This performance embraces the wild, weird, and wonderfully risqué world of Rocky Horror. It includes mature content and is best suited for audiences 17 and older.
1st VIOLIN
Adrian Pintea,
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL 1ST VIOLIN
Audrey Gray
Anna Rogers
Timothy Judd
Anna Bishop
Alana Carithers
Jill Foster
Hanbing Jia
2nd VIOLIN
Ellen Cockerham Riccio,
PRINCIPAL
2ND VIOLIN
Jeannette Jang,
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
2ND VIOLIN
The Bob & Nancy
Hill Chair
Susy Yim
Emily Monroe
Catherine Cary
Alison Hall
Alyssa Evans
VIOLA
Rebecca Benjamin
PRINCIPAL
The Mary Anne
Rennolds Chair
Hyo Joo Uh,
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Jocelyn Smith
Stephen Schmidt
Zsuzsanna Emödi
CELLO
Neal Cary,
PRINCIPAL
Jason McComb,
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Richmond Symphony
League Chair
Peter Greydanus
Ryan Lannan
Barbara Gaden
BASS
Lee Philip
ACTING PRINCIPAL
Rumano Solano,
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Kelly Ali
HORN
Dominic Rotella,
PRINCIPAL
Devin Gossett
The Luzi Wheeler
Leisinger & George
Wheeler Chair
Erin Lano
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Stephen Slater
TRUMPET
Les Linn
Anna Sheppard
TROMBONE
Han Yun (Jonathan) Liang
ACTING PRINCIPAL
Scott Winger
Scott Cochran
TUBA
Jim Cipriano
TIMPANI
James Jacobson,
PRINCIPAL
PERCUSSION
Clifton Hardison,
PRINCIPAL
David Foster
HARP
Erin Roukous
PIANO
Russell Wilson
PRINCIPAL
JAZZ BAND
Peter Spaar
SAXOPHONE
Doug Morgan
Richmond Symphony
Valentina Peleggi, Music Director
with
Richmond Triangle Players
Philip Crosby, Executive Director; Lucian Restivo, Artistic Director
presents
Richard O'Brien's
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O'Brien
Scenic Design
Frank Foster
Costume Design
Keith Walker
Lighting Design
Michael Jarett
Sound Design
Joey Luck
Hair and Make Up Design
Luke Newsome
Projections Design
Lucian Restivo
Props Design
Tom Moehring
Technical Direction
Emily Vial
Intimacy Director
Stephanie Tippi Hart Assistant Stage Manager Christopher Smith
Production Stage Manager
Lauren Langston
Choreographer
Calvin Malone
Musical Director
Robert Stoop
Directors
Lucian Restivo and Kendall Walker
About Richmond Triangle Players
Richmond Triangle Players offers entertaining, thought-provoking, and inspiring theatre that explores identity, culture, and family across sexual orientation and gender spectrums, celebrating and giving voice to the variety and complexity of LGBTQ+ experiences. We hope to uplift hearts, open minds, and advance our community’s conversation about diversity, nd inclusion by telling stories with emotion, humor, and authenticity. A nonprofit, professional theatre company founded in 1993, RTP takes pride in being the leading performing arts company in the region that produces high quality transformational programming rooted in queer experiences and supports the development of queer artistry. www.rtriangle.org.
The Cast
(in order of appearance)
The Narrator......................................... Wette Midler
Usherette ...................................... Madison Hatfield
Brad Majors ......................................... Taylor Witt*
Janet Weiss .................................. Shannon Schilstra
Riff Raff .............................................. Wayne Parker
Magenta ........................................ Madison Hatfield
Columbia ............................................ Marjie Imzadi
Frank ‘N’ Furter .............................. Nesziah Dennis
Rocky ....................................................... Felix Eller
Eddie ............................................. William Vaughan
Dr. Scott......................................... William Vaughan
Phantoms/Transylvanians
Chelsea Baldree, Maria Carpinelli,
Rachel Garmon-Williams, Keaton Hillman, Collin Lewis,
Jasmine Purchas, Garrett Reese, Dantes Son
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association,
the union of professional actors and stage managers in the U.S.A.
UNDERSTUDIES
Understudies only appear when an announcement is made prior to the performance.
For Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter – Dantes Son; for Brad Majors – Keaton Hillman; for Janet Weiss – Maria Carpinelli; for Usherette/Magenta – Chelsea Baldree; for Riff Raff – Rachel Garmon-Williams
Act One
Science Fiction Double Feature .......... Usherette, Phantoms
Damn It, Janet ..................................... Brad, Janet, Phantoms
Over at the Frankenstein Place ........... Brad, Janet, Riff Raff, Phantoms
The Time Warp ...............Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia, Narrator and the Company
Sweet Transvestite ........... Frank ‘N’ Furter. Brad, Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia,and Phantoms
The Sword of Damocles ...................... Rocky, Narrator and The Company
I Can Make You a Man ........................ Frank ‘N’ Furter and The Company
Hot Patootie .......................................... Eddie and The Company
I Can Make You a Man (reprise) .......... Frank ‘N’ Furter and The Company
-- There will be one fifteen-minute intermission --
Act Two
Touch-A Touch-A Touch Me ............................ Janet, Magenta, Columbia and Phantoms
Once in a While ................................................................................. Brad, and Phantoms
Eddie’s Teddy ........... Dr. Scott, Narrator, Columbia, Frank ‘N’ Furter and The Company
Planet Schmanet Janet – Wise Up Janet Weiss .......... Frank ‘N’ Furter and The Company
The Floor Show / Rose Tint My World ................... Columbia, Rocky, Brad, Janet, Frank ‘N’ Furter, Riff Raff and The Company
I’m Going Home ....................................................... Frank ‘N’ Furter and The Company
Super Heroes .................................................................. Brad, Janet, Narrator, Phantoms
Science Fiction Double Feature (reprise) ......................................... Usherette, Phantoms
The Company
Chelsea Baldree she/her (Phantom) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing cast! She is also honored to share the stage for the first time in 11 years with her partner William! She was last seen on stage with RTP in Head Over Heels and is always thankful for the opportunity to dance her tits off. Off stage you can often find her coordinating events at Triple Crossing Brewery (shout out to the dolls!). Much love to my babies Penny and Baxter. Happy Halloween everyone!
Maria Carpinelli she/her (Phantom, U/S Janet) is so thrilled to be Time Warping with RTP this Halloween! She is a brand-new graduate from James Madison University (Go Dukes!) with adegree in musical theatre. Most recently, Maria has been seen swinging in Waitress and Dragons Love Tacos (Leroy the Dog), with Virginia Rep, in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 at JMU (Sonya), and will be singing around NYC as Star to Be in Cadence’s Annie this winter! She is so excited to be a part of this team and hope you have a blast! mariacarpinelli.com
Nezsiah Dennis they/she (Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter) is honored to be in another production with Richmond Triangle Players and overjoyed to be part of The Rocky Horror Show. Previous credits include Thought #2 in A Strange Loop (RTCC award Best Musical) Donkey in Shrek The Musical (BCC), Ensemble/Pythio u/s in Head Over Heels (RTP) as well as various cabaret performances in the Basement RVA and 54 Below. You can follow Nesziah on Instagram @nesziahdennisofficial. Nesziah would like to give a special shout-out to the cast and crew: “we are WARRIORS, I love y’all forever.” I want to shoutout everyone who made Rocky Horror Possible. Trick or Treat, divas! <3
Felix Eller he/him (Rocky Horror) is honored to be in his first production with Richmond Triangle Players and thrilled to be playing the title role in The Rocky Horror Show. Felix grew up doing theater; however, this is his first time back after 5 years off and very first time doing professional theater. During his hiatus, Felix competed as a collegiate cheerleader, performed in an acapella group, modeled at New York Fashion Week, and started a queer runclub here in Richmond. You can follow Felix on Instagram @felix.eller, and he welcomes everyone to join his runclub @RainbowMilesRunClub. Felix wants to give a special shout out to the cast, crew, the Rainbow Miles family, and his family. Now, "let the party and the sounds rock on" and enjoy The Rocky Horror Show.
Rachel Garmon-Willliams they/them (Phantom; Riff Raff U/S) is thrilled to be back with RTP and Rocky Horror! Previous credits include Guildenstern in Hamlet and Adrianna in Comedy of Errors with Richmond Shakespeare. And numerous shows with Richmond Triangle Players including The Rocky Horror Show, Airswimming, Log Cabin, and Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties. With an extensive improv background Rachel is also the founder and executive director of Bridge 9 Theater. Love to family, friends, and Travis. Look up!
Madison Hatfield she/her (Usherette/Magenta) is so excited to be on the Carpenter Stage for the first time, especially with Richmond Triangle Players. She was most recently seen in Firehouse Theatre’s production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 as Dolokhov. She is a graduate of VCU with a BFA in Theatre Performance! Other credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted) at Firehouse Theatre, Head Over Heels (Pamela) with Richmond Triangle Players, Urinetown: the Musical (Hope) with TheatreLab, and Kaly in Atlantis: A New Musical with Virginia Repertory Theatre. When she’s not on stage, she’s busy as a Pet Care Supervisor at Furr Kingdom Pet Resort and Daycare helping dogs and cats learn to enjoy spending time with other friends! All her love goes to her family, both chosen and blood, but mostly her dogs, Pookie and Lana. Performance dedicated, always, to Adam Turck.
Keaton Hillman he/him (Phantom; Brad U/S) is a Richmond-based theatre artist who has worked on and off-stage with various local theatres for nine years. Recent credits include Thought 6 in A Strange Loop, Person on the Left in one in two, and Davey in Vincent River (Richmond Triangle Players); Henry in Sanctuary City (5th Wall Theatre), McKnight in the world premiere of Roman à Clef, Actor 1 in the world premiere of Memories of Overdevelopment, and Youth in Passing Strange (Firehouse Theatre). Follow @keatonohkneel on social media. Thanks for supporting live theatre in a time when we need it the most. Much love!
Marjie Imzadi she/her (Columbia), née Southerland,, also known as Jo’Rie Tigerlily, is a dynamic performer and artist originally from New Jersey, now rooted in Richmond. Her artistic journey began in church and evolved through vocal jazz and musical theatre studies in Chicago and New York, culminating in a BFA from The New School. She has performed across the country, including roles in Chicago theater and living history at Colonial Williamsburg. In Richmond, she’s made a mark with companies like Virginia Rep and Firehouse Theatre, earning a 2019–2020 RTCC nomination for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman. Marjie’s burlesque career launched in 2015, leading to national acclaim, including headlining the Colorado Burlesque Festival and performing at the Burlesque Hall of Fame. A pillar of RVA’s burlesque scene, she is a founding member of Nu Rodeo Caldonia, teaches and choreographs, and serves on the Gallery5 community board. She has spent the last year and a half as Creative Director of The Basement and is thrilled to transition into her role of Production Manager at RTP —using her art to uplift queer, BIPOC, and creative communities.
Collin Lewis he/they (Phantom) is thrilled to be a part of this production with Richmond Triangle Players and Richmond Symphony! Past credits include Ash WIlliams in Evil Dead
the Musical! He’d like to thank Victoria Kesling-Councill, Brandon and Anna Hess, April Salvant, and above all, his mom, Daisy, for being his biggest supporter! He’s a proud AMDA NY Grad!
Wette Midler, she/her (The Narrator) is a drag artist within the city of Richmond and is absolutely delighted to grace the stage with RTP and Richmond Symphony! She was last at RTP in A Campy Christmas, Scrooge In Rouge as well as Charles Busch’s Times Square Angel. You may have seen her in the self-produced drag spectacle, Flooded! Or as the opening act for RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars, Mrs. Kasha Davis AND Darienne Lake! Outside of drag you may know them as her male counterpart, Luke Newsome, whose RTP performance and design credits include: The Rocky Horror Show, It Shoulda Been You, The View Upstairs, Perfect Arrangement, and many more! Give her a follow on instagram: @wettemidler! Enjoy the show!
Jasmine Purchas she/her (Phantom) is a multifaceted artist currently located in the RVA area. She is thrilled to be joining Richmond Triangle's production of Rocky Horror this season. Prior to this she was a primary dancer in Virginia Musical Theatre's production of Footloose this past April. She went to Governor’s School for the Arts where she majored in dance. She’s previously been a dance instructor at Releve RVA and a choreographer for various summer SPARC productions. She is currently a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University where she studies media journalism and theatre. She is also currently senior fashion editor at INK magazine (a student-led publication) and just had a written piece that went into ink's spring print issue. From performing to writing, Jasmine is a force to be reckoned with and is ecstatic to be sharing the Dominion Energy stage with so many talented, gifted individuals. Be on the lookout for what may be next :)
Instagram: @jasmcheyl
Garrett D. Reese he/him (Phantom) is a Richmond -based actor, singer, dancer, and educator. His notable credits include one in two at Richmond Triangle Players, Waitress at Virginia Rep, Bob Enright in 9 to 5, Scrooge in Scrooge No More, Cityweed in BKLYN, and Clark in Firebringer. He has also performed as a soloist at New York’s The West End Lounge Cabaret. Garrett is thrilled to be working with Richmond Triangle Players again alongside the talented cast and crew of Rocky Horror. He extends his deepest gratitude to the team at RTP for this incredible opportunity and thanks his friends, partner, and family for their unwavering support. Follow his journey at www.garrettdreese.com or on social media @Garrett.dreese.
Wayne Parker he/him (Riff Raff) is thrilled to do the time warp again with RTP and Richmond Symphony. A familiar face in RVA, he has headlined a Madonna tribute at PrideFest, dazzled in cabarets, and taken his talents to the high seas as a lead vocalist for Syd Norman's Pour House (Norwegian Cruise Lines). Past credits include Anatole (u/s, performed) in The Great Comet of 1812 (Firehouse), Jeff/Mark (u/s) in Which Way to the Stage (RTP), Sparky in Plaid Tidings (HTC), Freddie in Chess (Amaryllis Studios), Riff Raff in Rocky Horror Live in Concert (YesAnd!), Spike in Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike (Lily’s Salon), Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show (RTP), Ensemble in A Christmas Story (Homefront), & Burt Healy in Annie (Broken Leg). Wayne thanks his partner, Oz, his family, and friends
for their endless support. This performance is dedicated to his late mother, Sharon. IG: @wparkermusic
Garrett D. Reese he/him (Phantom) is a Richmond -based actor, singer, dancer, and educator. His notable credits include one in two at Richmond Triangle Players, Waitress at Virginia Rep, Bob Enright in 9 to 5, Scrooge in Scrooge No More, Cityweed in BKLYN, and Clark in Firebringer. He has also performed as a soloist at New York’s The West End Lounge Cabaret. Garrett is thrilled to be working with Richmond Triangle Players again alongside the talented cast and crew of Rocky Horror. He extends his deepest gratitude to the team at RTP for this incredible opportunity and thanks his friends, partner, and family for their unwavering support. Follow his journey at www.garrettdreese.com or on social media @Garrett.dreese.
Shannon Schilstra she/her (Janet Weiss) is over the moon to be working with the RTP dream team and the Richmond Symphony on such a wild, freeing, and joyous show. Shannon is a Richmond based performer with notable credits including Molly in Peter and the Starcatcher at Firehouse Theatre (RTCC Best Lead Performance in a Play Nominee) and Philoclea in Head Over Heels at Richmond Triangle Players (RTCC Best Supporting Performance in a Musical Winner). Regional Credits: Great Comet (Firehouse), The Best of Times (RTP), Mamma Mia (VA Rep), Rocky Horror the Concert (YesAnd), Snapshots (HAT Theatre). Other favorite roles include: Miss Honey in Matilda at the Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Ariel in The Little Mermaid with Homefront Players. Shannon received her training in Theatre Arts and dance at Virginia Tech. Special shoutout to the REAL Janet (her mom) for being such a “light in the darkness.” She wishes to thank Steffen, Jobin, and her family for their endless love and support. Adam, we all miss you so much. #lookup
Dantes Son he/him (Phantom) is a VCU alum who is astounded to be making his debut with the Richmond Triangle Players! His previous works include Chasing George Washington with Virginia Rep, Donkey at Box 5 Theatre, and a few shows with Homefront Players as well. Dantes would like to thank his friends and family for their endless love and support and also the wildly talented cast and crew of Rocky Horror for making this process so ecstatic and riveting! His Instagram is: _dantesson. Your favorite phantom hopes you have a thrilling time watching the show!
Taylor Witt he/him (Brad Majors) is excited to make his RTP debut! Area credits; Virginia Rep: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Tuck Everlasting. Regional credits include; Arena Stage: Unknown Soldier, Exclusion. The Kennedy Center: Shear Madness. The Keegan Theatre: An Irish Carol, Merrily We Roll Along, Shakespeare in Love. Olney Theatre Center: To Wong Foo… in Concert, A Nice Indian Boy. Signature Theatre: The Upstairs Department. Studio Theatre: Admissions. NextStop: First Date. Toby’s Dinner Theater: i (Helen Hayes Nomination, Supporting Actor), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ghost. Riverside Center: The Bridges of Madison County. Upcoming, Ford’s Theatre: A Christmas Carol and Everyman Theatre: Dawn. @witt_taylo
The Author
Richard O'Brien (Book, Music and Lyrics) is an English-born New Zealand-raised actor, writer, musician and television presenter. He wrote the musical stage show The Rocky Horror Show in 1973 which became an international success and has remained in continuous production. He also co-wrote the screenplay of the film adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show, released in 1975, appearing in the film as Riff Raff. O’Brien was a member of the pop duo Kimi and Ritz from 1973 to 1976. He wrote Shock Treatment and appeared in the film as Dr. Cosmo McKinley. O'Brien appeared in the ITV series Robin of Sherwood, as Gulnar, alongside Jason Connery (1984–1986). He appeared in the 1997 film Spice World, and was also the voice of Lawrence Fletcher, the title characters' father in Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015).
For Richmond Triangle Players
Lucian Restivo, he/him (Production Co-Director and RTP Artistic Director) is a theatre professional in the Richmond area. Most recent directing credits include Which Way to the Stage (2025 RTCC nomination for Best Play), Head Over Heels (2023 RTCC nomination for Best Direction and Best Musical), The Inheritance (2023 RTCC Best Direction, Best Play winner; nomination for Achievement in Sound Design and Best Ensemble), The Laramie Project (2019 RTCC Best Direction, Best Ensemble Acting winner), The View UpStairs, and Seven Homeless Mammoths... (2019 RTCC nomination for Best Play) with RTP; Murder Ballad with 5th Wall Theatre. He has also assisted Justin Amellio in directing bare: a pop opera (2013 RTCC Best Musical winner) and The Boy from Oz (2016 RTCC nomination for Best Musical) with RTP. Favorite sound design credits include Buyer and Cellar, Corpus Christi, The Laramie Project, The Inheritance (2023 RTCC nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design) with RTP; Dry Land (2017 RTCC nomination for Achievement in Sound Design) and Grand Concourse (2017 RTCC Best Play winner) with TheatreLAB. Favorite acting credits include Almost, Maine and The Little Lion (Joel) with Swift Creek Mill Theatre; The Lyons (Curtis) with 5th Wall Theatre; Dog Sees God (Beethoven) at the Firehouse Theatre Project; bare: a pop opera (Lucas), Psycho Beach Party (Yo-Yo), Corpus Christi (Thomas; 2017 RTCC nomination for Best Play and Best Ensemble Acting), The Normal Heart (2017 RTCC nomination for Best Play), and Torch Song (Arnold Beckoff, 2024 RTCC nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play) with RTP. He has toured internationally with Missoula Children’s Theatre and nationally with Virginia Rep Touring. He was a part of the Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2017. He is a proud dog dad to Leopold Lil’ Popeye Kennedy Newsome-Restivo and drag husband to Wette Midler. VCU ‘11.
Kendall Walker she/her (Production Co-Director and Dramaturg) works locally as an actor, director, dramaturg, and adjunct professor in the theatre department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Kendall came to Richmond in 2021 to achieve a Master of Fine Arts in Theater Pedagogy & Performance from VCU. She also serves as Community Engagement Manager and resident Dramaturg at RTP, working to champion queer storytelling at such a vital time. Directing credits include: The Inheritance, The Best of Times, and Head Over Heels (Co-directed alongside Lucian Restivo), and her independent directorial debut with Scrooge In Rouge at RTP. Local acting credits include Airswimming and 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche (RTP); Dial M for Murder (VA Rep); The Diary of Anne Frank (Swift Creek Mill); and Smoke (Cadence Theater; Joleen).
Frank Foster he/him (Scenic Design) is a Richmond-based designer whose RTP credits include A Strange Loop, Scrooge in Rouge, Head Over Heels, The Inheritance, Stonewallin’, The Normal Heart, I Am My Own Wife, It Shoulda Been You, The Boy from OZ, La Cage aux Folles, Angels In America, Psycho Beach Party, and Cabaret. He holds an MFA in Scenic Design from VCU. Frank has designed scenery for several original productions, including Barter Theatre’s Huck Finn, Cumberland County Playhouse’s Funny, You Don’t Look Like A Grandmother, and Playhouse on the Square’s production of A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. His Local Credits include Virginia Rep’s Beautiful, Steel Magnolias, and The Music Man (Theatre IV); Barksdale’s Blues in the Night; The Production Company’s August Snow; Riverside Center’s Ragtime, Ghost, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Nunsense, Camelot, Bright Star, Grumpy Old Men, Annie, South Pacific, The Color Purple, On Golden Pond, and Oklahoma!; and numerous musicals at Dogwood Dell.
Michael Jarett he/him (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to return to Richmond Triangle Players where he has designed 34 productions including A Strange Loop (RTCC Winner) The Best of Times (RTCC Nomination), Torch Song, Head Over Heels (RTCC Nomination), The Rocky Horror Show, The Inheritance (RTCC Nomination), 4000 Days, The Cake, Falsettos, The Laramie Project (RTCC Nomination), Sondheim on Sondheim, A Chorus Line, The View UpStairs, It Shoulda Been You, The Boy from Oz (RTCC Nomination), Psycho Beach Party, YANK!, Angels in America (RTCC Nomination), Cabaret, La Cage aux Folles, The Musical of Musicals (RTCC Nomination), and numerous cabaret acts including Charles Busch’s My Kinda 60s, Eden Espinosa in Clutch My Pearls, and Nicholas Rodriguez’ Sincerely Sondheim. He received RTCC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Design for his designs of A Strange Loop, Urinetown, Sweeney Todd, and Moth. He received his MFA from Brandeis University and held the Hemsley Lighting Internship at Lincoln Center. Michael is currently a tenured Associate Professor for the Department of Dance at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (where he received the 2021 Charles Vanda Award for Excellence in the Arts) and tours as the Technical Director for renowned Los Angeles-based dance company BODYTRAFFIC. www.michaeljarett.com
Lauren Langston she/her (Production Stage Manager) has worked as a Production Stage Manager in Richmond for over 12 years and this production will be her third Rocky Horror Show. She considers RTP to be her home theater and has had the pleasure of Production Stage Managing the following productions: A Strange Loop, Which Way to the Stage, Torch Song, Scrooge in Rouge, One in Two, Head Over Heels, The Inheritance Parts 1 & 2, The Rocky Horror Show (2019 and 2022), Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties, 4000 Days, Vincent River, The Santa Closet, The Cake, and others. When she’s out of the booth she can be found dressed in vintage clothing, restoring lava lamps, playing DND, or hanging out with her Pomeranian Millie. Love to partner Deven and 1 1/2 year old Elliot! IG: @theladylangston
Calvin Malone he/him (Choreographer) is thrilled to be choreographing again for RTP on this momentous collaboration with the Richmond Symphony! In his professional career, he has worked with several companies across the country as a performer, dance captain, and choreographer. Calvin has been in three world premiere musicals: Gun and Powder at Signature Theatre, May We All at TPAC, and Big River TYA at ATMTC. Richmond credits: Waitress, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and 9 to 5: The Musical at Virginia Rep; Which Way to the Stage, Scrooge in Rouge and Head Over Heels (RTCC nom) at Richmond Triangle Players. Regional credits include multiple productions with Signature Theatre, Olney Theatre Center, Studio Tenn, Virginia Music Theatre, Virginia Repertory Theatre, Nashville Repertory Theatre, Kentucky Repertory Theatre, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts, Toby’s Theatre of Columbia, and more. Special thanks to Troy, his family and loved ones for their unconditional support, and Lucian, Kendall, Phil, and Lauren for the trust and opportunity. As always, this is for Mom <3 @calvinsings. Upcoming: A Christmas Carol with Virginia Rep.
Tim Moehring he/him (Props Design) has, since 2021, enjoyed working as a props designer throughout the Richmond Theater Community. Highlights include Peter and the Starcatcher (Firehouse Theatre), Pass Over (Yes And! Theatrical Company), and most recently, A Strange Loop (RTP/Firehouse). Tim is a special effects artist, director, and film festival award winning writer. He is also the co-founder of Aisthesis Productions, which creates in diverse mediums from feature films, to episodic series, to live theater productions, to puppetry.
Luke Newsome he/him (Hair & Makeup Designer) is always happy to help out RTP in any way that he can! Previous RTP design credits: Conversations with Mother, Which Way to the Stage, 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche (RTCC Award), Torch Song, Scrooge In Rouge, Head Over Heels, Christmas on the Rocks, The Inheritance, The Pink Unicorn, Vincent River (hair and makeup designer), and Molly House (costume, hair, and makeup designer) and Lazarus Syndrome (props designer). Performance credits include Scrooge In Rouge, The Rocky Horror Show, It Shoulda Been You, The Boy From Oz, among many more! Luke is also a drag queen in the RVA nightlife scene, Wette Midler! She can be found on Instagram, @wettemidler. Enjoy the show!
Robert Stoop he/him (Music Director/Conductor) is a Philly native and proud Richmond transplant whose musical journey bridges performance, education, science, and creative leadership. A classically trained pianist and music director with over twenty years of experience, he has led productions across theatres, concert halls, and sacred spaces. Outside the arts, Robert works in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry as a pharmacovigilance specialist, uniting his love of precision and purpose. He holds two degrees in Healthcare Administration (both with concentrations in Policy and Ethics) and a PhD in Organizational Development and Change Management. An adjunct at Virginia Commonwealth University, Robert teaches in both the Musical Theatre and Music Performance programs. He is thrilled to join this inaugural collaboration with the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Triangle Players, and extends heartfelt thanks to his family, friends, and most of all, his husband, Carlos, whose unwavering love and support sustain every note.
Emily Vial she/her (Technical Director) has been with Firehouse Theatre for last four years with favorite productions including Gabriel: A New Musical, The Annual War in Pieces Festival, and Peter and the Starcatcher. She has worked with RVA Baroque on the production of their new Opera Julie, Monster, for the VA Arts Fringe Festival in Norfolk, and with Virginia Musical Theatre on their production of La Cage Aux Folles. She earned her degree in Theatre from Virginia Wesleyan University in 2018 with focus in Theatre Production, and returned to Richmond to join the Firehouse team where she now serves as Technical Director. She served as Technical Director for Richmond Triangle Players on their productions of A Strange Loop and The Rocky Horror Show (2022).
Keith Walker he/him (Costume Designer) comes to us with over 40 years of sewing and design experience. His passion for fashion design and sewing started when he was 13 years old. His reputation was built on a solid foundation of hands-on work. He has been a Lead Costume Designer/Tailor for local theme parks and various theaters. His vast knowledge of tailoring and menswear has made it easy for him to transition into the world of Theater. His motto is: always allow the universe to use his talents to make something beautiful for the world to see. His work has been seen in Virginia Rep’s Mamma Mia, and Ella and Her Fella Frank. He won a RTCC award for his costume design for Richmond Shakespeare’s rendition of Hamlet last season.
Philip Crosby, he/him (RTP Executive Director) is celebrating his sixteenth season leading Richmond Triangle Players; he joined the Board of RTP in 2001 and became the company’s first full-time Managing Director in 2009. He has spent almost forty years working with nonprofit arts organizations, including as a professional marketer, publicist, fundraiser and strategist for Cleveland’s Great Lakes Theater Festival, Boston Shakespeare Festival, TheatreVirginia, and Richmond Ballet. During his career, he has had the great good fortune to collaborate with many celebrated artists, including Tom Hanks, Olympia Dukakis, Hal Holbrook, Alfred Drake, George Abbott, Ruby Dee, Graciela Daniele, and Gerald Freedman. In concert with RTP’s Board, artists, staff, patrons, and volunteers, he led this company’s transformation from a small fringe theater into one of Richmond’s most vital arts institutions and the cultural anchor of the revitalized Scott’s Addition neighborhood. He was appointed by former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to serve on the Commonwealth’s first LGBTQ Tourism Task Force, has served on several advisory panels for the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and has been a member of Richmond Region Tourism’s OutRVA Campaign since its inception. He serves on the board for Virginians for the Arts and the Greater Scott’s Addition Association, and as a member of Mayor Danny Avula’s Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee as well as the Diamond District’s new Public Art Committee. He was honored by statewide advocacy organization, Equality Virginia, as one of 2023’s OUTstanding Virginians. He holds a BS in Speech from Northwestern University. None of this would be possible without the love and support of his husband, David Allan Ballas.
