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.
Sonia Perez (Reverend Mother) is overjoyed to be back at The Fireside! Recent/favorite credits: BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical (Genie Klein), PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Ruth), SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Lady Clapham), CITY OF ANGELS (Alaura/Carla), THE FULL MONTY (Vicki Nichols), CAROUSEL (Nettie), THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Mother Abbess), SWINGTIME CANTEEN (Marian Ames), FORUM (Domina), TWO BY TWO (Goldie), BROADWAY BOUND (Blanche), BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS (Blanche), AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS (Mother). www.soniaperez.net
Rhonda Rae Busch (Reverend Mother) was in The Fireside’s very first production of NUNSENSE in 1993! She is thrilled to return to play this role for the first time. Recent Fireside shows include FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Yente), TITANIC (Ida Straus), THE MUSIC MAN (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn), MARY POPPINS (Mrs. Brill, Birdwoman), and CINDERELLA (Stepmother). Favorites elsewhere: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Martha), CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES (Mavis), and LES MISERABLES (Madame Thernardier). Rhonda Rae is excited for her son’s upcoming Colorado wedding!
Miya Bass (Sister Mary Hubert) is a New York based vocalist and actor. Her most recent accomplishment was filming her very first commercial for Uber. She has also been a contestant on season 14 of The Voice, working alongside celebrity coaches Alicia Keys and Adam Levine. Miya has also performed leading roles in several musical theater productions: AIDA, SISTER ACT, THE LION KING, RENT, MOANA, THE WIZ, and many others. To follow Miya for more, she can be found as MiyaMayoBass on all social media platforms.
Bridgette Ludlow (Sister Mary Hubert) is making her debut appearance on the Fireside stage. Bridgette has performed in roles such as The Narrator in JOSEPH . . ., Mrs. Potts in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Angela in HONKY TONK ANGELS and Celie in THE COLOR PURPLE. She wishes to thank her wonderful husband, Jared, for his loving supporting and for motivating her to accomplish her dreams. Thanks to her daughter, Josephine, for helping her to be a more focused and driven woman and mother. She credits her success to her parents, family, and friends. This one is for you!
Cat Greenfield (Sister Mary Amnesia) is overjoyed to be back at The Fireside! Cat is an actor, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, puppeteer, and joyful weirdo based in NYC! Recent credits include Melanie in GRUMPY OLD MEN, Fern in AN AXEMAS STORY, Darlene in HONKY TONK ANGELS, Kate/Lucy in AVENUE Q, and Blanche in THAT GOLDEN GIRLS SHOW! Full resume at www.catgreenfield.com. Link up on insta @catgreenfield! Original music can be found wherever you stream your tunes. Many thanks to Ed, and much love to NYD!
Jillian Rossi (Sister Mary Amnesia) is delighted to get back in the habit of playing a nun once again! Favorite credits: U/S Maria (THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour), Mrs. Claus (THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR) Sarah (THE WEAVER OF RAVELOE, American Repertory Theater, OCR). FILM/TV: And Just Like That Season 2, Pandemónium. MS SLP Yeshiva University ’23. BFA Boston Conservatory ’15. Endless gratitude to Ed, Henderson/Hogan Agency, family, friends, and Daniel! “When we sing, we pray twice.” -St. Augustine
Kelliann DeCarlo (Sister Robert Anne) National Tour: CATS (Grizabella u/s), NY: THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR starring The Radio City Rockettes (Singer). Select Regional: Fireside Theatre’s TITANIC (Mme. Aubert), CATS (Grizabella), SOPHISTICATED LADIES (Terri), MISS SAIGON (Ellen). B.Mus Rider Music Theatre, Proud member AEA. Thanks to Brian at HKA. Thanks to Ed and the team at The Fireside. Love to Norstar, For Daddy. @kellianndecarlo @shewakesupatfiveampodcast
Mackenzie Rogers (Sister Robert Anne) is a New York-based stage performer making her role and theater debut in NUNSENSE at The Fireside. Company credits include Westchester Broadway Theatre (NY), Utah Festival Opera (UT), Portland Opera (OR), and Broadway Rose Theatre (OR). Favorite roles include Lucy in YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Martha in THE SECRET GARDEN, Cherubino in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, and Nancy in ALBERT HERRING. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two cats. mackenzierogerssoprano.com
Chloe Vallot (Sister Mary Leo) Graduate of New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and The Young Americans College of Performing Arts in California. Director/Choreographer at Swamplight Theatre. Victory Belle, National WWII Museum New Orleans, entertaining Veterans across US. Hong Kong Disneyland. Notable roles: Sally-NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, Cinderella’s step-sister, Linda-HOLIDAY INN, Percy-SPITFIRE GRILL, Miss Honey-MATILDA, Penny-HAIRSPRAY, Sophie-MAMMA MIA, Rita-WHITE CHRISTMAS, Sandy-GREASE. Excited to make her Fireside Theatre debut!
TaylorRae Carter (Sister Mary Leo) is ecstatic to be back at The Fireside! She graduated from the Manhattan School of Music where she studied musical theatre. She was recently seen at the Fireside as Zaneeta in THE MUSIC MAN. Some of her favorite past credits include CAROUSEL (Louise), THE WIZARD OF OZ (Dorothy), and LITTLE WOMEN (Beth). She greatly thanks the cast, crew, directors, and family for making her theatrical dreams possible. Break a leg, everyone! @taylorrae1625