Meet the Cast and Directors
Alex Andrews is thrilled to make his directorial debut with the 2020 One Act Weekend! Having performed on stage both musically and dramatically since elementary school, Alex took part in many productions in high school and improv events at USF. He was ecstatic to discover CWP in 2018, where he starred as Picasso in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. From there, he’s happily joined the CWP family continuing in productions such as A Christmas Carol, Kidspeak, and The Crucible. He thanks his family and friends for their ongoing support, and Carrollwood Players for accepting him so warmly.
Chloé Baker is in her fifth show at Carrollwood Players and it is just as enjoyable as the last 4. You might have seen her in A Christmas Carol, A Christmas Cabaret, Aida, or the Patriotic Cabaret. She thanks her family for supporting her and her amazing cast for accepting her. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Will Chamblee “is sort of okay” – Will’s parents. “He’s alright” – Will’s friend. “Get away from me” – unfriendly stranger. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Daniel Scott Dagesse is exceedingly delighted to direct for the 2020 One Act Weekend. He has directed multiple short films, but this is his first time directing a play. Daniel found the transition from film to stage to be seamless. He is ready for his hard work to come alive at Carrollwood Players Theatre. Daniel thanks his talented actors, Alexa and Will, for their diligent work and Hippie and David for being mentors during this production. Daniel also wants to hug all his family and friends for their unceasing support in his pursuit of the arts. That’ll have to wait.
Jeron Dooling is beyond excited to be in his first ever mainstage production as part of the 2020 One Act Weekend. As always, he thanks his friends for their genuine love and support. He hopes to continue making people laugh and making new friends through theatre.
Christina Eiginger is in her first play and she’s excited to take on a dramatic role! She thanks her parents for keeping her dog quiet during virtual auditions, and her fellow Nubians for continuing to support her explorations into the creative arts. A big thanks to CWP for keeping arts alive during this time and being vigorous in safety to keep everyone here healthy and happy!
Zach “Hippie” Griswold asks you to do two things: support local arts in any way, especially here at CWP, and help raise awareness for mental health issues, especially in the younger generations
Taylor Hendershot is currently a student at USF studying theatre for performance. While she loves performing and being on stage, she is very excited to take on the role of directing for the first time! She would like to thank you for coming and hopes that you enjoy!
Bryan Lane is thrilled to be making his directorial debut with Angel for Carrollwood Players’ 2020 One Act Weekend. Recently, he appeared in The Crucible as Reverend Hale and in Auntie Mame as Patrick Dennis. Backstage credits include AIDA, Dog Sees God, Beauty and the Beast, Godspell, and the upcoming musical, The Rocky Horror Show. He thanks his family, Jai Harris, and David O’Hara for inspiring him to work in theatre.
James Madden is in his fourth show with Carrollwood Players. He was recently in Quarantine – the Musical. He is thankful and eager to get back on the stage. He thanks his friends, family and courageous mom for all the love and support!
Lisa Malloy graduated in 2017 with a BFA in Theatre from the University of Southern Mississippi. After a gap year in Honolulu, HI, Lisa relocated to the Tampa Bay area in late 2018. She most recently appeared on stage as Meg Brockie in Brigadoon (Francis Wilson Playhouse), Mary Warren in The Crucible (Carrollwood Players Theatre), and Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher (Aeon Life Theater). This is her first time directing and she is grateful to Carrollwood Players for the opportunity.
Crystal Marie has been involved with Carrollwood Players on and off stage for years. She was most recently seen in Auntie Mame as Gloria Upson. Some of her favorite roles include Dracula’s First Wife, Nellie in Jekyll & Hyde and her all time favorite, Angel in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (because nothing is funnier than running on stage topless.)
Kara Marin thought she was signing up to ride an actual roller coaster, but she supposes this is close enough. In any case, she is excited to be performing onstage again with such a wonderful cast and crew! Outside the theater, you can find Kara doing improv comedy with her extremely funny team, Daytime Delusions. She thanks her wonderful friends and family for their endless love and support.
Brieana “Brie” Nestler, bored in quarantine, decided to tap into an interest she’s put on the back burner since she was 22 and audition with her sister Alexa and for the 2020 One Act Weekend. She’s absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to work with her sister, such an amazing cast, crew and theater. When not operating roller coasters, Brie is working as a freelance designer and earning her MFA in Service Design from SCAD. To see her work check out BrieNestler.com
Nick Noelte is excited to return for CWP’s 2020 One Act Weekend! Previous CWP credits include Redmond in Reel Wood, and Ernest in The Importance of Being Earnest. Nick can be seen next with his talented wife, Brooke West, in CWP’s Plaza Suite. Nick thanks his fearless leader, Laura Roberts for her great direction! Thank you for supporting us and enjoy the show!
Joannah Norton is excited to make her Carrollwood Players debut as Penny in Wonderland. Her most recent work was in the ensemble of Brigadoon. Joannah thanks Director Lisa Malloy for this opportunity and her friends and family for their support.
Tabitha Pearce is thrilled to be performing in her sixth show here at CWP, including A Christmas Carol, Comedy Tonight, and the upcoming production of Plaza Suite. Tabitha is a full-time Emmy-winning video editor, but her real love and passion is in performing through singing, acting, and playing instruments. She thanks her friends for endless love and support, Peanut for his endless stank, and special thanks to her hometown, Earth. Please hold the mayonnaise for Brittany (You’re welcome Brittany).
Laura Fleming Roberts is thrilled to be returning to Carrollwood Players as the director of Wednesday Warning. She began performing in Atlanta where she studied dance at the Decatur School of Ballet and Lee Harper Studios and acting technique for stage and film at the Alliance Theatre. Since moving to Tampa, she is thrilled to have found a home in the fantastic theater community performing dramatic, comedic, and musical roles on stage. She last appeared as Gwendolyn Fairfax in CWPs production of The Importance of Being Earnest. She is excited to be making her directorial debut with this wonderful community.
Alexa Sheppard is so excited to be help create art and theatrical magic during these crazy times by being involved in CWP’s 2020 One Act Weekend, marking her third year in a row performing in this annual tradition. You may remember her from last year’s show as the dancing cockroach at the Roach Motel (yes, you read that right)! She is incredibly grateful for this amazing cast and crew, especially since her sister Brie and best friend Taylor are among them! Alexa thanks her family, friends, and pets for their never ending support. Stay safe, stay kind, and enjoy the show!
Chelsie Emily Smith, an advocate for seedless watermelons (for they are childless), is more known in the theater community for her set designs, dressing, and creative problem solving. The Ripple Effect is her directorial debut. She would like to leave you with a note to her cast and fellow directors. “When we couldn’t control the world around us we challenged ourselves to keep moving. We adapted and shaped our spaces to cradle this moment. To my amazing cast and the my fellow directors…Thank You.”
Robert L. Torres is thrilled and excited to be partaking in his third CWP production, having played Bob Cratchit in last year’s production of A Christmas Carol, and Judge Hathorne in The Crucible. When not acting, Robert spends his days as a personal caregiver for the physically and developmentally disabled. Robert is grateful for the opportunity to continue to collaborate with other talented people that share his passion for acting and the theater.
Anne Tully is excited to be joining one acts for the first time! She was recently seen performing in KidSpeak 5.0 Live Online, but more often has been seen behind the scenes at Carrollwood Players Theatre doing scenic work such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Hungry Casanova and the Haunting of Netherstone Manor. Huge thanks to Chelsie for her direction in bringing this amazing one act to life, Will for being a fantastic scene partner, her ten cats for joining the show at her online rehearsals, and her friends, family and Hippie for their support!
Brooke West is excited to be performing in her second production with Carrollwood Players, the first being last year’s The Importance of Being Earnest. A Tampa native, Brooke studied both theatre and horsemanship from an early age. As a student at H.B. Plant High School, she directed and stage managed many drama club productions, including Lysistrata, Agnes of God, and Rumors. At the University of Central Florida, she worked at equestrian theatre companies Arabian Nights as Princess Scheherazade and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede as a trick rider and ostrich jockey while simultaneously earning her B.A. in Theatre Studies. In 2012, while working as the Head Equestrian for Tecumseh! The Outdoor Drama, she met and later married her fellow cast member and best friend, Nicholas Noelte. She is now the Theatre Director at Sunlake High School, teaching the theatre arts and directing student productions including Little Shop of Horrors, Harvey, and Hello, Dolly! Brooke continues to work in film and television as well, most recently on the film Tag with Jeremy Renner and Ed Helms, and I Saw a Man with Yellow Eyes with Katherine Heigl and Harry Connick, Jr.
