La Cage aux Folles Cast

Adam Abruzzo (Jean-Michel) is excited to make his first appearance with Stand Up For…Theatre. Adam has been acting since high school and in the Baltimore community theater area for about four years. Previous shows include Dog Sees God, Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, and Sweet Charity. By day, Adam is a physical therapist with Move For Life PT at the Lighthouse Senior Living Community in Ellicott City. As always, Adam sends special thanks to his family, friends, and Dr. Kevin Pry (associate professor of English and Dramaturg, Lebanon Valley College’s Wig and Buckle Theater Co. of Lebanon Valley College) “for knowing everything and passing some knowledge on to his students.” To his wife Rachel, he sends love always. “Enjoy the show!”

Michael S. Bevard (Georges) is thrilled to be performing the role of Georges. At home in the worlds of opera and musical theater, he has performed in numerous operas with the former Baltimore Opera Company, Lyric Opera Baltimore, Baltimore Concert Opera and Opera Vivente. Favorite musical theater roles have included Javert in Les Miserables, Edward Rutledge in 1776, Lamar in Godspell and Nicolai in Chess. By day, Mr. Bevard teaches music at Pointers Run Elementary School in Howard County. He also is a certified yoga instructor and an avid traveler.

Timoth David Copney (Jacob) has performed as an equity dancer in Annie Get Your Gun, My Fair lady, Music Man, Applause and Sophisticated Ladies. Local choreography/ directing credits include Sweet Charity, My Fair lady, The Wiz, Dreamgirls, Carousel, Ragtime, Guys and Dolls, Hello Dolly, Songs for a New World, Annie, Drowsy Chaperone, Jacques Brell Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Addams Family and Oliver. Classically trained in ballet, he’s studied at The Alvin Ailey School, The Cincinnati Ballet, Ballet Jazz de Montreal and the Grande Ballet Canadienne. Favorite acting roles include Belize in Angels in America, Bobby in A Chorus Line, Henry in Street Scene, Walter in Chess, Andre in Aint Misbehavin (for which he made the broadwayworld.com’s list of Best Performances), The Wiz in The Wiz and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar. As a singer, Timoth has performed in countless cabarets, specializing in what he calls “The Big Broad Songbook.” A theatre columnist for MD Theatre Guide and

Ryan DeVoe (Albin/Zaza) is thrilled to welcome you to La Cage Aux Folles! His selected credits include Lonny in Rock of Ages, Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, Farquaad in Shrek and Gomez in The Addams Family. Ryan dedicates his performance to anyone who’s ever felt less than who they are. “Now fill the world with music, love, and pride!”

John Dignam (Edouard/Renaud) returns to HDYLMNP after appearing as Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Show. He has performed in the Baltimore/ D.C. area as Milt Fields in Laughter on the 23rd Floor and Lieutenant Rooney in Arsenic and Old Lace (Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre); Father Daniel Berrigan in The Trial of the Catonsville Nine, Captain Hook in Peter Pan, Willy Wonka in Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka and Tony Cavendish in The Royal Family (The Salem Players); Mr. Robinson in The Graduate (Dundalk Community Theatre), Otto Rupf in Romulus (The Memorial Players), Tom Houghton/Roger in Loves and Hours, Milt Fields in Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Officer O’Hara in Arsenic and Old Lace and various roles in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (Laurel Mill Playhouse) and Major Metcalf in Mousetrap (Woodbrook Players). John thanks Michael, Ed, Grant, and the entire cast and crew for their support. Bambi Galore (Cagelle) is pleased to be a part of La Cage aux Folles.

Lenore Mionette Florez (Cagelle) is a stay-at-home army spouse/dog mom/dancer and a lover of DIY crafting. She is a former conservatory student of the American Musical Drama Academy (AMDA NYC) and is beyond thrilled to be back on stage. She recently finished performing in Cabaret with the Fredericktowne Players as the Emcee. Other favorite roles include Jemima and Demeter in Cats, Bonnie Parker in Bonnie and Clyde the Musical, Big and Little Edie in Grey Gardens, Beadle Bamford in Sweeney Todd, and Daisy Hilton in Sideshow. Lenore hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Patrick Frye (Ensemble) has been dragged into the theatre world kicking and screaming by his girlfriend Kristin. Tho luckily for her he’s really enjoying it. Over a hundred years ago he played a camel in joseph.....dreamcoat. He’s excited to be involved in this fabulous production. Special thanks to Ed, Grant, and Kristin for this opportunity.

Bambi Galore (Cagelle) is a human cannonball of filth and glitter. For over the last 10 years, they have been subverting gender and sexuality through burlesque, drag and theater. Starting off in DC and then traveling the the bright lights of New York City, they are now a staple in the Baltimore performance scene. You may have caught them in Les Liaisons Dangereuse at Spotlighters a few year ago,, at her biweekly brunch hosting at El Bufalo, reigning as the 2019 Queen of Pride or working with the Baltimore Rock Opera Society. Performing is something that lives in their heart and ignites all that they do. They give love and thanks to all the support from their wife and child.

Jenifer Hollett (Jacqueline) is thrilled to return to HDYLMNP after appearing in The Rocky Horror Show as Magenta/Usherette last year. An attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice by day, Jenifer loves the active theater community in the Baltimore area. Over the past six years, she has performed with the Charm City Players, Third Wall Productions, Laurel Mill Playhouse, Just Off Broadway, HDYLMNP, Salem Players, Artistic Synergy, Curtain’s Up Productions, Ovation Dinner Theater and the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater. Favorite roles include Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Miss Tweed in Something’s Afoot, Miss Hannigan in Annie and Melpomene in Xanadu. Jenifer enjoys working for The Murder Mystery Company and as a standardized patient for the Standardized Patient Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She thanks her family and her darling husband, Jordan, for supporting her theater addiction.

Alicia Kenefic (Cagelle) is pleased to be a part of La Cage aux Folles.

Ana Lohrmann (Madame Renaud) is pleased to be performing in La Cage Aux Folles. Her favorite credits include Pop in Chicago, Fairy Godmother in Cinderella and Mrs. Hanigan in Annie. “Thank you to life and everyone in it for orchestrating this opportunity for love, joy, and hope.”

John Sheldon (Francis) is no stranger to the Baltimore area theater scene; he’s performed with many groups in the area. Favorite previous roles include Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off, Trekkie Monster in Avenue Q, Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors, Willie Conklin in Ragtime, LeFou in Beauty and the Beast, Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys And Dolls, and Luther Billis in South Pacific. John is especially excited to be once again sharing the stage with his wife! He sends his thanks to everyone involved.

Katie Sheldon (Cagelle) is very excited to be onstage with her hubby for the first time in years. Katie was last seen as Charity in Sweet Charity (The Heritage Players). Past favorite roles include Lola in Damn Yankees, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Velma Kelly in Chicago, Kristine in A Chorus Line, Bonnie in Anything Goes, Rose Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie, Nellie Forebush in South Pacific and Mother in Ragtime. She thanks Stand Up For…Theatre for providing her the opportunity to be part of such a fun show!

Christy Stouffer (Marie Dindon) is excited to play Marie Dindon in this fabulous production of La Cage. Active in local and regional productions since 1990 as an actor, director and choreographer, Christy was seen most recently as Meg in Pasadena Theatre Company’s Damn Yankees, which she also choreographed. Other favorite onstage roles have included herself in Godspell, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Amada Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie, Ruth Condomine in Blithe Spirit, Fastrada in Pippin, Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly!, Madame DuBonnet in The Boyfriend and Martha Mae Whovier in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Kay Sweitzer (Cagelle) joined the board of How Do You Like Me Now Productions in 2015 because she is passionate about their mission. She performed in Stop Kiss as a nurse in 2015 and as part of the ensemble in The Rocky Horror Show in 2016. Outside of Standing Up for…Theatre, Kay is the mother of three grown children and currently works as a Project Manager consulting with the Department of Defense following a 21-year career in the US Army.

Andrew Syropoulos (Cagelle) graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts in 2001 and starred in his first and last musical, Blood Brothers, that year. He went on to earn a BFA in Theater from Marietta College, in Ohio, where he appeared in 19 shows including Art, Waiting for Godot and True West. Back in Baltimore, brodwayworld.com awarded Andrew Outstanding Supporting Actor for his work in Southern Baptist Sissies in 2006. Andrew has served as stage manager for numerous Baltimore theaters, appeared onstage as Tim in This Is Why We Can’ Have Nice Things for the Theatrical Mining Company and directed The Comedy of Eros for Strand Theater. Recently he directed shows starring alumni and current students at the Baltimore School for Arts and appeared in House Of Cards, Season 4 for Netflix (and is awaiting his appearance in Season 6). Andrew thanks his family and friends for helping him through this time of eyelashes and pantyhose. And tucking

Olivia Winter (Anne) is ecstatic to be appearing in her second production with P; she was previously seen as Veronica Sawyer Heathers. Some of her favorite credits include appearing as Zaneeta in The Music Man (TWP); as Paulette in Legally Blonde, Jr. and Horton in Seussical, Jr. (7DRC); as Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie (ASoB) and Shelby in Steel Magnolias (CPM). Olivia thanks the entire crew, for allowing her this opportunity to work with amazing people, and her friends and family for their immense support.