Trevor Bass (Joe Josephson) is excited to be returning to the MPT stage for Merrily. He has been in several MPT shows since 2013 - favorites include Ragtime, Legally Blonde, Parade, and Sweeney Todd. He has also been seen onstage with FST and CTM. All gratitude and love go to his wife, Mari, and his two incredible little girls, Alice and Penny.
Rachael Brolin (Scotty, Ensemble) is thrilled to return to MPT! You may have seen her in previous MPT productions including Crazy for You, All Shook Up, and Beauty and the Beast. Other theatre credits include Marry Me A Little (Understudy) with Music Theatre of Madison and Something Rotten (Ensemble) with Theatre Cedar Rapids. Thank you to her family and friends for their support!
Danielle Bullock (Meg, Ensemble, u/s Beth) is a 1st-year Master's student studying Vocal Performance at UW-Madison, and this is her second season with MPT. Some of her recent credits include A Little Night Music (Petra), Lumberjacks in Love (The Kid), and Big Fish (Josephine). She's grateful for the MPT community as well as her family, friends, and partner for making all this possible. She hopes you have a great Sond-time and enjoy the show!
Isabel Celata (Beth) is a Madison-based performer and voice teacher. Previous MPT credits include Kate Monster in Avenue Q, Shelby in Steel Magnolias, June in MoMtM, and Sondheim on Sondheim. She's also been seen as Jenny in FST's Company, Sophie in Mamma Mia, Johanna in Sweeney Todd, Clara in Light in the Piazza, and more! A special thanks to her mom, dad, and sister for their love and support!
James House (Ru, Ensemble) is rolling, merrily, to have the privilege of being a part of this wonderful production. Sondheim is a favorite of James and it’s an honor to have this be the first show for him with MPT! You may have seen him onstage elsewhere as Orin Scrivello DDS (Little Shop of Horrors, SPCT), George (The Wedding Singer, VACT) or as Sam Wainwright (It’s A Wonderful Life Musical- reading, CCT). It’s your time to sit back and enjoy this lovely piece of musical history.
Chaz Ingraham (Tyler, Ensemble, u/s Charley) is thrilled to be back working his old Pals at Middleton Players Theatre. Previous roles include Company (Bobby), Gentleman's Guide (Monty Navarro), Newsies (Jack Kelly), Rent (Roger), and Hello Dolly! (Manny). Chaz would like to thank 88 Keys for his constant friendship, and his dog Gemma for all her sweet kisses.
Dan Jajewski (Jerome, Ensemble, u/s Frank) is excited to be returning to the MPT stage! You may have recently seen Dan in: Company (Paul - FST), All Is Calm (Actor 8 - FST), Lumberjacks in Love (Minnesota Slim - MPT), and Big Fish (Amos, U/S Edward Bloom - MPT). Dan would like to thank his wife Kate and his family for all their love and support. Tell your friends and enjoy the show!
Kate Jajewski (Mary Flynn) is thrilled to be back for her 22nd production with Middleton Players! She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Theatre & Drama Department’s Acting Specialist program. Most recent MPT credits include Steel Magnolias (Truvy), Lumberjacks in Love, Big Fish (Sandra), Sondheim on Sondheim, and The Spitfire Grill (Shelby). Other recent credits include Children’s Theatre of Madison’s Elephant & Piggie; Four Seasons Theatre’s Company (Amy), The Hello Girls (Grace), and An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein; and Music Theatre of Madison’s Who’s Your Baghdaddy? (Berry). Endless love to Dan.
Alexxis McDade (Makeup Artist, Minister, Ensemble) is a mezzosoprano from Omaha, Nebraska. She holds a Master of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She currently teaches at MAVEN Vocal Arts and is a substitute teacher. This is her second show with MPT!
Michael Myers (Bunker, TV Newsman, Ensemble) (he/they) is delighted to be back for a third year performing with MPT. You may have caught him in Avenue Q, The Spitfire Grill, Lumberjacks in Love, and Big Fish. Other recent shows include Wintertime (Madison Public Theatre), She Loves Me (Verona Area Community Theatre), and Monstersongs (Music Theatre of Madison). He’d like to thank his “old friends” and family for their endless love and support.
