See below for our amazing, talented, inspiring, and fun cast of characters
Abby Glazer
as Ulla. Acting and singing are some of her favorite things to do. She has been playing piano since she was 5 years old. She thanks every single cast and crew member for always helping her.
Annie Baron
as Ensemble. Annie is a sophomore at Flagstaff High school, where she is a part of the dance team. She has been dancing for eight years and loves it! She is a part of Velocity Dance company and dances at Canyon Dance Academy
Aspen Cosner
as a Nun, Pagent Girl and Ensemble. Aspen is a junior at FALA. She is first and foremost a dancer and has been dancing for thirteen years with productions at Canyon Dance and FALA. However, she loves musical theatre and wanted to try something new and be a part of the community. This is her second show with FAME and second musical theater show overall, Chicago bring her first. She would like to thank the cast and crew for making this show possible, and Nona for “strongly encouraging” Aspen to be a part of this show
Austin Rae
as Carmen Ghia. Austin is a sophomore at BASIS Flagstaff. He has performed in short films, theater, and TV commercials and loves playing piano. Favorite roles include Billy Flynn, Sir Robin and Oliver Twist. Special thanks goes out to Kyle--who invited him to join the Pinocchio Cast many moons ago--and to his mother Tanya--who has taxied and tech'd and everything in between to support his subsequent acting addiction for the last decade! Thanks also to the superstars of FAME...it's selfless team of leaders: Gina, Sara, Bruce, Crystal, Egle, Jane, Sandi and Eric.
Brendan Bamberg
as Police Sgt and Ensemble.
Camille Hernandez
as Nun, Police Officer and Ensemble.
Carson MacPhee
as Bryan, Ensemble
Charlie Spencer
as Roger. Charlie is a junior at FALA. He has been doing theatre for the majority of his life. He has appeared in many roles, including: Hook in Peter and Wendy, John Whilouby in Sense and Sensibility, and Brett in 13. He would like to thank his teachers, his girlfriend, his friends, his family, and everyone who has supported him in his theatre career.
Ella Moore
as Ensemble
Erik Bodine
as Mr. Marks, FDR and Ensemble. Erik is a huge nerd when it comes to video games like the Legend of Zelda, Undertale, and Super Smash Bros. He is currently working on writing his own book as well as many media projects. He also likes to Play his Trumpet and Dungeons & Dragons! This is is first Acting venture with FAME.
Erin
as Ensemble
Hailey Ironside
as Shirley and Ensemble
Henry Spencer
as Judge and Ensemble
Kayden Openshaw
as Bag Lady, Pagent Girl and Ensemble. Kayden has been doing theater for about 10 years, and dancing for about 3 years at Canyon Dance Academy. In her very little spare time, she likes hiking and playing with her 2 dogs. She would like to thank her best friend Joy for being the most amazing human ever and making Kayden join FAME. She is very excited to be working with FAME and can’t wait to continue acting with them.
Kyle Openshaw
as Max Bialystock . Kyle has been doing theatre since he was half the height he is now. While Kyle loves the stage, he spends his time swimming and eating a lot of food. This is Kyle’s last show before he goes off to college and is drowned with student debt and homework. If he doesn’t make it through college at least he can say he performed in a show about old women, gay men, and Hitler.
Macy Martinez
as Usherette, Kiss Me, Ensemble and Dance Captain. Macy is a senior at Northland Preparatory Academy. Macy is not shy of performing. Since age two, she has studied many types of dance, and she hopes to continue this passion well into the future. Between dancing and school, Macy spends her time either rollerskating with friends, binge-watching Frasier, or harassing her cat, Kitty. She would like to thank her lovely parents, friends, and Christine for supporting her, as well as the cast and crew for making this show unbelievably fun.
Max Hanson
as Hans (Stormtrooper #1)
Melanie Santana-Propper
as Hold Me and Student Director's Assistant. Melanie is a 19 year who is has done several plays through out the years such as, Chicago, 9 to 5, and West Side Story. She would like to thank the production crew of FAME, especially Gina, for giving her the chance to work behind the curtain on this show. It has been a wonderful experience. She would like to dedicate this show to her fellow castmates who are graduating high school in the spring; she will miss working with them and hopes that their dreams come true
Noah Bessler
as Workman, Jack and Ensemble. Noah is fifteen years old and a tenth grader at FALA. His past roles include Starlord in Romeo and Juliet, the small blond kid with the name that is hard to spell in Les Mis and the guy who gets killed by the bunny in Spamalot. Noah would like to thank his mother for driving him to and from rehearsal.
Nona Hungate
as Usherette, Pagent Girl, Touch Me and Ensemble. Nona is a junior at BASIS Flagstaff. She has been doing theater for most of her life and it is one of her favorite pass times. In the past she has played Nala in The Lion King, Babette in Beauty and the Beast, and Roxie in Chicago. She has also been involved in the production side as a choreographer and music director for BASIS's shows 101 Dalmatians, and The Little Mermaid. Theater has opened up many doors in Nona's life, and she is absolutely thrilled to be involved in another show. She would like to thank the wonderful cast and crew who helped make this show possible, and her parents for helping create this company and always believing in and supporting her.
Rosie Ryan
as Franz and Ensemble. Rosie is a senior at NPA and is 18 years old. She has been doing theater since she was teeny tiny. Her past roles include Babette in Beauty in the Beast, Maria in West Side Story, and Cosette in Les Miserables. She would like to thank her mom for devoting so much of her time to teaching a bunch of teenagers. She is dedicating her performance to Mrs.Wilkins, who she hopes would be proud of her singing in this production and would laugh at all of the jokes.
Rumi Dovzak
as Scott, Rolf and Ensemble. I am a junior at Flagstaff High School and have previously been in Spamalot as Lancelot, and West Side Story as Diesel. I am excited to have been part of FAME's debut show Chicago and grateful to be working alongside my talented cast mates in this new production.
Sascha Parafinuik
as Kevin and Ensemble. Sascha is a Sophomore at Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy. In his most recent productions Sascha has been Mother of Dennis in Spamalot and Farkus in A Christmas Story. He would like to thank all of the amazing and hard-working people in this show for everything that they have done and for just being great people overall.
Zane Walden
as Leo Bloom, Opening Night Theatre-Goer, Dancer. Zane is thrilled to be doing The Producers with FAME! His family has a history with the show as one of his Uncles performed as a swing in the original Broadway cast, leading to him starring as Leo Bloom shortly thereafter. This is Zane's second production with the company, and he's ecstatic to make this his last musical theatre performance in Flagstaff. Zane is a class of 2018 graduate from FALA, and is very excited to continue his training in the performing arts at AMDA New York and Los Angeles. Zane has been passionately pursuing musical theatre since his education at FALA, attending theatre, dance, and musical classes for 6 years. His favorite roles include; Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret; Evan Goldman in 13: The Musical; and Van in Dog Sees God. Zane would love to thank his teachers, parents, friends, and Uncle for their continuous support and for pushing him to keep tapping his way through life.