CAST

NOAH BERRY (Narrator, Tommy)

is absolutely thrilled to be a part of this production! National Tours: Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story (Jerry Allison). Other favorite credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn), The 25^th… Spelling Bee (Leaf Coneybear), and [Title of Show] (Hunter). Noah graduated in 2015 from Northern Kentucky University with a BFA in Musical Theater.  Love to his family, friends, and his sunshine.

MIRIAM CHOWDHURY (Four-Year-Old Tommy)

is a senior at Sycamore High School where she is an avid participant in the fine arts. She has won several awards for her drawings and paintings over the past few years, and has participated in many of the concerts the choral program has to offer. She is excited to be making her professional theatrical debut in TOMMY at Memorial Hall.

HANNAH GREGORY (Sally Simpson, Ensemble)

is thrilled to be performing in TOMMY. Favorite credits: Cabaret (Sally Bowles) and Equus (Jill) at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre, 25th.. Spelling Bee (Olive) with the Commonwealth Theatre Company, and A Pioneer Tale (Sarah Lincoln) at the Lincoln Amphitheater. Writing credits: What's Going On Under 12 Bleeker Street at Serials (Know Theatre) and the musical Posy's Predicament at TGIT, a student-produced program at Northern Kentucky University.

HILLARY HAHN (Ensemble)

is from Independence, Kentucky. After receiving world-class training from de la Dance Center from 2009-2014 and growing up in a musical family, she catapulted into the theater world. Most recent credits include CHICAGO (Hunyak) at the Cincinnati Incline Theater, TARZAN (leopard and ape ensemble) with the Cincinnati Children’s Theater, and GIRL TALK (principal dancer) in Boulder, Colorado. She spent the last year working in Boulder as the dance department head for the Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids. Hillary performs all over Cincinnati with Pones and is excited to begin work as an actor/ model for Heyman Talent Agency. She can also be found in artsy little venues around Cincinnati performing and dancing to her own original compositions and lyrics. Hillary is thrilled to be performing in TOMMY, as she has been an intense fan of The Who for a very long time!

HEATHER HALE (Ensemble)

is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University where she received a Bachelor of Music in trumpet performance, and studied classical voice with Dr. Kimberly Gelbwasser. She has a love of performance in musical theatre and opera, with many recent local roles with The Children’s Theatre, Cincinnati Landmark Productions, The Carnegie, Pittsburgh Festival Opera, and internationally in the Bulgarian opera circuit. She is a also a local choreographer for musical theatre programs in addition to more than ten competitive pageantry arts programs across the state of Kentucky. Heather has developed a love for singing pop and R&B music, and is currently working on original music with EDM artist DTone to produce her first EP. In 2018, she made it through the first few behind-the-scenes rounds of NBC’s hit TV show The Voice.

GEORGE IVAN (Ensemble)

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KATIE JOHANNIGMAN* (Ensemble, Dance Captain)

is thrilled to be back on the Cincinnati stage! Some performing credits include National Tour of OLIVER!, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, and PIRATES! at The St. Louis Muny; THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, ELF, and ANYTHING GOES at Lincolnshire Marriott; MARY POPPINS at Kansas City Straight Theatre; COMPANY at The Gallery Players; and CATS and CHICAGO at the West Virginia Public Theatre. Choreography/Directing credits include: BERNSTEIN'S MASS (Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra), SHREK (Connecticut Repertory Theater), MAME (The Human Race Theater), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Clinton Showboat Theater), THEY WERE YOU, SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, CANDIDE, and THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY (CCM). Katie is on faculty at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in the Musical Theater Department, and is CCM grad, as well. She is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. “Thank you to Leslie, Josh and Steve!”

KYLE KEMPH (Cousin Kevin)

in an Ohio native living in New York City. Select Regional: Reunion Experience (Denver, CO - Creative Endeavor), The Secret Garden (Slowburn Theatre), Mary Poppins (Forestburgh Playhouse), Mame (VMT), The World Goes Round (Porthouse Theatre), Spring Awakening (Dir. Michael Rupert), Babes in Arms (Beck Center), Shrek (Jenny Wiley), Music Man (Carousel Dinner Theatre), Rocky Horror Show (Kent Stage), Celebrity Cruises, among others. Kyle holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Kent State. Love and thanks to his supportive family. “For Maddie.”

SEAN P. METTE (Uncle Ernie)

has most recently been seen as Dave in The Full Monty at The Carnegie and Mr. Croup in Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere at the Know Theatre of Cincinnati.  Sean is in his 15th season with Madcap Puppets, where he is the Booking and Communications Manager. Finally, Sean is the Executive Artistic Director of Autumn Kaleidoscope, whose most recent production, Billy: The Haunting of William Howard Taft, premiered at the Cincinnati Fringe Festival.

TY RACE (Ten-Year-Old Tommy)

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TIA SEAY (The Gypsy, Ensemble)

is a stay-at-home mom by day, and with the support of her loving husband & family, she can follow her dreams by night. She has been seen most recently as Effie White in DREAMGIRLS at The Carnegie. She has also been seen as Asaka in Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ Once on this island, Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act (Dayton Playhouse), Lady Of The Lake in SPAMALOT, Sarah in Ragtime (in Dayton, where she resides), and in ONE NIGHT ONLY: THE MUSIC OF DREAMGIRLS with The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, as well as a variety of other shows. ”[Proverbs 18:16]”

ANNIE SCHNEIDER (Mrs. Walker)

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ZACK STEELE* (Captain Walker)

is a native Cincinnatian turned New Yorker, and is delighted to be returning to his hometown for this production of TOMMY. Most recently, he appeared on the Devou Park Bandshell as a vocalist for the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s “Boogie Band.” TOMMY is Zack’s first theatrical performance on a Cincinnati stage since his portrayal as Huck Finn in BIG RIVER at the The Carnegie in 2010. Some of his favorite regional credits include: Bob Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Hanover Theatre), Anthony Hope in SWEENEY TODD and Patrick in MAME (Human Race Theatre Co.), Young Ben in FOLLIES and Warren in ORDINARY DAYS (Short North Stage), Johnny Cash in RING OF FIRE (Beef & Boards/Great Plains Theatre), Jackson in PUMP BOYS & DINETTES (Great Plains Theatre), and Jimmy in HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY (Infinity Theatre Co.). Zack also recently returned from an international contract on board Holland America Line’s “ms Noordam” as a principal singer. He holds a BFA in Acting from nearby Wright State University. Much love and gratitude to his family, friends, and mentors, without whom this crazy dream could not be possible. Zack is a proud member of Actors Equity. www.ZackSteele.com

SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL SELECT ENSEMBLE (CHOIR)

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JOHN WOLL (Ensemble)

attended Cincinnati’s School for Creative and Performing Arts and performed with Cincinnati Young People’s Theater in his youth. John has always had a passion for performing and storytelling. After college at Ball State University, John moved to California to work for Disney and Universal and has performed in various shows, tours and concerts. Some favorite theater credits include: CRAZY FOR YOU (Bobby), SUESSICAL (Horton), AVENUE Q (Brian), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Jamie), and most recently, Ensemble in DREAMGIRLS at The Carnegie. “Thank you to Josh and Memorial Hall, the crew and cast for the journey and to my friends and family for their love and support. Thanks for supporting the arts!”

 

PRODUCTION TEAM

JEFFERY BUNCH (Assistant Stage Manager)

recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a BFA in Stage Management. As a student at NKU, Jeffery was involved in many positions for the following productions: All Shook Up (ASM, Stitcher), Unfrozen (Stitcher), Human Services (Stitcher), Dancing at Lughnasa (ASM), Emerging Choreographers Showcase: Golden Days (SM), Freshmen Disorientation (ASM), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Beast’s Personal Dresser/Dresser), and Kiss Me Kate (Run Crew/Dresser). Jeffery was also involved as Production Photographer for the Henry Konstantinow Studio Series. For the last two years, he was the Head of Wardrobe for Commonwealth’s Burgertown and THE Odd Couple.

CARISSA GANDENBERGER (Production Stage Manager)

is thrilled to be a member of the TOMMY team.  She serves as the Second Company Stage Manager and Production Assistant for Cincinnati Ballet. Carissa was the Stage Manager for Cincinnati Ballet's inaugural Family Series production of Beauty and the Beast and Collide!, a collaboration with Contemporary Dance Theater. At The Carnegie, she was the Stage Manager for productions of Tenderly, The Full Monty, Rock of Ages, The Last Five Years, Company, and The Underpants, and was the Assistant Stage Manager/Props Master for West Side Story. Elsewhere, Carissa has stage managed for Cincinnati Landmark Productions, Commonwealth Theatre Company, and the Cappies Organization of Cincinnati. “There is nothing better than sharing art, passion, and talent with the world around you.” Carissa would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting the arts.

LESLIE GODDARD (Director, Choreographer)

Leslie Goddard is a native of Aurora, NY where she began performing in musicals with The Auburn Players, The Talent Company and Merry Go Round Theatre.  Most recently, Leslie was seen on the Merry Go Round stage as Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA! Leslie spent a year-and-a-half in Las Vegas performing in the hit Broadway musical JERSEY BOYS, where she played Frankie Valli’s daughter, Francine. Leslie has been seen on Broadway in HAIRSPRAY as Brenda/Penny Pingleton (u/s), at The Kennedy Center in Broadway: Three Generations, and across the country in touring and regional theatre shows. Some favorite roles include: Darlene in Honky Tonk Angels, Delee in Smokey Joe’s Café, and Maggie in A Chorus Line.  In September of 2011, Leslie moved with her husband, David, to Cincinnati, where she has performed as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO at The Carnegie; Missy in The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns and Caroline in Detroit ’67 at The Ensemble Theatre; Deb in Ordinary Days at Short North Stage; and Georgie Bukatinsky in The Full Monty, Agnes Gooch in Mame, and Kenni Flood in Becky’s New Car at The Human Race Theatre. Leslie choreographic credits include Grease, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Addams Family, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oklahoma!, Shrek Jr., Big Fish, and Into The Woods. She also runs MT-Prep, a boutique preparatory studio for high school students looking to pursue musical theatre at the university level.  To date, all her MT-Prep students have been accepted to top BFA programs for musical theatre! www.mt-prep.com

Leslie earned a BFA in Drama from New York University. She is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. Her greatest achievements to date are her incredible daughters, Jocelyn Clementine and Mikayla Alison.

STEVE GOERS (Music Director)

has been very active in the Cincinnati theatre community since relocating from Chicago.  He is an Adjunct Professor on the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music faculty, and has worked with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, the Covedale Center for the Arts, The Carnegie, the Incline Theatre, the Showboat Majestic, Commonwealth Theatre Company, Ovation Theatre, Clear Stage, Performance Gallery, Falcon Theater, Hugo West Theatricals, the School for Creative and Performing Arts, and Northern Kentucky University. He has received multiple Acclaim and LCT awards, including a 2010 Season MVP Acclaim Award. Steve has composed and orchestrated numerous works for theater, industrial video, and film, including collaborations with Chicago playwright/lyricist Alyn Cardarelli on fourteen internationally-distributed musicals for children. These include world premiere adaptations of Where the Wild Things Are, Stellaluna, Peter Pan and Wendy, The Snow Queen, and How I Became a Pirate. He has recently branched into film scoring, and has composed and produced scores for two short films and five feature films, including award-winning Over-the-Rhine. Steve has toured the US and Africa with productions of Barnum, Jersey Boys, and Bubbling Brown Sugar and was featured as pianist and composer on the album Ella Jenkins and a Union of Friends Pulling Together, which received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Children’s Album.  Steve is a graduate of the DePaul University School of Music and CCM.

KEN HOLDT (Choirmaster)

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KATHERINE JACKSON (Hair & Makeup Designer)

is a recent graduate of Northern Kentucky University. She has worked on numerous productions as designer and assistant designer, including favorites Medea and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Katherine also assisted the Wig Master Kiss Me Kate. She is thrilled to be working on Tommy with a wonderful cast and crew.