Julian (Director) is excited to be directing his second summer youth show on the Workshop stage. Julian studied acting at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts-NY. After graduation he worked as an Educational Marketing Intern at American Place Theatre and performed with Galli Theatre NY. He is now the Director of Education at Workshop Theatre, and the After-School Theatre Coordinator for St. Joseph’s and St Peter’s Catholic Schools. He has directed 20+ shows spanning over the past 7 years. His favorite productions include Ragtime, Xanadu Jr, Shrek and The Lion King Jr. He would like to thank Jeni for giving him the opportunity to continue his directing journey as well his mother for her constant support and love.

Taylor Diveley (Music Director) is thrilled to be music directing his second summer youth show at Workshop Theatre and to be a part of the The Addams Family production team. He attended the University of South Carolina and Coastal Carolina University studying Vocal Performance. Since moving back to Columbia in July 2022, Taylor has been seen on Workshop Theatre’s stage in KINKY BOOTS (Charlie), TORCH SONG (Alan), A CHORUS LINE (Don) and HUNDRED DAYS (Shawn Bengson) and A NEW BRAIN (Gordon Michael Schwinn); and the Columbia Children’s Theatre’s stage in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Ghost of Christmas Past). In addition to being on the stage, Taylor has several other roles behind the scenes. He was the music director for Workshop’s CATS and the youth summer production of FINDING NEMO JR. Taylor will be reprising his role as music director in the summer with ADDAMS FAMILY JR. He is also part of Workshop’s educational team, and a proud member of Workshop Theatre’s Board of Trustees. Taylor also plays music gigs professionally around the Carolinas.

Roxanne Livingston Rich (Choreographer) is excited to be back at Workshop choreographing another youth show!  Though Roxanne loves to create and teach, she also loves to perform.  A few of her favorite roles include Something Rotten (Bea), A Chorus Line (Bebe), 42nd Street (Anytime Annie), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical (Imogene Herdman), Alice in Wonderland (Mother), and Legally Blonde the Musical (Serena).  Next up for Roxanne is choreographing her first Workshop Theatre mainstage show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  Offstage she is the renewable energy project manager at Gregory Electric Co. Inc. and is an active member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church.  Roxanne sends major love to her husband and son, Auston and Foster, for allowing her to participate in four back-to-back shows!

Jeni McCaughan (Producer) has been actively volunteering at Workshop for the last sixteen years. By day, she has the pleasure of being the Executive Director of Workshop Theatre. Some of Jeni’s favorite shows that she has produced and been the props mistress for are Caroline, or Change, Disney Camp Rock, The Color Purple, The Wedding Singer, Kinky Boots, Hundred Days, and Escape to Margaritaville. Jeni would like to thank Julian, Taylor, Roxanne, Brandi, Andie, River, and Noah for allowing her to be a small part of this incredibly fun show. As always, a big thank you and lots of love to her very patient and talented husband, Dean. Jeni would like to thank her village for their constant support and love. BIG love to you all!

Andie Nicks(Costume Designer) is a Columbia native. She has a BA in fine arts from the University of South Carolina-Aiken(USCA) and a MFA in costume design from Southern Illinois University(SIU). She is a licensed Cosmetologist after studying at Paul Mitchell the School Columbia. She is the co-owner of the Etsy boutique, Theodocia Originals. Most recently she has designed multiple Workshop shows including Sordid Lives, A New Brain, Hundred Days, A Chorus Line, Kinky Boots, and The Color Purple amoung others and Trustus' True Crime Rep., First Date, Dance Nation, and Intimate Apparel. Previous design experiences include Children of Eden(SIU), Pinkalious(McLeod Summer Playhouse), and Murder for Two(Cape Fear Regional Theatre). She would like to thank her family and friends for their continued love and support in life and art. www.andienicks.com

Patrick Faulds has been a part of Columbia College’s Cottingham Theatre staff since 1987, and is currently the artistic technical director. Both an actor and designer, the New York native graduated from Morrisville College in New York with a degree in broadcast journalism. First appearing as a stunt performer in water ski shows nearly 50 years ago, he continued as an actor, magician, comedian, musician, and professional storyteller with hundreds of stage and television credits. Currently a professional Santa Claus, Patrick has appeared for network and local television, as well as radio, stage, and commercial print work. As a designer for lighting, scenery, and special effects, he has hundreds of shows to his credits, including 25+ with Workshop Theatre. He has provided scenic and lighting designs for Academy Award winning director Delbert Mann and Tony and Grammy award winner Jennifer Holliday. He has been with the theatre faculty for the Tri District Arts Consortium since 1989 and has worked with two Verner Award winning programs for arts in education.

River Diveley is a summer intern at Workshop. She currently attends Winthrop University, studying theatre tech and design, and is on track to graduate early and pursue a masters in tech and design from UNCSA. Most recently, she worked as a run crew head on "Noises Off!" (Winthrop University). She is absolutely thrilled to work behind the scenes, for her wonderful cast and staff who welcomed her with open arms.