CAST
NATALIE MARA
Natalie is thrilled to be returning to the Melodrama. She is a California native and a proud graduate of PCPA- Pacific Conservatory Theatre (class of 2016). Some of her past credits include, SLO Rep, Missy 'The Marvelous Wonderettes';Oregon Cabaret Theatre, Carla 'In The Heights'; Hope Summer Rep, Anita 'West Side Story'; PCPA, Mabel 'Pirates of Penzance'; Uprising theater company, 'Hero' Much Ado About Nothing; Sierra Rep, Ali 'Mamma Mia'; A big shout out to her parents, siblings and her love for their never-ending love and support. Enjoy the show! IG natalie.mara_
TOBY TROPPER
Toby hopes that you're ready for a lot of lumberjack fun and laughs! He has been a familiar face here at the Melodrama since 2015 and has performed in many shows over the years, most recently in last season’s “Holiday Extravaganza”, "Scary Poppins", "Sand In Our Shorts” and "Muskie Love". Hailing from Ventura CA he has worked at regional theatres across the country including Rubicon Theatre, SLO Rep, PCPA, Sierra Rep, Lyric Rep, Ensemble Theatre and Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival. Toby is a proud graduate of the Pacific Conservatory Theatre (Class of 2013). www.tobytropper.com
MIKE FIORE
Mike is a Central Coast native who currently calls one of the Five Cities his home. Mr. Fiore is a favorite here at the Melodrama. You all may remember him from Melodrama shows such as: 'Frankenstein’s Bride', 'The Karaoke Kid', a whole boot full of 'Holiday Extravaganzas' and a whole bushel full of other shows. You may have also seen Mike perform with other theatres such as: SLO Repertory Theatre, PCPA and Sierra Repertory Theatre. Mike is a proud graduate of PCPA and pleased to be returning to the Melodrama Stage.
MIA MEKJIAN
Mia is absolutely thrilled to be back on the Melodrama stage! Last seen in Treasure Island, Sylvia, Baskerville, Less Miserable and last year’s Holiday Extravaganza (unless you blinked!) She resides in sunny San Luis Obispo and is a PCPA graduate. Recent favorites: Aquata (Little Mermaid, Sierra Repertory Theatre), Actor 5/Mrs. Douglas (Sherlock Holmes and The Final Problem (World Premiere), Oregon Cabaret Theatre). She’d like to thank her favorites for always believing in her. A special loving thanks to her dad.
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SYDNEY ENNIS
Sydney Ennis (the kid) is making her TGAM debut in Lumberjacks In Love. Sydney is a recent graduate of PCPA and has appeared on the Marian stage in The Little Mermaid (swing), As You Like It (Le Beau), and Into The Woods (stepmother). She finished out her PCPA education with the Solvang remount of Into The Woods. She would like to thank her friends and family for endlessly support her in her pursuit of acting.
ANDY HUDSON
Andy Hudson (music director) is grateful to be returning Baker Street after composing the score last year’s “Sherlock Holmes and the Sign of the Four.” His other Melodrama credits are “Lumberjacks in Love” and “Muskie Love.” Based in New York City, Andy’s regional credits include shows with Forestburgh Playhouse, Red Mountain Theatre Company, The Little Theatre on the Square, Creede Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, and Vanguard Theatre Company, among others. He loves long books, small dogs, and frozen pizza. With love to Brian and the fam, always.
BEN ABBOT
Ben last performed at the Melodrama in Musky Love a year ago. In the last year Ben started working toward an MFA in playwriting at Hollins Univeristy, and he and his wife had a fourth baby! (All girls!) It's all been wonderful and very fulfilling, but do you know what he didn't get to do while he was gone? Sing harmonies in a Cher medley. It's great to be back! Love to Barbara, without whom it would neither be possible nor worth it.
