Ken Ludwig's The Gods of Comedy at Aurora Theatre

BRAD RAYMOND he/him (Dionysus) is delighted to return after an amazing time in Children of Eden. He has performed as an actor, singer or conductor at some of the art world’s most esteemed institutions including the Arena Stage, The Broad Stage, The Alliance Theatre, The Denver Center, Atlanta Opera, Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre and Horizon Theatre. As well as several film and television credits including Joyful Noise and The Wonder Years. Some of Brad’s favorite roles include: Homer in Lilies of the Field, Fetch in Fetch, Clay Make Man, Narrator in Passing Strange, Ronald in Born For This, and the Suzi Bass Award winning performance as Blue in Chasin’ Dem Blues. Brad is a 2024 recipient of the Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship for Excellence in Regional Theater Acting.

KATE FAHRNER she/her (Thalia) is very excited to be making her Aurora Debut! Atlanta Credits include Missy in The Winter Wonderettes at ART Station, Betty in White Christmas and Mrs Farmer in Music Man at City Springs. Broadway: Glinda in Wicked. National Tours: South Pacific, The Full Monty, Cats. Regional Favorites: Billy Dawn in Born Yesterday, Una in Blackbird, Jenny in The Christians, Miss Casewell in The Mousetrap, Mrs Cheveley in An Ideal Husband, Evita in Evita, Big Al in Fun Home, Lauren in Kinky Boots, Sally Bowles in Cabaret to name a few. Thank you to all of the beautiful humans working at the Aurora Theatre and, as always, to my favorite people - my 2 Gs.

ALEXANDRA FICKEN she/her (Daphne) is thrilled to be on the Aurora stage for the first time! She was born and raised in Atlanta, and is also a graduate of the University of Alabama with a BA in both musical theatre and dance. Atlanta credits include: Red Speedo, Appropriate (Actor's Express), Small Mouth Sounds, Goodnight Tyler, Hand to God, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, In Love and Warcraft (Alliance), ThanksKilling the Musical (Dad's Garage), Sherlock Holmes (Georgia Ensemble), Grand Concourse (Horizon), A Nice Family Gathering, A Nice Family Christmas (Stage Door Theatre), fml: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life (7 Stages). She wants to thank all of her friends, family, the cast, the crew, David, and Aurora for all their support!

CHRISTOPHER HAMPTON he/him (Ralph) is thrilled to return to the Aurora Theatre stage. Previous Aurora credits include The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, and Feeding Beatrice. Recent Atlanta Credits: Blues for an Alabama Sky (Actors Express), A Christmas Carol (Alliance Theatre), Mlima's Tale (7 Stages Theatre), Kim's Convenience (Horizon Theatre). Regional: Alcestis (Boston Court Theatre), Nat and Em (Company of Angels Theatre), Neighbors (The Matrix Theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre). Christopher is a Board member of Working Title Playwrights. He is also the Co-owner of an acupuncture clinic with his supportive and brilliant wife The Point of Health Wellness Center www.healthatthepoint.com

SUZANNE ROUSH she/her (Dean Marjorie Trickett) is thrilled to pieces to be comicallizing on this beautiful stage with the fine folks of Aurora Theatre. Seasoned audiences may have seen her trod the boards of ART Station, GA Ensemble Theatre, Essential Theatre, Stage Door, Horizon Theatre, and the much missed GA Shakespeare Festival and Theatre in the Square. Big love to you all for coming…when we meet in person to laugh and commune, we make the world a better place.

RACHEL FRAWLEY (Zoe/Brooklyn) is thrilled to make her mainstage Aurora Theatre debut! Recent acting credits: Every Christmas Story Every Told (Rachel) at Stage Door Theatre, The Three Musketeers, (Musician, Ensemble), MacBeth: Out of a Hat (Lady MacBeth/Witch 2), Midsummer: Out of a Hat, (Oberon/Philostrate) Shakespeare Tavern, Avarice Hotel Ep.2 (Louisiana Raine) Do You Validate. Other credits: The Mad Hatterpillar and Her Many Heads (Director, Book & Lyrics) at Stage Door Theatre. In addition to acting, Rachel is a director, writer, intimacy professional, audiobook narrator, certified Artistic Mental Health Practitioner, Artistic Director of Piccadilly Puppets, and stage combatant certified in four weapons and counting. Love to family and friends!

BRENNAN KELLEHER he/him (Aristide/Aleksi/Ares) is an Atlanta-based actor living OTP with his wife, two kids, and good ol’ pup, Allistaire. With a BFA in Acting from UCSB, he cofounded a theater company in Los Angeles (The Theatricians) that produced published and original works for 10 years. A proud member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, Brennan is grateful to have worked with so many good eggs in theatre, film/tv, commercials, sketch comedy and improv. Theatre credits include Stupid F**king Bird (Swine Palace), Enchanted April (Commonweal Theatre Company), and Dog Sees God (Theatricians). Film credits include DATING DAISY, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL (which he co-wrote), and the upcoming short, RUMSPRINGA. He is thrilled to be making his Georgia stage debut at Aurora Theatre!

MAXWELL H. BREAUX he/him (U/S Dionysus) is so excited to be a part of this hilarious production. Maxwell was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK and holds a degree in Theatre from the University of Oklahoma. Favorite previous performances include Scrooge in A Christmas Carol (Destination Theatre), Actor/Arthur Kipps in The Woman in Black (Merely Players Presents), and Chuck Biggs in She Kills Monsters (Tiny Theatre Company). Maxwell would like to thank Aurora Theatre for this opportunity, and his lovely girlfriend, Khandis, for all of her support.

KATIE WOLFF she/her (U/S Thalia) is so pleased to be back on stage at Aurora Theatre! She was a member of the very first Apprenticeship Company at Aurora and holds degrees in English and Theatre from The University of Georgia. Favorite previous performances include, Laura in The Glass Menagerie (Stage Door Theatre), 00 in The Wolves (Horizon Theatre Company) and Gloria in Boeing Boeing (Gypsy Theatre Company) . Television credits include, The Walking Dead, The Passage, and Being Mary Jane. You can also see Katie on stage at Aurora hosting and performing stand-up at the Aurora Comedy Nights.

EMMA CLAIRE MYHAN she/her (U/S Daphne) is a member of Aurora’s AppCo25. This year, she has performed as the Female Swing in Christmas Canteen and as Miss Nelson in Aurora Theatre Learning Library’s production of Miss Nelson is Missing. Before coming to Atlanta in July, Emma graduated with a BA in Theatre from Harding University where she performed roles such as Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and Amy March in Little Women. Emma would like to thank her family for their unwavering support throughout her pursuit of her artistic passions as well as the Aurora Theatre for providing her with this opportunity. Emma is grateful to God for continuing to create space for her onstage and is excited for her artistic future to come.

ANTHONY JEREMIAH NASH he/him (U/S Ralph) is honored to make his return to the Aurora Theatre Stage. You may have recently seen him in such productions as: The Play That Goes Wrong, right here at Aurora Theatre, Dracula: The Failings of Men as Dr. Seward, at the Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern, The Speakeasy Encounter as Mick with Destination Theatre and Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer as the puppeteer for Santa Claus at The Center for Puppetry Arts. He is grateful for the continued support of his friends and family as he pursues his passion and is blessed to continue to get to use his talents in the Atlanta Community and beyond!

Mary Hayes Ernst (she/ her) is thrilled to be making her Aurora debut in Sister Act! Ms. Ernst has taught Theatre (and theatre adjacent subjects) as a Secondary teacher for over 25 years-teaching hundreds of students, and choreographing/directing 100+ productions! In addition, she is a certified Irish Step Dancing Teacher and Judge (TCRG/ADCRG). In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, reading and traveling with her husband Chris, and their son Robert. She would like to thank Shelly for her friendship/encouragement, and the "Ernst/Shiver Clan" for all their love and support! BA (Theatre)-Furman University. MFA (Acting)-UGA.

ERIN BURNETT she/her (U/S Zoe/Brooklyn) is thrilled to be a part of this hilarious ensemble production. Favorite Atlanta-area credits include: Carol in Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Stage Door Players), Madeline Astor in Titanic: The Musical (Serenbe Playhouse), and Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Springer Opera House). Big thanks to her family, friends and Matt for their support, and YOU for supporting live theatre.

RILEY GIVEN he/him (U/S Aristide/Aleksi/Ares) is an Atlanta based actor and part of the Aurora Theatre Apprenticeship program. He graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a BFA in theatre Performance. Some of his recent shows include Christmas Canteen, Miss Nelson is Missing, and The Lightning Thief.