Actors

* Members of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

  • Alison Burns*
    "Adriana" in The Comedy of Errors, "Fermina/Antonia" in Man of La Mancha
    ...is thrilled to be returning to freeFall where she was last seen as Antonia in Man of La Mancha. Burns is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and made her professional debut as Maureen on the National Tour of the Broadway musical RENT. She has since starred in numerous musicals and plays including I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change; The Rocky Horror Show, Respect, Godspell, tick, tick...BOOM!, Boston Marriage, And Baby Makes Seven, and most recently Stageworks' and David Friedman’s Listen to My Heart. Also a lyricist, her songs can be heard in the scores of Waist Watchers, A Big Apple Christmas and many original student musicals. She is co-founder and director of "act up!!!", a theater company for kids - www.actuptheatercompany.com. She received a 2010 Loafie Award for “Best Actress in Tampa Bay” and in her spare time you can find her singing at Busch Gardens. Her film career includes commercials, shorts and the feature film - The Glass Window. “Thanks to Eric and the entire team at freeFall! Love to Misha and Emma!” www.alisonburns.org
  • Natalie Cottrill
    "Jacqueline Bouvier" in Grey Gardens
    ...is so excited to make her debut at freeFall. Her credits include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Babes in Toyland, Guys & Dolls, Annie Warbucks, Cinderella and many more. Heartfelt thanks to Eric and the freeFall team, her instructors, and her family for all their encouragement. Natalie is honored to play this role, and to work with and learn from this amazing cast and crew.
  • Byron DeMent*
    "George Gould Strong" in Grey Gardens
    ...is ecstatic to be involved in this great production, his first at freeFall. He recently completed a 63-city tour of Forever Plaid as Jinx. Other favorite roles include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, the Emcee in Cabaret, and Freddy in My Fair Lady. Huge thanks to Daniel and the entire team at freeFall for making this such a memorable experience. Love to Jake - you're the best!
  • Michael Edwards*
    "Major Bouvier/Norman Vincent Peale" in Grey Gardens
    ...is delighted to make his first appearance at feeFall. In the St. Pete area he has appeared at American Stage as Morrie in Tuesdays with Morrie and the President in November and next month in August: Osage County. A graduate of Pasadena Playhouse, College of Theatre Arts he has appeared at Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Charlotte Rep, Riverside Theatre, Cumberland County Playhouse, Mad Cow Theatre, Virginia Musical Stage, Globe Theatre, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre and 17 seasons at Flat Rock Playhouse, the state theatre of North Carolina. He has appeared with George Chakiris, Mimi Hines, Pat Hingle, Dawn Wells, Cherry Jones and Brian Dennehy. Favorite roles include Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Dolittle in My Fair Lady, W.O. in Look Homeward Angel, Sydney in Deathtrap, and 11 characters in 7 productions of Tuna Christmas. Television and Film includes I'll Fly Away, Superboy, Swampthing, Kenan and Kel, In the Heat of The Night, Thunder in Paradise, Roots: The Gift and Alex Haley’s Queen and the daytime dramas General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. He is currently Associate Director at Winter Park Playhouse and a proud member of Actors Equity Association.
  • Glenn Gover*
    "Sancho" in Man of La Mancha
    ...is delighted to return to the St.Pete/Tampa area after playing multiple colorful characters this past season in Gorilla Theatre's Shipwrecked! As a professional regional actor for 30 years he has performed in such roles as "Seymour" in Little Shop of Horrors and "The Emcee" in Cabaret. His other favorite productions include An Empty Plate in the Cafe Du Grand Beouf, My Fair Lady, My One and Only and Charley's Aunt. Recently he played "The Actor" in The Woman in Black at Gorilla Theatre and "Ian" in Shining City with Stageworks Theatre. Glenn is thrilled to be making his freeFall Theatre debut.
  • Dean-Carlo Grant*
    "Brooks Sr./Jr." in Grey Gardens
    ...is thrilled to be returning to freeFall as a part of this talented cast of Grey Gardens. Dean is based out of New York City and is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. His regional credits include Barnum at Asolo Rep/Maltz Jupiter, Eddie Mackrel in The Wild Party here at freeFall Theatre and Aida with the AtlantaOpera. Dean also spent a year in China as soloist at the Venetian Macau and was featured in the National Geographic documentary Vegas Comes To China. Many thanks to Eric, Jim, the cast and crew for this "milestone" opportunity. A very very special thank you to my Alex for her continued love and support! "Jeremiah 29:11"
  • Laura Hodos*
    "Maria/Housekeeper" in Man of La Mancha
    ...is ecstatic to debut with freeFall, after working with Eric Davis as Sheila in Hair with American Stage. A three-time Carbonell Award nominee, Laura just finished Bonnie & Clyde at Asolo Rep and world premiere of Jolson at the Winter Garden at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, which will open in Los Angeles this fall; in addition, two concerts, Ellis Island and Pops on Broadway: Bernstein & Sondheim with the Sarasota Orchestra. Regionally: Blithe Spirit at American Stage; She Loves Me, Into the Woods, and Follies at Caldwell Theatre; Nine and A Streetcar Named Desire at Seaside Music Theater; Sweeney Todd with Mad Cow Theatre and Orlando Philharmonic; The Music Man with Orlando Philharmonic and Jacksonville Symphony. A graduate of Dickinson College (PA) and AMDA (NYC), and a proud member of Actors' Equity. www.LauraHodos.com
  • Caroline Howard
    "Lee Bouvier" in Grey Gardens
    ...is thrilled to be making her freeFall Theatre debut! Favorite credits: Young Cosette in Les Miserables, Molly in Annie, Gretl in The Sound of Music, and Beaky in Honk!. Love and thanks to: Eric Davis and the entire freeFall team for this amazing opportunity, Linda Switzer, William Wade, Jamibeth Margolis, Maren Fernandez, Janet Frenkel, Mitsie Kraack, and Amanda Keeney for the hours of instruction, and most importantly to God for her many blessings.
  • Ann D. Hurst*
    "Big Edith" in Grey Gardens
    ...is thrilled to be making her freeFall debut in this production of Grey Gardens and to play the role of Edith Beale. Her most recent performance was in Moon over Buffalo at the Alhambra Dinner Theater in Jacksonville. She makes her home in Florida where she has performed on stages from Jacksonville to Miami. Her long career has taken her from New York to Singapore. Recipient of the coveted South Florida critics Carbonell Award for her role in Milk and Honey, Ann is a veteran performer with many credits to her name which include: Lend Me a Tenor, Funny Girl, Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Secret Garden, La Cage Aux Folles, and so many many more. She wishes to thank the producers for casting her in this wonderful Tony Award-winning musical.
  • Alexandra Jennings
    "Luciana" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...recently played Emily in Our Town at Hubbard Hall and Nicole in 22 Stories at the New York Fringe Festival. Favorite roles include: Adela in The House of Bernarda Alba, Viola in Twelfth Night, Mary Warren in The Crucible, Tracy in The Philadelphia Story and Hope in Urinetown. A sixth-generation native Floridian, Alex is a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and lives in NYC. She is thrilled to be a part of The Comedy of Errors and thanks everyone at freeFall for this opportunity.
  • John Lombardi*
    "Egeon" in The Comedy of Errors, "Governor/Innkeeper" in Man of La Mancha
    ...received his BA in theater from Roger Williams University, and his Masters in Speech and Theater from Montclair State University, where he was also employed as an adjunct professor. Bay area performances include Antonio in Much Ado About Nothing and the Duke in Othello at American Stage, Eddie in Lost in Yonkers at Florida Rep, Dennis in Jewtopia at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, and Mordcha/Tevye u/s, in Fiddler on the Roof at the Show Palace. Regional credits include El Gallo in The Fantasticks, Matt in Talley’s Folly, Garfinkle in Other People’s Money and Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. As a member of the New Jersey Repertory Company, he created the roles of Harry in Harry and Thelma in The Woods, and Jack Blake in Slave Shack. Previous freeFall Theatre appearances include Goldberg in The Wild Party, Carew in Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde, Peter Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Governor/Innkeeper in Man of La Mancha. John is thrilled to be in the cast of The Comedy of Errors.
  • Brian Loveland
    "Duke/Currasco" in Man of La Mancha
    This is Brian's first show at freeFall, and he is incredibly excited to be joining such a talented cast! Brian has a BA in musical theater from the University of Northern Colorado. Some of his favorite past credits include: "Marius" in Les Miserables, "Franchesco" in The Glorious Ones, and "Motel" in Fiddler on the Roof. Brian would like to thank Jim and Eric for this opportunity, and most importantly God for all his unending grace.
  • Becca McCoy*
    "Balthazar/Abbess" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...returns to freeFall, where she was previously seen as Virilla in The Frogs and Madelaine in The Wild Party. Most recently, Becca was Brooke (the working mom) in Motherhood the Musical in the Jaeb Theatre at the Straz. A full decade ago, Becca fulfilled a childhood dream of appearing on the American Stage Shakespeare in the Park stage by playing the Princess of France in Love’s Labours Lost, directed by Kenneth Mitchell. She went on to attend the British American Drama Academy at Oxford University as one of 13 people selected that summer to train under John Barton, founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company. "Hamlet II:ii, 257-259" www.beccamccoy.com
  • Matthew McGee*
    "Pinch/Nell/Merchant" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...is thrilled to be a part of this hilarious ensemble. Matthew recently made his operatic debut as Frosch in Die Fledermaus with St. Pete Opera. He played Pluto/Shaw in freeFall Theatre Company’s inaugural production in this space, The Frogs and tackled his first professional Shakespeare play as Bottom in freeFall’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Special thank you to Eric Davis for allowing him the opportunity to step outside of the box. He has been the Artistic Director at the Show Palace DT since 2004. Visit Matthew online at www.heresmatthew.com for more information about upcoming performances!
  • Alex Miller*
    "Antipholus of Ephesus" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...originally hails from Chicago. He is a graduate of Mountview Academy of the Arts (London, England.) Regional theater credits: Oliver, Mame (Candlelight Theater), Grand Hotel, The Adventures of Por Quinly, The Prince and the Pauper (South Coast Rep). Television: “Las Vegas”, “Desperate Housewives”, “Killer Instinct”, “Pushing Daisies”, and “Scare Tactics”. Film: Brother's Keeper.
  • Graham Miller*
    "Antipholus of Syracuse" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...is pleased to be making his freeFall debut. He is the younger and slightly shorter half of the Miller Twins and has appeared numerous times with his brother on stage, TV, and commercials. They have been seen on TV's “Killer Instinct”, “Las Vegas”, “Scare Tactics”, and “Pushing Daisies”. Graham has also guest starred on “Nip/Tuck”, “Ghost Whisperer”, “The OC”, and “Bones”. Theatrically, Graham studied with the Interlochen Center for the Arts and received his BA from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, England. Residing in Los Angeles, his regional theater credits include Vincent in Brixton (Pasadena Playhouse), Buried Child (Ensemble Theater, Santa Barbara), The Prince and the Pauper (South Coast Rep), An Empty Table at the Cafe du Grand Boeuf (Laguna Playhouse), and The Subject was Roses (Mark Taper Forum, LA).
  • Adam Minegar*
    "Pedro/Barber" in Man of La Mancha
    Recent credits include South Pacific, Les Miserables, Jesus Christ Superstar (national tour with Ted Neeley), and Jerry Springer: The Opera. Adam lives in NYC with two amazing house plants and loves to write about himself in third-person. He would like to thank Amber. We're like the Lunts!!!
  • Steven Patterson*
    "Cervantes/Quixote" in Man of La Mancha
    ...is honored to be making his freeFall Theatre debut in this role. Florida audiences may recognize him from his numerous appearances with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, most notably in two solo shows, Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus and Shylock, and as Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me, Kate! Steven has performed both Off- and Off-Off-Broadway in NYC, as well as regionally with such theaters as South Coast Repertory, Capital Repertory, TheatreWorks, the Lexington Conservatory Theatre, Chenango River Theatre, Kaliyuga Arts, and the Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festivals. Favorite roles have included Lear in King Lear, Austin Wiggin in The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World, David in Poor Super Man, Zach in A Chorus Line, and Jean in Beauty, a one-man show inspired by the life and works of Jean Genet which he created, performed, and toured with internationally for four years. He currently resides in Catskill, NY.
  • Lulu Picart*
    "Aldonza" in Man of La Mancha
    ...is excited to make her debut on the freeFall Theatre stage. Tampa Bay audiences recently saw her as "Joanne" in Rent and in Hair (both with American Stage). Lulu just originated the role of "Mulan" in Bitches of the Kingdom. She has also been seen in Disney's Finding Nemo: The Musical (original cast). Favorite roles include "Johanna" (Sweeney Todd), and "Pseudolus" (...Forum). Lulu music directed freeFall's first production, The Wild Party. Twitter: @LuluPicart. Love to Mom, Dad, Kristian, & Dean (THIS much).
  • Paul Rescigno
    "Dromio of Syracuse" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...is excited to be working with everyone at freeFall. His credits include Sir Andrew in Twelfth Night, Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Second Man in Kiss Me, Kate. He also appeared as Bradley in the feature film Tenure. Paul and his twin brother, Robbie, co-write and star in The Rescignos, an award-winning comedy show in New York City which will be presented at freeFall November 6 and 9, 2011. Paul received a B.F.A. in Acting from Syracuse University and studied at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. www.therescignos.com
  • Robbie Rescigno
    "Dromio of Ephesus" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...Previous credits include Feste in Twelfth Night, Quince in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and opposite his brother Paul as one of the two gangsters in Kiss Me, Kate. Robbie appeared in the film Tenure as Milton. He and his brother write and star in The Rescignos, an award winning comedy show regularly performed in New York City, which will be presented at freeFall November 6 and 9, 2011. He received a B.F.A in Acting from Syracuse University and has studied at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. www.therescignos.com
  • Fred Ross*
    "Joe Kennedy/Jerry" in Grey Gardens
    ...is beyond excited to be making his freeFall Theatre debut! Fred was last seen in Listen to my Heart - the Songs of David Friedman at StageWorks. Tampa audiences may also remember him from Tick, Tick...Boom! (Michael), Godspell, and Forever Plaid (Smudge) at the Straz Center. Fred has been in the national tours of Saturday Night Fever (Gus), Jesus Christ Superstar, and the original Las Vegas production of Saturday Night Fever (Gus). Other favorite regional credits include being one of "The Twelve Irish Tenors" in Branson, MO, Footloose (Ren), Titanic, and Joseph...Dreamcoat just to name a few. Fred has been featured in many projects in both film and television and is currently interning for the "MJ Morning Show". Biggest thanks in the world to his mom and friends for all of their love and support! He would also like to dedicate this performance to his dad, who found and took him to his first voice teacher, and will forever be his guardian angel and biggest champion. www.fredjross.com
  • Christopher Rutherford
    "Angelo" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...is grateful to be at freeFall again, having previously acted in 2009's Sleeping Beauty and last season's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Christopher has a degree in Theatre Studies from SMU in Dallas, TX and graduated from Blake High School For The Performing Arts in Tampa (where he developed award-winning theatrical designs under the tutelage of this production's set designer, Greg Bierce). This December, Christopher will direct The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe at The Gorilla Theatre.
  • Ward Smith
    "Duke Solinus" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...This longtime student of local theater legend Vince Petti studied acting at the University of Stuttgart; with Uta Hagen and William Hickey in the mid 80's, plus years of Bus-n-Truck, Summer Stock and professional theater. Appearances include: MacReele, A Chorus Line, Breakfast in Harlem, The Odd Couple, What The Butler Saw, Nuts, The Goat or Who Is Silvia, All My Sons, Stop Kiss; on your T.V. and Radio in various commercials; is a favorite headliner at comedy clubs, and performs with "Bogus Pomp" at the annual Zappaween Festival concerts. Ward is extremely honored to be making his debut with freeFall Theatre and sends big love to Griffin and Dylan for letting dad come out and play.
  • Natalie Symons
    "Courtesan" in The Comedy of Errors
    ...is delighted to be making her freeFall debut. Some credits include: Savage in Limbo (Savage) at Belltown Theatre Center, The Fox (Nellie) at Northwest Actors Studio, and Four Dogs and a Bone (Brenda) at Sun Valley Repertory nexStage Theatre. In February she will be appearing at freeFall in Becky Shaw (Becky). Natalie studied acting at Boston University. She is the author of the play Lark Eden, which premiered last season at New American Theater, and will be presented as part of the 2012 season at Theater Schmeater in Seattle.
  • Michael Ursua*
    "Padre/Jose" in Man of La Mancha
    ...freeFall debut. Member of Actors’ Equity Association. New York/Regional: My Doris Day (Featured Vocalist), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy Benson), The Producers (Leo Bloom), Nunsense A-Men (Sister Mary Amnesia), Man of La Mancha (the Padre), Pump Boys and Dinettes (L.M.), and many others. Tours: Singin' in the Rain (National: Production Tenor), 42nd Street (European: Oscar). Michael has completed three mainstage contracts with Disney Cruise Line playing the role of Franco DiFortunato, the evil fairy godfather, in Twice Charmed. He is also part of the Disney Cruise Line creative team and has written several shows for Disney, all of which can be seen daily on both ships. An accomplished pianist, he has musically directed and conducted/played numerous New York and regional productions including Singin' in the Rain (50th Anniversary National Tour), 42nd Street (European Tour), Sweeney Todd, George M!, West Side Story, Big River, Mame, Evita, Into the Woods, and many others. He is proud to be on staff at the Sell's Broadway Dance Company where he teaches voice and musical theatre. Thanks to the cast and crew of La Mancha and the entire staff at freeFall.
  • Wyn Wilson*
    "Big Edith/Little Edie" in Grey Gardens
    ...has performed in cabarets and clubs throughout the United States and in Europe. She has also appeared in film and television shows including: Noises Off (both theatre and film, Dramalogue and LA Weekly awards), I'll Do Anything and Night Court. Regional theatre productions run the gamut from Anything Goes and Assassins to You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. She currently does concerts around the country featuring the music of Kurt Weill, Stephen Sondheim and Frank Loesser.
  • Katie Zaffrann*
    "Young Edie" in Grey Gardens
    ...is thrilled to be making her freeFall debut in this dream show! New York: A Christmas Carol (Personal Space Theatrics); I Am Jim Thompson, Before the Flood (Emerging Artists Theatre); numerous concert/cabaret appearances. Regional: Almost, Maine (Chenango River Theatre); The Merry Wives of Windsor (Shakespeare & Co.); Miracle on 34th Street (John W. Engeman Theater). "fly woman genius", her debut EP of new contemporary theater songs, is available on iTunes and Amazon mp3 as well as on CD in the theatre's concession. Katie received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University and is a proud member of AEA. She blogs about the artistic process at http://katiezaffrann.com.
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