Our Incredible Cast For
Andrew Cuccaro
(Frank N Furter)
Andrew is absolutely thrilled to be returning for his 5th Time Warp here in Forestburgh! You may also remember his performance as Miss Deep South in the playhouse’s 2022 production of Pageant. Other credits include Billy in Good Morning New York (Off-Broadway; The Players Theatre), Matthew in The Chesapeake Chicks (Off-Off-Broadway; Theater for the New City), Three in The Waiting Room (New York Theater Festival), The Man with the Yellow Hat in Curious George (National Tour), and Billy Cane in Bright Star (Weathervane Rep– NHTA Best Supporting Actor Nom.) Thank you for supporting live theatre! @andrewcuccaro.
Keith Robinson
(Brad Majors)
Keith Robinson (he/him) is thrilled to be making his Forestburgh debut. He is a NY based actor and singer, having graduated from Boston University and the Classical Acting Program at LAMDA. Keith’s most recent credits include Sunday in the Park with George (George) at Boston University, Legally Blonde (Warner) at Moonbox Productions, and The Great Gatsby: An American Musical (Nick Carraway) at Marblehead Little Theatre. You can find more info on Keith at KeithRobinsonActor.com and Instagram: keith_robs.
MK McDonald
(Columbia)
MK is thrilled to be returning to the forest to do the Time Warp Again! Forestburgh Playhouse Resident Company Summer 2023 & 2024. Recent credits include The Prom (Emma), Rock of Ages (Regina), A Chorus Line (Val, dir. Jane Lanier), Spring Awakening (Wendla U/S, Ensemble), Jersey Boys (Lorraine and others), and 42nd Street (Peggy). MK will be making her NYC debut in a concert of a new musical, Foxbrier Lane, at 54Below this January. Recent graduate of Elon University BFA MT. Rep: HCKR Agency. Dedicated cat mom. Special thanks to Kathleen and JR McDonald, Dr. Polly Cornelius, Franklin and John and the rest of the wonderful team at Forestburgh.
Ian Allred
(Riff Raff)
Ian James Allred is so excited to be playing one of his dream roles in Rocky Horror! He recently worked as a vocalist for Princess Cruises. Past theatre credits include The Sound of Music (John W Engeman Theater), Chandler in Friends the Musical Parody (Off Broadway), Eddie/Dr Scott in Rocky Horror (Milton Theatre), Sergeant of Police in The Pirates of Penzance (Utah Shakespeare Festival), and Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (Utah Shakespeare Festival). He is the co-host of the podcast Recovering Gleek. Find more at ianallred.com @ijallred95
Lauren Taylor
(Magenta)
Joshua Thompson
(Rocky)
Joshua Thompson is over the moon to do the Time Warp again at Forestburgh Playhouse!
REGIONAL THEATRE: Big River, The Rocky Horror Show, The Prom, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Little Shop of Horrors, Pollard Theatre Company. Mamma Mia, White Christmas, Singing in the Rain, Bye Bye Birdie, Oklahoma!, Repertory Company Theatre. Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Tarzan, Shining Star Productions. OTHER THEATRE: Sweeney Todd, RENT, Big Fish, Sweet Charity, Theory of Relativity, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grease, University of Central Oklahoma. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.M. in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Sarah Coleman
(Janet)
Sarah Coleman (she/her) is thrilled to return to the Forestburgh Playhouse for Rocky Horror! Recent credits include Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Rachel in Escape to Margaritaville, and ensemble in The Prom and Beautiful, all at the Forestburgh Playhouse. A proud graduate of Boston University’s School of Theatre (BFA, Acting w/ MT concentration), Sarah sends endless gratitude to her parents, friends, the incredible cast and crew, and Franklin + John for their unwavering love and support!
Jaden
(Eddie/Phantom)
Alyssa Mcdonald
(Phantom/Janet Understudy)
Alyssa McDonald is so excited to be back at Forestburgh Playhouse for ROCKY HORROR! She recently made her professional debut in Forestburgh’s production of ROCK OF AGES (Ensemble, u/s Sherrie)! She was born and raised in New York, and graduated in 2023 with her BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Connecticut State University. Favorite credits include: BAT BOY (Shelley), Rogers and Hammerstein’s ALLEGRO (Jennie), and HEAD OVER HEELS (Ensemble). Alyssa dedicates all of her performances to her late father, Broadway actor David McDonald. Instagram: @alyssamariemcd
Mack Simmons
(Phantom)
Mack (she/her) is thrilled to be part of Rocky Horror at Forestburgh Playhouse! Recent credits include CATS (Etcetera/Swing) and Guys & Dolls (Hot Box) at Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre. Originally from Chesterton, IN, Mack recently graduated from Indiana University and has made the move to New York City. She is grateful for the opportunity to join this talented team and to have her first experience at Forestburgh!
Paul Ciliberto
(Narrator - October 4,5,11,12, 25,26)
Paul Ciliberto, “Ciliberto & Friends” on Catskills News Talk 92.5 & 94.9, is a more than 45-year radio veteran, is originally from Northeastern, PA. Over the years Paul has received the prestigious SYDA Community Service award, Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellowship for Community service, Hudson Valley Radio Personality of the Year, multi-year River Reporter Best of Radio Personality, Music Row Reporter of The Year and was in contention for Country Music Association Small Market Personality of the year. In October, Paul will be inducted into the Town of Wallkill Boys and Girls Club Maureen and Steve Plain Hall of Fame. “Ciliberto & Friends” now on Catskills News Talk 92.5 & 94.9, is the longest running full time radio program in Sullivan County.
John Bubb
(Narrator - October 18,19)
John was a member of Actors Equity union for years. While a professional, he appeared in four touring productions. Frank Wildhorns' The Civil War starring Grammy Winners Larry Gatlin and Bebe Winans, TVs John Schneider and Tony Winner Ann Duquesnay. South Pacific, originally starring TV and Film star Michael Nouri and Tony Nominees Erin Dilly and Armelia McQueen, and then Tony Winning crooner Robert Goulet and Tony Winner Gretha Boston. Both shows directed by Tony Winning director Jerry Zaks. He also toured as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera and as an Apostle in Jesus Christ Superstar. NY Theater: Irene (Danny Kaye Playhouse), Naked Revolution (The Kitchen), Liberty Smith (John Houseman), Into The Woods (Gallery Players). Regional: Miss Saigon (Westchester Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun (Forestburgh Playhouse), Yeston/Kopit Phantom (Gateway Playhouse), Grease and Promises, Promises (Theater Barn). John was also fortunate to sing at the Grand Ole Opry with Larry Gatlin. NYC Cabaret: John performed his solo show The Path I Choose at Don't Tell Mama and B. Smiths. In 2014, John completed his Anesthesia Residency with Drexel University and has been putting people to sleep for a decade....(and waking them up)!!!!
Steve Davis
(Doctor Scott)
This is Steve's 9th turn as the good doctor and is a familiar face both at the Playhouse and in the area. Just this year he designed Steel Magnolias (Creative Theatre) and appeared as Saunders in Comedy of Tenors (Creative Theatre), and George Roper in When the Cat's Away (Ritz Playhouse) among other projects. Favorite FP roles include Annie (Drake), Fiddler (Rabbi), To Kill a Mockingbird (Judge), Ragtime (Grandfather), and La Cage aux Folles (Dindon-3 times!). He serves as Technical Director on the Board of Creative Theater at the Playhouse at Museum Village, among others. His wife and son (Lorelei and Dan) are both here doing props and tech (this is a family show after all).