Christian is so excited to be making his Farmers Alley debut for this production of “Come From Away”! He is a Chicago-based actor raised in the suburbs of Chicago. Regional credits include: "Disney’s Frozen" (Paramount Theatre), "Twelfth Night" (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), "Last Stop on Market Street" (Young People’s Theatre of Chicago). BFA in Acting ’23 from Millikin University. Represented by Gray Talent Group. @chris.andrewss

Steve is blessed to be returning to Farmers Alley Theatre once again for this incredibly special show. Some of his most recent credits are: The Amazing Karnak - "Ride the Cyclone", Hank/Joe Long - "Jersey Boys", Theo - "School of Rock the Musical", Professor Harold Hill - "The Music Man", Ensemble - "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder", Ensemble - "Bright Star", Sam Carmichael - "Mamma Mia", Mr. Greenway - "Elf the Musical", Scarecrow - "The Wizard of Oz", Willy Wonka - "Willy Wonka", Jesus - "Godspell". He is grateful for the unconditional love and support he gets from his family and friends while chasing his passions, and is dedicating this performance to his fellow brothers in arms and combat veterans. @steve_bru

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Janine is thrilled to be making her Farmers Alley Theatre debut with this amazing company and beautiful show. A local actress with civic and regional credits, favorite roles include Annie Oakley in "Annie Get Your Gun", Joanne in "Company", Mama Morton "Chicago", Aldonza "Man of LaMancha", Judy/Ginger "Ruthless" and Marmee "Little Women." Thank you to Kathy and Jeremy for this opportunity, and to her wife Kristen for absolutely everything else!

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Curt is excited to return to the Farmers Alley stage where he previously appeared in the 2023 production of “Working”. Other regional appearances include Joe in “Waitress” at both the Zach Theatre in Austin and at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, Arvide in “Guys and Dolls” at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Da in “Once” at Theatre Zone, Maurice in “Beauty and the Beast” at American Stage, and Marley and Christmas Present in “A Christmas Carol” at Maltz Jupiter Theatre. Curt can be seen as John Gustafson in the upcoming production of “Grumpy Old Men” at TheatreZone.

Shannon is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist originally from Kalamazoo, MI. Her favorite roles to date include Hamlet (Houston Shakespeare Festival), Rosalind in “As You Like It” (Festival 56), and Elizabeth in “The Crucible” (UH PATP). Shannon is a graduate of the University of Houston’s MFA Program. She last appeared at FAT in “School of Rock” as Mrs. Hathaway and others. She is the co-founder of Shakespeare in Kalamazoo, along with her husband, Patrick Poole. She is overjoyed to work with Kathy Mulay again for the first time in twenty years. Thanks to FAT and her family for their support.

Melrose is thrilled to return to “Come From Away”. Recent credits include Becky in “Waitress”/ Dolly in “One Man, Two Guv'nors” (Weathervane Theatre), Hannah & Others in “Come From Away” (Saugatuck), and Hannah & Others in “Come From Away” (Gander, Newfoundland, Canada). Gratitude to the CFA team and love to her family and friends.

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Christopher is so happy to be returning to Farmers Alley Theatre. A graduate of East Carolina University and a North Carolina native, he has been an NYC resident for 10 years. Credits: Austen’s Pride (5th Ave Theatre), Into the Woods (ACT of CT), Phish at MSG (Madison Square Garden), Guys and Dolls (Theatre Aspen), South Pacific In Concert (Aspen Music Festival), Rent (Farmers Alley Theatre). Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. IG: @aminorprogressionWeb: www.christophercminor.com

Brooklyn is so thrilled to be joining the Farmers Alley community to work on “Come From Away”! She recently graduated from Kalamazoo College with a dual degree in Theatre Arts and English. While at K she enjoyed performing (Natalie in “Next to Normal; Christine in “Be More Chill”), and as a Kalamazoo native she’s performed locally, most recently as Veronica in “Heathers” at Three Rivers Community Players. Outside of theatre Brooklyn enjoys her job as a nanny, and reading a good book. Huge thank you to the Farmers Alley team, and her family and friends for making this possible.

Michael is extremely excited to be back at FAT.  Especially for this show!! He feels lucky to have been in multiple productions at FAT which include "Parade" as Governor Slayton, Caleb in "Spit Fire Grill", The Inspector in "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder", Don Kushner in "Beautiful" and Dr. Norquist in "Bright Star". He's had a lot of fun in many other productions at the Civic Theatre and The New Vic Theatre as well. Michael wants to thank his love, Linda Mah, for her encouragement to do this show and his family and crew at work for their support through the heavy rehearsal schedule.

Denene Mulay hasn't been this excited to do a show in a long time. A graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Denene had the privilege of touring the country as Maria in West Side Story. A co-founder of Farmers Alley, Denene has played many dream roles including Amalia in She Loves Me, Lucille in Parade, Lily in The Secret Garden, Francesca in The Bridges of Madison County and Rona Peretti in Spelling Bee! Denene helms an Education For the Arts high school course in Advanced Musical Theatre and teaches private voice lessons in Portage. She is most proud of her talented mother, Kathy, who she is thrilled to work with on this production, her son Jason, who graduated from U of M in May and is embarking on his theatrical journey in NYC this fall, and her daughter Carly, who has just started her musical theatre education, also at U of M. This show, which celebrates selflessness and giving all that you have for others, is dedicated to a very special friend who’s been a pillar of support. You know who you are. Also, always, for her dad, John.

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Lottie is thrilled to be returning to “Come From Away” in a dream role. This will be her first production with Farmers Alley. Lottie is an actor and vocalist originally from Chelsea, Michigan, now based in Ann Arbor and NYC. Previous credits: “Come From Away”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Mamma Mia”, “Ragtime”. Her album ‘Good Tidings’ can be streamed anywhere. Thanks to the creatives for the opportunity to tell this beautiful and important story, and all my love and gratitude to the family and friends who always make the trip. Enjoy the show! IG: @lottie.mae.p

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Brandon is honored to be back to the Farmers Alley stage, though you may not recognize him WITHOUT a New York accent. Previous Farmers Alley roles include Tommy DeVito in “Jersey Boys” and Gerry Goffin in “Beautiful”. Favorite Chicago credits include “Punk Rock” (Griffin Theatre); and “Rose and the Rime” (House Theatre). Favorite Los Angeles theatre credits include “Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole” (Geffen Playhouse Theatre) and “Failure: A Love Story” (Center Theatre Group/Coeurage Theatre). Favorite film/tv credits include “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” (Netflix); “Into the Storm” (Warner Bros); and “The Goldbergs” (ABC). Brandon currently lives in Fennville, MI and is the Assistant Producer/Company Manager at the Saugatuck Center for the arts as well as an accomplished Illustrator and Character Designer for animation. www.BrandonRuiter.com