Chad Rubik

​Frank is a civil litigation attorney who is honored to return to the ACT stage. He is excited to collaborate with his amazing wife and director, Nicole, alongside such a dedicated and talented cast and crew. Frank was last seen at ACT as Clyde Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde. Other favorite roles include Ren in Footloose, Jamie in The Last Five Years, J.D. in Heathers, Wayne in Puffs, Gleb in Anastasia, George in It’s a Wonderful Life, Tunny in American Idiot, and Robert in The Play That Goes Wrong. Guided by Colossians 3:23, Frank offers his sincere thanks to God for his many blessings. He is forever grateful to his wife, his family, and his friends for their constant love and support.

Marianne Wilson

Marissa is so excited to be joining the cast of Disaster! for her second production at Aurora Community Theatre. She most recently performed in ACT’s production of School of Rock as Patty. Other previous theater credits include Portia (Something Rotten) and Fan (A Christmas Carol) at Medina County Show Biz. Outside of community theater, Marissa studies marketing at Kent State University and enjoys thrifting, cooking, and spending time with friends. She’d like to thank her parents Mark and Andrea for supporting her theatre journey since day one, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Jackie Noelle

This is Amanda Bryant’s first appearance at ACT, and she will be playing the role of Jackie Noelle. Her most recent performances were playing Rachel in Exit Laughing at CVLT, Ensemble in Beautiful at Weathervane Playhouse, and Ensemble in Jersey Boys at CVLT. Amanda lives in Aurora with her wonderful partner, John, her cat, Pip, and her gecko, Colonel Sanders. She is delighted to work with this amazing cast, crew, and production team and would like to say to her friends and family: "It truly means the world to have such wonderful people in my life, thank you! I love you!”

Tony Delvecchio

After a 20-year hiatus, Julian Curet returned to the stage with his wife Nicole for the 2025 productions of Mamma Mia! at the North Canton Playhouse and Puffs at Stage Door Studios. In his spare time, Julian enjoys spending time with his family (he and Nicole have four children!), as well as working on his other creative practices of music and photography.

Ted Scheider

Joshua Zepeda graduated from Missouri State University, where he majored in Video Studies and minored in Mass Media and Art. Joshua is feeling thrilled to be a part of Disaster! the Musical, as this marks his first musical production since 2018. Other roles he has held have included J.Finch and others in Puffs at Stage Door Studios, Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical at Milam Community Theater, and Harry the Mattress Dancer in Chicago the Musical at Temple Civic Theatre. Joshua would like to wish the audience a warm welcome and hopes they enjoy the show!

Sister Mary Downey

Lisa is excited to be back at ACT. Favorite roles: Greta Olhsson in Murder on the Orient Express; Denise/Mrs. Perkins in The Play That Goes Wrong; Jodi in The Bikinis; Ensemble/Lady Eugenia in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder; Theresa Lu/Terry Mason in Working, A Musical; Mrs. Phelps in Matilda; Madame de la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast; and Grace Farrell in Annie. She’s performed with the Blossom Festive Chorus, and is a soloist for Twinsburg’s Memorial Day service. She’s a cantor at the Church of the Holy Angels. Much love to Dan. Lisageorges.com

Maury

Neil, a recovering lawyer, returns to the ACT stage after a few years absence. He first appeared as Sancho in The Man of Lamancha, as well as other roles in Brigadoon, Once Upon a Mattress, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying. He has also performed locally with the Hudson Players, the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre and The Akron Civic Theater. He expresses his gratitude for his casting in Disaster! because he was fearful he had aged out of musical roles. Thank you ACT!

Shirley

Irene is delighted to be back onstage at ACT, where she was last seen as Josephine Strong in Urinetown. Locally she has appeared at Broadview Heights Spotlights as Angie in The Wedding Singer, Luella Parsons in Shakespeare in Hollywood, and Mrs. Dashwood in Sense and Sensibilities. She has also explored her creative side costuming A New Brain, If/Then, and A Little Night Music. After an eighteen-year stint in Washington, D.C., Irene returned to Cleveland, where she remained active in community theater as an actor, costumer, and producer. Many thanks to Nicole, Ann, and the production team!

Levora Verona

Lo is thrilled to return to the ACT stage as Levora Verona in Disaster!, a role that combines their love of disco music and dogs! You might have seen Lo as Tomika in ACT’s production of School of Rock. Lo is fresh off a turn in the dance ensemble of Cinderella (TRHS) where they served as dance captain. Other favorite roles include, Nostradamus in Something Rotten! JR. (CSW) and the ensembles of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (ACT), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Weathervane Playhouse). Lo is super excited for you to see this show! It'll be a blast!

Ben / Lisa

Currently in her last year of middle school, Meredith is incredibly excited to play the role of Ben and Lisa in this production of Disaster! Meredith has been in theater for years, her favorite roles being Jack Scott in High School Musical, Zach in School Of Rock, Wells in Freaky Friday, and a desk clerk in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Besides theater, Meredith enjoys listening to some banger tunes, playing guitar, and drawing. Meredith is very excited to be back at Aurora Community Theater, and hopes you enjoy the show.

Scott

Brett has been doing theater since he was 11; and now at the age of 22, he still looks forward to performing once more. He will do his best to bring the role of Scott to life, and will be happy if his efforts make at least one person chuckle (himself not included). Outside of shows, Brett can be found at the pharmacy where he works and on his college campus as he pursues his education to become a radiology tech. He was previously in School of Rock here at the Aurora Community Theatre and has performed in numerous other shows at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby. He appreciates you supporting live theater in this digital age, and he hopes the show will be everything you want and more.

Jake

Zachary is honored to once again take the stage at ACT where he has worked both on stage and as crew in a number of productions. He also works in the film and television industry, appearing as a background character in shows such as The Pitt and Mayor of Kingstown, as well as movies like Eenie Meanie and Amazon's yet-to-be-released How to Rob a Bank. Zachary would like to thank his family for their continued love and support, as well as his friends at ACT for their continued trust.

Ensemble

This is Meredith’s first show with ACT and she is thrilled to be here! Meredith has previously been Greenpeace Girl in The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals, and Ensemble in her college’s Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ensemble

John has a BA in communications and is an HR professional. He has recently moved from Minnesota to Ohio and this is his first performance since high school.

Ensemble

Rafael is very excited to be in Disaster! at ACT. This is his third show at ACT, having been in School of Rock (Lawrence) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Ensemble) last year. He was most recently in Cinderella (Herald) at TRHS, where he is a freshman. Other show he has done include The Little Mermaid (Sebastian), Descendants (Carlos), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Ensemble).

Ensemble

Brooke is thrilled to be back on the ACT stage in the ensemble of Disaster! This is her second time at ACT, previously cast in the adult Ensemble in School of Rock. Brooke is known for her involvement in the Bio-Med Science Academy Drama Club, where her credits include Laurie in Little Women, March Hare in Alice in Wonderland, Brophy in Arsenic and Old Lace, and The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz. Brooke is grateful to the production team for the opportunity to be in this blast of a show and to show off her love for the ‘70s! She would also like to thank her family for their encouragement, the BMSA Drama Club for their support, and this wonderful cast. Enjoy the show!

Ensemble

Sarah is excited to be in her first musical at Aurora Community Theatre. Sarah takes weekly voice lessons at Aurora School of Music. Some of her favorite roles were Ariel in The Little Mermaid (Theater Agape) and Bird Girl (Seussical). She would like to thank her amazing voice teacher, Sam, her family and friends for coming to see the show, and Sarah Lynne. Outside of rehearsal she enjoys hanging out with friends, going to concerts, and snuggling with her cat Krackel. Enjoy the show!

Ensemble

Carol Kramer is beyond excited to be back on the Aurora Community Theatre stage—mostly because it gives her an excuse to sing disco songs all day long! Among her most cherished past performances are playing Dolly in Hello, Dolly; Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady; and Alma Hix in The Music Man, as well as several ensemble roles across various productions. Offstage, she’s probably baking goodies, singing show tunes way too loud and dancing in her kitchen with her two granddaughters. She believes they are never too young to discover the love of musicals with their grandma!

Director

Nicole Lucas is thrilled and honored to be directing at ACT for the first time with Disaster!. She is an eighth-grade English teacher with a lifelong passion for theatre and has been involved in the performing arts for 14 years. In addition to performing in numerous productions, she has served as a dance captain, choreographer, and director. Some of her favorite past productions include The Music Man, South Pacific, and Puffs!.

With Disaster!, Nicole is excited to pay tribute to 1970s disaster films and music. Through this production, she hopes audiences feel a sense of nostalgia, share plenty of laughs, and maybe even do a little boogie-ing of their own. She is incredibly proud of this cast and crew for their dedication and hard work in bringing this production to life. Nicole would also like to give a special thank you to her friends, family, and husband for their endless support in everything she does.

Above all, Nicole is grateful for God’s blessings. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Enjoy the show!

Music Director

Grace is honored to be making her debut as music director for a main stage production with Disaster! A lifelong member of the Aurora community, Grace grew up participating in ACT productions and has remained connected to the theatre ever since. She holds a BA in elementary education with a minor in music and currently works as a kindergarten teacher, where her love of music continues to play a central role in her classroom. A musician from childhood, Grace has music directed six productions through the ACT Children’s Summer Workshop, and Disaster! marks her seventh production overall. The ‘70s soundtrack of Disaster! holds a special place in her heart — she grew up in a household filled with the era’s music, making this production a particularly meaningful one to lead.

She is grateful to the cast, crew, and creative team for welcoming her into this new chapter, and she hopes the music brings as much joy to the audience as it has to her.

Choreographer

Jen Justice has been working in the Cleveland area as a choreographer and performer for nearly 30 years. Her work has appeared at several local venues, including Theatre In The Circle, The Cassidy Theatre, Lakeland Civic Theatre, The Fine Arts Association, French Creek, Pickwick and Frolic, as well as several high school and youth theater productions. Favorite credits include Chicago, Pippin, Anything Goes, Tuck Everlasting, The Producers, Spamalot, Shrek, White Christmas, Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and many installments of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Favorite performance credits include Chicago (Roxie Hart), A Chorus Line (Cassie), Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Guys and Dolls (Miss Adelaide), The Addams Family (Morticia), The Pajama Game (Gladys Hotchkiss), You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Sally), and Pump Boys and Dinettes (Rhetta Cupp). Many thanks to ACT as well as the Staff, Cast and Crew. Enjoy the show!

Producer

Amanda Ruby studied theatre at Edinboro University (BA) and Kent State (MA). Amanda serves on ACT’s Executive Board and has done just about everything in her 30 plus years of theatre- from directing to dramaturgy, and has published three Ancient Greek plays adapted for kids (and another coming soon). She created and runs an after-school theatre program called Acting Up at ACT and co-produces ACT’s Children’s Summer Workshop. To the cast and crew: May your stuff be hot, your piranhas well fed, and your disco feverish!

Stage Manager / Tech Director

Ann is thrilled to be continuing her work at ACT. She is beginning her twelfth season and loves working with all the incredibly talented volunteers, actors, and staff. Ann has a BM, cum laude, in vocal performance from Kent State. Ann has over 30+ years of experience in the technical aspects of theater. Ann spends what free time she has watching Cleveland sports with her husband, Dave, and spending mother time with her 8-month-old Australian Cattle Dog, Alvin.

Asst. Stage Manager

Allie Stark is a recent graduate of Kent State University with a degree in environmental studies. She is currently pursuing her masters in public administration. Allie has worked on several shows at ACT and is so thankful for the wonderful community of people here. She would like to thank her friends and family for their unwavering support in all her endeavors.

Set Designer

Kathalina is a PhD student at Kent State University studying Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on inclusive arts education. She holds an MFA in Scenic Design and works across scenic design, props, and scenic art. Recent credits include I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes (Cleveland Public Theater). She is also an artist and designer for Parade the Circle in Cleveland and is currently designing Adultryhood for Kent Trumbull Theatre. Her work emphasizes immersive storytelling through texture, color, and layered visual environments. She is grateful to Aurora Community Theatre for the opportunity to bring the bold, campy world of Disaster! to life.

Lighting Designer

Lance is happy to return to ACT since last lighting The Play That Goes Wrong and I Hate Hamlet. Lance has over 150 local productions to his credit at Berea Summer Theatre, Kalliope Theatre, Greenbriar (Cassidy) Theatre, Willoughby Fine Arts, and Beck Center. He is recently retired and enjoys spending time visiting Ohio wineries, antique car meets and driving thru our beautiful park systems.

Sound Designer

Maggie has been the resident sound person at ACT since 2012 and appreciates all the tools at her disposal to help audiences hear the dialog of our great actors. Thank you Portage Foundation for the tech upgrade support. We also have a loop system for compatible hearing aids/cochlear implants and several receiver sets available to borrow. There is some interference close to the AEDefibrillator. Maggie is a former ACT Board of Trustee member and retired cochlear implant audiologist.

Costume Designer

Kathryn Coyne is thrilled to be working on her first show at Aurora Community Theatre. She has been involved in productions throughout Northeastern Ohio since 2014, beginning at Players Guild Theatre in North Canton and collaborating with numerous theatres and schools in the area. Recent design credits include The Wizard of Oz, Phantom of the Opera, The Clockmaker’s Daughter, and Cabaret. Kathryn holds both an Associate of Arts and a BFA in Costume Design & Technology from Kent State University. She thanks her family, friends, and her husband John for their unwavering support. Enjoy the show!

Associate Costume Designer

Addy is a recent graduate from Kent State. She is excited for her first time helping at the ACT stage.

Prop Master

After a long hiatus, Makenzie is back in the theater world to be prop master for Disaster! She recently played the Narrator and did props in Puffs! at Stage Door Studio in North Canton. Previously, she participated in community theater in Washington, PA (Urinetown and Mamma Mia) and school musicals from kindergarten through college. She has a BS in petroleum engineering and lives in Canton with two cats, a large collection of board games, and, thanks to prop gigs, more and more tools. A huge thanks to Nicole Lucas for pulling this theater kid back into the world of show biz!

Lead Carpenter

Jerry is thankful to ACT for the opportunity to be a part of this production. He has participated in community theater, both on stage and back stage, for over 38 years. Over the last 5 years, many of the sets at ACT are the results of his work.

Tech Apprentice

Disaster! is Vic’s first show with ACT! They helped with set construction and painting, and are on run crew. Last May, they graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BA in German and a minor in theater. There, they staged managed Dear Flower (2024), and assistant stage managed two shows, Poor Clare (2024) and The Legend of Georgia McBride (2025).

They are excited to learn and expand their knowledge in any and every area of theater, especially scenic painting and stage management.

Master Electrician

Master Electrician

Sound Technician

Board Liaison

Run Crew

Set Build Crew