ZUCCOTTI PARK Cast - FringeNYC 2016
Chelsea Rose Amoroso - KATE
Chelsea Rose Amoroso is so grateful to take a stand for Zuccotti Park! A recent grad of Marymount Manhattan College, Chelsea Rose's theatre credits include Bill Russells' Elegies: For Angels..Queens, Harbor Lights' Gypsy, Chris D' Amboises' Revival, and NCL's Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham). She can also be seen in nine national commercials, and is featured as the voice of Dora the Explorer for Fisher Price (VAMANOS!). Devotion and dedication to mom, dad and Andrew for their unconditional love.
Ryan Neal Green - COOPER
Ryan is thrilled to be a part of Zuccotti Park! National tour: Flashdance the musical (Nick Hurley). Regional: A Man of No Importance (Alfie Byrne), Mame (with Andrea McArdle), Chicago (Fred Casely), Grease (Sonny). Love to mom, dad, Judi, and to the terrific cast and creative team. BFA MT Shenandoah Conservatory. www.ryannealgreen.com
Kris Watkins - MICHAEL
I'm so happy to be blessed enough to have peacefully assembled with such playful and supportive artists, and for all of the incredible people who have shaped who I am as a person and performer.
Previous credits include: 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Mitch Mahoney); RENT (Benny); INTO THE WOODS (Wolf/Rapunzel's Prince); KISS ME, KATE (Ben/Nathaniel).
Alex Grayson - WASHINGTON
Dana Scurlock - SARAH
Dana is thrilled to be a part of Zuccotti Park! Originally from Cincinnati, she studied theatre at The Ohio State University and has been working in NYC as an actress, singer, and voiceover artist since. Upcoming projects include roles in the soon to be released feature film 'By Any Means' and a web series called 'Saving Carter Collins'.
Kevin D. O'Neil - FRANK
Having started professionally in his twenties, Kevin pursued theater until he turned forty, then left the stage for other horizons. After moving to N.H., performing often with local stages, and winning two Best Actor and one BestSupporting Actor (N.H. Theater Awards) the decision was made to re-enter this creative world.
LaRon Hudson - TOM
LaRon was last seen onstage at the Jewel Box Theatre in Animal Story and Lysistrata He also directed and co-choreographed Mary Poppins for Weathervane Playhouse after spending the summer appearing at the Barn Theatre for their 69th season. His other credits include Ragtime, Much Ado, Raisin in the Sun, Shrek, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Parade. So grateful for this opportunity. #love #peace
Daria DeGaetano - MARIA
Daria DeGaetano – actress/singer/dancer and New York native, Daria is so glad to have been cast in this production! Regional: John W. Engeman Theater, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Redhouse Arts Center, Greater Ocean City Theatre Company, Texas Family Musicals. Education: B.S.C Video-Film/B. Theatre Arts (University of Miami, FL). Visit www.dariadegaetano.com and follow @DariaDeGaetano. Thank you Salgado Productions for this opportunity!
Michael J. Verre - JOE
Michael is thrilled to be a part of Zuccotti Park. Some of his previous credits include: Thoroughly Modern Millie (John W. Engeman Theatre), Singin' in the Rain (Palace Theatre) and Young Frankenstein (RMTC). He would like to thank Luis and Salgado Productions for this opportunity and his Mom, Dad and Jen for their constant support.
Matthew Martinez - JUAN
Wendy Lazarus - MARGUERITE
Wendy Lazarus (Marquerite) has appeared Off-Broadway: “A Hansel and Gretel Christmas”, her one-woman show "Celebration of Life". Off-Off-Broadway: “A Conversation on Senior People” (ATA production), “The Wizard of Oz”, “Grease”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “A Christmas Carol”, “A Casual Gathering”. Films include “Voices of God”, Commitment” and “Family Portrait”. Wendy performs her one-woman shows “Best of Broadway I and II” for hospitals and charities. Thank you Luis Salgado, everyone with Salgado Production and the cast for their love and support. What a wonderful journey this has been.
Tim Kava - LARRY THE BANKER, ENSEMBLE
Tim's credits include Damn Yankees (Ocean City Theater Company), Boys In The Club (Regeneration Theater), Collapse (New York New Works Festival), Excuse Me There’s a F@ggot In My Closet (Progeny Pictures), The Tiny Mustache (NYC Workshop), Arcadia, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Heidi Chronicles, All Lost To Prayers, The Shadowbox, Roberta and Wonderful Town. BFA Boston Conservatory.
Elizabeth Casper - TIFFANY, ENSEMBLE
Elizabeth is thrilled to be a part of the amazing cast of this exciting new show! A graduate of Kent State’s Musical Theatre program, Elizabeth has toured nationally, internationally, and across the ocean with the musicals Grease, Hair, and Rock of Ages. Endless amounts of love and gratitude to mom, dad, Jordan, and Robby for all of their amazing support!
Jessica Cherniak - JESSICA, MOLLY, ENSEMBLE
Jessica 11 years old young actress , she has been acting, singing, and dancing since age 6.
She enjoys being on stage and is honored to be part of Zuccotti Park Musical.
Past theater credits :Until Death Do Us Part (Jessica) Annie Jr (Daffy) Hard Candy(Cindy)
and also you can see Jessica in several future and short films,TV shows and numerous commercials.
I would like to thank Luis and Salgado Productions - love you all, and my family, and friends for all their love and support.
Chris Tuck - MORTGAGE BROKER, ENSEMBLE
Christopher Tuck is thrilled to be a part of Zucotti Park! Born and raised in Ohio, Chris graduated from Kent State University with a BFA in musical theatre. Recent credits include Footloose, A Wonderful Life, Bonnie and Clyde, and Hot Mikado. He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support!
Jenna Perez - MORTGAGE BROKER, ENSEMBLE
A born and raised New Yorker, Jenna is thrilled to be apart of Zuccotti Park! NY Credits: Wireless Fidelity, The Love Note, Avenue Zoo. Film: Flatbush Luck, These Three Girls. Special thanks to Luis and Salgado Productions. Love to Mom & Dad. www.jennaperez.com
Alexander Tomas - MALE ENSEMBLE
Cait Murphy - FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Cait is thrilled to be occupying Zuccotti Park for the second time! Some favorite NYC performances include One Night Only (with Aretha Franklin), Happy Hamster Birthday (where she SLAYED in the title role of Hamster), and SHOUT: The Mod Musical (truly when her career peaked during college). On a never-ending quest to find the world's best public restroom, Cait produces her own web series, Bladder Chatter with Cait Murphy. Much love and many thanks to Luis, Greg, Heather, Catherine, Vatrena, Poppy, and Salgado Productions for not being afraid to let Cait occupy with them again!
Brian Fender-Shirley - MALE ENSEMBLE
Brian is really excited to be a part of this very important, powerful piece of theater. Brian is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and was recently seen in Liz Swados' 'Nightclub Cantata'. Other recent credits include 'A Chorus Line', 'Wonderland' and Starring in Reggae artist Shaggy's music video 'GFY'. Brian is very passionate about art with meaning and that is socially conscious. @briantfender
Leanne Brunn - FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Alex Sanders - MALE ENSEMLE
Paloma Munoz - FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Paloma Munoz is a singer, dancer and actress from Argentina. She studied Musical Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC
and since then she has been part of Time Temple, a live art exhibition at the Guggenheim’s Museum and performed at different venues around the city such as INTAR, The New Ohio, Theater for the New City and Spanish Repertory. Paloma was a guest artist for the Annual ATI Theater Awards at the Poet’s Den Theatre. Her latest works include “In the Heights” at the Gallery Players and “Assassins” at the Hamilton Murray Theater in Princeton. Visit her website at: palomamariamunoz.wix.com/palomamunoz or facebook.com/palomamariamunoz
Joshua Tavares - MALE ENSEMBLE
Joshua "Baba" Tavares is thrilled to be back occupying with the Zuccotti Park family after originating the role of Joe in last years production. Deepest thanks to Catherine, Vatrena, Luis, Heather and the entire cast and crew for sharing this important and relevant story! Aloha!
Jenna Pastuszek - FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Joshua Wanger - MALE ENSEMBLE
Joshua Wanger is excited to make his NYC Fringe Festival debut with the cast and crew of Zuccotti Park! Joshua was recently seen in the Cranky Cabaret and before that as Mr. Erlansen in Smithtown PAC's A Little Night Music. He would like to thank his teachers, family, and friends for all their love and support.