9 to 5: The Musical Cast

Erin Nelson (Violet Newstead(4/17,19, 25, 5/1, 2(matinee only)))
Erin is is thrilled to be making her interACT and NJ debut in a show that means so much. A resident of North Carolina, she has previously performed in Florida, Massachusetts, and Colorado. Favorite roles include Judy Haynes (White Christmas the Musical), Silly Girl (Beauty & the Beast) and Ponytail Girl (Sweet Charity). She is honored to take on this iconic role alongside such a talented cast and crew. A tremendous thank the creative team for this incredible opportunity. And to the ones who keep her strong - Chris, Katie, Taylor, my Girls - I love you. Enjoy the show!
Ginny Johnston (Violet Newstead(4/18, 24, 25(matinee only), 26, 5/2))
interACT debut! Recent credits: Much Ado About Nothing (Conrade) at Westfield Community Players, Becky’s New Car (Becky) at Somerset Valley Players, Fools (Lenya) and Moon Over Buffalo (Charlotte – 2023 Perry Nom) at Stony Hill Players, and A Murder Is Announced (Bunny) at Lord Stirling Theater. She has played woodwinds and drums for many musicals, and sings with Harmonium Choral Society. Thanks to her family, Nick, Holland, and this amazing cast and production team!
McCall Davis (Doralee Rhodes(4/17,19, 25, 5/1, 2(matinee only)))
McCall is a NYC-based actress hailing from Kentucky. She is known for her powerful vocals and natural comedic timing. Having trained at the Lee Strasberg Institute in both on-camera and theater acting, McCall is equally at home in dramatic roles, musical numbers, and quick-witted comedies. This will be her Musical Theatre debut!
Reilly Sylvester (Doralee Rhodes(4/18, 24, 25(matinee only), 26, 5/2))
Reilly is a NJ/NYC based actress with a BFA in Musical Theater from Marymount Manhattan College and is thrilled to be working with interACT for the first time! Some of Reilly’s theatrical credits include: Little Red (Into the Woods), Donkey (Shrek), Wednesday Addams (The Addams Family), Old Man Jenkins (SpongeBob the Musical), and more. Reilly has also stared two upcoming short films: “Mom?” as Nicole and “Our Violent Times” as Rebecca—both with Retro Dream Films. Reilly could not be more excited and is so thankful for the opportunity to bring this story to life! You can find more about Reilly through her instagram @reillysylvester_ or at her website www.reillysylvester.com !
Kenedi Chriske (Judy Bernly)
Kenedi is elated to make her interACT debut as Judy! Her journey with this role began senior year when she rehearsed the show all the way up to opening night on Friday, March 13th, 2020... THAT day. After waiting in costume for six years, she is over the moon to finally perform this role for a live audience led by this brilliant team! Endless thanks to her parents & Ms. Andy, who instilled Kenedi's belief in herself. She hopes the show brings you all the joy it has brought her over the years. Let it inspire you to go out into the world and CHANGE IT! The world needs our voices now more than ever. @kenedichriske
Devin Boan (Judy u/s (performing 4/25 matinee) - Cop/Mindi/Ensemble)
Devin is thrilled to be returning to the stage in interACT's 9 to 5, after a hiatus from theatre since 2020. By day, Devin shares a love of music as an elementary music teacher, inspiring students to find their voices and creativity every day. This is Devin’s first production with interACT and she is excited to be back under the lights with this talented cast and crew. Devin would like to thank her family and friends for their constant encouragement and support, and hopes you enjoy the show as much as the cast has enjoyed bringing it to life! U/S Judy Bernly (performing 4/25 matinee)
Eliud Garcia (Franklin Hart, Jr.)
Eliud is thrilled to be working with the team at interACT Theatre Productions on this fantastic musical. Acting credits include Off-Broadway: Night of the Iguana (Signature Theatre), 72 Miles to Go (Roundabout Theatre), Last Jew of Boyle Heights (Actor’s Temple). Regional: Torera (Alley Theatre), Yasmina’s Necklace (Premiere Stages). Film: includes Concessions (Premiering 2026), Hands of Stone, Bel Canto, The Intern, From Nowhere (SXSW Audience Award), TV: “FBI”, “Boardwalk Empire”, “Law & Order: SVU”, “Blue Bloods”, “Flesh & Bone”, “Blacklist”. He attended Princeton University and completed the Acting Conservatory Program at T. Schreiber Studio in New York. www.eliudgarcia.com
Emily Martin (Roz Keith)
Emily's interACT debut! Originally from South Lyon, Michigan, Emily moved to New Jersey in 2021 after graduating from Ithaca College in 2020 where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies. She is absolutely thrilled to be a part of this production of 9 to 5 and would like to thank Nick, Ricky, Serena, and Holland for giving her the chance to perform again. She would also like to thank her family and friends for always encouraging her goals and for never letting her give up on her dreams. U/S Roz Keith
Alessandro Garbagna (Joe)
Alessandro is an Italian actor and musical theatre performer based in New York City. He has starred in audience-acclaimed plays such as ""The Wrestle"" and ""It Was Hers"", and toured Italy in productions like ""Grease"" and ""Gli Sposi Promessi Show"". He also models and does commercial work. He brings every role to life with emotional depth, humor, and authenticity.
Evan Clausen (Josh Newstead/Featured Dancer/Dance Captain)
Evan (he/him) is excited to make his interACT debut! A recent graduate of Tisch School of the Arts, he studied in the Meisner and Classical studios, as well as abroad in Tisch's Stanislavsky/Brecht program in Berlin. He most recently appeared in Anthony Anello's "let's talk about anything else" at the Flea Theater (The Other Side of Silence), in addition to NYC-based productions of Julius Caesar, Twelfth Night, Cymbeline, A Few Good Men, and developmental staged readings of Andy Donnelly’s Trap Game and Harrison Campbell’s Home Movies. In his free time, he likes to go on runs and spend time with his dogs. @evan.clausen evanclausen.com
Jeremy Bischak (Josh u/s (performing 5/2 matinee) Intern/Ensemble)
Jeremy is thrilled to be making his stage debut in 9 to 5 with interACT Theater Productions. He previously appeared as Walter in the student film A Lonely Impulse of Delight. Jeremy Bischak trained in the Meisner technique at The Acting Studio New York and is passionate about grounded, emotionally truthful storytelling. Based in NY/NJ, he thanks his brother and mom for their unwavering support. When not performing, he enjoys knitting and studying Polish. U/S Josh Newstead
Jeanine Conrad (Kathy/Featured Dancer)
Jeanine is thrilled to be making her interACT debut. Most recently, Jeanine appeared as Truvy in Steel Magnolias at HACPAC. Other notable credits include Seussical: The Musical (The Cat in the Hat), The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward Q. Tentacles) at St. Anne Stages, and Into the Woods (Jack’s Mother) with Bergen Stages. Additional favorite roles include Babe in Crimes of the Heart, Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Ginger in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (OLT), and Aunt Em in The Wiz (HACPAC). Repertory credits include The Music Man and They’re Playing Our Song with Cortland Rep. Jeanine sends heartfelt thanks her husband Dan, her children Max and Ivy, her supportive friends who are always encouraging her to use her talents and fulfill her dreams. Thank you Nick for this amazing opportunity.
Anthea Marley (Maria Delgado)
Joseph Martinez (Dwayne Rhodes)
Joseph Martinez is originally from Los Angeles California and has lived in New York off and on for three years. Joseph has been doing theatre for 6 years now and has preformed roles such as nick bottom(Something Rotten), Clyde barrow (Bonnie and Clyde), and Capital Phoebus(Hunchback of Notre dame). Joseph got his AA in theatre arts at Santa Monica college and plans to get his bachelors in theatre arts from Marymount Manhatten college next year. Special thanks to Joseph’s mom, family, and friends for always believing in him.
Miguel Barreto (Bob Enright/Ensemble)
Miguel is a Puerto Rican actor based in the New York/New Jersey area. He is a U.S. Army veteran and holds a BFA in Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy, with extensive performance training in classical and contemporary text. His theater credits include "Trifles", "DNA", "A Rising In The Sun", and "Barba: Brazilian Body Percussion Musical". On screen, Miguel has appeared in "Casi Casi Familia" (TV), "Spoken" (Short Film), "Benevolence" (Short Film), and "Who Knows" (Short Film). So grateful to this cast, to the interACT team, and to my family and community, for their continued love and support. IG: @themiguelbarreto
Joe Micelli (Dick Bernly/Ensmeble)
Joe is excited to be involved with interACT for the first time. Recently he played Count Claudio in Wharton Community Players' production of Much Ado About Nothing and was set designer for their production of The Moors. He teaches AP Calculus and AP Computer Science at Governor Livingston, HS where he also directs the school theatre productions. Much love to Nicole, Joey, and Charlie. He is so excited to finally share the stage with Stephanie Hernandez after 20+ years of friendship.
Whitney Pillsbury (Mr. Tinsworthy/Ensemble)
Whitney is fresh off his appearance in interACT’s A Raisin in the Sun, where he also painted and dressed the set. He has appeared in other interAct productions including Full Monty, Big River, Footloose, Wedding Singer, Guys & Dolls and the Holiday Cabaret. Beyond performing, Whitney regularly contributes art, props, and design work. Local credits include; performances with Vanguard Theater, scenic work for Strollers, the Dame in Maplewood’s British pantomime, and emceeing the Pride Drag Show. Whitney lives in South Orange with his husband John, whose regard for his theater endeavors improves markedly in comparison to the boating hobby.
Janet Painter (Margaret Pomerance)
Heather Cozine (Missy Hart/Ensemble)
Heather is thrilled to be back with InterACT Theatre Productions in “9 to 5: The Musical” with this talented cast and creative team.  Credits: The Secret Adversary (Annie/Dr. Roylance) The Strollers; A Christmas Carol (Laundress) Chatham Playhouse; Footloose (Eleanor Dunbar) InterAct; Grease (Ms.Lynch) MTC; Velveteen Rabbit (Train Engine) BCP; Gemini (Bunny) Nutley; My Big Gay Italian Wedding (Angela) OLT; A Christmas Carol (Ghost Christmas Future) BergenPAC. Heather resides in Ringwood NJ & would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support. “It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it! U/S Kathy
Brittany Reese (Featured Dancer/Dance Captain)
Brittany is so excited to be back on the stage with this incredible cast and crew! Thank you to everyone who brought this production to life - she is so thankful to join interACT!
Mary Kate Severe (Candystriper/Featured Dancer)
Mary Kate is a second-year student at Seton Hall University majoring in Theatre (B.A). She has been involved in theatre since the age of 11 and has performed in a variety of musicals and plays, including Fame, Seussical, A Raisin in the Sun, and the Odd Couple (female version). In addition to acting, she is trained in dance, with experience in jazz, contemporary, modern, and hip hop styles. She is so thankful to be apart of the interAct Theatre Production community and excited to perform in “9 to 5.”
Jared Severe (Detective/Featured Dancer)
Jared Severe is an actor who is very happy and pleased to work for this amazing production 9/5 in interACT as a featured dancer and Actor (Detective) He has worked in Christmas Carol Suessical, Lion King, Alice in Wonderland, Almost Maine, Our Town, Urinetown, Cabaret's and so much more! Jared cannot wait to put together this show.
Sarah Davis (Doctor/Ensemble)
Sarah is excited to return to the stage with interACT in her third show with them (previously Footloose and iSings: Totally 80's To the Max). Previously, she appeared as The White Witch in The Maplewood Stroller's production of Narnia: The Musical. When not on stage, Sarah is a pediatric nurse, and is in the Harmonium Choral Society. "Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey, both at my highest times as well as my lowest. I would not be here without you." U/S Missy Hart
Mary Ann Bonczek (Ensemble)
Mary Ann is thrilled to be part of this dynamic production. This is her 6th the time with interACT, most recently performing in Guys and Dolls. Her other recent performances are in Narnia, The Secret Adversary and Cranford Dramatic Club’s Twelfth Night. In film, she just finished “Don’t Break the Circle” and “Love Lives On”, currently entered in film festivals. She studied at The NJ School of Dramatic Arts then at The Simon Studios in NYC, performing at several NYC stages. Her other passions are tap/ jazz dance and Martial Arts, where she is currently a 6th degree Black Belt. Many thanks to a talented cast and crew. Much love to my husband Stan and children Mark & Lauren. www.marybonczek.com U/S Margaret Pomerance
Castelle Eskin (New Employee/Ensemble)
Castelle has been performing since childhood and has remained passionate about theatre ever since. By day, Castelle is an attorney working in legal services. She is a proud Muhlenberg College graduate, where she majored in Theatre, and is delighted to be making her debut with interACT Theatre Productions. Endless gratitude to her New Jersey family, especially her boyfriend, and to all who traveled to see this wonderful show.
Stephanie Hernandez (Featured Dancer/Ensemble)
Stephanie is thrilled to be a part of her first interACT production, and to return to the stage after an extended hiatus from performing. Being a part of the company of "9 to 5" (and finally getting to share the stage with one of her best friends) has been an absolute joy! By day, she teaches English & Drama, and is the proud Director for JDHS Theatre. She would like to send special thanks to her students, friends, and family for all of their encouragement and support. U/S Maria Delagado
Riyana Mondia (Ensemble)
Lifelong musician but new to the musical theater scene, Riyana is thrilled to be working with interACT to bring 9 to 5 to life! Being in her first ever musical late last year, this production pushed her to the limits of her abilities, bringing new challenges, new growth, and new friendships. When not at rehearsal, she's a night owl who has a penchant for computers and video games.
Adrian Pastore (Ensemble)
Adrian likes to keep life interesting, so she is thrilled to join InterACT on this musical adventure. She’s incredibly grateful to those who supported and encouraged her to “shine like the sun,” especially Nic, Jenn, Taylor, Colleen, Larry, Fran, and the lights of her own world - Michael, Gabriel, and Sienna.
May Reikenberg (Ensemble)
May is excited to return to interACT after 10 years! Credits include PACT: Into the Woods (Rapunzel). TLC: Addams Family (Ensemble). OVATIONS: Cabaret (Fraulein Kost/Frenchie). MSTC: Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble). MCDANIEL: Legally Blonde (Vivienne), Urinetown (Soupy Sue), Heathers (Young Republicanette), Radium Girls (Grace). She thanks her friends, family, and 2 cats for their support.
Kristien Webber (Ensemble)
Kristien is thrilled to be part of the ensemble in 9 to 5 with interACT. Her experience includes high school productions and a 2018 performance with Suburban Legend in Last Chance Saloon. At home, she’s outnumbered by a husband and three sports‑loving boys—making theatre her sport! Many thanks to interACT for this opportunity and to Damon, Dax, Ian, and Jayson for cheering her on.