Our Cast for the MiscasTt cabaret (in alphabetical order)
Gigi Carlino Gigi is a senior at Menomonee Falls High School. She has been performing since she was 9. Some of her favorite roles include Annie (ANNIE), Elle Woods (LEGALLY BLONDE), Ghost of Christmas Past (A CHRISTMAS CAROL), Dorothy (WIZARD OF OZ), Rusty (FOOTLOOSE) and Jane Seymour (SIX). She is a NATS finalist and received the Exemplary Performance Award at State Solo and Ensemble contest. She also enjoys performing all year with her show choir Accompany of Kids (AOK)! She will be performing a song from one of her favorite musicals BEAUTY AND THE BEAST... as the Beast!
Matt Cook Matt has been fortunate to step into some incredible shoes on stage—riding with valor as Don Quixote in MAN OF LAMANCHA, charming as Cinderella’s Prince in INTO THE WOODS, and strutting with style as Mr. Price in KINKY BOOTS. Each role has been both a challenge and a joy, shaping him as a performer and storyteller. Offstage, Matt is deeply grateful for the people who make the spotlight possible. To his friends and family: thank you for recognizing his talent, for lifting him up, and for seeing his value in moments when he could not. Their unwavering belief is the true foundation of every performance.
Kevin J. Gadzalinski Kevin has been performing off and on in Milwaukee theatre for over a dozen years, after graduating with a degree in Applied Theatre. He's appeared in Tt's production of TORCH SONG as Arnold Beckoff, then showed some skin in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE and THE VUlTURES. Other favorite roles include Leaf Coneybear in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and Phoebus in THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Waukesha Civic Theatre. When not on stage, Kevin enjoys working out, cosplaying at cons, and hosting his podcasts: Words of the Witches and Solving for X. @kjeezy87
Autumn Nicole Green Autumn is a 2024 graduate of Beloit College, where she studied Sociology and Theatre. She is also a 2020 theatre alumna of Milwaukee High School of the Arts. Autumn is thrilled to be making her Inspiration Studios debut! A few of Autumn’s recent theatre credits include: Dr. Larabee in AKEELAH AND THE BEE (Waukesha Civic Theater), Actor One in IN THE CANYON (The Constructivists), Bella Lamb in REHEARSAL FOR MURDER (Beloit College), Joan Watson in MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON - APT #2B (Beloit College), and Rachelle in BLACKADEMICS (Beloit College). Autumn’s identity as a biracial woman is integral to her mission as a theatre artist, as she always finds ways to embody both of her racial identities in her art. Beyond the theatre, Autumn works as a substitute teacher in Wauwatosa and New Berlin public schools. Relocating to New York City to pursue theatre and a PhD in Creative Writing or Sociology are Autumn’s goals for the next few years. She would like to thank her parents, Nan and Carl, for their endless support! Keep up with Autumn on Instagram @vinyl.child!
Dezarae Jones-Hartwig Dezarae is thrilled to make her Theatrical Tendencies debut in this MiscasTt Cabaret! Favorite roles include Yente (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF), Mavis (CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES), Mrs. Bennet (PRIDE & PREJUDICE), and Miss Tweed (SOMETHING’S AFOOT). She’s enjoyed exploring Jack’s adventure with a sense of wonder and excitement while bringing the life experience to know that every climb is better with sensible shoes and a light snack.
Carly Irland Carly is excited to take part in another amazing cabaret with Tt! While she loves performing, her greatest theatre passion lies with theatre education and helping young people gain confidence in who they are while also gaining a love for the arts. As part of the Tt Board of Directors she hopes someday we can extend all we do to LGBTQ+ youth of the area through outreach and performing opportunities. Carly would like to thank everyone for supporting Tt and helping create a space where we can all feel safe to be our true selves. Without you this LGBTQ+ focused theatre company couldn’t exist.
Ash Mulholland Ash (She / Her) is ecstatic to not only be performing with Theatrical Tendencies for the first time, but also in her first MiscasTt Cabaret. She was performing in a cabaret not too long ago with All in Productions PRESS PLAY: A NERD CABARET (2025). She is recognized from her works with Pink Umbrella Theater Company featuring but not limited to PORTRAITS (2024) as Ellen, KALEIDOSCOPE (2023) as Ruthie, SHINE/REMOUNT (2021-22) as Pickle, and SCAVENGERS (2021) as Scout the Rabbit. She always has a passion for singing when she was very young, started performing in her elementary school talent shows since she was nine years old, and took on community theatre at eleven years (thanks to the influence of her late father). And later on continued her journey towards musical theatre throughout high school and college. Ash will be performing in other upcoming events in Pink Umbrella Theater including the Cohort Disability Theater Showcase in October if you want to see more of her. Check out her website under https://ashmulholland.com/ and her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@ashmulholland7796 so you can see her work. Hope everyone enjoys the show as this is the last production she does in her 20’s and the first production approaching to her 30’s.
Anna Otto Anna is so excited to participate in her first production with Theatrical Tendencies singing one of her favorite songs in the world. You may have previously seen her in All In Production's PRESS PLAY CABARET, or in various productions with The Box Theatre Co. Much love to Gage, Jester and Anna's family and friends.
Anita Peña Anita is excited to be in a show with so many talented performers! Past shows include: Mrs. Parker in A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL (Waukesha Civic Theater), Maggie Jones in 42ND STREET (Falls Patio Players), Frenchie / Chanteuse in CABARET (Lake Country Playhouse), Joanne's Mom / Ensemble in RENT (Waukesha Civic Theatre) and multiple cabarets / concerts with Waukesha Civic Theatre and Racine Theatre Guild. Catch Anita as Laverne Andrews in BING CROSBY CHRISTMAS ON THE AIR this December at Greendale Community Theatre.
Mindy Calderon Pitchford Mindy is very excited for her first ever Theatrical Tendencies production! In the past few years they have had the privilege of working with some amazing people and theater companies. Some recent favorite roles include Golde’ in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF with Falls Patio Players, Trish in KINKY BOOTS with Waukesha Civic Theater, and Edsel Mackey in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS with Bombshell Theatre Co. Mindy has also enjoyed being a part of dynamic shows as an ensemble member including MAMMA MIA and RENT with Waukesha Civic Theater, THE PROM with Greendale Community Theater and SWEENEY TODD, THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET with Bombshell Theatre Co. Mindy is forever grateful to her husband and children for encouraging her to return to something she loved so dearly. “Find something you love and never stop. But if you do? Just start again.” Enjoy the show!!
Shana Quandt Shana is so happy to be joining Theatrical Tendencies for the first time. Previous credits include MAMMA MIA at Waukesha Civic Theatre (ensemble), CABARET at Lake Country Playhouse (Fraulein Kost / Fritzie), RENT at Waukesha Civic Theatre (Roger’s Mom), A CHRISTMAS CAROL at LCP (ensemble), and KINKY BOOTS at WCT (ensemble).
V. Beth Reichart Beth is thrilled to be making her debut with Theatrical Tendencies. A seasoned performer with a passion for the stage, her favorite roles include Lynda in GREETINGS FROM GREEN LAKE, Mari in CALENDAR GIRLS, Fiona Finn in FLANAGAN'S WAKE, Isolde Trampler in IN THE TIME OF OLD AGE, Lady Bracknell in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and Sheree Hollinger in THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB. She is grateful to have a life full of friendship, love, and laughter. She is blessed to share that life with her husband Pete and their Golden Retriever Jax.
Krista Rose Krista (she / her) is super excited to be in MiscasTt! She is a Milwaukee-based performer with degrees in Acting and Vocal Performance from UW-Madison. Most recent credits include Skylight Music Theatre’s Kidswrites and Songbook productions, Elmire in TARTUFFE (Trout Theatre), Carrie in HOW TO KILL A RODENT (directed by Marion Frank) and Chrissie / Gina in RIP: A MUSICAL COMEDY OF LIFE AND DEATH (directed by Alan Piotrowicz). Her many day jobs include being a lead teacher at First Stage Theatre Academy and teaching voice lessons. Visit kristaroseonstage.com to find out more!
Eugene Strei Eugene is happy to be working on another show with Theatrical Tendencies! He was last seen on the Tt stage as David in TORCH SONG. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a BFA in musical theatre and a minor in dance, Eugene has had the privilege to work with Forte Theatre, Pink Umbrella Theatre Company, Skylight Music Theatre and Greendale Community Theatre. When not performing onstage, Eugene also works as a playwright. He has had his work produced on stages in Wisconsin and California. His most recent work, HOLD HIM DOWN, was selected to be published by Smith and Kraus Publishers as part of the “We / Ourselves” play anthology. Eugene currently serves on the Board of Directors for Theatrical Tendencies as their social media manager and will be starring in Tt’s next show, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, which runs Oct. 10 - 19th. To keep up with all of his latest shows, follow him on Instagram @eugene.strei
Apollo Swann-Friend Apollo is thrilled to be joining the Theatrical Tendencies stage for the first time! Apollo has been enjoying getting the opportunity to sing more this summer, which is one of their greatest passions! You may have heard them elsewhere this summer such as with the All In Productions PRESS PLAY: A NERD CABARET, or with Outskirts at Waukesha Civic Theatre for Friday Night Live. Apollo was also seen on stage in THE LIAR earlier this year with SummerStage of Delafield. Apollo wishes to give a shout out to their spouse, Kory, for standing alongside Apollo in all their artistic endeavors!
Kory Swann-Friend Kory is elated to be making their Theatrical Tendencies debut in the MiscasTt Cabaret! Kory was previously seen in All In Productions' PRESS PLAY: A NERD CABARET and in Hartford Players' production of THE GUY WHO DIDN'T LIKE MUSICALS as Mr. Davidson / General MacNamara. Kory would like to thank their spouse, Apollo, for being simply the best! Enjoy the show!
Anne Thelke Anne’s husband told her she was “doing retirement right” by jumping into theatre—and she agrees! She is delighted to join MiscasTt Cabaret with her beloved Drama Queens. Recent credits include LEGALLY BLONDE (ASM), KINKY BOOTS (ensemble), ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID (Monette), and MAMMA MIA (ensemble). Anne is grateful for the creativity of Theatrical Tendencies and the love they so freely share with the community.
Callista Umstot Callista is excited to be in her second Cabaret and to be making her debut at Inspiration Studios! Callista has been in 8 different productions in different community theaters. Some of her favorites have been, a leading ensemble member in THE LITTLE MERMAID JR (WCT), Pigtail girl / Horse girl in AKEELAH AND THE BEE (WCT), and Fiona Starkweather in MURDERS IN THE HEIR (Sunset playhouse). Callista cannot be more excited to be performing a miscast and silly duet with her dad Matthew! She hopes you enjoy the show and that you'll clap till you can't anymore after the performance!
Matthew Umstot Matthew is thrilled to be back performing with Tt after being seen in THE VULTURES, THE SUBMISSION, and their Christmas Cabaret - MAKING THE YULETIDE GAY! Other favorite roles include Don (KINKY BOOTS), Brian (MARS LOST), and Principal Welch (AKEELAH AND THE BEE). After this, he will be performing with Forte Theatre as Luther Billis in SOUTH PACIFIC. As always, he wants to thank his three incredible kids for allowing him to play the single greatest role: father. Enjoy the show!
Max Zimmerman aka Sala Mee Max is so excited to be hosting tonight’s event as his drag persona Sala Mee (pronounced like Salami). Sala Mee made her debut in the musical KINKY BOOTS with Waukesha Civic Theater and later went on to be a part of the 2025 miscast cabaret with UWM. On the flip side, Max has recently been seen in NEWSIES at Greendale Community Theater and LE NOZZE DI FIGARO with UW-Milwaukee Opera Theater. Enjoy the show!