Directed by Rachel Lee
Choreography by Francine Espiritu
Musical Direction by Jarred Lee
Cast Bios
AMISHA BHANDARI (Sarah Brown)
Amisha is a senior MT who is ecstatic to be playing the brilliant Sarah Brown in Guys & Dolls! Previous Pace credits include: Sunday in the Park With George, Songs for Slutty Girls, & Mary and Max. Thank you to the phenomenal Rachel and Jarred Lee for making this experience so unforgettably beautiful. This performance is dedicated to my mother, Tanya. Love and miss you every day!
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MAX CHLUMECKY (Sky Masterson)
Max is so grateful to be a part of Guys and Dolls alongside a wonderful group of people. His past Pace credits include Sunday in the Park with George and City of Angels. He also spent this past summer in Rehoboth Delaware performing at Clear Space Theatre. Special thanks to Rachel, Francine and Jarred for showing nothing but love throughout this whole process. Lastly, endless thanks to his incredible family and roommates for being nothing but supportive.
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MILES JOSEPHSON (Nathan Detroit)
Miles (he/him) is a senior at Pace. He was born and raised in Los Angeles and now lives in Brooklyn with his two cats. Pace credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Showtune Blowout!, and Love/Sick. Outside of school, Miles is a stand-up comedian and theater maker. He sends so much love and gratitude to the entire cast and crew as well as his family, friends, and wonderful partner. @Miles Josephson
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SEAN-MICHAEL BRUNO (Nicely-Nicely Johnson)
Sean-Michael is currently a junior at Pace University getting his BFA in Musical Theatre. He is a proud member of the HBO family, appearing in the drama series Tremé and film Confirmation. His pace credits include: Wailin’ Joe in Memphis, and Combeferre in Les Miserables. Sean-Michael is so happy to shoot crap with all of these chuckle buckets! @sean_michael_bruno
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JAMIR BROWN (Benny Southstreet)
Jamir is from Houston Texas. Since being at Pace University he has been Les Miserables and Memphis. He is so grateful to be a part of this production of Guys and Dolls and wants to send a special thanks to Rachael, Jarred, Francine and stage management for all their hard work.
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MAX AVRAMIS (Arvide Abernathy/Ensemble)
Max is a senior and is stoked to be part of Pace University’s Guys and Dolls! He is very grateful to be a part of this awesomely talented cast led by the most inspiring and caring creative team. Previous Pace credits include Les Miserables and the iconic Pete(Her) Pan. Much love to mom, dad, and the family. Enjoy the show!
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COLE WACHMAN (Big Jule/Sky Masterson U/S)
Cole misses his hometown of Costa Mesa, CA, but is thrilled to be here as a senior MT. Past credits include the ensemble in The Drowsy Chaperone and Rob Johnson in a workshop of Nikola Tesla Drops the Beat! Much love to family and friends. Enjoy!
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JAMESON MAY (Harry the Horse/Ensemble)
Jameson is a senior Environmental Studies Minor. Past Pace credits include ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Pete(Her) Pan.’ This past summer he appeared in ‘Grease’ and ‘Seussical’ at the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. He is also a member of Pace’s a cappella group ‘Frequency.’ Special thanks to friends, family, and this incredible cast and crew!
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MEGAN GRIGGS (General Cartwright/Ensemble)
Megan is a Senior from Fairfax, VA who so excited to FINALLY be in a Golden Age musical! Pace credits include Caroline, or Change and Les Miserables. Many thanks to my family and friends! To Nana and Poppy: I love you a bushel and a peck!
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HILLARY DOMINGUEZ (Agatha/Ensemble)
Hillary is a senior MT from Seattle, WA and is so excited to be a part of this wonderful cast. Hillary’s Pace credits include Sunday in the Park with George and Songs for Slutty Girls. She also associate produced Hatched at 54Below this past spring. Love to the amazing cast and team! Enjoy the show!!
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MATTHEW PIPER (Society Max/Waiter/M.C./Ensemble)
Matthew is from Newark Ohio, is a junior musical theater major, and is so incredibly excited to be a part of this show. Recent credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin) at Quisisana Resort, Heart of Stone, a new work (Lead - Stoney) performed at the Proctors Theater in Schenectady, and was a swing (performed) in last year’s Les Miserables. Enjoy Guys and Dolls!
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SABRINA SANTANA (Angie the Ox/Ensemble)
Sabrina is a Sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major here at Pace University. She is so excited and honored to be making her Pace debut in Guys & Dolls. She would like to thank the G&D Team, her family and friends for always being there to support her.
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MIA MOOKO (Mimi/Ensemble)
Mia is a sophomore BFA MT from Seattle, Washington, and is thrilled to be making her Pace mainstage debut in Guys and Dolls! Past select roles include Catherine in Pippin at Village Theatre, Cinderella in Into the Woods at Driftwood Players and Martha in Spring Awakening at Weathervane Theatre. A big thank you to the cast, creative team and the endless support of her friends and family!
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LEILANI CARR (Liver Lips Louie/Ferguson/Ensemble/Adelaide)
Leilani, ’21 is so excited to be a part of Guys and Dolls!! Her previous Pace credits are Les Miserables (Montparnasse). She thanks her amazing family and Alex for being so supportive through her journey.
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KARISSA CARLETON (Allison/Ensemble/Cartwright and Brannigan Understudy)
Karissa is very excited to make her Mainstage Debut here at Pace! Over the summer she played the role of Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly! at Clear Space Theatre Company. She would like to thank the cast and crew of Guys and Dolls for making this show one to remember. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their continued love and support.
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BOBBY ELLIS (Male Swing)
Bobby is a sophomore BFA Musical Theatre major from New Jersey and is so so excited to make his Pace University Main stage debut with Guys & Dolls! Over the summer, he appeared as Seldom Seen Kid in Guys & Dolls at Theatre Aspen and sang in the chorus of South Pacific in Concert at the Aspen Music Festival. Thanks to his amazing family, friends, and teachers for all of the support and especially everyone involved in this production!
Creative Team Bios
RACHEL LEE (Director)
Rachel is honored to be welcomed into the Pace community with this production! Currently, Rachel is a member of the Education and Audience Engagement department for Disney Theatrical Group, and has previously worked for the New Victory Theater, Center for Arts Education, and the Harlem School for the Arts. Rachel is a frequent collaborator with Joe Iconis and Family and a proud graduate of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
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FRANCINE ESPIRITU (Choreographer)
Francine is PUMPED to be back at Pace University with this gang! Recent Choreography credits include The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical (Assoc. Choreographer for Broadway/National Tour) A Chorus Line (Asst. Choreographer for Hollywood Bowl, National Tour, Pace University), Interstellar Cinderella (Choreographer-Theater Row NYC). MANY THANKS to the staff at Pace, these talented students, and Rachel and Jarred for being the ultimate dream team! @francine.espiritu
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EMMALEE KIDWELL (Assistant Director)
EmmaLee is thrilled to be the assistant director for Guys and Dolls! Previously she’s assistant directed Snow Child at SubCulture, and associate choreographed Hatched 2019, Les Miserables, and Showtune Blowout here at Pace. Love to her friends, family, and the incredible Rachel Lee.
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MADISON FINNEY ((Assistant Choreographer/Female Swing)
Madison is a senior Musical Theatre major from Columbus, Georgia. She was most recently seen as Val in A Chorus Line at The Cape Playhouse. Her previous Pace theatrical credits include Memphis (Main St. ensemble/Gladys US),The Drowsy Chaperone (Swing, dance captain, US Kitty), Les Misérables (ensemble), Love/Sick (Celia), Michael John LaChiusa’s Dead Babies, and HATCHED at 54 Below. Her other work includes Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville (Annie) with the Trentino Music Festival in Mezzano, Italy. Madison has been extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful community of performers and technicians throughout this process.
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GRIFFYD COLE (Lighting Designer)
Griffyd is a current Senior in the Production Design program, is beyond thrilled to have had the chance to work with the amazing creative team on this production. His past Pace lighting design credits include Boeing Boeing, Dark of the Moon, City of Angles, Drowsy Chaperone (associate), Mary & Max, and Emergence. Much love and thanks to the entire Guys & Dolls team, friends, and family for their constant support. griffydcole.com
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MIKE EKELBURG (Sound Designer)
Mike is a sound designer and composer from Burlington, New Jersey. He is currently a junior sound design student at Pace University. Previous works at Pace include: Dark of the Moon, Sunday in the Park with George, The Drowsy Chaperone, and The Wild Party. Outside works include: sub A2 at Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish off-broadway, Heart of Stone at Proctor's Theatre, lead sound and sound engineer for Lakeside Beach Music Festival at Cedar Point, Steel Magnolias and As You Like It at Stella Adler Studio of Acting, LURED (nominated NYIT outstanding sound design) at Theater for the New City, and associate designer for The Producers at the Argyle Theatre. Mike would like to thank all of his family and friends for their support as well as the entire cast, crew, and creative for Guys & Dolls.
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JOSHUA STRAKER (Technical Director)
Joshua is a 3rd Year Production Design Major who is honored to be the programs first student Technical Director. Previous credits include Assistant Technical Director for Boeing Boeing, Props Designer for Dark of the Moon and the film I Against I, and Props Build for Lysistrata, and The Drowsy Chaperone. He also works part-time as a carpenter for The Public Theatre. He aspires to be a Master Carpenter on Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. He’d liked to thank Graham Kindred, Chris Jensen, Walter Pigford, and the whole design team for an amazing experience. Have an amazing run!
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CAIT JOHNSON (Production Stage Manager)
Cait is a Junior BA Stage Manager and also a full time witch, originally from Central Florida. Recent Pace credits include Pace New Musical: Pete (HER) Pan (PSM), and Dark of the Moon (ASM). She would like to thank to all those involved in this wonderful production process, especially her amazing SM team for their endless hard work and positive energy! She would also like to thank her daughter, Savannah Wolfe for being her biggest fan. Enjoy the show!
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MARIEL DONAHUE (Assistant Stage Manager)
Mariel Donahue is a Sophomore BA Stage Manager and is so happy to be a part of Guys & Dolls. Previously she has walked worked on Les Miserables (lol), Everyone Hated Us, IPE Devised Theater Festival, Para(normals) in rep with Employee of the Month, Senior class of 2018 Musical Theater/ BFA Acting Showcase.
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MATT GEILER (Assistant Stage Manager)
Matt is a Sophomore Stage Management major from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He is incredibly thankful to be working on his 3rd musical (he luvs the mt's) and is incredibly grateful to the entire cast and crew for this show. Look out for his acting debut in the new upcoming Phineas and Ferb Musical as Doofenshmirtz! He wanted to personally thank his roommates, the amazing SM team, Jonathan Siverson, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge for their amazing support.
@matthew.geiler
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LARA SATO (Assistant Stage Manager)
Lara is a Sophomore Stage Management Major who is so excited to be working on Guys and Dolls! Previous shows include Dance Out Loud (PA), Memphis (PA), and Sunday in the Park with George (PA). She would like to thank her husband, Ben Platt for his love and support. She has taken the journey from Kaneohe, Hawaii to New York City to see snow for the first time and is so excited to see where the future takes her.
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BRENDEN SILVERMAN (Production Assistant)
Brenden is a Freshman BA Stage Management Major here at Pace University! Select Credits: Off-Broadway NYC: Goree All-Girl String Band (ASM), If Sand Were Stone (ASM), Chance (ASM), Sonata 1962 (PA); Regional: Mary Poppins (Stage Management Intern, The Tony-Award Winning, Paper Mill Playhouse), Grease (ASM, MayoPac), Shrek (PA, MayoPac); Community: Catch me..., Fiddler; Educational theater (PSM): Shrek, 25th...Spelling Bee, Death By Chocolate, Drowsy Chaperone, Big Fish, Peter Pan, James..., Anything Goes among many others. @Brendens1
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ELIZABETH WEBER (Production Assistant)
Elizabeth is a freshman Stage Management BA and is so excited to work on her first Pace production. Stage Management: TILL (NYMF 2019), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Secret Theater); I Want A Country (NYC Fringe); Worldwide Plays Festival (Writopia Lab). Other professional credits include: SheNYC, Sound Designer; Natural Shocks (WP Theater); The Mountains Look Different, CONFLICT, The Suitcase Under The Bed (Mint Theater); WP Theater Admin Intern; LaGuardia Tech Theater alum. @elizabethweber_
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