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.
Matthew Krob (George Bailey) is excited to spend the holidays in Bedford Falls! Selected credits include: THE SECRET GARDEN (Dr. Craven), THE GOODBYE GIRL (Elliot Garfield), GUYS AND DOLLS (Sky Masterson), and THE 39 STEPS (Richard Hannay). Follow @krobsinger or visit www.Matthew-Krob.com for more!
Adolpho Blaire (Clarence) Born: Landstuhl, Germany. Raised: PG County, Maryland. BFA: Shenandoah Conservatory. NYC: Upright Citizen’s Brigade, Ars Nova, J2 Spotlight, Secret Theatre. Tour: A CHORUS LINE. Fireside: Chef Louis – THE LITTLE MERMAID, Fezziwig – SCROOGE. Regional/Stock: McCarter, TUTS, Walnut Street, Riverside, Rubicon, Westchester, Maine State, Flat Rock, Wick, Gateway, TBTS, 23 shows at TheatreZone, and more. Film: Across the Universe. Loves Being: Director, Choreographer and Educator. Thank you: Joe, Doug and Shannon. www.justdolphy.com
Maddie Eaton (Mary Hatch) is thrilled to be making her Fireside Theatre debut. Recent credits include THE SOUND OF MUSIC International Tour (u/s Maria) and ONCE at Rubicon Theatre Company (Girl). Maddie is a singer-songwriter with original music streaming on all platforms. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan. Thanks for everything, mom! @maddie.l.eaton
Alan Ball (Henry Potter) By the numbers: 200+ Productions; 50 States (and 30+ countries) visited; 42 Years in the biz; 11 Seasons (33 productions) as an Artistic Associate of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival; 5 previous Fireside shows: Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Bruce Ismay in TITANIC, Grandpa Gustafson in GRUMPY OLD MEN, Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY, Bill in MAMMA MIA; and 1 Center to his world: his wife, Joan. (OK, 1.5: also their cat, Ginger.) www.alanball.biz
Howard Pinhasik (Tom Bailey/Mr. Martini) appeared here over 30 years ago as Henry Higgins in MY FAIR LADY. More recently: Grandpa Joe in CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Engeman Theater), Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Gateway Theater) and the baker in THE BAKER’S WIFE (NYC, supervised by composer, Stephen Schwartz). TV credits: Law and Order, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Emmy-winning films: Miss Rose White and Angels in America. Upcoming: Man With the Bag opposite Awkwafina. He is also Leopold Strauss in the video game: Red Dead Redemption 2.
Dana Embree (Milly Bailey) is overjoyed to be returning to The Fireside after sharing the stage with her husband, Dan, in GRUMPY OLD MEN THE MUSICAL (Sandra Snyder). A St. Louis native, Dana performed at the Muny and as a Big Red Line Cheerleader for the Football Cardinals. Branson, MO show experience includes 25 years at Silver Dollar City and 13 years at Shepherd of the Hills. Favorite roles include A DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL (Mrs. Cratchit), A CHRISTMAS STORY (Mother), and OKLAHOMA! (Ado Annie). Thanks to my wonderful family and the whole Fireside gang!
Aidan Curley (Harry Bailey) is excited to be back at The Fireside! Originally from San Jose, California, Aiden moved to Manhattan to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre from CAP21/Molloy University. Recent credits include OKLAHOMA! (Ensemble, u/s Curly), WEST SIDE STORY (Action, u/s Tony), MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET and ROCKY The Musical at The Fireside, PIPPIN (Ensemble, u/s Pippin), SWEET CHARITY (Dance Ensemble), and CARRIE The Musical (Dance Captain, u/s Billy). Enjoy the show! @aidanjcurley
Dan Embree (Uncle Billy) is delighted to be returning to The Fireside. Previous Fireside credits include OKLAHOMA!, GRUMPY OLD MEN – The Musical, GUYS AND DOLLS, A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and several of The Fireside’s live band revues. Dan lives near Branson, MO where he has performed at Silver Dollar City, the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama, the Playhouse Dinner Theater, and in a number of Branson’s famous variety shows. Much love to Dana, Kelly, Max, Dani, and Kinsley.
Billy Taylor Clark (Sam Wainwright) is excited to return to The Fireside stage having last appeared as Fred Gaily in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET. Billy has worked at theaters across the country including Maine State Music Theatre, the Fulton Theatre, and North Shore Music Theatre. Most recently, Billy took on the role of Franklin Hart, Jr in 9 TO 5 at Totem Pole Playhouse. 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.
D Eric Woolweber (Bert) A native of SE Wisconsin, D Eric has performed globally 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 the Milwaukee/Madison area with MKE Rep, First Stage, Forward Theater Co, Renaissance Theatreworks, Skylight Music Theatre, and this is his fifth production at The Fireside. Thank you to Ed and the entire production team. 143 mum
John Cavaseno (Ernie) is happy to be returning to The Fireside! He was previously seen in SCROOGE and THE MUSIC MAN. Favorite Regional credits include NEWSIES (Slow Burn Theatre Co.) and WEST SIDE STORY (OFC Creations). Proud graduate of both SUNY Cortland and BDC Professional Semester. Much love and thanks to his family, YOU talent agency, and the amazing production team at The Fireside! @JohnCavaseno For Mikey.
Avery Bank (Violet Bick) is so excited to be returning to The Fireside! She was most recently seen as Adella in THE LITTLE MERMAID. She is a recent graduate from Molloy University/CAP21 Conservatory in NYC. Other recent credits include: LEGALLY BLONDE (Serena), SWEET CHARITY (Charity), SPRING AWAKENING (Isle), THE WILD PARTY (Ensemble/Associate Director), GODSPELL (“Day by Day”). Thank you to the whole team at The Fireside! Happy Holidays! @averybank_
Kim Hale (Mrs. Hatch) is thrilled to make her Fireside debut! She relocated from LA to NYC at age 56 to give her Broadway dream one more shot. Her journey has been featured on GMA3, The Sherri Show and CBS Mornings. Kim’s recent credits include commercials for Home Goods and Dove feat. Ciara, Jon Batiste in Central Park, Broadway Bares, The Penguin (HBO) and Palm Royale (Apple TV+) plus a ONE NIGHT only performance in Broadway’s CHICAGO. @mskimhale
Kelsey Lepesko (Karen Zimmer) is delighted to be making her Fireside Theatre debut! Most recently, she performed as Elsa and Cinderella with Disney Cruise Line. Film/TV credits include Skim City: The Real-Life Mafia Behind The Movie Casino with FOX. She is a proud graduate of Western Connecticut State University, where she studied acting, voice, and dance. Kelsey sends love and gratitude to Mom and Dad for their unwavering support. Follow her journey on Instagram at @kelseylepesko.
Camila Aldet (Mrs. Martini, Ensemble) is a proud Argentine performing artist with an international career in the music and theater scenes. She has performed her tap and song show at NYC venues such as legendary Minton’s Playhouse and 54 Below. Some theatre credits include ON YOUR FEET! (Broadway National Tour), ANYTHING GOES (Reno Sweeney, CTM), EVITA’S RETURN (GALA Theatre, DC), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (CTM), and LAPSUS (Arg). She is thrilled to make her Fireside debut and thanks her family and friends for their support! IG: @cami.aldet
Ivan Bracy Jr. (Ensemble) is excited to be returning to the lovely Fireside Theatre for this holiday classic A WONDERFUL LIFE with recent Fireside credits ROCKY: The Musical (Dipper) and MATILDA (Escapologist). He’s a proud 2021 graduate of Point Park University’s BFA Musical Theatre Department and now resides in beautiful Chicago. Credits include work at PCLO, The REV, Marriott Theatre, San Francisco Playhouse, and others. Love to his mom and dad, partner Tyler, Wisconsin family and all the teachers who have made him the artist he is today! Enjoy the show! @ivanbracyjr
Morgan DiFonzo (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at The Fireside Theatre for this holiday season! Previous Fireside credits include: MATILDA (assoc. choreo/ensemble). She is currently a working performer, choreographer, and teacher in the Chicagoland area. Chicago theatre credits include performing in productions at the Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Porchlight Music Theatre, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, and Shakespeare Project Chicago. Repped by Gray Talent Group. Big love to her family and friends always for their endless support. Enjoy the show!
Christopher Gallaher (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at The Fireside to bring you this heart-warming production. Some favorite credits include Billy Crocker in ANYTHING GOES, The Suspects in MURDER FOR TWO, Prince Topher in CINDERELLA, and Bobby Child in CRAZY FOR YOU. When he’s not on stage, you will find him being the favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews. Thank you Dad, Mom, siblings, Chloe, and Angela. Love you all! @crgallacher
Makenna Grace (Ensemble) is overjoyed to jump into this holiday season with A WONDERFUL LIFE. Hailing in from Orange County, New York, she previously was seen at Legoland thrilling the children with her spooky dance moves. More recently, Makenna saved the last dance in SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical. As she loves cozying up with a good book, often mystery, she hopes you have even more fun watching her shake a tail feather on the stage.
Michael Mossucco (Ensemble) Regional credits include: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (North Shore, Axelrod, Alhambra), JOSEPH . . . DREAMCOAT (Palace), HEAD OVER HEELS (Uptown Players), KINKY BOOTS and THE WIZARD OF OZ (Derby Dinner), THE SPONGEBOB 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. His love and thanks to the creative team, FSE, and his friends and family. @michaelmossucco
Yurika Ono (Ensemble) is honored to make her theatre debut with this production. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, she has appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and New York Fashion Week, among other performances since moving to New York City. She is incredibly proud to be part of A WONDERFUL LIFE and deeply grateful for the chance to share its timeless message of hope and kindness. Yurika thanks her family, teachers, and friends for their endless love, support, and belief in her journey. @ulikaxx