The Fireside auditions and hires professional singers, dancers and actors from all over the United States. Many come with Broadway and National Tour experience. All of them come with great talent and a passion for their craft.
LaDonna Burns (Hannah, others) Fireside debut! NYC based from Indianapolis. NY credits: Sting’s THE LAST SHIP, CHASING GRACE (Ms. Caroline), WHITE GIRL IN DANGER (Nell Standby), CAROLINE, OR CHANGE (Caroline), FOLLIES (Stella Deems-NYIT Award-Outstanding Featured Actress). National Tours: RENT (Seasons of Love Soloist/Joanne) and SEUSSICAL (Sour Kangaroo). Regional: GHOST (Oda Mae Brown 2024 CCC Award-Outstanding Featured Actress), ELF (Deb), ROCK OF AGES (Justice), CINDERELLA (Fairy Godmother), ALL SHOOK UP (Sylvia).
Marc Christopher (Oz, others) is thrilled to be making his Fireside Theatre debut! He recently starred as Amos Hart in the Broadway National Tour of CHICAGO. Off Broadway: FRANKENSTEIN (The Creature) Favorite Credits: HAIRSPRAY (Edna), SPONGEBOB (Patrick Star), SOMETHING ROTTEN (Nostradamus), THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Uncle Fester). Thank you to Brian Herrick and the HKA team! Love you Mom! Passat, all my heart to Carolyn. TikTok/Insta @marcittymarcmarc
Quinn Corcoran (Kevin T., Garth, others) Fireside Debut! Off-Broadway: NYC premiere of Pasek and Paul’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (ATC), RESCUE RUE, BLUE MAN GROUP, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, ZORBA! (working with John Kander), and LUCKY STIFF (with Ahrens and Flaherty). Regional: Fulton, Maltz-Jupiter, Actors’ Playhouse of Miami, Maine State Music Theatre, Ivoryton Playhouse, and Stages St. Louis. Favorite shows include MURDER FOR TWO, WAITRESS, LEGALLY BLONDE, HEATHERS, ROCK OF AGES, BRIGHT STAR, and several JERSEY BOYS.
Abe Goldfarb (Nick, Doug, others) is an actor, writer and director based in Brooklyn, NY. He studied at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He’s been on Broadway (in BEETLEJUICE), voiced Pokémon (several) and emceed burlesque shows all over the world (seriously). He’s written and acted for IFC’s Neurotica and directed two features, The Horror at Gallery Kay and the multiple award-winning First Time Caller (with J.D. Brynn), in which he also starred. Deepest thanks to Mom, Rosebud and Chloë.
Rebecca Holt (Diane, others) Broadway: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS … w/Matthew Broderick and Megan Mullally. SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS: Jazz at Lincoln Center w/ Raul Esparza, BLIND INJUSTICE: Jazz at Lincoln Center (MasterVoices Chorus select ensemble) NYC theatre: AND MISS REARDON DRINKS A LITTLE. Rebecca dedicates this show to her three children Max, Luke, and Ruby, and husband Don Gilmore, the loves of her life, biggest supporters, and fans. (Mama misses you Max and knows you’re cheering me on from Heaven.)
Kerry Jules (Bob, others) is excited to be making his Fireside Theatre debut! Past credits include National Tours of AIN’T TOO PROUD: The Life and Times of the Temptations, PRETTY WOMAN The Musical, and DREAMGIRLS The Musical. “I want to thank the Universe for placing me exactly where I’m meant to be!” Welcome to the ROCK!!!
Greta Kleckner (Bonnie, others) National tours: DAMN YANKEES, ELF; Regional favorites: SCHOOL OF ROCK (Paramount Theatre), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Lucy – PCLO), PUFFS (PCLO), ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE (Patsy Cline – SVST and SLO Rep.), NUNSENSE (Sister Amnesia – PMT, SVST), GODSPELL (Westchester Broadway), MAME (Agnes Gooch), MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (Missy). Endless gratitude to Lara Hayhurst, to my family both blood and chosen, and to my beloved fiance Wendy Feaver. gretakleckner.com
Katie Luke (Janice, others) The Fireside: Velma Von Tussle (HAIRSPRAY). Regional: Janice Mosher (COME FROM AWAY, The John W. Engeman Theatre), Susan (THE FULL MONTY, The Gateway Playhouse), Julia Trojan (BANDSTAND, Playhouse on Park). International: Velma Von Tussle (HAIRSPRAY, RCCL), Nicola (KINKY BOOTS, NCL), Disney Cruise Lines. Thank you to Brian at HKA and the entire CFA team. Love to her family, friends, and husband Harrison, for their continued support and joy. BFA The Hartt School. @kikibuggyu
Eric Jon Mahlum (Claude, others) Past favorites: SCROOGE, TITANIC, SWING ON A STAR, and HOLLYWOOD SINGS. Broadway and National Tours: WICKED, NEWSIES, ELF The Musical, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, JOSEPH, and THE WIZARD OF OZ. Favorite Regional: Goodspeed Opera House, Papermill Playhouse, The MUNY, Ogunquit Playhouse, The Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Milwaukee Rep, and Pittsburgh CLO. He can be heard on the original cast albums of GRUMPY OLD MEN and NOEL: The Musical. Ericjonmahlum.com
Jenny McGlinchey (Beulah, others) returns to The Fireside, last seen as the Earth Mother in MENOPAUSE, THE MUSICAL! Other favorite roles: The Housekeeper – MAN OF LA MANCHA, Alice – THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Emma Goldman – RAGTIME, and Eleanor of Aquitaine – THE LION IN WINTER. Jenny has soloed at the Hollywood Bowl and toured 18 years with educational theatre company The Imagination Machine. Jenny dedicates this performance to her family and the “Hudson morning coffee gang.”
Dylan Pal (Kevin J., Ali, others) gratefully makes his Fireside and out-of-town debut! Equestrian turned actor. Pittsburgh credits include: RENT (Mark Cohen), JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Joseph), NEWSIES (Jack Kelly), A CHORUS LINE (Paul San Marco), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Prince Eric), CATS (Macavity), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Thaddeus), EVIL DEAD (Knowby), BANDSTAND (Wayne Wright), and WORKING (Man 2). Dylan can also be found teaching dance classes, playing trombone, or riding horses. All thanks to his dad, sisters, friends, and Alexis. @d_pal14
Lottie Mae Prenevost (Beverley, Annette, others) is thrilled to be making her Fireside debut in a dream role! Lottie is an actor and vocalist originally from Chelsea, MI, now based in Ann Arbor and NYC with a BFA in Musical Theater Performance from Otterbein University. Favorite credits: COME FROM AWAY (Captain Beverley), MAMMA MIA (Tanya), RAGTIME (Mother). Thanks to Lara and Heather for the opportunity to share this beautiful story again. All my love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Beau, Claire, David, friends, and family for the endless love and support. Enjoy! IG: @lottie.mae.p
Arielle “Faye” Beane (Swing: Hannah and Beulah) is excited to make their Fireside Theatre debut. Faye is a Queens native and NYC performer hoping to challenge the way we look at art. Regional credits include WAITRESS, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, NEWSIES, LES MISERABLES, ZANNA DON’T the reboot, CINDERELLA, THE WIZARD OF OZ, SCHOOL GIRLS: The African Mean Girls Play, and HEARTBREAK HOTEL. Faye is also an University of the Arts Alumni Instagram – @ariellephaye
Madison Paige Buck (Swing: Diane, Bonnie, Janice) is thrilled to be back after starring in BEEHIVE earlier this season! BA in Musical Theatre from Temple University. Fireside credits: BEEHIVE, WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, ROCKIN OUT WITH STEVE WATTS. Favorite regional credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN (Bea; ACCC), FROZEN (Queen Iduna/ Ensemble; MSMT & Fulton), MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Dyanne; Gretna Theatre), LES MISERABLES (Cosette; Arrow Rock Lyceum, and Fulton). Thanks to Heather, and love to her husband and family. @madisonpaigebuck
Jake Evans (Swing: Nick, Oz, Kevin T.) is thrilled to make his Fireside debut! Credits: THE PAPARAZZI (Mike, Off-Broadway), BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical (Gerry, CSTC), HAIRSPRAY (Corny Collins, CSTC), GREASE (Roger, RCCL), A CHRISTMAS STORY (Ensemble/u/s Old Man, RPS), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Brad, Millbrook Playhouse), and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Ted, Pioneer Theatre Company). So grateful to The Fireside, this phenomenal cast, and his endlessly supportive parents. BA, PSU. Rep: Firestarter Entertainment. Instagram: @jake_p_evans
Darrick Penny (Swing: Kevin J. and Bob) holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University and an MFA in Acting from Florida Atlantic University. He is thrilled that his Fireside debut is with this talented company! He has performed professionally all over the country with some favorites being: Coalhouse in RAGTIME (Valdosta, GA), Tom Collins in RENT (Norwalk, CT), and Papa Gé in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Buffalo, N.Y.). Much love to his supportive friends and family and to YOU for supporting live theatre! Proudly represented by Firestarter Entertainment. darrickpenny.com