The Rocky Horror Show Live Digital Program October 18-31

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Bloom Andrade as Phantom

Dino Larumbe as Phantom

Luisa Nolasco as Phantom

Toria Nicole Shaw as Phantom

Gwen Leahy as Usherette

Hannah Dodson as Usherette

Rayshawn Roberts* as Brad Majors

Nicole Borysowicz as Janet Weiss

Hannah Dodson** as Narrator/Magenta

Gwen Leahy** as Narrator/Magenta

Nathan Houseman as Riff Raff

Val Ziegler as Columbia

Sallie Just Sallie as Frank N. Furter

Chris Stanley as Rocky

Molly Alexander as Eddie/Producer

Ethan Goble as Dr. Scott/Cameraman

*The role of Brad Majors will be played by Travis Harold Coles at the Saturday, October 18 performance.

**The roles of Narrator and Magenta will be alternated by Hannah Dodson and Gwen Leahy at different performances.

FRANK’S BAND

Musical Director/Keyboards

Brandon Kaufman

Keyboards

Diane Houseman

Bass

Darien Converse

Drums

Mark Poticny

Bass/Keyboards

Demetri Chrissos

CREATIVE TEAM

Produced by

Travis Harold Coles

Directed by

Rick Garman

Musical Direction by

Brandon Kaufman

Choreographed by

Hannah Dodson

Scenic Design by

Travis Harold Coles

Lighting Design by

Toria Nicole Shaw

Sound Design/Operation by

Cami Nicole Hall

Costume Design by

Judith More

Projection Design by

Jacob Boisvert & Rick Garman

PRODUCTION TEAM

Stage Manager

Gwen Leahy

Lighting Operator

Lukas Evans

Projectionist

Jacob Boisvert

Projectionist

Lowla Gad El Karim

Costume Assistant

Emily Whitfield

Spotlight Operator

Alexander Holcey

Spotlight Operator

Nick Shrader

Photographer

Travis Spangenburg

Graphic Designer

Mark Rand

House Manager

Angela Patenaude

Marketing Director

Trey Coles

ROCKY HORROR AUCTION BENEFITTING BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS

Before each performance, we will be auctioning off Rocky Horror Picture Show and Rocky Horror Show Live! memorabilia to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This organization is the philanthropic heart of Broadway, helping people across the country and across the street receive lifesaving medications, health care, nutritious meals, counseling and emergency financial assistance. In addition to providing critical grants to food banks, meal delivery services, and family aid organizations in all 50 states, they also step in during times of crisis and are already working to provide emergency relief grants to local organizations in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Visit BroadwayCares.org for more information or to make a donation.

See all the auction items at RockyHorrorShowLive.com/auction

DON’T MISS FRANK’S COCKTAILS!

SONGS

ACT 1

Overture (Frank’s Band)
Science Fiction Double Feature (Usherette, Phantoms, Ensemble)
Damn It, Janet (Brad, Janet, Phantoms, Ensemble)
Over at the Frankenstein’s Place (Brad, Janet, Phantoms, Ensemble)
Time Warp (Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia, Narrator, Ensemble)
Sweet Transvestite (Frank, Ensemble)
The Sword of Damocles (Rocky, Narrator, Ensemble)
Charles Atlas Song (Frank, Ensemble)
Hot Patootie (Eddie, Ensemble)
Charles Atlas (Reprise) (Frank, Janet, Ensemble)

ACT 2

Entr’acte (Frank’s Band)
Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me (Janet, Magenta, Columbia, Ensemble)
Once in Awhile (Brad, Ensemble)
Eddie’s Teddy (Dr. Scott, Narrator, Frank, Columbia, Ensemble)
Planet Schmanet (Frank, Columbia, Janet, Narrator, Ensemble)
Floor Show (Columbia, Rocky, Frank, Dr. Scott, Janet, Riff-Raff, Ensemble)
I’m Going Home (Frank, Ensemble)
Space Ship (Ensemble)
Super Heroes (Brad, Janet, Narrator, Ensemble)
Science Fiction Double Feature (Reprise) (Usherette, Ensemble)
Time Warp (Reprise) (Ensemble)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

THE CAST

SALLIE JUST SALLIE AS FRANK N. FURTER

Sallie Just Sallie is ‘strong like an ox, and built like a box!’ Savannah’s sugar-coated charlatan, she’s been a steadfast performer here in Savannah since 2017. After returning home from a stint in Orlando, she landed swiftly at Club One Jefferson, where she quickly became a cast member. She describes herself as ‘Big, Black, and Broadway;’ Sallie’s aesthetic lives at the intersection of glamour, theater, and chaos. Her accolades are constantly building, having snatched the title of Star Search Winner 2018, Connect Savannah’s Best Local Drag Queen 2022, and even Miss Savannah Pride 2022. In 2023, she was revealed as the local headliner of the Hostess City Hoedown Festival here in Savannah. She also is heavily involved in the local theater scene, as one of the staple cast members of the Savannah Cabaret!

RAYSHAWN ROBERTS AS BRAD MAJORS

Rayshawn Roberts is proud to be back at Club One where he started his Savannah theater journey! Since earning his Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from then Armstrong State University, Roberts has been teaching and performing in Savannah for almost a decade. His most recent credits include: The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward), Honk (Drake), The Christians (Elder Jay) and other performances with Savannah Cabaret and the Bay Street Theatre.

NICOLE BORYSOWICZ AS JANET WEISS

Nicole Borysowicz holds a B.A. in musical theatre from Coastal Carolina University. Previous credits include: 9 to 5 (Doralee), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Lin), The Producers (Ulla), The Philadelphia Story (Tracy Lord) Company (Sarah), Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein (Inga), and the recent Backpack of Power tour here in Savannah. As always, thanks to mom and dad. www.nicoleborysowicz.com

CHRIS STANLEY AS ROCKY

A graduate of SCAD (BFA – Media and Performing Arts, 2005), Christopher Stanley has been involved in Savannah’s local theatre community since returning to the city in 2009, working with companies like The Bay Street Theatre and The Collective Face Theatre Ensemble. Notable performances include Roger in Rent (2012), Nicky in Avenue Q (2012), Mendel in Falsettos (2013), and Claude in Hair (2019). Chris has also directed shows like An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein (2011), Hedwig & The Angry Inch (2013), and The Last Five Years (2015, co-director with Jinhi Soucy Rand) and records and performs original music under the name Topher Cronin.

NATHAN HOUSEMAN AS RIFF-RAFF

Nathan Houseman (Riff Raff) has performed on stages from Kansas to Savannah for more than 25 years and is thrilled to be in his first ever production with the Bay Street Theatre! He has been seen on stage most recently as Vice Principal Panch (Putnam County Spelling Bee) at Tybee Arts Association and is currently hosting as Kitty Carlisle Heart (Ghosted Improv) at the Historic Savannah Theater. He is a Mary Jane Teal award recipient for leading male roles such as Tom Joad (Grapes of Wrath) and Prospero (The Tempest) as well for supporting roles in Urinetown and A Piece of My Heart. When not on stage, Nathan acts as a Doctor of Physical Therapy at the Marshes of Skidaway Island. He would like to thank his beautiful wife, Diane, for years of support and encouragement (she is playing the piano).

HANNAH DODSON AS MAGENTA/NARRATOR/USHERETTE

Hannah Dodson is a local vocalist and actress that’s currently finishing up her BA of Theatre at Georgia Southern University. As a long time member of the Savannah Cabaret, Hannah is so thankful to continue to perform on the Club One stage! Some of her most recent credits include Grease (The Savannah Theatre), Elf: The Musical (The Savannah Theatre), The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (GSU), Love Songs/Love Stories 2, and multiple Savannah Cabaret productions!

GWEN LEAHY AS MAGENTA/NARRATOR/USHERETTE

Gwen Leahy has been working with The Bay Street Theatre for 7 years, The Club One Cabaret as Stage Manager for 4 years, and The Savannah Cabaret since its inception; if it happens on the Club One mainstage, they are there! They are forever grateful to everyone who continually supports their journey.

VAL ZIELGER AS COLUMBIA

This is Val’s first production with the Bay Street Theater, and also her very first time being apart of any production of Rocky Horror! Usually, you can catch Val as her alter-ego, Ginger Darlin’, a multi-award winning and nationally travelled Burlesque performer. Some of her past theater credits include Hairspray (Tracy), The Sound of Music (Maria), Grease (Rizzo), and Hello, Dolly! (Minnie). She has also found a family within the Savannah Cabaret. She’d like to thank Rick for the opportunity to be a part of such a beloved Savannah staple!”

MOLLY ALEXANDER AS EDDIE/PRODUCER

Molly Alexander is a STEM-major sort of person who has been successfully infiltrating the musical and theatrical world for years. One day, the people in charge will realize that she has degrees in Wildlife and Veterinary Technology and never actually studied the arts, but they haven’t wised up yet so she keeps getting away with it. She has sung a capella with The Ecotones, presented the Bard’s works with Savannah Shakes, gotten weird with Odd Lot Improv, and voice acted for various audio dramas. She also moonlights in stage management because there is nothing quite like a color-coded spreadsheet.

ETHAN GOBLE AS DR. SCOTT/CAMERAMAN

Ethan recently earned his BA in theatre from Georgia Southern University. Some of his recent acting credits include Eurydice (GSU), The Rocky Horror Show (Bay Street Theatre), and Young Frankenstein and Christmas in Mistletoe Falls among others with Savannah Cabaret. In addition to acting, he has also contributed his technical skills to Master Class (Collective Face) and Spitfire Grill (Savannah Repertory Theatre) among others. When he’s not working on shows, Ethan can be found working as a dj and bartender at Club One.

BLOOM ANDRADE AS PHANTOM #1

Bloom Andrade is graduating from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Radiologic Sciences but is still pursuing their love of theater in their free time. Young Frankenstein is her first show with Savannah Cabaret but she previously performed in Rocky Horror (Bay Street Theater), The Last Laugh Improv Troupe, Eurydice (GSU) and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (GSU)! She hopes to keep performing and staying as involved in the arts as possible!

DINO LARUMBE AS PHANTOM #2

The Venezuelan non-binary actor returns to the stage after having their debuts in The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the Bay Street Theatre and Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein for the Savannah Cabaret. Being a part of the Savannah Stage Company, Larumbe diversifies their involvement in the Savannah theater community.

LUISA NOLASCO AS PHANTOM #3

Luisa is shivering to be a part of Rocky Horror! An actor, singer and advocate, originally from Brazil. She has been calling Savannah home for the past 8 years. With a B.F.A. in Performing Arts from SCAD. Some of her local credits include: Spelling Bee (William Barfée) Once (Baruska), The Full Monty (Joanne), Dracula (Mina), The Metromaniacs (Damis). Luisa is also a member of the Samba Savannah music group.

TORIA NICOLE SHAW AS PHANTOM #4

Toria is a Savannah native with a love of theatre. If you’re lucky, you can catch her onstage, othertimes she shining a light on the show.

FRANK’S BAND

BAND LEADER/KEYBOARDS: Brandon Kaufman

A Savannah native, Brandon Kaufman attended the University of Georgia, earning a degree in Music Composition. Since graduating Brandon has worked primarily as a musical director for theatre and performing arts programs, directing the music for over 100 productions across 16 years of professional experience (including 10 mainstage musicals for the Bay St Theatre). Alongside music directing, he maintains a voice & piano studio, provides audition coaching resources for local active performers of all ages, performs as a vocalist, pianist, and stage performer for several production companies in both Georgia and Florida, serves on artistic panels for original musical festivals, while also accompanying worship services and working as a staff accompanist for university music programs.

KEYBOARDS: Diane Houseman

Diane is excited to be joining the Rocky band once again! She’s been involved in the musical theater world ever since the Phantom of the Opera captured her heart as a Sophomore in high school. She met her hubby her Senior year (who also captured her heart) and the rest is history. She was the recipient of Mary Jane Theater awards in Wichita, Kansas for her work as music director/pianist in Urinetown (the musical, not the place), A Man of No Importance, Into the Woods and 33 Variations. She has been seen around Savannah music directing & performing for local productions of Hello Again, Quilters, Beauty and the Beast, Cabaret, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and most recently as the pianist for “Ghosted: Savannah’s Haunted Improv Show!” Thanks to Brandon, Rick, Bay Street Theatre, Nathan and to YOU for supporting live theater!

DRUMS: Mark Poticny

Being born and raised in Savannah GA, Mark Louis Poticny has had his fair share of music exposure, usually from behind the scenes. Having studied music at Armstrong Atlantic State University as a percussion major, he used his talents to play in several musical productions around Savannah, including Spamalot, The Little Mermaid, Pippin, Rocky Horror, and many, many more. Mark is a security guard at Club One and in his free time enjoys playing video games, napping, and spending time with friends and family. He is ecstatic to be playing Rocky Horror for his 4th year!

BASS: Darien Converse

Darien Converse is a Savannah based bass player with a profound love for the instrument. Playing the four strings since the age of ten, he continued studying music on his own after high school and plays regularly around town. You can catch him playing every Monday with his resident jazz band Menàge à Trois, 6pm-8pm at The Wormhole!

BASS/KEYBOARDS: Demetri Chrissos

Demetri Chrissos is a Washingtonian native and Savannah local since 2016. He originally studied piano until eventually attending DePaul University for Vocal Performance. In Washington, Demetri had the opportunity to perform for VIPs such as Pope Francis, Joe Biden, and the Supreme Court. Relocating to Savannah in search of a life beyond the swamp – Demetri performs in numerous vocal and instrumental projects including Unifya, and his newest band, Sporehead. He also teaches privately at his private studio, Chrissos Music Studios.

CREATIVE TEAM

PRODUCER/SCENIC DESIGNER: Travis Harold Coles

Travis Coles has been involved in theatre in Savannah for over 13 years. As Executive Producer of the Bay Street Theatre, Travis has been involved with some of Savannah’s most exciting community theatre productions, such as Cabaret, Chicago, Avenue Q, Sweeney Todd, Rocky Horror, and many more. Travis is also a member of the Collective Face Theatre Ensemble, performing in Gatsby, Calendar Girls, Big Love, and Jesus Christ Superstar, among others. When not managing Club One or serving on the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Planning Commission, Travis enjoys helping people buy or sell property as an agent with Keller Williams Realty. In his free time Coles enjoys sleeping. Enjoy the show!

DIRECTOR: Rick Garman

Rick Garman grew up in Iowa but moved to Los Angeles as soon as he was old enough to be sure that his parents couldn’t send a sheriff to bring him back. He studied theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made his writing debut with a stage production 17 Days which was produced in Los Angeles and in small theaters around the country. His second play Mountains won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater Production. Rick has written more than 40 movies for the Hallmark Channel and other networks. He currently resides in Savannah and is thrilled to be producing the Savannah Cabaret.

Upcoming movies:

The Groomsmen trilogy starring Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, and BJ Britt streaming on Hallmark+ starting October 17
Christmas on Cherry Lane sequel trilogy – three movies starring James Denton, Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, Vincent Rodriguez III, Erin Cahill, John Brotherton. Benjamin Ayres, Erica Durance, Brooke D’Orsay, Sam Page, and Matt Dusk streaming on Hallmark+ starting December 5

CHOREOGRAPHER: Hannah Dodson

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Brandon Kaufman

COSTUMER: Judith More

After 40 years abroad, Judith More returned to Savannah 13 years ago to pursue her career in costumes. She has done every job in the department but prefers stitching for the challenges. She is a founding member and the current President of Savannah Women in Film and Television with a focus on mentoring and internships. She is also one of the Savannah reps for the film union IATSE 491.

LIGHTING DESIGNER: Toria Nicole Shaw

Toria is a Savannah native with a love of theatre. If you’re lucky, you can catch her onstage, othertimes she shining a light on the show.

SOUND DESIGN/OPERATOR: Cami Nicole Hall

Cami Nicole Hall (she/her) was raised in rural Indiana and has been performing since she was born (just ask her mom). She grew up singing around the world with the prestigious Logansport Children’s Choir. Her first role in a musical was as a flying monkey in The Wizard of Oz, but some of her favorite roles to portray include The Cat in the Hat in Seussical and Marty in Grease. This Hoosier has been in the peach state for over a decade: paralegal at Morgan & Morgan by day, sound engineer at the Bay Street Theatre by night. When Cami isn’t on stage, you can find her watching wild birds with her wife and taking too many pictures of her dogs.

PROJECTION DESIGN/PROJECTIONIST: Jacob Boisvert

Jacob Boisvert is a senior SCAD student in sound and immersive design. Working as an AV technician for hotels in Savannah, he’s always ready to help out with any tech issues you might have. He is very happy to be here.

PRODUCTION TEAM

STAGE MANAGER: Gwen Leahy

LIGHTING OPERATOR: Lukas Evans

One of the first productions he worked for was for The Bay Street Theatre doing The Rocky Horror Show Live in 2023, returning this time as lighting operator. When not working for The Bay Street Theatre Lukas can be found at Savannah Cabaret or Club One working the spotlight.

COSTUME ASSISTANT: Emily Whitfield

Emily is a junior costume design student at SCAD and she is absolutely thrilled to be working on the show. Originally from Philadelphia, Emily has loved working in Savannah. She loves costuming for theater because of the unique challenges it brings. She hopes to continue working in theater and film after she graduates.

PROJECTIONIST: Lowla Gad El Karim

Lowla Gad El Karim is originally from Atlanta, Georgia but spent the last four years living in Savannah studying Sound Design. She was introduced to the theatre eight years ago and has been obsessed with it since! This is her first show with the Savannah Cabaret and she is excited to find out who the audience chooses to live, die, and kill in this frightful show!

SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR: Alexander Holcey

Alex Holcey is excited to work in his first ever production with The Bay Street Theatre! In his free time, he enjoys volunteering in stage theater, photography, and aspires to become a full-time professional voice actor. His most recent credits include: Wizard of Oz (Professor Marvel/The Wizard), Prelude to A Kiss (Taylor) and other various performances around the Savannah area.

SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR: Nick Shrader

BIO NEEDED

MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP DIRECTOR: Trey Coles

A native to Savannah, Trey is an active member of The Bay Street Theatre, Collective Face Theatre Ensemble, and is the assistant General Manager at Club One Jefferson. His passion for music and stage gave birth to a drag character known to downtown Savannah as “Treyla Trash,” and is often seen at the Club One Cabaret on Thursday or Sunday evenings. You may have seen him as Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show, Christopher Boone in Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, or Guilliano in Big Love. Trey’s passions include classical music, reading, and the art of female impersonation.

UPCOMING THEATER IN SAVANNAH
Presented by OnStageSavannah.com

Savannah Cabaret – Christmas in Mistletoe Falls 2: The Christmasening December 13-15
Savannah Repertory Theatre – Every Christmas Story Ever Told December 19-22, 2024
The Savannah Theatre – Divas through the Decades in November; and Elf and Christmas Traditions in December
Savannah Children’s Theater – Beauty & the Beast in October & November
Savannah Stage Company – Ragtime November 2024.
Tybee Arts Association – Check the website for upcoming productions
Savannah Ballet Theatre – Check the website for upcoming productions
The Hive Rep – Check the website for upcoming productions
Front Porch Improv – weekly shows
Tybee Post Theater – ongoing shows
Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque – monthly shows
Tied and Tasseled Burlesque – monthly shows
House of Gunt – monthly shows