RAGTIME at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

A proud first generation American born of Jamaican and British descent, Tamar is currently starring in Hamilton as Broadway’s longest-running George Washington. Off-Broadway: Show Boat (Lincoln Center/PBS), Golden Apple. Tour: Hamilton Chicago, Love Never Dies, Porgy and Bess, After Midnight. Voice over/Commercial: Elder Scrolls, “South Park,” Netflix Jr. Tamar is a soloist at symphonies around the country and is on all streaming platforms with his single, Soaring. Proud daddy to AJ! @Tamar.Greene

Shereen Pimentel starred in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story as Maria. Her other credits include Young Nala in The Lion King on Broadway, Guenevere in Camelot at The Muny, Eva Peron in Evita at ART & STC, Rapunzel in New York City Center’s Encores! production of Into the Woods and Jellylorum in Cats: The Jellicle Ball at PACNYC. Shereen is a graduate from the Juilliard School with a degree in vocal performance.

Broadway: Kiss Me, Kate; A Little Night Music; Les Misérables and Bonnie & Clyde. National Tour: Les Misérables. Favorite regional credits: Robber Bridegroom (Roundabout), Chess (Kennedy Center), Nutty Professor (TPAC - dir Jerry Lewis), Heather in Human Error (Denver Center), Guinevere in Camelot (Goodspeed), Magnolia in Show Boat (Asolo Rep), Petra in A Little Night Music (A.C.T.). TV: “Major Crimes,” “Odd Mom Out.” Extensive Symphony work. BFA Syracuse University. Thanks to Deidre, her family & Michael. www.MarissaMcGowan.com

Brian is thrilled to be back at Stages! (La Mancha ’05 - Barber), Featured Film: “When in Rome” (Kristen Bell’s Secretary). National Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, School of Rock, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Jekyll & Hyde (South Korea). NYC: Watch Night. Recording: Hair (Actors’ Fund-Grammy Nominated). Carbonell Award Winner, Best Actor: Memphis (Huey) and Best Supporting nominee: Fiddler (Motel), Full Monty (Malcolm). Zonie Best Supporting nominee: Altar Boyz (Abe). Many thanks to Deidre, Gayle, Avalon Artists & my family! Namaste Y’all. BrianGolub.com @Brigolub, @unclebrianwellness

Dan is grateful to be back with the Stages/St. Louis family. Favorite credits: Anything Goes; White Christmas; Little Shop; The 39 Steps; Beautiful; I Do, I Do; Camelot and 42nd Street. Huge thanks to all involved with this show, all my love to Larissa. This performance is for my parents, who have been my biggest champions from the beginning. TV: “The Good Fight,” “The Blacklist,” “Madame Secretary.” Proud AEA member.

Matthew couldn’t be happier to be back with STAGES after appearing in NEWSIES as Crutchie! Born and raised in STL, Matthew is currently working as Artistic Associate at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Recent credits include Into the Woods (New Jewish Theatre), A Texas Romance (Ensemble Stage), and Seminar (Webster Conservatory). Much love to Kristen, his family, and his kitty Jasmine. Thank you for supporting live St. Louis theatre!

Kyle is excited to be making his professional debut this summer in both Newsies (Ensemble) and Ragtime! Kyle just finished his freshman year at Parkway South High School in St. Louis, MO. Kyle would like to thank his parents for believing in him, his middle school teacher for encouraging his love of acting, and everyone at Stages for their support and guidance.

Zoe is delighted to be making her debut at STAGES in Ragtime! Zoe’s credits on stage include Bielke in Fiddler on the Roof (The Muny), Ragtime (GCPA), Noah in Caroline, Or Change (Fly North Theatricals), Fannie in Mary Poppins (MBU Theatre), and Matilda the Musical (COCA). Zoe is grateful for the love and support of her family, friends, and mentors and would like to thank STAGES for this wonderful opportunity and experience!

Whit is delighted to return to STAGES. STAGES: Anything Goes (Moonface), Music Man (Mayor Schinn) How To Succeed... (J.B. Biggley). MUNY: Mary Poppins (Admiral Boom), Annie (Drake), ...Forum. (Erronius). STL REP: To Kill a Mockingbird (Heck Tate), Terra Nova (Oates). LYCEUM ARROW ROCK: 1776 (Ben Franklin), “Harvey” (Dr. Chumley), Sugar (Osgood). Other local theatres: The Black Rep, Shakespeare Festival STL and The StL Actor’s Studio, appearing in new production, With in their 2025 season.

Amari-Josiah is one year old. This is his first musical, and he is excited to be onstage with his mommy and daddy! AJ recently learned how to walk, and he enjoys storytime at the library, swim class, dancing, clapping his hands, and visiting his grandparents. When Amari was three months old, he was seen singing “Wheels of A Dream” with his daddy in a video that went viral around the world.

Kayden is a bright and energetic 5-year-old who loves sports, academics, and spending time with his cousins. A natural in front of the camera, Kayden enjoys striking poses and capturing moments with his playful charm. His curiosity drives his love for reading, and he’s always eager to dive into a new book. Whether he’s learning something new, playing outside, or enjoying a photo session, Kayden brings joy and enthusiasm to everything he does.

At just 2 years old, Laker Mark Jerome Taylor is making his acting debut! This sweet, funny and bossy two year old lives in St. Louis with his mom, dad, dog and 2 cats. His favorite things include dancing, playing outside, exploring, and narrating his every move. This tiny star who sings Baby Shark from memory is ready to show the world his talent!

HELLO STAGES ST. LOUIS! Select regional: Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Bob Crewe in Jersey Boys (John W. Engeman Theater), Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Rev), Charlie Price in Kinky Boots (Oregon Cabaret Theatre), Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar (Connecticut Repertory Theater), Bert Healy in Annie (National/Int. Tour). BFA MT WCU. Hugest love and gratitude to MTA, my peanut gallery village of friends, family, and mentors who make it all possible. @jonathancobrda This is for my unforgettable Mom, Pauline Cobrda, whom I recently lost. She was a force who gave me my first job onstage. She was a dyed-in-the-wool showperson, made theater special, and left an indelible impact on everyone she met. She was my number one fan and Ragtime meant the world to her. Rest easy Mama Rose. “Let me at those sons of bitches!”

Born and raised in St. Louis, Omega is honored to make his Stages debut! Select regional: The Color Purple (Preacher, Ol’ Mister, u/s Harpo, The Muny), Chess (Ensemble, The Muny), Ragtime (Coalhouse Walker Jr., Stray Dog Theatre - 2019 St. Louis Theatre Circle winner), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus, Stray Dog Theatre), Grey Gardens (Brooks Sr., Brooks Jr, Max & Louie Productions). Much love to friends, family, and the Unholy Trinity. @ohdejones @QR0WNTV

John is pleased to be celebrating his 33rd Anniversary of being a member of the STAGES acting company. He is a life-long resident of St. Louis, where he has been a proud member of Actor’s Equity for over three decades. John has also had the pleasure of being an acting company member at many other St. Louis theatres, including The Shakespeare Festival, The Muny, The Black Rep, The New Jewish Theatre, and Arrow Rock Lyceum.

Making her STAGES debut! Credits: Fiddler and Kinky Boots (NSMT), The Wizard of Oz (OCTC), Man of La Mancha (Hampton Theatre Company), Michael Buble (Singer) Madison Square Garden, Josh Groban Tour (Singer) Radio City Music Hall and Jones Beach, “America’s Got Talent” (Season 16), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Regional Premiere), Goodspeed, Landmark Theater, and Waterville Opera House. TV/Film: “Law and Order SVU/Criminal Intent,” “Sex and The City,” Ted, Kinsey. Thank you to the team at FSE. @eloravrosch

Thrilled to back with her STAGES family after mob wife-ing it up in Jersey Boys! She is an NYC-based actor, concert artist, and producer. Select credits: First Nat’l A Gentlemen’s Guide..., Ogunquit, Pittsburgh CLO, Northshore, The Rev, Riverside, KC Starlight, MT Wichita, Geva, Gateway, Arrow Rock, Florida Studio, Farmer’s Alley, & The Engeman. Co-Creator of film company MT SHORTS. Penn State. Thank you Deidre & Gayle! For Daddio. www.meetsarahellis.com, Tiktok/IG @iamsarahellis

Steve is elated to be back home at Stages St. Louis where he has been a regular since 1994. He has most recently been seen in Waiting For Lefty with Upstream Theater, A Christmas Story at Tuacahn Amphitheater and both Kinky Boots and Priscilla Queen of the Desert - sailing through the Mediterranean for Norwegian Cruise Line. Many thanks to Gayle and Andrew for having me back and to my wonderful family Ellen and Abigail.

Vera is a junior Musical Theatre major at Webster University. Credits include Natasha...Comet of 1812 (Sonya) and Blood at the Root (Principal Miller) at Webster, the Regional Premiere of Junie B. Jones (Junie B. Jones), and You’re…Charlie Brown (Snoopy) which she produced and was a Semi-Finalist at the 2022 Jimmy Awards for. She is so grateful to be apart of telling such an important story! Instagram: @verhuhbee

Caroline is thrilled to be making her STAGES debut! She recently graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Environmental Justice. Favorite credits include Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz; TLP), Fastrada (Pippin; MSU), and Sillabub (Cats; Interlakes), as well as choreographer for the 2022 Children’s Resources Gala and consistent MSU Dance Captain. Caroline is grateful for the endless support from her family and best friends! @carolineldesmarais

Jasmine is thrilled to be making her STAGES St. Louis debut! Regional credits include: Aida, Cabaret, Guys and Dolls, Rock of Ages (u/s Justice), Grease (u/s Jan, Patty, Cha-Cha), Sunset Boulevard, A Bronx Tale. Jasmine attended Marymount Manhattan College as a BFA Dance Major and later, studied and graduated from The Ailey School. She freelances as a dancer in NYC and has danced with some NYC-based companies. She thanks her family & friends for their support!

Skylar is humbled and overjoyed to make her STAGES debut in Ragtime! Among other productions, she was most recently seen as “Madison” in School of Rock and “Marta” in The Sound of Music. She would like to thank everyone at STAGES for this wonderful opportunity! She would also like to thank her voice teacher, Lisa Fahey, as well as her family for their support. Special thanks to Grandma for making this possible! @skylar.hagerty

Ellie is thrilled to be back at STAGES after performing in A Chorus Line in 2022. After a musical theater career in NYC, Ellie relocated to St. Louis where she teaches dance at Washington University, runs research studies using song and dance for Parkinson’s disease, and choreographs dance-theatre works. Thanks to Gayle and everyone at Stages for this dream show and to all her loved ones for the endless support. ElinorHarrison.com

Sophia is elated to be making her Stages STL debut with such an impactful show! Regional credits include Dreamgirls (The Muny); Bandstand (The REV); Ragtime, Beauty and the Beast, Rock of Ages (Music Theatre Wichita); The Color Purple, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (Roxy’s); Wedding Singer, Rocky Horror (Crown Arts Collaborative). She gives special thanks to Deidre for her love, trust, and guidance. To keep up with Sophia’s journey, follow her: @sophiahillman

STAGES Debut! TV/Film: Dolly Parton’s Christmas On The Square (Randy), The Gringo Hunters (Rick, Netflix 2025), SNAG (Steve). Broadway: Hamilton OBC (Swing), Head Over Heels OBC (Swing). Tours/Regional: Joseph.. Dreamcoat (Benjamin), West Side Story Int’l & MUNY (A-Rab / Baby John), Rock Of Ages (Stacee Jaxx). Owner of B90 Creative, a Video Production Co. based in STL. Teaching Artist for Stages Academy. Proud to be repped by Limitless Management. It’s all for God and my family. @brandonhudson90

Keith is thrilled to be back at Stages St. Louis!! Credits: Aida (Stages St. Louis), In The Heights (Mill Mountain), Ragtime (Music Theatre Wichita), Dreamgirls (Arrow Rock), Bring It On (HSVPA), Cats (San Diego Music Theatre), A Chorus Line (Rocky Mountain Rep). Keith attributes his success to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, God’s provision, and the unshakeable support from his family and Ms. McGraw! BBDD Phil 4:8. k.john3454

Matthew is thrilled to be making his STAGES St. Louis debut! Tour: Elf The Musical. Regional: Flounder in The Little Mermaid at Tuacahn; ACT of Connecticut, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Maine State Music Theatre, The Fulton, The Lexington Theatre Company, Interlakes Summer Theatre, and Theatre Workshop of Nantucket. Film: Doubt. BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College. Endless thanks to Avalon Artists Group, everyone at Stages, and the Wojcik Casting Team! @matthewmarvin & matthewmarvin.com

Danny McHugh is THRILLED to be back at STAGES after playing Zach in A Chorus Line. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, he’s called NYC home for 14 years. NAT’L TOUR: White Christmas, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rock of Ages. OFF BROADWAY: Blue Man Group. Regional credits include Jersey Boys (Bob Gaudio)-Riverside Theatre, Floyd Collins (Floyd)-Front Porch Theatricals, and as a singer on Holland America and Princess Cruises. Thanks to Avalon Artists Group, Gayle, and Jess for the support!

Scott is from Litchfield, ME and holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University. He is pleased to be back following the success of MDQ last fall! Favorites: Johnny Cash in Million Dollar Quartet (1st National, Regional Premiere at Ogunquit, Paper Mill Playhouse) El Gallo in The Fantasticks (ArtisTree), and Ring Of Fire (Portland Stage, Florida Studio, Actors’ Playhouse). Thanks to Mikey at the Collective, Gayle, mom and dad and his wife Sonia. www.scottmoreau.com

Joel Oliver is an actor born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Credits include National Tour: Annie (Ensemble/ u/s Rooster). Regional: The Color Purple, (Harpo) at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Dreamgirls (Swing) at Goodspeed Opera House, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, New London Barn Playhouse (Assistant Director/swing). Norwegian Cruise Line: After Midnight, Choir of Man, Footloose, and Elements. Ithaca College ‘20, BFA in Musical Theatre. “Thank you educators, mentors, and my village for their constant support, love, and prayers.” IG: @joel_ollie

PJ did his first musical at STAGES in 2004, and he is thrilled to come back twenty years later. National tours: Elf: The Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Regional: Paper Mill, MUNY, Goodspeed, North Shore, Maine State, Tuacahn, REV, North Carolina Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, Fulton, and KC Starlight. PJ would like to thank everyone here at STAGES for this opportunity and his family and friends for their support. For Quentin and Ulysses. @peejpalmer

Broadway: Phantom of the Opera. Tour: The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, Memphis, After Midnight. Off-Broadway: Carmen Jones (Cindy Lou - AUDELCO nomination), Titanic, Oliver!, Brigadoon, The New Yorkers, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Hey! Look Me Over, Golden Apple, Lady Be Good, Lost in the Stars. Lindsay is featured on over a dozen cast albums, movies/television projects, and commercials. She proudly serves as Executive Director of the international arts education nonprofit, Arts Ignite. Favorite role: AJ’s mommy. @lindsayrobertsgreene.

TJ Staten is pleased to be returning to STAGES after just completing his run as Mush in Disney's Newsies. TJ has done Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Antole Kurigan) at Sargent Conservatory, WillamBirde (Lead Song bird) “Its a Wonderful Life” radio play at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. He’s a MUNY kid and teen alumni, 1st place winner The Fox Teen Talent Foundation, leading player in COCA’s performing Creative Arts. Off Broadway: The Color Purple at Long Island Broadway theatre and Prometheus in production of webco.

Caitlin is so grateful to return home to St. Louis and STAGES. Recently: Fiddler On the Roof at the MUNY, A Chorus Line (Tricia, u/s & performed Val and Kristine) at STAGES. BFA Musical Theatre from Penn State University. Many thanks to Gayle, Andrew, Deidre, Michelle, Brad and the rest of the brilliant team! For Mom and Dad- thank you for always believing in my dream. @caitlinstebelman www.caitlinstebelman.com

Kieran Thompson is thrilled to make his STAGES debut! He is 11 years old and a 6th grader at Chaminade. Recent credits include The Nerd (Moonstone Theater Productions), Arch City Kids Theater Troupe, and various youth theater productions with the J and GCPA. He takes voice with Dr. Jeffrey Carter. Many thanks for this incredible opportunity.

As a Director/Choreographer select work includes: Beehive (2024 Best Director – Musical Review Jeff Award Nominee) Sophisticated Ladies, Beautiful and Dreamgirls; Ragtime (Director - MTW). She was also the Associate Director of the recent revival of Spamalot on Broadway. Select actor credits include; Broadway: A Chorus Line (Shelia) and Chicago (Velma). Film: Chicago (June – Cellblock Tango), the documentary Every Little Step and Ocean’s 8. TV: the infamous “MILF Island” episode of 30 Rock. Proud member of SDC.

Michelle Potterf is excited to join STAGES St. Louis for the first time. Some of her choreography includes Pippin, A Day In Hollywood, and Once Upon a Mattress. Michelle recently choreographed Dancing on the Precipice for the Weimar Republic celebration at Carnegie Hall. She also had the privilege of constructing a one-night performance by the Legendary Chita Rivera. Professionally, she has performed on Broadway, tours, films, TV, and commercials, including holding the title Go-to-Hell Kitty, Roxie Hart, and Dance Captain in the Broadway Musical CHICAGO for nine years. Michelle is Head of Dance in the NYFA Musical Theater BFA Program.

E. Renee is a NYC-based conductor and keyboardist. Off-Broadway: The Harder They Come (The Public). National Tour: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Regional/Selected: Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix (Diversionary Theatre); Anyone Can Whistle (Montclair State); Lizzie (TheaterWorks Hartford); Next To Normal (Greenbrier Valley Theater); Aida (STAGES St. Louis); On Your Feet! (John W. Engeman Theater). MM in Conducting, San Diego State University; BA in Music Education, Fresno State. Proud Local 802 AFM member. Cheers! ereneegamez.com

Rob is a speaker, professor and researcher on creativity and design at Washington University in St. Louis and author of “The Art of Scenic Design: A Practical Guide to the Creative Process.” He has designed for film, theme parks, and at major regional theatres including Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Old Globe, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Asolo Rep, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Studio Arena, Cleveland Play House, San Jose Repertory Theatre, MUNY, Alliance Theatre (Atlanta), Barrington Stage, Marin Theatre Company, Magic Theatre, and American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. www.morgansetdesign.com

Brad is delighted to return to STAGES for another exciting season! Brad has designed 25 productions at STAGES, winning the St. Louis Critics Circle award for the productions of Anything Goes, In the Heights, and Clue. Other favorite productions include The Drowsy Chaperone, Oklahoma, Man of La Mancha, Aida, The Boy From Oz, My One and Only, Jersey Boys and 101 Dalmatians. Brad would like to thank Michael and Jack for bringing him to STAGES and Gayle and Andrew for keeping him here. Love to all the wonderful patrons who allow us to create the magic you see tonight.

Sean enthusiastically returns for his tenth season with STAGES. Outside of these walls, Sean will be entering his 18th year as Teaching Professor of Design and Technical Theatre down the street at Washington University in St. Louis. He received his BFA in Lighting Design from the University of Southern Mississippi and his MFA from the University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music (CCM) in Lighting Design and Technology. Proud member of USA 829.

Ms. Ferrin is honored to be joining Ragtime with this amazing cast and crew and delighted to make her Stages debut! Recent designs include Grease with the City of Tustin, Newsies with Musical Theatre West, regional tour of The Little Mermaid with McCoy Rigby Entertainment, The Addams Family with Encore Theatre Group, 9 to 5 with Fulton Theatre. Please follow her on Facebook at Sound Advice LLC and www.soundadvicedesigns.com. Thanks for coming out to support the arts, enjoy our show!

Khadijah is delighted to be making his debut with STAGES St. Louis Theatre Company. Some of his favorite credits include Marry Poppins at The Tuacahn Center for the Arts, and most recently he worked on Twelfth Night and Romeo and Juliet from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Prior to his adventures in theatre, Daniel worked in the fashion and editorial industry as a hairstylist in LA for five years. He’s also a member of IASTE, the national hair and wardrobe union. For more information please visit danpallerhair.com.

Jason is elated to be back at STAGES St. Louis, the theater he’s always considered home. Selected Theater Credits; Anastasia, First National Tour (Gleb), Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil (World Premier), Passion directed by John Doyle, Encores!, Ogunquit Playhouse, PCLO, Chicago Shakespeare, STAGES St. Louis. TV/Film; Madam Secretary (CBS), The Good Cop (Netflix). This is for Donna. MFA Creative Writing Univ Of Nebraska Omaha. CG4L

Tavia is a performer, director and Cultural Coordinator, currently serving as Associate Director on the Broadway revival of The Wiz. Performance credits include Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, Motown the Musical, Beautiful the Carole King Musical, The Color Purple, All Shook Up, Hairspray, Beehive, HAIR, Little Shop of Horrors, and Broadway Inspirational Voices. During the pandemic, Tavia focused her skills in communication studies and cultural relations to build the specialized role of Cultural Coordinating, designed to improve cultural competency in artistic spaces and has served as Cultural Coordinator for To Kill a Mockingbird, Company, & Hairspray. www.TaviaRivee.com

Bart is excited to be making his STAGES debut! He is an instructor with Dueling Arts International and associate faculty with Theatrical Intimacy Education. He is also a member of the Society of American Fight Directors, Fight Director’s Canada, and the British Academy of Dramatic Combat. He has worked at the Stratford Festival of Ontario, all over the UK, and regionally in the US from Michigan to South Dakota. Currently, he is a professor of Stage Combat at the Dobbins Conservatory at Southeast Missouri State University and certified instructor of the Chubbuck Technique.

Monica is thrilled be back at STAGES after having worked on Always Patsy Cline (Westport), A Chorus Line, and Million Dollar Quartet. National tours: Sister Act, American Idiot, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Camelot (Lou Diamond Phillips), Peter Pan (Cathy Rigby), Jesus Christ Superstar (Carl Anderson). Regional tours: Fiddler, Evita, Showboat, 7 Brides/7 Brothers, Annie. Other regional: Tuacahn Amphitheatre, McCoy-Rigby Entertainment, Deaf West, the MUNY, New Jewish Theatre, Upstream. Love to family/friends in St. Louis, MO! Proud member AEA.