A Chorus Line Cast

Craig Allen (Bobby) has been described as an exemplary soloist (Kansas City Star) with a brilliant nimble voice (KC Metropolis) He is on the music faculty at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. When he is not teaching, he is an active performer, recently seen in The Crucible with Opera at University of South Carolina, I Dream with Opera Carolina, Mary Poppins with RHCT, and Anamnesis with Moving Body Dance company. Craig wants to thanks to Workshop Theatre and JMA for allowing to continue doing what he “does for love” for as “long as his legs still can.”

Hope Anglemyer (Laura) is student at Columbia College majoring in Dance Education. Hope has been dancing for 17 years and danced at the following studios: Contempo School of Dance, Americas Ballet School, All that Dance, Burns Dance Studio and acGATEWAY (a program for children gifted and talented in arts). She is a competition dancer and have performed at many halftime performances. Her favorite dance memory is winning nationals and performing with the Moscow Ballet. She has also cheered at South Aiken High, SC Border Bowl Cheerleader and a UCA All- American Cheerleader.

Jay Ayeni (Paul) is a 20-year-old college student making her musical debut with A Chorus Line and is proud, and excited to be a part of the cast as Paul San Marco. Jay is a current and active member of the Columbia College dance Company and has benne dancing for at least 17 years. Jay is a Dance Studies Major with a minor in Business with aspirations of becoming a Company owner after graduation.

Hans Boeschen (Director and Greg) is excited to be a part of this Broadway classic. Previous directorial credits at Workshop include Barefoot in the Park, Shrek Jr., Frozen Jr., and the All You Need is Love Youth Cabaret. Other directorial credits include Elf: the Musical and A Christmas Story both at Town Theatre. Although appearing onstage in this show was not in the original plans, he is grateful to tread the boards with such an amazing group of performers. He will never be able to repay the dedication, trust, and support this cast has shown him since day one. He wishes big love to his cast and he “won’t forget what we did for love.”

Victorious Bright (Ensemble) is a 20 year old Psychology Major & Dance Studies Minor born and raised in Columbia, SC. She is a member of the Columbia College Dance Company, and this production of A Chorus Line will be her musical debut. When she is not on stage, she acts as an assistant cheer coach at Dreher High School, a peer mentor, and swim instructor with Swim Lessons Company.

Katherine Brown (Cassie) has spent the last decade working as a professional dancer with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Lines, serving as Dance Captain and Production Principle. Katherine performed in the Broadway National Tour of Saturday Night Fever as well as many other regional theatre credits that stretch across the U.S. Her last professional theatre credit, which was also her last time onstage; was playing Val in A Chorus Line at the Palace Theatre. Katherine holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BS in Public Health from Coastal Carolina University and is currently obtaining her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of South Carolina. She is also on The Dance Department's teaching faculty in Irmo, SC.

Gracen Cabiness (Kristine) is thrilled about her Workshop debut and for the chance to perform at her alma mater, Columbia College (‘21). Previously, she has appeared in A Christmas Story (Town Theater), The Nutcracker (Columbia Classical Ballet), and Matilda (Town Theater). Currently, she works in digital collections at the University of South Carolina and is pursuing a master's degree in Library and Information Science. Gracen is grateful for the dedication of the production team and the wonderful castmates she has had the pleasure of creating art with. Hans, thank you for instilling confidence and truly leading by example. Additionally, she extends a huge thank you to those near and dear who have been supportive every step, kick, leap, touch of the way!

Reign Capers (Shelia) is a Contemporary dance artist born in Columbia, SC. They are a senior Dance Studies major at Columbia College and the President of the Columbia College Dance Company. They hope to further their career working as a performance artist, choreographer, and educator. In high school, they participated in FAME the Musical and later played Cinderella's Stepmother in Into the Woods. This show has been a tremendous welcome back, with dance being their first love.

Emily Clelland (Connie), most recently seen in Workshop Theater’s We Need a Little Christmas cabaret, is a local voiceover talent with a passion for both fitness and furry friends. Possessing a background in tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, and clogging, Emily brings a versatile skill set to the stage. In her free time, you can find her at the gym or traveling around town with her beloved pups, Lucy and Izzy. She is grateful for the support of her husband, Chase, who encourages her passion for performing. In this production, Emily wishes to thank the directors for the opportunity to showcase her talents and bring her love of movement to the stage. Get ready for a performance full of grace, energy, and heart! Favorite credits: Hello, Dolly!, Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ Superstar, Spamalot, Singin’ in the Rain, The Red Velvet Cake War, Wedding Singer and Chicago. Live, love and dance!

Adai’shun Cook (Richie) brings your greetings from Gilbert, SC. He made his debut with Workshop Theatre with The Color Purple (2022) and now A Chorus Line! He loves nothing more than being an active member in the entertainment and hospitality world where he can showcase his talents and serve his community! His goal is to be a cruise director with getting his start at Workshop Theatre! With such variety and willingness to grow in the theatre world; you may have seen him in other previous productions such as Hairspray, The Wedding Singer, Grease, or even Little Shop of Horrors! You can find Shun giving his comedic relief, dancing when there’s no music playing or even raining you with genuine love. Adai’shun would like to thank all of his family and friends for the continuous support and motivation!

Taylor Cook (Maggie) is so excited to be back on stage in her first adult workshop theatre production. Taylor is a first year graduate student at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Taylors love for theatre started when she was 12 years old and has continued ever since. She has performed with numerous community theaters around the Midlands and plans to continue doing so throughout college. Taylor would like to thank Hans for directing and placing his faith in her for this show, Jeni for being her theatre mom, and her parents Melissa and Jamey for always being her #1 supporters.

River Diveley (Al) is thrilled to make his Workshop Theatre debut. He's been onstage numerous times before, notably playing Nick Piazza in Fame, Guildenstern in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead, and Houdini in Ragtime, but he's never faced a challenge like A Chorus Line before. Because he joined the cast far into the progress, he'd like to thank the cast and crew for welcoming him with open arms and helping him put on the best show he can. He'd also like to thank his friends and family, for always having faith in him.

Taylor Diveley (Don) couldn’t get off Workshop’s Stage this season even if he wanted to, which he doesn’t. You might remember him as Charlie in Kinky Boots and Alan in Torch Song earlier this season. You might also not remember him from those things, and that’s okay because you’re here now! Yay! Enjoy a drink in his honor. Taylor would like to shoutout his director Hans, for selflessly doing everything he can to get this production on the stage; Erin, for CRUSHING the first show she’s fully choreographed; and Katie Page, Jeni, and Blythe for their incredible support and encouragement. Let’s…dance?

Cole Eaton (Mark Anthony or really Mark Phillip Lawrence Tampori) is making his Workshop Theatre debut and is really excited. He's a Senior at Riverbluff High School and has been King Louie in Jungle Book, Pirate in Peter Pan, Rooster in Annie, and Lesgeles in Les Mis. He also runs track and cross country. So have fun and enjoy this amazing show.

Jasmine Edrington (Ensemble) is making her musical debut with A Chorus Line and is proud, excited to be a part of the cast as a cut dancer. Previously, she was in Blythewood Middle's production of Annie. She is a 21-year-old Junior who is attending Columbia College for her Dance Studies degree. She is a self-taught dancer who has been dancing for 18 years. She is a member of 2 dance companies outside of Columbia College Dance Company: Ignited Dance Company and Johnson Company. She loves to perform and wants to be a professional dancer when she gets older. She welcomes future roles that come her way.

James Galluzzo (Zach) is a long-time veteran of community theater making his debut with Workshop. He has previously been seen locally in productions such as Jekyll and Hyde (Glossop), 42nd Street (Andy), Newsies (Pulitzer), and Avenue Q (Rod) to name a few. A retired Army officer, James makes his home in West Columbia and works on Fort Jackson. He first saw A Chorus Line performed in his youth, when his mother took him to a community theater production in New Hampshire and has long wanted to be part of this show.

Lamont Gleaton (Ensemble) is a South Carolina native that is no stranger to the stage, he has entertained in multiple evening and day venues in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Georgia areas. He has also participated in The Nutcracker with Columbia City ballet, A board member for Columbia Repertory Dance Company, and a part of the Miss South Carolina Earth committee where he is the Choreographer, He also contributed his MUA talents for several Vista Queen Pageants with Trustus Theatre, he has appeared on stages at The University of South Carolina (Columbia, Aiken campus), Lander University, Columbia College, and Francis Marion University, he first appeared in The Color Purple, The Wedding Singer, had a starring role in The Kinky Boots, and now appearing in the cast of A Chorus Line with Workshop Theatre, he devotes his time and talents with different organizations in the Columbia and surrounding areas to help raise money for numerous causes, and is currently the show director of a local establishments for the Wednesday Variety, Thirsty Thursday and the Party-time Show on Saturday nights. In addition he have also been a part of the Miss South Carolina Pageant, Miss SC Plus World, Miss Cinderella, Miss U.S. Plus Intercontinental, Miss South Carolina Earth USA pageant systems.

Roxanne Livingston Rich (Bebe) is excited to be back dancing and singing at Workshop Theatre! Her previous works at Workshop include: All You Need Is Love Cabaret (Choreographer), Beehive: A 60’s Musical, Legally Blonde the Musical (Serena), and various other cabarets. Offstage she is the renewable energy project manager at Gregory Electric Co. Inc. and an active member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. Roxanne would like to thank the production crew for the opportunity to grow alongside her castmates while in this show. She also wants to thank her husband and son, Auston and Foster, for allowing her time away from home to be “At the Ballet”.

Blythe Long (Judy Turner) is thrilled to be back on the Workshop stage. After graduating from DePaul University with her BA in Communications and Media and a minor in Theatre, Blythe has returned to Columbia to pursue her passions of community theatre, travel adventures, and making new friends. You may have seen Blythe in Kinky Boots (Angel), Legally Blonde (Elle Woods), the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe (Lucy), Grease, The Sound of Music, Little Shop of Horrors, and Fame. Blythe gives a big round of applause to her family, friends, and especially Jeni, Dean, Hans, Andie, Taylor, and the rest of her Workshop Theatre family for always making her feel like she is “One, singular sensation”.

Tajiana Nechelle (Val) believes in following your passion and this belief led to her return to Cottingham Theater. It was her work on that stage that earned her the Frank Z. Harris Memorial Award in Musical Theatre Performance during her studies at Columbia College. She is enormously grateful to continue her theater work after her last performance in Trustus Theater’s production of Memphis. Tajiana is a mother to an amazing son and a 200HR RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) currently teaching to children ages 4-12. In her spare time she enjoys writing, singing, and creating crystal designs for her small business, Mudra Memos.

Katie Page (Mikah) is beyond thrilled to be back on Workshop's stage for this classic, incredible show! A University of South Carolina Dance Education graduate, Katie began her musical theatre passion at Fort Mill High School in 2002 and has choreographed and/or performed in 40+ shows since. Cheers to all the laughter, sweat, and hard work of this cast & crew. Austin, just thank you. Jeni, you too. My cup is so full!

Jaden Quinn (Ensemble) is so excited to be in this show! She’s also been in Ragtime, Matilda, Once on this Island, and most recently Ms. Sherman in Columbia Children’s Theatre’s production of Fame. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her and being the “most awesomest peoples evers!”

Monét Sumter (Ensemble) is a 20 year old Dance Education major at Columbia College born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. She is also apart if the Columbia College Dance Company. She is making her musical debut in A Chorus Line. When not in school she tends to her dance studio, The Warehouse Dance Academy.

Gabrielle “Gaby” Walker (Diana) is elated to play the role of Diana Morales! You may recognize Gaby from her recent role as an Angel in Workshop’s production of Kinky Boots. She’s also performed in various shows/musicals including, but not limited to, Dance Nation (Zuzu), The Color Purple (Nettie’s understudy/ensemble), Company (Kathy), Memphis (ensemble), Goodbye Charles (Barb), Life Sucks (Babs), Doubt (Mrs. Muller), Rocky Horror Picture Show (Columbia), and Aida (Aida). Gaby would like to thank her mama and papa for all their love and never ending support. Gaby would also like everyone to know, that she IS a hugger, and would welcome all hugs (if you want one) after the show!