Plymouth State University Theatre
Ethan LaFrance is a sophomore music education major playing trombone in the pit orchestra. This is his first involvement in a Plymouth State production. He would like to thank all of the actors and pit musicians involved in the show for their hard work and dedication.
Asher McDowell is a freshman theatre major with an emphasis in acting. He’s done shows such as Ranked, A Midsummer Nights dream, and Hadestown. He would like to thank his friends and family for their support
Jack is a sophomore theater/dramatic writing major. Cabaret is his first show doing tech, he’s always enjoyed the idea of helping out in the background so he’s excited and would like to thank everyone for the opportunity!
Angelia Labrecue is a theatre design and technology major with a focus in costume and makeup design. She’s doing both costume design and makeup design for Cabaret alongside makeup application and wig styling. She’s also done costume and makeup work on The Mystery Of Edwin Drood, Clue The Musical, and Eurydice here at Plymouth State University. “Huge thanks to Ashli Craft, Jule Finley, and Danee Gosselin. You guys have always been there to help and push me further creatively. I wouldn’t be where I am without you guys.” You can find more of her work on instagram @spooky.scribbles_222
Devon is a Junior Music Education Major with a focus in Saxophone. This is his 4th show here at Plymouth, and his 3rd being in the pit orchestra. He can be seen in this show playing Alto and Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, and Accordion. Special Thanks to the entire cast and crew for getting this show together!
Noah Alers-Alers is a Junior Musical Theatre Performance Major. You may have seen him in past PSU productions as John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Colonel Mustard in Clue! The Musical, or The Parsee Man in Just So. He also recently made his debut at 54 Below in New York City. He’s very happy to be making a return to Cheney Studio Theatre as Herr Schultz. “To my big brother. I hope to make you half as proud as you make me. Also good idea Bradley.”
Ethan is a third-year student at Plymouth State University, and he is very excited to have his first show as Props Master. He is a big fan of Cabaret and is enthralled to be working with such a wonderful and talented cast and crew. He would like to thank Danee Gosselin for guiding him through this wonderful prop journey, as well as his girlfriend who is always there to support him and help him when he needs.
Bradley Cepeck is a sophomore Theatre Tech and Design major, and this is his fifth show here at Plymouth State. He is thrilled to be working on this production of Cabaret, and he’d like to thank his friends, family, and teachers for their ongoing support.
Jonathan Picard is a Senior in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Theatre and French Minor. He has a love of writing poetry, videography, and playing video games when he isn’t busy with work. Jonathan has appeared as Chuck Biggs in She Kills Monsters, Elias Rowe in PASSAGES, Dr. Sanderson in Harvey, and Mr. Body in Clue. He has had a love for the stage since his first performance as Augustus Gloop in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at age 11. He currently lives in Plymouth with his two roommates and dog. He would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him.
Enzo Valenti is a sophmore Theater arts major, and your light board operator! He is excited to be working with this legendary cast, and hoping to give you a wonderful experience.
Laura Belanger is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music where she was a student of Bronson Ragan and Frederick Swann. She holds Choirmaster and AAGO professional certificates from the American Guild of Organists and has held multiple officer and board positions with AGO chapters throughout New England. Laura has also studied composition with Ludmila Ulehla and Richard Cumming and remains an active composer. Laura has provided accompaniment and music direction for many musical theatre groups throughout the New England most recently, (Title of Show), Grease and Pippin. Laura is organist at Sanbornton Congregational Church and is recently retired as the longtime collaborative pianist for the Pemigewasset Choral Society. She is also creator of the website Organ Symphony Assistant, home to her choral compositions as well as a unique collection of symphonic study accompaniments for organ and orchestra. Laura lives in the Lakes region of New Hampshire with her husband, Ron. Among other passions, she includes her vintage 1955 Ford Fairlane. For more information about Laura Belanger, please go to OrganSymphonyAssistant.com
Lindsey Brunelle is a local performing artist, instructor, and choreographer. She is a PSU alum, and is excited to be back and choreographing again! Throughout the school year, she teaches musical theatre at the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and runs her business, Theatrical Pathways LLC to make theatre more accessible to schools and communities. Lindsey received her BA in Music Theatre Performance, Theatrical Dance, and Standardized Patient Training from PSU. Recent choreography credits include Clue the Musical, Lucky Stiff and Into the Woods (PSU); Junie B. Jones (Rochester Middle School); Fiddler on the Roof (Winnipesaukee Playhouse); Hadestown and Percy Jackson (John Stark Regional High School). Instagram: @lbrunelletheatrics
Taran Engelward is a junior History and Social Studies Education Major with a Theater Arts minor. He has performed twice before at Plymouth State, and he was very excited to be given a role in a show he loves so much. His previous roles at Plymouth are as Sebastian in Twelfth night and Colonel Mustard understudy in Clue: the Musical.
In her second year at Plymouth State University, Zoe (Fraulein Kost, Fritzie, Dramaturg) is a Musical Theater contract with minors in Pre-Law and Political Science. This is her second show at PSU, after debuting as ensemble in The Mystery of Edwin Drood last semester. Prior to college, some of her most notable roles include Annabeth Chase in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Wednesday Addams in the Addams Family, and Cady Herron in Mean Girls. Zoe hopes you all enjoy this performance of Cabaret.
Riley Scanlon is a Senior theatre performance major. She is very excited to be in Cabaret! This is one of her favorite shows and she couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it!! She has previously performed in productions such as Clue, Eurydice, and Secret In The Wings. She gives a big thanks to her family, friends, and professors for consistently supporting her! Enjoy the show!!
Logan Hart-Bonville (Herman) is a Sophomore Tourism & Hospitality Management major with a minor in Theatre. He is very excited to be involved in his second show with PSU. His previous performances include Passages (Agent Reynolds Understudy), The Call of a Savior (Ray), and God of Carnage (Alan). He would like to thank his friends, family, and the wonderful cast and crew of Cabaret for the absolute honor and joy it has been to be a part of this show!
Wyeth is a Junior with an Interdisciplinary Studies Major in Embodied Outdoor Education & Leadership. This is their first theatrical experience at PSU and in a production role as Assistant Director, and has been endlessly impressed by the cast’s ability! Some of Wyeth’s past onstage experiences include Peter and the Starcatcher, Flowers for Algernon, Mamma Mia!, Almost, Maine, Titanic: The Musical, Into The Woods, Les Misérables, and Carousel. So Wyeth is excited to have an opportunity in a production role! And is endlessly thankful for their family and partner for their support. Enjoy the show!
Alissa is a senior Music Theatre Performance major and is thrilled to perform in her seventh and final PSU production. Some of her favorite previous roles include Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob The Musical, Helena Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Annabel Glick in Lucky Stiff. Alissa is hoping to pursue a graduates degree in opera performance in the coming years. She would like to thank her parents and her sister Cassie for always supporting her through her artistic journey, and she hopes that you enjoy this iconic show.
Erin McCabe (Lulu/Dance Captain) is a second-year Psychology student in the 3+2 Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. This is her first production at Plymouth State, and she is so excited to be a part of Cabaret! Erin has been dancing for 17 years and grew up dancing competitively in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where she served as team captain during her junior and senior years. Her love for performing has been a huge part of her life, and she is thrilled to bring that passion to the stage. Erin would like to thank the cast and creative team for making this such a memorable experience, as well as her family, friends, and dance teachers who helped her get to where she is today. Enjoy the show!
Jeremy Maddocks is a junior theatre major at PSU. They are very excited to be in Cabaret as Victor! They have been in Just So as the Crocodile, and Clue the Musical as Plums Understudy and has done tech for many shows at PSU!
Jack Downey (Emcee) is a junior Theatre Arts Major with a focus in Musical Theatre Performance. Some of his favorite past roles include Jimmy Harper (Reefer Madness), Jean Valjean (Les Miserables), and Joseph (Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat). Leave your toubles outside… Wilkommen to the Kit Kat Klub!
James is a Senior Music Theatre Performance major here at PSU. He is beyond excited to step into the world of Cabaret as Cliff Bradshaw. Previous appearances include Eurydice (Orpheus), Clue the Musical (Mr Green), and Edwin Drood (Durdles). He also serves as Vice President of PlymProv, PSU’s premiere improv comedy troupe. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support towards him and his performative career. He hopes you enjoy the show. Yankee Doodle!
Abby is a Junior Theatre Arts major with concentrations in Acting and Theatre Tech and Design. She is extremely grateful for the opportunity to grow her vocal skills, dancing, and her sass through Miss Sally Bowles. Previous performances include The Mystery of Edwin Drood with Plymouth State (Deputy), Spongebob the Musical with ETC (Karen the Computer) and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night; Or What You Will with Plymouth State (Feste the Fool). Abby would like to thank her parents and professors for their ongoing guidance and support.
Marisa Pawelczyk (Rosie/Dance Captain) is a third-year Psychology student in the 3+3 Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. This is her first production at Plymouth State, and she can’t wait for you all to see it! Marisa grew up dancing at Studio 109 in Rochester, NH on their competition team. She would like to thank the company and creative team for welcoming her with open arms. Marisa would also like to send a huge thank you to her family, friends, and dance teachers who helped her become who she is. Enjoy the show!
Max Shanteler is a Senior Theatre major with a focus in Stage Management. Cabaret will be his final PSU production as Stage Manager, and he is incredibly proud of the work everyone has put into the show. He has previously SM’d for Voices from Ukraine: Stories of War & Hope, SpongeBob the Musical, Once Upon a Mattress, Noises Off!, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. He would like to thank his family and his girlfriend Evie for their infinite patience in his theatre endeavors. Please enjoy the show!
Leif Ford (ASM) is a Sophomore Theatre Tech/Design Student with a concentration in Theatre Education. They are from Eastern Maine, with recent credits including Matilda the Musical (Properties Designer & Teaching Artist) and Dancing at Lughnasa (Assistant Lighting Designer). At PSU, their most recent credits are for She Kills Monsters (Puppetry Designer) and Passages (Assistant Stage Manager).
Chloe Orlando (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Junior Allied Health Science major with a focus in Pre-professional. Her previous performances include Passages (Maya), Just So (Queen elephant Elephant/Ensemble), The Call of a Savior (Director), and SIX (Cathrine Parr). Cabaret will be Chloe’s first time assistant stage managing and she is thankful for the opportunity and the chance to learn. Enjoy the performance!
Emily Buinicky (Frenchie/Gorilla) is a third-year Elementary Education and Youth Development major from Rochester, NH, and is thrilled to be part of another Plymouth State production! Some of her favorite past credits include Cinderella (Crazy Marie/Fairy Godmother), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), and Just So. Offstage, Emily has loved sharing her passion for dance as a choreographer for the Rochester Opera House (RPAC) musical theater camp. She sends a huge thank you to the company, creative team, and her friends and family for their endless support. “In here, life is beautiful!” Enjoy!
Athena is a third year theatre arts major with a focus in design/tech. Previously, she has worked on The Mystery of Edwin Drood on wardrobe and the previous Dungeons and Drama shows as sound designer and co-props manager. This is her second full show at Plymouth State working on sound and she is so excited to be here! Athena thanks all of her friends and family for their love.
Jackson Lalos is a percussionist based in New Hampshire. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Plymouth State University, he hones his craft under the guidance of esteemed percussionist, Tim Gilmore. Jackson has performed with the New Hampshire Philharmonic and various ensembles at Plymouth State University. Additionally, he has contributed his talents to musical productions such as Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, SpongeBob: The Musical, and Pippin. Along with his many Musical performances, He has been the Stage Manager for the New Hampshire Music Festival since 2024.
Daneé R. Gosselin joined the MTD team as Costume Shop Manager and resident Costume Designer in 2007, where she teaches classes relating to costume design, costume construction, stage makeup, and the odd Scenic and Props class. She has also recently stepped into the role of Theatre Operations Manager. Favorite past PSU costume designs include She Kills Monsters (2026), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2026), Twelfth Night (2024), Into The Woods (2022), The Addams Family (2019), Dracula (2014), and Orpheus in the Underworld (2013). Daneé has also had the pleasure of moonlighting as the Scenic Designer and Scenic Painter for PSU’s Urinetown (2023).
Nate LaPorte is a Senior Musical Theatre Performance major with a minor in Standardized Patient Training. Nate has been performing for over 8 years now, being involved with roughly 60 shows since starting his career in theatre. Some recent roles of his include Squidward Tentacles in ETC’s Spongebob the Musical, Professor Plum in PSU’s Clue the Musical, and Luigi Gaudi in PSU’s Lucky Stiff. He’s had an incredible time working with this cast and crew on such an impactful show. He wants to thank his friends and family, who have shown him infinite support throughout his career. Enjoy the show!
Connor Lavertu is a Junior Theater Arts Contract major, with a focus in Scenic Design and Acting. He is excited be be playing Ernst Ludwig and to have served as Asst. Scenic Designer. Recent credits include The Chairman in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Co-Director of A Christmas Carol… Kinda, Scenic Designer for Wearable Art, Scenic Charge for Clue the Musical, Tim Allgood in Noises Off, and The Rhino in Just So. He is incredibly excited to be a part of this show and would like to thank his family, friends and Jen Matzke for their continued support!
Matt Kizer was the resident designer for Plymouth State for thirty years, from 1996 to 2026. He is now a guest-designer for Plymouth State, and feels very much at home. He has presented workshops on projections for performance nationally and internationally, including the Prague Quadrennial, the National Opera Association in New York, and The Cyprus Theatre Organization in Nicosia. His work has been presented at the Kennedy Center in D.C., and with A-Fortiorni dance company in Germany. He designed for two years with Operafestival Di Roma in Italy with the Orchestra Sinfonica dell’ International Chamber Ensemble at Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza in central Rome. His projection media and virtual education tools for theatre are used by institutions around the world. In 2019, his work was included on behalf of the United States at the The Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space both in exhibition and performance. He has a B.A. from Purdue University, and an M.F.A. from The Ohio State University.