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.

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

Michael Gabiano has performed on stages in 46 U.S. states, premiered multiple new works in NYC, Los Angeles, and regional theaters, and has appeared in television, film, and commercials. He last appeared at Theatre West in Mark Wilding’s The Loan for WestFest and in the 2005 production of Saturday Night at Grossinger’s.

Recent Los Angeles stage performances include the world premieres of Clara Rodriguez’s Normal Noises (GRT) and Listing (Theatre Forty). He is a proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA.

Scottie Neville is overjoyed (jolly, even) to be working once again with Victoria Laven on another holiday extravaganza. Scottie recently returned from NYC, making her Off-Broadway debut in Sally Spectre: The Musical. After graduating from UCLA, she performed with the LA Philharmonic at Disney Concert Hall and trained in the art of cabaret performance under Lainie Kazan. Scottie was part of the original production team for Heathers: The Musical (2013 LA Workshop Production and 2014 Off-Broadway Production). She is also a founding member of the theatre ensemble Devised Puppetry Project, where actors use recycled materials and shadow play to explore the creation and destruction of life onstage. She thanks her parents for their ever-loving support.

Anibal Silveyra is an award-winning performer, he has received the ACE Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Kiss of the Spider Woman (directed by Harold Prince), Best Actor in a Musical for Closer Than Ever at the Knightsbridge Theatre, and the Stage Raw Theatre Award for Best Musical Ensemble for Sweeney Todd. His film, television, and theatre credits include Evita, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Blood Brothers, Jesus Christ Superstar, and now Pointy Scissors.

Bio coming soon.

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!!