The Producers Cast

Ryan Kelly has been a presence in the Reno theatre scene both on and offstage for over two decades now, having appeared in such varied productions as "Bat Boy: The Musical," "UrineTown," "Backstage Onstage," "The Last Days Of Judas Iscariot," "HAIR," "Sweeney Todd," "RENT," "Monty Python's SPAMalot," "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," "The Full Monty," "Reefer Madness," "The Shape Of Things," "Next To Normal," "Clown Bar," "SILENCE! The Musical," "The Eight: Reindeer Monologues," "Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein," "Fun Home," Noises Off," "Evil Dead: The Musical," "You Can Have 6," and "Something Rotten." He was also part of the writing team for the original GLM parodies "SHARK!" and "Die Difficult," and was a founding member of Bud Perry's "UNTAMED," for which he has also written, performed, and directed. He is excited to be performing for his first time at Bartley Ranch, and with SSPA again after a 15-year hiatus.

Ryan is a local actor you may have seen chewing scenery all over town. Recent favorite roles of his include Leaf Coneybear in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," Ed in "Evil Dead: The Musical," Dr. John Watson in "Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery," Squidward Tentacles in "The Spongebob Musical," and Tony Wendice in "Dial M For Murder." You may have also seen him performing improv comedy as a member of Reno Little Theater's "Crocodile Nixon." "The Producers" has always been his favorite show and he's so thankful to SSPA and the entire production team for allowing him the opportunity to be a part of it. He thanks his friends and family for pushing him toward this moment - especially his wife Anna (who always has his back) and his dog Jordie (who helped him run lines).

Las Vegas born and raised, Zoe is a rising junior double majoring in Musical Theatre and Dance at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is very happy to be making her SSPA debut in The Producers! Previous credits include: Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide), Spring Awakening (Melitta), Assassins (Ensemble, Dance Captain), Mean Girls (Janis) and Mamma Mia! (Donna). She sends many thanks to her friends and family for their endless support!

Michael is very excited to be back on the Sierra School stage! You may recognize him from 2023's production of The Addams Family as Gomez Addams, as well as various other shows around town. To learn more about Michael and keep up with all that he's doing, you can follow him on Instagram @michaeldavanzo

Jared is a lifelong fan of Mel Brooks and his inspired comedies. He is excited to return to SSPA and Bartley Ranch this summer. The opportunity to join this amazing cast is a dream come true. He is returning to the stage after directing Pinkalicious The Musical at Truckee High School. Previous credits include Mal in The Addams Family at SSPA, Nick in Something Rotten! at GLM, and Aramis in The Three Musketeers at Reno Little Theater.

Aiden has been performing and dancing in the greater Reno area for several years. After a brief stint in New York, where he worked as a journalist for the Daily Bugel, Aiden decided to pursue his dreams of stardom in the Big(gest) Little Apple. Most recently he appeared in Untamed, and SideShow, where he played Pinhead. He would like to dedicate this performance to a fellow Pinhead, Dan Aykroyd.

Emzy is thrilled to perform in his first show with Sierra School of Performing Arts. He holds a Master's degree in Music for Vocal Performance from the University of Nevada, Reno, and finds joy singing in both musicals as well as operas and other classical works. Some of his favorite roles have included Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, Oliver Hix in the Music Man, Masetto in Don Giovanni, Escamillo in The Tragedies of Carmen, and John Mackay in the World Premier production of The Big Bonanza, written by local Nevada composer, Monica Houghton. He's also been fortunate to perform with other companies such as Musical Theatre West, Opera San Jose, Disneyland Resort, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. He thanks his family and friends for their love and support over the years!

Alyssa is so excited to be a part of her second SSPA production, The Producers. She is a recent UNR alum, having graduated this year with BAs in Musical Theatre and Dance. Her most recent credits include, Pride and Prejudice (Lizzy Bennet), The Laramie Project (Kelli Simpkins/Ensemble), The Addams Family (Wednesday U/S/Ensemble), Girls Like That (Girl w/ Aviator Helmet), and Stupid F*cking Bird (Mash). She wants to thank her friends, cast, and crew for all of their support. Enjoy the show!

Sam (He/They) is very excited to be performing in their first SSPA production. Shepherd’s most recent credits include, Something Rotten (GLM), Guys and Dolls (UNR), and Assassins (UNR). He hopes you enjoy the show!

Wendy - nee Claine - is very excited to be part of SSPA's production of The Producers! Though this is her first show with the company, she has been seen on stage at Good Luck Macbeth most recently in Untamed (2025), Something Rotten, and parodies such as Die Difficult. Wendy hopes all will enjoy The Producers as much as she and the cast have enjoyed putting it together. @wendellyramor

Bryce is so privileged to be in such a talented cast! His recent credits include Hugo Peabody (Bye Bye Birdie), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast Jr), and Hades (Hadestown: Teen Edition). He has been doing theater productions for 6 years, and also does multiple choirs inside and out of his high school including an A Capella group and Nevada All State Choir. Enjoy the Producers!

Sasha is thrilled to be part of the ensemble in The Producers this summer. Her other performances include Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan Jr., Hunyak in Chicago, and Bride in Blood Wedding. Sasha is currently studying psychology at TMCC and plans to transfer to UNR the following year. She has loved theatre and performing since her first step on stage at age six and she is eager to contribute her energy to The Producers and to collaborate with the talented cast and crew of this production.

Ora is an upcoming junior with a dual major in Musical Theatre and Psychology at UNR. They have participated in shows at UNR such as "Girls Like That" (Girl), "The Laramie Project" ( Rebecca Hilliker & Reggie Fluty), "Pride & Prejudice" (Mrs. Bennett), and many dance shows. They are extremely excited to be performing in their first show at SSPA, and would like to thank Lupe for her support in their journey as a performer.

Kelsey is excited to be part of such a fun production. She has recently been seen as the seemingly lonely Amacia in Brukalton, a tattoo-covered freak in Sideshow, the legendary Judy Garland in Christmas with the Crawfords, and spunky Lauren in Kinky Boots with Brüka Theatre. Kelsey also previously played Kristine in Chorus Line (Wild Horse Stage Co.) and Rhoda in White Christmas (Truckee Community Theatre). When she isn’t working on a show, she likes to do ballet, read, travel, and take hiking and backpacking trips with her husband, Joe.

Glynis is so excited to make her debut in a community theater production! Originally from Las Vegas, Glynis started her dance training studying classical ballet pre-professionally. Glynis moved to Reno to get her bachelors degree in kinesiology with a minor in dance from UNR. She is a company dancer for Around the Stage and Honey Dance Productions and has performed in many shows and festivals around Reno. Glynis loves living a double life in healthcare and the performing arts!

Alex (he/him) is so excited to be a part of his first SSPA production, The Producers! He is a recent UNR alum, graduating with a BA in Theatre and a minor in film and media studies. His previous credits include Something Rotten (Tom Snout), The Laramie Project (Aaron Kreifels), and Pride and Prejudice (Miss Bingley).

Erin is super excited to be making her debut with Sierra School of Performing Arts! She has contributed to several shows at Sage Ridge School, but this is her first performance on the stage!

Noah (He/Him) is a student at the University of Nevada-Reno, studying Musical Theatre performance, going into his third year. Noah has performed in shows such as Assassins (Lee Harvey Oswald), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), and Spring Awakening (Ernst), among others. He also has performed with SSPA's Artistic Director, Janet Lazarus, in a production of Guys and Dolls (LT. Brannigan). This is Noah's first show with SSPA, and he is excited to take his first steps into the Reno community theatre scene!

Angel (They/Them) is having their debut in theater with SSPA’s The Producers!! They are currently a Dance major at UNR. They want to thank their family and friends for supporting them on their first ever production! They hope you enjoy the show!

Speaking of producers, Mary Beth has spent nearly two decades behind the scenes — from paranormal TV and REI campaigns to Nat Geo Storytellers. But for this production, she’s stepping out from behind the camera and onto the stage, joining an incredibly talented cast she feels lucky to be part of. A lifelong dancer at heart, Mary Beth has lived and studied performance in both New York City and Los Angeles, dancing her way through boroughs and boulevards alike. Now a Reno local, she brings that same vibrant energy to every performance — whether on stage or on the softball field, movement and music are always with her. Let’s dance!

Rachel is a seasoned performer with a lifelong love of dance and theater. Her favorite stage credits include Sarah in Stop Kiss and Purity in Anything Goes. After graduating college at UNR, she danced professionally in magic and holiday productions in Atlantic City, Reno, and Niagara Falls. Rachel also wears many backstage hats, serving as both a stage manager and a front of house manager for burlesque productions starring her wildly talented wife. Currently, she works in microbiology, a career that helps fuel her creative life in the performing arts. A showgirl at heart, she is ecstatic to return to her musical theater roots in a wide range of roles, from tap-dancing Nazi to little old lady. She sends love and thanks to her endlessly supportive wife, the one and only Titanium Tina.

Noah has been doing theater since a very young age and has been loving it ever since. He has performed roles such as the Scarecrow and Tin Man in Wizard of Oz, Orin in Little Shop of Horrors, and Jafar in Aladdin; last summer he appeared in Bye Bye Birdie as one of the "boys". Producers is his third show with SSPA.

Trevor is so excited to be a part of “The Producers” with SSPA. Trevor's first show was Winnie The Pooh Jr. in 2013 with Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City. With dozens of shows under his belt, some of his favorite roles are Shrek in Shrek Jr. (YTCC), Gomez in The Addams Family (CHS), Gregory Gardner in A Chorus Line (WHSC), and ensemble in RENT (WHSC). Trevor loves being on stage and backstage as a theater tech with many production companies. When not performing, Trevor is usually editing short films or fun videos for others!

Jake is thrilled to be joining SSPA! He started his musical theatre journey back in 2008 with his first show Annie, as Sandy, with Backstage Kids. Some of his favorite roles to date include Georg in Spring Awakening (WHSC), Mike Costa in A Chorus Line (WHSC), and Ram in Heathers: High School Edition (WHSC). Jake also has 17 years of dance under his belt, with Tap being his favorite style. He hopes that his theatre background and major love for Disney helps him to one day perform in the parks. He wants to thank every director and choreographer who helped him get where he is today.

Denny is currently fulfilling the prophecies written in the margins of his grade school yearbooks, by having a truly great summer performing in SSPA's production of "The Producers". His recent credits include "Keep It Spinning" (Griff), Untamed 2025 (Candle Man/Scam Likely), Something Rotten! (Minstrel/Cool Funny Judge) and Legally Blonde (Bailiff/Ensemble) in 2018 here at SSPA. Denny is very thankful to the production team and director Bill Ware for giving him the opportunity to be part of this show. Denny would like to thank his family, friends, everyone who supports the amazing theater and art community in Reno.