Nicholas JaPaul Bernard as Black

Nicholas Japaul Bernard is an actor, writer, director, and Seattlite of 8 years. He would like to thank his friends and family for their many years of love. If you’re rich or wealthy (because they are NOT the same thing) and reading this then now it’s the time to support your local theatres like Sound Theatre Company with as many zeros as you can. Especially, but not only, if they’re hiring me.

Shoutout to everybody, I had fun!

Jason Kappus as Burrs

Jason has been singing this music in the car for 25 years, and is very excited to sing it instead with this fabulous band and stellar cast!
Broadway: American Idiot; National Tour: Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde; 5th Avenue: Catch Me if You Can, West Side Story, Rock of Ages, Sister Act (RIP); Village Theatre: Beautiful, MDQ, Hairspray, Evita, Aida, Meet Me in St. Louis; Seattle Rep: Shout Sister Shout; His Own Living Room: Hamilton/Wicked/Greatest Showman/Dear Evan Hansen.
Reviews: “Dad, you’re singing SO. LOUD.” — his kids.
Thanks to Corey, Nathan, Pilar, and Teresa for putting on this gem of musical theatre history, and for guiding this journey. Much love and hugs to Danielle, who he will be trying to ignore for the whole night.

Rebecca Cort as Jackie

Rebecca returns to Sound after playing Brigid in The Humans this past fall. Selected credits: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Amy March in Little Women (Seattle Rep/Milwaukee Rep); Jersey Boys, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Village Theatre); Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act and Suzanne in The Hello Girls (Taproot Theatre); Maureen in RENT and Brooke in Noises Off (Harlequin Productions). Founder of Cort Studios (@cort_studios) where she teaches Grotowski-based psychophysical acting. Also a drag king under Broy Tolton. @beckabrooke

Lauren Drake as Dolores

Lauren Drake (she/her) is a Seattle-based actor, singer-songwriter, and voice teacher. Select credits include Janice & Others in Come From Away (Seattle Rep), Ilse in Spring Awakening (The 5th Avenue Theatre), Snowed In (Again) at ArtsWest, An Improvised Musical with We Have Some Notes (Jet City Improv) and Sunset Boulevard with Showtunes Theatre Company. Her original music can be found on all streaming platforms.
Thank you to this cast & team and much love to her family, friends, Dan & the dogs. @laladrake, lauren-drake.com

Noah Fletcher as Eddie

Noah Fletcher (He/Him) is excited to be making his Sound Theatre Company Debut! He has most recently been seen as Elephant Gerald (u/s) and Zappy Squirrel (u/s) in The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza with Seattle Children’s Theatre, Marcus in Ingvar! A Musical Furniture Saga with Latitude Theatre, Anthony in Sweeney Todd with Harlequin Productions, Artie in Sunset Boulevard with Showtunes Theatre, and in Stranger Things: The Experience in Seattle, as well as touring around the greater Seattle area in The Innkeepers Christmas with Taproot Theatre. Noah received his BFA in Screen Acting with a minor in Musical Theatre at Chapman University. When he isn’t acting, he is usually playing ball with his dog, Rover. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Lindsey Hedberg as Ensemble

Lindsey is so excited to be back on stage! Her last theatrical adventure was with Showtunes’ production of Legally Blonde as Enid Hoops. She has previously trod the boards at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, ArtsWest, Balagan, and Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre. Huge thanks to Pilar, Nathan, and Corey for this wonderful opportunity, and all the love in the world to Riley, Blaine, Mom, and Dad for cheering her on always.

In loving memory of Bestemor (1926–2026), who came to every show.

Danielle Barnum as Kate

Danielle is so grateful to be a part of this! Credits include: Light in the Piazza (Franca); High Society (Tracey Lord); Nine (Claudia) with Showtunes Theatre, Into the Woods (The Witch) with Mt Baker Theatre, Les Miserables (Eponine *Gregory Award Nominee) with Balagan Theatre, Iron Curtain (Masha) with Village Theatre, First Date pre-broadway workshop (Woman 1) with 5th Ave/ACT Theatre, Jane Eyre (Jane), Little Women (Jo) and Chicago (Roxie) with Seattle Musical Theatre, Tell Me on a Sunday (Emma) with Artswest, and on TNT’s Leverage (Kristin Knox) and JourneyQuest (Messenger Elf). In her daytime life, Danielle is a whimsy-seeker, nature scamperer, and full-time people photographer at www.InspireByDanielle.com
Love to Jason — so happy I get to share this stage with you.

Meg McLynn as Aimee/Brigid Blake

Meg McLynn is an actor, vocalist, and teaching artist who has been seen on stages and screens throughout North America. Recent local credits include Vikki Vektor in Here & Their: A Non-Binary Musical, Lady MacBeth in Seattle Public Theatre’s MacBeth: A Rock Musical and Trina in Harlequin’s production of Falsettos, directed by Corey McDaniel.
Meg is a member of the Seattle-based vocal groups, Sugartime Trio, Blue Plate Special, and The ABBAgraphs, and she has been an Anthem Singer for the Seattle Seahawks. She teaches Acting, Voice & Speech and Text Analysis at Cornish, Freehold, Seattle Film Institute and Mighty Tripod. This one is dedicated to all the love stories. And as always, for Beebs.

Sophie Bee Kashman as Mae

Sophie is thrilled to debut with Sound Theatre Company in The Wild Party! Her most recent credits include Rocky the Musical with Tacoma Little Theatre and Spring Awakening with 5th Avenue Theatre. She is so grateful to do what she loves alongside so many wonderful and talented people, and would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support.

Rolando Cardona Román as Phil

Rolando Cardona is excited to make their Sound Theatre Company debut. Recent credits include Moonface Martin from Anything Goes (Reboot Theatre); Pablo from Sister Act (Taproot Theatre); and Noel Gruber from Ride the Cyclone the musical (Ballyhoo Theatre). Rolando thanks their friends and family for all their support and love.

Jasmine Jean Sim as Queenie

Jasmine Jean Sim is a local performer and teacher who has worked with many local Seattle theaters and burlesque houses. Some recent credits include Meg in Brigadoon with Village Theatre and Olivia in Twelfth Night at Union Arts Center. She is also a founding Core Company member at Union Arts Center (formerly ACT Theatre). Jasmine has been nominated for three local Gregory Awards, all of which she has lost gracefully. You can catch her next as Rizzo in Grease at Village Theatre. Big thanks to hot server Ben, Andie, and all her entire incredible family.

Karin Terry as Nadine

This is Karin’s first production with Sound Theatre Company after singing for their ASL Cabaret in 2023. Karin has been seen throughout the Puget Sound at theatres such as Village Theatre (Camelot), Taproot Theatre (Charlie Brown Christmas, Wickhams), and Harlequin Productions (Falsettos, Cabaret, Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson Apt 2B), and most recently at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Elf the Musical. Love and thanks always to Nick Terry!

Delvin (DJ) James as Oscar

Delvin James (DJ) is a multi-hyphenate artist frequently featured across the Puget Sound. Recent credits; Man In Orange – For Colored Boyz, When Freedom Ain’t Enough, Mark Cohen – Rent, Frog – A Year With Frog and Toad. He is so grateful to be a part of this special production. Art is the language in which the soul speaks.
Instagram: the_vitamin_d

Alexander Kilian as Sam

Alexander Kilian is pumped to be working with Sound Theatre Company for The Wild Party! Some recent credits include Liam in Phoebe in Winter (StrawShop), Max in Letters from Max (SPT), Moritz in Spring Awakening (5th Avenue Theatre), The Adding Machine (The Feast), Sweeney Todd (5th Avenue Theatre), Pup in Monsters of the American Cinema and Snowed In Again (ArtsWest), and many other shows at WET, Village Theatre, and others. He holds a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts. Next Up: Jesus in JCS at the 5th! Instagram: @alex_kilian

Corey McDaniel

Corey McDaniel is a theatre director, producer, and nonprofit arts leader with nearly two decades of experience working across the regional theatre landscape. His first production with Sound Theatre was 18 years ago, playing Hector in Troilus and Cressida. His career has spanned acting, directing, producing, and organizational leadership, and he has collaborated with many of the Puget Sound region’s theatre companies in a wide range of creative and leadership roles. This breadth of experience has shaped a directing approach grounded in collaboration, clarity of storytelling, and a deep respect for artists and audiences alike.

In 2013, Corey directed the original staging of The Wild Party for Sound Theatre Company, crafting a production noted for its intensity, intimacy, and emotional precision. He founded Theatre22 in Seattle and served as Executive and Producing Artistic Director for ten years, leading the company’s creative vision while building its operational and financial sustainability. During his tenure, Theatre22 emerged as a distinctive voice in the regional theatre landscape. Corey has directed throughout the Puget Sound region, Southern California, and internationally, and continues to pair creative work with nonprofit leadership dedicated to strengthening arts organizations and expanding community access.

Nathan Levi Young

Nathan has been music directing in Seattle for 20 years. He recently served as the Producing Artistic Director for Showtunes Theatre Company, where he produced and music directed numerous full-scale concert productions, including Sunset Boulevard, The Light in the Piazza, 9 to 5, Legally Blonde, Leap of Faith, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. When he’s not traveling as a corporate event producer, Nathan divides his time between Seattle and Phoenix with his partner Matthew.

Jessica Low

Jessica holds a BA in Drama from the University of Washington and works as a director, choreographer, performer, and educator. Credits: The 5th Avenue, Village Theatre, ACT, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Showtunes, Harlequin Productions, ArtsWest, Sound Theatre Company, Seattle Musical Theatre, Coeur d‘Alene Summer Theatre, and the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Jessica was the Gregory Award recipient for Outstanding Choreography for The Wild Party produced by Sound Theatre Company in 2014. She is also the proud doggy mom of two micro goldendoodles named Jax and Jovi. Next Up: Associate Director for Grease at Village Theatre. www.jessicaannlow.com

Jasmine Lomax

Jasmine Lomax is a Cornish College of the Arts Original Works graduate working tirelessly to help shape the Seattle Theater Community into a healthy, creative, and collaborative environment. Some of their recent credits include Fat Ham (Intimacy Director) with Seattle Repertory Theatre, STEW (Intimacy Director) with ACT Theatre, Trouble in Mind (Director) with Burien Actor’s Theatre, The Niceties (Associate Director/ Fight Choreographer) with Intiman Theatre, Tiara’s Hat Parade (Director) with Book-It Repertory Theatre, PASSOVER (Intimacy Director/ Co-Fight Choreographer) with The Spot Sun Valley, and This Bitter Earth (Intimacy Director) with Seattle Public Theater. For fun, follow them on Instagram (@jasmineissublime) for more information on upcoming projects and to take a peek at their work with Delta Dental of Washington as the Tooth Fairy!

Phil Schnoebelen

Phil is very excited to be working with the Sound Theatre Company for The Wild Party! She has previously been the Stage Manager for Charlotte’s Web at Youth Theatre Northwest, ¡Adelante! Fundraising Concert with WASHMASKS, and for As You Like It and the Educational Tour of Romeo and Juliet with Seattle Shakespeare Company (now Union Arts Center). They have also been the Production Stage Manager for Wounded Healers (MNSU) and I Am a Camera (MNSU). She is originally from Minnesota where she is a graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU), and when she’s not at the party you can find them hiking, rock climbing, or zip lining.

Katie McKellar

Katie is excited to be joining STC on another Wild Party!! She has worked in the Seattle theatre community for over a decade primarily as a stage and production manager. Some past companies she has worked with include: Sound Theatre, Theatre22, Annex Theatre, Book-It Repretory Theatre, and Seattle Public Theatre. She holds a BFA in acting from Stephens College. Thank you to everyone at Sound Theatre Company for this incredible chance to revisit this beautiful show.

Fantasia Rose

Fantasia is a Seattle-based theater artist with a focus on costume design for stage and screen. Recent credits include Yaga (Dacha Theatre), Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls and Desdemona’s Child(Cornish College of the Arts), and Hamlet (Noveltease Theatre). Fantasia holds a BFA in Theater from Cornish College of the Arts and is very excited to be working with Sound Theatre for the first time!

Montse Garza

Montse is a Latina director, writer, actor, and lighting designer hailing from la frontera (the Texas–Mexico border). She earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Theater Arts and Computer Science from MIT and relocated to Seattle shortly after. In the three years she has lived here, Montse has collaborated with numerous companies including eSe Teatro, Latitude Theatre, Yun Theatre, Shattered Glass Project, Dacha, Verbooom, and others. She is currently a Company Member of eSe Teatro, where she recently directed the 8th mainstage production, Cornelia’s Visitors, and an Ensemble Member of Latitude Theatre. Montse is thrilled to be working with Sound Theatre Company for the first time; Cost of Living was the first Sound production she saw after moving to Seattle, and the company’s work and mission have inspired her ever since!

Alex Parr

Alex is thrilled to have gotten the opportunity to work with Sound Theatre Company on such a fun production while debuting as a projection designer for the first time. A big thank you to everyone involved! Recent credits include sound design for Fellow Passengers with Strawberry Theatre Workshop, Yaga with Dacha Theatre and Spain, Wink, and Phoebe in Winter for Strawberry Jam 2025 at 12th Ave Arts, and as Technical Director for Into the Woods with The Assumption-St. Bridget School. 2025 Gregory Award nominee for Outstanding Sound Design. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show! 🙂

Lisa Finkral

Lisa has been a professional audio engineer for almost 20 years and has been sound designing for the last 14. She last designed for Sound Theatre Company on their productions of Parade and Goblin Market and she is excited be attending this Wild Party with them again. Favorite past designs include: Spring Awakening (Balagan Theatre), The Light in the Piazza (Showtunes Theatre Company), The Fifth Wave (Macha Theatre Works), and Macbeth: A Rock Musical (Seattle Public Theatre). When Lisa’s not doing sound, she is a licensed attorney. Love to the Happy Husbean and the Little Miss!

Alma David Taylor

Alma David Taylor is a composer, music director, and actor, best known for writing Ranked, featured in HBO’s My So-Called High School Rank. David was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Eugene O’Neill National Music Theatre Conference for his new musical The Way. David co-created and co-hosts Dream Show Cabaret, a monthly cabaret show at WeRise Wine Bar in Downtown Seattle with his collaborator, Carlos Barajas. Seattle: Village Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Taproot Theatre, Showtunes, Artswest, and Seattle Children’s Theatre. NYC: Birdland Jazz Club. David also co-founded Uproar Theatrics, a theatre licensing company. He also coaches vocalists, songwriters, and musicians at his music studio in Capitol Hill. @daytaygo

Eli Moffatt

Musical theatre has always had a special place in Eli Moffatt’s heart, which is why he is so excited to be playing for The Wild Party at Sound Theatre Company! Having graduated from Central Washington University, Eli has played with numerous ensembles at CWU, being a part of their highly respected Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, and Jazz Band programs. Since college, Eli has played percussion for local ensembles such as Northwest Wind Symphony and Capitol Area Concert Band, and has also been called to play drumset in musicals such as Little Ship of Horrors, Bye Bye Birdie, and Hairspray! Eli also has a passion for teaching, and has taught as a substitute music teacher in various school districts as well as teaching private drum lessons at Music 1st in Olympia, Washington.

Olivia Hamilton

Olivia D. Hamilton is a Seattle-based bassist, vocalist, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and multi-modal storyteller. They play for theaters, are a studio musician, and perform with various orchestras, jazz ensembles, and house bands in and around the Seattle area. For information on past and upcoming productions, teaching studio, and some cat pictures, please visit oliviadhamilton.com. When they aren’t playing music, they are studying herbalism out in nature. Or dancing. Or dancing out in nature. Anything to keep the inner hippie happy!

Cam Schneider

Cam Schneider has been a dedicated presence in the local arts community for over a decade, most recently appearing in Village Kidstage’s Natasha Pierre. Since discovering his passion for musical theatre in Auburn Avenue’s 9 to 5, he has embraced every opportunity to grow, perform, and collaborate with artists throughout the region.
He begins a full 2026 season with an exciting slate of productions, including Sound Theatre’s The Wild Party, Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Dear Evan Hansen, Tacoma Little Theatre’s Spring Awakening, and Bainbridge PAC’s American Idiot.
His musical journey has taken him to major venues such as Climate Pledge Arena, Benaroya Hall, and Lumen Field, as well as stages in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Career highlights include performing in Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ Superstar, and connecting with inspiring artists who have shaped his creative path.
He’s genuinely thrilled that this next chapter brings him to Sound Theatre. Boop!

Bruce Carpenter

Bruce Carpenter has been an active woodwind player for over 40 years. In his younger days, he traveled to all 50 states and 47 countries with a contemporary gospel music group. He has played for West Coast off-Broadway tours of Beauty and the Beast in Fresno, Legally Blonde in Sacramento, Dream Girls in Portland, as well as Aladdin and SUFFS here in Seattle. He had also played for such acts as the Temptations, John Lithgow, Bernadette Peters, and Johnny Mathis.
He had also played oboe or bassoon for the Fresno Philharmonic, Fresno Grand Opera, Federal Way Symphony, Tacoma Symphony, Everett Philharmonic, and Bellevue Opera. Bruce feels a deep connection to the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northwest and loves to walk the trails less traveled.

Daniel Self

Daniel is a Seattle-based pianist, woodwind player, musical director, educator, and arranger with over 20 years of experience in the performing arts. A versatile and passionate musician, he is equally at home at the piano, in the pit doubling on woodwinds, or leading from the podium. His musical theatre career includes over a decade as Resident Music Director for Athens Creative Theatre in Georgia, with work spanning musical direction, coaching, orchestration, accompaniment, and conducting. In Seattle, he has collaborated with organizations such as the 5th Avenue Theatre, Magpie Artist Ensemble, Latitude Theatre, and Renton Civic Theatre, with favorite projects including Anastasia, Sweeney Todd, and Mary Poppins. As an educator with Iovanni Music Academy, Daniel teaches private piano and woodwind lessons, tailoring instruction to each student. He is deeply committed to community-building through music, collaboration, and storytelling.

Dexter Stevens

Dexter Stevens has been playing clarinets, flutes, saxophones, recorders, whistles, and (most recently) bagpipes for stage productions in Seattle for the past 13 years. He’s excited to be working with Nathan Young again, and doubly excited to finally get to play the incredible music of The Wild Party. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Pavel Spichak

Hello, Dolly!, Jersey Boys, and 9 to 5 with Village Theatre. 9 to 5 and Sunset Boulevard with Showtunes Theatre Company. Come On, Get Tappy! with SecondStory Repertory Theatre. Twelfth Night with Seattle Shakespeare Company. Grease: The Musical with Royal Caribbean Entertainment. The Sound of Music and The Drowsy Chaperone with Leavenworth Summer Theatre.