Actors Reaching Out Presents HARRY-OKE: A HOGWARTS CABARET

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Actors Reaching Out in Harry-oke: A Hogwarts Cabaret on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 9:30pm. Celebrate a magical evening with your favorite characters from Hogwarts! Wizards, witches, muggles, and more have gathered for an open mic night! You never know what these characters might conjure up for their adoring fans.

Celebrating 20 years of magic, Harry-oke: A Hogwarts Cabaret pulls songs from various sources and utilizes them in an unexpected way. From Disney to Broadway to radio hits, you never know what songs your favorite characters might break out into next!

This phenomenal cast of talented performers from Actors Reaching Out features eight performers and a pianist making their New York City debut! The cast includes Bayleigh Aschenbrenner, Alliyah Corley, Irene Gallin, Kimberly Kreiner-Snyder, Austin McElwain (Pianist), Michelle Papaycik, Holly Sahmel, Eric Scherer, and Charly Sparks. The show is produced by Eric Scherer, Katie Nail, and Actors Reaching Out and features Charly Sparks as Music Director.

Actors Reaching Out in Harry-oke: A Hogwarts Cabaret plays Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street) on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. There is a $25-$35 cover charge and $25 food and beverage minimum. Tickets and information are available at www.54Below.com. Tickets on the day of performance after 4:00 are only available by calling (646) 476-3551.

 

MORE ABOUT THE CAST

Bayleigh Aschenbrenner: Bayleigh is thrilled to make her New York City debut! She currently is the Director of Productions (Orlando Chapter) for Actors Reaching Out. Hailing from Virginia, Bayleigh has acted in numerous shows including Richard III, Guys and Dolls, and Flowers for Algernon. Recently she performed with ARO in their production of Give Back to Hogwarts and is on the production team for several upcoming shows. She also has experience in costuming, stage management, props management, and directing. Currently, Bayleigh is an Activities Associate at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort. She has a passion for horror movies, Star Wars, Marvel, and coffee. She is ecstatic to be a part of such a dedicated and talented team!

Alliyah Corley: Alliyah recently obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Rollins College, where she had a focus in musical theatre. She is beyond excited to be back in New York, performing at one of her favorite places. Some of Alliyah's most notable roles include Steele from A Piece of My Heart and Carrie from Carrie the Musical. She would like to thank her fiance for all his love and support, her mom for always being her biggest fan, and ARO for always believing in her and giving her amazing opportunities.

Irene Gallin: Irene is so honored to be making her NYC debut at Feinstein's/54 Below! Irene serves as Historian for Actors Reaching Out and has been a part of several productions with the company. A former entertainer for Walt Disney World, Irene is also an assistant director with the Wekiva River Players Junior Theatre program. Some of her favorite acting credits include Nurse Preen in The Man Who Came to Dinner and George in Carrie the Musical. A big thank you to Katie and Eric for always inspiring me and Charly for getting my voice in shape!

Kimberly Kreiner-Snyder: Kimberly is thrilled to make her NYC debut! Originally from Baltimore, she now calls Central Florida her home, where she has performed with Walt Disney Entertainment, Odd-o-Ts Entertainment, and the Orlando REP. She taught and directed children's theater for several years at Shine in the Limelight. She has been a member of ARO for slightly over a year, and loves the concept of bringing literary works to life through the stage! She is working hard on expanding ARO to other counties throughout Florida. She is a proud graduate of DeSales University's Theatre Department. She would like to thank Eric and Katie for her trust in her, her husband Adam and their precious daughter Mackenzie, and her parents for always supporting her dreams!
Austin McElwain (Pianist): With a passion for musical theatre and classical genres, Austin McElwain is known for his versatile collaboration. Holding a degree in Piano Performance, Austin has performed in a plethora of shows including Jesus Christ Superstar, The Last 5 Years, Ordinary Days, I Love a Piano and Next to Normal. Based in Central Florida, Austin is a music director, vocal coach and arranger. He is a proud member of AFM Local 389.

Michelle Papaycik: Professionally-trained actor, singer, dancer. Self-trained writer, model, snuggle enthusiast, and bad comedian. Michelle is thrilled to be part of this incredible project alongside her theatre family at Actors Reaching Out, having previously been seen with them in Give Back to Hogwarts, among several other shows over the past two years. She is also known for her work featured in the Orlando Fringe Festival, in local theaters, and Orlando's numerous theme parks and entertainment companies. (Including Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios Orlando, Mad Science, The Dinner Detective, Pseudonym Productions, and CrashURParty, among others.) This is where her thank-yous would normally go, but her gratitude toward all those around her is immeasurable, unable to be confined within a bio. So, to anyone reading this, thank you, for the blessing that you are.

Holly Sahmel: Vocalist Holly Sahmel currently enjoys teaching private voice of all levels in Central Florida. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Voice and stays active as an adjudicator for the Florida Vocal Association Solo & Ensemble festivals. Holly has also had the pleasure of working with several Osceola County, Florida choir programs as an All-County choir judge and clinician. As a performer, Holly was most recently seen in Warner Brothers' Polar Express Train Ride in Orlando as a featured artist. She can be regularly seen in various concert venues around Orlando, including the acclaimed Timucua White House and Casa Feliz in Orlando. Holly has been featured in numerous productions with Central Florida Vocal Arts, in original-concept shows which feature a fun fusion of musical theatre and opera as well as Central Florida Community Arts as a member of the professional vocal ensemble, Legacy!. She is thrilled to be a part of Actors Reaching Out and this phenomenal Harry-oke cast! Enjoy the show!

Eric Scherer: Eric is the Founder and CEO of Actors Reaching Out. He combined his passions literacy, volunteering, and theater to create a unique and unbelievable organization of dedicated and talented members. Within this organization, Eric has been able to create friendships he could not have anywhere else, develop projects no others would consider, and consistently challenge himself and his team creatively to develop entertaining theatrical experiences. Favorite Actors Reaching Out projects include Discovering Dahl, Carrie the Musical, Give Back to Hogwarts, and Thomas and the Big Celebration, where Eric and the team got to work with Award-Winning Thomas and Friends Creator Britt Allcroft. Eric is also the CEO of Restore the Magic, which involves film and prop restoration for various films and television series. Eric loves to travel, analyze films and books, everything puppets, Thomas the Tank Engine, and horror films (specifically, the Chucky series). He would like to thank the entire ARO team for continuing to push themselves and rise to any challenge, Carolyn for being the best person in the world, and Leslie for showing me that choir was not just about singing in Latin but about balancing that with show tunes and pop songs.

Charly Sparks: Charly is a former student of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy of Los Angeles with a passion for singing and helping others. She most recently performed with Warner Brothers Entertainment in the inaugural cast of The Polar Express Train Ride in Orlando. In her spare time, she enjoys horror movies, craft projects, and guacamole.

MORE ABOUT ACTORS REACHING OUT

Actors Reaching Out is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promoting literacy and community outreach through the theatrical arts. The members of this unique internationally acclaimed organization use their talents to encourage reading for people of all ages and to promote volunteerism for both local and national communities. Over the last three years, members have contributed approximately 25,000 hours volunteering with various nonprofits and charities, including Give Kids the World Village, Children's Home Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and This Star Won't Go Out. Some of their previous events include Carrie the Musical, Give Back to Hogwarts, and Thomas and the Big Celebration, featuring a special appearance by award-winning TV Series Creator Britt Allcroft. For more information, please visit www.ActorsReachingOut.org

MORE ABOUT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, is a performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, Feinstein's/54 Below is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. Feinstein's/54 Below presents iconic and rising stars from the worlds of Broadway and popular music and has set a new standard for culinary excellence worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage.

In their description of the venue, The New York Times writes, "Feinstein's/54 Below has the intimacy of a large living room with unimpeded views and impeccable sound; there is not a bad seat in the house. Its sultry after-hours ambience is enhanced by brocade-patterned wall panels planted with orange-shaded lanterns. And the atmosphere is warmer and sexier than in Manhattan's other major supper clubs."

Located at 254 West 54th Street, Feinstein's/54 Below features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $5-$105. 54Below.com/Feinsteins

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