Something Rotten! A Very New Musical Cast

Jordan Wolfe has been actively involved in theatre since he was three years old. He has acted professionally across the country in notable roles such as Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast), Booth (Assassins), Miles Gloriousus (A Funny Thing), and Mr. Wormwood (Matilda). Outside of the theater he loves to hike, bike, play golf, and indulge in watching sports of all kinds. Jordan hopes you enjoy the show.

James spends his days trying to make the future a bit better by teaching critical thinking skills and science to middle schoolers. At night, he suits up to protect the innocent from the scourge of villainy...no, wait, that's Batman. After being an ensemble member in Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder (his first production with Porchlight Players), he's excited to play the role of Nigel Bottom. He does his best to bring the proper level of nerdy love for poetry that the character deserves. James wants to thank his wife Rachael for supporting his desire to sing and dance for the entertainment of strangers, even though she sometimes wishes he wouldn't practice his dance moves in front of the neighbors.

This is Lance’s 11th year performing in the Valentine's show. Last year we had missed all the smiling, laughing wonderful faces that have come to see us every year. He’s looking forward to another wonderful show, with incredible people telling a witty and charming tale. Thank you all for supporting us, and sharing our love of live theatre in our Valley. Without an audience we’d just be laughing at ourselves.

Gina Parrish grew up in the Vail Valley and has enjoyed theater since she was a kid. She has a bachelor’s degree in Theater and Film from the University of Colorado at Boulder (Class of 2013) and has worked with several professional theater companies in Colorado, including Square Product Theater in Boulder and Curious Theater in Denver. She would like to thank her family and friends for their generosity and support, especially her “right hand man” Matthew. She looks forward to welcoming everyone to the Renaissance in her first production with Porchlight Players!

Michelle Cohn Levy is thrilled be returning to the Pochlight Players stage for her fourth production with the company. She currently lives in Gypsum, CO and is a wife and mother to three sweet little girls. Michelle has been in a number of commercials, TV shows and music videos. From an early age, Michelle has been involved in theater both on the performance and production sides. She has been in A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Avenue Q, Catch Me If You Can, Les Miserable, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Alice in Wonderland, Annie, Vail Valley Theater Company's Cabaret and many more. Michelle is the Cantor at B'nai Vail and also enjoys playing guitar and singing at a number of venues around the valley.

Bart is a professional vocalist, dancer and actor who ... no wait. That was written on Opposite Day, sorry for the confusion. What he IS, is extremely thrilled and fired-up to be playing in this hysterical show. And, as the future-telling Soothsayer in this show, he predicts that live theater is BACK for good, while Covid can go suck an egg, or Something Rotten.

This is Paul’s seventh production with Porchlight Players, starting with Young Frankenstein. He would like to thank his family, and in particular his wife, Mary, for supporting him and this passion of his. His favorite omelet is ham, cheese, and spinach.

John has been performing musical theater in the valley for 20 years and is excited to be back with Porchlight Players. He’s been in every dinner theater show but one. For John, “Something Rotten” is a perfect show because it knits together fun snippets from other shows in such a funny way. Other favorite roles include Rod in Avenue Q, Sir Robin the Not So Brave in Spamalot, Lawrence Jamieson in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Captain Hook (at the Ford Amphitheater), and Billy Flynn (with VVTC). Thanks everyone for supporting live local theater and getting the gang back together.

Alex is a first-time musical theater enthusiast who makes up for his lack of experience with a can-do mentality and an enthusiastic attitude. He's been in the valley for 6 years, enjoying the outdoorsy lifestyle, interspersed with nerdy hobbies like dungeons and dragons and magic the gathering. Alex may be new to the world of theater and dance, but he has been singing and playing the guitar since his edgy teenage years, and has developed a deep passion for music and song (you can check out his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Handro44 ). Shoutout to Michelle Cohn Levy for suggesting he audition!

Shiloh graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a minor in theatre in 2016 after being involved in theatre, ballet, and choir throughout high school. They currently work at the local animal shelter and enjoy spending their free time with their mini poodle and two black cats.

Although she doesn't care for the taste of omelettes, Olivia is thrilled to sing about them with the amazing cast and crew of Something Rotten. This is her first show with Porchlight Players after she saw the light and decided to return to the stage following a hiatus from the stage. Olivia would like to thank her amazing friends for their support - especially John and Laura for being her Right Hand Man(s), and Alex for encouraging her to audition.

Randy is honored to be in another Porchlight Players production with this incredibly talented group of people. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, he loves the sights and smells of theatre, the roar of the crowd, and especially the splat of the fruit as it hits the actors. It gives him nachus in his pupik!

Carmen has a long history in the theater including Carousel Dinner Theater's King and I, Damn Yankees, and Christmas Special. Other notable performances include The Nutcracker with the Joffrey Ballet at Playhouse Square. This is Carmen's first performance with Porchlight Players, and she is looking forward to more shows in the future as she grows her roots in the valley.

Kimberly is back on stage with Porchlight Players for the fifth time. Some of her favorite roles include Phoebe D'Ysquith ("A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"), Marcy Park ("The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"), and Christmas Eve ("Avenue Q") Kimberly enjoys skiing and dancing, and when she can't do either of those things, she works as a Ski School supervisor/instructor in Vail. Kimberly hopes you enjoy the show!

Connie has been dancing, singing and acting since the age of three; beginning her professional career at age sixteen. She can be seen in the films, Grease 2 and Pennies From Heaven, as well as tour videos from Columbia Artists as a member of the Danny Daniels Dance America Tap Dance Company. Danny Daniels was the celebrated Tony Award winning choreographer of the Broadway musical, Tap Dance Kid which featured Savion Glover. She is thrilled to be back in a production with the Porchlight Players having joined them in 2013 as Vicki Nichols in The Full Monty and for Godspell (2009); so being able to work with the talented cast of Something Rotten! is truly exciting. Connie has also been a Member and Board Director of the Vail Valley Theatre Company since 2008 and currently serves as its President. Show credits with VVTC include producing the recent Rocky Halloween Show (2022), Sweet Charity (2017), CHICAGO (2015), as Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show musical (2010, 2011, 2013), Assistant Director/Choreographer of the 2012 production of Company, numerous An Evening on Broadway productions and Vail Vignettes, (a joint production with The Vail Symposium). You may also have seen her in the past as one of the Professional Dancers at the Vail Valley Foundation | Youth Power 365’s Star Dancing Gala fundraisers or teaching tap dance to the advanced students at Vail Valley Academy of Dance. During daylight hours she is a REALTOR®/co-owner of Vail Property Brokerage, Inc., the Central Rockies only vacation home advisory and consulting service real estate company specializing in Buyer Brokerage. She also proudly served on the Board of Education with Eagle County Schools for ten years (two as President) having left the elected position due to term limitations. Connie thanks her family for understanding her passion and commitment to the arts and thanks you for supporting live theatre!