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.
Katie Claire McGrath (Ariel) Fireside Theatre debut! Off-Broadway: ZORBA! (AMT Theatre). Regional: NEWSIES (Theatre by the Sea), LEGALLY BLONDE (UCPAC); BE MORE CHILL (Exit 82). Cruise: MAMMA MIA! (RCCL), Disney Cruise Line. Film/TV: The Beast in Me (Netflix), Inside the Rain, F.B.I. Original, Law & Order: SVU. Katie is a member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA and is proudly signed with The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. Love to Peter and Mum. For Dad, always. Katie uses the Gaelic pronunciation of her last name in which the “t” is silent. @thekclairemcgrath.
Steven Gagliano (Prince Eric) is ecstatic to be making his Fireside debut! International/National Tours: PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical. NY Credits: FUNNY FACE. Regional: Asolo Repertory Theater, Fulton Theatre, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Gateway Playhouse, John W. Engeman Theater, Argyle Theater, and Surflight Theater. TV/Film: American Horror Story. Rider University BFA. Many thanks Brian at HKA, family, and friends for their love and support. @stevengagliano
Noah Nehemiah Robinson (Sebastian) is Noah Nehemiah Robinson (Sebastian) is bubbling with excitement to make their Fireside debut “Unda Da Sea!” Born in Louisville, now living in NYC, Noah spends their time teaching the next generation of theatre kids and twirling the night away as a New York drag queen @niamaya.nyc. Credits: Frank N Furter (ROCKY HORROR), Referee Angel (KINKY BOOTS), Willard (FOOTLOOSE), Roger (GREASE), Seaweed (HAIRSPRAY), Lion (THE WIZ). Thanks to the cast, crew, and their Heavenly Father. “Fly big bro! This one’s for you.” www.noahnehemiahrobison.com • @noah.502.nyc
Steve Watts (King Triton) Among the 35(!!) Fireside productions since 2003 are MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, JERSEY BOYS, ANNIE, and 15 band shows, plus 9 New Year’s Eve revues and 6 solo/group concerts. Regional/Int’l: ROCK OF AGES (Mercury, Chicago); TITANIC, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, RAGTIME (Milwaukee Rep); A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Teatro Franco Parenti, Milan). NYC: MACBETH, HAMLET, and the world premiere of the original musical HURRICANE. Thanks to family, friends, and everyone at The Fireside. Be kind to each other.
Laura Cable (Ursula) is thrilled to return Under the Sea to portray one of her favorite villains of all time: the timelessly glamorous, iconically subtle, and tragically misunderstood sea witch, Ursula! Favorite Fireside credits include: MY FAIR LADY (Eliza Doolittle), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Betty Haynes), THE MUSIC MAN (Marian Paroo), HOLIDAY INN (Linda Mason), and THE WIZARD OF OZ (Wicked Witch). Sending love to the Cable family and praise to God for this adventurous life!
Amanda Sylvia (Flounder) is thrilled to reprise the role after appearing as the iconic fish in The Fireside’s 2018 premiere. More Fireside: WHITE CHRISTMAS (Rhoda), 42ND STREET (Ethel), and THE WIZARD OF OZ (Mayor of Munchkinland). National Tour: ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY (Alexander). Regional favorites: ANASTASIA (Anya), PETER PAN (Peter), and NEWSIES (Katherine Plumber). Amanda holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton, and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.
Evan Hussey (Scuttle) has previously appeared at The Fireside in SCROOGE (Tom Jenkins/Dick Wilkins) and MARY POPPINS (Swing). Other credits include – National Tour: ELF (2022 & 2024) and HAIRSPRAY. Regional: A CHORUS LINE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (City Springs Theatre Company); ELF (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina); LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (Little Theatre on the Square). Marymount Manhattan Alum. Thanks to Ed, Heather, Kristyn, MJ, and Brian at HKA. For W. @evanhussey
Eric Michael Gillett (Grimsby) Fireside Debut! EMG was the Ringmaster of Ringling Bros. Circus for over a decade. Broadway: KISS ME, KATE (1999 revival), THE FROGS, and SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS. Besides regional credits across the country, he has appeared with NYCO in CINDERELLA, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, and CANDIDE, and with NYCB (SEVEN DEADLY SINS). Selected Television: “Mr and Mrs Smith,” “Wu Tang,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Mysteries of Laura,” “Kevin Can Wait,” “The Blacklist,” “Daredevil,” “Quantico.” ericmichaelgillett.com
Jonny Rouse (Flotsam/Ensemble) is so excited to be at The Fireside Theatre for the first time! Off-Broadway: POWERLINE ROAD, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Tour/International: SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical. Regional: LEGALLY BLONDE, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, CHICAGO, HAIRSPRAY, GREASE, JOSEPH . . . DREAMCOAT, SPAMALOT, PARADE, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, GYPSY, SOUTH PACIFIC, CAROUSEL, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, BILLY ELLIOT The Musical, SWEET CHARITY. Thanks to everyone at ATB Talent Agency, his family, and Michael!
Danny Feldman (Jetsam/Ensemble) is thrilled to make his Fireside Theatre debut! Regional: 42ND STREET (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), THE PRODUCERS (Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival), THE PROM (Axelrod Performing Arts), A WONDERFUL LIFE (John W. Engeman Theater), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Lyric Stage Company of Boston), Scuttle in THE LITTLE MERMAID and WHITE CHRISTMAS (Arizona Broadway Theatre). Composer/Lyricist: THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF (commissioned by ABT), HIDE AND SEEK, HOT DAM! www.dannyjfeldman.com @dannyfeldd
Adolpho Blaire (Chef Louis/Ensemble) 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: Fezziwig in SCROOGE The Musical. Regional/Stock: McCarter, TUTS, Walnut Street, Riverside, Rubicon, Westchester Broadway, Maine State, Flat Rock, The Wick, The Gateway, Theatre By The Sea, 23 shows at TheatreZone, and many more. Film: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. Loves Being: Director, Choreographer, and Educator. www.justdolphy.com
D Eric Woolweber (Pilot/Ensemble) 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 aboard the Orient Express and in the Church Basement here at The Fireside. 5&2 143 mum
Mark Donaldson (Windward/Ensemble) Fireside debut! National Tours: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF starring Harvey Fierstein and CATS as Mungojerrie. Regional: Walnut Street Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Fulton Theatre, Riverside Theatre, Tuacahn, North Shore, TUTS, Maltz-Jupiter, Flat Rock, Arvada. Also: Disney Cruise Line and Tokyo DisneySea. Originally from Rochester, NY. BFA from the Hartt School. Love to Mom and Dad. Instagram: @markyd1982
Berlin Lee Charles (Leeward/Ensemble) is excited to come back to The Fireside for THE LITTLE MERMAID! His favorite credits include the International Tour of SISTER ACT the Musical in South Korea, Regional productions of BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical in North Carolina, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri, PURLIE with American Theatre Group, and the Off-Broadway premiere of SWAN LAKE ROCK OPERA. Proud AMDA alum. Berlin’s music is available for streaming anywhere music plays! Instagram: @berberguccibear
Anna Backer (Aquata/Ensemble) is thrilled to return to The Fireside! National Tours: MY FAIR LADY (dir. Bartlett Sher), GIRLS NIGHT. Select Regional: WEST SIDE STORY, MATILDA, MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Fireside), PIPPIN (STONC), CHICAGO (Big Noise Theater), ANYTHING GOES, PETER PAN, MAME (Music Theater Works), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (WPPAC), BULLETS OVER BROADWAY (NightBlue), The Who’s TOMMY, MY FAIR LADY (Northwestern University). DDO Artists Agency. Love to Roux, Mamma Backer, and Toughee Pancakes. @annabackertap
Hannah Fink (Andrina/Ensemble) is a performer based in NYC and is so excited to be making her Fireside debut! Proud Philly native and Montclair State MT alum. Recently seen in LEGALLY BLONDE (Media Theatre), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Walnut Street Theatre), and assisting Deidre Goodwin on multiple choreography projects. Love to Mom, Dad, Ben, Justin, friends, and family. Enjoy the show! IG: @hannahfiink
Selena Robinson (Arista/Ensemble) is excited to return to The Fireside after appearing in MATILDA and SCROOGE! Select credits include Cassandra in CATS (Paramount Theatre); Pilar in LEGALLY BLONDE (Music Theater Works); Texas in CABARET, Marley in ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, Nurse Norma in WAITRESS (Mill Mountain Theatre); and Maria in The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience (Netflix/Fever). Proud Chicago native and NYU graduate. Represented by Gray Talent Group. www.selenarobinson.com IG: @selenarobinson_97
Delaney Groff (Atina/Ensemble) is a NYC based actress originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin. Her most recent credits include understudying Mavis and Vivian in Church Basement Ladies: THE LAST POTLUCK SUPPER (The Fireside Theatre), Carol in ‘TWAS A GIRLS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (National Tour), Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE (The Milton Theatre), and Mrs. Cratchit in SCROOGE The Musical (The Fireside Theatre). Thank you to Delaney’s wife, Ran, for the constant love and support. “No one is equal until we are all equal.” @delaneygroff com
Avery Bank (Adella/Ensemble) is so excited to be performing at The Fireside! She is a recent graduate of Molloy University/CAP21 Conservatory in NYC. 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 for this wonderful opportunity! @averybank_
Kayla Kwok-Jun Nielsen (Allana/Ensemble) is so excited to be making her Fireside debut this summer! She would like to thank her wonderfully supportive parents, sister, and girlfriend. NYU Tisch School of the Arts (NSB) ‘25. Favorite credits: Bebe, A CHORUS LINE (NYU), Hermia, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (NYU), Dance Captain/Ensemble/Swing, APPLAUSE (NYU), Ensemble, KINKY BOOTS (Edinburgh Fringe), and Fanny Blood, HYENA IN PETTICOATS (NYU). kaylakwokjunnielsen.com @kaylakjnielsen
Victoria Mesa (Swing) is so happy to be back at The Fireside after being on Team Shark in WEST SIDE STORY. 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_
PJ Palmer (Swing) is abSHELLutely stoked to be back in FISHconsin after appearing in Fireside’s WEST SIDE STORY forever ago. He was recently seen on Broadway hailing a taxi, but more legitimate credits include: National tour – ELF: The Musical, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Regional – Goodspeed, Paper Mill, MUNY, North Shore, North Carolina Theatre, Maine State, Fulton, Tuacahn, Casa Manana, Stages St. Louis, KC Starlight, and Flat Rock to name a bunch. PJ wants to thank this FINtastic cast and crew here for their SEAriously hard work.