The Cast of "CONTACT" at NSMT

Sally Mae Dunn (Wife, Clubgoer) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Sally is pleased to be at North Shore this summer! Past credits include Broadway: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (original cast), Never Gonna Dance (original cast), Sondheim's Follies, Beauty and the Beast (Babette u/s), The Best Little Whorehouse Goes

 Public (original cast), and The Will Rogers Follies (original cast). National Tours: Chicago (June), Anything Goes, Radio City Rockette promotional tours. Regional credits: Look at Me I'm Dancin' (Dusty), The Laramie Project (Mrs. Murray), The Best Little Whorehouse in

 Texas (Angel), Sweet Charity (Charity). TV: NBC - "Conviction," Comedy Central - "Stella," "As the World Turns," "One Life to Live." 

Jarrod Emick (Michael Wiley) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Mr. Emick was last seen on Broadway as Himself in Ring of Fire at the Barrymore Theatre directed by Richard Maltby,Jr.. Prior to that, he co-starred with Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz at the Imperial Theatre. He starred as Jerry in London's West End premiere of The Full Monty at the Prince of Whales Theatre, directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. He was Brad in the revival of The Rocky Horror Show - Live! at the Circle In the Square Theatre, directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. He won the Tony, Drama-

Desk and Theatre World Awards for his portrayal of slugger Joe Hardy in the 1994 revival of Damn Yankees, also Directed by Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Rob Marshall. Chris in Miss Saigon at the Broadway Theatre as well as opening the 1st Nat'l T

our of Miss Saigon in Chicago, both directed by Nick Hytner and choreographed by Bob Avian. He also was featured as the student leader Enjolras in the 3rd Nat'l Tour of Les Misérables. Other favorites regionally include F. Scott Fitzgerald in the World Premiere of Waiting for the Moon, a new musical by Frank Wildhorn at the Lenepe PAC, NJ co-starring Lauren Kennedy as Zelda directed by Vincent Marini and choreographed by Andy Blankenbueler. The title role in Sweeney Todd at the Capital Playhouse (Olympia,WA), Directed by Jeff Kingsbury. Peter in Drift with Christian Campbell. A new musical by Jeremy Schonefeld Directed by Jeremy Dobrish. Most recently, the title role in Hank Williams: Lost Highway at Virginia Stage Company Norfolk, VA. Directed by Edward Morgan. He starred as Josiah Day in the TNT mini-series "Andersonville" Directed by the late and most definitely great John Frankenheimer. He starred with Christine Elise in "LA Firefighters" for FOX and also for FOX, "Pacific Palisades" for the equally great and terribly missed Aaron Spelling. He also starred in "It's True!" for CBS. Countless workshops, concerts and benefits. He is honored to be making his North Shore Music Theatre debut in this inspired piece. Thanks, Tomé!

Sean Ewing (Servant, Uncle Vinnie, Johnny) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: This marks Sean's first production with North Shore and his fourth production with Tomé. Sean recently graduated from Point Park University with a B. F. A. in Musical Theatre as well as a minor in Dance. Previous credits include Contact at Point Park University, the Regional debut of Contact in Norfolk, VA, the world premier of Streets of America, Ragtime, Thou Shalt Not and West Side Story. Thanks to all my family and friends and especially Tomé and Leanna for all their guidance and support. Special thanks to Mom and Dad for always being there for me. Sean is a proud member of the Actors Equity Association.

Naomi Hubert (Girl in the Yellow Dress) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Broadway productions of The Producers and The Frogs. She was an original cast member of both Susan Stroman shows and is proud to be part of NSMT's tribute to her work. First National Tours include Spamalot, Doctor Dolittle and Annie Get Your Gun and played Cassandra in the IV National Tour of CATS. Regional credits include Beauty and the Beast and A Chorus Line at AMTSJ in her hometown of San Jose, CA. She played the Stenographer, Waitress, and others in the 2006 film, The Producers. BFA in Ballet from the University of Utah and proud member of Actors' Equity. Love and thanks to her ever-supportive family and husband Bill.

Steve Luker (Husband, Bartender) With NSMT: Damn Yankees. Elsewhere: Steve has appeared in over 80 legit shows including Broadway (42nd Street), National and European tours (Footloose, 42nd Street), Radio City, Off Broadway (The P Monologues), Regional Companies (NSMT-his favorite, Goodspeed, TUTS, Gateway Playhouse, Bristol Riverside Theatre, the John Engeman Theatre, Crossroads, Mill Mountain, etc.). TV: "Law and Order," "Cosby," "Hope and Faith," "One Life To Live," "As the World Turns," Commercials (currently appearing nationally in a Yellow Book spot with David Carradine) and voiceovers. Much love to the Luker and Noona families, especially wife Susie.

Jake Pfarr (Aristocrat, Waiter, Clubgoer, u/s Michael Wiley) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Originally from Ohio, Jake's pumped to be making his NSMT debut! Regional: The Full Monty (Keno, Northern Stage); Meet Me in St. Louis (u/s Lon, Paper Mill Playhouse); Cats (Mungojerrie, Pittsburgh CLO); Seven Brides...(Ephraim, Music Theatre of Wichita); Beauty & the Beast (Alabama Shakespeare Festi

val); Joseph...(Joseph); Music Man (Tommy Djilas). Much love and many thanks to Mom & Dad, Kylee, Jana, the NSMT staff, and most importantly, the "big man upstairs!" Proud Actors' Equity member and Oklahoma City University graduate. Work hard and dream big! Proverbs 16:9

Matt Rivera (Headwaiter, Jack) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Performed with the 1st National Broadway Tours of Swing! and Movin' Out and the 4th National Tour of Cats. Dance Companies: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Feld Ballet/NY, and Twyla Tharp's THARP! Most recently, Matt was seen in New York City Opera's production of Candide.

Ariel Shepley (The Girl on the Swing, Awards Girl, Clubgoer, u/s Girl in the Yellow Dress) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Ariel Shepley trained on scholarship with Boston Ballet, School of American Ballet and The Ailey School. She performed with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in Memoria, choreographed by Alvin Ailey. She has also toured internationally in West Side Story to Italy, Lebanon and Japan and nationally in Contact as The Girl On the Swing and the Standby for The Girl in the Yellow Dress. She also revised her role as Girl On the Swing for the first regional production of Contact in Norfolk, VA. She just finished her first season with Ballet Hispanico of New York, and has also danced with Opus Dance Theatre, Staten Island Ballet and Tanaka Dance. She is also currently an undergraduate at Columbia University in New York.

Noah Aberlin (Restaurant Patron, Clubgoer, u/s Headwaiter) With NSMT: The Producers, Damn Yankees. Elsewhere: Noah is a Brooklyn, NY native. Some favorite credits include: The Producers - National Tour (Ensemble, u/s Leo), Contact - National Tour (Swing/DC) [noticing a trend?], Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), My Way (Man #1), Into The Woods (Baker), Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), and Young Abe Lincoln (Dennis Hanks). He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Thanks to everyone at North Shore for two wonderful shows this summer at a really great theatre!

Monica Alicia Coates (Photographer, Clubgoer) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: After Graduating from Southern Methodist University with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance, Monica joined the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2. She later moved to New York City where she has been dancing as a member of Balance Dance Theatre under the direction of Obediah Wright. Her recent work as a modern dancer took her to Seoul, Korea as a member of Sudden Enlightenment Theatre as a part of a Korean performing arts festival.

Ivy Fox (Restaurant Patron, Clubgoer, u/s Girl on the Swing) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Ivy Fox graduated from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. National Tours: Chicago (cellblock us/Velma Kelly and Matron Mamma Morton), Kiss Me Kate (us/Bianca), Beauty and the Beast (silly girl LA Co. and the Tour us/ Babbett), Ragtime (tour), Starlight Express (Buffy us/ Pearl in Germany), Radio City Christmas Spectacular. lvy will be teaching camp for Experimental Dance Concepts in Youngtown Pa. All Thanks to God , Mom, Dad and Tracy. For more info go http://www.ivyfox.com/

Jeremy McQueen (Restaurant Patron, Clubgoer) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Jeremy is thrilled to make his NSMT debut in Contact! Regional credits include My One and Only, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and Jekyll & Hyde. Training: San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, San Francisco Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and Alonzo King's LINES Ballet. Jeremy is a recent graduate of The Ailey School/Fordham University, B.F.A in Dance program. Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, Ann, NSMT, friends & family for their love and support!

Marcos Santana (Water Boy, Joe, u/s Servant) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Theater: Carmen (Dancaire), Asst. choreographer (La Jolla Playhouse) Tarzan "Netherlands" (Asst. Choreographer). The Wiz (Dance Captain). In The Heights workshop (Jose). Evita National Tour, directed by Harold Prince (Slaucho, Tango u/s). The Mambo Kings, West Side Story (Pepe/Bernardo). Contact 1st National Tour (Water boy/Joe). Film/TV: The Great Observer, Across The Universe, The Producers, Chasing Papi," MTV Becoming," "Divas Las Vegas." Stage/Concerts: Anastacia, Mary J Blige, Paulina Rubio, Jon Secada, Jimmy Buffet, Chayanne. Much love to my family, friends & Nova.

Leeanna Smith (Restaurant Patron, Clubgoer, Associate Choreographer, Dance Captain, u/s Wife) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Leeanna made her Broadway debut in Contact at Lincoln Center Theatre, and later joined the national tour. She is thrilled to be making her NSMT debut. This production will mark her fourth as Associate Choreographer on Contact. She spent four years as a Radio City Rockette and earned her Equity membership performing in Oklahoma! for Dallas Summer Musicals. Leeanna graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance from Southern Methodist University. Love to Mom, Dad and John.

Mary Lynn Tiep (Cigarette Girl, Trouble) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: A current graduate from Point Park University with a B.A. in Dance, she was recently cast in Disney's film College Road Trip directed by Roger Kumble. Other credits include: Conact performed at Virginia Stage Company and PPU, and Sing, Sing, Sing, Frogs and other concert pieces with the Playhouse Dance Company. She has entertained for Carnival Cruise Lines and March of Dimes Televised Telethon. Interning for BDC, she personally worked with Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson and Shane Sparks. Mary Lynn would like to thank her family and Corey for their love and support in pursuing her passion to dance.

Francis Toumbakaris (Busboy, Clubgoer, u/s Husband/Bartender) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Francis is a native Greek from Athens and a proud Equity member. For years has wanted to dance the award winning Stroman choreography of Contact. His life's dream came true along with his Green Card as part of the original cast of the 2004 Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof. He has toured the US with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Fosse. On the big Screen you can see him opposite Joaquin Phoenix in We Own the Night and Tim Robins in Noise. When not on stage Francis runs his Home Improvement Company: www.greekandhandy.com

Wesley Edwards (Swing) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: This is Wesley's first time in Boston and he is excited to be working with the cast of Contact. Most recently he has appeared in productions of Thou Shalt Not, Contact, and Hair with the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Originally from Louisville, KY, Wesley currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA where he is a Senior musical theatre major at Point Park University.

Hallie Metcalf (Swing) With NSMT: Debut. Elsewhere: Hallie Metcalf is delighted to be part of North Shore's Contact. Hallie was most recently seen in The Bushnell's 50th anniversary production of The Music Man. Other credits include: Nancy in High Button Shoes at Goodspeed Opera House, White Christmas, A Fireside Christmas, Dorcus in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Kim in Bye Bye Birdie. Thank you to everyone involved in the production. Love And Laughter.