Emily Courcy (Construction Worker) has had so much fun working together with this fantastic cast & crew. She was most recently seen on the SSR stage in Ruthless! (Judy/Ginger), and before that in Ride the Cyclone (Ocean), Merrily We Roll Along (Beth), and Ordinary Days (Deb u/s). Other favorite credits include Next to Normal (Natalie), Heathers (Veronica), and Avenue Q (Bad Idea Bear). When she’s not on stage you can find her frequenting local music venues, karaoke bars, and board game tables. Enjoy the show!

Stacie Hart (Pile of Poo) is very happy to return to SSR where her previous credits include Yvonne/Naomi (Sunday in the Park with George), Aoife (Outside Mullingar), and the original musical she co-authored, Come On, Get Tappy!, which premiered at SSR. She’s excited to work with this wonderful creative team and talented, kind group of actors. Stacie’s theater story includes chapters as actor, writer, director and fundraiser. Favorite roles include Marguerite (The Scarlet Pimpernel), Girl 2 (I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change), Hesione (Triumph of Love), Crabble (Fly by Night), Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (The Music Man), and Mother Superior (Nunsense). Thanks to Scot and Gabe for this opportunity and to Mark for creating space for new and interesting shows. Love to Bruce, Emily and Ash.

Victoria Cooper (Princess) is delighted to be making her SSR debut! She is feeling friggin' #blessed to be working with such a talented and fun cast/creative team. Much love to her family and friends for their endless support, and to her cats, Marty and Winston, for managing the household while she’s busy ruling Emojiland. (Don’t let the resting bitch face fool you, she’s actually thrilled you’re here.)

Jeronimo Thomas (Prince) is a classically trained vocalist, curator, producer, and performer driven by a passion for music and community. With experience in over 30 ensembles and an extensive education in Arizona, they've founded Artiste Entertainment, a music publishing company dedicated to showcasing emerging, local talents, self-produced 'Jermaine EP' and full-length album '11:11’. Their unique blend of genres, soulful storytelling, and stage presence has landed them all sorts of roles and gigs; Chapel Theatre (Plate O’ Shrimp: A Repo Man Punk Rock Musical Parody), Cabaret (Stumptown Stages), Tacoma Opera (Madama Butterfly), Centerstage Theatre (Beauty and the Beast Holiday Panto), Lowbrow Opera Collective (Sally Ride) and more. Jeronimo spends their time cooking, performing, recruiting artists, booking shows, writing music, and expanding their experiences as a versatile musician and leader in the arts, always seeking to push creative boundaries and amplify local voices.

Mae Lederman (Smize) is thrilled to be making her return to theater with her first SSR show! She wants to thank her mom and dad for always encouraging her in her creativity and her sister for being her favorite duet partner. Favorite past roles include Martha Bessell in Spring Awakening, and Inspector Goring in Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s Afoot. In her free time, she loves to paint, make pottery, and smile :)

Evan Ponyah (Sunny) is thrilled to be making his SSR debut as this charismatic loud mouth! His favorite emojis are the Man Bowing and the Caterpillar emoji. When not performing Evan can be found teaching Drama in SLU or at home trying to play piano music that is far above his skill level. Some past credits include Mr.Mayor (Ballyhoo Theatre), Xander (TOP) and Charley Bates (Reboot). He wants to thank his family, friends, and partner for all their support!!!

Elliott Lovett (Nerd Face) is thrilled to make their SSR debut! Previous credits include Banquo in The Comedy of Macbeth (Left Blank Productions), Pigeon in Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Admiral Theatre), King Louis XI in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (BPA), Stuart in Stuart Little (Centerstage), The Prince in The Last of the Dragons (Centerstage), Antonio in Twelfth Night (Rainy Day Artistic Collective), Little Red in Into the Woods (UW Stage Notes), and Columbia in Rocky Horror (Century College). Offstage, they are also a nerd face who has a PhD in English and plays Magic: The Gathering. Website: elliottlovett.com, ig: storytelliott (they/them)

Teddy Meyer (Skull) is thrilled to be doing his second show with SSR as well as with Gabe and Scot as Jason U/S (Ordinary Days). He is excited to be playing the role of Skull in Emojiland and to work with this incredible team and cast. Most recently Teddy could be seen as Horton (Seussical) and Joe Sutter (Spitfire Grill) both with Shileah Corey at Ballyhoo Theatre. In his spare time he loves antiquing and his two daughters (they’re cats). As always he wants to extend a huge “I love you!” To his family and partner.

David Breyman (MIBSL +) is excited to be making his SSR debut in Emojiland! Born and raised in Seattle, he has been seen onstage with Reboot Theatre Company, Seattle Public Theatre, Taproot Theatre, Harlequin Productions, Seattle Shakespeare Company, and many others. He holds a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts. Favorite credits include Dracula (Dr. Seward), Romeo & Juliet (Benvolio), Pride & Prejudice (Mr. Bingley/Mary), and The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow). All the love to his amazing friends and family, and his wonderful partner. Insta: @davidbreyman

Kristin Hoekema (Thinking Face +) is excited to be making her SSR debut. Recent credits include Annie (RCT), The Comedy of Errors (Valley Center Stage), The Comedy of Errors (Emerald Theatre), Pippin (RCT), Sister Act, and Into the Woods (Santa Clara University). Besides being a theatre enthusiast, Kristin is a data scientist, ceramic artist, and aerialist. @kristin.creative

Stefanie MeiFang Van Rafelghem (Info Desk Person +) is a singer, dancer, and storyteller who is thrilled to be returning to the SSR stage to share this delightful story! Previous SSR shows include A Fluffy Tale of Adventure (TYA) and The Last Starfighter. Other favorite credits include The Vulcan Narrator in A Klingon Christmas Carol (Latitude Theatre), Reggie Fluty in The Laramie Project (LPH), Rosie in Cabaret (TMP), and Ensemble in Here and Their (New Work!). Outside of theatre, they enjoy training puppies and hanging out with their dog, Latte. Special thanks to my friends, family, and many incredible teachers for your love and support! 😘

Rayan Atallah (Guard) is a Lebanese singer and actor based in Seattle. He started his performing arts journey in Kuwait, and has since appeared in choirs, operas, concerts, and musicals in various cities, including Kuwait, Muscat, and Seattle. He has sung live on stage in English, Arabic, French, Russian, German, Latin, Italian, and Spanish. The most recent opera he had the pleasure of performing in was Tacoma Opera's Orfeo ed Euridice. Highlight musical theater roles include Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), and Little Women (John Brooke). He is excited to be making his SSR debut as The Guard in Emojiland!

Rebekah Nachman (Police Officer) is honored to be returning to SSR as a part of this powerhouse ensemble! She is an actor, singer, director, teaching artist, and elementary educator. Most recently she was seen on stage in Scrambling The Goose with Washington Ensemble Theatre and as Frankie in GOLD at Annex Theatre! Her other credits include C’mon Get Tappy (SSR), Safe Hands (Seattle Public Theatre), 110 In the Shade (Reboot Theatre), The Tempest (Seattle Rep Public Works), Juke Joint Jukebox (ReAct Theatre), and more. She’s very active in the Seattle Indie film scene and dreams of being a mysterious Jazz club singer on the weekends. (she/her)

MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Scot Charles Anderson (Director) Pacific Northwest directing credits include Ordinary Days (SSR), Oliver! and 110 in the Shade (Reboot Theatre), Young Frankenstein, Curtains, Nice Work if You Can Get It (Woodland Park Players), Something’s Afoot (Driftwood), Fiddler on the Roof (SMT), Lend Me a Tenor (ArtsWest), Flora the Red Menace (Showtunes), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (ReAct), and this fall will be bring tent-revival fire and brimstone to Pippin with Reboot at 12th Ave. Arts. As a choreographer Scot has staged productions of A Chorus Line, Into the Woods, Guys and Dolls, Annie, 110 in the Shade, and Out of This World. As an actor he appeared at SSR in Glengarry Glen Ross (Roma), and God of Carnage (Michael). Peace, Thumbs Up, Pound, Okay, High Five.

Hillary Gault (Choreographer) has been revitalized choreographing this show, working amongst such kind & talented creatives. Previous choreography and teaching credits: Studio East, YTN, Marxiano Productions (Modern Luv), NM Entertainment (Memphis Belles) and Eastside Dance. She also taught barre3 classes for over a decade and has performed in WA and NY- including over 400 shows as Miss Kitty in “Miss Kitty’s Red Garter Saloon” at Six Flags Lake George. Love to my AMaZing family, friends & teachers.

Amy Hockman (Costume Design) is an award-winning costume designer with roots in theatre acting. She was an actress for about a decade before realizing that wearing the costumes was what she loved best! Amy has been designing costumes through cosplay since 2010. She branched into costuming for local theater in 2022. Her favorite costuming job was The 39 Steps with As If Theatre. She loves to attend events of all kinds in costume! amyhockman.com"

Gabe Mangiante (Music Director)
Mark Chenovick (Set/Lights/Sound/Projection Design)