STOA

A local resident of the Boston area via Kansas City, Kansas, Sara is a classically trained lyric coloratura. She is delighted to contribute to this beautiful story and to share in the experience of the world premiere of STOA: A New Musical Journey.

Sara recently had the opportunity to play one of her dream roles, Eva Perón, in Evita at Cotuit Center for the Arts. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd, Cassie in A Chorus Line, Guinevere in Camelot, Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Lieutenant Commander Jo Galloway in A Few Good Men, Aldonza in The Man of La Mancha, Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, Amalia in She Loves Me, the Witch in Into the Woods, Mimi in Rent, and many more. Sara has also recently performed around Cape Cod in Silver Threads: A Linda Ronstadt Tribute, and created, directed, and performed in Trio: A Tribute to Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt. Additionally, she has appeared in Cotuit Center for the Arts productions of Women Rock and More Women Rock, serving as producer for both.

Sara is also the recipient of BroadwayWorld’s Best Actress in a Drama (2019) and has been nominated in multiple categories this year as well.

John Bear

at certain performances

Wesley is a sixth-grade student at Curtin Intermediate School with a strong interest in singing and a love of the outdoors. His favorite academic subject is mathematics, and he also enjoys participating in Scouts.

In his free time, Wesley loves playing video games with his sister and cousins. His stage experience includes A Christmas Carol, Peter Rabbit (as Peter), and Charlotte’s Web, where he appeared as a storyteller.

Wesley was incredibly excited to be part of the STOA: A New Musical Journey family, and we were thrilled to have his energy, curiosity, and heart in this production.

John Bear

at certain performances

Greyson is currently a fourth-grade student in Loyalsock Township. He spends his free time learning the drums, playing soccer, and drawing.

He has enjoyed learning the ropes of the performing arts with the STOA team and is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible project. Greyson would also like to thank his family and friends for supporting him as he takes the stage for his first performance.

Zelby, Other Roles

Bebe is so excited to be back in Williamsport after previously singing with the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert as one of their featured soloists. You might remember her as “The Girl in the White Dress!”

Bebe is a dynamic singer, actor, dancer, and improviser. She performs in NYC in a comedy/improv show for children called Show Up, Kids!, and can also be found doing musical improv at The Magnet Theater with their house team, Houndstooth.

Some of her select credits include Dorothy (and others) in the Off-Broadway show The Others of Oz, and Dottie in the Off-Broadway show Pip’s Island.

A special thank you to Jared for asking her to be part of this production!
@bebebway

(Bebe is appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Union.)

Hype The Hare, Other Roles

Samantha is excited to be back performing in Pennsylvania after playing Patsy Cline in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble last summer.

Off-Broadway credits include Rose Nylund in That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody. National tour credits include That Golden Girls Show: A Puppet Parody (Rose) and Blue’s Clues and You! (Magenta).

Internationally, Samantha has appeared in Big Band Beat and It’s Christmas Time! at Tokyo DisneySea. Regional favorites include Fiddler on the Roof, The Play That Goes Wrong, Kinky Boots, Winter in the Air, and John Tartaglia’s Re-usable the Musical.

Samantha is a proud Indiana University alum and sends love to her family, her wonderful husband James, and her pup, Ryder.
@samlmason | samanthaleemason.com

(Samantha is appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Union.)

Sam Bee, Other Roles

Kyla is currently a first-year BFA Acting student at Ithaca College (go Bombers!). Some of her favorite past productions include Wendla Bergmann in Spring Awakening, Athena in Athena, Ocean in Ride the Cyclone, Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong, and Anya in Anastasia.

She is so excited to join the cast of STOA: A New Musical Journey and looks forward to sharing this story with an audience. Kyla would like to thank her family, friends, and the wonderful cast and production team.
@kylabrookhart