Casting Announced For SOUTHERN COMFORT At Stagecrafters

Stagecrafters proudly presents the cast of Southern Comfort running Friday, April 26 through Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Southern Comfort is based on the true story of Robert Ead, a transgender man with ovarian cancer, who lives in rural Georgia with his chosen family of transgender friends. Like all families, they have their struggles and sometimes fall short, but ultimately they hang on with tenacity and hope, refusing to be sidelined by any obstacles. The folk and bluegrass-infused score features soaring melodies and beautiful harmonies in an uplifting celebration of the true meaning of family and being your authentic self.

Southern Comfort will be celebrating its Michigan Premier on Stagecrafters' 2nd Stage this spring. The production is directed by Jay Kaplan. Tickets are available at stagecrafters.org and by phone at 248-541-6430 Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm.

Main Characters

Megan Meade-Higgins( Robert Eads), is a licensed psychotherapist and has done numerous productions at both Stagecrafters, Dearborn Players and Grosse Pointe Theatre, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Titantic, The Full Monty, Curtains and Cinderella.

Jose Cabrera, (Jackson) is a resident of Harper Woods. He most recently appeared in Stagecrafters' production of If/Then, as well as community theatre productions of Chess, Bye Bye Birdie, Little Women and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Alonzo Luzod (Lola) is a Farmington resident and has appeared in numerous productions at Stagecrafters, including A Chorus Line and Assassins, and most recently in Ringwald Theatre's production of Company.

Meg Brokenshire (Carly) is a resident of Warren and recently appeared in Stagecrafters' If/Then and the Players Guild of Dearborn's production of Guys and Dolls.

Katie Jostock (Melanie) is a resident of Shelby Township and has appeared in local community theatre productions of Gypsy and Nice Work If You Can Get It.

Ramon Bush (Sam) is a Detroit resident and is making his community theatre debut. He is winner of the first Mr. Motor City Pride and Mr. Innuendo Awards and created Milliown productions, where he performs, hosts and MCs talent pageants.

Storytellers

Jeff Foust is a resident of West Bloomfield, a member of the Prism Men's Chorus, and has appeared in productions at Stagecrafters, St. Dunstan's and Ridgedale Players including The Full Monty, Spelling Bee, She Loves Me, The Wedding Singer and Hairspray.

Eric Henrickson is a Royal Oak resident, a member of the Detroit Together Men's Chorus, and has appeared in community theatre productions of The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie and The Sound of Music.

Emani Love is a Detroit resident, a writer, musician and a strong advocate for the rights of transgender people, in particular trans women of color.

Elena Ochoa is a resident of Clawson and has appeared in Stagecrafters Youth Theatre productions of Elf, Footloose and Honk, as well as Legally Blonde.

Shondra Tipler is a Detroit resident and active with both Stagecrafters and Village Players, where she serves on the board. She has appeared in productions of Detroit '67, Ain't Misbehavin', Thoroughly Modern Millie and Rent.