Alice in Up and Down Land Cast

Adine is a Jazz singer, actor, and model. She has been in the Pelican Playhouse since she was 3 years old. Adine attends Miami Arts Charter. Her last major role was Wendy in the adult production of Peter Pan the British Musical. Adine can't wait for quarantine to end so she can start performing again!

An accountant originally from Jamaica, she moved to the US in 2001. She has always enjoyed live theatre, especially Jr Theatre, where she watched her younger cousins perform. In 2016, she introduced her then 5 year old son to the Pelican Playhouse and supported him for 2 years before Ralph Wakefield convinced her to join her son on stage! Since then, mother and son have performed together 4 times, including her favorite, The Dead Parrot. In 2019, Ralph again encouraged her to widen her horizons to take on the role of Stage Manager in Peter Pan, The British Musical.

Currently living in Tallahassee, her acting debut was as Jesus in Godspell, performed at Miami Springs Presbyterian Church in 1996. Her next acting gig was as Dr. NewHeart in the play "Dr. NewHeart's Christmas Cure" performed at Lafayette Presbyterian Church in June 2000. The last performance was in the HBO 2008 movie "Recount", as a paid extra as a reporter in several scenes and also a spectator in the Florida Supreme Court scenes. She also appeared in several student productions with FSU's Film School.

Helyn started her acting career as Papa Bear in Caracas, Venezuela when she was 5 years old. Since then she has performed with the Pelican Playhouse in Girls to the Rescue, Camp W., and Midsummer Night's Dream. She went on to major in costume design in college. She enjoys Coffee every day. She is now serving as astronaut firefighter princess in Madison WI living her best life with her husband and dog Marti.

All theatrical experience is with Pelican Playhouse & though experience is minimal, she has a personal relationship with her role in this play. Lives in Atlanta with the lucky Mr. Kelley, 2 daughters, puppy and the woman she inherited her accent from, Mama! A business degree helps her manage on-goings of multiple family members. Loves volunteering backstage set/props for kids’ dance studio, family & friends. In her spare time, she is close to her 20th year working at Home Depot, trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. Encouraged by Life!

With the Pelican Playhouse since 2009, I have appeared in 30 productions. Thanks to the diversity of the Playhouse I participated in Shakespeare, Peter Pan the British Musical , The Hobbit, Wizard of Oz & the starring role of Truffaldino in “Servant of Two Masters.” This year I began to do comic videos, titled Chester & am currently developing a Stand Up comic routine. I have done numerous Open Mics. I was trained by the Panaro Acting School, at Miami Dade College with extensive Improv training. I am a musician, playing the violin and the harmonica since I was 13.

My acting career started in 1973 when I decided to take a Drama class under Mr. Ralph Wakefield. I have worked on stage sporadically. In 1991, I played the part of Bessie Coleman’s mother for Dade County Aviation Department along with my daughter, Adrienne, who played Bessie Coleman. I worked at The Miami Way Theater in North Miami, Fl from 1991 until 1998. We had Amatuer Night at Miami Way every weekend for a year and a half and I had a chance to perform in skits and sing! Also, I did Extra work and Still Photography. I am a writer and my book is called Reborn At Forty and it is registered with the Library of Congress. So now I have come full circle. I am grateful for the opportunity!

Mary is a graduate of the renowned FSU School of Theatre. Joining the Pelicans in 2012 Mary’s first role with us was that of the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Mary’s favorite roles include Penny Sycamore in You Can’t Take It With You where she was delighted to play opposite her son Tyler. Other favorite roles include Edith Potter in The Women & the Shady Nun in Robin Hood. Mary also enjoys directing on occasion and is particularly proud of her Gilligan’s Island and Twilight Zone adaptations.

Br. Gregory (a Franciscan Brother) lives in Miami Shores, works for Barry University & is very proud to be in “Alice in Up and Down Land.” His acting rez: Hippodrome State Theatre: “Sir” in “Smell of the Grease Paint Roar of the Crowd”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Oklahoma” , “South Pacific” & “Oliver.” Broad Auditorium: “Lazar Wolf” in “ Fiddler on the Roof” & most recently, Mr. Mushik in “Little Shop of Horrors” At the Pelican Playhouse: “Huckleby in “The Fantastics He’s also an accomplished musician / vocalist who has been on concert tour in Rome, Paris & Ireland.

Jennifer joined the Pelican Playhouse in 2017-2018 after the uninvited “Irma” blew in The Hobbit where she debuted as Toni the Troll. Jennifer joined the Pelican’s in the 2018-2019 season as a Talking Fish in the Brothers Grimm and Hippolyta Queen of the Amazons in Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the 2019-2020 season she Zoomed in as Lady Rowena and The Queen in Girls to the Rescue. Jennifer is a member of the Pelican’s 2020 Summer Recital Class and a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s University. Jennifer’s most treasured role is Mother to Edward and Charlotte Bartlett.

“Chiz” is a classically trained award-winning actor, director, producer, writer & creative executive , making a career of excelling in all facets of the entertainment industry. He has appeared on the NY stage, Hollywood soundstages, repertory and regional theatres across the country and around the globe. Mr. Chisholm has performed in over 200 stage productions, feature films & television shows in his rich career. From Shakespeare to Shepard & Albee to Williams, Chiz has starred in classics, comedies, dramas and dozens of musicals over the years.