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SARAH

Sophie Shahbazi is thrilled to be making her Theater West End debut in Company. A Michigan native, she holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Viterbo University. Recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof at The Broadway Palm in Fort Myers, Rock of Ages (Sherrie), Oklahoma!, Almost, Maine, and Ordinary Days. Sophie sends heartfelt thanks to her family and to her perfect fiancé, Andrew, for their endless love and support.

SUSAN

Ashley Karolys Powell is so grateful to be returning to Theater West End! Credits include Pump Boys and Dinettes (Swing) at Theater West End, Annie (Grace Farrell) at Theatre South Playhouse, Big Fish (Jenny Hill) at Theatre at St. Luke's, I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Woman #2) at Titusville Playhouse, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Ensemble) at Osceola Arts. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Ithaca College. She would love to thank her family, friends, and husband, Sean, for their endless love and support! @ashleypowellactor

PETER

Ryan Goodwin is unbelievably excited to return to the world of musical theater with this production of the best Sondheim musical of all time at Theater West End. He is currently a music director and improvisor at SAK Comedy Lab, a performer at Universal Studios, and a keyboardist for several bands including Every Which Way, The Soul Department, and Viridian Jazz. He would like to thank Theater West End and Laurel for this incredible opportunity, and his family and friends for their unending love and encouragement.

DAVID

Darren Escarcha Cajipo is thrilled to be making his Sondheim debut in Company and his first appearance at Theater West End. Recent credits include The Bodyguard (Sy Spector) at The Garden Theatre, Little Shop of Horrors (Ensemble) and The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge (Bailiff) at Orlando Shakes. He earned his Master's in Acting from UCF, where notable roles included the D'Ysquith Family in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and Willmore in The Rover. Dee is grateful to be part of this production and excited to dive into the world of Sondheim. When not onstage, Dee is an accomplished recruiter in sales and marketing, and occasionally assists with wig applications for Tease and Floof Theatrical Wig Design.

AMY

Alli Belinkoff is a New York-based actor originally from Los Angeles. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Southern California. Performance credits include Sunday in the Park with George at Pasadena Playhouse, as well as appearances at Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, and the Pantages Theatre. She thanks her parents, and the cast and creative team for their support.

PAUL

Seth is proud to make his Theater West End debut among so many incredible actors. His local credits include productions at Dr. Phillips Center, New Generation Theatrical, Orlando Fringe, and both major theme parks in the area. He thanks his friends for every audition take and Maclane for his steadfast and endless support.

JOANNE

Taty is so excited and honored to be a part of this production! This marks their first appearance at Theater West End. Previous credits include Hair (Dionne) at The Renaissance Theatre Company, The Addams Family (Grandma) at New Generation Theatrical, and Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon) at The Straz Center. They were also a vocalist in the Halloween event Nosferatu/VBar and have performed as a holiday entertainer at Universal Orlando. Taty would like to thank the entire creative staff—especially Laurel for taking a chance on them—as well as their friends, family, and their amazing, wonderful partner Brayaunna.

LARRY | U/S ROBERT

Jeremy Hudson is thrilled to return to Theater West End, where he has previously appeared in Next to Normal (Dan) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilate). Other favorite roles include Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Les Misérables (Enjolras), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy Benson), and Assassins (Balladeer/Oswald). Jeremy offers heartfelt thanks to his friends, family, and best boy Stanley for their constant support—and to his wife, Samm, whose love and support remind him that being married isn't just about "being alive," but truly being alive together.

MARTA | U/S AMY

Zoë Lin Rosas is a Mexican American artist. Her recent theatre credits include Likah! A Puppy Musical (Likah), Steel Magnolias (Annelle), In the Heights (Nina), Spring Awakening (Thea), and Urinetown: The Musical (Little Becky Two-Shoes). She holds a B.F.A. from JU '19. Zoë is a backup vocalist for Bing! and Laurel Hatfield and the La La Band, and can be found performing at Universal Orlando Resort and at Walt Disney World in Finding Nemo: The Big Blue...And Beyond!. She sends so much love to her family and friends.

KATHY

Sarah is so excited to be in one of her favorite musicals! This is her first time performing at Theater West End. Recent credits include Cabaret (Kost), Prom (Angie Dickinson), Legally Blonde (Brooke Wyndham), and Chicago (Velma). Sarah can also be seen performing at Universal Studios and Capones Underground. @sarahjruth

APRIL

Jennifer is excited to be in her first production with Theater West End. She recently moved to Orlando from Spokane, WA. Past credits include Into the Woods (Cinderella), The Sound of Music (Maria), Shakespeare in Love (Viola), Little House on the Prairie the Musical (Laura), Newsies (Katherine Plumber), Bright Star (Margo), and Escape to Margaritaville (Rachel). She would like to thank the creative team of Company for this opportunity, and her friends and family for their constant love and support.

SWING | U/S SUSAN, APRIL, MARTA, KATHY

Nathalia Duque Silson is excited to make her Theater West End debut. Originally from Colombia, she came to the U.S. to obtain her B.F.A. in Musical Theater and pursue her dreams. Recent credits include Likah! A Puppy Musical (Mice 1), Go, Dog. Go! / Ve Perro ¡Ve! (Hattie), Big Love (Olympia), Gypsy (Electra), and West Side Story (Margarita), among others. She has also appeared as a principal in commercials for Walt Disney World, Universal Resorts, First Response, Mechanical One, and more. Nathalia performs in various roles at Walt Disney World. Follow her journey on Instagram: @nathaliaduquef. Thank you for your support.

DIRECTOR / CHOREOGRAPHER

Most recently Laurel played Evelyn Williams in American Psycho at Theater West End (Orlando Sentinel Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical). Other Orlando theatre credits include Emily Roebling in the world premiere of the musical Brooklyn's Bridge at The Dr. Phillips Center, Mrs. Van Buren in Intimate Apparel at Orlando Shakes (Orlando Sentinel Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play), Snow White in Disenchanted (Theater West End), Jovie in Elf (Orlando Rep), Sister Mary Roberts in Sister Act (Osceola Arts), Mayzie in Seussical (Orlando Rep), and Yonah in Children of Eden (Theater at St. Luke's). Other theatre credits include La Mirada Theatre, Musical Theatre West, Performance Riverside, Musical Theatre Guild, and Disney Cruise Line. Notable on-screen credits include Gilmore Girls (Warner Brothers), Passions (NBC), Being Vincent (Fox Searchlab), the anime series Stratos 4 and Magical Meow Meow Taruto (Bandai Entertainment), many national commercials, and recently the short film Fish Out of Water (Winner - Best Actress: Treasure Coast International Film Festival). In 2024, she was honored by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the year's outstanding directors for her direction of Steel Magnolias at Theater West End. You can catch her band, Laurel Hatfield and the La La Band, at venues around Orlando, including Judson's Live. Laurel can currently be seen in Finding Nemo, the Big Blue and Beyond at Walt Disney World as Dory, Peach, and Squirt. Training: University of California at Irvine, Stagedoor Manor. www.LaurelHatfield.com @la.hatfield

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Justin A. Adams is a Central Florida-based music director, conductor, and pianist with more than fifteen years of musical theatre experience. Recent music directing credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Rock of Ages, and American Psycho at Theater West End. He has collaborated with professional companies nationwide, including Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Orlando Shakes, and Significant Productions. He has also worked extensively in educational theatre with Walnut Street Playhouse, The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, and the Juilliard Summer Performing Arts program. He holds a Master of Music in Music Education from the University of Florida.

ASST. DIRECTOR / FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER

Jonathan Diaz is thrilled to make his theater debut as Assistant Director for Company at Theater West End. A Creative Director and filmmaker based in Central Florida, Jonathan is the co-founder of DogCatBear Productions, where he develops and directs narrative films, live events, and immersive performance experiences. Over the past several years, he has led large creative teams across multiple mediums. His work often blends cinematic storytelling with live performance, focusing on character-driven moments and ensemble collaboration. Theater has always been a space that inspires Jonathan, and he is grateful to be part of this production and to work alongside such a talented cast and creative team in bringing this iconic musical to life.

ASST. CHOREOGRAPHER / TICK TOCK CHOREOGRAPHER

Deion Galindo is a multidisciplinary performer and creative producer with a strong foundation in musical theatre. He performs professionally at Walt Disney World, where he is recognized for his commanding stage presence, vocal versatility, and ability to elevate the ensemble in fast-paced theatrical environments. His experience spans musical theatre, immersive entertainment, and large-scale live productions. Deion is the founder and owner of DogCatBear Productions, developing immersive experiences and original creative projects rooted in collaboration and storytelling. A UCF graduate with additional studies in Entertainment Business at NYU, he brings artistic instinct and organizational precision to Company and is honored to help bring this iconic musical to life.