La Cage aux Folles Cast

Paul is delighted to return to the stage as Georges in La Cage aux Folles after a decade-long hiatus from theater. This marks his second performance with Take Two Productions, having previously appeared as Nikos/Ensemble in Legally Blonde. Some of Paul’s favorite past roles include Oscar in Sweet Charity, Mr. Bratt in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and ensemble performances in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. He’s also thrilled to be reuniting with Take Two Productions this summer as Nicky in Avenue Q.

Michael was born in the last century, in the center of Illinois. And not on a farm or "in a trunk"! He moved to St. Louis in 1989 equipped with a business degree, one suit, $80 and the singing pipes of a Wurlitzer organ. He immediately joined the Gateway Men's Chorus, where he was the anchor of the baritone section and a featured soloist for numerous seasons. During the day he wore a suit for several corporations, but in the evening he could be seen in expensive evening gowns in the drag cabarets of St. Louis portraying the illusion of Erica Foxx. Either performing on stages as grand as Powell Hall or a small as a saltine cracker, Erica serves you a potent cocktail of Liz Taylor, Judy Garland, Margot Channing and Ethel Merman "up with a twist"! Be it Michael/Erica or Albin/Zaza, ART imitates real life more often than you think.

David is thrilled to be making his St. Louis debut with La Cage Aux Folles! He just came from Columbia Mo where he has spent the past 10 years performing. A graduate from Stephens College, David has a plethora of experiences within the arts world. His most recent credits are: Sebastian (Little Mermaid), Man 1 (Working the Musical), Jim Fingal (LIfespan of a Fact) and Michael (Girlfriend). David would like to thank TakeTwo Productions for this opportunity and friends and family for their constant support of the arts! Fun Fact: David is also a drag queen with the name Kaycee Adams and is the only drag queen in the show that is not playing a drag queen!

Todd is thrilled to be back with Take Two. He received the 2025 Arts for Life Best Featured Actor award for his role as King Basilius in Take Two’s Head Over Heels. Favorite roles include Ned Ryerson in Hawthorne’s Groundhog Day, Angel in Tesseract’s Kinky Boots, and Professor Callahan in Alfresco’s Legally Blonde. He is excited to return to Take Two this August as Rod in their production of Avenue Q. Todd is VP of Operations at DOORWAYS and raises money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation as director of the Cupid’s Undie Run each February. He thanks his husband, Mike. @tgarten

Nadja is thrilled to be joining the company of La Cage Aux Folles for her first Take Two production. She is currently studying nursing at Saint Louis University. Recent credits include The Second Hurricane (Queenie; Stray Dog Theatre), Freaky Friday (Savannah; Christ Memorial Productions), Saturday Night Fever (Linda Manero, Stray Dog Theatre), and The Whale (Ellie; St. Louis Actors’ Studio) for which she was nominated for a St. Louis Theater Circle Award. Later this year, Nadja will be playing Lizzie Borden in Lizzie at Stray Dog Theatre. She works as a Party Princess for Enchanted Events. She thanks her parents and friends for their constant support. @nadjakapetanovich

Christopher is excited to be making his debut with Take Two Productions in La Cage aux Folles. Recent credits include 12 Angry Men (Juror #7), Arsenic and Old Lace (Jonathan Brewster), And Then There Were None (Justice Wargrave), and Rock of Ages (Dennis Dupree). When not onstage, Christopher runs TheatreSTL.com, a hub for local theatre news and auditions, and designs custom stage props through PlottsProps.com. He thanks the cast and creative team at Take Two for the warm welcome and his wife, Diane, for her unwavering support and encouragement.

Becca is thrilled to be doing her first production with Take Two Productions. Becca has played a wide range of characters including: Leaf Coneybear (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Jerusha Abbott (Daddy Longlegs), Sandy (Tootsie), Signe (Church Basement Ladies), and Winifred the Woebegone (Once Upon a Mattress). Offstage Becca keeps herself busy costuming, stage managing, choreographing, and (most importantly) cuddling her cats! Becca sends gratitude and thanks to her husband, family, and (most importantly) her cats.

Michele began performing at Notre Dame High School and later studied Theatre Arts at Webster University. While working as a flight attendant for Ozark for 35 years, audiences from Summer Stage, Al Fresco Productions, and Curtain Up Productions will remember Michele in some of her favorite roles: Sister Philemon’s in Drinking Habit; The Queen in Cinderella; Maize La Bird in Seussical; Jackie Kennedy in First Ladies; Carol Channing and Barbara Streisand in Forbidden Broadway; Bitter in Red Velvet Cake Wars; Lucy Scooter Bright in Just Desserts; Juanita in Dearly Departed; The Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods; Grace in Annie; Mary Magdalen in Godspell. Playing Jacqueline is Michele’s debut performance for Take Two Productions and she would like to thank each of you for attending our show.

David is thrilled to be joining the Take Two family for this amazing show! He previously performed in various musical theatre productions in Jefferson City, MO. Some of his favorite roles include Franz (The Producers) and Jeff (Tootsie). He is grateful for the opportunity to share the stage with such a talented and inspiring group of people.

Kathleen is very happy to be a part of this production .She has theater experience in a variety of roles (director, choreographer, costumer, cellist, set painter/builder). Recent performances include It Shoulda Been You (Judy Steinberg; Take Two), Head Over Heels (Gynecia; Take Two), Beauty & the Beast (Madame; ECC), Drowsy Chaperone (Mrs. Tottendale: Act Two), Spring Awakening (adult women; Overdue) and Nine (Mamma Magdalena; New Line). She would like to thank this fabulous cast and production team, her supportive spouse Rob Lippert, and the audience for sharing this beautiful story of love and acceptance.

Lamarkus is an actor, dancer, singer and author born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Central Missouri. Most recently, he starred as Benjamin Coffin III (Benny) in Take Two’s production of RENT and he is beyond excited to be back with Take Two Productions for another amazing show!

This is Paige's first show with Take Two Productions. She is thrilled to be part of such an amazing cast and crew. This is also Paige's first show in St. Louis, after performing on the Illinois side of the river for the last 10 years. Paige went to college for music education, and loves utilizing her music knowledge in every show she's in. She would like to thank her husband, Matt for being so supportive and never hesitating to take over with the kids so she could dedicate so much time to rehearsal.

Jacob is an enthusiastic newcomer to the world of theatre productions. He is delighted to join the cast of Take Two's La Cage aux Folles as Etienne, his second role in community theatre after playing a small part last year in Barefoot in the Park. Jacob works in research compliance by day and looks forward to contributing to future Take Two Productions shows by night.

Kevin was born in San Bernardino, California where he starred in his high school production of Grease; Vince Fontaine and Danny Zuko understudy. He continued his passion for music and the stage by joining his church choir, collegiate choir, BSU choir, studying Ethnomusicology and enjoying many plays from the crowd. He would like to thank his friends and family for giving him the support and encouragement to step back on the stage.

Abby is excited to play Odette in La Cage Aux Folles and to be a part of Les Cagelles! Abby graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a degree in Musical Theatre in 2025. Some of her recent notable roles have been in the ensemble of Bright Star, Godspell, and Hello Dolly, and as Shy in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, at Looking Glass Playhouse and Clinton County Showcase. This is her first show with Take Two Productions and she is thankful for how welcoming everyone has been!

Jacob, a St. Louis native, began his dancing career in middle school at a competitive level. After years of competition, he continued on at Lindenwood University, not only honing in on dance technique, but also creating pieces of his own, eventually receiving his BFA in Dance. His works can be seen around St. Louis through the drag and theater communities, most recently at Miss Gay America 2025 and Pride St. Louis 2025. He continues to broaden his outlets in dancing and performing locally. This is Jacobs debut with Take Two Productions, but recently performed with Wonderstruck Productions in their 2025 season.

Alex is so excited to be performing in La Cage Aux Folles! He was most recently seen with TTP in It Shoulda Been You as Greg and Stuart in Into the Breeches! with Kirkwood Theater Guild. Many thanks to the incredible cast, crew, and creative team who helped him transform into Bitelle!

Des is an award winning drag performer, comedian, improviser, & vocalist originally from Springfield, MO where they graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Missouri State University. Desiré has traveled the country from the Bushwig Drag Festival in Brooklyn, to touring across the U.S. with their Solo Show “How To Succeed In Drag & Still Disappoint Everybody Anyway”, & is excited to announce that her show “Desiré Declyne: Playing With Myself” will be making its STL debut in 2026! They send special thanks to Eli, Ink, & The Pack for their love and patience, and to Harvey Fierstein & Estelle Getty. You can follow her on instagram @DesiDeclyne!

Miles (they/them) is making a fabulous return to the theatre after a five-year intermission—because the stage has gone long enough without their sparkle. With a passion for performance and a love for big, bold storytelling, Miles is ready to sing an song on the sand and step back into the spotlight with renewed energy, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. When they’re not bringing characters to life onstage, Miles also does drag, serving charisma, creativity, and confidence that proves “I Am What I Am” isn’t just a lyric—it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s theatre, drag, or anything in between, Miles is here to celebrate chosen family, live out loud, and make every moment feel like “The Best of Times.”

Zak has been a veteran of theatre since he was seven years old. He is a native Missourian, growing up in many of the small towns found in Central Missouri. Zak has a B.F.A. in Secondary Speech and Theatre Education from Missouri Valley College and has directed over 30 high school productions for Salisbury, Jefferson City, and Grand Center Arts Academy. Some of his personal favorites have been Beauty and the Beast, Grease, and The Wedding Singer. While serving as theatre director at JCHS, Zak found success in directing the MSHSAA Districts One-Act Plays with highlights being Steel Magnolias and Dog Sees God placing second place, and Vanities placing first with a fifth place finish at the state competition. Zak enjoys being on the stage, as well, with some of his favorite roles being Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sonny in Grease, and Freddie in Noises Off. In 2010, Zak began his drag career as his greatest role yet, Venus O’Hara, for which he has been awarded many accolades including Miss Gay Metropolitan America, Miss Gay Mid-MO America, Miss Gay City of Columbia America, and a former Queen of Mid-MO Pridefest. Venus has performed on many stages throughout Missouri, but you can catch her in shows all around her new hometown of St. Louis at Bar:PM, Prism STL, and the Bastille.

Luke is excited to be joining the cast of La Cage Aux Folles as a Cagelle for his debut performance with Take Two Productions. Luke is a software engineer who found his love for musical acting while at college. A quick glimpse into his theatre experiences in St. Louis include General Glossop in 'Jekyll and Hyde', Franz Klinemann in 'Rock of Ages', and Detective Keller in 'She Loves Me'. Luke would like to thank those in his life who have encouraged him to pursue his passion of theatre.

Megan is thrilled to make her Take Two debut in "La Cage Aux Folles" and is excited to work with Take Two again for "Avenue Q". When not performing, Megan is an Interior Designer who also enjoys painting, baking, playing piano and ukulele, and being outside as much as possible. Megan wants to thank her friends and family for their support and she hopes you all enjoy the show. Welcome to La Cage!

Jacob is a STL actor with a lot of flair. Most recently, with Take Two they have been in a Cabaret, “The Prom”, “Head Over Heels”. Other STL shows include “Rock of Ages” at Stray Dog Theatre. Jacob is very excited to be back with Take Two again. Very special thanks to my family and friends for all the love support.

Gavin is very excited to make his Take Two Productions debut in La Cage Aux Folles! Some of Gavin’s other works have been playing Lionel Toop in See How They Run at Kirkwood Theatre Guild and Algernon Moncrieff in The Importance of Being Ernest at Paul Bunyan Playhouse. He would like to to thank his friends and family for their continued support! You will also see Gavin in Take Two Productions fall production of Carrie! Stay tuned for what he does next on Instagram: @_gavinpaul__