Titanic Cast

Joseph Bell / Wallace Hartley (Tony Peter Agati)
Recently appeared as Bill Austin in Mamma Mia! at the Francis Wilson Playhouse in Clearwater. Prior credits include 9 to 5, RIPCORD!, Sweet Charity, The Odd Couple, Man of La Mancha (Sancho Panza), Sweeney Todd (Pirelli), and The Producers (Max Bialystock).
(Ensemble) (Mackenzie Bainer)
Is a recent graduate from Wiesbaden and has been doing theatre for 8 years. She has done shows like Beauty and the Beast, Matilda, She Kills Monsters, and many more. She plans on being a crime scene tech and will participate in the Disney College Program this April.
Choreographer / Eleanor Widener (Devan Bittinger)
Is a life-long performer, dancer, and choreographer. She teaches dance classes to all ages and skill levels at the Carrollwood Cultural Center and choreographs for performances around the Tampa area. She is excited to be performing on the Carrollwood Cultural Center's stage again.
William Murdoch (Carl Canestrano)
Is excited for this show, no matter how it ends! It’s an honor to share the stage with many talented performers. Previous roles; Nunsense A-Men! (Regina) and A Funny Thing…Forum (Senex). Carl enjoys singing with the Carrollwood Community Choir, golfing, and enjoying the sunshine with his girlfriend, Kristin.
Madeleine Astor (Katie Castonguay)
Is an Eckerd College graduate she has been a professional actor and teaching artist for over 12 years. Acting credits include Fahrenheit 451, Hay Fever, Taming of the Shrew, Crimes of the Heart, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, Biloxi Blues, and The Children’s Hour. Thank you for supporting Carrollwood Cultural Center!
Stewardess Hutchinson (Cynthia Fryer Cohen)
Is professor emeritus at USF where she taught improv, negotiation, and conflict resolution to MBA students. She previously appeared in Carrollwood Cultural Center productions of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and 26 Pebbles and is thrilled to be in Titanic. She is alto section leader in the Carrollwood Community Chorus.
Harold Bride (Joseph Conrad)
Has been through many shows across the Tampa area, I am a high school student going to college for music theory. This is my first show in a year of being silent in the theater community. I can't wait to get back into the flow of musical performance.
Frederick Barrett (Chris Cordero)
Is thrilled to return to the Carrollwood Cultural Center after being in Seussical (Cat in the Hat). Favorite roles; Biloxi Blues (Roy Selridge), Titanic (Harold Bride), and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Snoopy), next up Mad Theatre’s Assassins (Zangara). He is also a former member of NYC’s S.T.A.R. Theatre and U.S. Air Force’s Tops in Blue.
Mme. Aubert (Mary A. David)
Is thrilled to be participating in her first performance at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. Thank you to my husband (Jeremey) and my son (Evan) for being so supportive. You two are my world. Thank you God for giving me this opportunity and to my family for making me who I am.
Kate Mullins (Jessica Duncan)
Is excited to be playing Kate Mullins in Titanic. She would like to thank Erin and Amanda for being so amazing to work with on the “Kate Crew.” Jessica would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support in her theater projects.
Alice Beane (Leanna Ferguson)
Has been seen at the Carrollwood Cultural Center in Lend Me a Tenor (Maria) anad Oliver (Widow Corney) and elsewhere in Violet, Something’s Afoot, Into the Woods, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Titanic is a voyage she has always wanted to embark upon and is excited to help portray this poignant event.
Henry Etches / Herbert J. Pittman (Joel Ferrer)
Is thrilled to return to the Carrollwood Cultural Center to finally help sink this ship! He is excited to return to live theatre after a two-year hiatus and wants to thank his friends and family for their unending love and support.
Joseph Boxhall / Edgar Beane (Gabe Flores)
Is a Tampa-based theatre artist that wears many hats; writer, composer, director, and actor. Thanks to the creative team for allowing him to jump onboard. Outside of the theatre, Gabe works for the public school system and thanks his wife, Trisha, and daughter, Penelope, for letting him play make-believe at night.
Charles Lightoller / Benjamin Guggenheim (Mackley Fogarty)
Has been in Plan 9 from Outer Space, Arsenic & Old Lace, and The Parchman Hour; also, behind the camera RENT: In Concert, We Will Remember, and a number of live-streamed performances. He had the privilege to film, adapt, and direct the Center's production of H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu.
Robert Hichens / John B. Thayer (Christopher Kadonsky-Grant)
Has done a number of shows with MAS Theater and a handful of events with Carrollwood Cultural Center, but still considers himself quite new to the stage. That said, I am so thankful to be here among my chosen family.
J.J. Astor (Zach "Hippie" Griswold)
Is excited to be making is debut on the big stage at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, having previously performed in The Studio with Behind Closed Doors. He would like to thank Jess for bringing him aboard, and his Fiance Anne for her constant support and love.
Latimer / Frank Carlson / J.H. Rogers (Aaron Hernandez)
Has lived in Pasco County since 2017. He is an Illinois native just like the director! What he is doing now outside of theatre is that he is a newly registered Secondary English Education major at USF. Titanic is the second production that he has done.
Marion Thayer (Caitlein Jayne Jammo)
Is so excited to perform with such a talented cast and crew! She studied theatre and mathematics at the UF somehow to end up as an attorney in Clearwater. She thanks her friends and family for all of the love and support they have always shown. Pinky!
Ensemble (Katie Kocher)
Is pleased to be part of the Center’s production of Titanic. She has sung in church choirs and Sing Out Tampa Bay with the Florida Orchestra. She is currently a member of the Carrollwood Community Chorus.
Kate Murphy (Amanda LeFloch)
Her professional cruise ship experience gave her firsthand experience with how passengers really act. She grew up in North Dakota and has a degree in Music Education, so she knows how to save a sinking ship (a class full of kids playing the recorder). Love to Evan and Elliott.
Edith Corse Evans (Terry LaRosa)
Sings in the Carrollwood Community Chorus. She has appeared in the Center’s productions of The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Come Blow Your Horn, Murder on The Nile, Sweet Charity, The Dining Room, Damn Yankees, and Oliver. She also appeared in the film production of The Call of Cthulhu.
Charles Clarke (James Madden)
His 4th show at the Center, this show means so much to him as this is his last for a while but he will be back. He would like to dedicate his performance to his dear friend John “Popa” Castaneda! May he Rest In Peace.
Capt. E.J. Smith (Randy Magruder)
Has been in theatre since 2009, and is delighted to be in his second show in Carrollwood, following Lend Me a Tenor (Henry). He would like to thank his family for support in getting to Carrollwood for rehearsals…and regardless of what you hear, he is honestly not to blame.
Charlotte Cardoza (Jenifer Mirin)
has enjoyed working with this amazing cast. She’s a professionally trained vocalist and has a degree in theatre. Recent performances include Masquerade, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Arsenic & Old Lace (SM), Hot Mikado AD), and Bandstand presents...the Fifties. She also enjoys singing with the Carrollwood Community Chorus.
Ida Straus (Jill Finnerty Ricardo)
Is a wife and mother of 8 homeschooled theater kids. She was seen here at the Center in Seussical and serves as VP of Production at Arts in Motion. Jill is the Founder/President of the Uhuru Watoto Project, a grassroots non-profit that educates, feeds, and clothes girls in Tanzania.
Bandsman Taylor / DaMico / Ensemble (Reagan Ricardo)
Is 14 years old and an actor, athlete and pianist. He has been seen here at the Center as Oliver in Oliver. He recently played Rolf in The Sound of Music and can be seen as Lord Farquaad in Shrek in May, both at Arts in Motion.
Frederick Fleet / George Widener (Rhett Richardo)
Is 18 years old and a passionate actor and director. He has been seen here at the Center in Oliver and Singin’ in the Rain and served as assistant director for Seussical. Rhett will attend The Catholic University of America in the Fall to study for a BFA in Acting.
Bandsman Bricoux / DaMico / Ensemble (Rio Ricardo )
Is a 12-year-old actor and dancer. She was seen here at the Center in Oliver and Seussical. Rio won first place at Access Broadway’s 2021 national competition for Quiet”(Matilda). Rio recently played Brigitta in The Sound of Music and will play Gingy in Shrek, both at Arts in Motion.
Bandsman Bricoux / Ensemble (Rio Ricardo )
Is a 12-year-old actor and dancer. She was seen here at the Center in Oliver and Seussical. Rio won first place at Access Broadway’s 2021 national competition for Quiet”(Matilda). Rio recently played Brigitta in The Sound of Music and will play Gingy in Shrek, both at Arts in Motion.
J. Bruce Ismay (Craig Ruska)
Recently directed Meshuggah-Nuns last year at the Center, and was last on stage for Indoor/Outdoor in January of 2020. Thank you to his incredible cast, crew, family, friends, and leading lady Erin. “Confidence is good, but overconfidence always sinks the ship.” – Oscar Wilde.
Kate McGowen (Erin Ruska)
Has appeared in multiple Center productions with some favorite roles including 9-to-5 (Judy Bernly), Nunsense shows (Robert Anne), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Congregant). Much love and thanks to the production team, cast, crew, her family, friends, husband Craig, and their holy terrier, Cooper.
The Major / Jim Farrell (Trevor Rockwell Salmon)
Is excited to be returning to the Center for the first time since The Hunchback of Notre Dame! Recent shows include The Odd Couple (Oscar Madison) with Tarpon Arts, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theseus) with St. Petersburg Shakespeare Festival, and Nice Work If You Can Get It (Duke Mahoney) at Carrollwood Players.
Isidor Straus (Bob Sheehan)
Is so happy to be back on stage after a long COVID break. This cast and crew have been inspirational! Thanks to Paul Berg for his guidance, direction, and confidence, and to Mary Jo and Michelle for professional music direction. Enjoy the show!
Caroline Neville (Alianna Waggoner )
Is thrilled to debut with the Carrollwood Cultural Center! She is a graduate of Blake High School, where she received Master Certification in Theater Performance. Past credits include Mamma Mia (Donna), Chorus Line (Judy), and Les Misérables (Eponine/Fantine). Thanks to the cast and crew for a great experience!
Thomas Andrews (Curtis Williams)
Hails from NYC where he began performing at an early age. He is thrilled that this production of Titanic is finally a reality. Curtis is grateful for the incredible love and support from his family and friends and would like to thank everyone involved with this incredible show!