Pinkalicious the Musical Cast

Ashley Aquino (Pinkalicious)
Ashley is thrilled to be making her IlluminArt debut in this pinkatasic musical Pinkalicious. Recent credits include Ursula in Much Ado About Nothing and Ensemble in The Greenshow (Utah Shakespeare Festival), Lucy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown and Mary Amnesia in Nunsense (Southern Utah University). Ashley graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Southern Utah University and is excited to perform in her first New York production. Thank you to the cast and crew for the opportunity to work on this joyful show with such amazing people.
Randall Scott Carpenter (Peter)
Randall is ecstatic to return to Illuminart after playing “The Cat in the Hat” in Seussical this past fall! Off Broadway: Relapse (Theatre Row, Original Cast). Select regional credits: Sweeney Todd, American Buffalo, Howl’s Moving Castle (Original Cast). @randscottcarp
Reba Hartman (Mrs. Pinkerton)
Reba Hartman (She/They) is a performer, choreographer, teacher, social media manager, and content creator based in New York. Passionate about creating inclusive artistic spaces, Reba empowers artists from all backgrounds to unlock their full potential while promoting self-expression and self-awareness. A dedicated advocate for accessibility, they focus on bringing theatre and dance to children with disabilities, making the arts more accessible to all. Recent credits include Sister Act – South Korea/Japan Tours (Tina, Asst. Dance Captain), Anastasia – 2nd National Tour (Swing, U/S Anya), Mary Poppins – Variety Theatre (U/S Mary Poppins), The Sound of Music – Grandstreet Theatre (Maria, Choreographer), and Matilda – COCA (Acrobat, Asst. Choreographer). For more, visit rebahartmanofficial.com or connect on social media @rebahartmanofficial.
William Simancas (Mr. Pinkerton)
Will Simancas is a Staten Island-based performer and theatre artist. They have worked with Ghostlight Productions on Good Grief, The Grapes of Wrath, and Christmas Cabaret. Their credits with Staten Island Shakespearean Theatre (SIST) include Frankenstein, Puffs, and performances with the WPC Collective. They are also a member of the IlluminArt Productions Touring Company, bringing impactful theatre to audiences across the region.
Laura Casertano (Alison/Dr. Wink and more)
Laura Casertano (she/her) is a singer, songwriter, actor, and sometimes stage manager based in Staten Island, NY. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Hunter College. Having appeared in various projects, Laura has performed in venues such as 54 Below, Brooklyn Bowl, Carnegie Hall, The St. George Theatre, and The Theater at MSG. She is also in an original duo with her sister called The Laura The Melissa (@thelaurathemelissa). Favorite performance credits: A Year With Frog and Toad (Snail/Lizard/Mother Frog), Baby (Lizzie), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive), and A Little Night Music (Anne).