Guys and Dolls

Addy Allen (Hot Box Girl, U/S Sarah Brown) is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major with a minor in Dance and Theatre Management and is thrilled to be a part of her second UNCG show! As a military kid, Addy has lived all over but now calls Rochester, MI, home. You may have seen her last spring as Kizette in UNCG’s collegiate debut of Lempicka. Outside of theater, Addy enjoys Carolina basketball, thrifting, and going to concerts with friends. She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew, and her entire family for their unwavering support of her dreams. Enjoy the show! IG: @_addyallen

Jayson Altieri (Joey Biltmore, Big Jule U/S, Dance Captain, Male Presenting Swing) is so glad this production of Guys and Dolls could be his introduction to the world of Golden Age Musicals. He is a Senior BFA Musical Theatre and BA Arts Administration major at UNCG. He has performed in various productions at the university including Sweeney in Sweeney Todd and Billy in Carrie: The Musical. It has been such a pleasure and amazing learning opportunity for him to serve as the Dance Captain and Onstage Male Swing for this production. Thank you to everyone who made this production possible and to his parents for always supporting him. IG: @jaysonaltie
 

Kaleb Bell (Rusty Charlie) is thrilled to be in his fourth mainstage production with UNCG Theatre! He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School Drama Program, an alum of the North Carolina Theatre Conservatory, and is currently continuing his training as a third-year in the UNCG BFA Musical Theatre Program. Recent credits include A Chorus Line (Richie) at the Bill Mutimer Summer Theatre, Once on This Island (Ensemble/Swing) at Theatre Raleigh, Waitress (Swing) at Theatre Raleigh, Violet (Flick) with The Justice Theatre Project, and Sweeney Todd (Pirelli) with UNCG Theatre. He would like to thank Shemika, and Donald Bell for their constant love and encouragement. Enjoy the show! Instagram: @kal3b.b3ll

Sav Bruett (Abigail Abernathy) is so thankful to be back on stage at UNCG with Guys and Dolls as Abigail Abernathy. Sav is a senior pursuing her BA in Drama with a minor in Music.  She would like to thank her loved ones and her professors for all their support throughout her four years here.

Jennie Carrera (Scene Designer) is a fourth-year BFA Design and Technology student with a concentration in Scene Design. She has taken on many jobs at UNCG’s Scenery Shop including Assistant Designer on ‘Carrie: The Musical’, and Scene Designer for ‘Rough Magic’ and ‘Lempicka’.  Jennie is so excited to share all the amazing work that has been put into production. She would like to thank her friends and family for being a constant source of encouragement and support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Ellie Conner (Hot Box Girl & Swing) is super-duper excited to return to the UNCG stage in Guys and Dolls! She is a second-year BFA Musical Theatre major. Previous roles include Rafaela (Lempicka), #14 (The Wolves), Sandy (The SpongeBob Musical), and Sandy (Grease). Ellie is a proud Clevelander and has been a musician for all her life. When she’s offstage, you can find her playing her fiddle in a practice room, with her nose in a book, or in the WUAG DJ booth (103.1 FM!). She is so thankful for the incredible crew, cast, and her family. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Brandon Criswell (Nicely-Nicely Johnson & Crapshooter) is an award-winning actor, singer, and dancer, born in Chapel Hill and raised in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Film credits: streetz aint hiring (Daniel Dale Ward), Cool Pet (UNCG), & Payphone (UNCSA). Stage Credits: Waitress (Theatre Raleigh), The Legend of Buster Neal (North Carolina Black Repertory Company & International Black Theatre Festival), A Motown Christmas (North Carolina Black Repertory Company), Denton the Dragon (Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre), The Glass Menagerie (Sunrise Theatre), Alice By Heart (UNCG), Sideshow (UNCG), Carrie (UNCG), and The Lightning Thief (UNCG). UNCSA HS Drama & UNCG Senior MT. He’s also a recipient of the 2026 Mabel. P Robinson emerging artist award. He thanks God, family, friends, and his professors for everything he’s accomplished.

Kai Davis-McCullough (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Junior pursuing her BFA in Theatre Education. Her recent credits include Assistant Directing “Jungle Book Kids”, Assistant Directing “Beauty and the Beast jr”, and Directing “Once Upon a Pumpkin” in Short Tales at Create Greensboro. Her goal is to be a middle school drama teacher and one day work at a Children’s Theatre. Until then, she’s enjoyed exploring assistant stage managing through her first show at UNCG. She’d like to that Jesus, her family, and friends for supporting her in pursuit of her dreams!

Maya Diaz (Hot Box Girl) is so excited to be in UNCG’s production of “Guys and Dolls”! She is a senior BFA MT and her previous roles include Alice in “Alice By Heart”, The Fortune Teller in “Side Show”, Selena in “The Lighting Thief”, and Ensemble in “Carrie”. This Summer she was also Eva in “Bring It On”. This is Maya’s first Golden Age Musical, and she is thrilled to be a Hot Box Girl. She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Jacquelynne G.M. Domin (Production Electrician) (she/they) is a first-year MFA at the University of North Carolina Greensboro studying both Lighting and Costume Design for stage. Before choosing to attend UNCG, Jacquelynne worked at the Pablo Performing Arts Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as a Stage Electrician for touring and in-house productions. Before that, they received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Liberal Arts, specializing in Design and Technology for stage – learning from two UNCG Alumni and a great faculty and staff. She loves the history of the theatre industry and how we ended up creating the art we do today. As well as works to further develop inclusivity in our art form, so that all may perform and create. Jacquelynne is excited to explore what the UNCG SoT has to offer and work with the faculty, staff, and fellow students to continue creating

Alexander Earl (Lt. Brannigan) is a sophomore majoring in musical theater and is very excited to be performing in this production of Guys and Dolls. This is his second mainstage production at UNCG, previously participating in the spring 2026 production of Lempicka.

Harrison Ferguson (Calvin, Crapshooter, Waiter, u/s Nicely Nicely) is so excited to share the world of Guys and Dolls with you! He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School Drama Program and is currently continuing his training as a second-year student in the UNCG BFA Musical Theatre Program. You may have seen him on the UNCG stage last semester as Rab (Frankenstein)orHowie (Do You Feel Anger?). He would like to thank all the teachers, friends, and family who have gotten him to this point and supported him along the way. Enjoy the show! Instagram: @harrytheseventh.

Eli Fischer (Sky Masterson & Crapshooter) is very excited to be reprising his dream role of Sky Masterson with this lovely cast and crew after last playing the part in 2023 at Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute! He is currently a Junior here at UNCG and loves to play guitar and sing jazz standards (sometimes at the same time!). Most recently, he played Elvis Presley (Million Dollar Quartet) over at the Cain Center for the Arts in Charlotte. Eli would like to thank Richie, Jen, Blake, Maurice, Kaylee, and this whole cast and crew for making this show such a wonderful experience.

Julia Freeman (Sarah Brown) is ecstatic to return to the UNCG stage for her final performance! Her most recent credit is Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet at The Cain Center for the Arts. You may have also seen her at UNCG as Annabeth, the Queen of Hearts, Venus de Milo, or dancing in Carrie. She dedicates this performance to her Grandpa Ron, as this is his favorite show and he has been singing “I’ve Never Been in Love Before” to her for as long as she can remember. She is incredibly grateful to both of her grandparents for their unwavering love and support. She would also like to thank Richie, Jen, Blake, Maurice, Kaylee, and everyone involved in this production for helping bring this story to life!

Jax Gervasio (Police Officer & Crapshooter) is a Junior Acting BFA and is excited to make his colligate musical premiere with Guys and Dolls. He is incredibly grateful to Richie for giving him this opportunity, his parents and loving boyfriend for supporting his crazy dreams, and his friends for believing in him when he didn’t believe in himself. You may know Jax from ReformED as Dave, Demterius in A Midsummer Nights Dream, and Laurie in Little Women. Thank you all for coming and enjoy the show!

Eliza Hedeman-Brown (General Cartwright) is a third year BFA Musical Theater student in UNCG’s cast of Guys and Dolls. Additional credits include LEMPICKA (Tamara de Lempicka) and Sideshow (Bearded Lady). She is so grateful to be a part of this wonderful cast! It has been an absolute blast working with these lovely, talented people, and she’s so proud of the hard work they’ve all put in to create and build this show. Please enjoy Guys and Dolls!  IG: @eliza_hedemanbrown

Alyssa Jones (Hot Box Girl) is a third-year BFA Musical Theatre major at UNC Greensboro and is thrilled to be a part of this cast! Additional credits include Theatre Raleigh’s Dear Evan Hansen (Alana), Lempicka (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Discovering Blackness (Destiny), SideShow (Daisy Hilton), Chicken and Biscuits (Simone). When she’s not performing, Alyssa mentors young actors, encouraging them to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. She is also active in her church and enjoys building legos. She loves her family and her dog, Max, and her favorite treat is shaved ice. Alyssa would like to thank her family for never giving up on her and always supporting her dreams. Follow me 🙂 @the.alyssa.jones 

Jack Kanaris (Benny Southstreet & Crapshooter) is a second-year BFA Musical Theatre major and is super pumped to be back on stage at UNCG where he was previously seen in the ensemble of Lempika. Jack is from Cleveland, Ohio and has been passionate about theatre his whole life. When he isn’t performing, he is usually listening to music, watching The Golden Girls, or spending time with his friends. Previous roles include: Ensemble (Lempicka), SpongeBob (The SpongeBob Musical), and Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors). Jack is so thankful to work with such an incredible cast/crew and hopes you enjoy the show. Instagram: @jack_kanaris

Kaylee La Pean (Production Stage Manager) is graduating in December with her BFA in Design and Technical Production, with a concentration in Stage Management as well as Wigs, Hair, and Makeup. Her recent UNCG credits include serving as Production Stage Manager for The Lincoln Sisters of Deckawoo Drive as well as the Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Designer for Sweeney Todd. This past spring, Kaylee had the honor to be one of only twelve young professionals selected for the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Stage Management Mentorship Program. She extends her gratitude to God, her family, her friends, and her mentors for their unwavering support as she strives to achieve her dreams (Col. 3:17). She could not have asked for a more perfect show to finish her education at UNCG!

P. Blake Moran (Music Director) is honored to help bring this iconic musical to life. After graduating UNCG in 2018 with a BA in Drama and Music, Blake is now an MFA candidate for Music Direction for Musical Theatre. He has worked professionally nationwide as an accompanist, actor, and music director. Select professional theaters include Theatre Aspen (Aspen, CO), Timber Lake Playhouse (Mt. Carroll, IL), and Theatre Raleigh (Raleigh, NC). Favorite music directing credits include Ragtime, Matilda, Alice by Heart, and the collegiate world premiere production of Lempicka at UNCG, among many others. Select acting credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame (“Quasimodo”), Into the Woods (“Jack”), and Ride the Cyclone (“Ricky”). As always, he thanks his family and UNCG for their continued love and support.

Patrick Joseph Mullen (Master of Ceremonies & Crapshooter) is a Senior MT major here at UNCG. He is incredibly grateful for this opportunity to perform with his friends and peers one last time. He hopes you clap hard and laugh even harder. @patrickjosephmullen

Aaron Parelli (Lighting Designer) Originally from Dallas, Texas, Aaron is a second-year graduate student working towards his Masters in lighting design. He received his BFA in Theater with a concentration in Lighting and Technology from Texas State University in 2019. Since then, he has done numerous shows around the country before choosing to join us and pursue his masters. Previously he was the lighting designer for our productions of Lempicka and Discovering Blackness. This is his fourth production and 3rd design here at UNCG. He is excited to continue his journey here.

N’shama Pledger-Levine (Assistant Stage Manager) is a BFA Design and Technical Production major. Last year she assistant stage managed Discovering Blackness and Frankenstein. Before coming to UNCG, she gained experience at the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, where she assistant stage managed several productions, including Guys and Dolls, Bye Bye Birdie, and Children of Eden. And stage-managed summer camp shows like 9 – 5 and Xanadu.

Tatiana Ramirez (Martha) is so excited to be a part of Guys and Dolls at UNCG and to work alongside such a talented cast and creative team! She would like to thank her family, friends, professors, and everyone who continues to support her journey. Above all, she gives all glory to God for the opportunity to do what she loves. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23

Lincoln Rhodan (Agatha) is a Sophomore Theatre Education Major from Irmo, South Carolina. This is her first mainstage production here at UNCG, and she is so excited for the opportunity. Recent credits include Marie in The Black Play Readers’ production of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding and Ensemble in Market Theatre’s production of Willy Wonka: The Musical. She’d like to thank her mother and her theatre teacher, Amy Mew, for reminding me that no matter the path, if you try, you’ll always end up doing what you love!

Blythe Sheppard (Assistant Choreographer) (she/they) is a Junior from Stafford, VA who is currently pursuing her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography with K-12 Teaching Licensure, and her MAT in Dance Education, they are also double minoring in Drama and American Sign Language. They have absolutely loved being the assistant choreographer and being involved in such an amazing show! Prior to Guys and Dolls, Blythe has choreographed for shows including Bella Nona’s Beautiful Fish Album Premiere, Collage, UNCG Pop-Tech Showcase, Weaving Through the Landscape (Screendance), and CM Dance Collective. Blythe has also performed in works by Clarice Young, Jiwon Ha, BJ Sullivan, Katie Ballard, Ashlyn Hall, Maurice Watson, Kate Gupton, Jonah Carrell, Company Three-Sixty Dance Theatre, CM Dance Company, Teresa Heiland, Jessi McManus, Cherish Dobbins, and is currently in the process of repertory work by Janet Lilly. She wants to thank the cast and crew for being so welcoming and supportive throughout this whole process. The people that have made this show happen are genuinely wonderful humans and she is very grateful for them.

Mycah Smith (Hot-Box Girl | Adelaide U/S) is a second-year BFA Musical Theatre student at UNCG. With a passion for performance and storytelling, she is eager to explore the wide range of creative possibilities within the UNCG School of Theatre. Continuing her studies, Guys and Dolls is her third production at UNCG. Her additional credits include Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Baroness (Lempicka), Liz (Princess Fearless), Catherine of Aragon (Six!), Leading Player (Pippin), and Matilda Wormwood (Matilda the Musical). When Mycah isn’t performing she is crafting her diamond art, reading books, and cherishing moments with friends. She wants to thank her friends, family, cast, and director for supporting her through her journey and believing in her wildest dreams.
 

Preston Scott Smith (Nathan Detroit) is so incredibly grateful to round out his educational career with one of his favorite shows of all time. This show is so special, and specifically to Preston because it was his first real show ever, all the way back in 2015. Some of his previous UNCG credits include Terry Connor (Side Show), The Jabberwock (Alice by Heart), and Ensemble/Swing in Sweeney Todd. He is so proud to be playing such a fantastic character among a cast of so many wonderful people, and extremely thankful to all of his family for making the trip out here.

Kenna Wells (Miss Adelaide) is thrilled to return to the UNCG Mainstage. This production is especially meaningful to her after stepping away from the stage while battling sepsis and working through a long road of recovery. She is incredibly grateful to be back doing what she loves and sharing the stage with such talented artists. Previous UNCG credits include Rough Magic (Dr. Rudgeon/Tracy) and Side Show (Ensemble). Kenna would like to thank her parents, family, friends, and the UNCG faculty for their unwavering love, encouragement, and support throughout her recovery and beyond. She is so grateful to everyone who helped her find her way back to the stage.

Bowie Werran (Harry the Horse & Crapshooter) is so excited to be in Guys and Dolls with such a wonderful cast and crew! He is an alum of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts High School Drama Program and is continuing his education as a Musical theatre 3^rd year here at UNCG. His recent credits are ensemble in the collegiate debut of Lempicka and Tobias Ragg in Sweeney Todd. He would like to give a big thanks to his beautiful family, friends, roommates, and professors who are always pushing him to be the best he can be! @bowie_0505

Nicole Wylie (Assistant Stage Manager) is a fourth year BFA Design and Technical Production major with a focus in stage management. Past credits include Discovering Blackness (Stage Manager), Carrie (ASM), The Lightning Thief (ASM), and Frankenstein (Wardrobe Supervisor). They will be stage managing the upcoming production of Urinetown here at UNCG for their capstone. Being able to step back and watch Kaylee work her magic and working with N’Shama and Kai has been a privilege, and they are grateful for it all. They hope you enjoy the show!

Tannis Boyajian (Scenery Studio Supervisor) received her BFA in Technical Theatre from Salem State University in Salem, MA, and her MFA in Technical Design and Production from Yale School of Drama in New Haven, CT. Between undergrad and grad school, Tannis taught a scenic construction workshop class at Salem State University, and was the scenic consultant for Endicott College (Beverly, MA), assisting with and guiding students in set construction and tool safety. She also worked as a carpenter at a variety of theatres in and around the Boston, MA area including Stoneham Theatre Company, North Shore Music Theatre, Boston Children’s Theatre, and Actor Shakespeare Project. While in grad school Tannis spent her summers as the Technical Director for Dorset Theatre Festival in Dorset, VT and Assistant Technical Director for Theatre at Monmouth in Monmouth, ME. After graduating, she made the move to North Carolina to become the Technical Director at Triad Stage here in Greensboro, where she worked for three and a half years before accepting her current position as Scene Shop Supervisor with UNCG. This is Tannis’ 6^th year with the UNCG. 

Tom McCoy (Technical Direction Supervisor) has been working professionally in technical theatre since 2004 and in Higher Education since 2012. Originally from Long Island, NY, Tom earned his B.A. from Greensboro College focusing on Scenery and Technical Direction. After graduation, Tom spent six seasons with Greensboro’s own nationally recognized Triad Stage (2007-2012, 50 productions) before heading back to NY. After 11 years working on 80 productions at two universities Tom returned to Greensboro in 2023 to join the UNCG’s School of Theatre, where he ripped the TD job out of Chip Haas’s reluctant hands and asserted dominance in the Scene Studio. He was quickly dethroned by Tannis Boyajian. After some adjusting and a hastily signed peace treaty, the Scene Studio is a land of peace and learning where all are welcome, except Todd. He knows why. Tom sends much love and appreciation to his family and friends for their patience and constant support. Tom also sends his appreciation for those who deal with his nonsense like what was written above.  

Maurice Watson (Choreographer) is Associate Professor of Dance and Undergraduate Director in the School of Dance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With over 20 years of experience as a dancer, choreographer, and educator, he holds an MFA in Choreography from the University of Iowa. His creative work and teaching center jazz dance rooted in Black American vernacular traditions, emphasizing musicality, groove, individuality, and cultural history. Watson’s teaching philosophy prioritizes inclusive, process‑driven learning that empowers students to develop technical excellence, cultural awareness, and authentic artistic voices. He has performed with companies including Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Lula Washington Dance Theatre, and JazzAntiqua, and has created and presented work nationally and internationally through universities, residencies, and festivals.