Adam Guinn is honored to be portraying the part of Tevye. Fiddler on the Roof was the first show Adam was ever in, almost 40 years ago and has always had a special place in his heart. Adam would like to thank Cambrian, JR, Dave and Corrin for the opportunity to bring the character of Tevye to life. Adam wants to dedicate this show’s run to his Uncle Harvey Shumway who passed away earlier this year. "Uncle Harvey you are missed, you are loved, thank you for always being willing to listen to a song, this show is for you."

Alice Johnson is thrilled to be back at Hale Theatre! She was last seen on the HCT stage as Robert Anne in Nunsense and Ms. Myers/Danielle in Freaky Friday. Previous credits include: The Addams Family (Morticia), Once Upon a Mattress (Larkin), Chess (Florence) and Crazy for You (Irene). Special thanks to Cambrian, JR, and the Dietleins for this opportunity. Lots of love to family and friends for the encouragement and support! 

Suze St. John is thrilled to return to HCT after having appeared here in The Addams Family (Grandma) and Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew/Bird Woman). Other credits include: The Revolutionists (Stage Left, AriZoni nomination for her portrayal of Marie Antoinette), William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead (Theater Works), Three Tall Women (iTheatre Collaborative), and The Importance of Being Earnest (Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival). Suze holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona, and a Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from ASU West. She taught high school Performing Arts for 25 years but now happily sells movie tickets at Harkins.

Taylor Hudson is delighted to return to the Hale stage. Since beginning his acting career, he has been lauded by many critics as 'in the cast'. You may recognize him from his role as 'Hey, aren't you that guy from that show my girlfriend dragged me to?' One of the tallest actors in the valley, he is often asked to get things from the top shelf at Walmart, like a helpful giraffe. Many thanks to the cast and crew for being wonderful humans, the creative team for allowing him to be an old man 40 years early, and especially his girlfriend, Cat, for loving him even though gastric bypass made him a gassy monster. "Te amo, Squishy."

Brie Wadsworth-Gates is elated to return to Hale stage, most noted for her recent work as Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street), Kim MacAfee (Bye Bye Birdie), Annabel Glick (Lucky Stiff), and Meg Brockie (Brigadoon). Other: Martha (Secret Garden), Cat in the Hat (Seussical), two-time recipient for the Open Jar Institute Scholarship, KCACTF Irene Ryan Participant and two-time ariZoni nominee. She thanks her husband DJ, her family, Cambrian, Dave and Corrin, JR, and her cast and crew. 

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Brandt Norris is thrilled to be back at Hale for his seventh show! Past credits include 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Pippin (Pippin), Newsies (Specs), and West Side Story (Tony). Regional Credits include Mystic Pizza (Ensemble/Tim Understudy) and Footloose (Teen Ensemble) at the St. Louis Muny. He wants to thank his friends and family for always supporting him. He also wants to thank Cambrian, JR, Dave, and Corrin for giving him this special opportunity!

Gracie Gamble has been in the community theater circuit for a long time, and feels so honored to make her Hale debut in this incredible show. She attends ASU with a major in Theatre, and a minor in Music Theater. Gracie’s spare time is typically spent with her cat, Sushi. She dedicates this performance to her mother. She could not have made it to this amazing stage without her.

Noah Delgado is thrilled to be returning to the Hale stage! Credits include Forever Plaid (Frankie, Hale Theatre Arizona), Jekyll & Hyde (Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, Actor’s Youth Theatre), and the west coast tour of Luna & Solis (Aaron, Brelby Productions). He is an ASU graduate with degrees in Journalism and Theatre. Noah is also a writer and dramaturg with a passion for innovative performance. Thanks to friends and family for their support!

Carmiña Monserrat is excited and grateful to be back on the Hale Centre Theatre stage! Select credits: Something’s Afoot (Hope Langdon, HCT), Footloose (Ariel, HCT), A Chorus Line (Maggie, The Phoenix Theatre Company), and The Hello Girls! (Louise LeBreton, The Phoenix Theatre Company). Special thanks to the creative team for this opportunity y mucho amor to her friends and family for always loving and supporting her. 

Joshua South is honored to join this new season in portraying this story. Having performed in a number of shows at the Hale Centre Theatre, he is always grateful to rejoin the stage with a great cast. He was recently seen in the HCT's production of Beauty and the Beast as LeFou last season with other stand out shows such as 42nd Street (2023), Footloose (2022), and Brigadoon (2022). 

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Mason Berchman is thrilled to be back at Hale where she previously played Gloria in Wait Until Dark and Jane Banks in Mary Poppins. Select credits: Tarzan (Young Terk), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Lumiere), and Seussical Jr. (Gertrude) at Actors Youth Theatre. She is proud of her Jewish ancestry and would like to thank Dave, Corrin, Cambrian and her cast and crew for the opportunity and her family and friends for their support along the way.

Marlee Rae Olson is thrilled to be making her Hale debut! Some of her previous credits include: Shrek (Young Fiona, AYT), The Lion King Jr. (Adult Nala, EVCT), Cats Jr. (Grizabella, AYT). When not performing, she enjoys fiddling and taking care of her guinea pigs, Winnie and Pepper. Marlee Rae would like to thank her mom for taking her to the theater every night and the whole creative team and cast for making this show come To Life! "L'chaim!"

Justin M. Howell is honored to return to the Hale stage. Justin was last seen here in A Christmas Carol. Favorite credits include The Tempest (Prospero) and Pippin (Charlemagne), both done during his time at University of California, Los Angeles. This performance is dedicated to the memory of his mentor Al Muller and Dominee Muller-Kimball. Many thanks and much love to Cambrian, Corrin and Dave for the opportunities.

Recent HCT Credits: Sister Act (Monsignor O’Hara), Lucky Stiff (Body of Tony Hendon), and And Then There Were None (William Blore). Favorite theater experiences include Over the River and Through the Woods (Nunzio Cristano, Hale West Valley City, Utah), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Nick Bottom), 9 to 5 the Musical (Franklin Hart), Bridges of Madison County (Charlie), and The Fantasticks (Hucklebee). Gary thanks Lori for her love and support.

Kira Galindo would like to dedicate her performance in memory of her friend, Rob Summers, who played Teyve in her first production of Fiddler on the Roof, which left a profound mark on her heart.“ To life my friend.” Favorite roles; Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Madam); Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (The Narrator), Pump Boys and Dinettes (Rhetta Cupp), and Bat Boy the Musical (Meredith). Kira has toured internationally, opened in Las Vegas, and has performed Off Broadway in NYC. Thanks to family, friends, Mr. Mikus, General, and her Rocket Scientist husband for all their support and love. “Third row aisle seat Mom, we’re almost there.” 

Truman Regard-Whipple is honored to be taking the stage again at Hale Centre Theatre as Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof! Past HCT credits include: Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo Peabody), 42nd Street (Ensemble). He is excited to bring his best to this role, while performing alongside such a wonderful cast and crew. He would also like to thank the directing team for making this show possible!

Payten Christopher McLeod is grateful to once again grace the Hale stage! Growing up at Childsplay and studying theatre performance, some favorite credits include: Eric and Elliot (Elliot, Childsplay's touring production), Footloose (Lyle/Chuck, HCT), and most recently, Newsies! (Mike, Theater Works). Thanks to Dave, Corrin, and Cambrian, as well as his wonderfully supportive friends and family, especially his mom. "Enjoy!" @payten_mcleod

Raymond Barcelo is a Los Angeles native where he appeared in Les Miserables (Thenardier) and Man of La Mancha. Favorite Hale credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), The Andrews Brothers, The Little Mermaid (Scuttle/ Chef), The Addams Family (Fester), The Music Man (Marcellus), 39 Steps, Hello, Dolly! (Vandergelder) and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Baron). Special thanks to Cambrian, JR, Dave, Corrin, Cast and Crew. “Love to Dominick.” Dedicated in memory of his brother, Russell.

Lauren Berman is so grateful to make her debut with Hale while honoring her Jewish heritage in this meaningful story. Previous credits around the Phoenix area include: The Addams Family (Alice Beineke), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Duchess Estonia Dulworth), and Hello, Dolly! (Irene Molloy). While not performing, she spends most of her time working with her amazing voice students at Authentic Voice Music Studio in Tempe. Thanks to Cambrian, JR, Dave, and Corrin for the opportunity to be part of this production!

Bennett Allen Wood is thrilled to be dancing in Anatevka for all of you! This is Bennett’s twelfth Hale production and sixth this year! Some other credits include Fly More Than You Fall (World Premiere, Broadway World Winner), RENT (Angel), Into the Woods (Jack), and Nevermore (Edgar Allan Poe). Bennett would love to thank his family, friends, and his boyfriend for their endless love and support, Dave, Corrin, as well as Cambrian, JR, and all the rest of the cast and crew involved in telling this beautiful, important story. "L’Chaim! To life!"

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Gillian Elliott is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage! Past credits include: Something’s Afoot (Lady Grace Manley-Prowe, Hale) Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble, US Mrs. Potts/Madame de la Grande Bouche, Hale), and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett , MCC). Gillian is a Zoni award winning actress as well as a three time Irene Ryan nominee and semi finalist. She would like to thank the entire Hale team for this opportunity, the cast for their love and acceptance, and her family for their undying support. "Enjoy the show!" 

After a summer off, Sarah Cleeland is thrilled to return to the Hale stage! Sarah has previously been seen both here and around the valley in 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Betty Jean), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Jolene), and several ensemble moments including Mary Poppins, Freaky Friday, Anything Goes, and Bright Star. Special thanks to her friends and family for their support, the production team for their knowledge and creativity, and of course, her Ponce, for walking beside her any way the wind blows.

Sophia Castelluccio is thrilled to perform again on the Hale Centre Theatre stage. She is grateful to the entire team for their amazing artistry and her family’s support through every endeavor. Select Credits: Bye Bye Birdie (Ensemble, Hale Centre Theater), Cinderella (Ensemble Swing, The Phoenix Theatre Company), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ensemble, Scottsdale Musical Theatre Company) @sophiacastelluccio_

Kyle Webb is grateful to be back on stage at Hale! Kyle moved to Mesa in 2018 from his hometown of Clay Springs, Arizona. He has acted in the Valley for the past 5 years and worked at Hale Theatre, Mesa Encore Theatre, and Arizona Regional Theatre in various productions. He is thankful for every opportunity to be involved with theatre! Many thanks to his family and friends for their support, especially to Ashley and Elsie!

Reece Harris is excited to be working under and learning from this incredible cast! He has previously been seen on the Hale stage in Sister Act (Joey), The Andrews Brothers (Patrick Andrews), and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Prince DeLong). He is incredibly grateful for all of you who have taken the time to see this show, Cambrian James and Dave and Corrin Dietlein for the wonderful opportunity, and the unwavering support from friends and family.

Ryan Monaghan is thrilled to be a part of Hale Center Theater's production of Fiddler on the Roof! Ryan holds a BFA in Theater Arts from Central Washington University, and has performed all over the Northwest, in shows such as Little Women (Laurie), Frog and Toad the Musical (Toad), Dogfight (Boland), and West Side Story (A-Rab). You may have seen him here in Phoenix in TheaterWorks' Mary Poppins (Bert), or in the productions of Brigadoon and Mary Poppins here at Hale!

Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (The King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad).

JR McAlexander is thrilled to be working on his 6th production of Fiddler and has conducted over 600 performances of this timeless masterpiece! He owns Showtune Productions which has presented over 40 productions including The Music Man & Singin’ in the Rain at the Orpheum-Phoenix and Disney’s Beauty & The Beast at Chandler Center. He has music directed over 400 shows including Broadway Tours of Sunday in the Park with George, All Shook Up, The Wedding Singer, Anything Goes, Footloose and Beehive, The Musical. JR has worked with many stars including Donald O’Connor, Gloria Loring, Gloria DeHaven, Van Johnson and Ken Page.