The Mountaintop Cast

Ryan began acting 13 years ago and is honored to be returning to The Mountaintop. He has previously appeared as Lyons in Fences (BCT); East/Chad/Dave in Almost, Maine (GAC); Walter Lee Younger in Raisin in the Sun (GAC); Albert/Kevin in Clybourne Park (GAC); Mad Hatter/Caterpillar/Mouse/Frogman in Alice in Wonderland (GAC); John Braschi in Young Turg (GAC); and It Takes a Village monologue in Greenbelt Voices (GAC). Visual artist and photographer, Ryan also pursues his passion for music as a music producer and one of the founding members of the label Mystery Sound Recordings.

Lydia West is thrilled to reprise her favorite role to date as Camae and to reunite with Rikki and Ryan! Lydia has been acting, singing, and directing in Baltimore and the DMV over 13 years, and serves on the board for Artistic Synergy of Baltimore (ASoB). Other favorite recent acting credits include: Charlaine in Ain’t Misbehavin’ (ASoB), Gertrude in Hamlet (Arena Players), and Xavia Jones in PUFFS (ASoB). Recent directing credits include: ASoB's performances of Captain Hook: My Story…, and she is currently directing High School Musical at Randallstown High School, where she serves as Theatre Sponsor. She also can’t wait to start her newest role as Truvy in the classic Steel Magnolias (ASoB) in March 2024! As always, she is so appreciative of the support from Scott and Lukas in all of her endeavors! Love you both so much!