Parade Cast

David R. Gordonis delighted to be performing at ATG, alongside an incredible cast and team, telling this powerful story! Favorite credits include: Lonny (Rock Of Ages), Jimmy (1st Nat’l Tour - Flashdance), Roger (Int’l Tour, Grease), Huey (Memphis), Abraham (Altar Boyz), and the 1st Nat’l Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. During the pandemic, while at an extended “intermission,” David and his wife created their own wine label based in Sonoma! Theatre inspired wine using high quality vineyards and fine-wine making techniques. Check it out! www.IntermissionCellars.com. Endless love to my wife Kristin, My baby boy Cooper, my big ol' family, Hunter, and my team at DGRW! @DRGeffects @IntermissionCellars

Megan McGinnis recently toured with the North American company of Come From Away. Prior to that, she completed the Off-Broadway run of Daddy Long Legs, originating the role of Jerusha Abbott, both nationally and internationally (Ovation Award, Jeff Nomination, London What’s On Stage Nomination). Broadway: Side Show (Revival, Standby Daisy/Violet), Les Miserables (Revival, Eponine), Little Women (Beth), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Thoroughly Modern Millie, Diary of Anne Frank, Parade. Film/TV: Anywhere But Here, A Goofy Movie, “Younger,” "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2nd season recurring). Recordings: Daddy Long Legs, Little Women, Parade, Sutton Foster’s Wish and Take Me to the World. She made her directing debut in 2018 with Daddy Long Legs at Theatre Raleigh.

RJ Christian is a NYC based actor, singer, musician, and NYU Steinhardt Vocal Performance alum (Class of 2021). Pumped to sing some JRB on a professional stage. Some favorite credits include Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Caterpillar (Wonderland), and Mitch Mahoney (...Spelling Bee).As a writer, he’s contributed music and lyrics to Ratatouille: The Musical, For You, Paige, and is the co creator of Morbin Time: The Morbius Parody Musical. Voice by Jamon Maple, rep by Hell’s Kitchen Agency. Come catch The Sample Platter at 54 Below on March 28th. @RJtheComposer everywhere.

Joseph Dellger is delighted to be part of Parade and to work with Hunter Foster again. Broadway: Father in Ragtime, The Coroner in Porgy and Bess, Magnus in Lestat, and William Randolph Hurst in Scandalous. Off Broadway: Bellomy AND Hucklebee in The Fantasticks. Regional Theater: Frank in Native Gardens at Ivoryton Theater, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd at The Rev., Birling in An Inspector Calls at Pioneer, Sandor in Bells are Ringing at Berkshire Theater Festival, Andre in The Phantom of the Opera at the Curren Theater, Jacques Brel…Paris at Alliance Theater, Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at Arvada Ctr, Inspector Hanke in The Visit at Goodman, Padre in Man of La Mancha at Goodspeed Opera House, Ben in Follies at Signature Theater. For Juli.

Jack Dossett is delighted to be returning to the American Theater Group, where he appeared in Bridges of Madison County. Jack is a recent graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory, where he performed in Hair and Parade. He would like to thank everyone in his swirl for all of their incredible love and support. You can find him on Instagram @jack.dossett

Peter is a recently retired school social worker, now in private practice. He was an early graduate from SUNY Purchase’s acting conservatory, and his last professional acting gig was 40 years ago. For the past 25 years, he’s been involved in community and educational theatre, acting, directing, producing and teaching in Westchester and Fairfield counties. Peter is co-founder and artistic director of LawnChair Theatre, Westchester’s only free outdoor summer traveling Shakespeare company.

Kaleb Jenkins (he/him/his) is thrilled to join the company of Parade after wrapping up his run in the National Tour of Hairspray. A Charlotte, NC native, Kaleb is now a die-hard Jersey boy. CCU alum #chantsup. Many thanks to Josh Sassanella and my wife/bff Karen. IG @kalebjacejenkins TikTok @kaleslaw

Kristen Kaiser is a New York City based actress who is thrilled to be making her American Theater Group debut in such a powerful show. Recently, Kirsten was in the World Premiere of "Time Stops" the musical and recorded its original cast album (To Be Released Soon). Some of her favorite recent roles include Molly (Ghost) and April (Company). She wants to thank her family and friends for their constant support! @kirstenbleu_ www.kirstenbleukaiser.com

Broadway credits include: South Pacific, Purlie and House of Flowers. National Tour of Parade and Les Miserables several European tours, Off bway: Liberty the musical. Favorite roles include Coalhouse in Ragtime, Delray in Memphis, Andrew Carnes in Oklahoma, Babershop quartet in The Music Man, Papa in Starlight Express, Tonton in Once on this Island, Sportin Life in Porgy and Bess, Jake in Side Show, Pa in The Color Purple and many more. Thanks to my Agent Craig at Avalon Artist for their support and trusting my talent and my partner Bob for putting up with me and my Best Friends Maestro Jalmari and Dorothy for their help as well as Frank. Faceboook/Instragram; Mingo Long.

Abby Middleton is honored to be in this production of Parade-one of her top favorite shows. Recent Credits: Meg March (Little Women), Maggie (Lend Me a Tenor), Magnolia (Show Boat), Ariel (The Little Mermaid - Helen Hayes nominated), Eliza u/s (My Fair Lady), Laurey u/s (Oklahoma!). Big thanks to the creative team and American Theater Group for this opportunity and my family and friends for their support-especially the last few years! www.abbymiddleton.com Instagram @abby.f.middleton.

James is beyond excited to be a part of such a wonderful show with this amazing cast, crew, and creatives. Most notably, James has spent last few holiday seasons as “The Grinch” in the national tour of How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. Other credits include 42nd Street (Julian Marsh), Guys & Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Vincent (Theo Van Gogh), I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Man # 2), Proof (Hal), as well as multiple productions of Jekyll & Hyde, The Full Monty, and Newsies. All my love to my family, my friends, my agents, and my Amanda for all their support. For Dad, Always. www.jamesschultz.net / Instagram: @jamesdschultz

Liam Searcy (he/him) is a composer/actor/bartender based in New York City. He is always thankful for the support of his wife Brooke and The Luedtke Agency. Theatre credits include: Jamie in The Last Five Years, Dick Avery in Funny Face, Kenickie in Grease. Film: Victor in Harriet (2019).

Samantha Soybel is thrilled to make her debut with American Theater Group. She is currently attending both Hillsborough High School (HHS) and Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) where she is a part of the Theater Arts Program as a vocal major. She just starred as Elle Woods in HHS’ Legally Blonde, and she is now excited to join her first professional production.

Amaya White is a New Jersey native and excited to be joining the cast of Parade! Recent credits include the first national tour of An Officer in a Gentleman (Casey Seeger), Beehive (Milwaukee Rep), and Jelly’s Last Jam. Amaya is a proud graduate of Montclair State University and the LINK program. Endless thanks to God, the Collective, family, and friends. IG: @yourstrulyamaya Website: amayawhite.com

Reilly Wilmit is so excited to work with American Theater Group on yet another wonderful production! She is a recent graduate of Wagner College’s Theatre Performance program. Credits included Ensemble/Understudy Marian in The Bridges of Madison County (American Theater Group), Luisa in The Fantasticks (River West Music Theatre), Lily Garland in On the 20th Century (Wagner College), and Florinda in Into the Woods (Wagner College)

Alex Carr is thrilled to return to the stage and American Theater Group in such a poignant and profound piece. Last seen with ATG in their production of The Bridges of Madison County (Michael), Alex is a New York City based Actor, Writer and Vocal Coach, and is beyond proud to join this brilliant cast and creative team. To Mom, Dad, David, Jeanette and Nola -- I wouldn't be here without you. LINK, MSUMT. @AlexCCarr / AlexCharlesCarr.com.

Doug McLaughlin is a resident of Hillsborough NJ and a graduate of Temple University. Favorite credits include The Book of Will (Henry Condell), Angels in America (Belize), A Few Good Men (Jack Ross), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddie), Pippin (Leading Player) and The Who’s Tommy (Cousin Kevin). Many thanks and immense gratitude to the great Jim Vagias, Hunter, Jackie, Rachel, Michael Kiesling and our amazing and gifted cast and crew. All my love to Amy, Charlee, and Teddy. You are my greatest adventure. Instagram: @fitbydoug website: fitbydoug.com

Rachel Sabo-Hedges (she/they) is a proud Jewish-American director, actor, producer, and creator with a passion for new works and old works turned anew and she is thrilled to be assisting Hunter once again! Some of her other directing credits include: Bridges of Madison County at Axelrod Performing Arts Center (Assistant to Hunter Foster), So This Happened by Derek Davidson at Theater Lab NYC (director), Talkback by Derek Davidson at The Tank NYC (director), 35MM: A Musical Exhibition with the Black Theater Ensemble of WCU (director, stage and film). She thanks her Dad, the American Theater Group for sharing this story and her amazing friends who motivate her to lead with kindness and grace. IG: @rachelksabohedges