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.
Amy Rodriguez (Tracy Turnblad) is thrilled to return to Baltimore for the third time! Previously the Tracy Standby on the HAIRSPRAY National Tour and Tracy with Royal Caribbean, she is excited to be back in the Midwest. Proud University of Iowa graduate, Go Hawks! Endless gratitude to her family and friends. @amy.rodriguez
Darryl Winslow (Edna Turnblad) is excited to return to The Fireside where he first played Edna 16 years ago. Other favorite roles here include The Cowardly Lion, Santa Claus, Marcellus Washburn, and Nicely-Nicely Johnson. Broadway: AVENUE Q. Off-Broadway: EVIL DEAD the Musical, SHLEMIEL THE FIRST, and GOOD PERSON OF SZECHWAN at the PublicTheater.
Victor Hernandez (Wilbur Turnblad) created the role of Henry Barrow in BONNIE & CLYDE on Broadway. Regional credits include B&C (La Jolla Playhouse & Asolo Repertory); Dan – NEXT TO NORMAL (Seven Angels Theatre); Lt. Brannigan – GUYS AND DOLLS (Bucks County Playhouse); and Monsieur Bouc – MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, George Banks – MARY POPPINS, Harry Bright – MAMMA MIA, The Old Man – A CHRISTMAS STORY, Gazzo, Jergens – ROCKY The Musical, and Shellhammer – MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Fireside). @thevichernandez
Noah Barnes (Link Larkin) is thrilled to return to The Fireside as Link Larkin. You may have seen his performance in the ensemble of TITANIC The Musical. Other credits include: Elvis Presley in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (Broadway at Music Circus), Tommy DeVito in JERSEY BOYS (Rocky Mountain Repertory), and Danny Zuko in GREASE (Virginia Musical Theatre). Noah would like to thank his agent Dave Secor, his family and friends, and his wonderful girlfriend Sabrina for their never-ending support.
Alana Cauthen (Motormouth Maybelle) is thrilled to be back at The Fireside! She performed with Hugh Jackman at Radio City Music Hall (Never Enough Soloist) in From New York with Love! Favorite credits: RENT (Seasons Soloist/Joanne US) 20th Anniversary and Japan National Tour. Regional: WAITRESS (Nurse Norma) at North Shore Music Theatre. TV debut: Law & Order – “The Perfect Family” (Foreperson). VO credits: Marvel HQ – voice of Princess Shuri & Ironheart. Family & friends – Thank you for loving me, thank you for being there! Rep:@HellsKitchenAgency IG:@OnceUponAlana
Katie Claire McGrath (Penny Pingleton) The Fireside: Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID (Ariel). Off-Broadway: ZORBA! (The Widow, J2 Spotlight), A ROOM WITH A VIEW (Lucy Honeychurch, AMT). Regional: Disney’s NEWSIES (Katherine, TBTS), LEGALLY BLONDE (Elle Woods, UCPAC). International: MAMMA MIA! (Sophie), Disney Entertainment. Film/TV: The Beast in Me (Netflix), Inside the Rain, F.B.I. Original, Law & Order: SVU. Katie is AEA & SAG-AFTRA and is with The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. For Dad. Katie pronounces her last name Mc-GRAH. @thekclairemcgrath
Katie Luke (Velma Von Tussle) Fireside debut! Select Credits Include: Susan (THE FULL MONTY, The Gateway Playhouse) Janice Mosher (COME FROM AWAY, The Engeman), Julia Trojan (BANDSTAND), Velma Von Tussle (HAIRSPRAY, RCCL), Nicola (KINKY BOOTS, NCL), Katherine Plumber (NEWSIES), Lois Lane/Bianca (KISS ME KATE). Thank you to Brian at HKA and The HAIRSPRAY team. Love to her family, friends, and husband Harrison for their continued support and joy. BFA The Hartt School. @kikibuggy
Billy Clark Taylor (Corny Collins) is excited to return to the Fireside stage having last appeared as Sam Wainwright in A WONDERFUL LIFE. Billy has worked at theaters across the country including Maine State Music Theatre, the Fulton Theatre, and North Shore Music Theatre. Stage credits include Vernon Gersh in THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG, Harry Bright in MAMMA MIA, Sky Masterson in GUYS AND DOLLS, and Don Kirshner in BEAUTIFUL. Film credits include WTF Am I Doing? and the Netflix original movie Miles. Billy can also be seen in the series pilot Carrington’s Rules.
Corey Jennings (Seaweed J. Stubbs) is a New York City based actor whose very first musical was HAIRSPRAY. It became his favorite musical as a child and he did multiple productions of it in Houston, Texas. He is stoked to get to replay this role after so many years and is ready to move and grove to the rhythm and blues! @corey.j.jennings
Kelsey Lepesko (Amber Von Tussle) is delighted to be back at The Fireside Theatre where she most recently performed as Pattie in BEEHIVE, The 60’s Musical (swing debut) and Karen Zimmer/Dorothy in A WONDERFUL LIFE, after performing as Elsa/Cinderella with Disney Cruise Line. Film/TV credits include Docuseries, Skim City: The Real-Life Mafia Behind The Movie Casino with FOX Corporation. Western Connecticut State University Alum, BFA Musical Theatre. Hi Mom and Dad! Follow her on Instagram @KelseyLepesko
Samantha Sostarich (Female Authority Figure) is thrilled to be making her Fireside debut! National Tour: EMOJILAND The Musical (Swing/Dance Captain, First National Tour). THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Rona Lisa Peretti, Skylight Music Theatre), BOEING BOEING (Gretchen, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre), SPAMALOT (Lady of the Lake, Four Seasons Theatre), MATILDA (Mrs. Wormwood, Children’s Theater of Madison), WHO’S HOLIDAY! (Cindy Lou, Sunstone Studios MKE). @SamanthaSostarich / samanthasostarich.com
D Eric Woolweber (Male Authority Figure) A SE Wisconsin native, D Eric has performed aboard Crystal Cruises; at Milton Theatre in DE; in the Chicago area with Bailiwick Arts Center, Theo Ubique Cabaret Theater, Theater at the Center, and Music Theater Works; in Branson with Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Silver Dollar City, and the Clay Cooper Theater; in Wisconsin with MKE Rep, First Stage, Forward Theater Co, Renaissance Theatreworks, Skylight Music Theatre, and this is his seventh production at The Fireside. Thank you to Ed and the entire Fireside family. 143 muma
Alexis Goode (Little Inez, Dynamite) is thrilled to make her Fireside debut! She’s a 2025 BFA Musical Theater graduate of Temple University, and is signed with Hell’s Kitchen Agency. Credits Include – Tour: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (Boo Who). Regional: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Timoune u/s), ALL SHOOK UP (Lorraine). Collegiate: A CHORUS LINE (Val), BLOOD AT THE ROOT (Raylyn). Alexis also loves directing and inspiring young artists. She’s grateful to God and her support system! IG: @lexiss.dom
Maya Thalia Bishop (Lorraine, Dynamite) is so excited to make their Fireside debut! Theatre: BEAUTIFUL (Stages St. Louis); BEAUTIFUL, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, THE PROM, ROCK OF AGES (Forestburgh Playhouse). IAMT Graduate! Thanks to their parents, Daphne and Orlando, and twin brother, Alex. Seek your joy! Protect trans youth! IG @mayathebish_ www.mayathaliabishop.com
Indira Cunningham (Cindy Watkins, Dynamite), is thrilled to return to The Fireside! Recent credits: Ellen, OKLAHOMA! (Fireside); Soul Girl, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Pittsburgh Musical Theater); OG, WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED (Pittsburgh Opera); Nutcracker, NUTCRACKER (Confluence Ballet); Sugar Plum Fairy (New Sun Rising). Recent Awards: 2022 PGHStyleWeek’s Artist of the Year, 2023 YWCA Emerging Leader, 2023-25 ABA Grantee-The Pittsburgh Foundation, 2024 GPAC Grantee, and 2025 1st Place-Carnegie Museum EJP. @indiraannalise www.indiraannalise.com
Matthew J. Kelly (Gilbert) From Sweet Home Alabama, Matthew is excited to be making his Fireside Theatre debut this spring! Credits: HAIRSPRAY (Tour), Disney Cruise Line. Select Regional: AMERICAN IDIOT, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, HELLO DOLLY, MATILDA. Rep: @hellskitchenagencys
Justin Waite (Duane) is a Long Island native and is thrilled to be performing on the Fireside stage again! Credits include Ensemble, Ogie u/s in WAITRESS (ACT of Connecticut), Swing, Barry Belson u/s in JERSEY BOYS (The Argyle Theatre), Drifter in BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical (Engeman Theatre, The Gateway, Fireside Theatre), Duane, Seaweed u/s in HAIRSPRAY (WPPAC), Doody in GREASE (Clearspace). NYC Readings: Mr. Laird in THE BONE HARP (Theatre Row). Special thanks to the team at MSA and to his mother for all the love and support. @justinmwaite
TaylorRae Carter (Brenda) is ecstatic to be back at The Fireside! She is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and was most recently seen at The Fireside in OKLAHOMA! Some of her past credits include NUNSENSE (Sister Mary Leo), THE MUSIC MAN (Zaneeta), and CAROUSEL (Louise). She greatly thanks the cast, crew, directors, and, of course, her family for making her theatrical dreams possible. Break a leg, everyone!
Nora DeGreen (Tammy) is so excited to be making their Fireside debut! Favorite credits include: Demeter in The Broadway National Tour of CATS, Milly Pontipee in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, Leading Player in PIPPIN, and Estelle in NO EXIT. Nora attended Wright State University for a BFA in Musical Theatre and would like to thank their family, friends, and agent for the love and support! Represented by Dave Secor at Daniel Hoff Agency. noradegreen.com @noradegreen
Michael Mossucco (Brad) Regional: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (North Shore, Axelrod, Alhambra); A WONDERFUL LIFE (Fireside); JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Palace); HEAD OVER HEELS (Uptown Players); KINKY BOOTS, THE WIZARD OF OZ (Derby Dinner); THE SPONGE BOB MUSICAL (Revival Productions); ELF the Musical (La Comedia); and WONDERLAND, SEVEN DEADLY SINS, SKOL!, and OUR STORIES (Collide Theatrical). Graduate of the Pepperdine University Directing Program. Love and thanks to the creative team, friends, and family. @michaelmossucco
Michael Motkowski (Fender) is overjoyed to be making his Fireside debut! National Tour: THE WIZARD OF OZ. Regional: WHITE CHRISTMAS, 42ND STREET, NEXT TO NORMAL, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, THE FANTASTICKS, A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical, CATS, among others. Thank you to his family for their love and support and the Fireside team for welcoming him to the family. Wagner College Alum. FSE Agency. @Michaelmot21 www.michaelmotkowski.com
Amanda Domb (Denizen of Baltimore, Mr. Pinky’s Stylist) is thrilled to be making her Fireside debut in what marks her third production of HAIRSPRAY! Favorite credits include Tracy (HAIRSPRAY), Stephanie (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER), Alice (LIZZIE), and Bird Girl (SEUSSICAL). A proud Type 1 diabetic performer, she loves representing T1Ds onstage whenever possible. Huge thanks to her teachers and mentors, and to Jim Keith and the MTA fam. Love to her family, friends, and the amazing Fireside team!
Alexandria Bates (Denizen of Baltimore, Mr. Pinky’s Stylist) Fireside debut!! She has been seen on the National Tour of PAW PATROL LIVE! HEROES UNITE and with Delaware Theatre Company, Cumberland County Playhouse, Creede Repertory Theatre, Birmingham Opera, Six Flags America, Great Plains Theatre, Cirque Du Soleil (Cirque Dreams tour) and Birmingham Children’s Theatre. Additional credits: Crystal in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Rosa Parks in THE BUS BOYCOTT, and Kate in KISS ME KATE. Every performance is dedicated to Deundray Cottrell #JusticeforDre
Indya Cherise (Swing) is thrilled to be joining the cast of HAIRSPRAY at The Fireside! She is a Goodyear, Arizona native and has been performing nearly her whole life. Class of 2024 musical theatre grad. Selected credits: CHASING GRACE Off-Broadway (A.R.T./New York Mezzanine); A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS, DREAMGIRLS and HAIRSPRAY (WPPAC); WAITRESS, HAIRSPRAY, and HEARTBREAK HOTEL (TBTS). HAIRSPRAY round 3 – woohoo! Thank you God, and big love to family and friends. XX. indyacherise.com Instagram: @indyacherise
Jesse Hanks (Swing) is excited to be making his Fireside debut! Previous credits include: THE WIZARD OF OZ (U.S. Tinman) (Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas), A CHRISTMAS STORY (Associate Choreographer), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and JERSEY BOYS (Dance Capt.) (The Lexington Theatre Co.), THE PROM and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma), CRAZY FOR YOU (Bobby Child). Thank you to Brian at HKA. BFA Musical Theatre from The University of Oklahoma.
Quincy Southerland (Swing) is thrilled to join The Fireside’s production of HAIRSPRAY! From New Jersey, he holds a Bachelor’s in Dance from Georgian Court University, class of 2022. Past credits feature HAIRSPRAY on Royal Caribbean Entertainment, MY FIRST NUTCRACKER with NYC Children’s Theatre, NUTCRACKER ROCKS and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater. Quincy values the talented cast and crew, and remains grateful for his friends and family’s unwavering support. @quincy.southerland
Lauren Teyke (Swing) has been seen touring the country with various crafts in hand. National Tours: CHICAGO (Hunyak, U/S Roxie Hart, U/S Mama Morton), ANASTASIA (Odette, Dance Captain). Regional: SOMETHING ROTTEN (FST, U/S Portia), WEST SIDE STORY (The Fireside, Minnie!). Lauren is thrilled to return to The Fireside just in time for spring. Thank you to my family, buddies, Sam, and my kitty Khan for filling my life with love. @laurenteyke!