Gaby Tortoledo

Gaby is a Venezuelan stage and screen actress, singer, and dancer, recently seen in Theatre Lab’s world premiere of The Impracticality of Modern-Day Mastodons, Gulf Coast Symphony’s Songs for a New World, and heard in Vanessa Garcia’s new audio play Ich Bin Ein Berliner. Regional theatre credits include Athena in Rock Odyssey (Adrienne Arsht Center), Tara in the World Premiere of Compensation (Island City Stage), Antonia in Man of La Mancha (MNM Theatre Co), Elaine in The Graduate (Michael Leeds), and Polly in The Gingerbread Lady (Primal Forces). International credits include Opening Doors: A Sondheim Song Cycle, A Dream Is A Wish: A Disney Song Cycle, and And The World Goes Round (Song Cycle Intensive, London UK). TV credits include a feature in Amazon Studios' The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Susie in the new TV series Just My Type. She holds an M.F.A in Theatre Performance from Florida Atlantic University. Follow her on social media for more gabytortoledo.com

Geoffrey Mergele

Geoffrey is thrilled to be making his PPTOPA debut! National Tour: Wizard of Oz (Ens/Tinman US) NYC/Regional: The Metropolitan Opera (Actor), A Chorus Line (Secret Theatre - Greg), Beauty and the Beast (Sharon Playhouse), George M!, Christmas Carol, Damn Yankees, Wonderful Town (Prather Productions), Wizard of Oz (Jenny Wiley Theatre - Scarecrow), Christmas Carol (Gateway Playhouse), 42nd Street (Eldorado Casino Reno). Much love to Mom, Dad, family, friends, and JDQ! @geomergs

Pablo Pernia

Pablo is a recent graduate of NWSA with a B.F.A. in Music Theatre and is beyond excited to be a part of this production. Some past credits include Pippin (Lewis), In the Heights (Jose), Parade (Detective Starnes), and Big Fish (Sharecropper).  You can see him next in Slow Burn's production of Kinky Boots this holiday season followed up by Matilda shaking his hips as Rudolpho. Beyond grateful for this opportunity. Instagram: @pabloperniaa

Colleen Pagano

Colleen is thrilled to be back at PPTOPA!!  Previous credits include Wardrobe/Beauty and the Beast, Maud Dunlop/The Music Man, Kate/Brighton Beach Memoirs, Angie/Wedding Singer, Mickey/My One & Only, Vi/Footloose.  Thank you to the creative team at PPTOPA for this wonderful opportunity.  As always, much love to her supportive family and most of all, Poppy.

Christopher Dreeson

Chris is thrilled to return to PPTOPA to work with such a wonderful cast, director, and production crew. Favorite roles: Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd (Best Little Whorehouse in Texas), Jack Lawson (Race), Mr. Paravicini (The Mousetrap), Tennessee Williams (Confessions of a Nightingale), Ernst Janning (Judgment at Nuremberg), Twimble/Womper (How to Succeed…), Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher), Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance), and Brick (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof).

Karen Cohen

Karen is excited to be appearing in her first production at PPTOPA. After spending recent years working as a media specialist and directing musicals at Beachside Montessori Village in Hollywood, Karen is grateful to Jeffrey Bruce and PPTOPA for Wilkommen her back to the stage! She would like to thank her husband and kids for being her biggest fans and for encouraging her to pursue her passion.

Rick Prada

Rick is thrilled to be back onstage.  Locally, he has appeared in TAP’s production of “Shrek, the Musical” (Papa Ogre, Papa Bear), in Barclay Performing Arts “She Loves Me” (Mr. Maraczek) and “Ragtime” (Grandpa), and in Delray Beach Playhouse’s “1940’s Radio Hour” (Clifton Feddington).  Rick would like to thank Gian for his continued support and encouragement.

Sarah Gorfinkel

Sarah is so excited to return to the PPTOPA stage for her 5^th production! She previously performed in Hairspray (2013), Mary Poppins (2015), The Little Mermaid (2016), and West Side Story (2018). Sarah has trained in all forms of dance for the last 20 years. While attending UCF for her Mechanical Engineering degree, she continued her passion through the Knights and Damsels Dance Company. A special thanks to her family and friends for their continuous support!

Lito Becerra

Lito is beyond thrilled to be back at PPTOPA in this amazing musical, and grateful that we are again at places! Favorite roles include Daniel Kaffee in A Few Good Men, Usnavi in In the Heights, Bernardo in West Side Story, Diego/Zorro in Zorro the Musical, Bert in Mary Poppins, Vladimir in Waiting for Godot, Laertes in Hamlet, Perchik In Fiddler on the Roof. Lito holds a career in IT, enjoys acrobatics and speaking of himself in the third person. He’s grateful to play with old and new friends, this time in Berlin, 1929!

Meagan Nagy

Meagan can't believe she is touching the stage for the first time in 5 years! She is the Manager of Pure Barre Weston and owns two small businesses, one creating custom Magical Denim Creations (@magicallyeverafter.co) and the other selling vegan-based beauty/wellness products! She loves content creating and making reels! Follow along with Meagan on Insta (@meagan.nagy).

Gabriella Giardina

Gabriella is 20 years old and is thrilled to be a part of this spectacular production. Cabaret has been a dream show since she can remember. She absolutely adores the role of Frenchie and is thrilled to be able to portray her with such a fantastic company and cast. Gabriella played the role of Shy in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 2019 and has been looking forward to joining PPTOPA again ever since. Previous roles include Nina in In the Heights and Maria in West Side Story.

Bob Ruggles

Bob is excited to be making his debut at PPTOPA after recently relocating from Gainesville, Florida. Bob is a speech pathologist who likes to spend his free time on stage singing and dancing. Some of his favorite previous roles include Gabe (Next to Normal), Doody (Grease), Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), Jason (Ordinary Days), and Jean Valjean (Les Miserables). Always endless thanks to my parents and to Anna for her unwavering love.

Anna Cappelli

Anna is absolutely elated to perform in her PPTOPA debut! She was last seen onstage as Ariel in The Little Mermaid in Gainesville, Florida, where she was also finishing up her bachelor’s degree at the University of Florida (go gators). Anna spends her 9-5 working in marketing for everyone's favorite travel brand, JetBlue, and travels often in her spare time.

John Henry Parks

John Henry Parks is an aspirant entertainer with an enthusiasm to perform and the desire to see any show done to its best. He's been known to appear on streams and podcasts, including UnFun Stuff, Get Phil'd In and others. 

Jeffrey Bruce

Jeff returns to PPTOPA having directed A FEW GOOD MEN , FUNNY GIRL, WHOREHOUSE and GYPSY. A veteran Broadway performer, he has appeared in 9 national tours. "I'd like to welcome our audience back to CABARET.  We create magic, and when have we needed it more? I hope our first venture after the past 18 hellish months excites, entertains and thrills you.  Most importantly, that it gets you to think of how things could have been if luck was not on our side.  You'll see............." 

Jesse Veliz

Jesse Veliz is an actor, music director, and pianist with a BFA in Theatre & Piano Performance from Florida Atlantic University.  As an actor, he has been seen onstage as Eugene in Grease at MNM Theatre, Hunter in [title of show], and Henry in Next To Normal. Recently, Jesse has music directed Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Delray Beach Playhouse, Island Song at Measure for Measure Theatre, and played Keys 2 for Measure for Measure’s Carbonell recommended production of In The Heights.

Del Marrero

Del is a graduate of AMDA New York and a middle school Drama teacher. She has starred in and/or choreographed numerous productions for PPTOPA and other local theatres. Previous roles include The Wedding Singer (Holly), The Mousetrap (Miss Casewell), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary), Judgment at Nuremberg (Maria Wallner), How to Succeed…(Smitty), She Loves Me (Ilona), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Footloose (Rusty), Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), Hairspray (Tracy), Annie (Lily), Secret Garden (Martha), Brigadoon (Meg) and Bye, Bye Birdie (Kim/Ursula).

Wendy Marrero

Wendy, a lifetime lover of musical theatre, has worked on Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse..., The Addams Family, Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremberg, How to Succeed..., In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph..., Hairspray, Charlie Brown, Annie, The Best Man, The Producers, The Secret Garden, The Gondoliers, Brigadoon, and Bye, Bye Birdie at PPTOPA.

Geoffrey Short

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Geoff calls PPTOPA his second home. He has directed multiple productions here including The Wedding Singer, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, In the Heights, Disney's the Little Mermaid and Joseph and the Amazing technicolor Dreamcoat. Geoff has also appeared in and directed shows throughout South Florida including appearing as Javert in PPTOPA's hit production of Les Miserables and productions at Slow Burn, Marquee Theatre, Andrews Living Arts, Chicken Coop Theatre, Outre’, Evening Star and more.  Geoff currently serves as President of the Board at PPTOPA and also serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Carbonell Awards. 

Geoff thanks his inspiration, his incredible wife Cindy.

Richard Weinstock

As follow-up to his PPTOPA onstage introduction as Melvin P.Thorpe in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Richard is excited to lend assistance to Director, Jeffrey Bruce, for Cabaret. Originally from Philadelphia, Richard has directed regional, mid-Atlantic productions of Man of LaMancha, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Annie, Oliver! and Pippin. He thanks the entire PPTOPA team for welcoming him to the family! 

Mark Palazzo

Mark is PPTOPA’s Chairman of the Board and President Emeritus. His credits include Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse…, The Addams Family, The Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremburg, How to Succeed, In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Misérables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph…, Hairspray, Charlie Brown, and Annie at PPTOPA. Mark hails from New York where he was a professional Musical Director and theater percussionist.

Michael Graham

Michael is extremely happy to be lighting his 10^th show at PPTOPA, especially since Cabaret represents our return to stage shows.  Thank you to the cast, crew, and patrons of PPTOPA for supporting live theatre, and a special thank you to my family for your continued support. 

Samantha Palomino

Samantha is excited to be working with PPTOPA for the very first time! In addition to being a costume crew member for shows like Amparo with Juggerknot Theatre and The Magic Flute with Miami Orchestra, she is a full-time theatre teacher at Miami Arts Charter School in Wynwood Miami. She is grateful to be working with a great cast and director, as well as her fellow Designers and Crew members. She hopes the audience feels welcomed to the cabaret!