June 20 – August 3
Book by Jessie Nelson, Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, finds herself stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a nearby baking contest offers her the chance of escape, and with support from her fellow waitresses, loyal customers, and an unexpected romance, Jenna begins to find the courage to take her long-abandoned dream off the shelf. Waitress, featuring the music of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose, and the quality of a well-baked pie.
*Content Warning: Contains mature language and themes, including domestic violence. Recommended for adult audiences.
Emelie Faith Thompson *
Jenna
Miya Bass *
Becky
Kylee Márquez-Downie
Dawn
Terence Sullivan
Dr. Pomatter
Bear Manescalchi
Ogie
William Vaughn
Cal
Cooper Grodin *
Earl
Joe Pabst
Joe
Audrey Baker
Ensemble
Imani Blair Crosby
Ensemble/Nurse Norma
Imani Blair Crosby (Actor 2) is a dynamic rapper, singer, and songwriter from Richmond, Virginia with music placements on HBO, MTV and Hulu. She’s a 3x Webby Award Winning Podcast Producer and the co-producer of Hypocrite The Musical. Imani has starred in Legally Blonde The Musical, Hairspray, and Wizard of Oz. She dedicates this show to her phenomenal parents and thanks them both for always believing in her.
Mason Jett
Ensemble
Jennifer Lent
Ensemble
Calvin Malone *
Ensemble
Lindy Pokorny
Ensemble
Sarah White Pruden
Ensemble
Brie Ramirez
Ensemble
David Ramirez
Ensemble
Garrett D. Reese
Ensemble
Patrick Rooney
Ensemble
Patrick Rooney, he/him (Actor 3) is an actor, musician, singer, director, and writer based in Richmond. Selected credits include: Moriarty, (VA Rep); Buried Child, Roman á Clef (Firehouse Theatre); Straight White Men (TheatreLab); The Lyons (Curtain Call Theatre); Big Maggie (Albany Civic Theatre). Film credits include: Deb and Seth Save the World, Earworm (DSP). Patrick also performs with a traditional Irish music ensemble throughout the region. He’d like to thank his wife, Claire, and those who advocate and support art in any form.
Maria Carpinelli
Swing
Joey Gravins
Swing