Waitress
February 28 – April 5, 2025
Based on the 2007 film and book written by Jessie Nelson with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Waitress is the story about Jenna. Jenna is unhappy, stuck in a loveless marriage and living in a small town. An expert pie-maker, she enters a pie making contest in the hopes that its grand prize will be her chance to leave. Hear the music of Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles and celebrate the power of friendship, dreams, chosen families, and the beauty of a well baked pie. PG13
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Content Guide: Waitress The Musical contains mature content, including strong language, domestic violence, and sexual situations. Rated PG13
Waitress
February 28 – April 5, 2025
Based on the 2007 film and book written by Jessie Nelson with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Waitress is the story about Jenna. Jenna is unhappy, stuck in a loveless marriage and living in a small town. An expert pie-maker, she enters a pie making contest in the hopes that its grand prize will be her chance to leave. Hear the music of Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles and celebrate the power of friendship, dreams, chosen families, and the beauty of a well baked pie. PG13
Approximate Run Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes
Content Guide: Waitress The Musical contains mature content, including strong language, domestic violence, and sexual situations. Rated PG13
Paula Figueroa Caunedo Jenna
Paula Figueroa Caunedo (Jenna Hunterson) is a proud Puerto Rican native residing in NYC and is thrilled to return to both Dutch Apple & Broadway Palm. Prather credits: In The Heights (Nina) & The Sound of Music (Sister Sophia/Maria US). Other credits: Company (Marta), Mamma Mia! (Sophie), and Into the Woods (Little Red). AMDA NYC Grad. Love to mami, papi, los abuelos, John and Luis. @paulafigueroacaunedo
Victor Legarreta Cal
Victor Legarreta (Ezekiel) is so happy to be returning to the Dutch Apple stage! Last seen in White Christmas, he has been in many Dutch Apple performances: Grandfather (Ragtime), Beadle (A Christmas Carol), Brick (Escape to Margaritaville), Big Jule (Guys and Dolls), Pulitzer (Newsies), Hercule Poirot (Murder on the Orient Express), Dennis (Rock of Ages), Daddy Warbucks (Annie), Moonface Martin (Anything Goes). National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Lion). Victor has starred in, written, and directed numerous productions. He is also an accomplished chef. Follow him @therealchefvic
Jasmine Lacy Young Becky
Jasmine Lacy Young (Becky) is ecstatic to return to Dutch Apple after appearing recently in Hairspray. A Kentucky native, and NYC local, select credits: Mary Poppins, 8-Track: The Sounds of the '70s, Once Upon a Mattress, Legally Blonde, Passing Strange. Jasmine dedicates her performances and her life to her mom. "Mom, home is wherever we are." IG: @jasminelacyyoung
Kali Clougherty Dawn
Kali Clougherty (Dawn) is an NYC-based actor/director/producer from South Florida. Favorite credits: Emma in The Prom (Media Theatre), Little Red in Into the Woods (Prima Theatre), and Pinkalicious (Off-Broadway). Kali was recently seen performing in their original play Catholic School Girlz in NYC. BFA from Elon. Love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Liam, family, and PMA! www.kaliclougherty.com / IG: @kali.clougherty
Marc Lubbers Joe
Marc Lubbers (Joe) ) Recently at Dutch Apple in White Christmas as General Waverly, Marc is pleased and proud to return in this production of WAITRESS. Recent theatre credits include CABARET (Herr Schultz), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Tevye), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Pseudolus), HAIRSPRAY (Wilbur Turnblad), INHERIT THE WIND (Henry Drummond), AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE (Peter Stockmann), and ANTIGONE (Kreon). Marc has made onscreen appearances on NBC, The History Channel, A&E, and the Investigation Discovery Network, as well as a long list of national and regional television commercials. He is represented by CPM Talent Management and Affinity Artists Agency. He thanks Kathy, Anthony and Alex for their patience and support as well as this magnificent cast and crew for allowing him to be part of this experience! www.MarcLubbersActor.com
Andrew Bittenbender Earl/Dr. Pomatter US
ANDREW BITTENBENDER (Earl/Dr. Pomatter US) is originally from Floyds Knobs, Indiana. He is thrilled to be making his Dutch Apple Debut! Previous credits: Romeo in ROMEO & JULIET (TEXAS Outdoor), Willard Hewitt in FOOTLOOSE (Derby Dinner Playhouse), Robert Renfield in DRACULA (DDP), ensemble in SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (DDP). He would like to thank his parents, Mike and Casey, for their undying support. Favorite Pie: Chocolate Peanut butter
Megan Opalinksi Nurse Norma
Megan Opalinski (Nurse Norma) Last seen at Dutch Apple in White Christmas (Martha). Select favorites: National/International tours and regional credits: Sister Act. Regional premiere of Come From Away (Beulah & Others), The Music Man (Mrs. Paroo, Alma Hix), Kinky Boots (Trish, Pat), Beautiful (Genie Klein), The Drowsy Chaperone (The Chaperone), Mamma Mia (Rosie), The Sound of Music (Mother Abbess), Cinderella (Marie the Fairy Godmother), Menopause the Musical (Earth Mother), Steel Magnolias (Ouiser), The Savannah Sipping Society (Jinx), White Christmas (Martha), Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe), The Full Monty (Vicki). Thanks to my ever-supportive family and friends. Namaste.
Austin Anderson Dr. Pomatter
Austin Anderson (Dr. Jim Pomatter) is beyond grateful to be returning to Dutch Apple as Dr. Jim Pomatter in Waitress! Austin was recently seen in Jersey Boys at the Barbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. Some of Austin's favorite credits include: Norm Waxman in Jersey Boys (The Palace Theatre), Handsome Hank in Jersey Boys (Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre), Tobias in Sweeney Todd (Tulane Summer Lyric), Roger in Grease (Bigfork Summer Playhouse), and Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer (Northwestern State University). Austin thanks Amy and Lauren for this opportunity.; and thanks Mom, Dad, and Ally for their constant support. Finally, Austin would love to thank his wonderful partner and line-runner Melissa “Because you matter to me.” @iamaustinanderson
Ross Coughlin Ogie
Ross Coughlin (Ogie) is elated to be back at Dutch Apple! He was last seen as Joey, u/s Frankie in Jersey Boys. From the Adirondacks, Ross is a NYC-based actor, singer, storyteller, and proud Wagner College alum. National tours: Disney’s Winnie the Pooh (Christopher Robin), Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour! (Puppeteer). Regional: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Mike Teavee, Virginia Rep), Big River (Huckleberry Finn, Maples Rep), Jersey Boys (Joey, Timber Lake Playhouse). @rosscoughlin
Danielle Poznanovic Ensemble/Jenna US
Danielle Poznanovic (Ensemble - Jenna/US) is so thrilled to be returning to the Dutch Apple for her 15th production here! A proud Canadian, some favorite roles include Carole King alternate in Beautiful: the Carole King Musical and Helen Hubbard in Murder on the Orient Express (Prather), Jo March in Little Women (Servant Stage), Florika in Hunchback of Notre Dame (Riverside), and Mrs. Walker in The Who’s Tommy (Thingamajig Theatre). Love and thank you to Mom, Dad, and Jeremy - for Mom- who taught me how to bake and live boldly and joyfully! @daniellepoznanovic/ daniellepoznanovic.com
Valentina Rodrigues Ensemble/Becky US
VALENTINA RODRIGUEZ (she/her) is thrilled to be joining the company of Waitress! Valentina is a recent graduate of the University at Buffalo Honors College where she pursued her BFA in Music Theatre and minor in Education. She has previously trained at Broadway Artists Alliance and the Rockland Conservatory of Music. Her most recent credits include: Renascence (Norma), Cinderella (Marie), Bright Star (u/s Alice Murphy), and 9 to 5 (Maria). Huge thank you to my family, for always being in my corner. www.valentinairodriguez.com IG: valentinairodriguez
Rachel Lou Redding Ensemble/Dawn US
Rachel Lou Redding (Ensemble/Dawn US) - she/her/hers - is an NYC-based performer originally from Antwerp, Ohio. She is giddy to be making her Dutch Apple debut! Selected credits include: Onstage swing in Tootsie (North Shore Music Theatre), Offstage swing in Swing! the Musical (Broadway Palm), Lorraine in Jersey Boys (Mountain Theatre Company), Dance Captain/Columbia in The Rocky Horror Show (Mountain Theatre Company), DC/Wendy Jo/Rusty Understudy in Footloose (Norwegian Cruise Line). Special shout out to her parents, sister and friends for their unwavering support! lG: @rachellouredding
James Major Burns Ensemble/Joe US/Cal US
James Major Burns (Ensemble/Joe US/Cal US) is stoked to return to Dutch Apple after recently appearing as Noah T. "Horse" Simmons in The Full Monty. His performance credits include Buddy in Elf: The Musical, Mister in The Color Purple, Jimmy "Thunder" Early in Dreamgirls, Rum Tum Tugger in CATS, Nicely Nice in Guys and Dolls, The Leading Player in Pippin. His professional credits include Ensemble in Ragtime, Sebastian/King Triton US in The Little Mermaid, Ensemble in Rocktopia National Tour, Harpo in The Color Purple - Ephrata Performance Arts Center, Donkey in Shrek The Musical - La Comedia Dinner Theater. His film credits include Netflix’s Mind Hunters and a Holiday Disney Commercial. Visit www.jamesmajorburns.com for more info!
Ry Cavanagh Ensemble/Earl US
Ry Cavanagh (Ensemble/Earl US) is happy to be returning to the Dutch Apple! Stage credits include Young Frankenstein (Frederick Frankenstein), Saturday Night Fever (Tony Manero), Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka), Elf (Buddy Hobbs), & many more. TV/Film Credits: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Billions, and Officer Brennan in the short film 7-21-1991. When not performing, they live in NY teaching Arts in Education and Choreographing at multiple schools, as well as content creating on YouTube and twitch (@bubblezcavanagh). Thank you to Amy, Lauren and Prather Productions for this opportunity, and their friends & family for the constant support. Enjoy the show!
Robert Tait Ensemble/Dr. Pomatter US
Robert Tait (Ensemble/2nd Dr. Pomatter US) - Robert was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida and received his Bachelor’s in Music from USF School of Music. He now spends most of his time in Denver, Colorado. Some recent credits include: Frankie Coffeecake (A Bronx Tale), Jamie (The Last 5 Years), Vince Fontaine (Grease), Swing (Jersey Boys) and too many cruise ships. Big thank you to Family and Krista!”
Caleb Aguilar Ensemble/Ogie US
Caleb Aguilar (Ensemble/Ogie US) is ecstatic to return to the Dutch Apple! His recent performance credits include Max in The Sound of Music here in Lancaster as well as A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit, Broadway Palm) The Addams Family Musical (Gomez, Dutch Apple) ( Haul Out The Holly (Ensemble, Theatre SilCo), The Spitfire Grill (Caleb Thorpe, Post Playhouse), Clue: The Musical (Colonel Mustard, Post Playhouse), Joseph & The Technicolor Dreamcoat (Pharaoh, Post Playhouse), Rent (Benny, The Wallace Theatre), TEXAS! (Ezra, TPHF). Caleb would like to thank his family and friends for being a constant source of light.
Erica Seelig Female Swing/Show Captain
Erica Seelig (Female Swing/Show Captain) is pumped to get back on the Dutch Apple stage with this production of Waitress! Previous credits at Dutch Apple: The Addams Family (Ensemble/Grandma US), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble/Onstage Swing), Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville (Female Tourist), Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast. Thanks to everyone for coming and enjoy the show ~ cheers!
Joshua Bellamy Male Swing/Show Captain
Joshua Bellamy (Male SwingDance Captain) International Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Hunk/Scarecrow). National Tour: The Wizard of Oz (Ensemble/Assistant Dance Captain). Regional credits: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Kinky Boots (Angel Swing), Disney’s Newsies (Specs), CATS (Mr. Mistoffelees), Rent (Angel), West Side Story (Swing), Peter Pan (Michael Darling. Other credits: The Prom, Something Rotten, Mamma Mia, plus many other productions with Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Media Theatre, Sight & Sound, Norwegian Cruise Lines, American Music Theatre. Theatre. Love to my family, friends, and RayD8!