oswego, Oregon.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Pamela Anglero’ (DIRECTOR) was born and raised in Lakeland, Fl. where she studied arts, focusing on Musical Theatre from a very young age. Pamela worked in Central Orlando for over 10+ years, performing in live shows and with the characters at Disney World, Universal Studios, Seaworld, Legoland and most recently, Disney Cruise Line. As a recent Dallas resident, Pam has had the pleasure of performing as Nina in In the Heights and Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at NTPA REP and Karen the Computer at The Firehouse Theatre! She has also had the pleasure of being Interim Artistic Director/Director with NTPA REP, assisting in the growth and re-vision of their Rep program as well as Adjunct Director with NTPA Children’s Theatre in Plano. Her upcoming project(s) include directing The Wizard of Oz at NTPA Children’s Theatre in Dallas!

Billy Veer (MUSIC DIRECTOR) is thrilled to make his Firehouse debut as Music Director for Hello, Dolly! Recent music direction credits include: Rent, Heathers, and Evita with NTPA Repertory Theatre, and Gavroche, Cinderella Youth Edition, and Annie Youth Edition with NTPA Plano. Billy graduated Carnegie Mellon in 2014 and works as an actor, singer, songwriter, and music director in DFW. He lives in Dallas with his spouse Taylor and cats Binx and Aggie

Victoria Anee Lee (CHOREOGRAPHER) This is Victoria’s first time choreographing with The Firehouse Theatre. She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University with a BFA in musical theatre. She later attended Syracuse University’s Tepper Semester program in NYC. Victoria debuted her choreography at Regional Dance America Southwest Adjudication with Abilene Ballet Theatre. She has since choreographed at Abilene Christian University, First Colleyville, Imprint Theatreworks, Stolen Shakespeare Guild, and Grand Prairie Arts Council. Her works include Cabaret, West Side Story, Secret Garden, Seussical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Blood Brothers, and Hands on a Hardbody. Victoria would like to thank this amazing team and The Firehouse for letting her choreograph a dream show, as well as her family and husband, Benjamin, for the constant love and support.

Katie Irwin (STAGE MANAGER) is delighted to be back for her second show at The Firehouse Theatre having stage managed last season’s Violet! She has had her hand in many different theatre positions throughout the years, loving to just be a part of the magic. During the school year, she teaches theatre to amazing kids at Medlin Middle School in Trophy Club. She would like to thank her husband, Toby, and her cat, Clementine, for all their love and support and for allowing her to be away from home.

Maggie Sproul (SCENIC DESIGNER) is passionate about helping to create theatre magic! Spring of 2022, during her first show back after college, she fell in love with the art all over again. Maggie has enjoyed learning more about technical theatre as she steps into her leadership role here at The Firehouse Theatre. She uses her creative skills to help bring the director’s vision to life with scenic design and costumes. Maggie grew up acting, costuming, stage managing and scenic designing for a local children’s theatre and could have never imagined the privilege to turn her passion into a career.

Dayna Dutton (COSTUME DESIGNER) is excited to continue working with The Firehouse Theater as their resident Costume Designer extraordinaire having costumed Bright Star: Concert Version, Legally Blonde, Elf in 2021. Then Anything Goes, Big Fish, Violet, Catch Me If You Can, and Beauty and The Beast in 2022, and this season’s Spamalot! Also last summer she designed Shrek and Beauty and the Beast for Acting Studio Productions. A graduate of University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelors of Fine Arts emphasis in costume design, she has enjoyed working with The Firehouse Theatre, as well as Utah Festival Opera. Dayna is grateful for the love and support of her Husband and three children. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Gabe Coleman (LIGHTING DESIGNER) is excited to be back at The Firehouse Theatre! Previous Firehouse credits include Matilda, Bright Star: Concert Version, Big Fish, The SpongeBob Musical, and Monty Python’s Spamalotl. He made his design debut with the June Shelton School in 2018 and has designed their most recent productions of Shrek The Musical and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Gabe is thankful for the support he receives from his friends and family. Enjoy the show!

Dylan Hearn (SOUND DESIGNER) is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Sound Design. He has worked on multiple short films, animations, and theatrical productions. Some including; Le Pagine del Destino, Blast Force Turbo, and Our Side. Dylan has experience as a Re-Recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Audio Engineer. He was the Vice President of 3rd ACT which produced three theatrical productions a year, along with special events that encourage more people to get involved in theatre. His love of both theatre and film pushes him to be a sound designer that blends the two realms of media and creates something new.

Hannah Tolle (PROPS DESIGNER) is excited to be back at The Firehouse for Hello, Dolly!! Hannah has previously stage managed The Firehouse Theatre’s productions of Spamalot, Beauty and the Beast, The Spongebob Musical, Catch Me If You Can, Big Fish, Bright Star: Concert Version, Elf The Musical, and A Year With Frog and Toad. Hannah is a Farmers Branch native and graduate of RL Turner High School where she also stage managed many productions. She has also spent time as a production assistant on many a set in Los Angeles.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

David R. Moore, MBA (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) (he/him) David has been Executive Director at The Firehouse Theatre since 2014 assisting with vision, strategy, structure, management, fundraising, and marketing relationships. He serves as an Ex-Officio member of the Board of Directors, as well as on the Strategic Planning, Funds Development, Education, Finance, and Governance Committees. For over 30 years he served as a corporate executive at The Bonneau Company, Fossil, Inc., and Visionworks, and currently provides consulting services to various clients. He also serves on the Arts & Culture and Comprehensive Plan Stakeholder Advisory Committees for the City of Farmers Branch, as well as on the Advisory Board of The Warehouse Ministry in Georgia. He holds a BBA and MBA in Marketing and Management from Dallas Baptist University. David and his wife Cindy have lived in Farmers Branch for over 50 years and are blessed with three children, their spouses, two precious granddaughters and two fabulous grandsons.

Owen Beans (ASSOCIATE PRODUCER) (he/him) Owen is an Actor, Director, and Producer for theater and film. He served on The Firehouse Theatre Advisory Board from 2014-2021 and has been the Associate Producer, overseeing all programming at The Firehouse, since September of ’21. He has directed The Firehouse’s smash hit production of Catch Me If You Can, alongside his wife, Ally and co-directed The Firehouse Jr production of Into The Woods JR. As an actor, he’s been seen on stages in New York City, as well as prominent theaters across the country including Surflight Theatre, Totem Pole Playhouse, The Legacy Theatre, Cortland Rep, Casa Manana, and Dallas Children’s Theatre. Pre-pandemic he appeared as part of the inaugural tour cast of Kinky Boots aboard the Norwegian Encore. Additionally, Owen has worked as a Theatre Educator, Director, Music Director, Wardrobe Supervisor, Casting Assistant, and Dramaturg. He has also served as a producer on the short film Love as well as the upcoming Show Cat. Currently/Upcoming: Swing in Into The Woods (Dallas Theater Center), and co-directing Saturday Night Fever (The Firehouse). Owen holds a BFA in Theatre from Abilene Christian University and is a member of Actors Equity Association. Love to Ally. @OwenBeans. www.owenbeans.com

Claire Boschert (OPERATIONS & ADMIN MANAGER) (she/her) is a Dallas-based stage manager and theater maker. She is excited to be a part of the Firehouse team! She graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas in 2021. She has previously stage managed I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change (Theatre 3), Women of Troy (Cry Havoc), The Laramie Project and Silent Sky (Rice Players), and The Importance of Being Earnest and As You Like It (Rice Visual and Dramatic Arts Department). Claire grew up in Lewisville and loves getting to make theater in her hometown! She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.

Shawna Robinson (PATRON SERVICES & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR) (she/her) Shawna started as a Firehouse volunteer back in 2018, and loved it so much that she joined the team in 2022 as the theatre’s Patron Services and Volunteer Coordinator. She holds a dual degree in Finance and Marketing and has extensive experience in sales, promotions, and investments. She has spent the last eleven years raising and homeschooling her children and working in a volunteer capacity on various event coordinating and children’s theatre projects. Her acting resume includes the important role of Angel #2 in her middle school’s Christmas production. She hopes you will fall in love with this theatre like she did and support its commitment to bringing the arts to our community.

Logan Uhtenwoldt (HEAD OF TECHNICAL THEATRE) (he/him) is a local technical theatre artist. He is an alumni of the University of Miami and Miami University with a background in set design, lighting design, and scenic construction. Before joining Firehouse, Logan was most recently the Technical Production Manager for House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Soiree (Meyer2Meyer Production). He is thrilled to be the newest member of the Firehouse staff!

Maggie Sproul (PRODUCTION & TECH ASSISTANT) (she/her) is passionate about helping to create theatre magic! Spring of 2022, during her first show back after college, she fell in love with the art all over again. Maggie has enjoyed learning more about technical theatre as she steps into her leadership role here at The Firehouse Theatre. She uses her creative skills to help bring the director’s vision to life with scenic design and costumes. Maggie grew up acting, costuming, stage managing and scenic designing for a local children’s theatre and could have never imagined the privilege to turn her passion into a career.

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