Songs

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Charles is a Blacktino with a BA in theatre. He is a youth coach by day/ actor by night. He is currently debuting as a director for a jr show at the Seminole Theatre as well as acting in Spitfire Grill (Sheriff Joe) with the SHINE Project. Previous credits include; In the Heights (Benny), Spelling Bee (Mitch) and Aida (Radames). He’d like to thank God, his fam & friends, & the incredible cast and crew for believing in him. "For Ma."  

Craig has been performing in South Florida theater for over 25 years. His previous roles include Billy Flynn in Chicago, Franz Liebkind in The Producers, & Herr Schultz in Cabaret. West Side Story is Craig’s 14th appearance in a Miami Acting Company production and looks forward to his third performance with The Alhambra Orchestra. And as always, he thanks the fantastic FSB for all her love and support.

James is excited to make his return to MAC. He holds a BM in
Vocal Performance and has enjoyed success in Opera and Musical Theatre. Some of his credits include Southern in Sister Act , Mingo in Porgy and Bess, Sebastian in Jodi Benson Stars of Disney, Marius in Les Miserables, Curtis in Dreamgirls, Benny in In the Heights, Mitch in Spelling Bee. He would like to thank his family and friends for their love and support.

Jeff is thrilled to be back in Miami to perform in one of his favorite shows!  He was last seen in MAC’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Chip and 2019's The Classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein concert.  He has toured across the U.S. and Canada  and performed Off-Broadway in The Berenstain Bears. Some of his other credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, Urinetown, and Little Shop of Horrors. Next month, he will star as Paul in Coronado Playhouse's production of Company in San Diego.  He is a husband, dog dad, and attorney.  For Grandma.  

Laura, educator and student, is excited and proud to spread alto awareness in this amazing production. She has been an ensemble member in three of the past Seminole Theatre productions (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mamma Mia, Rocky Horror Picture Show) and has even helped backstage in a Miami-original show, Always Remember. She thanks her amazing family for all their incredible support and hopes the audience enjoys the show!

Madeleine is honored to make her theatrical debut in West Side Story. Her journey through the audition process and rehearsals has been an incredible experience and she is excited to bring her talent to the stage. My day, she is a dedicated teacher at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School where she instructs the 3-year-old program. She is grateful to be part of an exceptional cast and would like to extend her heartfelt thanks to her supportive family and friends who have helped make this dream come true.

Michelle  is thrilled to make her debut with MAC in West Side Story in Concert! She is a 9th grader in the Musical Theatre program at Miami Arts Studio. She recently played Maleficent in Descendants the Musical, performed in Universal Studios' STARS Program, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Breakaway and is a featured dancer in Miami Art Studio’s  Anything Goes. Michelle is thrilled for the opportunity to be in this production and would like to thank all of her friends, coaches/teachers, and family for their constant support, encouragement, and love. 

Milda is an actress/singer/songwriter from Lithuania. She has performed as an artist in the famed Eurovision Song Contest. She has released numerous music videos, and starred in several tv commercials and TV shows. She is the founder of a popular YouTube channel dedicated to children’s educational songs. Since moving to the U.S., Milda has performed in various musicals, concerts, and other theatre projects. her favorite quote is, “Never stop dreaming, because if you really want something, the universe will help you get it!"

Orianna is a Venezuelan-American soprano who holds a Master of Music degree from FIU where she performed the role of Elisetta in Il matrimonio segreto, Letitia in The Old Maid and The Thief , and Aurora in Doña Francisquita. In the 2019 Vienna Summer Music Festival  she played Veronica in The School of Marital Happiness among other roles. She also  Mad Hatter: The Musical in the West End with the London Summer Musical Theater Academy, and the role of Raisa in the 2022 World Premiere of Always Remember.

Sam is ecstatic to work with MAC once again as both a Performer and the Artwork Designer for West Side Story. Previous theatre credits include Mamma Mia, Pirates of Penzance, and Alice in Wonderland as the Mad Hatter. Previous theatrical artwork design credits include The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Confessions of a Nightingale. Sam would like to thank his family and his friends over at MAC for always believing in him and his artistic pursuits throughout the years!

Sebastian is a Venezuelan-American baritone and multi-instrumentalist. Since his 2021 musical theatre debut as Captain Phoebus in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Sebastian has emerged in the South Florida community as an engaging and powerful performer. Credits include pit musician-trombone in Legally Blonde, Sam in Mamma Mia!, ensemble member in Matilda  and u/s General, Pepe Timba in the world premiere of Always Remember.  When he is not singing or playing trombone, he works as a board certified music therapist with children with special needs. 

Sofia is a 14 year old who is passionate about musical theatre and singing has been since she was 7 years old and it’s been part of her life ever since. Her debut as Annie in 3rd grade sparked the love she has for music. Her talent and skills have improved throughout her young life thanks to Sociedad Actoral (SAH) and Miami Acting Co (MAC). Sofia would like to thank her family for all the support, love, and wisdom.

Sophia  is very happy and blessed to, once again, perform with MAC and the Alhambra Orchestra.  She also performed the role of Abuela Claudia in In the Heights and ensemble/various roles in other productions.  She recently was part of a student film project due to be released in 2023.  A Native Miamian of Greek-Cyprian descent, Sophia teaches Piano, Voice, Bellydance and Fusion in South Miami Dade.  She wants to thank her family, friends and God for leading her here to this moment in time. 

Nancy is elated to once again direct West Side Story...this time in Concert! She's also directed & choreographed numerous productions including Cabaret, A Chorus Line, and MAC's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. As an actor, some of her favorite roles have been Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Marcy in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Connie in A Chorus Line, Anita in West Side Story,  and most recently, the title role in the play, Sylvia. In April 2023, she will reprise her role as Percy in The S.H.I.N.E. Project's production of The Spitfire Grill, in partnership with MAC. Nancy is incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with this incredibly talented cast and orchestra!  

Irene is thrilled to once again be working with MAC and Alhambra Orchestra! This is her first time as Assistant Director. Irene's credits include Dolores in the World Premiere of the new musical Always Remember, Donna in Mamma Mia!, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Daniela in In the Heights,  Rosie in Bye, Bye Birdie, Maria in The Sound of Music, Nancy in Oliver!, Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Shelby Thorpe in The Spitfire Grill. She is also the winner of the 2022 Broadway World Regional Miami Metro Award for Best Performer in a Musical for her performance as Donna in Mamma Mia!. She'd like to lift up her glass of wine and make a flippin' toast to her awesome family & friends, as well as her dog, Vino. Sweep the leg!!