Driftwood The Musical at Chapel Off Chapel Theatre, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181

COLTON BERRY is an East Coast native, but has called Houston home for over a decade. He has been working professionally in theatre since childhood and has since performed in hundreds of plays and musicals. As a vocalist, Colton appeared in SHOWTIME! AT THE APOLLO, toured France with the FRENCH-AMERICAN GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP EXCHANGE, sang alongside Thelma Houston and The Temptations, and was a Top 24 Finalist in the Seventh Season of AMERICAN IDOL. In Houston, he has been seen on many stages including performances with TUTS and The Music Box Theatre. In addition to performing, Colton is an accomplished producer and director and is the Founding Artistic Director of Art Factory Houston. Art Factory credits include PIPPIN (Pippin), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast), XANADU (Sonny Malone), IT'S BRITNEY, B*TCH! (Britney), SWEENEY TODD (Anthony), CABARET (Emcee), COMPANY (Robert), MONSTER (Lady Gaga), GATSBY (Nick), PIPPIN (Pippin), [TITLE OF SHOW] (Hunter), URINETOWN (Bobby Strong), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Jamie), WIZARD OF OZ (Lion), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Frank’N’Furter), GREASE (Doody/Teen Angel), TUCK EVERLASTING (Miles Tuck), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Hedwig), MURDER BALLAD (Tom), FUNNY GIRL (Nick Arnstein), HEATHERS (J.D.), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (William Barfeé), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Quasimodo), A NEW BRAIN (Gordon), BROOKLYN (Taylor), JEKYLL & HYDE (Jekyll/Hyde), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar), REEFER MADNESS (Ralph/Jesus), LITTLE SHOW OF HORRORS (Seymour), and SPRING AWAKENING (Moritz). Other favorite credits include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Judas), TRIASSIC PARQ (Mime-o-saurus), THE WEDDING SINGER (Robbie), CHICAGO (Mary Sunshine), THE WILD PARTY (Burrs), AIDA (Radames), BIG RIVER (Huckleberry Finn), and BAT BOY (Bat Boy).

LUKE J. HAMILTON is the Founding Executive Director of Art Factory. Behind the scenes, he also is the Director for many productions at Art Factory, as well as the Resident Choreographer. Luke has appeared across many Houston stages at the Alley Theatre, TUTS, Houston Grand Opera, Masquerade Theatre, The House of Blues, The Landing Theatre Company, Stages Repertory Theatre, and several other local theaters. Recent Art Factory selected credits include PIPPIN (Lewis / Director/ Choreographer) BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Gaston), XANADU (Terpsichore and others), HEAD OVER HEELS (Musidorous), A NEW BRAIN (Roger), SWEENEY TODD (Beadle Bamford), CABARET (Cliff Bradshaw), COMPANY (Peter), MONSTER, GATSBY (Gatsby), PIPPIN (Director / Choreographer), [title of show] (Jeff), URINETOWN (Hot Blades Harry), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Rocky), GREASE (Eugene / Director), JASPER IN DEADLAND (Loki), TUCK EVERLASTING (Hugo), I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE, MURDER BALLAD, HEATHERS (Kurt Kelly), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Leaf Coneybear), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Clopin), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Simon Stride), REEFER MADNESS (Jimmy Harper), and SPRING AWAKENING (Hanschen). Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) credits include ALL SHOOK UP (Featured Soloist / Dancer), OLIVER (Assistant Choreographer / Featured Dancer), A CHRISTMAS STORY, and THE MUSIC MAN. Alley Theatre Credits include four years of their annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Apparition / The Ghost of Christmas Future), HUCK FINN (Tom Sawyer), and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Other favorite credits include TRIASSIC PARQ (Velociraptor of Innocence), NEXT FALL (Luke), OKLAHOMA (Will Parker), THE FANTASTICKS (Matt), GUYS AND DOLLS (Sky Masterson), TARZAN (Tarzan), DOGFIGHT (Boland), METAMORPHOSES, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Simon Zealotes), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Dentist), and THE WILD PARTY (Jackie). Luke attended the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. He received extensive musical theatre and dance training at the Houston International Ballet Academy, the Tribble School, the Royal Academy for Performing Arts, the Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre, and he trained privately in dance, voice, and acting for over twelve years. Luke is thrilled to see Art Factory entering its 7th Season, and could not be more proud of the growth this company has made and all of the wonderful, talented, and passionate people involved.

NONIE HILLARD is a Texas native and happy San Antonio transplant. She graduated from the Visual and Dramatic Arts program at Rice University in 2019 and has for the most part remained in Houston ever since. Favorite acting credits include Rice Theatre Program's JULIUS CAESAR (Cassius) and PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE (Germaine) and Art Factory's XANADU (Calliope), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Lumiere), and PIPPIN (Fastrada). She is beyond grateful for the factory family and so excited for everything in store!

SAM LANK is thrilled to be taking part in METAMORPHOSES with Art Factory. Lank has previously appeared in Art Factory’s productions of  BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Monsieur D'Arque) HOLD ME CLOSER (Featured Soloist), XANADU (Euterpe) , IT'S BRITNEY, B*TCH (Featured Soloist) and HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Ensemble) and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Vocal Ensemble). Other credits include ANNIE (Lily St. Regis/Grace understudy), GYPSY (Agnes/Tessie Tura understudy), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Betty Haynes), and premiering choral pieces by Dan Forrest at Carnegie Hall. They are a current member of the Houston Symphony Chorus. They would like to thank their partner Ethan for always supporting them whole-heartedly as well as their friends and family for their encouragement and love.  ​

IAN LEWIS is proud to make his Art Factory debut with this stunning piece of beautiful theatre and is lucky to have had a wonderful team of collaborative artist with such a unique vision to build this world with. He studied at the University of Houston and has an affinity for Shakespeare, as he has played such colorful characters such as Henry V, Hamlet, Caliban, Mercutio, Malvolio, and others. You can next catch him in Photograph 51 as James Watson at the JCC opening this April. When he isn’t trotting the boards he enjoys cooking, reading, nature, getting beat at video games by his girlfriend, and spending time with his daughter Maisie, to whom he dedicates every performance.

ALLAN MCFARLANE is thrilled to be a part of Art Factory’s production of METAMORPHOSES. The current resident of Houston Texas, hails from San Diego, CA. Allan's previous Art Factory credits include Charlemagne in PIPPIN, Cogsworth in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Danny Maguire in XANADU, Dametas in HEAD OVER HEELS, Policeman in SWEENEY TODD, Larry in COMPANY, and Tom Buchanan in GATSBY. Other credits include Collins in RENT, Kerchak in TARZAN, Sweaty Eddie in SISTER ACT, Macbeth in Shakespeare’s MACBETH, Petruchio in Shakespeare’s TAMING OF THE SHREW, and Don the John in Shakespeare’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING. When not performing, Allan spends his time as a dedicated family man, teacher, and a Personal Trainer/Nutritionist. Allan would like to thank his son Axal for his support; as well as the Directors, cast, and crew for an enjoyable experience.

CHRISTINE MOMPOINT is so honored to be a part of Art Factory’s METAMORPHOSES. Mompoint started with Art Factory in September of 2022. She has performed in PIPPIN (Leading Player), DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Enchantress/ Silly Girl #2/ Napkin/ Belle Understudy), HOLD ME CLOSER BY CANDLELIGHT (Featured Vocalist), and IT’S BRITNEY B*TCH (Featured Vocalist). During AF’s production of XANADU (October 2022), Mompoint took on the role of Front House Manager. She continued this role during DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, while performing all of her acting roles, and assisted Artistic Director Colton Berry as a Production Assistant. This year, Mompoint has officially joined the Art Factory team as the Company Manager and is excited to continue working with the team to develop new shows and community programs. Outside of Art Factory, Mompoint is a member of the Houston Show Choir where she has performed at Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo, Jones Hall, Sugarland Town Square, Cynthia Woodlands Mitchell Pavilion, and Smart Financial Center (Barry Manilow One Last Time Tour).  She also operates her own non-profit corporation titled “The Houston Higher Education Student Coalition” where she helps young adults find resources to enter college, trade school, or the workforce. 

JULIA NOBLE is a proud Savannah, GA native and a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC. She is so honored and excited to be celebrating Art Factory in its 7th year and can’t wait to share what’s in store for 2023! Most recently seen in PIPPIN (CATHERINE), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Babette), favorite AF credits include GATSBY The World Premiere Musical (Daisy Buchanan), URINETOWN (Little Sally), NINE (Necrophorus / Claudia), GREASE (Patty Simcox), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Olive), DISENCHANTED! (Rapunzel), MURDER BALLAD (Sara U/S), and the EaDo Playhouse productions of LIZZIE (Alice Russel) and REEFER MADNESS (Mary Lane). Other Art Factory credits include: XANADU (Erato), HEAD OVER HEELS (Ensemble), A NEW BRAIN [2018] (Waitress / Nancy D.) [2022] (Rhoda), CABARET (Helga), COMPANY (Susan), MISS FIGGY PUDDING’S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (Carol), PIPPIN (Ens.), WIZARD OF OZ (Aunt Em / Glinda), ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Eddie / Dr. Scott), JASPER IN DEADLAND (Hel), TUCK EVERLASTING (Betsy Foster), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Puppenkiste), I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (Woman 1), FUNNY GIRL (Mrs. Strakosh), HEATHERS (Coach Ripper / Ens.), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Ens.), and the EaDo Playhouse productions of BROOKLYN (Female Narrator), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Nellie / General Glossop), and SWEET CHARITY (Rosie) - as well as over 15 AF concerts! Select previous credits include THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa), SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (Gertrude McFuzz), INTO THE WOODS (Little Red), THE OUTSIDERS (Cherry Valence), THE DIARY OF ADAM AND EVE (Eve), LES MISERABLES (Factory Girl), A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (Mother Frog), WEST SIDE STORY (Clarice), THE SOUND OF MUSIC, CHILDREN OF EDEN, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, and THE GRAPES OF WRATH. Julia would like to sincerely thank the AF Company, Crew and Creative Team for their dedication to presenting some of the most stunning theatre in the city and for continually re-imagining and re-defining what that looks like! She would also like to thank her English Bulldog, Hattie Pearl, for being the best friend a girl could ever ask for. Follow her on IG: @jewelpop to see her biennial posts.

SHONNE SINGER is so excited to be back on the Art Factory stage! She was recently seen in IT’S BRITNEY, B*TCH (Featured Singer) and XANADU (Ensemble) . Singer is a playwright and director with a background in physical theatre and training from the National Theatre Institute. She is also a music and theatre teacher in Katy as well as an actor, sound designer, scenic painter, and director for various theatres in the Houston area. But no place comes close to Art Factory where she has acted and worked at since 2018! Favorite AF credits include: GATSBY (Catherine), GREASE (Rudy/Trudy/Judy), and ensemble roles in JASPER IN DEADLAND and ROCKY HORROR. Other favorite credits include: ANTIGONE (Chorus), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Queen Aggravain), SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL (Belle/Mrs. C/Ghost of Christmas Past) and PROOF (Catherine). Shonee would like to thank her AF family for their continued support, and her students for giving her reasons to keep going