DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
CREATIVE TEAM
COLE NeSMITH
Creative Director & Scrim Master
Founder of Creative City Project
DONALD SPENCER
Artistic Director, Costume Designer, Scriptwriter
Founder of Modern Theatricals
MELYSSA MARSHALL
Executive Producer & The Real Queen
CHRIS ALBANESE
Operations Director & Sr Director of Table Build
LLOYD WILLIAMS
Production Manager & Headmaster of Dry Humor
STEVE WEINMANN
Costume Constructor & Consultant
ANDREW HEIDORN
Musical Director
DANIEL HUNALP
Choreographer
JUSTIN LORE
Wig Designer
JUSTYN BROWN
Graphic Designer
A note from the Director…
As a young kid, I would draw and paint instead of playing with others. I would create stories and escape from the bullying and torment I put up with in school. I put on shows in my basement for an audience of none, friends or huge family gatherings. I knew at a young age that I wanted to bring stories to life, but I never knew that one day, after years of training and working for Disney it would come full circle to where I am today. I am excited and beyond thrilled to be able to bring this exciting new show experience Down The Rabbit Hole to the Orlando area. Partnering with Creative City Project has been an incredible experience, one I will never forget! I know this is only the beginning of a wonderful partnership. I am so amazed at this talented production team and cast and how it all just fell into place during this time in the world. I will leave you with bit of our closing monologue from the show because for me it rings true:
“Follow your dreams, for they know the way. Be prepared to work hard, sacrifice, and above all don’t let anyone limit you, don’t let anyone steal your dreams. They’re your dreams not theirs. We are all unique and different, a little mad and sometimes completely bonkers. But I’ll let you in on a little secret… all the best people are!”
DONALD SPENCER, Modern Theatricals
CAST
in order of appearance
CAITLIN YOUNG
(ALICE)
Caitlin has been performing in the Orlando area for over five years now. She is supported by her sister Megan and their four cats and three dogs. Her family has a performance background, but Megan is the reason she moved from Texas to Florida and started performing as a full time job.
CORA FOSS
(ALICE)
Cora is originally from Washington State but has lived in Central Florida for about five years. She moved here with one suitcase and a dream, which was fulfilled when she got her dream job at Disney. She is a current performer at Universal Studios and a student at UCF. Cora is so thankful for this wonderful opportunity, especially in these trying times. She is so excited to be performing again and bringing one of her favorite stories to life. She hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!
LINDSAY CARTER
(ALICE)
Lindsay has been performing at Walt Disney World and other theatre companies in Orlando for five years. A couple of her favorite shows have been A Year With Frog and Toad and Seussical at Orlando Repertory Theatre. Outside of performing, Lindsay enjoys writing and photography, as well as spending time with her supportive fiancé Brian. Lindsay is loving every minute of her time with Alice in Down the Rabbit Hole, and she can’t thank Donald, Melyssa, and the rest of the creative team enough for this opportunity.
MEGAN YOUNG
(ALICE)
Megan Young has been performing in the Orlando area for beloved family theme parks for the past 5 years of her performance career. Megan’s passion for the performing arts began as a child and followed her into her adult life. Megan aspires to explore every avenue she can as a performer; from film, live theatre, and a variety of specialty skills. Megan is supported by her family and friends with special support from her twin sister, Caitlin. The greatest reward performing has brought for Megan has been the relationship she continues to grow with her sister.
SUNNY GAY
(ALICE)
Sunny is so thankful to be a part of her first production with Creative City Project and Modern Theatricals. She is usually found performing at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, or Gaylord Palms, as well as a few local theatres in Orlando. Her favorite roles include Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Amber in Hairspray, and Heather McNamara in Heathers: The Musical. She would like to thank her family for the love & support they give her everyday!
GALEN MARTIN
(WHITE RABBIT)
Galen is a stilt walker and an acrobatic performer in the Orlando area. He was a previous stilt walker for Universal Orlando Resort. He is honored to be able to hop into Wonderland in this production as the White Rabbit.
CHASE SHELLEE
(CATERPILLAR)
Chase is grateful to join the cast of Down the Rabbit Hole as the Caterpillar/Butterfly! She is both a stage and film actress, writer, and singer for self titled original project, and vintage outfit, Underground Retro. This is her first time working with Creative City Project and couldn’t be happier with the entire amazing team.
KRISTEN SHEOLA
(ROSE)
Kristen has been working in the Central Florida area professionally for well over a decade. Favorite credits include Queenie (Lippa’s Wild Party, Theater West End), Amber VonTussle (Hairpsray-Dr.Phillips Center/Encore), Elle Woods (Legally Blonde, Garden Theatre) and multiple shows at the Fringe Festival with Yow Dance. Kristen also spent the last 13 years as a proud Disney Cast Member (Beauty and the Beast, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas, Hoop Dee Doo, Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Live and many others) and is still a team member at Universal (Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees-swing/dance captain). Wagner College grad! Thank you Donald and everyone at Creative City Project!
Helen Tom
(THE DUCHESS)
Helen is thrilled to be making her official theatrical debut in Down The Rabbit Hole. A Baltimore native, Helen enjoys red wine, Bravo TV, but most of all her family and friends. For over 15 years Helen was a performer at Walt Disney World where she was quite familiar with a magic wand, a glass slipper, and a castle.
Nic Nightingale
(The Cook)
Nic is thrilled to be going down the rabbit hole with this talented bunch. Originally from Greenwood, Indiana, Nic has been an honorary Floridian for over three years. Prior to the pandemic, Nic was a performer at Walt Disney World for almost three years. He has trained with the Upright Citizens Brigade, SAK Comedy Lab, and ComedySportz in both improv and sketch.
JOEL SWANSON
(TWEEDLEDUM)
Joel is likely best recognized around Orlando when he’s elbow-deep in a hamphibious diva affectionately nicknamed “Frogpig.” He has been seen in other productions at Orlando Fringe, a couple at Orlando Rep, and spent a few happy years dancing in the streets at the Magic Kingdom. You might have even met his drag persona, Just Jewel, during TIARA: The Brunch at HÄOS on Church. His last role before the world was stripped of its live entertainment was the Emcee in the Encore Performing Arts production of CABARET. What a joy to safely return to the world of live theatre with Creative City Project! Let’s get mad.
Kellie RIvers
(TWEEDLEDEE)
Kellie is a singer/songwriter from Newport News, VA. Kellie has performed all over the UK, Scotland and Wales as a lead vocalist and recording artist. She has been awarded for her energetic acting/improv skills as well as her rendition of the “National Anthem” recognized from a 3 star general. Along with making music videos, featured extra work on TV shows and creative management, Kellie has had the pleasure of performing with Disney as a meet and greet/parade performer.
KAREN WOLSIEFER
(CHESHIRE CAT)
Karen is absolutely thrilled to fall down the rabbit hole with the Creative City Project. Karen has been performing since a young age in a variety of different dance genres, but fell in love with the circus 8 years ago. Karen has been with the Aerial Angels since moving to Florida 6 years ago. She hopes to share her love for flying with each guest who travels to Wonderland this season. She might be a little mad, but we’re all mad here…
LAURIEL MarQues
(CHESHIRE CAT)
Lauriel is thrilled to be joining the Creative City Project on this magical trip Down the Rabbit Hole. A third generation acrobat, Lauriel spends more time standing on her head than on her feet. Having the opportunity to perform on three different continents throughout her career singing, dancing, acting, and performing acrobatics, Lauriel is grateful to see the arts returning in such a creative way during such a challenging time. Proud aerial trainer and Lyra choreographer for this show, she hopes you love watching her crew of Cats spin during your journey tonight. Sending love to all of the Aerial Angels she has trained since she began her aerial career back in 2001, and special love and dedication to her new son Edu and ever-supportive husband Eduardo.
Taylor Sexton
(CHESHIRE CAT)
Taylor is delighted to be making her debut with Creative City Project. Taylor loves her job performing at Walt Disney World. She trained at the University of Minnesota Duluth and learned aerial arts at the Orlando Circus School. She is grateful to her friends and family for their love and support and would like to thank all of those involved in Down the Rabbit Hole for making this a very rewarding experience.
Anastasia Hanchak
(CHESHIRE CAT)
Anastasia is very excited to join the cast of Down the Rabbit Hole. She has worked at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios as an actress. As an aerialist, she has performed at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Arthur Murray Tampa Bay, and the Mask-R-Aid Ball for Shephard’s Hope Orlando. She is grateful to her friends and family for their support.
ADONUS MABRY
(THE KING)
Adonus is a MS native who discovered his passion for dancing in college at the age of 19, and that passion developed into a journey to Florida where he worked in theme parks as a character performer and equity dancer at Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens. He was also fortunate to dance in Chicago, Arkansas, and Tokyo, Japan at Tokyo Disney Sea. Recently, Adonus was involved in another Creative City Project called Bright Young Things as an actor/dancer, which help expand his comfort zone and help him grow as an actor. His life has been filled with people believing in him, which means the world to him, and he is grateful for Modern Theatrics and Creative City Project for the opportunity to spread a little joy in Winter Park.
ANGELIQUE MARTINEZ
(CARD COURT DANCER)
Angelique is a mother of two, wife, former Disney Equity performer, actor, and radio personality from Monsters in the Morning on Real Radio 104.1FM. Some highlights of her career include dancing in the feature films of Rock of Ages & To Write Love on Her Arms. She has performed in multiple grand opening and media events alongside many well known acting & musical celebrities at Disney, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. You might also catch her in commercials on your TV.
BRITTANY walker
(CARD COURT DANCER)
Brittany is originally from South Carolina and has been performing in Orlando for over ten years. She has performed in several equity shows at Walt Disney World including Club Villain, Rivers of Light and for Disney Event Group. Before the pandemic, Brittany was performing full time at Beauty and the Beast Live Onstage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Villains Unite the Night at Magic Kingdom and The Edison at Disney Springs. Brittany also works for several production companies in town, has performed with national recording artists such as Flo Rida, JLO and Pitbull and has been in the films Rock of Ages and To Write Love On Her Arms. This is Brittany’s first show with Creative City Project and is very grateful for this opportunity. Special thanks to Donald Spencer from Modern Theatricals and congrats to this fantastic cast & crew!
JENNIFER Whitmire
(QUEEN OF HEARTS)
*Bio coming soon
ALAN PAGAN
(MARCH HARE)
Alan is so excited to be making his Creative City Project debut with Down the Rabbit Hole! A Modern Theatricals veteran, you may have previously seen him as “Jasper the Pirate” in Lost Boy or most recently in If/Then at Theater West End. By day, Alan teaches theatre at Olympia High School. Thanks to Creative City Project and Modern Theatricals for keeping theatre going during this challenging time!
JAMES STANLEY
(MAD HATTER)
Born in raised in Central Florida, James has been dancing and performing since the age of nine. He started performing professionally at the age of 17 at Walt Disney World performing in numerous shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Festival of the Lion King, and various castle stage shows for over a ten years. He’s also worked on Norwegian Cruise Lines “Pride of America” in Hawaii and most recently was overseas working for Tokyo Disney as a featured tap dancer in the show Big Band Beat! James is very excited to be performing again and truly grateful to Creative City Project and Modern Theatricals for providing this opportunity!
NICK NELSON
(MAD HATTER)
Nick graduated from the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He’s been seen in national tours with Nickelodeon, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as well as regional theater productions and cruise ships. He was the swing in Beauty and the Beast at Hollywood Studios for eight years and is now a licensed Realtor with eXp Realty.
GREGG BAKER
(MARCH HARE)
Gregg is an Orlando based actor and singer. He is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and Florida School Of The Arts. Some of his Theatre credits include Myths & Hymns, You Can’t Take it With You, Clue The Musical, The Worker, and Rhinoceros. Among his theatrical talents, Gregg also has a background as a dancer, for some time teaching at the Academy of Rising Stars in Palatka, Florida and performing with their traveling dance troupe, Southern Vibez. You can catch him performing regularly at Universal Studios Orlando.
PRODUCTION STAFF
Lloyd Williams - Production Manager
Alexis Pruett
Andre Vargas Roo
Bill Weller
Irick Hernandez
Jenee Vivenzo
Josh Page
Kayla Dombrosky
Kendra Sullivan
Kevin Ah-Low
Sarah Fry
Stephanie Herrera
Vashti Sookram
Zack Lawrence
Kristina Collins
Mahendra Sookram
Nadira Sookram
Nick Whitney
