Cast
Abby Nguyen (Connie)
Abby is currently a Sophomore at Presentation and is so excited to be playing Connie Wong in BCP’s A Chorus Line! Some of her favorite roles include an Ancestor in The Addams Family and Narrator in Aladdin Jr. Outside of school Abby loves to travel and hang out with friends. She would like to thank the cast and crew of A Chorus Line, Ms. Pauline, and the endless support from friends and family! She hopes you enjoy this ONE of a kind show!!
Adrian Ruiz (Al)
Adrian is a junior at Bellarmine and is super excited to be playing Al DeLuca in Chorus Line! Some of his favorite past roles are Leaf Coneybear in Spelling Bee at Bell, Caiaphas in Jesus Christ Superstar at Bell, Gleb Vaganov in Anastasia at WVYT, and Hades’ Worker in Hadestown at Starting Arts DT. Enjoy the show!
Aiden Mangalick (Paul)
Past roles, shows, and credits include: Chip Tolentino in Spelling Bee. Pontious Pilate (Judas U/S) in Jesus Christ Superstar, Billy Flynn in Chicago, Monty Navarro in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Colonel Mustard in Clue, Ensemble in Little Shop of Horrors, Ensemble in Wedding Singer, Sanguine Humors (Bellarmine), Bells on the Street Host (Bellarmine) Merit Scholar Student (Community School of Music & Arts) Thanks to Mom and Dad for always supporting me!
Alisa Serrania (Vicki)
Alisa is a sophomore at Presentation High School and is thrilled to be making her debut on the Bellarmine stage as Vicki. With a decade of musical theatre experience, some of her favorite roles include Ensemble in Cinderella, Morticia Understudy/Ancestor in The Addams Family, and Betty Rizzo in Grease. She is also a proud new member of Bellarmine’s improv troupe, Sanguine Humors, and is excited to explore a new side of theatre. Outside of rehearsals, Alisa enjoys creating art of any kind, reading, and hanging out with her friends. Alisa would like to send her love to the cast of this production who created a loving environment for her to join.
Amiya Sheth (Maggie)
Amiya is so happy to be performing as Maggie Winslow in BCP’s A Chorus Line. Previous roles include: Anya/Anastasia in Anastasia, Olive’s mom in Spelling Bee, and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. Amiya is currently applying for Musical Theatre programs for college, and she is so passionate about theatre and singing. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Becket Dyer (Mark)
Becket is a freshman at Bellarmine and is thrilled to be making his acting debut as Mark Anthony in A Chorus Line. Becket has more than 10 years of studio and competitive dance training, and he’s grateful for the opportunity to dance, act, and sing on stage at Bell. Becket would like to thank the cast and crew for making this such a fun and rewarding experience, and his family for their support. Enjoy the show!
Brennan Klotzbach (Maggie/Swing)
Brennan Klotzbach is thrilled to be playing Maggie Winslow in Bellarmine’s A Chorus Line. Her favorite past roles include Chris/Inspector (Play That Goes Wrong), Tess (Crazy For You), and Cat in the Hat (Seussical). Recently, Brennan was awarded SVCT's Al Bloom Award and CMT’s Joshua Grant Brawn Award. When not performing, Brennan enjoys hanging out with friends and volunteering. She thanks her family for their endless support, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Claire-Sophia Nemhauser Sierk (Sheila)
Claire-Sophia Nemhauser Sierck is so honored to be stepping into the spotlight in perfect line as Sheila Bryant in Bellarmine’s production of A Chorus Line! This is her 3rd show at Bell, and she is so happy to return as such an amazing role during her senior year. Some past roles played by Claire include Mary Sunshine—Chicago (Bellarmine), and Hilda Kleinman—Rock of Ages (CMT). She is incredibly proud to perform on this amazing stage with so many of her friends to take her final bow at Bellarmine. Enjoy!
Eva Sandoval (Tam)
Eva is a sophomore at Notre Dame San Jose is so excited to be in her first show at Bellarmine! Some previous shows include SpongeBob the Musical (SA), Hadestown Teen Edition (CMTSJ), and Puffs (NDSJ). This show has challenged Eva more than ever as a dancer but has also enriched her love for the art. She can’t wait for you to experience this
Henry Larson (Zach)
Henry Larson is incredibly excited to present this singular sensation to you all! He is so proud of his fellow cast, tech crew, and band/orchestra members to make this show so great. And as well as thankful and grateful for his family and friends for supporting him. His favorite roles include Max Schumacher in Network, William Barfée in Spelling Bee (BCP), Weselton in Frozen, Pharoah in Joseph (CMTSJ), Harold Hill in The Music Man (Starting Arts), and many more! He hopes you enjoy the show!
Iara Austin-Kunzevitzky (Tricia)
Iara is beyond ecstatic to be playing Tricia in her very first high school show! A freshman, Iara is so grateful for the chance to perform here at Bell! Favorite past roles include Queen Aggravain in Once Upon a Mattress (CMTSJ), Mayzie in Seussical (CMTSJ), and Widow Douglas in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (CMTSJ). Iara is so excited for this opportunity to dance and she hopes that you love this show just as much as she does!
Ivy Osment (Val)
Ivy is so excited to be playing Valerie Clark in BCP’s A Chorus Line! Some of her favorite credits include: Countess Lily in Anastasia (WVYT), Morticia in The Addams Family (WVYT), and Gabrielle in Cinderella (LGHS). Ivy is a current senior at Los Gatos High School and she is happy to be spending another year at Bellarmine. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Jack Campos Struthers (Greg)
Jack, who will be performing as Gregory Gardner, is very excited to be making his debut in musical theater in BCP’s A Chorus Line! Previous roles include: Sanson Carrasco in Teatro Vision’s adaptation of “Don Quixote de La Mancha” and Pancho/Mr. Sims in Teatro Vision’s adaptation of “La Mariposa/Breaking Through” Jack is currently applying to college with the hope of continuing theatrical production while pursuing his major in STEM sciences in LA or San Fransico. Jack is very enamored by the arts and self-expression, so he hopes that you all will enjoy watching these actors and each of their amazing performances!
James Castelly (Richie)
James is really excited to be performing as Richie Walters in BCP’s A Chorus Line. Previous roles include: Philip in Jesus Christ Superstar, Hannah's dad in Freaky Friday, Hercules in Circus Olympus, and Creepstone in Million Dollar Baby. James recently attended the school of creative and performing arts (SOCAPA) where he starred in various short films. He hopes you enjoy watching him perform!
Kai Bolina (Roy)
Kai Bolina is excited to make his Bell Theatre debut as Roy in A Chorus Line! He has previously performed as Kristoff in Frozen Jr. and as the Narrator in Into the Woods at ACDS, as well as in Cat in the Hat during elementary school. Kai is new to his theatre journey, with A Chorus Line being his first big show. He is eager to grow and continue his journey as an actor. He would like to give a special shout-out to Ms. Self for helping him believe in his acting ability and to his mom for always supporting him. His favorite movie is Top Gun: Maverick. His favorite actor is Ryan Reynolds or Kevin Hart.
Kaleah Taylor (Cassie)
Kaleah is a senior at Archbishop Mitty high school and is so excited for you to see A Chorus Line! This show and role as Cassie Ferguson, means so much to her and many others and she is so grateful for this opportunity. Her most recent roles include Olive Ostrovsky in …Spelling Bee (Bellarmine), Louise Schumacher in Network (Bellarmine), and Eurydice in Hadestown: Teen Edition (Starting Arts Dream Team). Next year Kaleah will be attending Boston Conservatory at Berklee for her BFA in Musical Theater. She hopes you enjoy this ONEderful show.
Leo Chernyakhovskiy (Don)
Leo Chernyakhovskiy is playing Don Kerr. He was previously Judas Iscariot, Mitch Mahoney, and Amos Hart at Bellarmine and is excited for you to see the show.
Lily Karp (Bebe Benzenheimer)
Lily Karp is a junior at Presentation High School and is thrilled to be playing Bebe Benzenheimer in her first Bellarmine production of A Chorus Line. Previous favorite roles include Maria in the Sound of Music (CMTSJ), Ella in Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Presentation High School), and Hermes in Hadestown (CMTSJ). When not performing, Lily loves to bake, read, and hang out with her friends and family. She really hopes you enjoy this one of a kind show.
Linus Ho (Frank)
Linus Ho is very happy to be playing Frank in BCP’s A Chorus Line! This is his first musical at Bellarmine, but he has done musicals all throughout middle school. He’s overjoyed that you came to watch today’s performance. Enjoy the show!
Marie A. Suzano (Judy)
Marie is ecstatic to be in her first Bellarmine Production as Judy Turner, in one of her dream shows, "A Chorus Line!" She has had the opportunity to perform in multiple local theater companies in the area, with her favorite roles including Alice Spencer in "Alice by Heart" at Upstage Theater and Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz" at Roberta Jones. She is also an active member and officer for her school's Drama department, currently serving as Secretary, and looking forward to being an Assistant Stage Manager for the Fall Play. She'd like to thank the wonderful cast for being so welcoming and kind, and the entire creative team for making her first time at Bell such an incredible and fun experience. She'd also like to shout out her amazing mother for driving over half an hour from school to rehearsal every day. Marie hopes that you love the show as much as she does!
Marisol Gunnerson (Assistant Director)
Marc Estoque (Bobby)
Hi! My name is Marc, and I’m ecstatic to be playing Bobby Mills in BCP’s A Chorus Line! My previous roles were Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Titinius/Artemidorus in Presentation’s The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Building Bobby’s character over time was challenging, but lots of fun. I feel like this is the furthest I’ve gone in learning how to act, and I’d like to give a very special thanks to Pauline for making that happen. I hope you enjoy the show!
Marko Herbas (Mike)
Marko Herbas is excited to be playing Mike Costa in the Bellarmine production of A Chorus Line. In past performances I have played Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Aladdin in Aladdin the Musical. Jr, and Leper #3 in Jesus Christ Superstar. This role has been a blast to play, and I look forward to playing future performances. Hope you like the show!
Matthew Sheyda (Butch)
Matthew Sheyda, playing the silent and rude Butch, is largely a programmer, a resident Sanguineer, and the real slim Sheyda. His previous roles include last year’s Bellarmine Theater Arts’ production of Network and shows at his previous school.
Mia Obico (Lois)
Mia Obico is a junior at presentation high school, and is very excited to be a part of her first bell show as Lois! Her previous roles include Fate #2 in Hadestown (Starting Arts Dream Team), Fox in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (PHS), and as Barry’s girl in the Prom (Starting Arts Dream Team). She’s currently rehearsing in Pippin as Fastrada (Starting Arts Dream Team). She hopes you enjoy the show!
Nina Locsin (Kristine)
Nina Locsin is so excited to be playing Kristine Urich in the wonderful cast of A Chorus Line! Nina is a junior at Presentation High School, where she is an officer of their International Thespian Society (ITS). Some of her favorite past roles include Margot in Legally Blonde JR (WYVT), Mimi’s Mother in Rent (CMT), and Morticia in The Addams Family (PHS). Nina would like to thank her family for their constant support and encouragement. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Nolan Del Carlo (Larry)
Hello! I am Nolan Del Carlo and I play Larry. This is a fun role for me because in the past I've played very different characters, such as Bill Sykes in Oliver and Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages. Exploring this new character has been incredibly fun, especially developing it alongside the amazing community of Bellarmine Theater. These stories are real, and I am so grateful to assist in telling them. A special thanks to Pauline, Mia, and Christine for allowing us all to become Broadway-trained-dancers and pushing us to our full potential!
Raymond Pinero (Assistant Director)
Saidee Avila (Diana)
Saidee Avila is thrilled to make her debut at Bellarmine in such a memorable show! She is so honored to bring Diana Morales’ heart and resilience to the stage. Past favorite roles of Saidee’s include Anna in Frozen (CMTSJ), Rusty in Footloose (Oakwood) Eurydice in Hadestown (CMTSJ), and Dorothy in Wizard of Oz (CMTSJ), just to name a few. In her free time, if any, Saidee enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, and voice coaching children. Saidee hopes you enjoy this show and remember what she did for love!
Sam Lanier (Stage Manager)