SKY BENNETT (Ensemble) is titillated to be making his CLO debut this summer! Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he is a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and the Pittsburgh Musical Theater Pre College Program. He has just finished his freshman year as a BFA Musical Theater major at Pace University in New York City. Love to Dad, Joseph, PMT, and CLO!

MATTHEW BOYD (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his CLO debut! He recently graduated with a BFA from Point Park University where he was a part of pieces choreographed by Kiesha Lalama, Ron Tassone, Jim Cooney, Troy Powell, and James Gregg. This past summer he was in Luminosity at Cedar Point. His heart goes out to his family, dance teachers, and 3223.

CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL (Ensemble) a Naples, FL native, is thrilled to be returning to Pittsburgh for another summer season! Pittsburgh CLO: Damn Yankees, Shrek (Big Bad Wolf), Aida, and South Pacific. TNP: Hairspray(Seaweed). UM: The Drowsy Chaperone(George), American Idiot(Declan), The Music Man. Proud member of Actor's Equity. Education: University of Michigan, Interlochen Arts Academy. Endless thanks to his family and everyone at Pittsburgh CLO! @chriskdc

ALEX DORF (Ensemble) is thrilled to join PCLO for the first time this summer! Alex was raised in Lancaster, PA, and has recently graduated from Penn State (BFA Musical Theatre).  Recent credits include Mamma Mia! at Ogunquit Playhouse,  Gypsy (Tulsa) and Big River (Tom Sawyer) at Sharon Playhouse, and Falsettoland (Whizzer) at Penn State. Thanks to my family and mentors!

GRANT HARALSON (Ensemble) Pittsburgh CLO debut! Regional: A Funny Thing…Forum (Bay Street Theatre), The 1940s Radio Hour (Lake Dillon Theatre Co.), Big River (8^th Wonder Productions). Local: Yo, Vikings! and Pittsburgh’s Mr. Aviation (Playhouse, Jr.), She Loves Me (Pittsburgh Playhouse); has also danced locally with The Pillow Project. Thanks to Ricky, Phil, Mom and Dad. BA in Musical Theatre from PPU. www.GrantHaralson.com

CAMERON ANIKA HILL (Ensemble) PCLO debut! Last seen as Lisa in Mamma Mia at WBT & MTW! Credits- MTW: Aida (Aida u/s), Big Fish, Oklahoma, Pinocchio (Viola), Jesus Christ Superstar. Gretna: Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon). CCM: American Idiot (Extraordinary Girl), 110 In the Shade (Lizzie u/s). CCM class of 2016. Thanks to everyone at CLO, Mom & Dad, and Judy Boals Inc.

JEFF HOWELL is happy to be back for another season. Some Pittsburgh CLO favorites include: Titanic, Brigadoon, Damn Yankees, Aida, Man of La Mancha, Singin’ in the Rain, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jekyll and Hyde, A Musical Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Bells are Ringing, Pajama Game and The Most Happy Fella. At Pittsburgh Public: Forum. City Theatre: Citizens Market. The Rep: Souvenir and Choir Boy. The Pittsburgh Symphony: Tribute to Lerner and Loewe with Marvin Hamlisch.

MICHAEL JAMES (Ensemble) This proud Point Park Alumni is thrilled to return to Pittsburgh this summer! He was last seen as Matthew in Altar Boyz at the CLO Cabaret. Recent credits include Bye Bye Birdie (Goodspeed) and the world premiere of Back Home Again (featuring music by John Denver). Special thanks to Barry, Tony, Keven, and his family. @mjbrown815

CARINA-KAY LOUCHIEY (Ensemble) is thrilled to be returning to CLO for her second season after appearing as The Fairy Godmother in Shrek, along with Aida, Damn Yankees, and South Pacific! Carina-Kay is a rising Senior B.F.A Musical Theatre major at The University of Michigan. Endless thanks to PCLO, her supportive parents, RISPA, and BDF! Go Blue! Instagram: carinalouchiey

JAVIER MANENTE (Ensemble) is very excited to be performing at the Benedum! Born and raised in Argentina. Recent credits: The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Phoebus,) Spring Awakening (Melchior), Oklahoma (Joe, Ali Hakim u/s), Altar Boyz (Juan). He was last seen at the CLO Cabaret playing Paco in Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage. B.F.A: Point Park University. Follow his adventures @JavierManente

CONNOR McCANLUS has been seen at the CLO Cabaret in Boeing Boeing, First Date and Judge Jackie Justice. Pittsburgh CLO: Newsies. Theatre: barebones productions, Bricolage, Kinetic Theater, Miniature Curiosa, PICT Classic Theatre, Pittsburgh Playwrights, The REP, Unseam'd Shakespeare. Improv/Musical Improv: NYC (UCB East, Magnet Theater, The People’s Improv Theater), Chicago (Second City - Donny's Skybox, iO Theater - Jason Chin Harold Cabaret, Athenaeum, MCL Chicago). You can find him performing monthly with Well Known Strangers and in The babyGRAND Show at Arcade Comedy Theater.

J. ALEX NOBLE is thrilled to be back with this incredible team working on this hilarious show. His most recent credits include Khashoggi in We Will Rock You at PMT, Chef Louie in The Little Mermaid at PMT, Bunsen in Newsies at Pittsburgh CLO, Shrek in Shrek the Musical at Stage Right, and perennially as Riff Raff in the Rocky Horror Show at Stage Right. He is a graduate of Point Park University and a Pittsburgh native. Proud member of Actors’ Equity since 2012.

GAVAN PAMER (Ensemble) NATIONAL TOURS: CATS (Mungojerrie), A Chorus Line, 42nd Street. PCLO: Damn Yankees (Van Buren), Gypsy (Mr. Goldstone), Man of La Mancha (Padre), 42nd Street (Andy Lee), Joseph... (Reuben), Carousel (Heavenly Friend), and others. CLO CABARET: Forever Plaid (PSM), My Way (Choreographer). PPT: The Fantasticks (Hucklebee), Guys and Dolls (Benny Southstreet), A Grand Night for Singing (Martin). TEMPLE THEATRE: The Addams Family (Uncle Fester).

KEVIN PAUL (Ensemble)  is a rising senior at Carneige Mellon University's School of Drama, where he is studying Musical Theatre. He had the opportunity of training at StarStruck Theatre in Stuart, FL, before making the treck up to the 'Burgh where he is appearing in his second Summer Season at Pittsburgh CLO. He loves tennis and writing music on piano and guitar. Much love to his family, teachers, friends and mentors!

ISAAC POWELL (Ensemble) Recently seen as Nikola Tesla in Nikola Tesla Drops the Beat (Adirondack Theatre Festival). UNCSA BFA Acting Class of 2017. Native of Greensboro, North Carolina. Thrilled to be at PCLO for the first time!

VINNIE SMITH (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut in Newsies! Vinnie recently performed in The Music Man at North Shore Music Theatre and Saturday Night Fever with Royal Caribbean. Vinnie graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Dance/Musical Theatre minor. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant love and support.

TRENT SOYSTER (Ensemble) is so excited to be seizing the day in his hometown this summer! He is a 2016 graduate of North Allegheny High School and the CLO Academy. Past PCLO credits include: Mary Poppins, Footloose, and A Musical Christmas Carol. Proud member of Pace Performing Arts Class of 2020. Up next: Interlakes Summer Theatre! This is a dream! All the love to my family and friends.

JAMES ALLEN WASHINGTON (Ensemble) Originally from Rochester, NY and is thrilled to be making his PCLO Debut! Point Park graduate. Concert Dance: August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Owen/Cox Dance, Ballet Inc. Regional: West Side Story (Nibbles, Paper Mill Playhouse). Other: Lifetime Television, Vanity Fair, Fit Nation Magazine. Many thanks to family, friends, Nicholas and MSA. @Jawashi1

DAVIS WAYNE (Ensemble) is thrilled to be at CLO! Davis is a Pittsburgh native and recent graduate of Pace’s musical theatre program. Favorite credits include: North Shore Music Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, The World Premiere of Chasing Rainbows the musical, and countless PMT productions. Thank you and love to the entire team at CLO from the back of the house to the front.RKHDKP

Instagram: @Davis_wayne

BENJAMIN GODLEY-FISHER (Ensemble)studies at CLO Academy and Richard E. Rauh Conservatory. He recently appeared as Young Terk in Tarzan and will appear in the upcoming film The Great One (Charlie Henning). Ben thanks his family and friends for their support.

NOAH KIES (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Pittsburgh CLO debut!  Noah will be entering the 9^th grade this fall.  He is a first year student at the CLO Academy and has been dancing with the Studio G Dance Team for 8 years.  Much love to his teachers, family, friends & CLO for their unconditional love and support.

TAYLOR WARREN (Ensemble) is thrilled to be taking part in his very first season with Pittsburgh CLO! He is a 2016 graduate of Point Park University’s BFA Musical Theatre Conservatory. Recent regional credits include Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), West Side Story (Bernardo), Urinetown (Caldwell B. Cladwell), and The Boyfriend (Pepe/Dance Captain). He would like to thank his family for their unyielding love and support!