Guys & Dolls at Beaudoin Theatre

Grace Barber

Grace is a freshman Elementary Education major from Queensbury, NY. She has been a dancer since she was three years old, predominantly focusing on tap and ballet. Most recently, she was in the Dance Center of Queensbury's performances of The Nutcracker, Firebird, and their spring showcase. Additionally, she has participated in choir for ten years and was in various plays at Saratoga Central Catholic School and The King's School. She looks forward to performing in Guys and Dolls and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Ella Carter

Ella is a fourth-year Visual Art and Design major from Plattsburgh, NY, and couldn’t be more excited to play Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Though this is her first time performing at Siena, theatre has always been a part of her life. When she’s not on stage, Ella enjoys expressing herself through art and sharing her love of good music. After graduation, she hopes to continue her creative journey by pursuing a degree in graphic design and furthering her studies. Working with this cast and crew has been an amazing and encouraging experience, and she’s grateful to everyone who made this production so special.

Anthony D'Annibale / Sky Understudy

Anthony is ecstatic to be a part of this production. Anthony is a Senior English major from Ballston Spa, NY. Shows that Anthony has been involved in at Siena include The Importance of Being Earnest as Jack, Company as Theo, and Doctor Faustus as Faustus. Anthony would like to thank the production team, his fellow cast members, and his mother for constantly running lines with him. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Gavin Demars

Gavin has performed in Frozen Jr. as Grand Pabbie, Joey Biltmore and ensemble in Guys and Dolls, Monsieur D’arque in Beauty and the Beast, and Race in Newsies at Greene CSD. Gavin is majoring in Theatre on the performance track. He plans to perform on Broadway.

Adriana Fatato

Adriana is a senior social work student from Schenectady, NY. She has been a part of multiple theater productions throughout her middle and high school years. Transferring to Siena last year, she immediately spiked an interest in Stage III. She is excited to be a part of Siena's production of Guys and Dolls this semester, playing the role of Arvide, and is extremely grateful for all the support she has received throughout the process of the production

Daniel Ferrante

Daniel is a junior and is ecstatic to be back for his second production at Siena! Some of his favorite past roles include JD in Heathers, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Marius in Les Misérables. Thanks go out to the creative team, his family, and his grandpa, who continues to inspire him every day with his bravery and passion.

Alyssa Gonzalez

Alyssa is a first-year student from Clifton Park NY, and this is her first show at Siena College! She has previously been in Shenendehowa's The Addams Family and Anything Goes! She is currently playing one of the hot box girls in this semester's production of Guys and Dolls. She is very ecstatic to see everyone's hard work pay off and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Joseph Grueiro

Joseph is a first-year student at Siena. He has performed in theatre productions since he was in the 4th grade and is thrilled to begin his chapter at Siena. Some notable roles he's played in the past include Centipede (James and the Giant Peach), The Proprietor (Assassins) and Pig #1 (Shrek). He would like to thank the Siena Creative Arts department for this opportunity and everyone at Siena who motivates him to be himself.

Grey Hertz

Grey is so excited to be a part of this show! This is their first year at Siena and they can’t wait to do more theater here! They want to thank everyone who made this show possible and hopes you enjoy the production!

Elizabeth Holden

Elizabeth is a junior Math Education and Psych major from Long Island, New York. While this is her second main stage show at Siena College, she just recently completed her first Stage III production of Antigone. She is extremely excited to be participating in her first Siena musical and hopes you all enjoy the show.

Hassan Lee Laing

Hassan is a second-year Creative Arts and Theatre: Performance Track double major, with a Writing and Communications minor from Queens, New York. He is a budding Siena performer, this is his first time performing in a Siena theatre production. He’s recently worked behind the scenes as a designer for New Clean Energy in the Siena Climate Plays. He’s a seasoned performer in the capital region doing many local productions, shows with The Capital Repertory Theatre, and performing in the High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. He bets you a thousand bucks, in cash, that you’ll enjoy the show!

Patrick Liszewski

Patrick is a second-year Computer Science Education major with a passion for theater. This year he is once again participating in the main stage show as well as taking up the role of secretary on Stage III’s e-board. He was very excited to have the opportunity to join Siena's musical theater production and can't wait to keep doing theater with the amazing cast and crew of Siena. He would like to thank his friends, family, and girlfriend for their constant support throughout his journey.

John Lynch '23

John is an admissions counselor and financial aid advisor at Siena College, helping students navigate their way to higher education. Though Guys and Dolls marks his first musical, it’s technically his second time on stage—having previously portrayed the illustrious Mr. Darling in the 8th-grade production of Peter Pan Jr. (a role that, frankly, deserved more recognition). In 2023, he earned the title of Mr. Siena, proving that a little charm, a lot of charisma, and some questionable dance moves can go a long way. He’d like to thank the cast and crew for their support, laughs, and patience. Enjoy the show!

Kate Murphy

Kate is a history and adolescent education double major from Tolland, CT. She is a dancer and is president of Passion Dance Technique, a dance club on campus. This is her first production with Siena and she hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Lara Rhatigan

Lara is beyond grateful to be a part of her seventh mainstage production! She is a senior psychology major with a social work minor and theater certificate from Oceanside, NY! Her past shows at Siena include A Maze, An Enemy of the People, Dr. Faustus, Eurydice, Company, Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay! and The Importance of Being Earnest. She is also the president of the theater club on campus, Stage III! She would like to give huge thanks to Ashley and Brian, the wonderful production team, Mike Lounello, and the amazing cast and crew for making this production possible! Break a leg everyone!

Nina Rhatigan

Nina is thrilled to be a part of Guys and Dolls! This is Nina's freshman year at Siena College and she is a Communications Marketing major. She previously did theater in her hometown of Oceanside, NY. Her past shows include, Beauty and the Beast, The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Legally Blonde, Fame, and many more. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the production team for a great first show experience!

Krista Rivers

Krista is a senior Creative Arts and Theatre (Performance Track) double major with a Writing and Communications minor here at Siena! Krista has loved being a part of the Siena Creative Arts department in her time here, her favorite productions being Can’t Pay, Won’t Pay? as Margherita and her later work with the devised Dr. Faustus. Along with being an actor, she is also a musician and playwright, loving to participate in all elements of theatre and performance art on campus! She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support, and the cast and crew for working hard to bring this show to life!

Rebecca Scheffel

Rebecca is a second-year criminal justice and forensics major from Kingston, New York. She is extremely excited to be a part of this production, which is her first show at Siena. She looks forward to working with them more. Rebecca loves to paint, read, and watch her shows in her free time. She is grateful to be a part of this production and has loved working with all the amazing cast and crew members.

Sidney Tovar

Sidney is a third-year double major in economics and data science, with minors in French and computer science. Most recently she was a part of Siena's main production A Maze and Enemy of the People. She is thrilled to be in Guys and Dolls and hopes you enjoy the show!

Alex Turner

Alex is a freshman studying business at Siena College. This is Alex's first show at Siena and he is so excited to be returning to the stage at a college level. Alex's previous roles included Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet and Kenickie in Grease at Roy C Ketcham High School. Alex would like to thank the cast, crews, and production staff of Guys and Dolls for this amazing opportunity and for helping him into Siena life!

Jayden Wojcik

Jayden is a second-year computer science major from Glenmont, NY. He has been part of Siena theatre in both acting in An Enemy of the People and stage management for A Maze. Guys and Dolls will be his first musical production at Siena!

Brian Axford

Brian is excited to be working with Siena College for the first time. Brian has been Music Director for Park Playhouse and Playhouse Stage Company since 2013. Past favorite shows include Ain't Misbehavin', In the Heights, Sweeney Todd, Chicago, and Hands on a Hardbody. Additionally, Brian is the organist and music director at the Delmar Reformed Church, serves on the board of directors for the Empire State Youth Orchestra, and is a proud member of the AFM Local 14. Many thanks to Lauren, Isis Evangeline, James, and Eden for their love and support.

Katherine Beaulieu

Katherine is a second-year Social Work major from CT. She participated in theatre as an actress for six years. Her final role before college was Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls. She has been working in the costume shop since coming to Siena making costumes for Enemy of the People and A Maze. She has enjoyed making costumes and learning more about sewing/design over the last year and a half and thanks everyone for coming to the show.

Allison Boyle

Allison is a first-year student at Siena College. She is a chemistry major, but thoroughly enjoys spending her free time dedicated to the arts. This will be Allison’s first show at Siena and her first time assisting in stage management and the technical aspects of theater on a college level, though she has been involved in stage crew since middle school. She is incredibly excited to be involved!

Angie Brandt

Angie is a Social Work major with minors in Education Studies and Creative Arts. She is thrilled to be a part of the wardrobe in this production of Guys and Dolls at Siena College. Her passion for the performing arts started from a young age in her hometown of Ravena, New York. This is her second time working on a wardrobe previously worked on last year's production of A Maze. She is very excited to learn as much as she can and approve of her wardrobing skills. Angie wants to thank all her friends and family for being there for her and making her laugh and enjoy her wardrobe. She also wants to thank most of all Denise Massman for helping her hone in on her skills and helping her improve her craft.

Leah Buono

Leah is a junior Social Work major with a Creative Arts minor. After taking part as ASM in Siena’s 2022 production of Company, she was eager to get back involved in theater production! She recently declared her creative arts minor after loving her involvement with the theater side of Siena Creative Arts and her experience in Drawing and Painting classes. She would like to thank her parents, for always pushing her to explore her creative side, and the cast and production team for working hard to make this show happen!

Madison Crall

Madison is a third-year business marketing major from Burnt Hills, NY. She is an Assistant Master Electrician with TV production experience as a set dresser and four years of live production experience as a stagehand. This is her first production with Siena and she hopes everyone enjoys the show.

Tauris Germany

Tauris is a Junior with a major in Applied Physics (Mechanical Engineering Track) and a minor in Classical Mathematics at Siena. He's enjoyed the last few years working behind the scenes on many recent shows such as A Maze and Enemy of the People.

Paul Hudson

Paul is thrilled to return to Siena after lighting last season's The Enemy of the People. Mr. Hudson is a NYC-based lighting designer, working in live performance of all stripes, as well as studio television. Highlights and recent credits include: Ashes & Ink (Paper Birch Productions), This is Not a Time of Peace (New Light Theater Project), The Beat Goes On and Dancing in the Streets (Transcendence Theatre Co), Once and Little Women (Bristol Valley Theater), Lonely Planet (Keen Co), Lulu XX (WaxFactory), and over 20 opera, theater, and music productions at The Juilliard School. He served as Associate to Paul Gallo on Three Tall Women (Broadway), to Mimi Sherin on Judgment Day and The Hairy Ape (Park Avenue Armory), and to Betsy Adams on The Laramie Project Cycle (Tectonic). MFA: NYU, member USA829.

Orin James

Orin is a Freshman with a currently Undecided major. He's a musician with 8 years of Trumpet experience, and he's been working on crews in musicals since High School and is very excited to continue his work through the Creative Arts Department. His favorite show has been Anything Goes through the Shenendehowa Musical Department, and he can't wait to dive into more shows during his time at Siena!

Selyna Kalinowski

Selyna is a second-year Visual Arts and Design major and is ecstatic to become a part of Siena’s production of Guys and Dolls. This is her first time being on tech crew for a musical, having been an ensemble member for her high school production of Mamma Mia!

James Kelly

James is a third-year communications major from Guilderland NY, and an active part of Siena theatre. Most recently he played Creon in Stage III's production of Antigone, and wrote and directed scenes for the Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology. He is currently serving as Stage III's treasurer, and would like to thank everyone involved with Guys and Dolls for their work on this project. He hopes you enjoy the show!

AshleySimone Kirchner

AshleySimone is a director, choreographer, and arts educator in New York's Capital Region. She began with Playhouse Stage Company (formerly Park Playhouse) in 2010 as Dance Captain in Annie Get Your Gun and has since performed in Cabaret, Spamalot, Avenue Q, and A Christmas Story. Now the Associate Artistic Director, Resident Choreographer, and Director of Education at PSC, her Broadway World Regional Award-winning work includes Something Rotten, Legally Blonde, In the Heights, Ragtime, Matilda, and Chicago. A lecturer at UAlbany, she teaches Master Classes and choreographs nationally. AshleySimone graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College, performing works by Lar Lubovitch, Merce Cunningham, and Christopher d’Amboise. She is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC).

Christian Leahy '12

Christian is a Residence Director at Siena College who is also currently enrolled in Northeastern University's Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration program. During his undergraduate time, Christian was active in multiple theatre productions ranging from acting, to stage management, and prop/set design. Christian has also been active in local community theatres, specifically with Creative License located out of Albany, NY wherein he has also acted and stage managed. Christian focuses his work on empowerment and motivation to help students achieve their goals and objectives alongside the vision that they have for themselves.

Michael Lounello '11

Michael is an experienced Designer & Innovator specializing in immersive experiences, audiovisual solutions, and entertainment design. Based in Albany, NY, he serves as the Production Manager, managing the college's designs and productions . With over a decade in the industry, Mike has built a diverse portfolio, including concerts, TV shows, and corporate events. In addition to his role at Siena, Mike is Co-Vice Chair of Design, Technology, and Management for Region 1 of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), and serves on the board of Shaker Ridge Country Club. Outside work, Mike is an avid golfer, skier, and boater, and brings a blend of formality and playfulness to all his endeavors.

Yiheng Lu (Smokey)

Smokey is a senior at Siena College majoring in applied physics. He played the bank manager role at the Sanxin International Lecture Series: The Nobel Prizes 2022 in Zhongshan, China, to demonstrate the relationship between banks and economic crises. This is his first time working behind the scenes of a theatrical production.

Denise Massman, MFA

Denise has been specializing in all aspects of theatrical design for over 45 years. She has presented work nationally and internationally with her latest work being a 10-episode “soap opera” in Norway. Currently, she is interested in sustainability and how that translates to costume design and technology. She designs sets and costumes and teaches theater design at Siena College.

Tim McMath

Tim is a Brooklyn-based scenic designer who has been designing plays at theaters around the country for the past 25 years. Previously at Siena, he designed the sets for The Pajama Game and Enemy of the People. He is surprisingly passionate about taking long walks. Broadway Associate Design: Diana, Funny Girl, The Humans, Fun Home, Once On This Island, Stereophonic, and Spring Awakening, among others. timmcmath.com instagram: @tdmcma

Sam Rubenstein

Sam is delighted to be part of this production of Guys and Dolls, which is not only her first show at Siena but her first time in stage management too. In their short time at Siena, Sam has also directed and designed shows for the Laudato Si' Climate Justice Symposium performance. She would like to congratulate and thank all who worked on this show, and she hopes you enjoy it!

Emma Ryan

Emma is thrilled to be part of the Guys and Dolls production, contributing her skills in the costume shop. As a studio assistant, she has been involved in creating costumes that bring characters to life for several productions, including She Kills Monsters, Company, and Dr. Faustus. Emma's creativity and dedication were further recognized when she won an award for props in the production of Can't Pay, Won't Pay at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). She is excited to see the magic of Guys and Dolls come together and celebrate with such a fantastic cast and crew!

Jeffrey Salerno

Jeffrey is a New York City-based Sound Designer. Most recently, Jeffrey sound designed THE FORD/HILL PROJECT with Waterwell at The Public Theater (NYC) and Woolly Mammoth Theater (DC). Jeffrey is thrilled to be returning to Siena, having last designed DR. FAUSTUS and COMPANY. Regional Credits: SEARED, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, SWEAT, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CHRISTMAS, WIZARD OF OZ, and HONKY TONK ANGELS (Capital Repertory Theater) INDECENT, PIPPIN, INTO THE WOODS, THE AGITATORS, WEBSTER’S BITCH (Playhouse on Park), WHAT THE JEWS BELIEVE (Berkshire Theatre Group) Associate Sound Design: DEAD OUTLAW (Minetta Lane Theatre/Audible), PENELOPE (Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival), SPACE DOGS (MCC), GODSPELL (Berkshire Theatre Group) Jeffrey is a Proud Member of IATSE Local USA 829 and TSDCA For more information about his current or past projects and what’s coming up next, visit www.jeffreysalerno.com

Salem Smith

Salem is thrilled to participate in a mainstage production in a new role as Dramaturgy. Salem is a junior History Education major who is also working towards a theatre certificate. Salem loves to participate in theatre here at Siena and at many other places. Salem would like to thank the cast and crew for making this production very fun.

Sarah Vogt

Sarah is a senior theatre design and technology major from Westwood New Jersey. She is so excited to be a part of her final musical at Siena College. She has been a part of the theatre department since her freshman year. Some shows include; She Kills Monsters (Kalliope), Company (FOH Engineer), Dr. Faustus (Bad Angel, Frederick, Scholar 1, Servant, and Friar 1), Eurydice (Orpheus and AD) An Enemy of the People (Light Board Operator), A Maze (Hermione), Antigone (Ismene and Sound Technician). She is so excited to share this experience with all of her close friends. She would love to thank her parents and grandparents who give her so much support throughout her theatre career!

Dahlia White

Dahlia is a Senior Creative Arts major from Westchester, NY and is thrilled to be a part of her fourth production here at Siena! Despite growing up as a union actor, Dahlia’s past production team credits at Siena include Eurydice (Wardrobe), An Enemy of the People (Asst. Producer), A Maze (Asst. Director), and also the Troy Foundry Theatre’s City of Myth: Ilium Sings (Asst. Stage Manager). She would like to give huge thanks to the amazing and hardworking cast and crew, her lovely Asst. Stage Managers who she couldn’t have done this without, AshleySimone Kirchner and Brian Axford, and Mike Lounello and Christian Leahy who were always there for her as mentors and guides. Break legs everyone and enjoy the show!