PETER JOHN CHURSIN
(
Indio
) most recently
worked on
Nikolai and the Others
at Lincoln Center
Theater. He performed in the Broadway revival of
West Side Story
and the first national/Los Angeles
companies of
Wicked
(Chistery). He toured
internationally with Complexions Contemporary
Ballet. Peter has appeared in numerous television
shows and the upcoming film,
Winter’s Tale
.
NATALIE KAYE CLATER
(
Consuela
) is thrilled
to be returning toThe Muny. Last season she shared
the Muny stage with the cast of
Dreamgirls
. From
a showbiz family, being in the theatre is as natural
as breathing. She made her professional debut in
Ragtime
at the age of five. Other credits include
Hairspray, A Chorus Line,
and
Legally Blonde
.
BETH CRANDALL
(
Assistant Choreographer/
Dance Captain/Minnie
) is thrilled to be making
her Muny debut! Broadway:
West Side Story
. First
National Tours: W
est Side Story, Wonderful Town.
Regional: Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill
Playhouse, Barrington Stage Co, Atlanta TOTS.
BFA from NYU. Many thanks to Chris Bailey and
MSA. Love to Mom & Dad.
LAUREN CSETE
Francisca
is pursuing her BFA
in musical theatre at the Boston Conservatory,
and is thrilled to join The Muny’s production of
West Side Story
!
Recent credits:
In The Heights,
Thoroughly Modern Millie
and
Jesus Christ
Superstar
.
She would like to thank her wonderful
family, Sam and Lisa for always believing in her!
DEAN ANDRE D
E
LUNA
(
Anxious
) Honored to
be making his Muny debut! Proud AEA member!
Favorites include TV:
Barney and Friends
Tours:
50th Aniversary and first national tour of
West
Side Story
. Broadway:
West Side Story
. Fortunate
and privileged to have had so many blessings.
Extremely thankful to God, family, D.A. Unit,
smoothies, and the lovely Ms. Beth Crandall!
COLBY DEZELICK (
Diesel
)
recently made his
Muny debut in
Spamalot
. He recently completed
his freshman year as a musical theatre major at
Rider University. He would like to thank his
friends and family for their support, the faculty at
Rider for their guidance, and The Muny for this
wonderful opportunity. Proud AEA member.
STEPHEN DIAZ
(
Nibbles
) Broadway Company:
West Side Story
(dir. Arthur Laurents), Aladdin
in
Aladdin: Musical Spectacular
(Disney’s CA).
Cats
(Mungojerrie - FCLO). Worked with
choreographers Patrick Delcroix and Lucas
Crandall (NDT), Ihsan Rustem, Donald
McKayle, Robert Guitron. Pianist/Conductor for
productions:
Last Five Years, Scarlet Pimpernel, Into
the Woods
. For my love, A.
MEGHAN FADDIS
(
Clarice
) is thrilled to be
returning to the Muny stage for her ninth season!
She was a member of The Muny Teen touring
troupe for four years and is a rising BFA musical
theatre sophomore at Indiana University. Much
love to my family for their undying support. Proud
new member of AEA.
ALEJANDRO FONSECA (
Toro
)
is thrilled to be
back at The Muny for
West Side Story.
You will also
be able to see him on the
West Side Story
national
tour this upcoming year. Studying towards a BFA
from Indiana University, he thanks his friends, his
family, and The Muny.
JULIA GALASTI
(
Estella
) is more than excited to
be performing on the Muny stage for the first time!
She is currently at Point Park University, studying
for her B.F.A in dance. Special thanks go out to
her parents for supporting her all the way through
it. Love you!
JACOB LACOPO
(
Gee-Tar
) made his Muny
debut this year in
Spamalot
after spending years
of his childhood with The Muny Kids and
Teens. Recent graduate of Webster Conservatory.
Previous: Little Theater, McLeod Summer
Playhouse, Timber Lake Playhouse. Immeasurable
thanks to Mike and the Muny staff for making this
childhood dream come true! Proud new member
of AEA.
ISABELLEM
C
CALLA (
Rosalia
) is fromRockland
County, NY and is thrilled to be returning to The
Muny! She is a junior Musical Theatre major at the
University of Michigan. Credits include: Muny:
Aladdin
; PCLO:
42nd Street, Seven Brides for Seven
Brothers, Phantom
; UofM:
Crazy for You, Chicago
.
Love to my family and friends. GO BLUE!
ASHLEY MEYER
(
Pauline
) is ecstatic and
thankful to be making her professional debut at
The Muny! She has spent six Muny summers in
the youth chorus and is currently a dance and
musical theatre major. Thanks to family, teachers,
Mike, Chris, Nancy, and Michael. All glory goes
to God!
PATRICK ORTIZ
(
Pepe
) Broadway:
West Side
Story
(Indio) National tour:
West Side Story
(swing)
Regional:
Altar Boyz
(Juan), Cathy Rigby’s
Peter
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