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Alex is thrilled to be a part of this play after originating the role of Johnny as a staged reading. Broadway: Mothers and Sons (Bud Porter u/s performed). Other credits: Vinyl-HBO (David Yankovich), Greatest Mysteries-Kremlin-Discovery Channel. When he is not on stage he is working hard in acting and taking voice and violin lessons. He also loves to listen to music, drawing and is an avid outdoor sportsman. Alex would like to thank God, his family, friends and Chase Renouf (CTG) for all their love and support.

Mary Ellen Ashley has spent her lifetime as a performer in all areas of entertainment from the time she was discovered at four years old. She was cast in a major role in her first Broadway show The Innocent Voyage. At six years old, she appeared in the original Annie Get your Gun with Ethel Merman on Broadway and two other Broadway shows. She grew up to headline in Las Vegas as well as becoming the opening act for Dean Martin and Bob Hope. Mary Ellen starred in 13 productions of Hello Dolly as well as Mama Rose in Gypsy, Mame in Mame and other Musicals. Mary Ellen has done 10 indie films in the last five years and has two tv pilots in the works.

You’ve probably seen Matt skillfully weaving through people on the street on his way to an appointment he’s running late to. Or calmly reading a book while walking through midtown. His love of bagels runs deep, and his ability to ride a bike nonexistent. Before Hamilton was a thing, Matt earned his Equity card playing a rapping John Adams. If you’re interested in seeing more of Matt after the show, check out his Youtube series Baking it On Broadway, where he bakes desserts with Broadway actors.

Kate Katcher debuted on Broadway opposite Zero Mostel and repeated the role of Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof with Herschel Bernardi, directed by Jerome Robbins. Stage credits include: Wonderful Town with Lauren Bacall; Two for the Seesaw directed by Judith Ivey; Adjoining Trances, a grant winning workshop production playing Carson McCullors to Keir Dullea’s Tennessee Williams. Film, TV & New Media credits: Nurse Jackie, Jon Benjamin Has a Van, Guiding Light; Made for Each Other starring the Masterson brothers and George Segal where she got to slap her husband… twice!; A Nice Drive & Planning Ahead, part of the “Husband and Wife” series of webisodes with actor/husband Don Striano, available on YouTube; Scared Stiff TV’s Tiny’s Halloween. Kate is the Artistic Director of the Stray Kats Theatre Company, Newtown’s first professional theatre company and a proud member of The Flagpole Radio Cafe. She is thrilled to be a footnote in the career of budding auteur Max Galassi, appearing as Nora’s Mom in “Youth”! She teaches acting at University of Bridgeport.

NYC: Women & Wallace (Theatre Row/Box Colony), As You Like It/The Old Forever New Things (NSD), Writopia Festival, etc. DC/MD: Kennedy Center Page-to-Stage Festival, Fat Pig (Silver Spring Stage), etc. TV: Investigation Discovery, Destination America. MFA: New School for Drama; BA: Columbia. www.elizabeth-klein.com

Austin is so excited to be joining the cast of Daddy Issues. Austin is a sixth grader at Commack Middle School in Commack, NY. He has performed in many theatres across Long Island. Austin most recently played the role of James in James and the Giant Peach at the John Engeman Theatre in Northport, NY. Other favorite roles include Michael Banks (Mary Poppins) and Michael (Peter Pan). Thanks so much to Mom, Dad, and Kenzi for always supporting me!

Allyson is thrilled to be making her Off-Broadway debut! NYC: Broadway Rising Stars 2015 (The Town Hall). Concerts: 100 Musicals in Mufti (The York Theatre). Proud graduate of Marymount Manhattan College. Special thanks to the Sinbergs, Lenny, and Matt. As always...for you, Mom. www.allysonhaley.com

Tony has appeared Off-Broadway in the original cast of Madison Avenue and Tin and Rubber. Regional credits include The Odd Couple (Oscar Madison), The Music Man (Mayor Shinn), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Bye Bye Birdie (Harry MacAfee), Kiss Me Kate (Man#1) and Annie Get Your Gun (Sitting Bull). Tony has appeared on episodes of "Gotham", "Law & Order: SVU", "Boardwalk Empire", "How I Met Your Mother", "General Hospital", "Home Improvement", and "Becker". Film credits include Woody Allen Fall Project 2015, Keeping The Faith, The Next Big Thing, and Two Bits. His cheering section at home is wife Maria and daughter Jessica.

David is a director, producer, teacher and playwright. Most recently, he was an Associate Producer on Honeymoon in Vegas on Broadway. He was the founder of Rising Action Theatre in Fort Lauderdale and acted as its Artistic Director from 2004 to 2011. At Rising Action Theatre, Mr Goldyn directed Southern Baptist Sissies, The Sisters Rosensweig, Some Men, Take Me Out, Fit To Be Tied and oversaw the production of nearly 500 other shows. He was Producing Artistic Director of the Acting Studio Company in Orlando, Florida from 1990 - 1997 where he directed acclaimed productions of Jeffrey, Ruthless, and Fortune and Men's Eyes. As an educator, he was a Professor of Theatre at both Miami Dade College and Broward College and he taught acting at Theatre of Arts In Los Angeles. He holds an MA in Theatre from NYU and a BA from Columbia University in English.

Shua is over the moon to be joining the camp-tastic cast of Daddy Issues. Credits include Robertson Ay in Mary Poppins on Broadway, Mark in Altar Boys, Christmas Past in A Christmas Carol, and a variety of other shows all over the country. Shua frequents the nightlife stage as Schwa de Vivre, an "effervescent hooker" drag character. In the daytime he runs Broadway Maids, NYC's fiercest home and office cleaning company. Much love to Landen and Brody! www.broadwaymaids.com

Deb Armelino (AEA,SAG), a versatile actress, singer and entertainer, has an extensive resume that includes musical theatre roles, revues in the Catskills, plays and classical theatre work since she started her professional life at the age of 14 in summer stock. A cum laude graduate of Catholic University in DC and Richmond College, London, Deb is a long standing member of American Renaissance Theater Company, NYC where she was recently played Yelena in Bill Cosgriff’s Vanya Goes Vegas. Deb is developing Mrs. Zero for the new musical Adding Machine by Handman/Gartner’s, coming soon. She is also an award winning cabaret performer (Backstage Bistro Bits winner for “Legendary Ladies” – an act of songs and celebrity impressions). So grateful for everything. Thank you, David. (darmelino@hotmail.com)