LAUREN TRIPOLITIS (Queenie) is a sophomore, Exploratory major (Music minor) at Ithaca College from Philadelphia, PA. She was most recently seen as Luisa in IC Triple Threat Theater’s The Fantasticks last spring. She would like to thank the musicians and staff members for their very important contributions to this production. Lauren could not survive without the T5 Biddies!

JEREMY FLYNN (Burrs) is ecstatic to be working with such a talented cast in his first production with the MTC. Currently a freshman in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University, Jeremy is no stranger to the stage. Past and favorite credits include: Javert in Les Misérables, Radames in Aida, Fredrick in The Pirates of Penzance, Charlie Brown in You’re A Goodman, Charlie Brown, Reverend Shaw in Footloose, Harry McAfee in Bye Bye Birdie and Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop Of Horrors. Thanks to Mom, Dad, sister Rachel, Steph, Marc, Christina, Dara, his CM and Lowrise7 family, and especially his puppy Riley, who inspires him to hit those high notes!

SAMANTHA MATTHEWS (Kate) is a sophomore TV/R and Drama double major at Ithaca College. She has been performing in and around her hometown of Stratford, CT since she was nine, and recently performed in a local production of Kismet. Other onstage roles include: Tuptim in The King and I, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Marian Paroo in The Music Man. She is thrilled to be making her MTC debut in this “wild, wild party!”

ERIC CARSIA (Black) is a junior, B.A Drama major at Ithaca College and is very excited and proud to be part of the cast of the MTC’s production of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. Other MTC credits include: Anthony in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Roger in A New Brain. Eric has studied ballet for six years with Princeton Ballet and performed professionally with the American Reparatory Ballet as Fritz in The Nutcracker. Other theatre credits include Edgar in Bat Boy: The Musical, Jonathan in Kiss Me Kate, Danny in Grease, Ottavio in Scapino, Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Summer, and Borachio in Much Ado About Nothing. Thank you to all my friends and family who make this all worth it.

VANESSA STERLING (Madelaine True) is ecstatic to be a part of this wild, wild party! Originally from Saratoga Springs, NY, Vanessa is currently an Acting major with a minor in voice at Ithaca College. Some of her favorite roles have included Johanna in the MTC’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Woman #1 in Songs for a New World, Queen Aggravain in Once Upon a Mattress, Aida in Aida, and Emma Carew in Jekyll and Hyde. She would like to thank the amazing cast and staff for all their hard work, and her family and friends for their love and support. Enjoy the show!

JULIANNE MENASSIAN (Mae) is a sophomore, Anthropology major at Ithaca College from Herndon, VA.  She has appeared onstage in such shows as: Blood Brothers, Godspell, Joseph…, The Wiz, and Damn Yankees to name but a few.  Julianne has also served as Stage Manager for such productions as A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, The Crucible, Anything Goes, and served as Lighting Assistant for Footloose.  Julianne is thrilled to be making her MTC debut with such a fabulous cast and crew.

TIM FASANO (Eddie) is very excited to be performing in his first production with the MTC. He is currently a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University, potentially majoring in English and Biopsychology. He is originally from North Haven, CT. Tim has appeared in two productions at Cornell, playing Federzoni in Galileo and Caliban in The Tempest. Other credits include Sir Toby in The Tempest and Sir Harry in Once Upon a Mattress. Tim would like to thank both the cast and crew for a truly memorable experience. It's been one wild, wild party!

MIKE WESSELLS (Oscar) is a freshman vocal performance major at Ithaca College and could not be more excited for his first production with the MTC! Mike resides in Albany NY, where he has performed in a myriad of productions; Fred in Kiss Me, Kate, Beau in Auntie Mame, Tom in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Chino in West Side Story, Sonny in Grease, Gilmer in To Kill A Mockingbird and John Reed in Jane Eyre. The Wild Party has become a quick favorite of Mike’s, and he is grateful to everyone in the company for allowing him to share this experience with all of you.

BRYAN BOTTI (Phil) is thrilled to have been "invited" to this wild party! Originally from Livingston, NJ, Bryan is a freshman, pre-med, Bio major at Cornell University. He has worked both on and backstage in various productions in his hometown, and his most recent credits include Bud Frump in How to Succeed in Business… and Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. He is very grateful to the MTC for this opportunity to perform, and wishes all the cast and crew the best of luck! SHOUT OUT TO JAMESON 5!

STEVEN MOORE (Jackie) is enrolled in the BFA Musical Theatre program at Ithaca College and is a member of IC’s dance company Rock Hard. In high school, Steven appeared as The Cat In The Hat in Seussical, the Musical, which went on to an invitational production at the National Theatre Festival in Maryland, performed in Moby Dick Rehearsed at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland and toured Europe with his select high school choir. An award-winning magician, Steven was presented Best Newcomer by the Magicians Alliance of the Eastern States. He is excited to be “partying” with so many wild and wonderful talents at Cornell!

ALEX MOGIL (Max) a freshman, Television-Radio major at Ithaca College, is thrilled to be making his MTC debut in this exciting production! Previous roles include: Mereb in Aida, Anthony in Sweeney Todd, Juror #3 in 12 Angry Men, and Danny Zuko in Grease. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support. Break a leg to the cast and crew!

SHANNON GRACE (Dolores), a native of Rhode Island, is currently a sophomore at Ithaca College with a BM in Voice. She was most recently featured in the MTC’s production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as “the soprano” in the ensemble. Other credits include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Guys and Dolls, Camp Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof (soloist) at PPAC, Bay View Academy’s A Comedy of Errors, and the Bishop Hendricken Summer Stage’s production of The Music Man in which she played Alma Hix. She is proud and delighted to be performing with such a talented and supportive cast. Thank you all for this experience!

ARIEL REID (Nadine) is a sophomore in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University. She is excited to be a part of this, her third production with the MTC, having previously served as Scenic Painter in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and appeared as Rhoda in A New Brain. Other Credits include: Sister/Liz in Good, Samantha in Uncommon Women, Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, Little Girl in Ragtime and Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof. She is originally from warm and sunny Florida and enjoys all things associated with the sun and the beach. Thanks to the cast and crew. You are all amazing!

HUGO E. MORENO (Sam) is a Junior B.A. Drama major at Ithaca College, with a minor in music and dance. Prior credits include: Hero in A Funny Thing Happened… at IC Triple Threat, Jasper in Pirates of Penzance, Jacob Marley in Scrooge both by Fort Lauderdale's Children Theatre, and Marius in Les Misérables at Cypress Bay High School. He wants to thank his family for always being there for him every step of the way, his friends who inspire him everyday, and his wonderful cast for being a great and wild family. He would also like to thank God for the gift to perform.

GEORGE MOUJAES (Kegs) is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University, from Dubai, U.A.E. This is George’s first venture into musical theatre and his MTC debut production. He would like to thank the cast and staff for making this such a wonderful experience for him, and hopes everyone enjoys the show!