Hope Digby (Theo)

Hope’s desire to be on stage began after seeing Matilda at SALT when she was 7 years old. Since then, she hasn’t looked back and is thrilled to be back on the SALT Main Stage. She was previously seen as Bloat in Finding Nemo Teen edition. Recently, Hope appeared as Annie in Downingtown Middle School’s production of Annie. Some of her other favorite roles include Jojo in DMS’s Seussical the Musical, as well as Dory in Finding Nemo,  Horton in Seussical the Musical andYoung Simba in The Lion King, all Stagelight productions. Off stage, Hope enjoys playing soccer with both her club and school teams, singing pretty much anything at any time, and hanging out with her friends. She would like to thank the directors and staff, both past and present, for believing in her and helping her achieve great things, as well as her friends and family for supporting her as she continues to live out her dreams.  “Even when the dark comes crashing through. When you need a friend to carry you. And when you’re broken on the ground, you will be found.”

 

Mark Dixon (Charles) 

Pippin marks Mark's first show with SALT since last year's Sweeney Todd (Judge Turpin), and his first time back on the Chester Springs stage since 2020's Footloose (Rev. Moore); prior to that, he also appeared with SALT in 2018's Titanic (Ismay). Apparently he has a thing for playing stern authority figures. (In real life he's not nearly so stern, or so he says, anyway.) As always, Mark is grateful to everyone at SALT for the opportunity to have still more fun with the most awesome people.  It's good to be the King!

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Liana Donato (Ensemble/Fastrada US) 

Liana is a performer who has brought many roles to stages in PA, DE, and NJ including here at SALT Performing Arts, Pennsylvania Playhouse, New Light Theatre, Facetime Theatre, Players Club of Swarthmore, Steel River Playhouse, The Ritz and more. She is so excited to be back at SALT in one of her favorite musicals. Her most recent role on the SALT stage was Paulette in Legally Blonde: The Musical! Some of her other favorite roles include In the Heights (Daniela), Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal), Falsettos (Dr. Charlotte), Disenchanted (Cinderella), Rent (Joanne Jefferson), Evita (Eva Perón), Rent (Mimi Marquez), Newsies (Medda Larkin), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene). Liana currently works at Bryn Mawr College and sings on the Worship Team at Discover Church in Ardmore, PA.

 

Stephen Fisher (Lewis)

Stephen is thrilled to be in one of his dream shows alongside many Pippin enthusiasts! He was most recently seen on the SALT stage as a chaotic Ape and the Tarzan U/S in Tarzan the Musical as well as the lovable Patrick Star in the Spongebob Musical.  Stephen's favorite credits include: Matilda, (Ms. Trunchbull) High School Musical 1 & 2, (Troy Bolton) RENT, (Mark) Legally Blonde, (Emmett) Into the Woods, (Jack) R&H Cinderella, (Madame) The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, (Chip) and Newsies (Finch)  Stephen would like to thank the production staff and talented cast for this rewarding and creative experience. Special love to Friends, Family, and Austin for their constant support.

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Becca Futty (Ensemble)

Becca is so excited to take the SALT stage in one of her favorite shows! Some past roles include A Grand Night for Singing (Dancer), Cabaret (Rosie), A Chorus Line (Laurey), The Crucible (Reverend Hale), and Mary Poppins (Miss Andrew). When not on stage, Becca works behind the scenes as a director and choreographer. She holds a BA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance from West Chester University. She would like to thank the entire production team and cast for making this such a fantastic rehearsal process. Special thanks to Jon, Mom, and the boys for their love and support!

 

MAKAYLA HUEBER (Ensemble) 

I am so excited to be a part of my third SALT show! My most recent performance was in SALTs production of Once Upon a Mattress as part of the ensemble. When I am not performing on stage, I daylight as a Social Worker at a Family Shelter in West Chester. I owe many thanks to Lauren, Dan, Sara, Val, Jason, Chelsea, and the rest of the production team for the opportunity to be a part of such an outstanding show! To my fellow castmates, thank you for being so amazing and inspiring, this process has been a blast! I also want to thank my family, friends, and boyfriend Jonathan for their constant love and support during this process. 

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Drew Kalkiewicz (Pippin u/s, any pronouns) 

Drew is beyond thrilled to be in this extraordinary production of one of their favorite musicals of all time. They can usually be seen music directing at Stagelight, and most recently have been seen performing in SALT’s productions of  Spongebob (Electric Skate, ensemble, Patrick u/s), Sweeney Todd (Choir), and Little Mermaid (Andrina). They also teach private voice lessons, and when not on stage or teaching, they spend most of their free time playing video games. Drew would like to thank Lauren, Dan, Jason, Val, Ajah, Chelsea and the rest of the creative and production team for the opportunity to take part in this show, and they hope you enjoy the show! ig: @drewkalkie

 

Bailey Knipe (Ensemble/The Head understudy)

Bailey is thrilled to be playing parts and warming hearts in this magical show! She was last seen on stage as Angus/Caterpillar in Alice by Heart at Footlighters Theater. Most recently at SALT, she played Florinda in Into the Woods. Some other favorite performances include Beauty and the Beast (Babette), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne), A Chorus Line (Kristine), All Shook Up (Sandra), and Anything Goes (Virtue). She would like to thank the production team and the rest of the Pippin cast for making this experience extraordinary. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their support and love. Enjoy the show!

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Adam Landolfi (The Head/ Lewis Understudy) 

Adam is thrilled to be making his SALT debut and his triumphant return to the stage, after a long winded hiatus! Some favorite roles he’s performed include Curtains (Christopher Belling), Beauty and the Beast (Lefou), and The Drowsy Chaperone (Man in Chair). Adam spends his days selling glasses and keeping everyone around him up to date on all things “The Real Housewives”! Adam is ecstatic to have found his way back to the stage, and would like to thank Lauren, Dan, Val, Sara, Jason, Chelsea, and literally every single person on the production team for this opportunity to perform again, as well as his family and friends for their support,and love!! Get ready because we are going to slay our way through Pippin!! 

 

Olivia McKenzie (Ensemble)

Olivia is super excited to be back for her fourth SALT show! She was most recently an assistant stage manager for SALT’s production of Tarzan and previously appeared onstage in The SpongeBob Musical (Old Man Jenkins/Featured Dancer) and Legally Blonde (Delta Nu/Margot, Serena, & Pilar Understudy). Some of her other credits include: Shrek The Musical (Peter Pan/Featured Dancer), The Prom (Angie), You On The Moors Now (Elizabeth Bennet), The Tempest (Miranda), Everybody (Little Girl/Time), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Logainne), Blue Stockings (Carolyn), and Hedda Gabler (Hedda). She is very grateful to Dan, Lauren, and the rest of the production team for giving her the opportunity to work with this amazing group of people! She’s especially excited to perform alongside her boyfriend Logan! She’d also like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support!

 

Stacy Moscottti (Berthe)

Stacy is thrilled beyond compare to be performing in her favorite musical of all time, Pippin, of which she previously assistant directed and choreographed at her alma mater, Duke University, in 1997. She most recently choreographed Once Upon a Mattress this season here at SALT. She was previously seen on the SALT stage in Anything Goes (Reno) and A Chorus Line (Sheila). Some of her previous favorite roles include Evita (Evita), The King and I (Anna Leonowens), Chicago (Velma Kelly), Sweet Charity (Charity), Crazy For You (Polly), Cabaret (Sally Bowles), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown), and Peter Pan (Peter Pan). Besides performing and choreographing, Stacy runs TheAuditionSchool.com. Stacy thanks first and foremost the Quad, Gina, her own beautiful daughters, Olivia and Cecilia, her SALT family, the entire Pippin cast and crew, her therapist, her dog Axel, and most of all, her beloved mother, the icon that is Mama Moscotti, who introduced Stacy to Pippin through the song No Time At All when she was a wee lass. Thanks for all the dance lessons, voice lessons, and always being there for me, Mama! I’ll be sure to kick over my shoulder at the end for you.

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Rachel Oresky-Portner (Ensemble)

Rachel is very excited to be able to be back onstage in her favorite show of all time, Pippin. Rachel has always felt connected to, influenced and inspired by the story of Pippin and very much relates to his journey to find where he fits in the world. She is grateful to have found SALT theatre and the community here. Some of Rachel’s past show experiences include Once on This Island, Cinderella, Fiddler on the Roof, Fires in the Mirror, The Boyfriend and The Diary of Adam and Eve. During the day, Rachel is a Director of Outpatient services for adult community mental health at Elwyn/FHR in Phoenixville. She is a licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist. Rachel has always been passionate about the Arts: dancing, singing, acting, and visual art making. She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support and to her parents who first introduced her to Pippin as a child.  A special shout out to her mother for all of the years of core memories of playing Pippin songs on the piano.

 

Andy Patterson (Leading Player) 

Andy is thrilled you are joining us today in our extraordinary production of Pippin. Over his 14 years of experience, he has been seen in over 50 productions and earned his B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Temple University '20. Favorite credits include: Cabaret (Emcee), Anastasia (Dmitry), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn), Godspell (Jesus), Spring Awakening (Moritz Stiefel), CATS (Mistofolees) and A Chorus Line (Greg). Andy would like to thank the cast, crew, our brilliant director Dan Williams our effervescent music director Jason Scansaroli and our fabulous choreographer Val Dixon for telling this story with such precision, passion and imagination; his family, friends and mentors for molding him into the human/artist he is today; and the community for continuing to show up and support live theater in these wild, unprecedented times. Thank you for being here and we hope this show inspires you today! We’ve got magic to do.

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Christy Pelosi (Ensemble)

Christy is so excited to be performing as part of the ensemble. Christy has appeared in SALT's Anastasia as Odette, and is part of the ensemble in Tarzan. She is very grateful for all of her new friends and for the opportunity  to rekindle her love of dance and performing. In her early years Christy performed as a principle artist with the Chester County Ballet Theater, the Garden State Ballet Company, and Contempra Dance Company. She also appeared on Broadway alongside the cast of Bob Fosse's Dancin. She would like to thank everyone at SALT for being so supportive and encouraging!

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Jackie Phillips (Dance Ensemble) 

Jackie is thrilled to be making her SALT debut and performing with this extraordinary cast.  She is a true dancer through and through.  Whether it be on stage, at a concert, or in a nightclub, you will see her dancing!  She would like to thank the production team for this tremendous opportunity, the cast for their sunny and warm welcome, the backstage crew and musicians for keeping us on the right track, and the choreography team for their phenomenal creativity.  She would also like to thank her family and friends for their support, especially her husband Ron, who never hesitates to say, "Go for it!" no matter what it is.  But even more, she would like to thank her ridiculously talented daughter, Maryn (sorry she's biased), for pushing her to audition.  It is truly an honor for her to be able to work side by side with her at practice and share the stage with her for this glorious show.  Let's make some magic! 

 

Maryn Phillips (ensemble) 

Maryn is thrilled to return to SALT Performing Arts again in Pippin! Some of Maryn’s favorite roles include Alice By Heart (Nigel/Dormouse) at Footlighters Theater, Into the Woods (flour cow) and Cabaret (Helga) at SALT, Mary Poppins (Neleus/ Valentine) at Wilmington Drama League, Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), The Addams Family (Morticia Addams), and The Sound of Music (Frau Schrader) at Garnet Valley Performing Arts. Maryn is so grateful for everyone on the production team and the cast for being so kind and giving her this opportunity to embrace herself on the stage once again. Maryn would like to thank her family for supporting her and her passion for theater and performing. 

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Gina Poletti (Ensemble, u/s Berthe) 

Gina is excited to return to the SALT stage. She was previously seen in Once Upon a Mattress (Lady Rowena, u/s Queen Aggravain) and Into the Woods (Jack’s Mother). Additional previous roles include Kate Monster (Avenue Q), Heidi ([title of show]), Sherrie (Rock of Ages), Baker’s Wife (Into the Woods), Sarah (Company), Jackie (Disaster!), Jemima (CATS), Celeste #2 (Sunday in the Park With George), Cinderella’s Stepmother (Into the Woods). Love to Ray and to the goodest girls, Kaylee and Rogue. 

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Natalie Schaffer (Fastrada)

Natalie is thrilled to be dancing on the SALT stage again! She would like to thank Lauren, Dan, Val, Jason, and Chelsea for the opportunity to be part of this vibrant show and wonderful cast. Past credits include Ragtime (Mother), Anastasia (U/S Anya, Ensemble), Sweeney Todd (Johanna), and Beauty and the Beast (Belle). Natalie is also very excited to have joined the SALT staff this year as Fundraising Administrator. Thanks to her wonderful family and to Mary and Terry—the best voice teachers a girl could ask for.  Extra gratitude to her mom, Aunt Betsy, and Terry for showing up every time, even when it required TSA and oxygen canisters.

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Andrew Shephard (Ensemble)

Pippin is Andrew’s debut with SALT Performing Arts, but he has been involved in community theatre all around the area since 2018. Most recently, Andrew played Hanschen Rilow in Spring Awakening at Spotlight Theatre and Gonzo the Great in The Muppet Movie Screenplay tribute at Harmony Theater. Some of his other recent credits include Theodore Laurence in Little Women, Prince Oliver/Edgar in Between the Lines, and Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He is really excited to be participating in this wonderful production of his favorite musical and hopes you all will enjoy the magic this cast creates, just for YOU!

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Mary Kate Shields (Ensemble, Leading Player U/S)

Mary Kate is thrilled to be back performing on the SALT stage to tell this extraordinary story. Previous SALT credits include Once Upon a Mattress (Princess Winnifred), Anastasia (Maria Romanov/Ensemble, Countess Lily U/S), Legally Blonde (Vivienne Kensington), and Titanic the Musical (Mademoiselle Aubart); additional credits include Anything Goes (Hope Harcourt), Into the Woods (Cinderella), and White Christmas (Judy Hanes). Mary Kate expresses many thanks to the production team, and to the cast and crew for their kindness, laughter, and joy throughout the process.

Adam Shoffner (Ensemble/Charles Understudy) 

Adam is warmer than wine for his return to the SALT stage since he was last seen in The SpongeBob Musical in September. Adam was also the ASM for Sweeney Todd at SALT, the Director of Prancer, the 2024 Holiday Show, at the Barley Sheaf Players and Cowboy Fish/Featured Dancer/Tap Swing in The SpongeBob Musical at MCT. Adam is also an accomplished one act play director winning awards and accolades at local and regional festivals, including his most recent show, Kicking, at ESTA in 2024. He will direct Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, featuring the music of Steven Schwartz, in June 2027 at The Barley Sheaf Players. He appreciates Dan, Lauren, Jason and Val for giving him this opportunity and sends all the love to Tiffany and the kids for pushing him to be his best both on and off stage. One of Adam's biggest theatrical influences, Tom Gallup, introduced him to Pippin and the incredible Steven Schwartz just three short decades ago. To perform in this production again has been a life long desire. This performance is dedicated in his memory. "Now, Pippin, now!"

 

Rose Sinclair (Ensemble/Catherine (U/S))

Rose is thrilled to be on the stage for her second show with SALT! Some of her favorite previous credits include Chicago (Roxie Hart), Cabaret (Rosie), and Bring It On! (Bridget). By day, Rose is a personal organizer; by night, she’s happily at home with her dog, Archie, who ensures nothing stays organized for long. Rose would like to thank the cast, crew, and creative team for their dedication and for making this experience so special.

 

Bradley Stockton (Theo (alternate/understudy)

Bradley is thrilled to be making his first appearance with SALT! Previous credits include "Rooster" in Downingtown Middle School’s production of Annie, as well as performances in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Comedy of Errors. When he’s not on stage, Bradley can often be found on the soccer field or playing the drum set.

He would like to thank the directors, cast, and crew of Pippin for their warm welcome and encouragement. Much love to Mom, Dad, Caden, and Eila for their support in every way, and a special thanks to Ms. Val for her “nudge!"

 

Maura Taylor (Catherine)

Maura is thrilled to be back at SALT with this extraordinary cast and production team for this beast of a show. Previous roles include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Katherine Plumber (Newsies), Curtains (Carmen Bernstein), Joanne (RENT), and Trix the Aviatrix (The Drowsy Chaperone). When not using her free time to play dress up and pretend, Maura is a nurse. Maura would like to thank Mom, Dad, Ellen, Patrick, and Daniel for always supporting and loving her, as well as every production team member for their hard work and dedication. 

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Logan Strommel  (Pippin) 

Logan is beyond excited to be returning to the SALT stage! He was most recently seen on the SALT stage in Anastasia (Dmitry U/S, Ensemble) Some past credits include Alice By Heart (Alfred, White Rabbit, March Hare), Newsies (Davey), Les Misérables (Marius), The Secret Garden (Dickon), and Footloose (Travis, Ren/Chuck U/S).

He would like to thank Lauren, Dan and the entire production team for this opportunity to bring this amazing character to life! He would also like to thank his family and his wonderful girlfriend Olivia McKenzie who he gets to share the stage with in this production!

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Maura Taylor (Catherine)

Maura is thrilled to be back at SALT with this extraordinary cast and production team for this beast of a show. Previous roles include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Katherine Plumber (Newsies), Curtains (Carmen Bernstein), Joanne (RENT), and Trix the Aviatrix (The Drowsy Chaperone). When not using her free time to play dress up and pretend, Maura is a nurse. Maura would like to thank Mom, Dad, Ellen, Patrick, and Daniel for always supporting and loving her, as well as every production team member for their hard work and dedication.