The Rocky Horror Show Cast

Bryan Brown is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He is 28 years old and has been performing musical theatre since 11th grade. Some of the shows he has performed in Shrek the Musical (Donkey, Beauty and the Beast (Beast, Gaston), West Side Story (Bernardo), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey 2), The Little Mermaid, (King Triton) and The Wiz (Tin Man). He is hoping to go back to school soon to earn a degree in musical theatre and become part of the actor’s equity with Broadway being the ultimate end goal!! He is grateful for all the opportunities so far on all the stages he has performed on.

Tia is thrilled to be making her SUFT debut in Rocky Horror! She holds a BFA in Acting from Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, and most recently starred as Waitress #1 in Rock of Ages at ASGT. Other theatre credits include Fraulein Kost in Cabaret, Dionne in Hair, The Witch in Into the Woods, and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show! This is Tia's third time performing in this wacky, campy show, and is touch-a-touched to be playing Janet. Tia thanks her family, friends, boyfriend, and dog Daisy for their never-ending love and support. Don't Dream it, Be it!

Jake is overjoyed to be a part of another SUFT production, and his first at Doodlehatch! Recent credits include Bright Star (Billy Cane) at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, Little Women the Musical (Professor Bhaer) at University of Maryland, and Loserville (Michael Dork) at Fredericktowne Players. Jake would like to thank the cast/crew, his friends, family, coworkers, dogs, students, girlfriend, and anyone else who would like to be thanked.

Kristen Cooley is thrilled to be on the boards again after a 6-year hiatus. Some of her favorite roles include: Uncle Fester in The Adam’s Family, Mitch Mahoney in 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Kate Murphy in Titanic, the musical, Madam Dindon in La Cage Aux Folles and Mama Ogre in Shrek with many others. Along with performing, she has directed and musically directed multiple productions throughout the area. All my love to Holly!

This is Marianne's first appearance with Stand Up for Theatre, where she is so excited to be playing the role of Columbia. Marianne has also appeared in “Arsenic and Old Lace” as Martha Brewster, "Camelot" as Lady Anne/Ensemble, and in two 48 Hour film projects, "The Future," and “Sound Off.” Marianne inherited her life-long love of theatre from her father, Paul Hester. She resides in Catonsville with her husband Bob, the love of her life, where they raised their 3 children.

Michael Zellhofer is ecstatic to be making his SUFT stage debut. He has been an Assistant Director of the Maryland Performing Arts Institute at Towson University. Some favorite roles include Music Man (Mayor Shinn), Man of La Manca (Don Quixote/Cervantes, Jekyll and Hyde (Sir Danvers Carew) and Phantom of the Opera (Firmin Richard). He is honored to work with such a talented cast. My love to my children for always being by my side.

Gage Wright is from North Pole, Alaska. His first foray into theatre was All Shook Up (ensemble). He has performed in Footloose the Musical (featured extra), Midsummer Night's Dream (Lysander), Leader of the Pack (ensemble and stunt coordinator), Cinderella the Musical (ensemble and tech director). Jesus Christ Superstar (ensemble and stunt coordinator) and Les Misérables (student) in Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, Shrek the Musical (assistant tech director and tech coordinator). He studied Trumpet performance at University of Alaska Fairbanks with a focus on Jazz, where he worked as an assistant stage manager for 2 years.

Alex Clasing is pleased to be in this production of Rocky Horror.

Christopher Pence (Phantom / Ensemble) is ecstatic to be returning to SUFT after his 2017 performance as Lt. Sam Weinberg in “A Few Good Men.” Favorite roles include Jonathon (“Arsenic & Old Lace,” ASoB), Apostle / Roman Guard (“Jesus Christ Superstar,” TWP, and Leonato (“Much Ado About Nothing,” Parkville HS). Shoutout to Mom, Dad, Ray, and Kelly for their unending support, and to Uncle Doug for introducing me to the insanity that is RHPS. I’m loving life, and that ain’t no crime!

is thrilled to be making his returning to the Stand Up for...Theatre stage. Not having done a theatrical performance previously, I am looking forward to this exciting endeavor. I would like to thank my friends for their support and "break a leg" to all my fellow cast members.