Ken Ludwig's Leading Ladies Program Playbill

Christopher Brown (Butch Myers)
Chris has been apart of the theatre program for over a year and is very excited to perform in Leading Ladies! This is his first theatrical performance and he’s excited to show off his work and skills. He would like to thank his friends, Niki Salamon, and his family for supporting him. He hopes you all enjoy this great show!

Layla Belahsen (Meg Snider)
Layla is thrilled to make her debut at SSC’s Le Petit Theatre! Recent credits The Who’s Tommy (Acid Queen) at Seminole County Performing Arts, and Sunday in the Park with George (Yvonne/Naomi) at Lake Mary High School. She sends a huge thank you to the director, Niki Salamon, the stage management team, assistant director, cast and crews for making this production possible! She hopes you enjoy the show!

Jewel Bracher (Audrey)
This is Jewel's first ever performance, and she is so grateful to have been given this opportunity! She can't wait to see what other projects the SSC theatre company will put on! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Braden Buckey (Doc Myers)
Braden is thrilled to return to the stage in this show of Leading Ladies given the opportunity to portray the role of Doc Myers. His credits include notable characters from media in plays such as John Brooke, Little Women and Don Price, Big Fish. Along with recently finished filming in a starring role for a new short film. He currently takes classes at SSC for acting for film. He would like to thank all those near and dear in his life for always supporting him in each endeavor, and a special thanks to Niki Salamon for casting him in this incredible show.

Dominic Downer (Leo Clark/Maxine Snider)
Dominic is a University of Central Florida graduate with experience in theatre, film, and television. He is excited to return to the stage and continue pursuing his passion for storytelling and performance. Outside of performing, Dominic enjoys watching WWE, going to the gym, and spending time with family. He would like to thank his family for their continued support and, above all else, give thanks to God. "If you cling to your life, you will lose it, but if you give up your life for me, you will find it." Matthew 10:39

Zsuzsanna Garland (Florence)
Heyyyy, it's Zsuzsanna! From acting, stage managing, technical directing to light and sound board operating, she has been in the theatre space off and on since she was little. Currently, she is enrolled at SSC in acting one and film. She would like to give a warm special thank you to her mom, brother, friends, cast, crew, and Niki Salamon! She would like to thank everyone for their love and support for making this show possible. We couldn't do it without you! Now without further ado, she hopes you enjoy the show.........DUNCAN! 

Camden Leonard (Rev. Duncan Wooley)
Camden is a 20-year-old Central Florida native. They’re currently attending SSC where they recently discovered their love for theatre and acting with Le Petit Theatre’s previous production of Cabaret as Emcee.  After an amazing production of Dear Evan Hansen as Ensemble for the Ritz Theatre in Sanford, Camden is incredibly proud to return to SSC!

Bryce Padilla (Jack Gable/Stephanie)
This is Bryce’s second show at SSC with a previous Ensemble role in Cabaret.  You may have seen him before  in Anastasia at Titusville Playhouse or The Applause Awards at the Dr. Phillips Center for his role as Man in Chair from The Drowsy Chaperone.  He hopes you enjoy the show!

Sahara Brown (Assistant Director and Choreographer)
Sahara is a 20-year-old Central Florida actress. Boasting a complete and ongoing life in Professional Dance, as well as roles such as Annie Cannon and Rosie in SSC’s Silent Sky and Cabaret respectively. She is incredible excited to be a first time Assistant Director on this amazing show.  Sahara recently discovered her interest in technical theatre after taking Niki Salamon’s Directing class last spring. Always eager to learn and explore new opportunities, she continues to expand her knowledge and experience behind the scenes. She hopes you enjoy the choreography she created, and that you enjoy the show!

Eric Craft (Set Designer)
Eric is so glad to be back designing for Seminole State’s Theatre Department. Eric is a faculty member in the theatre/communications department. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Scenic Design/Technical Direction at Florida State University and his Master of Fine Arts in Scenic & Lighting Design from the University of Utah.  Eric spent numerous years at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and the Pioneer Theatre Company (LORT_B) in SLC, Utah. Other notables are the Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival and Sacramento Theatre Company. His production experience includes live performance, theme parks, television, and film.  Eric has worked as a designer and scenic artist at Universal Studios, including extensive work on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Stage recent production work includes Set and lighting, A Year with Frog and Toad at Madcow Theatre Company.

Eric has been designing with MTC for over 5 years with notable designs such as, A View from the Bridge, Heartbreak House, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Eric is a member of the IATSE local 477, and recent television work was on David Makes Man (HBO) and The Right Stuff (Disney+).   Eric’s SSC set designs include:  Antigone Now, Black Comedy, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Sylvia, Cabaret, and many more. Eric thanks his family for supporting his production habits.

Cathy Cox (Costume Designer)
Cathy’s costume design and production experience includes theatre, theme parks, print, television, and film for 30 years. Some of her clients include Advent Health, Anheuser Busch, Chevy, Coke, Discovery Channel, Florida Lottery, Ford, Fox, Life Magazine, Mattel, Orlando Health, Park Maitland School, Sea World, Walmart and Walt Disney World. This Rollins College Theatre program graduate has been designing for Seminole State College since fall of 2015. She loves mentoring the students and is inspired by their enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Virgil Grogan (Stage Manager)
Virgil is quite excited to be stage managing this production of Leading Ladies!  Though he’s primarly been an actor during his 5+ year stay at Seminole State’s Le Petit Theatre, Virgil has a true love and admiration for every aspect of the art, and hopes you enjoy this hilarious show!

Josh Jacobs (Technical Director)
Josh has been the Technical Director of Arts and Communication for Seminole State College since he moved to Florida in July 2018. Before moving here, Josh grew up in Texas where his love for theatre began. He triple-lettered in Theater in High School. He received his Associate’s Degree of Arts from Collin College with a focus in Technical Theatre; his BFA with a focus on Technical Direction and Stage Management from the University of Texas at Arlington; and his Masters in Technical Direction from the University of Houston. While he appreciated and enjoyed every college experience and the lifelong lesson he received, the foundation he obtained from Collin College helped set the pathway to where he is today.

Josh has also been the set designer and builder for the Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts, for their shows such as Chicago, Bring It On, and A Chorus Line. He also has designed scenic elements for other theatres and performance groups outside of Seminole State. Josh is thankful to Rachel and his daughters Thea and Eden for supporting him in his theatrical endeavors. Josh also wants to thank you for coming and hopes you enjoy the show!

Christine Kindell (Box Office Supervisor)
Christine has served as the Box Office Supervisor at Seminole State College for many years. In her all-around role, she manages both box office operations and fine arts coordination, while also leading the department’s social media presence and contributing to her talents as a graphic designer. Her dedication to students, colleagues, and the department shines through her consistent willingness to go above and beyond. Christine is also a SSC 2015 graduate earning her associates degree as well as the SSC’s Leadership Academy Class of 2018-19 and currently serves on the steering committee for the ACE Leadership Network of Florida.

Jadyn Lamison (Assistant Stage Manager)
Jadyn is absolutely thrilled to be part of SSC’s production of Leading Ladies! While this isn’t her first time stage managing, it is her first time working with Niki Salamon and the many other wonderful people in the theatre department. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for their hard work and dedication to the performance. She hopes you enjoy the show!