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DIRECTOR’S NOTE

CAST

Micaela Workman (DELORIS VAN CARTIER) is thrilled to be making her debut at The Firehouse Theatre in Sister Act! A dynamic performer based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Micaela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Performance from the University of North Texas. Her recent credits include A Night with Janis Joplin (Joplinaire 2/Etta James), The Voices of Donny Hathaway (Pamela), Going Wild (Alex Walker), Dreamgirls (Jimmy Thunder Early), RENT (Ensemble/Season of Love), Ain’t Misbehavin’(Charlane), Ragtime (Sarah), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Elf the Musical (Deb), and Xanadu (Understudy/Pit Singer). Micaela has worked with several theatres throughout the DFW area, including Jubilee Theatre, Circle Theatre, Uptown Players, Repertory Company Theatre, Rover Dramawerks, Lakeside Community Theatre, and Lewisville Playhouse. Micaela is deeply grateful to her family and friends for their endless love, encouragement, and support throughout her artistic journey. She hopes you enjoy the show, keep the faith, and remember: when in doubt… raise your voice and sing louder! You can follow her on Instagram @MicaelaWorkmanTX.

Bridget Hopewell (MOTHER SUPERIOR) has very big feelings about entering her geriatric theatrics era. Mostly she is shocked and honored to share the stage with this cast of stars, led by a truly fabulous creative team, at the very best community theatre! You probably remember her as Napkin #6 and Marie (with the baguettes) in Beauty and the Beast a few years ago. Or perhaps she was most memorable as the unnamed secretary in Newsies. Before she was quite so aged, favorite credits included Hermione in The Winter’s Tale, Lady Macduff in Macbeth, and Dierdre in I Hate Hamlet.  By day, she is honored to support all vocal professionals as a laryngologist at the Baylor Scott & White Voice Center.

Lourdes Bradley (SISTER MARY ROBERT) is a rising senior at Texas Christian University, where she is pursuing her B.F.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in Musical Theatre. This is Lourdes’ second appearance at The Firehouse Theatre, having previously performed in Aladdin: Dual Language Edition (Ensemble). Locally, she has also performed at Hip Pocket Theatre in Old Mother West Wind (Lightfoot the Deer). With Theatre TCU, Lourdes has been seen in The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds (Tillie), The Odyssey (Arete), All Shook Up (Ensemble), and Bard to Broadway (Ensemble/Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain). Lourdes wants to give the biggest shoutout to her friends, family, and God!

Lucy Smithey (SISTER MARY LAZARUS) is 18 and going to get her BFA in Acting at The University Oklahoma next year. This is her first production at The Firehouse Theatre  and she couldn’t be happier to be a part of it! She thanks the amazing artistic team and cast for all the hard work that was put into this show.

Hailey Wolfe (SISTER MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURS) holds a Bachelor of Music in musical theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma, and is currently working toward a Master of Arts in literature with a certificate in creative writing at UT Dallas. This is her second time appearing on the Firehouse stage, with her first being in The Producers (Ensemble/Ulla understudy). She has performed professionally across various states, with her longest show, Ruth, running for seven months at the Ohio Star Theatre. Other credits include: Mamma Mia! (Sophie), Sweeney Todd (Johanna), Into the Woods (Cinderella), and This Is Our Youth (Jessica). When she isn’t performing, Hailey enjoys reading and writing fiction, going on outdoor adventures, playing D&D, and being a gym rat. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Erica Erives (SISTER MARY PATRICK)  is overjoyed to be back on stage with The Firehouse Theatre! Born and raised in El Paso, Texas with Hispanic roots, Erica is proud to be a part of a company who respects and honors diversity. Most recent credits include Oklahoma! (Ensemble) with Stolen Shakespeare Guild, The Prince of Egypt (Ensemble) with Grand Prairie Arts Council, My Fair Lady (Ensemble) with Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Ghost: The Musical (Mrs. Santiago) with Upright Theatre, Olivia O: the Musical (Ensemble) with SheDFW/MusicalWriters.com, and Aladdin Dual Language Edition (Ensemble) with The Firehouse Theatre. Other credits include School of Rock the Musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and White Christmas.  She has previously been seen in multiple operas and musicals around Denver, Colorado and El Paso, Texas. Erica would like to thank her family & friends for all their continued support and gives an extra shout out to this wonderful cast, her parents, husband & amazing son. Evan, mommy loves you SO MUCH and is incredibly proud of you every day! As long as you hang onto your joy and passion, nothing can bring you down!

Emily Fabrega (SISTER MARY THERESA) is so excited to be making her Firehouse debut as Sister Mary Theresa in Sister Act. Emily graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre from The University of Central Oklahoma. Some of her favorite past roles have included Jo March in “Little Women”, Paulette in “Legally Blonde”, Mary Poppins in “Mary Poppins, and Marcy Park in “…Spelling Bee”. Emily is a director, choreographer, and office manager at Genesis Children’s Theatre in Plano. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the wonderful Sister Act cast and crew! Enjoy the show!

Josh Hepola (MONSIGNOR O’HARA) is excited to be in another show at The Firehouse Theatre after performing in The Producers this season as Mr. Marks and various other roles. He also played Santa in The Firehouse’s Elf at Cypress Waters. Recent DFW performances include Disaster! at Theatre Frisco and Hunchback of Notre Dame with RCT Theatre. Last year he played Dr. John Conan in the world premiere of the musical CleaVage produced by Lakeside Community Theater and MusicalWriters.com. Graduate of Rice and Columbia Universities and the London Academy of Performing Arts. Josh retired from the Navy last year after 32 years Active and Reserve service and currently works as a Program Manager with Continental Electronics Corporation.

Shane Morgan (CURTIS JACKSON) is thrilled to be back at The Firehouse Theatre to bless audiences with this production of Sister Act. You may recognize him from other Firehouse productions such as The Wedding Singer, Escape to Margaritaville, The SpongeBob Musical and most recently Rock of Ages. Shane moonlights as a character chameleon and is excited for audiences to see him play a villian! He would like to thank the cast and crew for their team efforts , kind words, and collaborative excellence. Also, he’d like to give an extra special shout out to all his friends and family who have always supported his career as a daydreamer and potentially the lucky recipient of a grippy sock vacation.

Kevis Edwards (EDDIE SOUTHER) is excited to be making his debut at The Firehouse Theatre. He’s been performing since the age of 14 and holds an Associate’s in musical theatre. His last performance was at Casa Mañana as Chad Danforth in High School Musical: One Act. It’s been three years since his last show so he’s grateful to be on stage again. He extends gratitude to the directors, choreographer, and all of the talented cast/crew that helped to put together this incredible show.

Daniel Muka (TJ) is thrilled to join the flock in Sister Act! He is an aspiring actor and currently attends UTA for his Bachelor in Fine Arts with a concentration in Musical Theatre. His previous credits include Race in Newsies at Stand Performing Arts, Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress at Stand Performing Arts, Ensemble in The Lightning Thief at GPAC, The Voice of Audrey II in Little Shop of Horrors at Haltom High School and much more. He would like to thank the company for their support, especially Brian and Alaina for being the coolest people ever. He would also like to thank his mentors and his best friend Kristian Duff for their help and encouragement.

Kenneth Lane (JOEY) is ecstatic to be back for his fifth production with The Firehouse Theatre! His previous credits with the company include Ambrose Kemper in Hello, Dolly!, Lefou in Beauty & the Beast, Old Man Jenkins in The SpongeBob Musical, and the stage manager of Finding Nemo JR. He is a graduate from Sam Houston State University with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Some of his other previous credits include Lyric Stage Dallas, Stages Repertory Theatre, Newlook Performing Arts, Theatre Coppell, and NTPA Rep. When not performing you can find him directing children’s theater shows with different theatre companies around the Texas area. He couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to be working with so many friends new and old! He would like to thank Pamela Anglero, Lucas Haupert, Jason Solis, Danny Vanegas, Hannah Tolle, and Owen Beans, as well as this fantastic cast!! Let’s go sisters!!

Brian Vazquez (PABLO/ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) is a DFW based actor who is excited to be taking the stage in his 3rd production at The Firehouse Theatre. Most recently, respective stage manager & assistant stage managing credits include Ring of Fire (Firehouse Theatre), The Wedding Singer (Firehouse Theatre), and Sister Act (Firehouse Theatre). Prior roles include Joey Primo in Rock of Ages, Aladdin in Aladdin: DLE, and Lucas Beineke in The Addams Family. Brian would like to thank his family and his girlfriend for all of their overwhelming support, he would like to dedicate this performance to his grandmother, Nani, who solidified his love for the Bee Gees. Te amo Nani! IG:@main_brain88

Rachel Carter (MICHELLE/ENSEMBLE) is delighted to be making her Firehouse debut as Michelle in Sister Act. After recently moving from New Orleans, Rachel is excited to begin this new chapter in Dallas and with The Firehouse Theatre! Her previous credits include Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong, Deena Jones in Dreamgirls, Eponine in Les Misérables, Carla in In the Heights, Nettie in The Color Purple, and Heather Duke in Heathers. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to bring Michelle to life and would like to thank the cast, crew, and creative team at The Firehouse Theatre for such a warm welcome.

Alaina Hooker (TINA/ENSEMBLE) is an actor local to the DFW area who specializes in musical theatre and choreography. She is currently studying acting at Texas Woman’s University, where she is an upcoming junior for the fall of 2026. Some of her favorite roles she has played include Stephanie in POTUS, Adult Woman in Spring Awakening, and Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins. This is her first show at Firehouse and she is very excited to start her performance journey here with such a great cast and crew!

Tony Hernandez-Barone (ENSEMBLE) is so excited to have the opportunity to work at The Firehouse Theatre again with such an amazing group of performers!  Recently you may have seen him in Working: A Musical at Theatre Frisco as Frank/Anthony/Tom. He was also in The Firehouse’s productions of  Holiday Inn, Young Frankenstein, and The Wedding Singer. He has also performed at Starlight Mountain Theatre in Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Newsies, Scarlet Pimpernel, and Little Shop of Horrors. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a BFA Musical Theatre degree and was a part of such amazing productions such as [Title of Show], Into the Woods, Sweet Charity, Working: A Musical, and The Night of January 16th. “I could not be here without the support of my family, especially my mom, dad, and sisters! Love y’all so much!”

Marcos Hillman (ENSEMBLE) was born & raised in Dallas and graduated from Sachse High. Marcos only recently stepped back into the world of theatre after joining the cast of Catch Me If You Can GSM 2025. Marcos has been active  in the Dallas dance community, appearing in performances such as Hype Dallas 2022/23 and K-Houston Fest 2024. This is his first performance with The Firehouse Theatre and he is thankful to be a part of such a loving and warm cast and to be back on stage in the spotlight! 

CREATIVE TEAM

Pamela Anglero (DIRECTOR) was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida where she studied the arts with a focus in Musical Theatre from a young age. She spent over 10 years performing throughout Central Florida with Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and Disney Cruise Line. Since moving to Dallas, Pamela has enjoyed performing at theatres across DFW, with favorite credits including Karen the Computer in The SpongeBob Musical at The Firehouse Theatre, Nina in In the Heights and Veronica Sawyer in Heathers at NTPA REP, and Amy March in Little Women at Family Music Theatre. Pamela has also served as a Director and Assistant Director on productions including Aladdin Dual-Language and Hello, Dolly! at The Firehouse Theatre, as well as Legally Blonde and Evita at NTPA REP. Pamela would like to thank her incredible cast and production team for their dedication and heart both on and off the stage. A special thank you to her husband, Esteban Vilchez, for being her rock, biggest supporter, and constant cheerleader. Most importantly, she gives thanks to God for the opportunity to tell stories that bring value, joy, and connection to so many.

Jason Phillip Solis (MUSIC DIRECTOR)

Daniel Vanegas (CHOREOGRAPHER) A San Luis, Mexico native, Daniel Vanegas is thrilled to be back at The Firehouse Theatre! Previous Firehouse credits include Mamma Mia!, Aladdin: Dual Language Edition, Bright Star, Catch Me If You Can, and Cats, among others. Regional credits include West Side Story (Casa Mañana), Damn Yankees and A Chorus Line (Theatre Arlington), The Music Man and Legally Blonde (Garland Summer Musicals),  Mamma Mia!, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Cinderella, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, and Sweet Charity (Lyric Stage Dallas). His choreography credits include Rent, Lend Me a Chainsaw, Pippin, Mean Girls Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., and Miss Texas At Large 2024 (Winner). Film credits include 2AM (independent film) and The Gayborhood, an online series with the Dallas Voice. Outside of theatre, Daniel is a sculpt and yoga instructor with a passion for mental health and fitness. He would like to thank his incredible husband – who is also the assistant director and stage manager for Sister Act— for always supporting him in every endeavor!  

Leo Thomas (SOUND DESIGN) is a queer freelance theatre technician around the DFW area with a specialty in audio engineering and electrical work/lighting. He holds multiple certificates in audio engineering and in general technical theatre work from Collin College and is a member of IATSE 128. Her recent work includes being Sound Designer for Firehouse Theatre’s Oklahoma and Ring of Fire, Assistant Master Electrician for Uptown Players’ Star of Wonder, and frequently works overhire at Dallas Theater Center. He has also worked with Watertower Theatre in Addison for Carpentry and with Rockwall Acting as a Technical Director/Designer. They are currently the resident audio engineer for the Unity of Dallas Church.

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) 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 productions of Catch Me If You Can (2022) and Saturday Night Fever (2023), 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, and Cortland Rep. Locally he’s appeared with Casa Manana, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Children’s Theater, and The Firehouse 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. 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

Deb Ward (DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION) brings extensive experience in operations management, financial oversight, and team leadership. She has led daily operations, budgeting, reporting, and process development across multiple industries, partnering with executive leadership to implement strategic initiatives and improve organizational efficiency. She holds a BS in Theology from Liberty University and an AA in Culinary Arts from the Art Institute of California. 
 
Meegan R. Honeyman (DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR) is a nonprofit leader with a decade of experience in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and financial operations across arts, government, and corporate sectors. She has led multimillion-dollar campaigns and initiatives that advance organizational mission and community impact. Known for strategic vision and leadership, Meegan uses the arts to strengthen community connections. She holds a B.A.S. in Marketing and Management (University of North Texas), an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies (Dallas College), and certifications in strategic sales, negotiation, and social media.

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!

Joanna Chabot (BOX OFFICE & VOLUNTEER MANAGER) was one of the earliest actors and volunteers at Firehouse in 2013, served on the Board from 2015-18, and in 2023 received a “First Responder Award” for foundational and sustainable support. In 2023-24, she directed several Firehouse JR shows, and her children have been very involved as artists. In 2025 she  joined our staff as Box Office & Volunteer Manager, ensuring patrons always have a pleasant experience. She homeschools her six children and operates Chabot Family Arts, a neighborhood backyard theatre company.
 
Dayna Dutton (HOUSE MANAGER) has worked as the theatre’s Resident Costume Designer since the fall of 2021, designing for nearly every MainStage and JR show while also Costume Designing for other area theatres. In 2025, she became our House Manager, handling all front-of-house activities. She has the unique ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results with a high level of customer satisfaction. She holds a BFA in Costuming from the University of Central Oklahoma, and her three children are also involved in our stage.