Kathryn Katsikis (soprano), Host of the Garter Inn and Meg Page in Merry Wives and Meg Page in Falstaff, is incredibly excited to return to the stage and work with such a wonderful company. She has a bachelors of music in vocal performance from George Mason University and currently studies with Debby Wenner. Kathryn would like to thank her supportive husband, family, friends and fellow cast members for this amazing opportunity.
Joseph Kaz (Fenton) is a composer and tenor based in the DC Metro Area. Joseph has sung with many local opera companies including Maryland Lyric Opera, Bel Cantanti Opera, and Annapolis Opera. A graduate of the Ithaca College School of Music, Joseph has studied with distinguished teachers such as Patrice Pastore, Marc Webster, Rick Christman, and currently Jeffery Springer.
Bradyn Heck will be playing the roles of Master Slender and Mistress Quickly. He graduated from George Mason University in 2015 with a B.F.A in Theatre. He previously graced the stage in Mason productions such as, Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone, See How They Run, and The Rover. He would like to quickly (!) thank his friends and family for their continued support.
Nerissa Hart is an actor, director, and writer based in the DC/Metro region. Since earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts from George Mason University in Theatre Performance, she has appeared on the television show House of Cards, as well as taking on Pocket Change Theatre Company’s Midsummer on a Playground as The Magician’s Assistant, Hermia, Snug, and the Fairy and performing in The Highwood Theatre’s devised piece, Riot, as Nicole Frederick: The Protestor.
Dylan Hares, Sir Hugh Evans MW, is an actor by night, IT guy by day, with a degree in Philosophy from George Mason University. Theatre Credits: The Long Way Around (Bill), Barefoot in the Park (Paul) and The Life of Galileo (High Inquisitor). Film Credits: Wingboys (Dan), Admins (Jake), The Blame Game (Ryan). Upcoming: Dark Times at Grimesville High (2016 Capital Fringe Festival)
Caroline Gordon, Alice in Falstaff, is excited to return after performing as Beatrice in SOT’s production of Beatrice and Benedict. Other notable roles include Fiordiligi from Così fan tutti (Bethesda Summer Institute), Countess from Le nozze di Figaro (Mason Opera Theatre), Sharon Graham from Masterclass (understudy with Lyric Opera Virginia), Servilia from La Clemenza di Tito (New Century Opera), and Susannah from Susannah (University of Florida Opera Theatre).
Caroline Dubberly (Mistress Ford) recently moved here from Dallas, TX. Regional credits in Dallas include Quincy in the regional premiere of Mr. Burns: a post-electric play at Stage West Theater, Leonardo’s Wife in Blood Wedding at Cara Mía, and Mrs. Lambchop in the Dallas Children’s Theater 2014-2015 International Touring Production of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. She will soon be playing Natalie in Next to Normal at Keegan Theatre in Washington, DC.
C.J. David, a tenor originally from Northern Virginia, is one of the Fentons in Falstaff, and in Merry Wives, Pistol and John. CJ recently was the title role in Robin Hood with the Victorian Lyric Opera Company, as Count Almaviva in Il barbiere di Siviglia with Loudoun Lyric Opera, and as a soloist with both the Reston Chorale and Washington Master Chorale. He holds a Master of Music in Opera from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA, and a Bachelor of Music from UNC Chapel Hill.
James Collinson, hails from the Cape May area and is ecstatic to be performing the role of Dr. Caius. He received his Masters in Music at Shenandoah Conservatory, and has performed in Kurt Weill’s The Protagonist as the titular character, Mozart’s Don Giovanni as Don Ottavio, Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi as Gherardo, Lee Hoiby’s This is the rill speaking as Tommy/Manny, and David Little’s Vinkensport as Han Sach’s Trainer. He thanks Lori for this wonderful opportunity!
Jaely Chamberlain, Nannetta in Falstaff, is quickly establishing herself as a soprano with “emotion that doesn’t quit and a talented voice to match” (The Writers Bloc). Recently, she has sung as a soloist with the Washington Concert Opera, Washington National Cathedral, Maryland Opera Studio, and in the ensemble of the Washington National Opera. This summer, she sings the role of Musetta in La Boheme with the Crested Butte Music Festival.