2009 Cast
Erin Romero

(Patsy Cline, Dolly Tate, Mrs. Rose)

Erin is thrilled to be making her Post Playhouse debut! She is originally from ND, but has performed all over the country, (including NE). She was last seen as Ulla in The Producers at the Show Palace Dinner Theatre in FL. Favorite roles include: South Pacific (Nellie Forbush), Singin’ in the Rain (Lina Lamont), The Last Five Years (Catherine Hiatt), Nunsense (Sister Mary Amnesia), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide), Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), Beauty and the Beast (Madame de la Grande Bouche), The Taffetas (Kaye), Into the Woods (Cinderella), The Music Man (Marian), and Gypsy (Louise). Thanks to all those who have allowed her to follow her dreams. Love to Tyler—“Life is Good!”

 
Rob Gretta

(Horace Vandergelder in Hello, Dolly!, Director of Annie Get Your Gun, Pawnee Bill/Wilson)

Rob is thrilled to return to the Post Playhouse for another wonderful summer! Regional: Herr Schultz (Cabaret), Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), Magaldi (Evita), Nicely, Nicely (Guys and Dolls), Billis (South Pacific), Tiger Brown (The Threepenny Opera), Giles Corey (The Crucible), Don Armado (Love's Labor's Lost), and Dottore Lombardi (The Servant of Two Masters). Some directing credits: Closer, How I Learned to Drive, Book of Days, The Woman in Black, Always . . .Patsy Cline, Jesus Christ Superstar, Singin' the Rain, Guys and Dolls, The Threepenny Opera, Anything Goes, as well as noted chamber operas il matrimonio segreto and Amahl and the Night Visitors. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Music Theater at the Indiana University of PA. MFA in Directing: Florida State University

 
Tyler Fish

(Charlie, Rudolph)

Tyler is very excited about reuniting with his friends Tom Ossowski and Robert Gretta while making his first appearance at THE POST PLAYHOUSE, and his first trip to Nebraska! Choreographically his material has been featured in THE FROTSY FOLLIES; SINGING IN THE RAIN (directed by Mr. Gretta); SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK; and GYPSY. A few of his favorite on stage credits include: CRAZY FOR YOU (Bobby); THE FULL MONTY (Ethan); SINGING IN THE RAIN (Cosmo); KISS ME KATE (Bill); A CHOURS LINE (Mike); STATE FAIR (Pat); SUGAR BABIES (2nd Banana); DAMES AT SEA (LUCKY); SOUTH PACIFIC (Stewpot); HELLO DOLLY (Barnaby Tucker); and most recently THE PRODUCERS. He is a proud graduate of Florida State University and a member of The Barbershop Harmony Society. He sends thanks to Tom, Rob and the wonderful cast, crew and company for sharing their endless talent and boundless energy. To Erin – “Life is Good!”

 
Sarah Bockel

(Louise, Ensemble, Dolly Levi)

Sarah will be a senior BFA music theatre major at Illinois Wesleyan University in the fall. She is a native of Chicago, IL and misses her city very much. She is ecstatic to be working for Post this summer, her first professional job! Past Credits at Illinois Wesleyan include Catherine Stockmann in An Enemy of the People, the Chambermaid in Of Thee I Sing, and Lena in Leonce and Lena. Sarah has also worked behind the scenes at Illinois Wesleyan on wardrobe crew for Top Girls, The Glass Menagerie, and The Broken Jug. Perhaps one day you will find her in Spain, singing some jazz on a piano.

 
Jamie Lowe

(Ensemble, Cornelius)

Jamie is way excited to be making his Post Playhouse debut!  He is heading into his junior year at Elon University in NC, where he is pursuing a BFA in Music Theater.  Professional credits include Indian in Peter Pan at the North Carolina Theatre, and Jean Prouvaire in Les Misérables In Concert, Twin 2 in Peter Pan, Narrator 4/Magic Carpet in Disney’s Aladdin Jr., all at Seaside Music Theater in FL.  Elon credits include Gigolo in Nine, Butch in A Chorus Line, and Ensemble in Sweeney Todd.  Jamie would like to thank his incredible support group of family and friends as well as his many teachers.  I love you so much!

 
Cari McHugh

(Annie, Minnie)

Cari is really excited be working with Post Playhouse this summer and thrilled to be taking on the role of the uncultured, but yet oh-so-humorous and lovable Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun and the cute, quirky Minnie Fae in Hello Dolly. She is a recent graduate from Belmont University with a Bachelors of Music in Commercial Voice and a minor in Music Business.  While Cari was at Belmont, she was a featured soloist in Belmont’s select vocal jazz group, Jazzmin, a performer in opera theater productions, La Pericole by Offenbach and Aaron Copland’s The Tenderland, as well as singing BGV’s for prestigious showcases.  Cari’s latest performances include:  Street Theatre’s Evita as Peron’s young, forlorn mistress, Towne Centre Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors as sassy Chiffon, and the Boiler Room Theater’s musical Working, as portraying numerous characters of the workforce, such as Grace Clements and Maggie Holmes.  She has also appeared on TV in various commercials, Belmont performances, and music videos--most recently--Cari can be seen on CMT in Jewel’s video, “Stronger Woman.”  She’d like to say thanks to the Tom Ossowski for giving her this wonderful opportunity and you (for coming out and supporting us)!! 

 
Christopher Kiley

(Frank Butler, Ambrose)

Christopher is absolutely thrilled to be spending his first season at the Post Playhouse. He is a recent graduate from Elon University and received his BFA with a concentration in Acting this past spring. Christopher is originally from Manchester, New Hampshire and currently resides in North Carolina. Chris has spent the past two summers working at The Derryfield Repertory Theater, where he played Baker in Into The Woods, Agwe in Once on This Island, Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing..., and Anthony in Sweeney Todd. Prior to that Christopher worked at the Snowcamp Outdoor Theater, appearing in The Sword of Peace, and The Pathway to Freedom. Elon University credits include, the Narrator in Craig Wright's The Pavilion, Freddie/Phillip in Noises Off, Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Gayev in Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard,  Herr Shultz in Cabaret, and Charles Marlowe in She Stoops to Conquer. Other credits include The Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Enjorlas in Les Miserables, and a featured soloist in Smokey Joe's Cafe.

 
Em Laudeman

(Winnie, Irene)

Em Laudeman, originally from South Bend, Indiana, will be a junior working towards receiving her BFA in Music Theatre at Elon University in North Carolina. Elon credits include, Nine (Claudia) Sweeney Todd (Ensemble.) Regionally, Em has worked at Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre as Kim in Bye Bye Birdie, Chava in Fiddler on the Roof, Katie in Plain and Fancy, and Gabriella in High School Musical. In 2002 Em recorded her debut album entitled Drop A Spark. In 2007 Em received the award of Best Actress in a Musical from the National Youth Theatre Organization. Some of Em's favorite things include her Pug named Petey, reading, running, laughing and traveling. Last summer Em spent 6 weeks backpacking through Europe. She is very excited to be with Post Playhouse this summer and would like to thank Tom and everyone else for this wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of the West as well as be able to pursue her passion in performing.

"Much love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Marie, Cal, Jesse, and above all my Lord, Jesus Christ."

 
Grant Gustin

(Tommy, Waiter/PaperHanger)

Grant is a rising sophomore, Music Theatre Major at Elon University. This is Grant’s first time with Post Play House and he is very excited to be a part of this season! Professional credits include, Virginia Musical Theatre: Cats(Mungojerrie); Big River(Dick/Lafe); White Christmas(Ensemble). Elon University: Sweeney Todd(Ensemble); Edges(Swing); A Chorus Line(Head Band Boy). The Governor’s School for the Arts: All Shook Up(Dean Hyde); Little Shop of Horrors(Seymour); Cabaret(Emcee); The Last Five Years(Jamie). Grant would like to thank his parents and his amazing teachers at Elon and The Governor’s School. Love you guys!

 
Lauren Turner

(Ensemble, Ermengarde)

Lauren is about to begin her senior year in Nashville, TN at Belmont University. At Belmont, she has performed in shows such as Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ethel Peas), Ragtime, and, most recently, Bernstein's On The Town (Diana Dream, Delores Delores).  Lauren is ecstatic to start her professional career at Post!  She would like to thank her incredible family and friends for always supporting her.  "I love you guys!"

 
Justin Wooten

(Buffalo Bill, Waiter/Police)

Justin is thrilled to be a part of The Post Playhouse for the very first time!! He is a rising senior at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina. He has appeared in numerous productions at Elon such as Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He has also appeared in many professional productions in the eastern part of the United States such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and Kiss Me, Kate (Flat Rock Playhouse, Hendersonville, NC) and City Of Angels and Light in the Piazza (Heritage Theater Festival, Charlottesville, VA). This is his first time "out west" and he is sure that it will create memories that he will never forget!!!!

 
Zach Lorber

(Sitting Bull, Waiter/Judge)

Zach is both honored and privileged to be joining the Post Playhouse. Some of Zach’s favorite roles that he has previously performed include Sergius Saranoff in Arms and The Man, Count Orsino in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, and Jacob Marley in Scrooge!  He recently graduated with a bachelors in fine arts from Valdosta State University. Zach would like to thank his family for their unwavering love and support.

 
Claire McAdams

(Ensemble, Ernestina Money)

Claire is thrilled to join the cast of actors at Post Playhouse this summer. She is currently persuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Southwestern University in Georgetown Tx and will be studying in New York City this fall. Some of her favorite recent credits include Lysistrata in Lysistrata, Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, the Cat in the Hat in Seussical and Marta in Company. She is also an avid photographer. www.ClaireMcAdamsPhotography.com.  Claire would like to thank her parents for all their loving support." 

 
Max Chucker

(Guitar/Violininst, Ensemble, Barnaby)

Max is a BFA Music Theatre sophomore at Florida State University. He has recently been seen in FSU productions of Hair, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and South Pacific (starring Davis Gaines-Broadway’s longest playing the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera) at the Fallon Theater. Max was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he performed with numerous theater companies including Virginia Musical Theater, Governors' School for the Arts, and The Hurrah Players. Credits include Schlomo in Fame, Kicker in Children's Letters to God, and the Bellboy in Titanic. Max would like to thank his family and friends for their continuing support. And Max is excited to be making his debut at the Post Playhouse playing the role of Barnaby in Hello, Dolly!