It’s sweet. It’s savory. It’s five strangers putting their hearts, reputations, and baking skills on the line to become the crème de la crème of bakers at a county fair. A determined young woman dreaming of opening her own bakery. A twice-divorced nail technician who wants to fit in with her new boyfriend’s circle of friends. A shy school nurse who is torn between family obligations and a desire to participate. A mysterious man from Brooklyn who arouses suspicion about his past. And the reigning champion who disguises her ruthless drive to win with smiles and pleasantries. Who will win? Who will lose? Who will get their Just Desserts? It’s all happening at the Jefferson County Bake-Off where the competition may be fierce, but the results are always delicious!
Ages: +10 years old
Cast and Creative team for JUST DESSERTS: A Musical Bake Off at AMT
Cast
Klea Blackhurst
Mildred
Klea Blackhurst has contributed to the development of many new works, notably the world premieres of Hazel, The Nutty Professor and most recently Dolly: a True Original Musical. Off-Bway credits: Everything the Traffic Will Allow, Party Face; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Bingo, Radio Gals, Oil City Symphony. Other credits: Gypsy (Drury Lane Chicago,) Ragtime (Boston Pops,) Into the Woods (Opera North,) Show Boat (Glimmerglass) and Chicago (Pioneer Theatre Company) in her hometown of Salt Lake City. www.kleablackhurst.com
Michael Hunsaker
Donny
Michael is excited to join this delicious company of Just Desserts. He has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, and shared the stage with Presidents, a Beatle, and the stars of Grease 2. His musical, Fetching Water (written with Leslie Becker), will be opening Off-Broadway Summer ‘26. Notable roles: Robert (Bridges of Madison County), Jean Valjean (Les Miserables), Fred/Petruchio (Kiss Me, Kate) and Brick (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof). Thanks to Brad, Tom, Holly, and
as always my Mom.
Insta: @michaelthehuns
Website: mhunsaker.com
Gina Lamparella
Jean
Gina Lamparella has appeared on Broadway in Caroline or Change, The Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel), Gypsy, Imaginary Friends, Jane Eyre (Blanche Ingram), and Les Misérables. Other theater: Sense and Sensibility, The Graduate, Henry IV Part 2, Pericles, The Tempest, The Sound of Music, Miss Saigon, and Crazy For You. TV: “The Blacklist,” “Master of None,” and “The Other Two.” www.ginalamp.com. @ginalamp
Tori Jade Lopez
Emma
Tori is so thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway debut in Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off! Growing up in Brooklyn, NY she has always had big dreams of being on stage. Some of her theater credits include Cinderella in Into the Woods (Prima Theater) and Belle in Beauty and the Beast (Virginia Children’s Theater). When she isn’t auditioning she’s performing at NYC’s own Broadway-themed dinner theater, Gayle's Broadway Rose. Tori would like to thank her friends, family, and the CTG team for supporting her. @latinallyblonde
JP Sarro
Lou
JP Sarro is an accomplished actor whose work spans television, film, and stage. He is also the co-host of The Lapsed Fan (iTunes; Spreaker) and Under the CineMat (Patreon) podcasts. JP is grateful to the creative team for the opportunity to help tell this tasty story! Special thanks to MMV Talent, and much love and gratitude to Nicole, his daughter Paloma, and his parents for their endless support. @jpsarrogram
Lauren Nicole Sherwood
Brandy
Lauren Nicole Sherwood is so excited to be working on this delicious show for the 3rd time! Past credits: Cabaret (Sally), A Chorus Line (Val), West Side Story (Anita), 9 to 5 (Judy), and title roles in Peter Pan, Sweet Charity, and Hello, Dolly! M.F.A.FSU. Lauren does custom design work for all occasions through her production company, Diva Star Productions. Love to her boys, M, J & S. @thedivalauren
Lani Corson
Swing
Lani Corson is thrilled to join the cast of Just Desserts: A Musical Bake-Off! She has toured the country (and beyond) with Jagged Little Pill (MJ u/s), Chicago (June, Velma u/s), 42nd Street (Lorraine). Select regional credits include: Rocky Horror (Janet), And The World Goes Round (Woman 2), Seussical (Mayzie), The Wizard of Oz (Glinda/Aunt Em). Lani is also an accomplished aerialist, performing solo and with her company 2 Ring Circus. For Ken and Zoë. @lkcorson
Adam Kaster
Swing
Adam Kaster (Understudy)- Adam is so grateful for the sweet experience of bringing Just Desserts to the stage. Off-Broadway: Drama Desk-nominated The Golden Bride (Nat. Yiddish Theatre); Regional: Beauty & the Beast (Gaston) West Side Story (Tony), Heathers (Ram), Mamma Mia (Bill). Adam resides with his wife and two sons in New Jersey. IG: @adam_kaster
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