the wulfeater at 10th Avenue Arts Center

Danisha extends her heartfelt thanks to the entirety of the wulfeater community for the tremendous gift of launching the second run of this show. Thank you, forever, to Sully, Scarlett, Scout, and Brian for your love, time, encouragement, and insufferable commitment to making things even when the world is tearing apart. Thank you to my patients, my students, and my team members for the reminders every day that things can be different, if we choose to make it so. "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time"- Angela Davis

Joshua Powers (Tyler) is stoked to be apart of The Wulfeater! Not often does he get to do something as creative, immersive and simply insane as The Wulfeater- and he’s loving every minute. Thank you to the creative team, his parents and partner, Chloe for the endless support. Finally to you, the audience for supporting live theater. Thank you. @Mrjpowers15

Paige is so excited to welcome you all to the wulfeater! Some of her favorite past credits include Atlanta (the wulfeater), Shelly (Evil Dead), Deb (Ordinary Days), Mary Lane (Reefer Madness), and Mayzie (Seussical). She wants to give a big thank you to the wulfeater family for being so inspiring, and to everyone for supporting the arts!

Kristen Sumrell (she/her), is delighted to be taking to the stage with The Wulfeater for a second year in a row. Although Kristen has a life-long background as a dancer, she has recently uncovered a passion for musical theatre as an invigorating avenue for performance and expression. Kristen graduated with a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), with a major in ballet, while also completing her academic studies. She then went on to dance professionally with the City Ballet of San Diego. Kristen is now the proud business owner of Nympha Sugaring, a San Diego based hair-removal studio in Bankers Hill, that specializes in inclusive care. Kristen would like to recognize her partner, Colyn, for the continuous love and support she’s shown through all of Kristen’s various artistic endeavors, and her mother, Dawn, who has encouraged and believed in her every step of the way.

Nate is overjoyed to be joining the wulfeater for this run. After a brief break from performing to work towards a PhD in math, he feels welcomed by the San Diego theatre community. His favorite roles include The Addams Family (Gomez), The Sound of Music (Captain), and The Evil Dead (Deadite). Nate is thankful to his voice teachers Wendelin Lockett and Neva Pilgrim for helping get his journey started. He is particularly thankful to his roommate, Riley, for not complaining for hours of singing in the shower.

Michael Harrison (Victor) is thrilled to return to Cleveland for another championship round of sportsball at the wulfeater! Select San Diego credits include: Big Fish (Edward Bloom), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Something Rotten! (Shakespeare), Assassins (Booth), Rock of Ages (Dennis), Bright Star (Daddy Cane/Dr. Norquist - 2025 Aubrey Award), and Spamalot (Bedevere). Michael is a Spanish Professor at Mesa College, and lives in Serra Mesa with his amazing husband, Clay. Thanks to the entire creative team for the chance to continue on this wild ride! IG @mpharrison75

William Corkery (He/Him) is extremely delighted to be returning to Cleveland! William has been an actor since he can remember. He has been featured on stage, in film, and as a voice actor across his career. He wants to thank Brian, Danisha, Mom, Dad, Emily, Charles and Toffy. Are you ready to have some fun?!

Johna is honored to return to the wulfeater as June. Favorite past roles include Emma (Lizzie), Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Extraordinary Girl (American Idiot), and Jovie (Elf). This show has reminded her how powerful theatre can be when people are brave enough to be vulnerable, loud, and a little wild. She’s endlessly grateful to this fearless cast and crew for bringing honesty, heart, and a little chaos to the story. Extra love to the friends who make life fun, keep the wineritas flowing, and never let a music video go unwatched. Thank you for being here and sharing in something new, a little scary, and very special - happy hunting!

Alyssa Renae Salacup (Penny/Milkmaid): is excited to debut her first show at the 10th Avenue Arts Center and join the Wulfeater for its second run! Alyssa is native to San Diego and has been performing around the city since 2015. You may have last seen her earlier this year as Curly’s wife in Of Mice and Men at Lamplighters Theatre or seen her assistant directing and choreographing debut at PowPac with She Kills Monsters. Other honorable mentions; Veronica from Heathers (SDCC), Deirdre from I Hate Hamlet (Lamplighters), Karen the Computer from SpongeBob the musical (Coronado Playhouse), Charlotte in Charlotte’s Web (Pickwick Players), and Alysha in American Idiot! Memento mori! @MissAlyssaRenae

Amy Harker Rosskopf (Milkmaid Candy) is elated to be a part of this 2026 production of the wulfeater. After seeing the show multiple times last year, following its promotion and successful reception, and endlessly listening to the music, she has dreamed of being right here! She would like to thank the brilliant production team — Brian, Danisha, Aleah, Christian, Michael, Jen, Sara, and Colyn — and her fellow cast members for all their support, inspiration, and humor! When not teaching French at SDSU or leading fitness classes, Amy can be found traveling or playing outside. Endless love and gratitude for the fam. @amyharkerrosskopf

I’m thrilled to be here! After bullying you all as Pastor Dan last year, it is truly exciting to be a part of such an amazing original work once again. Favorite past roles include Geraldine (A Hand of Bridge), Prince Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Babette (Beauty and the Beast), Franz (Rock of Ages), Vi (Footloose), and St. Jimmy (American Idiot). Thank you to my husband for all of your support, and putting up with my loud singing in small spaces.

Ryan is beyond thrilled to be returning to Cleveland as the one and only Luther! He started his acting journey as far back as the third grade, performing in several school plays and musicals before branching out to more community productions and joining us at the Wulfeater in the 2025 production, also doubling as undestudy for the character of Tyler. He's also an aspiring voice actor, participating in several fan films, series, dubs, and memes on YouTube and Instagram.

Alia is so excited to be back in Cleveland’s arms again, as this is her second show for the Wulfeater! From Electra to Atlanta, she learned that it is okay to let yourself be as wild and ugly as you want. Alia uses her dance experience from Culture Shock and will for sure wow you with her character and moves. “Being a part of something that has touched so many hearts and sparked so many conversations is a very touching experience. From our amazing directors to the amazing people that play every character perfectly, I am so grateful to be surrounded by such genuinely passionate humans. Enjoy the show!”

Audrey Elizabeth Holmes is ecstatic to be playing Daphne in the wulfeater! Audrey was very involved in musical theatre in her childhood and is thrilled to be back on stage and surrounded by creativity and vulnerability again in her adult life. Audrey can always be found dancing both on and off the stage! She is beyond thankful to her friends and family for their unwavering support and for cheering her on both on and off the stage. For the wulfeater production team for believing in her and trusting her with their creative ideas. And for her sister who has always been her biggest inspiration.

Brianna Bautista began dancing at age four, training in hip hop and hula at Tony’s Salamat Dance Art Center and MLC. She later attended the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, expanding her training in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and river dance. Brianna discovered Culture Shock through its scholarship program and later joined local project teams. She also trained with Troupe Dance Co. under Antonie Troupe. Brianna now serves as a Burlesque Instructor and Studio Operations Supervisor at Culture Shock San Diego and is the founder of The Divine Society Collective, a space for movement, empowerment, and artistic expression.

Cierra is grateful to be returning to the theater stage, marking a full-circle moment in her 20-year artistic journey. While studying dance and musical theatre in college, she appeared in community productions such as Annie (Molly/Ensemble) and The Wiz (Ensemble). Though she later earned a B.A. in Education, her love for dance never ceased. Through seasons of redirection and perseverance, storytelling through movement has remained her steady compass. She brings professional experience in dance education, performance, and choreography across company and team settings, currently teaching at Legacy Creative Arts and Culture Shock, and believes deeply in the power of art to inspire, uplift, and connect. She is endlessly grateful to her friends and family (especially her husband!) whose love, sacrifices, and unwavering belief make it possible for her to keep answering the call to the stage.

Sadie Stern has been dancing since the age of three and has trained in a variety of styles throughout her life. She is deeply grateful for the role dance has played in shaping who she is as both an artist and a person. This production marks Sadie’s first professional performance, and she is incredibly honored to be part of such a talented and inspiring cast. She thanks her teachers, family, and friends for their endless support.

Verenice Meza, 33, born in Brawley California and raised in the border town of Calexico. Vere has resided in San Diego for 13 years and in that time has dove into the dance community. She first found a community while getting her dance associates at Grossmont College which luckily lead her to working at SeaWorld San Diego. While being a performer at SWSD she found a second family at Culture Shock San Diego. Vere was part of CSSD for 6 years and has been teaching Burlesque/Neo-Burlesque at the training academy since 2022. In between she found her love for choreographing and directing and landed a position in the entertainment office as an entertainment specialist working on numerous seasonal parades and their Halloween show, Monster Stomp. Wulfeater is the first musical Vere has the pleasure to be performing in and she’s really excited to be under the guidance of such a talented team.

Dancing has always been a love for Jordan since she was young and hasn’t really stopped since! She started training in studios in 2012 with Studio FX on Syde FX. Since then, she has been a part of teams such as SGBM, Tha Most, and BYOG. She has worked with Culture Shock Dance Center and Culture Shock Training Academy since 2017, SeaWorld San Diego’s entertainment department from 2018-2020, San Diego Safari Park from 2021-2023, and Legoland California in the summer of 2022. She learned from a young age that she wanted dance and art to be a big part of her life and something she wants to share with others!

Enriko “Riko” Pratt he/him (Ernie) is a writer, actor, dancer, and performer based in San Diego. Riko is delighted to make his long-awaited return to the stage in “the wulfeater.” Previous productions include, but are not limited to “West Side Story,” “Wizard of Oz,” and “Dead Man’s Cellphone.” As a karaoke star, trivia champion, Nintendo nerd, dungeon master, amateur sorcerer, and “Mean Girls” aficionado, Riko is confident he will bring the perfect chaotic energy to “the wulfeater.”

Ericka Olson has been dancing since middle school and holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, WA. After stepping away from performance to pursue her doctorate, she returned to dance with renewed focus and continues to train in hip hop, jazz, heels, and contemporary styles throughout San Diego and Los Angeles. She is passionate about continuing to grow as both an artist and performer and values being part of a strong and supportive creative community. Ericka is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this production and excited to share the stage with such a talented cast.

Brian Jenkins (he/him) is a writer, director, and filmmaker based in San Diego whose work focuses on the intersections of gender, sexuality, capitalism, and exploitation. Film credits include Answering the Call - the American Struggle for the Right to Vote, I'm Not a B@tch, I'm an Aztec, and The Other Peloton. His work has been featured on Rachel Maddow, Slate, Huff Post, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Rolling Stone. He is so grateful for the opportunity to bring the wulfeater back to life for round two! Thank you Danisha for being my soul mate and creative partner in all these wild ventures together. Thank you Sully, Scarlett, and Scout for always cheering for your parents projects and being torch bearers of Cleveland when we are ready for a rest. Finally, come see our next show BIG TEETH in Summer 2027 at Tenth Avenue Arts Center!

Danisha extends her heartfelt thanks to the entirety of the wulfeater community for the tremendous gift of launching the second run of this show. Thank you, forever, to Sully, Scarlett, Scout, and Brian for your love, time, encouragement, and insufferable commitment to making things even when the world is tearing apart. Thank you to my patients, my students, and my team members for the reminders every day that things can be different, if we choose to make it so. "You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time"- Angela Davis

Sara Blanche Hayes (she/her) is thrilled to be back in Cleveland for one more round of suckle! Fresh off her Broadway World Win for Light Design of our world premiere, Sara is back to help make the world of the Wulfeater come to life. Outside of the booth, you can find her on stage! Some of her favorite roles include Mark Cohen in RENT, Jack Kelly in Newsies, and Sarah Jane Moore in Assassins. You can see more of her on Instagram @sarablanchehayes

Colyn Lowrey is thrilled to be back at the wulfeater, this time as assistant director and front of house. A native New Englander, she performed in the wulfeater last year as Benny, where she discovered a deep love of sportsball. Previous stage credits include Miss Preen in The Man Who Came to Dinner and an uncannily convincing Tree in Into the Woods. Colyn holds a BA in Film, Video, and Sound Design from Marymount Manhattan College. Outside the theatre, she watches too many horror movies and takes San Diego's happy hour scene very seriously. She wants to thank her partner Kristen and their three cats, who were no help whatsoever.

Michael returns to the Wulfeater having previously contributed to the story's sonic vision as sound engineer for its debut in 2025. A multi-instrumentalist with deep experience in bass, synthesizers, and guitar, he brings a producer's ear and an engineer's precision to every mix he touches. By day, he navigates the world of data; by night, he chases sound. He is thrilled to be back in the room where it started — and where it gets loud.