Cast List and Profiles

CAST

Ryan Adams (Sorrow/US Harry), Tucker DeBolt (Anxiety/US Peter/US Paul), Nicholas Ian (Anxiety/US Amy), Thomas Ferro (Joy/US David/US Kaleb), Darrow Richmond (Anger/US Larry/US Andy), Mia Skaliotis (Sorrow/US Susan/US Marta), Rebecca Vnuk (Anger/US Sarah/US Joanne/US Officiant), Emmarie Wilson (Joy/Officiant/US Jenny)

CAST PROFILES

Katherine Abel (Susan) is originally from Cincinnati, OH, but has called Chicago home the past 4 years! This is her second show with Dominican- previously seen as #7 in The Wolves. Other credits include The Cottage, Bright Star, Boeing Boeing, The Marvelous Wonderettes (Red Barn Theatre), Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley (Buffalo Theatre Ensemble), Airness (Citadel Theatre), The Other Bear (Second City), and will next be seen in The Wedding Singer as Linda at Metropolis! Many thanks to her supportive friends and family. For Ally, always.

Ryan Adams (Ensemble-Sorrow/US Harry) is thrilled to return to the stage at Dominican University! Originally from Naperville, Illinois, Adams graduated from DePaul University in 2022 with a BFA in acting with a minor in music studies. Recent credits include Elephant and Piggie’s WE ARE IN A PLAY!, Beauty and the Beast (AlphaBet Soup Productions), and The SpongeBob Musical (Dominican University). Ryan would like to thank his family for their endless support and his cat, Blaze, for his endless playfulness.

Jacob Alexander (Paul) is overjoyed to be performing Sondheim’s material once again. He is an actor, director, and casting associate based in Chicago and a proud graduate of North Central College with a BA in Acting & Musical Theatre. Recent acting credits include Narrator/Ensemblist in Side By Side By Sondheim, First Date, and The Gift of the Magi at Oil Lamp Theater; Ricky in Isolation: A Romance with Limelight Theatre Company (Original Cast); and Y2K: A 90s Musical at The Annoyance, which received the 2025 Chicago Reader Award for Best Production. Directing/Producing credits include The Scarlet Pimpernel (Associate Producer) and Camp Rock: The Musical (Assistant Director) with The Beautiful City Project; Next To Normal (Director) and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Director) at his alma mater. Seeking Representation. Love and gratitude to his family, friends, mentors and this lovely ensemble of artists. As always, his performances are dedicated to GGNPD <3.

W: jacob-alexander.com | IG: @thejacobalexander_

Elizabeth Bushell (Sarah), an actor / performer / producer, is thrilled to be working with this wonderful group of artists at Dominican!  Recent theatre credits: Unnecessary Farce (Buffalo Theatre Ensemble), Chicago: The Play (Redtwist); Misery, Dames at Sea, The Cottage (Citadel); Immersion (The Beautiful City Project); the world premiere, Red and the Wolf (Songbird); City of Angels (JPAC); The Mad Ones (Towle).  In addition to performing, Elizabeth serves as Executive Producer of The Beautiful City Project and works as an independent finance & strategy consultant. www.elizabethbushell.com

Kelli Clevenger (Joanne) is delighted to return to the DUPAC stage, previously as Donna (Mamma Mia!) and Mrs. Greene (The Prom). Favorite credits: Hello Dolly starring Sally Struthers (Irene Malloy), Fun Home (Paramount Theatre), She Loves Me (Writers Theatre), Dennis DeYoung’s Hunchback of Notre Dame (Bailiwick Rep), Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett), Rent (Chicago premiere), 9 to 5 (Metropolis PAC). Kelli is an award-winning dancer who you may have spotted in the nationwide Jardiance commercials. TV: Chicago Med, Leverage, Prison Break. Coming soon, catch Kelli in feature film, Gaia. Thanks to Big Mouth Talent.  Love to Tommy and Chase!  @_kelliclevenger_  KelliClevenger.com

Dan Collins (Larry) is a realtor by day who moonlights in musical theater! He’s thrilled to be back on the DU stage, last seen as Harry in Mamma Mia! Some of his favorite roles include Bobby in Crazy for You, Don Lockwood in Singin’ in the Rain, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Wilbur in Hairspray. He also spent 10 years dancing at sea, proving he can twirl on both land and water. Offstage, he shares his home with a big ol’ Labrador who insists he’s the one stealing the show.

Tucker DeBolt (Ensemble-Anxiety/US Paul/US Peter) is so excited to be back on stage!  This is his first time working with the team at Dominican University. Previous credits include: Sweeney Todd (Anthony), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), Heathers (Ram), and American Idiot (Tunny).  He is so proud of this cast for putting together an amazing show, and is very grateful for his supportive friends and family. Enjoy the show!

Marisa DiBennardi (Bobbie) is thrilled to be stepping into the role of Bobbie for her second production with the DU team! Some recent theatre credits include The SpongeBob Musical (DU) and We Will Rock You (The Beautiful City Project). Marisa can also be found teaching musical theatre classes at Paramount School of the Arts, and working with kiddos as a mental health therapist. Marisa would like to extend all the love in her heart to the good and crazy people, both in and out of this cast, who make it all worth it. Instagram: @marisa.dibo

Jack DiDomenic (Peter) is a sophomore at Dominican University studying English and Theatre Arts. He is very excited to be performing in his fourth show at Dominican. Past show credits with Dominican include Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B (Moriarty/Lestrade/Elliot Monk) and The SpongeBob Musical (Electric Skate/Plankton US). Working with the cast and production team of Company has been nothing short of a privilege. He would like to thank every single person involved in putting on this incredible show. He believes the world is in need of Company's heart-warming and hysterical themes now more than ever.

Nina Dolan (Marta) is a senior at Dominican University studying Theatre Performance and Film and will go on to complete her masters in theatre this fall at The University of Amsterdam. Her notable roles include Elvira Condomine in Blithe Spirit, Countess Eléna Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express, and an ensemble member and Squidward Understudy in The SpongeBob Musical. Nina has worked in Chicago with Kernel Productions as a voice over actor in the animated series War for Christmas. When Nina is not on stage, she is advocating for suicide prevention as a leader of Scream Club Bloomingdale (official affiliate with Scream Club Chicago) and fundraising for Rogers Behavioral Health.  Nina would like to thank her family, partner and friends for their endless support and encouragement.

Thomas Ferro (Ensemble-Joy/US David/US Kaleb) is thrilled to join this wonderful company! Based in Chicago, he is a graduate of Millikin University where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre with a Minor in Dance. Previous credits include The Scarlet Pimpernel: In Concert (Beautiful City Project); Side by Side by Sondheim (Oil Lamp Theatre); and Lewis/Dance Captain in Pippin (BrightSide Theatre). All love to mom, dad, Stephen, William, Emma, Vivian, and Theo.

Jake Gartung (Harry) is elated to be returning to the DUPAC stage and crossing a dream show off his bucket list! Recent credits include Freddy (Hot People Island / Annoyance Theater), Elton (The Scarlet Pimpernel / The Beautiful City Project), and Sheldon J. Plankton (The SpongeBob  Musical / DUPAC). Jake would like to thank the village of people around him who help make his dreams come true, and a special thanks to our wonderful directing and production teams behind the scenes. This performance, as always, is dedicated to the memory of Tim Filliman. Enjoy the show!

Nicholas Ian (Ensemble-Anxiety/US Amy) isn’t getting married today—but not by choice, of course! Recent Chicago credits include: original cast of Ride the Cyclone (Paramount) prior to the Bold Series’ hiatus, New Faces Sing Broadway 1960 (Porchlight), Godspell (Music Theater Works), Mary Poppins (Metropolis), The Secret Garden, Diana: The Musical (Theo Ubique), The Hunchback of Notre Dame: In Concert (Point2Point Productions), On the Twentieth Century (Blank), & TwiHard: A Twilight Parody Musical (The Apollo). Thank you to the team, the crew, and to everyone who made anxiety and fear feel the best they’ve ever felt! Instagram: @thenicholasian.

Carlie Merola (Jenny) is a proud graduate of Dominican University’s Theatre Arts program (‘24), and she is thrilled to be returning to her theatrical home! She fondly recalls each of her past roles at Dominican, including Mamma Mia! (Ensemble/US Sky), A Midsummer Night's Cirque (Helena), The Prom (Kaylee), Silent Sky (Margaret Leavitt), and She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms (Tilly/Tillius). She hopes that Company inspires you to take leaps of faith and love with your whole heart. Enjoy the show!

Jacob Merschel (Kaleb), a junior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in musical theatre at Columbia College Chicago, is playing the role of Kaleb. This is his first production at Dominican University. He has previously appeared in Grease (Kenickie Murdoch) and Pippin (Ensemble/Understudy Pippin) at Columbia College and in Camp Rock The Musical (NAME OF CHARACTER) with The Beautiful City Project. Jacob would like to thank his parents for letting him do what he loves every day.

Darrow Richmond (Ensemble-Anger/US Larry/US Andy), 24, is excited to join this amazing cast. Coming from the South Suburbs, Richmond has performed in Homewood-Flossmoor, IHSTF All State, Chicago Heights’ Drama Group, Uptown Music and Towle Theatre productions: Big (Big Josh), Aida (Mereb), Bright Star (Billy Cane), Dreamgirls (C.C. White), Hairspray (Gilbert, Seaweed u/s), and Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette). While studying Theatre, Richmond earned international championship titles on the University of Illinois Chicago Speech team in Dramatic interpretation. Now, Richmond would like to thank his loved ones for always encouraging him; and the Dominican University PAC for providing a safe space to deliver messages of love and friendship when we need it most. Following Company, Richmond will star in The Little Mermaid (Flotsam) and Divided. Find more on Instagram: @darrow.vr

Mia Skaliotis (Ensemble-Sorrow/US Susan/US Marta) is a new student at Dominican University. She’s currently studying Education and Music. She’s very excited to be taking part in her first show at Dominican. Past credits include Singing in the Rain, Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and Beauty and the Beast. She’s very excited to be a part of a show again.

Nikoali Sorokin (Andy) is thrilled to be a part of the Company company! Nikolai received his BFA in Acting from North Central College and has performed and taught professionally both in the Chicagoland area and out-of-state. Some favorite past credits include First Date (Oil Lamp Theater), Butterflies Are Free (Bluff City Theater), My Fair Lady (Finch Theatrics), and Love's Labour's Lost (Goodly Creatures). He hopes you enjoy the show as much as he's enjoyed being "pretty dumb"!

Jordan Jael Thompson (David) is a sophomore at Columbia College Chicago, and he is very excited for everyone to see this beautiful show. Past credits include: PWAP (Terrance), Grease (Danny), Twihard (Edward alternate), Wild West Spectacular (Nate Salsbury ), Rent (Benny), and Daybreak (Miles). He would like to thank his family who has loved and supported him so much throughout this process.

Rebecca Vnuk (Ensemble-Anger/US Joanne/US Sarah/US Officiant) first appeared on the Lund stage in 1998 as Diana in A Chorus Line. She’s had the pleasure of returning several times to work with her favorite director, Krista Hansen, from Little Shop of Horrors to The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (peep that front lobby banner!) to being a featured guest in Krista’s 2016 cabaret show, I Can Cook Too! Friendship and love, that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?

Rae Watkins (Amy) is a junior Communications major and Theatre Arts minor at Dominican University. Past shows include Dominican University: The SpongeBob Musical (Perch Perkins), Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson (Joan Watson), and The Wolves (#2). Theatre of Western Springs: Spamalot (Lady of the Lake), Mary Poppins (Bert), Newsies (Crutchie), and The Laramie Project (Aaron Kriefles). They hope that you enjoy the show!

Emmarie Wilson (Ensemble-Joy/Officiant) – The pure joy you will see on stage isn't just an act, Emmarie is truly stoked to be making her Dominican University debut! Since graduating from Rockford University in 2025, Emmarie has enjoyed performing with the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, the Music Box Carolers, and will soon return to Artist’s Ensemble for her fourth consecutive season! She would like to thank the creative team for taking a chance and making the bold choice to give her a newly imagined part in Bobbie’s world. She would also like to thank her own Bobby, her amazing fiancé, for being a real life inspiration of what constant love and support looks like. Thanks so much for coming and give me a follow @emmarie.wilson on instagram!