WHO’S WHO in the CAST
(H. Chandler), Rock of Ages
(Ensemble) and 9 to 5 (D. Rhodes). Ohio native
and Wright State University graduate. “Love and
thanks to friends, family and the Cinderella and
Work Light family!” @natgirard.
JOANNA JOHNSON () is thrilled to tour
with Cinderella! Favorite past roles include Sister
Mary Patrick in Gertrude McFuzz in
Seussical and Paulette in Legally Blonde. “All my
love to family, friends, The Roster and the entire
Cinderella and Work Light family!” Proud Utah
native and Utah State alum. @joanimaljohnson.
CHRISTOPHER SWAN (Sebastian). National
tours:
Favorite regional:
(American Stage), Rabbit Hole (Florida
Rep), Race (Ocean State) and the one-man, multicharacter
(Hippodrome). A
graduate of The Boston Conservatory, he dedicates
his performance to Hoppi!
LEYLA ALI (Ensemble). Originally from
Melbourne, Australia, Leyla is a Performing Arts
Institute graduate, inspired by live theater from a
young age. Her experience includes performing in
Japan, Singapore and on the high seas around the
world. Most recently, she had her U.S. stage debut in
at Cortland Repertory Theatre.
BETH ANDERSON (
) is thrilled to join the cast of Cinderella!
National tour: Other favorite
credits:
Musical (Ensemble);
(Rosa Bud); and (Ariel).
“Thanks to the creative team, family and friends
for the love and support!”
EMILY APPLEBAUM ( )
is thrilled to be making her national tour debut!
Previous credits: Bye Bye Birdie (Goodspeed
Opera House). Rider University B.F.A. M.T.
graduate. “Thanks to the Cinderella team, as
well as my teachers and family. Endless love and
thanks to my parents for their constant love and
JOHN BARSOIAN (
Sebastian) is thrilled to be returning to the forest
after a wonderful year! National tour: Ragtime
(Ensemble). Off-Broadway: Fiorella (Ensemble).
Other roles include Mary Poppins (Bert), A Man
of No Importance (Breton Beret) and
(Robert Martin). A huge thank you
to friends and family for their love and support!
@barsoysauce.
KAITLYN MAYSE (Ella) is delighted to
be returning to the forest! Recent credits:
(Belle),
Woods (Rapunzel), 1776 (Martha Jefferson),
(Ensemble/Swing). B.F.A. Indiana
University—Bloomington. “Love to friends, family
and the entire Cinderella team for teaching
Kaitlynmayse.com. @kaitlynmayse.
LUKAS JAMES MILLER (). Regional:
Girlfriend (Signature Theatre);
(Charleston Stage);
(Virginia Musical Theatre); Pippin (Greenbrier
Valley Theatre);
(Cortland
Repertory Theatre);
Horrors (The Huron Playhouse). Education: James
Madison University, 2017, musical theater.
ZINA ELLIS (Marie) is thrilled to make her
national tour debut with the Cinderella team!
Favorite credits include Rona Lisa Peretti in
Claire in Ordinary Days and
Phoebe Meryll in “Love
to my family and friends.” B.A. Yale University.
Zinaellis.com.
SARAH SMITH (Madame). National/international
tours: (Rosie),
Opera (Carlotta). Regional: (Witch),
(Pennywise), (Prospera),
Lend me a Tenor (Maria), (Rona),
(Narrator). “Gratitude to Nikki Grillos,
Joy Dewing and the Work Light team. Love to my
weird.” Sarahsmithnyc.com.@Sarahnycsmith.
CARLOS MORALES (Lord Pinkleton). National
tours: 42nd Street 2015–16 (Doc, Mac, Thug),
42nd Street 2016–17 (Andy Lee). Regional: 42nd
Street (Ensemble/Asst. Choreographer). From this
bio, one might assume 42 is the answer to life, the
universe and everything. “Love you, Mom!”
NIC CASAULA (
credits include Julius Caesar (Shakespeare in the
Park/The Public Theater), Santa in
Story (national tour), Jimmy in
Musical (national/international tours) and Gus in
(Maine State Music Theater).
Proud NYU graduate. “For Mom!” Instagram:
@NicCoolKidCasaula.
NATALIE GIRARD () is
thrilled to make her national tour debut! Credits
include (H. Berry),
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