Nathanael O'Neal (Shrek) (he/him) is from the Lone Star state where he got his degree from Texas State and started a theatre company (Broke Thespian’s Theatre). This is his second show with the Nocturne and he couldn’t be more excited to play his all time dream role! Some of his favorite roles include Anatoly (Chess: the Musical), Cowardly Lion (Wizard of Oz), and Georg Nowack (She Loves Me). If you want to see more of Nathanael, catch him on his socials: @ohnoneal! Seeking representation.​

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Kellie Petrosian (Fiona) is so excited to be making her Nocturne Theater debut! Fiona has been a dream role of hers for a very long time, so she is excited to be sharing that experience in the company of such a loving cast and creative team. Previously, Kellie has been seen as Cassie in “A Chorus Line” and Marty in “Grease”. She thanks her family, friends, and boyfriend for all of their support. Enjoy the show! Instagram: @kelliepetrosian 

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Johnathon O'Neal (Donkey) is thrilled to be making his Nocturne Theatre debut and returning to the role of Donkey. He was most recently seen portraying Reverend Billy Hightower in Morgan-Wixson Theatre’s production of “Bat Boy: The Musical,” where he had the opportunity to explore his love for comedy in theatre. When Johnathon isn’t on stage, he works as an audiologist caring for individuals with hearing and/or equilibrium disorders. He looks forward to sharing at least a few (hopefully more than a few) laughs with you all on this wild journey!

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Drew Maidment (Lord Farquaad) (he/him) is thrilled to be returning to the Nocturne Theatre after appearing in Jekyll & Hyde as the Bishop of Basingstoke last year. L.A theatre credits include: William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Wisteria Theatre), Brian in Avenue Q (Wisteria Theatre), Phoebus in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Casa 0101), and Emmett in Legally Blonde (Conundrum). He holds a Bachelors degree from Muhlenberg College and a Masters Degree from the New York Film Academy. When he’s not onstage, Drew works in development at Covenant House, California; A non-profit that serves young adults experiencing homelessness. Huge thanks to Mom, Dad, Natalie and his fiancee, Ashley. Love you all so much!

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Thomas Adoue Polk (Pinocchio) was last seen on the Nocturne stage as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. You might also recognize him from the “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” commercial campaign as Kevin. REGIONAL: American Idiot (Will), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Spring Awakening (Moritz), Avenue Q (Princeton/Rod, Nicky/Trekkie), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Pseudolous), and RENT (Mark Cohen). Film: “The Call of the Wild”. TV: “The Middle”, “Disjointed”, “Arrested Development”, “Life in Pieces”, “Young Sheldon” and “Better Things”. 

IG: @thomasapolk

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Kate Clarke (Gingy) would like everyone to know that actual cookies were indeed harmed in the making of this musical. That aside, Kate is a Burbank based actress with a degree in vocal performance from the USC Thornton School of Music. Kate has been previously seen at the Nocturne in Madame Scrooge, Into the Woods, and Jekyll and Hyde. She is absolutely thrilled to be back home at the Nocturne. Kate is also a voice actor and can be heard in various projects such as Undead Unluck, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail and more! Learn more about Kate at www.thekatesea.com or @thekatesea on all socials.

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Brendan Lynch (Big Bad Wolf) is excited to be in his third show at the Nocturne Theater, previously appearing in Jekyll and Hyde and Beauty and the Beast. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in Musical Theater and Electrical Engineering. Brendan is currently working as a software engineer at Amazon Web Services, while moonlighting as an actor. He has previously portrayed Christopher in The Curious Case of the Dog in the Nighttime, Tobias in Sweeney Todd, and Gabe in Next to Normal. Brendan would like to thank his friends and family for all their support.

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Kylie Grogan (Mama Bear) is excited to be returning to the Nocturne after portraying Esmeralda in last seasons The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Kylie has previously performed as a vocalist for Disney Cruise Line, The Disneyland Resort and The Tokyo Disney Resort, as well as various productions in the LA area. She would like to thank her parents for their continuous support and Thomas Polk for being Thomas Polk.

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Wes Morrow (Papa Bear) After playing Cogsworth and Lieutenant Fredrick in the Nocturne Theater’s productions of Beauty and the Beast and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Wes is excited to return to the Nocturne Theater and to perform with his two children.  Wes graduated from USC as a vocal performance major and has performed in shows including Little Shop of Horrors, Bye Bye Birdie, Pajama Game, Oliver, Patience, Cinderella and the Scarlett Pimpernel.  Wes now passes the hours directing his two children's school musicals and sitting on the sidelines of Burbank AYSO and Little League games.

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Scarlett "Scoo" Morrow (Young Fiona/Baby Bear) age 7, is so excited to make her theatrical debut here at the Nocturne where she has grown up running the aisles and trying on Tanya’s magical costumes.  When not at the theatre, Scoo can be found  riding her beloved ponies or cuddling her dogs, and sometimes beating her family down the ski slopes.  Big thanks to family and friends who have made this performance possible.

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Troy Ozuna (Little Pig 1) is excited for his second production at The Nocturne Theatre! Some of his favorite theater experiences include Drifter in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Christmas Future in Madam Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, George in Wedding Singer, and Emmett in Legally Blonde. He recently graduated from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Troy would like to thank his family and friends for their unconditional support as he continues to grow as a performer to see where the arts take him. He is honored to be performing with such a talented cast and hopes you enjoy the show!

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Ernest Peiffer (Little Pig 2) spent most of his entertainment career as a project supervisor for Princess Cruises, where he taught and installed the production shows.  This is where he met owners Justin and Melissa Meyer.  He has dabbled with choreography for shows locally and in Branson, Mo. You might have seen some of his choreography most recently in The Nocturne's presentation of  Little Shop Of Horrors as well as Beauty and the Beast, Cabaret, Hunchback of Notre Dame.  He is coming out of retirement to hit the stage once again in this production of Shrek: The Musical.

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Michalis Schinas (Little Pig 3) is thrilled to return to Nocturne Theatre and join a stellar cast for Shrek the Musical. Previously at Nocturne, Michalis performed in Cabaret, Beauty and the Beast, and Madame Scrooge. Other credits include Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre (starring Jason Alexander), A Chorus Line (PVPA), and Newsies (5-Star Theatricals). He dedicates this performance to the memory of his mother, the heart behind every step, and the light that still guides him as he chases his dreams.  Represented by Go2 Talent Agency. @michalisrise

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Catherine Ballantyne (Blind Mouse 1) (she/her) is an actress, singer, and dancer. She earned her BFA in Theater from UC Santa Barbara. Recent credits include; Vivian in Oklahoma, #7 in The Wolves, Myrtle Mae in Harvey, Banquo in Macbeth with the Prague Shakespeare Company, and Nina in A Day in Hollywood/A Night in Ukraine. You can also hear her on Ominous Thrill on Spotify in the episodes Advice After Dark and The Final Cut. She recently just filmed two shorts called Hold and LoveBats. She is excited to perform with The Nocturne and is grateful for her family and friends' continued support. insta@catherine_ballantyne

 

Logan Eliza (Blind Mouse 2) is thrilled to be making her debut at The Nocturne Theatre! Some of her recent credits include Luisa in The Fantasticks (IVRT,) and Svetlana in Chess (ACTC.) Other favorite roles include Janet (The Drowsy Chaperone,) Linda (Holiday Inn,) and Cindy Lou (The Marvelous Wonderettes.) She would like to thank her husband, family, and friends for their love and support.

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Melissa Meyer (Blind Mouse 3) After a hiatus from the stage to create and run a number of businesses, Melissa is excited to be back in her dance shoes with this merry band of fairytale critters.  Past performances include Princess Cruise Lines, Sugar Babies (NYC), The Miracle (TN), Joseph...Dreamcoat (TN) and last season she wow'd audiences with her portrayal of a tap-dance-tumbling carpet in Beauty and the Beast (Nocturne).  When not running the Meyer2Meyer Entertainment company, Melissa can usually be found cuddled under a pile of her dogs or water skiing faster than is legal. 

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Tara Cox (Dragon) is having a have a FANGtastic time performing with this TALONted cast!  She is a UCLA grad with a BA in Theatre & creator of musical parodies on TikTok that have been shared by Rosie O'Donnell, Leslie Jones, & Shania Twain, garnering over 1 million views & 30k+ followers. Recent theatre credits include originating a role in the Disney On Ice Tour's pre-show, Vanessa in "In the Heights," and Lettie in "Rapunzel Alone," for which she was nominated for an NAACP Theatre award for "Best Lead Actress." Catch me performing Improvised Musicals on the UCB mainstage in "Sing Out, Louise!"

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William Morrow (Little Shrek/Walter) age 10, formerly known as Not So Tiny Tim in the Nocturne’s last two productions of Madame Scrooge, is thrilled to join the Shrek fairytale critters in as many costumes as he can find.  William has loved performing in his elementary school musicals, including as a Duloc Citizen in Shrek, Spot Conlon in Newsies, Bruce Bogtrotter in Matilda, Emmett in Legally Blonde, and most recently as Gaston from Beauty and the Beast.  Off-stage, William enjoys martial arts, karaoke, basketball, and all the comic books he can get his hands on.

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Nicole Nelson (Teen Fiona/Elf) has gained global attention as "Dayton", the star of Nickelodeon's hit series I Am Frankie, which aired for 43 episodes. She also appeared as Eric Roberts’ daughter in Lionsgate's Swedish Dicks and "Charlotte" in Netflix's GLOW—an episode Rolling Stone ranked among the year’s Top 5 Best TV Episodes. Other credits include Deadly Daughter Switch (Lifetime) and Mr. Student Body President (New Form Digital). Most recently, Nelson has dominated the festival circuit with Jane Austen’s Period Drama and What the Elf?!, showcased at prestigious events like Tribeca, Flickers' Rhode Island, Hamptons, Austin, and Santa Barbara International Film Festivals. Notably, Jane Austen’s Period Drama just became 2026 Oscar®-Qualified! She’s thrilled to return to the Nocturne stage, where she previously starred in A Christmas Carol and Beauty and the Beast.

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Renee Cohen (Wicked Witch) is delighted to return for her fifth show at Nocturne! You may remember her as Charwoman in Madam Scrooge and The Emcee in Cabaret. Credits include Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Yitzhak), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas/Mary), Rent (Maureen), Legally Blonde (Paulette), Peter Pan (Peter), Lippa’s Wild Party (Queenie/Kate/Mad True), American Psycho (Evelyn), Assassins (Guiteau), Lizzie (Emma), Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie), American Idiot (Whatshername), Shrek (Dragon), Pippin (Leading Player). She also played Winifred Sanderson in a Hocus Pocus Parody show in Las Vegas. Currently seeking representation :) Instagram: reneesings TikTok: naynayrc 

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Andreas Pantazis (Peter Pan) is returning to the Nocturne Theater. He was last seen in Beauty and the Beast (as The Beast) but you might recognize him from Annie Get Your Gun, Pirates of Penzance, and Little Woman on this stage when it was the GCT.  Credits: Les Miserables (Courfeyrac, u/s Marius) Regional Tour and (Enjolras) Center Stage Inc; BATB (Gaston) Candlelight Pavilion/Inland Pacific Ballet; Young Frankenstein (Sasha/Quartet-Bass) San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre; Home For The Holidays (Santa/Ensemble) Knotts Berry Farm; Elf the Musical (Ensemble/u.s. Santa/Greenway) Sierra Repertory Theatre and Cinderella (Ensemble) 5 Star Theatricals. He would like to thank the team and this talented cast for inviting him to the swamp. Big thanks to his family,  friends and you for the continuous love and support. Now enjoy a family fun show and watch out for the Dragon!

Ig: Andreas.a.Pantazis

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Jillian Golden (Thelonius)​ ​​is stoked The Nocturne Theatre will be her debut show!

Jill began her Meyer2Meyer journey at Boat Cinema, paddle boarding and driving mini boats with her love of the outdoors.  Her passion lies with all things spooky and has introduced her to the haunt community where she has found many gigs to perform in with Meyer2Meyer like "Rated R Speakeasy" and movie activations like Immaculate, The First Omen, Tarot and Imaginary: Chauncey's Playhouse to name a few.  Her scare acting roots lie with Six Flags Fright Fest and is currently at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.  She became a Stilt Walker with the help of her friends as a hobby that turned into gig work. "Y'all I'm actually scared of heights. Why did I choose stilts?"