DARAH ABRAMS (She/Her/Hers) (Ensemble)

Making her Schimmel Mainstage Debut in Head Over Heels, has appeared in a number of shows in South Florida and New Hampshire. Last summer season she appeared in Funny Girl, Ragtime, Mamma Mia, and Saturday Night Fever at Interlakes Summer Theatre. She is also a choreographer

and aspiring yoga instructor.

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ERNEST ALLEN (They/Them) (Pythio)

Born and raised in Harlem, NY, Ernest is an openly queer performer who strives to bring LGBTQ+ stories to life on stage. Ernest is a Sophomore in the Pace musical theater program and is honored to be playing the role of Pythio, one of the first proudly Gender Non-Conforming characters written for the broadway stage. This will be their third main stage casting and they are excited to make their family, who they love very much, proud.

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JAMIR BROWN (Musidorus)

Jamir is thrilled to be a part of a another mainstage production at Pace University. Jamir would like to send a special thanks to the creative and production team. Prior credits include Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet/ Nathan Detroit u/s), Memphis (Gator), Les Miserables (Swing), A Night Of Color: Debunking the Myth (featured performer), Sam Pinkleton’s “Showtune Blowout” and Michael John LaChiusa’s “Michael John’s Dead Babies.” You can follow Jamir on Instagram _reemaj_

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SEAN-MICHAEL BRUNO (He/Him/His) (Ensemble)

Sean-Michael Bruno 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: Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guys & Dolls, Wailin’ Joe in Memphis, and Combeferre in Les Miserables. Sean-Michael is so happy to be a part of this amazing cast! All thanks to God, family, and close friends! @sean_michael_bruno

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KARRISSA CARLETON (Ensemble/ Philoclea U/S)

Karissa is thrilled to be a part of her first mainstage at Pace. Her previous Pace credits are Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Girl).  She would like to thank the cast and crew for making this show such a wonderful experience.  She also thanks her mom and dad for always supporting her!

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BOBBY ELLIS (He/Him/His) (Ensemble)

Bobby is so excited to be a part of the incredible ensemble of Head Over Heels at Pace University. Working with this cast and creative team has been nothing but joyful, fulfilling, and fun! Past credits include Guys & Dolls at both Theatre Aspen in Colorado and here at Pace! Big love to family, friends & the class of 2022!!

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MADISON FINNEY (She/Her/Hers) (Dance Ensemble/Understudy Gynecia)

Madison is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Columbus, Georgia, and a die hard Go-Go’s fan. She is extremely honored to have had Head Over Heels be the closing show of her Pace career. Her previous Pace theatrical credits include Guys and Dolls (Asst. Choreographer/Swing), Memphis (Ensemble/US Gladys), Love/Sick (Celia), Les Miserables (Ensemble), The Drowsy Chaperone (Swing/Dance Captain/US Kitty), Michael John LaChiusa’s Dead Babies, and HATCHED at 54 Below. Her other recent work includes A Chorus Line (Val) at the Cape Playhouse and Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville (Annie) with the Trentino Music Festival in Mezzano, Italy. Madison is extremely grateful for the community of artists she has had the opportunity to work with, and she hopes the audience loves the show as much as the cast and creatives do!

CHRISTIAN FLAHERTY (Ensemble/Musidorus U/S) 

Christian Flaherty was most recently seen as Rusty Charlie in Guys & Dolls at Pace University, as well as working regionally with RWS Entertainment Group and Cedar Point Amusement Park. All my love to my family & friends, as well as Austin, Ellenore, Tori, and the rest of the HOH team. (And my pups Archie & Cooper.)

HANA GOTTLIEB (They/Them) (Ensemble/Pamela & Pythio U/S)

Hana is a senior here at pace, ready to get their butt out into the real world! They want to take this space to state that as we will learn in this show, gender is often “germane to the discussion,” and that body parts have no influence over what determines a person’s gender! They would also like to encourage everyone (especially students) to get out there and vote in not only the upcoming presidential election, but all elections big and small to come! The environment, marginalized folks, especially trans, black, brown, and indigenous peoples need us to put our money/vote/time/actions where our mouth is and rally behind them now more than ever! “Now’s the time for use to move! actions shout out loud!” @hanasgottlieb

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KARIM HAZIME (Swing)

Karim Hazime is currently a sophomore musical theatre major at Pace University and is so excited to be apart of his first Pace production as the male swing in Head Over Heels! Karim would like to thank his family and friends for all their support and hopes you enjoy the show! insta: @karim.hazime

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ELLIOT W. HICKS (Ensemble)

Elliot is super excited to be in his first main stage show at Pace! A sophomore, he enjoys playing jazz piano and Super Smash Bros Melee in his free time. Shoutout to 5G, Karl Marx, and the cast and team of Head Over Heels. Don’t forget to vote!

AUBRIE KNAPP (Ensemble)
 

RYLAND MARBUTT (Ensemble)

Ryland Marbutt is so excited to be performing in Pace University's production of Head Over Heels. Ryland's most recent credits would include performing in Big Top Dreams at Hershey Park, and Surflight Theatre in shows such as Wedding Singer, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Saturday Night Fever. He would like to thank his beautiful friends and family for their constant love and support! And of course, a huge thank you to Austin and Ellenore, his fellow castmates, and the phenomenal production team for creating this wonderful piece of art. Get ready for some DANCIN’, and SINGIN’! And enjoy the show!

JAMESON MAY (Dametas)

Jameson May is a senior super excited and a little sad to be making his final main-stage appearance at Pace. Past Pace credits include: Guys and Dolls (Harry the Horse), Les Miserables (Ensemble) and Pete(Her) Pan (Male Sing). Jameson is also a member of Pace University’s a cappella group ‘Frequency.’ In addition to being an actor, he is a singer/songwriter who writes under the name ‘Jamo’ (debut ep “Better Plan”) and one half of the songwriting duo Shofi & May with his good friend Michael. Their concept album “Distance” will be performed at the Green Room 42 next month. Huge thanks to this incredible cast, crew and creative team, and to his family and friends for their endless love and support.

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ALISA MELENDEZ (Mopsa)

Alisa is a California native and honored to be a part of such a beautiful show as her final production at Pace University! A few favorite Pace credits include Les Miserables (Fantine), City of Angels (Swing), Sam Pinkleton’s Showtune Blowout, Night of Color, and HATCHED at 54 Below. Her other recent work includes Almost Famous (Swing). All of her gratitude to God, her forever family, and Tamar Rubin for their constant love and light. 1 Corinthians 13.

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JULIA RIPPON (Swing/Dance Captain)

As a Junior Musical Theater Major with a minor in Dance, Julia is thrilled to be a part of such an amazing and important story. Previous credits: Swing for Hershey Park’s Once Upon, Memphis at Schaeberle Studio Theater, and “Sophie” in Mamma Mia! At Surflight theater. She gives thanks to the entire creative team for having her back, and pushing her to always do better. Extra special thanks to her family for their constant love, and allowing her to live her dreams. To the moon and stars, Gee. @juliarippon

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LOGAN ROWLAND (Basilius)

Logan Rowland was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is a senior in the musical theatre program at Pace University. Credits include, Broadway: The Addams Family (Ensemble, U/S Pugsley) Off-Broadway: Little Miss Sunshine (Dwayne Hoover) Regional: Treasure Island A New Musical, Full Monty, Will Rogers Follies. Pace Credits: Night of Sondheim, Sunday In The Park... (soldier), and Memphis. Instagram: @logan_rowland

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AJA SIMONE (She/Her/Hers) (Ensemble/Understudy Mopsa)

Aja is a junior at Pace University, and is ecstatic to be doing her second main stage musical. She was in Memphis last year, as a member of the Beale street ensemble. She has also done A Night of Color for the second year in a row! She feels honored to be apart of such an amazing production, and cannot wait to work with the cast and crew in the future!

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ANNA CATHERINE SMITH (Philoclea)

Anna Catherine Smith, a proud Knoxville, Tennessee native, is head over heels for this wild cast and crew! Credits include, Regional: Belle in Beauty and the Beast and Ariel in The Little Mermaid (Timber Lake Playhouse). Pace credits include Sunday in the Park...(Mrs./ Dot u/s), and Guys and Dolls (Lt. Brannigan/ Sarah Brown u/s). She was a featured soloist at the James M. Nederlander Memorial Concert at the Minskoff Theater. For mom and dad. We did it! IG: @annacatherinesmithh

DREW SPRINGER-MILLER (Gynecia)

Drew Springer-Miller is a proud native of Stowe, VT. Regional/University credits include Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Kayleen in Gruesome Playground Injuries, The Drowsy Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, Emily in Love/Sick, and Madelaine in LaChuisa’s The Wild Party.  Readings/Workshops credits include Dorothy in A Short History of Women (dir. Judith Ivey), Captain Hook in Pete(Her) Pan, The Dramatists Guild New Writer’s Series at The Players’ Club (dir. Gretchen Cryer), and Showtune Blowout (dir. Sam Pinkleton.) Training includes the Arts Concentration Program in Drama at Choate Rosemary Hall, the Circle in the Square Theater School, and now Pace University’s BFA Musical Theater Program, Class of 2020. Love to Mom and Dad, and the rest of the cult. IG: @drewspringermiller

COLE WACHMAN (Ensemble/Associate Choreographer/Basilius U/S)

Cole is readying himself to graduate, and loves spending his final moments at Pace as part of something as special as this show! He misses his hometown of Costa Mesa, CA, but is thrilled to be here as a senior MT. Past Pace credits include Big Jule in Guys and Dolls, the ensemble in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Rob Johnson in a workshop of Nikola Tesla Drops the Beat! Much love to the family and friends that support him through it all.

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ELYCE WEST (She/Her/Hers) (Pamela)

Elyce is super excited to be portraying Pamela in her third PPA mainstage production. Other credits include A Night of Color: Debunking the Myth (Director/Featured Performer) Memphis (Ensemble), Les Miserable (Ensemble/Prouvaire), Sam Pinkleton's "Show Tune Blowout" & Lonny Price's "A Night Of Sondheim." Elyce is extremely honored to have gotten the chance to work with this creative team and cast. She gives lots of thanks to her family and friends for their unconditional support and love. ig: @elycewest <3

Creative & Production Team Bios