Special Event: Fat Pig - January 8
Cyrano de Bergerac - February 3-18
Youth: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - March 10-12
The Spitfire Grill - April 14-29
Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery - May 26 - June 10
Outdoor: The Winter’s Tale - June 16-24
Youth: Aristocrats Jr. - June 30 - July 2
Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical - August 4-19
Seussical the Musical - October 6-21
*In loving memory of Kevin J. Kelly - TPOG!
Special Event: The Gala - November 11
*Featuring Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski
5 Bucks Series: Holiday Special - November 17-18
The Long Christmas Dinner
The Thanksgiving Play
It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Show - December 1-10
Shadowlands, A Love Story - January 26 - February 10
2023 - 2024
Mainstage + Youth + Outdoor
Directed by Dayshawnda Ash as part of the Emerging Directors Series
Cyrano de Bergerac
Adapted by August Scarpelli & Co
THE CAST
Cyrano - Chris Bizub
Roxane - Lauren Koleszar
Christian - Zach Manthey
de Guiche - Jim Fippin
Rageneau - Santino Montanez
Le Bret - Sullivan Ratcliff
Duenna, Mother Marguerite, Orange Girl, Third Cadet - Amy Ballsinger
Carbon, Pastrycook - Casey McCann
Montfluery, Porter, Lise, Sister Claire, Fifth Cadet - Eric Coulbourne
Ligniere, Bellerose, Third Poet, Second Cadet, Page, Fourth Cadet - Robert Rush
Valvert, First Poet, Cuigy, First Cadet - Keenan Carosielli
Cut-Purse, Meddler, The Apprentice, Capuchin, Second Cadet, Pastrycook, etc - Stephen Benjamin
First Marquis, Second Marquis, PastryCook, Fourth Cadet - Simon Sedmak
The Citizen, Second Poet, Sentry - Robert Haag
D'artagnan, Sister Marthe, Sixth Cadet - Shley Snider
The Boy - Jack Stulak
Cyrano de Bergerac (2023) marked a bold new chapter for Western Reserve Playhouse as the first original adaptation by August Scarpelli & Co. This fresh, imaginative take on the classic tale launched a new initiative of in-house adaptations, blending literary legacy with WRP’s signature artistry. It set the stage for a tradition of inventive storytelling rooted in collaboration and creative risk.
Directed by August Scarpelli | Assisted Directed by Victoria Kirgesner-Hunsicker & Mia Radabaugh | Stage Managed by Tiffany Bird & Jenna Baker | Costume Designer - John Catlos | Prop Designer - Sue Snyder | Set | Designer- August Scarpelli | Set Build - James Gremba | Light Designer - Daniel Hunsicker | Production Photos by Chris Douglas
Poster by Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski
Production Photos by Chris Douglas
Production Photos by Chris Douglas
Production Photos by Chris Douglas
Winter’s Tale (2023) marked a historic milestone as Western Reserve Playhouse’s first-ever FREE outdoor production, bringing Shakespeare to the community under the open sky. This innovative staging invited audiences of all ages to experience live theatre without barriers, deepening WRP’s commitment to accessibility, artistic excellence, and community engagement.
CAST
Mason Stewart - Dr.Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
Jennie Nasser - Emma Carew
Braelin Andrzejewski - Lucy Harris
Robert Kowalewski - John Utterson (u/s Jekyll/Hyde)
Dennis Runkle - Sir Carew
Jacob Lang - Simon Stride (u/s Utterson)
Jonathon Clarke - Bishop Baskingstoke/Ensemble
Jessica Pringle - Lady Beaconsfield/Ensemble
TJ Hayes - Proops/Ensemble
Michael Rajko - Glossop/Ensemble
Kelly Schikowski - Nellie/Ensemble (u/s Lucy)
Tom Greene - Poole (u/s Sir Carew)
Nathan Zadzilka - Newsboy/Ensemble
Claire Oliver - Ensemble
Caitlin Krauss - Ensemble (u/s Emma)
Sarah McVaney - Ensemble
Belle Issa - Ensemble
Christina Katsaras - Ensemble
Justin Andrews - Ensemble
Jessica Edwards - Ensemble
Production Photos by Chris Douglas
Poster/Direction by Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski
Jekyll & Hyde (2023) was the best-selling production of Western Reserve Playhouse’s 2023 season, captivating audiences with its sweeping score, gothic atmosphere, and powerful performances. The show’s thrilling storytelling and bold direction drew record-breaking crowds, affirming WRP’s growing reputation for high-quality, must-see musical theatre.
Wickersham Brother 1 - Simon Straub
Wickersham Brother 2 - Lyric Zeager
Wickersham Brother 3 - Annabelle Otto
Yertle The Turtle - Amy Mango
The Grinch - Zach Manthey
Vlad Vladikoff - Zach Manthey
Thing 1 - Lyric Zeager
Thing 2 - Annabella Otto
Cindy Lou Who - Carly Widmer
The Whos -
Olive Rodeman
Lori Rodeman
Eden Rodeman
Kristi Tartara (Swing)
Stephanie Tartara
Carly Widmer
Citizen of Jungle of Nool -
Caite Lenahan
Skyler Andersen
Vivvan Rozo
Brady Katcher
Julia Drake
Mattie Adon
Directed by: Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski
Musical Director - David Coxe
Stage Manager - Tiffany Bird
Seussical the Musical (2023) was the largest intergenerational cast to ever occur on the WRP Mainstage, and was dedicated to longtime WRP community member and friend, Kevin Joseph Kelley, who was originally slated to direct a concurrent production. His passion for theatre and enduring impact on our artistic family were honored through this vibrant celebration of imagination, heart, and community.
Production photos by Chris Douglas | Directed by Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski
THE CAST
The Cat in The Hat - Robert Kowalewski
JoJo - Makendree Rollins
The Girl - Eden Roderman
Horton The Elephant - Bradley Wyner
Gertrude McFuzz - Emily Sedmak
Mayzie La Bird - Emma Figge
Sour Kangaroo - Sharon Jackson
Mr. Mayor - Patrick Hanlon
Mrs. Mayor - Braelin Andrzejewski
JoJo Sibling/ Little Kangaroo - Olive Rodeman
General Geghis Khan Schmitz - TBD
Bird Girl 1 - Clara Edleman
Bird Girl 2 - Lily Drybola
Bird Girl 3 - Bella Rodeman
Bird Girl 4 - Alexa Bird
The Gala (2023) served as both a joyous fundraiser for the upcoming 2024 season and a heartfelt retirement celebration for former Executive Artistic Director Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski, whose vision and passion laid the very foundation of the modern WRP. Dawn's leadership transformed the theatre into a thriving artistic home, and this unforgettable evening honored her legacy with performances from past WRP productions, featuring a talented ensemble of artists whose lives and careers she helped shape. It was a night of gratitude, artistry, and deep community connection.
Production Photos by Chris Douglas