Production Team
| Faculty Advisor | Courtney Liu and John McCarty |
| Collage Student Directors | Faythe Kelly and Giselle Watts |
| Stage Managers | Sammy Azua Maddie Hewgley |
| Piano | Tyson Hankins |
| Drums | Christina Lowder |
| Front of House Supervisor | David J. McGraw |
| House Managers | Keri Anderson Laura McGuire |
Musical Numbers
Brand New Day from The Wiz
Director: Zion Middleton
Music Director: Candace Rhodes
Trouble from Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Director: Jaron Cole
Choreographer: Jaron Cole
Music Director: Sujaya Sunkara
Right This Way from Bandstand
Director: Brooks Andrew
Music Director: Nathan Meyer
Welcome to Wonderland from Wonderland
Director: Jaron Cole & Giselle Watts
Choreographer: Jaron Cole & Giselle Watts
Music Director: Zion Middleton
Movin’ On Reprise from Movin’ On
Director: Jaid Green
Music Director: Tristan Altobelli
Gold from Once
Director: Faythe Kelly
Choreographer: Faythe Kelly & Tyler Okunski
Music Director: Faythe Kelly & Tyler Okunski
The Club from In the Heights
Director: Derick Donato
Choreographer: Marina Jansen
Music Director: Charlie Castro
Louder Than Words from Tick Tick Boom
Director: Tristan Altobeli
Music Director: Tristan Altobelli
Another Day of Sun from La La Land
Director: Ellie Schwartz
Choreographer: Ella Huestis, Marina Jansen, & Gabriel Logan
Music Director: Charlie Castro, Summer Severin, & Sitare Sadeghi
I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles
Director: Kelly Belarmino
Choreographer: Hannah Kevitt
Music Director: Sujaya Sunkara
Special Thanks
Elon Performing Arts
Company
Kameron Askew
Faythe Kelly
Tristan Altobelli
Brooks Andrew
Jacob Atkins
Kelly Belarmino
Charlie Castro
Jaron Cole
Kyra Britt
Micah Day
Zeth Dixon
Derick Donato
Collin Flanagan
Abigayle Harnum
Jaid Green
Kaylee Hayden
Erik Houck
Bryant Howard
Marina Jansen
Elsa Oates Keefe
Ella Huestis
Jacqueline Mate
MK McDonald
Mia McManamy
Charlee Rubino
Zion Middleton
Sitare Sadeghi
Ellie Schwartz
Charlie Pelletier
Summer Severin
Sujaya Sunkara
Emily Stober
Renell Taylor
Tara Venkataraman
Aubee Billie
Giselle Watts
Ella Hinds
Maddie Hewgley
Helena Padial
Hashini Amarasinghe
Campy Rodriguez
Angelina Mancusco
Anya Jones
Malia Horst
Gabriella Scarpace
Nate Krohmer
Sammy Azua
Kameron Askew
Kameron Askew is so excited to be performing in Collage 2023. He was most recently seen working in Columbus ohio performing in Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party and Beautiful:The Carole King Musical at Short North Stage. He also made his mainstage debut in the ensemble of Head Over Heels. He would like to thank his friends, family, and faculty, for all of their consistent support!
Faythe Kelly
Faythe is a senior Music Theatre major and Dance minor and is so excited to be a part of this production! You may have seen her onstage in Grand Night, Elon Cares, Collage, or The Elephant Man. She has also worked behind the table at Elon on The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin (Asst. Choreo) and Into The Woods (Choreographer). Thank you to Elon Music Theatre for making me the artist I am today and to my friends and family for always supporting me through everything. Fail Forward.
Tristan Altobelli
Tristan is super excited to be here and to be a part of Elon performing arts.
Brooks Andrew
Brooks is currently a Senior Music Theatre major at Elon and is looking forward to graduation and moving to NYC. His past favorite roles include Prince Topher (Cinderella, Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts), Robert Kincaid (The Bridges of Madison County, Elon University). Brooks looks forward to returning to Wagon Wheel Center For The Arts this summer to play the role of Prince Eric in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Brooks would like to extend a special thanks to his family, his Music Theatre Class of '23, and his Vizsla puppy "Rugby". Find him on Instagram @brooks_andrew
Jacob Atkins
Jacob Atkins is thrilled to be making his main stage debut here at Elon University. He will be portraying the role of a “Muse” and couldn’t be more excited! You could find Jacob this past summer working at Highlands Playhouse where he played “Joe Pesci” and Understudied “Franki Valli” in Jersey Boys! Some interesting facts about Jacob are he only eats fries in 2’s, and he is a Marvel Enthusiast! Special shout out to his Mom, Dad, Aunt Lisa, and Belle Noel. @Thejacobatkins
Kelly Belarmino
Kelly Belarmino is a Senior Music Theatre Major at Elon University. She was most recently seen at Forestburgh Playhouse as Alice in Alice In Wonderland, Ali in Mamma Mia! and in the ensembles of Something Rotten and Kinky Boots. Her favorite Elon credit is Little Red in Into The Woods. She would like to thank her friends and family for being constants in her life.
Charlie Castro
Charlie Castro is a sophomore music theatre major at Elon University. He is a Miami, Florida native. Some of his past favorite theatre roles include Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown, Harry Houdini in Side Show, & Javert in Les Miserables. He wants to thank his family & friends for all of their constant support in all of his artistic endeavors. He is incredibly grateful to be doing what he loves most!
Jaron Cole
A senior in the Music Theatre and Arts Administration programs. Elon highlights: Spelling Bee (Director/Choreographer), Into the Woods (Mysterious Man), the President of Renegade Productions, and the Artistic Director of Elon Cares for the last two years. Jaron has worked administratively with The Muny and The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. Thank you friends and family!
Kyra Britt
Kyra is a senior Music Theatre major, and she is very excited to perform in Collage! Last semester, she performed in the spring musical, Deep Water Ballad and will be in the upcoming fall production, Spring Awakening. Kyra is grateful for her supportive professors, peers, and family members. She looks forward to creating more lasting memories throughout her final year.
Micah Day
Micah Day is a Junior Musical Theatre major at Elon University and could not be more excited to get this show up and running! He was last seen this summer in Label•Less: A New Musical (Cast Member) in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was born and raised! Elon: Into The Woods (Sleeping Beauty/Rapunzels Prince U/S) Micah would like to thank his family and friends for pushing him to be the performer he is today! Sit back, relax, laugh a little, and enjoy the show! @micah.andrew
Zeth Dixon
Zeth Dixon is a 3rd year Music Theatre Major here at Elon University. Some of his favorite credits include Eddie in Mamma Mia (Bigfork Summer Playhouse), Crapshooter/Ensemble in Guys & Dolls (Bigfork Summer Playhouse), Pat Denning/Ensemble in 42nd Street (Elon University), and Man #1 in Songs for a New World (Nashville Children’s Theatre). He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and also serves in many leadership positions here on campus.
Derick Donato
Derek is a current Junior Music Theatre Major from Upstate NY, and super excited to be taking the stage once again for Collage ‘23. Favorite credits include: The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric), On Your Feet (Male Swing), & Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). Huge thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their constant support - Enjoy the show! @derickgdonato
Collin Flanagan
Collin is ecstatic to be a part of the cast of Grand Night! Recently at Elon, Collin has performed in Movin’ On, Collage, Grand Night, and Elon Cares. He would like to thank the entire company for their perseverance, and a special shout-out to his parents for being the best people in the whole world. Enjoy the show!
Abigayle Harnum
Abby Harnum is a current senior and proud member of Elon’s Music Theatre class of 2023. She is absolutely thrilled to be portraying such a dream role and is incredibly grateful for such a rewarding experience working on this show. Most recently, Abby was seen in North Carolina Theatre’s production of On Your Feet! and Peach State Summer Theatre’s productions of Cinderella and Sister Act. Abby would like to thank her loving family, friends and the entire Elon Performing Arts community for their support.
Jaid Green
Jaid is a senior Music Theatre major from Wyckoff, NJ. At Elon, she has been the Assistant Director and Rachel U/S in Movin' On, as well as a member of the dance ensemble in Head Over Heels. She is currently serving as the swing and associate choreographer for Spring Awakening, to premiere later this Fall. Over the summer, she has participated in Dance Lab New York's Broadway Choreographers Intensive in 2021, and interned for Thistle Dance in 2023. She is also a proud member of Vital Signs A Cappella and a part of the Leadership Fellows program.
Kaylee Hayden
Kaylee Hayden is a Senior Music Theatre major with a minor in Music Technology. Previously at Elon, she played Mopsa in Head Over Heels and Lucinda in Into The Woods. Kaylee also is a proud member of Vital Signs A Cappella. She is so grateful for her four years at Elon, and sends all of her love and gratitude to her family and friends!
Erik Houck
Erik is super excited to be performing here at Elon alongside his peers! Previous roles Erik has played include Tom of Warwick in the Broadway tour of Camelot and Roger in ITS’s Rent.
Bryant Howard
This is Bryant’s second and last Grand Night :’(. You may have seen him in Elon’s Fall Musical, Head Over Heels, as Basilius, or in 42nd Street the previous Fall. This summer Bryant will be performing as Jimmy Ray Dobbs in Bright Star, Doody in Grease, Rolf in The Sound of Music, and Dance Captaining 9 to 5, all at Timber Lake Playhouse. Bryant would like to thank his parents for their immense support throughout his college journey. He would also like to thank Professor Liu, Professor Rayis, and Professor Kremer for their constant support, and his voice teacher Dr. Carter. Also a special shoutout to MT ‘24 and ‘25 for accepting him as an honorary member of their classes, he will miss them dearly.
Marina Jansen
Marina Jansen is a sophomore Music Theatre major from Maryland. They have been working in the professional industry both onstage and onscreen since they were 13. In addition to performing, Marina loves choreographing, playing the piano and guitar, and writing music. They'd like to thank all their friends and fellow MT majors for their amazing hard work and talent. Enjoy the show!
Elsa Oates Keefe
Elsa is a senior Music Theatre major, from Lowell, MA. Recent; A Man of No Importance (Cape Rep Theatre), Fun Home (Paramount Theatre Aurora), Sister Act (Geva Theatre Center), Bridges of Madison County (Elon University), Head Over Heels (Elon University), 42nd Street (Elon University), Bubbly Black Girl.. (Elon University), The Who’s Tommy (Seacoast Rep). Many thanks to her mentors, friends, and family for their unwavering support. Extra love to her voice teacher Ken Lee! (She/They) @elsakeefe
Ella Huestis
Ella Huestis (they/she) is a sophomore Music Theatre major from Dallas, TX. Elon credits include Collage, Elon Cares, Grand Night, Movin' On (Ensemble Swing), Head Over Heels (Ensemble, Dance Captain, Associate Choreographer). This summer, Ella will be performing in the ensemble of Mary Poppins at North Carolina Theatre and they will be studying at the Theatre Academy of London in the Fall. Special thank you to Chris Rayis for trusting us with your work and breathing life into this place! @ellagracehuestis
Jacqueline Mate
Jacqueline Mate, a senior BFA Music Theatre Major, is thrilled to take part in her final Grand Night! Selected Theatre Experience: Beauty & The Beast (Belle), Head Over Heels (Philoclea), Into The Woods (Rapunzel), Cabaret (Helga). Jacqueline has also performed various times throughout NYC & CT (Metropolitan Room, The Klein, Downtown Cabaret, Shubert Theater, Palace Theater). She thanks her family, friends and professors for their never ending love and support. Instagram: @jacquelinemate TikTok: @jacquelinemate_
MK McDonald
MK is stoked for her final performing arts season at Elon! Recent credits include Jersey Boys (Lorraine), Deep Water Ballad (Ensemble/Hill Child Shannon), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), and The Addams Family (Grandma Addams). Special thanks to MK's teacher Dr. Polly, the creative teams, and her supportive family. Upcoming: Spring Awakening (Ensemble/Wendla U/S). Proud cat mom.
Mia McManamy
Mia is a Sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri majoring in Music Theatre with a minor in Communications as well as an Elon College Fellow. Her past Elon credits include Dance Ensemble in Head Over Heels and Linda u/s in Movin' On. Some of her favorite recent roles include Judy Bernly (9 to 5) and Rosie (Mamma Mia!). She is looking forward to playing Amalia Balash in Renegade's upcoming Production of She Loves Me. She would not be here without her incredible family, teachers, and support system!
Charlee Rubino
Charlee is proud to be in the Elon University Musical Theatre Class of 2025 where her most recent role was as Rona Lisa Peretti in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She comes from beautiful Laguna Beach, California and is a proud member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Past credits include Wednesday (The Addams Family), Jody (Quilters), Performing With The Pros With Jessica Vosk. A special thank you to the amazing Elon faculty and to her parents who continue to be her biggest cheerleaders. @charlee.rubino
Zion Middleton
Zion Middleton is a junior BFA Music Theatre major from McDonough, Ga. His passion for social justice and change in today’s society is what drives his need to perform. Outside of performing he enjoys directing, playing soccer, and working at the Boys and Girl’s Club of Alamance County. Other theatre credits include: Aldolpho in The Drowsy Chaperone, Judas in Godspell. Lucas in Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, and Fortinbras in Hamlet. Special thanks to his mother, grandmother and brother!
Sitare Sadeghi
Sitare Sadeghi is a sophomore Music Theatre major with a minor in Piano Pedagogy. Previous roles include Ensemble in Movin’ On, Sheila in Hair, Sally in Cabaret, Cinderella in Into The Woods, and Cassie in A Chorus Line. Sitare has also participated in Collage, Elon Cares, and Grand Night as a Music Director. Sitare is excited to continue her journey performing on the Elon stage and is thankful for all of the opportunities her family has provided her. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Ellie Schwartz
Ellie is a sophomore music theatre major and is thrilled to make her Elon main stage debut in Deep Water Ballad. Some of her favorite credits include Smokey Joe's Cafe and Paint Your Wagon at The Muny and Alice Murphy in Bright Star. Big thanks to Chris and Professor Warren as well as the entire cast! Woo!
Charlie Pelletier
Charlie is a current senior in Elon's Music Theatre program from Beacon Falls, Connecticut and is thrilled to be performing in their very last collage at Elon. Recent Elon credits include: Head Over Heels (Pythio), Movin' On (u/s Timothy). Charlie will also be in Elon's upcoming fall main-stage musical Spring Awakening (Ensemble, u/s Moritz, u/s Ernst, u/s Georg). Regional credits include: Gypsy (Ensemble) at Music Theatre Connecticut. Special thanks to his mother for her never ending love and support. Enjoy the show and Long Live Elon!
Summer Severin
Summer (she/her) is a sophomore Music Theatre major from South Florida. She is so honored to be a part of the journey of Deep Water Ballad! She is so grateful for this experience, this beautiful cast, and for Professor Chris Rayis for not only entrusting us with his brain child, but also for being such an inspiration to us all. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Sujaya Sunkara
Sujaya Sunkara is a graduating senior BFA Music Theatre major from Cincinnati, OH and she is so blessed to have Deep Water Ballad be the show to close out her Elon career. She was most recently seen as the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods here at Elon and Gabrielle in Cinderella at Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre. Sujaya would like to thank her friends, family, her dog Turk, for everything they have given her. Last one!
Emily Stober
Emily Stober is excited to be making her main stage debut in Deep Water Ballad. She is a sophomore Music Theatre major and Early Childhood Education minor from Hickory, North Carolina. Last semester, Emily was in Head Over Heels as the dance ensemble swing. She thanks her family, friends and mentors for supporting her in all of her creative endeavors.
Renell Taylor
Renell Taylor is a senior Music Theatre and Arts Administration double major. Renell has been in multiple Elon productions such as Damn Yankees, 42nd Street, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin, and more. Renell is super excited to be performing some of his original choreography in his final performances at Elon. He would like to thank his family, his friends, and the amazing mentors and professors that have continued to support him.
Tara Venkataraman
Tara is so excited to be performing again! Her past credits at Elon include Evil Gabbi in Renegades production of She Kills Monsters and Ensemble in the new musical Movin’ On. Tara wants to thank her family for their endless support and love.
Aubee Billie
Aubee is so excited to be part of Collage! Aubee is a sophomore Music Theatre major and Arts Administration major. Before her time at Elon, Aubee was an ambassador for the Seminole Tribe of Florida since she was 6 years old. She started Musical Theatre in middle school and she has loved it ever since. Previous roles include Eponine in Les Miserables, Marcy Park in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the Witch in Into the Woods, and many more. She is so happy to be performing and she hopes y'all enjoy this wonderful show! 🙂
Giselle Watts
Giselle is a senior Music Theatre major and Creative Writing minor from Richmond, VA who couldn’t have been more grateful to perform, learn, and grow alongside such amazing people! As she embarks on her last Grand Night at Elon, she can’t help but thank God for bringing her here and for giving her this gift to share with you all. Giselle is also thankful for her family and friends for their constant support. Sit back and enjoy the show!
Ella Hinds
Ella is a freshman Music Theatre student from the Washington, DC area and is thrilled to be in her first Elon production! Past credits include Aida (Aida), Leading Player (Pippin), and Jane Fairfax (Emma!). She is beyond grateful for everyone involved in making this production happen. Bless!
Maddie Hewgley
Maddie is a first year Music Theatre major and College Fellow from St. Louis, Missouri. Past credits include 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Mary Poppins at the Muny (Ensemble), and Chicago at the Muny (Ensemble). She would like to thank her family for their constant love and support in her dreams. She is incredibly honored and thrilled to be performing alongside such talented people. She is so excited for the next four years and to be in her first Elon performance! Enjoy the show! @maddiehewgley
Helena Padial
Helena is a Sophomore Music Theatre major from Palisades, New York and is thrilled to be performing in Collage this year! Some of her favorite credits include Chicago (Roxie), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide), and Addams Family (Morticia). Helena would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that made this production possible!
Hashini Amarasinghe
Hashini is thrilled to be entering this new performing arts season! Recent credits include Deep Water Ballad (Hill Child) and Aida (Amneris), and she greatly looks forward to playing Ilse in Spring Awakening! Many thanks to her incredibly supportive family, friends, and mentors. Enjoy the show!
Campy Rodriguez
Campy Rodriguez is from Brownsville, Texas and is ecstatic to be performing in his debut musical at Elon! Regional/Community theatre credits include: Jon Tick, Tick... Boom!, Bob Price Things I Know To Be True, Jean Valjean Les Miserables, Hamlet Hamlet, and Sonny In The Heights. Educational theatre credits include: Spongebob The Spongebob Musical, Adam Boy, and Buddy Elf: The Musical. Campy would like his mom and dad for constantly encouraging him to follow his passion!
Angelina Mancusco
Angelina Mancuso is a sophomore Music Theatre major from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is so excited to perform in Collage this year! A few past credits include Mick’s Pick (Steel Pier) at Surflight Theatre, Little Red Riding Hood (Into the Woods), Anna (Frozen), and Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz). She wants to acknowledge the amazing faculty for helping bring Collage together, and her classmates that made this process so memorable. Also, she wants to thank her family for their constant love and support and thank her class of 26’ for making Elon home.
Anya Jones
Anya (@_anyakatherine) is so excited to be starting her sophomore year at Elon University. She has had the honor to work at the Tony Award-Winning Signature Theatre (Billy Elliot) and with the legendary Debbie Allen in her original show Brothers of the Knight. This past summer, Anya was lucky enough to make her professional choreographer debut in Illinois at Festival 56. Some of her other favorite credits are Spelling Bee (Marcy), Something Rotten (Robin), and Charlie...Chocolate Factory (Veruca). Special thanks to all her friends, family, and professors!!
Malia Horst
Malia Horst is a Sophomore Music Theatre major and welcomes you to Collage 2023! Her past credits include Marian U/S, Chiara U/S, and Ensemble in Elon’s Bridges of Madison County, Cinderella in Into the Woods, Inga in Young Frankenstein, and Marty in Grease. Most recently, she worked as a Summer Resident Artist (roles including Snow White, Wendy, Various) at The Palace Theatre. She is thrilled to perform in such an inspiring student run showcase. Thank you to everyone (specifically Courtney Liu and Jane Lanier) for their dedication to making this such a rewarding process. Enjoy the show!
Gabriella Scarpace
Gabriella is a current sophomore and is so excited for this upcoming year! This past summer, she had the opportunity to work at Grandstreet Theatre as Atina/Dance Captain in their production of The Little Mermaid. Last winter at Elon, Gabriella was in her first Elon show, Bridges of Madison County as Chiara/Ensemble/Marge US. She wants to thank the faculty for helping her grow and making her who she is today. Gabriella cannot wait for what comes this year! Let's make it the best!
Nate Krohmer
Nate is thrilled for round two of Collage, this time as a sophmore and is especially excited as his debut directing, choreographing and music directing one of the numbers, Corner of the Sky! Last spring he was able to be a part of new work, Deep Water Ballad and coming up he will be playing Ernst in Spring Awakening here. All the love to his cast and to his family.
Sammy Azua
Sammy is loving every second of being a first year in the Music Theatre BFA program! She was recently seen making her Elon MainStage debut in Bridges of Madison County; she was also seen earlier this year in Antigone as Creon. Sammy would like to thank each of her Grand Night directors for the opportunity they gave her and every single student and faculty member in the Music Theatre department for making this show and this year so wonderful. Most importantly, she would like to thank her mom, dad and little brother DJ, whom she wouldn’t be here without. Enjoy! @sammyazua
