Hello, Dolly! Cast

Abby grew up in Minster and currently teaches vocal and general music for Minster Local Schools. When she's not on stage, Abby enjoys spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She also serves as a music minister at St. Augustine and as a member of the Crescent Players board. She is thrilled to be returning to the stage in a dream role! Past roles include - Madison County Arts Council: Winifred in "Once Upon a Mattress." Crescent Players: Fiona in "Shrek: the Musical."

A man of many talents, Andy has a special place in his heart for live theatre. He was most recently the understudy for Shrek in Shrek: the Musical (2016). Offstage, Andy is a light and sound technician and serves as the Auditorium Manager for the James F. Dicke Auditorium. He also heads up social media at NKTelco. Past roles include - Cedarville University: Jacob in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof. Crescent Players: Papa Ogre/Shrek (understudy) in Shrek: the Musical.

Ethan is from Minster and is currently attending Ohio State University in Lima. He has been in 4 musicals with Crescent Players, and was also a part of the original production of Hello Dolly back in 2019, playing the part of Barnaby. In his free time, Ethan likes to play Dungeons and Dragons, watch movies, and play the guitar. He hopes everyone will have an amazing time watching the show! Past roles include - Crescent Players: Eugene in Grease, Barnaby in Hello, Dolly!

Gavyn is currently a junior at Botkins High School, where he recently led their drama club's production of "Newsies" as Jack Kelly. Gavyn has also been on the swim team for the past 3 years. After graduation, he plans on continuing to act and sing in college. He has loved playing such a fun character, as Barnaby Tucker, and playing with the Crescent Players. Past roles include - Botkins HS Drama Club: Jack Kelly in "Newsies," Cogsworth in "Beauty and the Beast."

Rachel is a 20 year old, junior at Wright State Lake Campus. She is studying early childhood education. She currently resides in St. Henry and is the daughter of Mike and Julie Werling. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, writing, singing and playing the piano and cello. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, fiancé Cody and three dogs and cat, Tootsie, Milo, Molly, and Missy. Past roles include - Jay Country Civic Theatre: Gingy in Shrek: the Musical, Anna in Frozen Jr, Jovie in Elf the Musical. St. Henry HS Drama Club: Laurey in Oklahoma, Beth in Little Women, Janessa in Playing the Game.

Madelyn is 16 years old from originally from Fairborn. She's been in New Bremen since 2017. She enjoys singing, acting, and playing her trombone. Her passion for performing comes from growing up in a musical household and her mother's passions. In her free time, she also enjoys painting and drawing. She plans to get a degree in musical theater/musical education or in art/animation. Past roles include - New Bremen HS Drama Club: Mrs. Trunchbull in "Matilda, the musical."

Dominic is from St. Henry. He is currently goes to St. Henry High School and to Tri Star in their Graphic Communications program. In his free time, Dominic likes to play video games and Dungeons & Dragons with friends. He hopes everyone enjoys the performance. Past roles include - St. Henry HS Drama Club: Drake in "Annie Jr."

Hope is from Minster. She loves reading, singing, music, and being with the people she loves. She is also a cheerleader for both football and basketball at Minster High School. She likes to show people they can do anything they love, and do always do things that make you happy. Be unapologetically you, no matter what! Past roles include - Minster HS Drama Club: Kelly in A True Story: Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars, Goldilocks in 12 Angry Villains. Crescent Players: a Sunflower in Shrek: the Musical

Rachel is from Minster and teaches at Bradford Middle School. She has been a part of Crescent Players for 9+ years. She enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and family, and going to the movies. She also co-runs the Bradford High School Drama Club. Past roles include - Crescent Players: Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, the White Rabbit/Donkey (understudy) in Shrek: the Musical, Ms. Glutch in The Wizard of Oz. Various productions with the Minster High School Drama Club (2005-2009).

Nicholas Baird is the assistant band director of Minster Local Schools and a lover and performer of theatre and band music. He also enjoys long walks on the beach, eating chocolate, sarcasm, and all things musical. In his spare time, when not working at Marshalls and teaching band, Nick likes to nap, travel, and sing and dance! Excited to be on stage once again in Hello Dolly! Past roles include - Back Stage, Played Percussion, Conducted, and Performed in too many roles to list.

Harriet has been in the New Bremen for 22 years. 20 of which has been part of the Crescent Players off and on. She is happily married to a great guy, Jamie, who indulges her need for the stage and cats! She's also a proud mom of 2 adult kids, Andy & Amber and a sweet son-in-law, Kolton, of which all 3 are in this production! This group has become my extended family and is growing by the year! Past roles include - Crescent Players: Mrs Greer in "Annie," Glinda in "The Wizard of Oz," Elsa in "The Sound of Music."

This is Jersey first theatre production. She is from St. Marys and enjoys soccer, dancing, and wrestling. Jersey also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She's very athletic and has been dancing for nine years. She has enjoyed opportunities to sing and perform. She has sang the National Anthem in Michigan. Her music idol is Dolly Parton and Broadway in Nashville is her favorite place ever.

Macy is an 8th at New Bremen. She has always been full of life and the theater was a great fit. She enjoys gymnastics, track and cross country, and is a part of Robotic at New Bremen High School's Lego League Team. Past roles include - Crescent Players: Chorus in "Annie." New Bremen HS Drama Club: Chorus in "Into the Woods" and Mrs. White in "Clue."

Kamryn is a freshman at New Bremen High School. She's a part of the NBHS color guard and plays the trumpet in the concert band. She also is a member of the NBHS Academic Team. Recently, she was a part of the District 3 Honors Choir. In her free time, Kamryn loves to sing, paint, rollerblade and hang out with friends. Past roles include - Crescent Players: Annie in Annie.

Judith has been playing the role of Barnaby's mother (A.K.A. Gavyn Sanchez) for the past 17 years, and it has been her favorite roles. She has had a lot of fun being a part of the chorus and will hopefully continue being a part of musical theatre. Past roles include - Laurey in "Oklahoma," Amalia Balash in "She Loves Me."

Sophie's a sophomore at Minster High School and plays volleyball as well as track and field. She loves playing in the symphonic band at her school and practicing her sports with friends. Sophie also dances at New Bremen Dance School, where she's performed since she was 3. She has only one brother, Sam and loves animals and working at the Mile Creek Animal Hospital.

Grace is from Minster and is a junior at Minster High School. She loves to act and have fun! She loves film, music, production, and some dancing every once in awhile! She really loves this cast and crew and hopes you enjoy watching what we’ve put together! Past roles include - Minster HS Drama Club: Step Mother in "12 Angry Villains," Ava in "A True Story Told by a Bunch of Lying Liars."

Izzy is from Minster and plays flute in band. She also sings in the Minster HS choir and is a member of the drama club.

Savina is very excited to be a part of Hello, Dolly! with the Cresent Players. Originally hailing from NYC, Savina grew up spending many a day at the theaters her hometown had to offer. After a childhood of great experiences on screen, she participated in several cabarets as well as on stage with Jesus Christ Superstar and Camelot (waaaay off Broadway). After studying opera at The University at Albany, she left music behind for research, and eventually education. Kismet happened when Savina and her family moved to Minster, and she met Abby Brigadoi who introduced her to The Crescent Players. Savina is so excited to find such an amazing and supportive group of people to have so much fun with.