
2025 Acting Intern Company
2025 Acting Intern Company
MADDOX BANE
Maddox Bane is a rising senior BFA Musical Theatre major at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and is pumped to make his New London Barn Playhouse debut this summer! Recent credits include Anatole Kuragin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) at Boston Conservatory, Jack Kelly (Newsies) at Grandstreet Theatre, and Baby John (West Side Story) at Starlight Theatre. Originally from Kansas City, Maddox has been performing for nearly his whole life! Huge thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their constant love and support. @maddoxbane
LAUREN BOWROSEN
Lauren Bowrosen is a rising third year in the BFA Musical Theatre Program at the University of Central Florida. She has been seen on the UCF stage in Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble/ Tzeitel U/S), The Prom (Swing), and Sweeney Todd (Swing). Her previous theatre experience includes Beauty and the Beast (Les Filles #1/ Babette U/S). Instagram: @laurenbowrosen TikTok: @m1n0nl0ver
EMERY CUNNINGHAM
Emery Cunningham, a passionate performer from Cincinnati now based in Boston, is thrilled to join the New London Barn Playhouse this summer. She studies Musical Theatre at Boston Conservatory, where recent credits include Dreamgirls (Effie White), Alice By Heart (Queen of Hearts), The Wiz (Glinda and Dorothy (U/S), and Spelling Bee (Olive). Grateful for her loved ones’ support, she’s excited to bring such joy on such an iconic stage!
LIVI DE MAIO
Livi De Maio is thrilled to be spending her summer at the New London Barn Playhouse! Hailing from North Florida, Livi is a rising sophomore in Penn State University’s B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Previous credits include Chess, Sweeney Todd (The Muny), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Penn State), and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Douglas Anderson School of the Arts). She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and the New London Barn Playhouse community! @lividemaio
ANNA MELVA JOHNSON
Anna Melva was born and raised in Western Canada and is a rising senior at The Hartt School in the Musical Theatre BFA program. Some previous credits include Guys and Dolls (Ensemble), Baby (Ensemble/Lizzie US), Quilters (Lizzie/Rose/Annie), Das Barbecüe (Gutrune), Sister Act (Swing). This will be her third production of Mary Poppins, performing as Jane at age 10, Mary at age 15, and now Swinging the show at 20! Anna is thrilled to be spending the summer in New London and making her professional debut as a Barnie!
JUSTIN KATIN
Justin Katin is thrilled to be making his New London Barn Playhouse debut! He is currently a sophomore at Indiana University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Marketing. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Justin has performed in numerous productions throughout the Chicagoland area and at Indiana University. Some of his favorite roles include Warner in Legally Blonde, Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, SpongeBob in SpongeBob the Musical, and Jack Kelly in Newsies. Outside of theatre, Justin sings with Another Round, IU’s only all-male acappella group, and enjoys playing and watching sports in his free time. He extends heartfelt thanks to his parents, extended family, friends, the IU Musical Theatre faculty and students, and everyone at New London Barn Playhouse for their incredible love and support. @justink829
REBECCA KENJESKY
Coming from Long Island NY, Rebecca is beyond excited to be joining the acting intern company at NLBP this summer!! She is currently a rising junior musical theatre major at Oberlin College! Favorite credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Pippin (Leading Player) & American Idiot (Whatsername)! She wants to thank everyone, especially her beautiful & supportive family, for helping her remain inspired to work for her dreams each day. She hopes she can provide audiences with smiles & laughs throughout this amazing season of incredible shows!!
Instagram: @rebeccakenjesky ;)
ANGELINA MANCUSO
Angelina Mancuso is a Music Theater major at Elon University, and she grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is so grateful to get the chance to spend her summer at New London Barn Playhouse! A few past credits include Rumpleteazer (CATS) at NCCA Jean’s Playhouse, Ensemble (A CHORUS LINE) at Elon University, and Mick’s Pick (STEEL PIER) at Surflight Theatre. She wants to thank her parents and sisters for their constant love and support. She hopes you enjoy the shows!!
MASON MATERDOMINI
Mason Materdomini is a rising Junior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Central Florida. His past credits include: Regional: Spongebob the Musical (Slowburn Theatre Co.). Other Credits Include: RENT (Ensemble, U/S Benny), Pippin (Pippin), Fiddler on the Roof (Bottle Dancer, Ensemble U/S Perchik), Much Ado About Nothing (Conrade/ Antonio), Lost Girl (Curly/ Doctor), Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Darcy). Mason would like to thank his family for their constant support. IG: @mason.materdomini
CHOSEN MITCHELL
Chosen Mitchell (she/her) is from Nashville, Tennessee and is currently a sophomore getting her BFA at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. Outside of performing she is an RA and enjoys listening to music! She just finished closing “Into The Woods” directed by Heather Currie at the Chicago College of Performing Arts as Bakers Wife and is excited to be making her first debut here at the New London Barn Playhouse. She would like to thank God, her friends, and family for all their love and support! Hope you enjoy the Show!
AJ MORALES
AJ Morales is a proud Orlando native and Musical Theatre student at the University of Central Florida. Favorite roles include Pippin in Pippin, Russian Soloist in Fiddler on the Roof, and Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin: The Musical. He’s thrilled to make his summer stock debut with this amazing cast and crew. AJ finds love in nature, travel, and trying new foods. He is deeply grateful for the love and support of his family and amazing boyfriend.
LOGAN NEW
Logan New is currently studying musical theater with a dance concentration at Chicago College of Performing Arts. He is originally from Maine, and has often performed in New Hampshire, playing Davey in Arts in Motion’s Production of Newsies (2023), and Emmett in their production of Legally Blonde (2024). Recently, Logan was a part of a devised theatricalization of Pierrot Lunaire, a Schoenberg piece, portraying Pierrot through mime and interpretative dance at Guarneri Hall in Chicago. Glad to return to New England, he’s very grateful for the opportunity to spend the summer with New London Barn Playhouse!
AUSTIN T. RILEY
Austin T. Riley is a San Antonio-based musical theatre artist who feels blessed to have had the opportunity to collaborate with and work alongside the phenomenal cast and creative team here this summer at the New London Barn Playhouse! He graduated from Texas State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. His professional work includes Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), Escape to Margaritaville (Brick), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Toymaker/Ensemble), and Murder on the Orient Express (Samuel Ratchett) at the iconic Woodstock Playhouse. His educational work includes Sister Act (Curtis/Fight Captain), Guys and Dolls (Fight Choreographer/Ast. Dance Choreographer), Urinetown (Fight Choreographer), RENT (Gordon/Ensemble), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Father/Spirit), and Seussical (Wickersham). He would also like to thank his family, friends, and especially his mother, Lois Riley, for guiding him and supporting him on his journey. He’s pumped for the audience to get to see the wonderful work he and his peers have cultivated. Break legs y’all!
SYMONE SPENCER
Symoné Spencer, a rising star with a heart as vibrant as her performances, is a rising 4th-year Musical Theater student currently honing her craft at the prestigious University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Symoné embodies the belief that art is not merely entertainment, but a conduit for profound connections and revelations. Symoné's love for the stage is palpable in every role she undertakes. Some of her recent credits include Songs for a New World, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Little Shop of Horrors, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Blood at the Root, Into the Woods, and Pippin. She’s passionate about bold storytelling, big emotions, and bringing heart to every role she steps into.
LANCE TOPPIN
Lance Toppin (he/him) is a rising 3rd year musical theatre major at Penn State University from Charlotte NC, and is beyond excited to become a Barnie this summer! His past credits include SOMETHING ROTTEN (Nick Bottom) and ANASTASIA (Vlad), both roles that earned him nominations at the Jimmy Awards. Some college credits include URINETOWN (Swing), SWEENEY TODD (Dance Captain, Ensemble), and LOVE’S LABOUR'S LOST (Boyet, U/S Dumaine). He would like to thank his teachers, family, and friends for their unwavering love and support and he hopes you enjoy the show!