Catch Me If You Can at SDMT Stage

Beau Brians

BEAU BRIANS most recently played Billy in Netflix’s “Stranger Things Drive Into Experience”, and last seen in San Diego in Lamb’s Festival of Christmas. Stage: Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten(Musical Theatre West), Frankie Valli(US) in Jersey Boys(Phoenix Theatre Company), Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde(Candlelight Pavilion), She Loves Me(Actors Co-Op), ClaudioQuest(Chance Theatre), Smoke on the Mountain(Lambs), and Les Miserables(Diamond Head Theatre). TV/Film: “Timeless”(NBC), “Journey to Royal”, “Speak Now”, “Zero Tolerance”. Beau is also an award-winning screenwriter and is working to get his first feature produced. Phillipians 3:7 epicbeau.com

Berto Fernández

Berto Fernández (Carl Hanratty) Favorite credits include: La Cage Aux Folles (Cygnet Theatre and Actors' Playhouse); Rock of Ages (Cygnet Theatre); The Addams Family (Welk Theater); Sister Act!, Jukebox Hero (San Diego Musical Theatre); Beauty & The Beast: Live! (Disney World); O Wondrous Night (SeaWorld, San Diego); Jesus Christ Superstar, Little Shop of Horrors (Lyric Theatre of Puerto Rico); and Lead Vocalist for various Royal Caribbean Productions. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he has had the honor of sharing the stage with superstars like Ricky Martin and Andrea Bocelli. Thank you for supporting Live Theatre! www.bertoworld.com

Adelaida Martinez

Adelaida is thrilled to be performing on the SDMT stage for the first time! She is one of the co-founders of ABC Theatre Co. (a virtual theatre company) and is a soon to be graduate of Grossmont College with an AA in both Musical Theatre and Sociology. Select credits: The Mad Ones (Samantha Brown), Into the Woods (Witch), The Little Mermaid (Ariel), A Chorus Line (Diana u.s.), Failure: A Love Story (Nelly). A Abue, Titi, y mis padres: Ustedes son mi inspiración. Los amo.

Paul Morgavo

Paul Morgavo is an Actor, Singer, Director and Stage Manager who has been entertaining audiences for over 35 years. A SoCal native and former U.S. Marine, Paul has performed in venues all across The United States, Canada, and England. He’s had the honor of performing alongside Grammy Award winners and Broadway veterans in some of San Diego’s finest theaters including: Old Globe, Moonlight , SDMT, Welk Resort, New Village Arts, ion theatre, North Coast Rep., Starlight Bowl, San Diego Lyric Opera and many more. -Many thanks to Erin, Gary, and Jill; after two years I’m thrilled we’ve finally made it to the stage.

Andrea Petsinger

Andrea Petsinger (Paula Abignale): Andrea is excited to be making her debut with SDMT. Prior to relocating to California, Andrea had the pleasure of performing with Belinda King Productions based in the UK, highlighted by the tribute show, AN EVENING WITH TIM RICE, wherein she had the pleasure of meeting the legendary lyricist himself, Sir Tim Rice. Favorite roles include Peggy Jones, THE ANDREW’S BROTHERS, Show Palace Theatre; Johanna (cover), SWEENEY TODD, St. Petersburg Opera; Lottie, MACK & MABEL, Theatre Zone. When she isn’t performing or teaching, she enjoys tending to her plants and doting on her cat, Buta.

Debra Wanger

Debra is thrilled to be back at SDMT where she has appeared in Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Footloose, Sound of Music, La Cage Aux Folles, and White Christmas. She is a resident artist at Cygnet: Spring Awakening, My Fair Lady, Dogfight, On the 20th Century, A Little Night Music and Angels in America Parts 1 & 2 (Craig Noel Award). Other San Diego theatre highlights: Moxie: Handbagged! (Craig Noel nomination) Hamlet (Gertrude) at Intrepid; Titanic & Sunset Blvd. at Moonlight; Permanent Collection at Mo’olelo; Full Monty (Vicki) at New Village Arts; Anything Goes! (Reno) Oliver! (Nancy) at Lyric Opera San Diego. Her original musical, My Nights With George, Kurt & Cole, co-written with Phil Johnson, won AASD & Billie Awards. Education: CCM, Tufts, and M.F.A. SDSU. Debra is also a certified biohacking coach, best-selling author (The Resilient Actor), and recording artist (Driving My Own Heart.) xoxoCMG

Ted Leib

Ted is pleased to return to SDMT. Credits include: Damn Yankees, Footloose at SDMT; Good People at SRT; Lost In Yonkers, The Boys Next Door (OTC); Titanic (Guggenheim), South Pacific (Harbison), Foxfire (Dillard), The Boys Next Door (Jack), Guys and Dolls (Brannigan), My Fair Lady, Ragtime, Legally Blonde, Anything Goes, Annie, Lucky Stiff, Sweet Charity, Sunset Blvd., Kiss Me Kate, Hello Dolly!, Evita, The Music Man (2000 & 2015) at Moonlight Stage Productions. Ted currently serves as Artistic Director for Oceanside Theatre Company.

Joey Guerra

Joey Guerra (Agent Tod Branton) is thrilled to be apart of this amazing production and is excited to be making his debut with the SDMT Company. Joey is a recent graduate from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelors degree in Drama. He aspires to be on Broadway and use his work to bring representation for BIPOC, the LGBTQ+ community, and people of all shapes and sizes. He is immensely thankful to all the loving and supportive people in his life. Instagram: Joey__Guerra

Suthe Mani

Sutheshna is excited to make her first debut at SDMT, playing Agent Cod! Her last production was an original outdoor performance she helped write the script and lyrics for, called "Block by Block" with Maraya Performing Arts. Her recent and favorite stage credits include Comedy of Errors (Adriana), Coronado Playhouse, Rocky Horror (Janet), OB Playhouse, Hall Pass (Olivia/Collette), Blindspot Collective as part of La Jolla Playhouse's WOW festival, and Chasing Fear: a staged reading (Voska), Cygnet Theatre. In her spare time, she loves to do hot yoga, make jewelry, and write on her blog, suthecreates.com!

Dennis Peters

Dennis is so excited to be making his SDMT debut! Welcome back to live theatre! He obtained his BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Washington University. Previous credits include Green Day’s American Idiot, Altar Boyz, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Memorandum, and countless others. I’m addition to performing, Dennis teaches improv and acting at Project Performer in Encinitas. Love to Mom, Dad, Tommy, and Kayla.

Alyssa Anne Austin

ALYSSA ANNE AUSTIN is thrilled to be making her SDMT debut! Select credits: Woman #2 in The World Goes ‘Round, Columbia & Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show, Carla in Nine, Belle in Disenchanted!, Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. She has worked at San Diego REP, Oceanside Theatre Company, ion theatre, Coronado Playhouse, OB Playhouse, LEGOLAND California, and numerous commercial projects. When not acting, Alyssa coaches others to success through her company, PoisedandProfessional.com. Much love & gratitude to P, mom and dad for your constant support!

Johnisa Breault

JOHNISA BREAULT is pleased to be making her San Diego Musical Theatre debut! REGIONAL: On Your Feet! (Moonlight Amphitheater), Oklahoma! (3-D Theatricals), Seussical (Candlelight Pavilion - Bird Girl). OTHER: Hello, Dolly! (3-D Theatricals - Minnie Fay), The Drowsy Chaperone (OCSA - Janet van de Graaff), Sister Act (Broadway at the Gardens - Michelle), The Little Mermaid (Chance Theater - Arista), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (OCSA - Helena Landless), Beauty and the Beast (Chance Theater - Silly Girl), Fame! (La Habra Depot - Serena Katz). Orange County School of the Arts - Musical Theatre Alumna. Lots of love to her family, friends, cast, and crew! Instagram: @johnisabro Website: Johnisa.com

Karina Johnson

Karina Johnson is ecstatic to be making her SDMT debut in Catch Me If You Can as part of the female ensemble. Her credits include working with California Rhythm Project in Hollywood and Vine, TapRoots, and Beats Without Borders. She has worked at Coronado Playhouse in The Addams Family as an ancestor. She teaches dance classes at Rap A Tap Center For The Arts, where she trained as a dancer herself. She was also trained in the musical theatre conservatory at CoSA. Karina can’t wait to grace the stage once more.

Annika Knapp

Annika is currently 18 years old and is a freshman at Grossmont Community College where she is majoring in dance. Past credits include Thea in Spring Awakening, Eliza Dolittle in My Fair Lady, and she was cast as a Narrator in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. Annika also participates in multiple dance shows a year. This is Annika’s first performance with San Diego Musical Theater and she is thrilled to be a part of the cast.

Olivia Lucci

OLIVIA LUCCI (Ensemble) is so grateful to be back on stage at SDMT! Select credits include: All Shook Up (San Diego Musical Theatre), Columbia in Rocky Horror Picture Show (OB Playhouse), Sophie in Mamma Mia (Coronado Playhouse), Dancer at SeaWorld San Diego, Dancer aboard Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, and Dance Theatre graduate from AMDA, LA. Lots of love and thanks to her family, fellow actors, and the production/creative team for the opportunity to create show magic!

Liliana Rodriguez

Liliana Rodriguez is thrilled to be returning to SDMT! Liliana is a Chicago native currently studying at Grossmont for her AA in Musical Theatre. Regional credits include: On Your Feet! (Moonlight), All Shook Up, Man of La Mancha (SDMT), I Too Sing America and 1968: Revolution Remastered (Goodman Theatre). Some other favorite credits include: Chicago (Velma) at BAM Theatre, Fiddler on the Roof (Shprintze), Swan Lake, and La Fille Mal Gardee. Special thanks to the entire cast and crew, her dogs, and most importantly her family for always supporting her! IG: @lilianarodriguez_10

Van Angelo

Van Angelo thrilled to be making their SDMT debut! They are a graduate of Westminster Choir College and is currently serving as Director of Choral Activities for Rancho Verde High School. Van has been on stage with the Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, and Vienna Chamber Orchestra. Favorite Credits Include: Hairspray (Seaweed) at Performance Riverside [ITL Award], In the Heights (Benny) at Temecula Valley Players [ITL Award], The View UpStairs (Wes) at Desert Rose Playhouse [BroadwayWorld Nom], Hairspray (Seaweed) at Palm Canyon Theater [DesertStar Award], and Seussical (Wickersham #1) at Candlelight Pavilion. Find them on instagram at @VanAngelo.

Donny Gersonde

Donny Gersonde is happy to be performing with SDMT in what is his 10th production with them! He was recently seen as Bobby in A Chorus Line at the Moonlight, other credits include The Monster in Young Frankenstein, Moose in Crazy For You, and Hannah in La Cage aux Folles (SDMT), Diesel in West Side Story, Karl the Giant in Big Fish, Patrice in Ring Round the Moon (Lambs Players), Spamalot, and Shockheaded Peter (Cygnet). Donny is also a local teaching artist for SDMT academy, CoSA, and Tap Fever! Thanks Allison, Xavier, Mr. Richard and the SDMT family!

Colby Hamann

Colby Hamann is thrilled to be making his SDMT debut! You may have seen him dancing this summer in Moonlight’s production of A Chorus Line. Training: BFA in Musical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton. Recent works: 42nd Street (3-D Theatricals); Newsies (Moonlight & Pacific Conservatory Theatre); The Little Mermaid (CSU, Fullerton); West Side Story (Musical Theatre West). Colby is incredibly grateful to the SDMT team for giving him this opportunity and to his family and friends for their constant love and support! Praise be to God! Website: colbyhamann.com

Isaac Jackson

Isaac is thrilled to be back with SDMT having performed in their 2019 productions of Crazy for You and All Shook Up. Isaac is a San Diego native whose credits also include Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street and Seaweed Stubbs in Hairspray, both with the Saville Theater at San Diego City College. Isaac would like to thank his family, friends, and co-workers for their encouragement and support. Isaac holds a BA from UC Berkeley and a JD from UC Hastings.

Marlon Magtibay

Marlon James Magtibay is very thrilled to be making his debut at San Diego Musical Theatre with Catch Me If You Can! He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton. Credits: Zebulun in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Pete/Ensemble in Saturday Night Fever (Candlelight Pavilion), Ensemble in Hello, Dolly! (3-D Theatricals), Kurt Kelly in Heathers, Richard Mason in Jane Eyre(CSU, Fullerton), Ensemble in The Little Mermaid (Chance Theater). He would like to thank his family and friends for all their support!

Jupityr Shaw

Jupityr Shaw is so excited to be, once again, joining the SDMT family. Jupityr holds a BA in Dance from BYU. Some of his favorite roles include; Don, A Chorus Line, Dick, Dames at Sea, Robert Martin, The Drowsy Chaperone, Kyle, Legally Blonde, Rod, Singin’ in the Rain, and Vernon, Damn Yankees. Additional show credits include; The Little Mermaid, Hair Spray, Into the Woods, 9 to 5, The Music Man, Mary Poppins, Shrek, No No Nanette, Young Frankenstein, Victor Victoria and A Christmas Story. Jupityr is grateful to be working with the creative team of Catch Me If You Can.

Danielle Airey

Danielle is excited to be returning to the SDMT stage! Favorite regional credits include: A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Chicago, In the Heights, The Little Mermaid, and Peter Pan (Moonlight); A Chorus Line (The Welk); Shock-Headed Peter (Cygnet); Carousel (MTW); 9 to 5, 42nd Street, West Side Story, and Cats (SDMT). Other favorite credits include; The National Tour of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical (McCoy Rigby) Hector is Magic (Disney Cruise Lines), and In the Air (Royal Caribbean). Thank you so much for supporting live theater. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Trevor Rex

Trevor is thrilled to be returning to SDMT swinging the male ensemble tracks in this fantastic show! Most recently, you may have seen him in A Chorus Line at Moonlight Amphitheatre. Originally from Porter, Texas, he studied at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York and is currently pursuing a BA in Anthropology from Arizona State University. Other credits: A Chorus Line (Welk Resorts), A Christmas Story (SDMT), Victor/Victoria (Moonlight), Norwegian Cruise Lines, Oceania Cruises, Holland American Line, Smokey Joe’s Café (New Village Arts). Special gratitude to all the swings and understudies keeping live theatre going right now!

Allison Spratt Pierce

ALLISON SPRATT PEARCE is thrilled to do her Director debut at SDMT with "Catch Me If You Can". Broadway & Off Broadway credits include: Curtains, Good Vibrations, Cry Baby, Enter Laughing, Cabaret. SD Highlights include: Jane in Emma, Phoebe in As You Like It (The Old Globe), Janice in Come From Away, Victoria in Sideways (La Jolla Playhouse), Emily in Disgraced, Suzanna in Black Pearl Sings (SDREP), Louise in Gypsy -Craig Noel Award, Eliza in in My Fair Lady, Katherine Parr in The Last Wife (Cygnet), Victor/ia in Victor Victoria (Moonlight), Maria in The Sound of Music, Judy in 9 to 5 (SDMT), M.F.A in Drama-USD/Old Globe, B.F.A. in MT- Elon University. www.allisonsprattpearce.com

Xavier Bush

Xavier J. Bush (he/him) is jazzed to be joining the SDMT team! He has been seen both on stage and been behind the table for many productions coast to coast. Most recently he was seen as Richie Walters in A Chorus Line at The Moonlight and also choreographed the Moonlight Youth Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz. Select choreography credits include: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Little Shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls, The Wild Party, and Grease. Director/Choreographer credits include Legally Blonde the Musical and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. xavierjbush.com

Richard Dueñez Morrison

Richard Dueñez Morrison is a San Diego-based music director, voice teacher, and theater educator. He holds a master’s degree in musical theater from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in stage management from Webster University. Locally, he has worked with The Old Globe, San Diego Opera, Cygnet Theatre, Moonlight Stage Productions, Diversionary Theatre, San Diego Civic Light Opera, Coronado Playhouse, San Diego Junior Theatre, and San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (alumnus), among others. Nationally, he has worked with Radio City Productions, Goodspeed Musicals, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, New York University, and Indiana University, among others. Favorite musicals include Sweeney Todd, Nine, Andrew Lippa’s A Little Princess, The Will Rogers Follies, and Caroline, or Change. Thanks to husband Kurt and parents Renee and Dennis for the constant support, and to you for supporting the performing arts.