Constance Mellors is thrilled to be part of another musical event at Theatre West. A longtime member of TW, she most recently costarred in Moose on the Loose. She studied at Neighborhood Playhouse with Sanford Meisner and has appeared in many Off-Broadway productions and episodic TV roles. Thank you for coming and supporting live theatre!

A proud Theatre West member, Meg Lin’s stage work at TW includes Moose on the Loose, Love Stinks, We’re Not Your Cup of Tea, multiple staged table readings, and Storybook Theatre’s Aladdin, the Princess, and the Magic Lamp. Meg’s other favorite performances include playing Polonius in Hamlet with Hyperactive Studios and performing her award-winning autobiographical solo show, What Am I, Chopped Suey?, at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival. As an Aquarius, Meg is honored to be performing in this special show with so many talented people.

David Mingrino has been in well over 100 productions on stage, including the world premieres Walking in Space, The Man Who Saved Everything, and Verdigris here at Theatre West. Other credits include Room Service (which had six Ovation nominations, including Best Ensemble). Musicals in summer stock and dinner theatre include Motel in Fiddler on the Roof, the Emcee in Cabaret, and dancing “Steam Heat” in Pajama Game, to name a few. He would like to thank Victoria Lavan for helping him find his voice again after so many years, and his husband Michael for riding this roller coaster with him for the last 29.

Michael Van Duzer has directed many Los Angeles productions, including As You Like It, Edward II, The Lisbon Traviata, and In On It. He directed his plays Hopeful Romantic, Recalled to Life, and Tawdry Tales. At Theatre West, he directed The Man Who Saved Everything and numerous WestFest shows. His play Incitation to the Dance is scheduled to open on this stage in February. As a performer, he appeared in Sons of God, Winter Wishes, So Many Stars, Clive and Cecily, and the Theatre West and Off-Broadway companies of Our Man in Santiago, winning a Robby Award for his performance as Henry Kissinger.

For multiple decades, Donald Moore has performed on the stage, worked behind the scenes, sat on the Artistic Board, and served as moderator of the Actors Workshop of Theatre West. He takes special joy from his many memories of the incredible theatre professionals he has had the privilege to call his colleagues and friends. And as he looks at the many supremely talented people performing the music of the ’60s and ’70s, he is grateful to feel like he’s 17 once again…well, sort of.

Harleigh Ford fell in love with performing at a young age and couldn’t kick the habit, leading her to earn a BFA in Musical Theater from AMDA. Since then, she has performed around the world in musicals, concerts, and cabarets, taking the stage both on land and at sea as a lead production singer on Princess Cruises. Highlights include starring in Stephen Schwartz’s Magic to Do, Rent (Maureen), Les Misérables (Éponine), and appearances at New York’s iconic 54 Below. You may have also seen her in past Theatre West productions, So Many Stars and Winter Wishes. Love and thank you to Victoria!!!

Cody Kelepolo is beyond thrilled to return to Theatre West! His previous credits include Grease (Kenickie – VOPA), Winter Wishes (Theatre West), Thadius Steed (Theatre West), Beauty and the Beast (Moonlight Amphitheatre), The Bodyguard (Frank Farmer – AMDA), The Who’s Tommy (Tommy/Narrator – Norris Theatre), Aida (Radamès – AMDA), Ghost (Sam – AMDA), and Fame (Nick – AMDA). He is deeply grateful to the entire creative team for their dedication and hard work in bringing this wonderful production to life. Enjoy A Sleighful of Songs!

Auriana Chisholmis a singer and actress born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She graduated with her BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts. She is excited to move forward with her musical theatre journey. She played Ronnette in Nocturne Theatre’s production of Little Shop of Horrors after graduation. She was also a part of NPR Tiny Desk with Shae Universe, appeared in Mustard’s music video for the song Pray For Me, and sings background for artist Noah Guy. She expresses her gratitude and love to her family and friends for their unwavering support!
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Vertreace Sanders is a 24-year-old singer, recording artist, actress, model, writer, and all-around performer from Flora, Mississippi. She studied Musical Theatre at The American Musical & Dramatic Academy, graduating from the Conservatory in New York in 2021 and earning her BFA from AMDA College of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles in 2024. In 2020, she was featured on the BET Soul Train Awards after being handpicked by Jazmine Sullivan following a viral TikTok video. She was later mentored by Grammy-winning producer Zaytoven, known for working with Usher and Nicki Minaj. Since then, she has built a loyal audience of over 60,000 supporters online and continues making waves as a rising force in music and performance.

Preston Simon is a well-rounded and educated performing artist. His passion for the arts fuels his creativity and willingness to work, learn, and collaborate. His work ethic has earned him leading roles in musicals, opportunities to perform at world-class event venues like the Sydney Opera House, and admission to prestigious universities to study and train. Preston’s small-town Arkansas roots keep him grounded as he pursues his dreams. Instagram: @prestonacts

Aaron Gillis is a dynamic vocalist, actor, and storyteller from Baltimore. He began his classical voice training at the Baltimore School for the Arts and is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles. Favorite roles include Angel in Rent and the Baker in Into the Woods. He has also performed at the Kennedy Center and opened for R&B icon Ne-Yo at the AFRAM Festival. Beyond theatre, Aaron is a songwriter, background vocalist, and model, currently creating his debut project of original music, set to release next year. Instagram: @aaronjuniormusic

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Jim Varley has worked with Seals and Crofts, José Feliciano, Kim Carnes, Neil Sedaka, and the Sanford Townsend Band. Based in Los Angeles, he also performed in Love Actually, Winter Wishes, So Many Stars, Dance Me to the End of Love, and WestFest ’24 at Theatre West.

Bill von Ravensberg has toured and recorded with Andy Williams, Jennifer Warnes, Tom Jones, and Neil Sedaka, among others. Based in Los Angeles, he also performed in Love Actually, Winter Wishes, So Many Stars, Dance Me to the End of Love, and WestFest ’24 at Theatre West.

Tom Cunningham has played trumpet since Herb Alpert stuck that beautiful woman in a pile of whipped cream on that eponymous album cover in the ’60s. Tom has had the good fortune to study with Bobby Shew and play in concert with Allen Vizzutti, Rich Matteson, Don Menza, Ramsey Lewis, and numerous Southern California music legends. A former Army Field Artillery Officer, Tom likes any type of music…as long as it is played LOUD!!