Cast – South Pacific

JARED BYBEE

(Emile de Becque) Jared recently played Escamillo in Carmen (Charleston Opera Theater), Don Giovanni (Seattle Opera), The Pilot in The Little Prince (Utah Opera), Lescaut in Manon Mescaut (Liceu Opera Barcelona) The Barber of Seville (Arizona Opera), and covered Steve Jobs in the world premiere (Santa Fe Opera). He has been on CBS’ primetime drama FBI as Sean Ellis, upcoming Russo brothers’ produced film Something’s More Than One Thing as Joey, and award-winning web series Love in 2020 as Jagger Bloom. Jared is a graduate of the University of Utah and Academy of Vocal arts in Philadelphia.

MARIS MCCULLEY

(Nellie Forbush) Maris is thrilled to return to the road with Big League and share this story. Recent credits: Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (2018 US Tour, China, Singapore), Shout! The Mod Musical (Arizona Broadway Theatre), Disney Cruise Line. Many thanks to Jeff, Bob, & Dan. Hugs to Mom & Dad. www.marismcculley.com

CATRINA TERUEL CLARK

(Bloody Mary) Credits: The King and I National Tour (Lady Thiang u/s), Miss Saigon North American Tour (Gigi u/s), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Aida (Amneris u/s), The Hot Mikado (Yum Yum), Miss Saigon (Kim), Hair (Crissy), and more! Love and gratitude to Walker Clark, Jamie Wigginton, Nancy Carson, Alison Franck, Osh, and fam.

WOODY MINSHEW

(Lt. Joseph Cable) Woody is incredibly excited to be returning to the stage with his South Pacific family. Credits include: Legally Blonde (US Tour) Emmett, Born Yesterday (Cortland Rep) Paul Verrall, Rothschilds and Sons (Lincoln Center) Kalmann. Follow Woody on Instagram @woodman1129 or @bardsofnewyork. He thanks his family for all their support.

GUY NOLAND

(Luther Billis) Guy is an LA based actor whose recent credits include: The west coast premiere of Kinky Boots (Mr. Price) with 3D Theatricals, Billy Elliot (Dad) and The Man of La Mancha (Juan) at Candlelight Pavilion, and Ebenezer Scrooge in Glendale Centre Theatre’s annual production of A Christmas Carol. He’s excited to join the cast and crew of this wonderful production.

YUKA NOTSUKA

(Liat) Yuka is from Fukuoka, Japan. Her credits include; Walt Disney Production, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Ailey Spirit Gala Concert at Lincoln Center, Universal Studios Japan, Huis Ten Bosch. She graduated from The Ailey School on a scholarship program and trained at the Luigi’s Jazz Center under Francis J. Roach.

JOSHUA BEAVER

(Stewpot, Ensemble) Joshua is from Thompsontown, Pennsylvania, and graduated in 2011 with a BFA from the Boston Conservatory. After graduation, he spent several years touring and performing with various dance companies in Europe and America. He has been featured soloist in ballets such as “Romeo and Juliet” and “Le Corsaire”. Josh is excited to be back performing on tour again with this amazing classic.

CORY BETTS

(Ensemble) Born & raised in Sacramento, California, Cory began dancing at the age of five. He trained at multiple studios, including The Sacramento Ballet & Northern California Dance Conservatory. Cory has competed at NYCDA nationals in NYC. He won first place at YAGP regionals in San Francisco. He has performed at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Summer Festival, as well as touring throughout Austria, Italy, & Germany with the Young! Tanzsommer performance group. Cory was a company dancer with Eugene Ballet from 2013-2020, and was featured in productions including Amy Seiwert’s White Noise, Val Caniparoli’s Tutto Ecetto Il Lavandino, & Stephanie Martinez’s Wandering On. Dancing the roles of Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby, both choreographed by Toni Pimble. His Musical Theatre credits include Newsies (Racetrack/Dance Captain) and West Side Story (Big Deal) with Utah Festival Opera.

BRANSON BICE

(Abner, Ensemble, Featured Dance Solo) Branson began his training at The Culture House Academy of The Performing Arts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2015. From 2015-2018 he has danced with the Ballet Quad Cities, performing as VanHelsing in Deanna Carter’s Dracula and The Roper in Maggie Carpenter’s Rodeo. From 2018-2019 he performed with the Minnesota Ballet, performing as Cavalier in Alan Fields’ The Nutcracker and as Franz in Robert Gardner’s Coppe’lla. From 2019-2020 he toured as Jerry Mulligan in the An American in Paris first national non-union tour and is delighted to be on tour with South Pacific.

VICTORIA BOST

(Ensemble, u/s Nellie Forbush) Originally from Scranton, PA, Victoria graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts in 2015. She has performed around the world with Norwegian and Disney Cruise Lines. Favorite roles include Mother Gothel in Tangled: The Musical and Mary Poppins in Disney’s Believe. Love and thanks to John, Mom, Nana, and Grandma. @VictoriAnnBost

KYLE BRACE

(Bass, Ensemble) is excited to be making his national tour debut. Previous credits include Oklahoma! (Jud Fry), Chicago (Billy Flynn), Big Fish (Karl the Giant). Graduate of Otterbein University (B.F.A. Musical Theatre). Thanks to the production team for this opportunity, and to my friends and family for their love and support. www.kylebrace.com

TRISTAN CAPILOUTO

(Jerome) Tristan is thrilled to make his debut in this production of South Pacific! Tristan hails from Manhattan and recently has been living overseas in the South of France. Tristan wants to say a big thank you to his parents for all their support and to his manager, Tamara Markowitz and agent Bonnie Shumofsky Bloom.

CHRIS CARSTEN

(Captain George Brackett, u/s/ Emile de Becque) Chris is proud to be returning to add another notch to the list of many thrilling Big League productions he has been associated with over the years. Some of his favorite credits include, Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Jean Shepherd in A Christmas Story, The Musical, and Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde. Mr. Carsten would like to thank his family for their love and support.

SAMUEL COLINA

(Yeoman Herbert Quale, Ensemble) Humbled to return to the stage! Selected Regional Credits: Saturday Night Fever (Cesar), Mamma Mia (Pepper), A Chorus Line (Swing/ Paul Standby), Puss and Boots (Marqui). Other Credits include IHSC 2019 (Soloist Dancer), Ballet Etude’s Don Quixote (Guest Artist), and Singing in Concert with Barry Manilow and Kristen Chenoweth. www.samuelcolina.com @Sammicolina

LILLIANA DEBOER

(Ngana) Lilliana is thrilled to make her National Tour debut in South Pacific! Local Theater: Moana & Willy Wonka. Lilliana plays piano, cello, ice skates, and speaks Korean and Chinese. Special thanks to her manager Leorah Haberfield and agent Mallory Levy. Thank you Amelia De Mayo, Alison Franck, Kelli Geautreau and BergenPAC. @lillianaparkdeboer

MAUREEN DUKE

(Ensign Nora, Ensemble) Credits: Sound of Music (Frau Schmidt, Alabama Shakespeare Fest.), Oklahoma! (Ogunquit Playhouse), Jesus Christ Superstar, Mame (St. Louis Muny), Damn Yankees (Lola) and Addams Family (Morticia) at Tibbits Summer Theatre, A Chorus Line (Sheila, Roxy Regional Theatre).

BLAIR ELY

(Ensign Lisa, Ensemble) Blair is a native of Lexington, Kentucky; and a graduate of the University of Alabama – Roll Tide! Favorite Credits include: The Music Man (Asolo Repertory Theatre), A Chorus Line (Kristine – Virginia Samford Theatre), Mamma Mia!, Joseph &…Dreamcoat, The Little Mermaid (Flat Rock Playhouse). I’m happy you’re here :)

ED GOTTHELF

(Henry, Ensemble) Edouard hails from Paris, France where he studied at both the Sorbonne University and the International Academy of Musical Theater. A trained singer, dancer and actor, he went on to work professionally in the UK before moving to the US. Favorite Credits: Les Mis, We Will Rock You, Newsies, Nice Work If You Can Get It.

KATE GULOTTA

(Ensemble) Kate is thrilled to be making her national tour debut! Kate was a top three finalist in Stewart/Whitley, Broadway.com, and Chicago the Musical’s “The Search for Roxie!” She has performed as a Victory Belle at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, and some of her favorite credits include Queenie in The Wild Party, and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Kate dedicates this performance to her husband Luke, and her daughter Eloise, and would love to thank her inimitable agent Brian with Hell’s Kitchen Agency! @kategulotta_

NICOLE RAE JONES

(Ensign Janet, Swing, Dance Captain) Nicole is happy to return to live theater with this enchanted evening! Regional Theater: Mamma Mia! (Trafford Playhouse), The Producers (The Strand Theater). National Tour: Legally Blonde the Musical (Chutney/Dance Captain), An American in Paris (Female Swing/Dance Captain/Lise understudy). International: SWING! (West Coast Feature). TV: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Deuce, Archive 81. Film: Joker. Dance: Vertigo Dance Company, DanceAction. Point Park University (BA Dance, BA History). Love to Mom, Angela, Dad, Alex, Paul, all glory to God! @nrae.j

JOHN KATZ

(Shore Patrolman, Ensemble) John is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Regional credits include Billy Elliot (COCA), Mary Poppins/Little Mermaid (Variety Theatre), Digging Up Dessa (Metro Theatre Company), and Footloose/Newsies (Grandstreet Theatre). John is a proud Kansan and a graduate of Webster Conservatory (BFA Musical Theatre). Check out john-katz.com! Insta: @JohnTKatz3

TJ LAMANDO

(Professor, u/s Cable, u/s Billis) TJ is so excited to be a part of this beautiful show, after a year and a half away. Some of his favorite credits include: In The Mood Australian Tour (TJ), An American In Paris National Tour (Adam Hochberg), The Producers (Leo Bloom), Avenue Q (Princeton), and more. Thankful to all who helped me get here. IG: @mr.lamando

DARREN MCARTHUR

(Sgt. Johnson, Ensemble) Hailing from Niles, OH, Darren received his BFA in Dance at Point Park University. Performance credits include Texture Contemporary Ballet, FireWALL Dance Theatre, Holland America Line, Newsies (Phoenix Theatre & Theater By the Sea), On The Town (NYC Equity Showcase), Elf The Musical (Fireside Theatre), and Saturday Night Fever (Theater By The Sea).

ELLEN MIHALICK

(Ensign Pamela, Ensemble) Ellen is so excited to be back performing with Big League! Ellen toured with An American in Paris in 2019. Credits include Rockette (2013-present), international touring with American Swiss Ballet, performances at Sadler’s Wells England, Grand Ole Opry Nashville, & Joyce NYC, NY Fashion Week, and Amazon TV/HBO. Regional: West Side Story (Grazielle/DC), Shrek (Ensemble/DC), Grease (Associate). Grateful. @ellenmihalick

PHALLYN NAVARRO

(Swing) began her performing career as a ballet dancer, studying and performing with San Francisco Ballet School and Oregon Ballet Theatre. She made her musical theatre debut in Big Fish (Sunnyvale) and is excited to join Big League Productions on tour. She can’t express all her gratitude to her friends and family back home in California.

KAITLIN NIEWOEHNER

(Ensemble) International Theater: West Side Story at Stage Around Tokyo (Graziella), AMTDC Beijing, the premier of Stephen Schwartz’s Secret Silk (Asst. Dance Captain). National tours: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl), Memphis (Teenage girl), A Chorus Line (Swing). Thanks to Bob for this wonderful opportunity! KaitlinNiewoehner.com @kneversettles.

ALEXA POLLER

(Radio Operator Caffrey, Ensemble) Alexa is originally from Europe and resides in Brooklyn. Off-Broadway: Cabaret ( Frl. Kost ), The Underpants (Gertrude Deuter), To Be Or Not To Be ( Maria Tura), The Musical Comedy Murders Of 1940 ( Nikki ), Bedroom Farce (Susannah), The Vagina Monologues ( Hair), Regional: La Cage Aux Folles (Mme Dindon), TV: Fosse/ Verdon (Gerde), Film: In The Heights (Dancer)

LIBBY RIDDICK

(Ensign Cora, Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the stage with this wonderful company. Credits: An American in Paris National Tour – Ensemble. Bachelor of Fine Arts-SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance. Love to Mom and Dad, Teachers, Family and Friends! @libby.riddick

CAMILA RODRIGUES

(Ensemble) Camila is a Brazilian artist based in New York City. She trained at Escola Estadual de Dança Maria Olenewa where she performed with the main ballet company of Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro. In Brazil, Camila also trained at Centro de Movimento Deborah Colker with the ballet master Nora Esteves. After graduation, Camila joined the Joffrey Ballet Concert Group in New York, and performed soloist roles from Joffrey, Arpino, Balanchine and Africa Guzman’s choreography in NYC, Florida and in international tours to Canada and China. She won 1st place at World Ballet Art Competition Grand Prix (Niagara Falls, Canada) and Best Interpretation of the Contemporary Compulsory at Valentina Kozlova International Ballet Competition (NYC). She currently performs with companies based in New York, such as Neglia Ballet, Movement Headquarters and Kathryn Posin Dance Company. Camila also gives speeches in Brazil and Portugal, where she talks about positivity, mindset, and what it takes to achieve your personal life goals. She has already impacted many people, especially the young artist generation, to find strength to follow their dreams.

PETER ROMBERG

(Buzz Adams, Ensemble) Peter is unbelievably grateful to be a part of this company. He left his career in fluoro-organic chemistry research to pursue acting. Thanks to Jaime Baker, Jeff Shade, Alison Franck, the creative/producing team, and my family for all their support. @peterromberg www.peterromberg.com

PAIGE SABO

(Ensign Dinah, Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the stage to share our beautiful show with you! BFA Dance The University of Arizona. Favorite credits: Ivy Smith in On the Town (Capital City Theatre), National Tour of In The Mood (Swing Dancer, Dance Captain), Peter Pan (NSMT). Much love and thanks to Max and family back home.

MICHAEL TOMLINSON

(Ensemble) A Kansas City native, Michael studied dance at the conservatory of UMKC. Credits include: Wylliams Henry Contemporary (company), Tristian Griffin Dance (company), Jennifer Muller/The Works (principal), Move:the company (principal), Elite Casino Marketing (Dancer), American in Paris Nat’l tour 2020 (Ensemble). “Thank you for supporting the arts!”

EDUARDO URIBE

(Cmdr. William Harbison) National tours: How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Papa Who), Legally Blonde (Nikos), Jesus Christ Superstar (Swing), Sweet Charity (Vittorio). Regional Credits: A Chorus Line (Paul), She Loves Me (Kudaly), La Cage (Cagelle), Kinky Boots (Angel). Special thanks to the team at The Hell’s Kitchen Agency. Insta:@eduardouribe92