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.
David Sajewich (Curly) is thrilled to be back at The Fireside, where he has also performed in HOLIDAY INN, WHITE CHRISTMAS, ALL SHOOK UP, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and many others. You may also have seen his video design here at The Fireside in MATILDA and MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Based out of Chicago, David has also performed and designed many shows throughout the Midwest. Thanks to my wife, Haley Jane, and family for the love and support. @davidsandwich
Courtney Brady (Laurey) is grateful to be back at The Fireside! You might remember her as Mary Poppins, Judy in WHITE CHRISTMAS, or Miss Shields in A CHRISTMAS STORY. Courtney spent the last year on Broadway’s FUNNY GIRL National Tour. Other credits include: CRAZY FOR YOU Broadway Revival Lab with Susan Stroman, THE PRODUCERS National Tour, and other regional credits at Papermill, North Shore, Riverside, and Maltz Jupiter theatres. Glory to God! Deepest gratitude to Ed and my Fireside Fam and my loving friends and family. @cocobrady
Rhonda Rae Busch (Aunt Eller) It was during a production of OKLAHOMA! that Rhonda Rae was first bitten by the theater bug. Now, 47 years later, she is thrilled to revisit this musical theatre gem. Fireside shows include NUNSENSE (Mother Superior), LES MISERABLES (Madame Thernardier), THE LAST POTLUCK SUPPER (Mavis), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Yente), MUSIC MAN (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn), TITANIC (Ida Straus), and CINDERELLA (Stepmother). Love to Bill for 39 years of wedded bliss. @rhondatherae
William Warren Carver (Jud Fry) Nashville native, William is overjoyed to return to the prairie in his 2nd production of OKLAHOMA! He first played “boy who does cartwheel across stage” in a 2004 community theatre production. He’s excited to tackle a role with slightly more gravitas this time around as the brooding Jud Fry 😉 Credits include: the National Tours of AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN and MY FAIR LADY, vocalist on Norwegian Cruise Line Rep. Firestarter Entertainment. IG: @williamwcarver18
Victoria Mesa (Ado Annie) is so happy to be back at The Fireside after being the standby for Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Tours: MEAN GIRLS (Standby Regina, Janis/Ensemble). Regional favorites: FOOTLOOSE (Ariel), SPAMALOT (Lady of the Lake), WEST SIDE STORY (Anita), JERSEY BOYS (Mary Delgado). Much love to her family, the Bratz, Brian & HKA, and the cast/creative team for being nice to her. Special thank you to the state of Wisconsin for bringing her Andrew—he rocks. Otterbein University BFA. @victoriamesa_
Corey Jennings (Will Parker) is excited to be back at The Fireside in OKLAHOMA! He’s been delighted to be previously seen here in ROCKY The Musical, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, and WEST SIDE STORY. Corey hails from Houston, TX and got started in theatre from a very young age with some of his favorite credits being HAIRSPRAY, Shakespeare’s OTHELLO, CHICAGO, and ALL SHOOK UP. Outside of theatre he enjoys reading, competitive swimming, making Spotify playlists, and he’s a huge horror movie buff. He wants to say howdy and enjoy the show!
Evan Hussey (Ali Hakim) has previously appeared at The Fireside in THE LITTLE MERMAID (Scuttle), SCROOGE (Tom Jenkins/Dick Wilkins) and MARY POPPINS (Swing). Other credits include – National Tour: ELF (2022 & 2024) and HAIRSPRAY. Regional: A CHORUS LINE (City Springs Theatre Company); ELF (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina); LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Little Theatre on the Square). Marymount Manhattan Alum. Proud AEA Member. Thanks to Ed, Kristyn, MJ, Mary, and Brian at HKA. For W. @evanhussey
Isa Ramirez (Gertie Cummings) is delighted to be back for OKLAHOMA! and to reprise her role of Gertie. Fireside: WEST SIDE STORY, MATILDA! The Musical. Regional: Marriott Theatre, IN THE HEIGHTS; Music Theater Works, BRIGADOON (Maggie Anderson); WHITE CHRISTMAS (Ensemble/Dance Captain); ZORRO!; and THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT (GUS Legacy Dance Company). Big thanks to my alma mater, OCU, and all my Oklahoma fam! I’m especially grateful to my family and my amazing husband for their constant support and belief in me — and always, Jayden. IG @isa_nychi
Michael Haws (Andrew Carnes) Recent favorite Fireside roles: Doc-WEST SIDE STORY; Captain Smith-TITANIC; Mayor-MUSIC MAN; General Waverly-WHITE CHRISTMAS; Wizard-WIZARD OF OZ; Max-SOUND OF MUSIC; King-CINDERELLA; Pickering-MY FAIR LADY; Maurice-BEAUTY AND THE BEAST; Clarence-A WONDERFUL LIFE; Jim-ALL SHOOK UP; Thenardier-LES MISERABLES; Other theatres: Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane E.P., Beef & Boards, Fulton Musical Theatre, Little Theatre. JOKE: What are cowboy boots called in Oklahoma? ANSWER: Ranch Dressing.
D Eric Woolweber (Cord Elam) 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 fourth production with The Fireside. 5&2 143 mum
Dan Embree (Ike Skidmore) is delighted to be returning to The Fireside. Previous Fireside credits include 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.
Nathaniel Barry (Ensemble) is excited to yee and haw in his third dream ballet this year, after recently performing regionally as Jerry Mulligan in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and as a dancer in the new movie musical ALL OF MY DREAMS. This production marks his theatre-in-the-round debut with The Fireside, and he wants to thank Ed, Kristyn, his friends, and family for supporting him steadfastly in all his hoedowns along the way.
Rhagan Carter (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her Fireside Theatre debut in OKLAHOMA! She is a graduate of Pace University’s Commercial Dance program with a performance and pedagogy concentration. Select credits: WHITE CHRISTMAS at Paper Mill Playhouse, CATS (Rumpleteazer), A CHORUS LINE (Kristine), AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (Ensemble), NEWSIES (Assoc. Dir/Assoc. Choreo), Disney’s FROZEN (Assoc. Dir/Assoc. Choreo). She would like to thank her family and friends who constantly support her! www.rhagancarter.com @rhagan_c
TaylorRae Carter (Ensemble) 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 as Sister Mary Leo in Nunsense. Some of her past credits include THE MUSIC MAN (Zaneeta), CAROUSEL (Louise), and THE WIZARD OF OZ (Dorothy). She greatly thanks the cast, crew, directors, and, of course, her family for making her theatrical dreams possible. Break a leg, everyone!
Hailey Cooknick (Ensemble) Originally from Dallas, TX, Hailey attended Point Park University where she earned a BFA in Dance. She has created and re-staged new work as the Resident Choreographer for Step One Dance Company on Holland America Line. More recently she’s performed in CATS (Jean’s Playhouse) and ROCKY (The Fireside Theatre), as well as choreographed SHREK (SUNY), JERSEY BOYS, and GREASE (Jean’s Playhouse). Immense gratitude to the Fireside team for another wonderful time on stage this fall!
Diego Luis Cortés (Ensemble) is excited to be returning to the Fireside stage! Originally from Virginia, he now resides in New York City. Favorite credits include WEST SIDE STORY (Fireside), NEWSIES, KINKY BOOTS, and JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. Diego would like to thank his family for their love and encouragement and The Luedtke Agency for their dedication and support.
Kellyann Coyle (Ensemble) is very excited to be returning to the Fireside stage, last seen as ChaCha in GREASE! Some additional credits include PIPPIN and THE WIZARD OF OZ National Tours, MAMMA MIA (PCLO), and CABARET (Palace). She is a New Jersey native, small business owner, and cat mom! Thanks to Ed + Kristyn and much love to Jose. @KellyannCoyle
Indira Cunningham (Ensemble) is thrilled to make her debut on the Fireside stage! Recent credits: 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); Auset (Rainbow Serpent). Recent Awards: 2022 PGHStyleWeek’s Artist of the Year, 2023 YWCA Emerging Leader, 2023-25 ABA Grantee – The Pittsburgh Foundation, 2024 GPAC AIR Grantee, and the 2024-25 1st Place – Carnegie Museum EJP Award. @indiraannalise www.indiraannalise.com
Aidan Curley (Ensemble) is excited to be back at The Fireside! Originally from San Jose, California, Aidan moved to Manhattan to pursue a BFA in Musical Theatre from CAP21/Molloy University. Recent credits include 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
Maclain Rhine (Ensemble) is excited to be performing with Fireside Theatre! Born and raised in Texas and a proud graduate of Rider University. Credits include GREASE (North Shore Music Theatre), MAMMA MIA! (Royal Caribbean International), MAMMA MIA! (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), CLEAN SLATE (Passage Theatre Company), KISS ME, KATE! and HAIR (Cortland Repertory Theatre). Love and thanks to his family, friends, and PMA. maclainrhine.com @rhinemaclain