Katie Sosa (She/Her) (Mariah/Dr.Fritz/Dawn Divito) is so happy to be working on her third show at Catawba College! She is a sophomore with a double major in Entertainment Industries & Film and double minor in Theater Arts & Creative Writing. You may recognize her from No Exit (Estelle) or Breadcrumbs (Alida). She hopes you have fun and enjoy the show! 

Andrew Grissom (he/him) (Milton/Charlie/Trotsky) is a sophomore Theatre Arts Admin/Musical Theatre student here at Catawba College. He is excited to return to the Catawba stage after being part of the ensemble in Carrie: The Musical last year. He also hopes you enjoy the show and all the work everyone has put into it!

Aslyn Goodwin (Betty/Joe) is a senior Theatre Arts major at Catawba College. Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, she is grateful for the journey that brought her here. Aslyn is thrilled to be performing in her first straight play since her freshman year, which was also the last time she performed in the black box. She would like to thank Tom for his patience throughout this process and for the opportunity to be part of this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Gary Lane (Ramón/David Attenborough) is a first-year student and is excited to be a part of A Night with David Ines. His previous credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Mr. Womper), The Boy Preference (Beetle), Once on This Island (Daniel). He has also competed in the Blumey Awards as a Best Actor Finalist and in statewide competitions such as NCTC. He’d like to send a thanks to his teachers, friends, partner, and family for their constant support. Much love!

Eva Walters (Kafka/Al) is a first year student at Catawba College. She is a Psychology and Theatre student. Some of her favorite and most transformative shows throughout her experience at a multitude of community theatres (Lee Street, Uwharrie Players, Lexington Youth Theatre, Piedmont Players, Old Courthouse Theatre) include Dorothy in Wonderland (The Mad Hatter), She Kills Monsters (Tilly), and The Little Mermaid (Mersister). She cannot wait to further her theatrical experience here at Catawba College and she hopes you enjoy the show. 

AG Anderson (Swift/May) is a freshman double majoring in Musical Theatre and English. She is grateful to be making her Catawba Theatre debut and is excited to have the opportunity to perform for the next 4 years. She especially wants to give thanks to Myrtle the Turtle for granting her the honor to perform in a Blue Masque production.

Nyla Ward (Tom/Mrs.Trotsky/Waitress) is a first-year student at Catawba College and is majoring in Theatre Performance. She started theatre her sophomore year of High School and decided to pursue that as her career. She cannot wait to see her journey prosper during her four years here at Catawba. She especially wants to thank all her family and friends for their unwavering support throughout the years. 

Brenton Taylor (He/Him) (Bill/Frank/Don/Horace) is ecstatic to be a part of his second show at Catawba College, A Night With David Ives. Some audience members may remember him from Carrie: The Musical (George) and previously from You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Schroeder). He would also like to express his gratitude to his friends and family for all of their support. Brenton has had a blast rehearsing and preparing this show for your viewing entertainment and promises that a good time is a Sure Thing.

Tom Lapke (Director) is still surprised to find himself as an adjunct professor in theatre at his beloved Catawba College, which just happens to be where he received his own BA in Theatre before his current students were born. He then went on to receive his MFA in Performance from the University of Florida.

Lapke was a NYC-based actor for many years and has performed all over the country and internationally. While in New York, he served on both the nominating and technology committees for Actors’ Equity Association, the union that represents professional actors and stage managers in the United States. An entrepreneur at heart, in 2010, he created Audition Update, a website that aggregated real-time audition information from community input. In 2012, he sold the website to Backstage, the longest-running casting platform in the world. He also accepted a position with the company and served as their Director of Education and Events for three years, before leaving to cofound Six Legions Media. 6LM was the parent company of both Actors Launchpad, an education and services platform for actors, and Reelarc, a production company that creates original film-quality content for actor demo reels. Reelarc now has locations in NY and LA with its own full production studio in Brooklyn, NY. While no longer involved with the day-to-day operations, he remains a minority owner.

After programming more than 1500 classes, events, and workshops with casting directors, agents, and managers in both NYC and LA, Lapke accidentally fell bass-akwards into being considered an expert on the business of acting, which shocked no one more than himself. He has lectured on the topic at numerous institutions, including the Actors’ Studio Drama School and NYU, the latter of which he was an adjunct professor for in the Musical Theatre Department. He also served as producer for the separate industry showcases for both institutions.

When not molding the hearts and minds of future theatre artists, Lapke can be found doting over his six-year-old son, trying to find two minutes to hang out with his wife (another proud Catawba graduate who he met doing the Swingin’ Nutcracker years ago on Catawba’s Keppel stage, where she was literally blocked to fall in his lap) appreciating films 30 minutes at a time because of the aforementioned six year old, crying about how bad the Florida Gators football team is this year, and cooking.

Ila Deese (she/her/hers) (Stage Manager/Assistant Director) is proud to work on another Catawba theatre production and to stage manage for the first time! She is a senior BFA Directing and Devising major. You may have seen the show she directed last semester, Breadcrumbs, or the other shows she's assistant directed, Carrie: The Musical and Avenue Q. She'd like to thank her family and friends for their support, and thank you for supporting local theater! Enjoy the show.

Allie Rahman (they/them) (Costume Designer) is a second-year theatre arts student from Louisville, KY, with a dual major in Entertainment Industries and Theatre Arts Performance, as well as a Musical Theatre minor. This is their first solo design project, having Assistant Costume Designed I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, as well as costuming Tone Clusters, a one-act play at Classworks last Spring. Allie would like to give a huge shoutout to their classmates in Costume Studio for all their help on this production, and wish the cast and crew so much positive energy. Break legs, everyone!

Ila Deese (she/her/hers) (Stage Manager/Assistant Director) is proud to work on another Catawba theatre production and to stage manage for the first time! She is a senior BFA Directing and Devising major. You may have seen the show she directed last semester, Breadcrumbs, or the other shows she's assistant directed, Carrie: The Musical and Avenue Q. She'd like to thank her family and friends for their support, and thank you for supporting local theater! Enjoy the show.

Rose Moore (Assistant Stage Manager) is a sophomore at Catawba College. She’s been interested in theater/acting her whole life. And is excited to learn even more about the craft.