LITTLE SHOP CAST & CREW BIOS

Kage Jonas Coven

Kage hails from Youngstown. He's a member of the Rustbelt Theatre Company where he has originated several roles in locally written shows (since 2009) . He's also a part of The Dinner Theatre Rejects improv troupe. Kage has also done Shakespeare in the park with the Mahoning Valley Players (Benedick in "Much Ado" and "Puck" in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", notably). Seymour has been a dream role of his since he first saw the movie as a child. Kage hopes that he and the cast can bring smiles to your faces--maybe even make you tap a toe or two. He also wants to remind you (this is very important) Whatever you do; DON'T FEED THE PLANTS!!!

Kaileigh Sly

Kaileigh is from Kent, OH. She was involved in theater all of her high school years in musicals such as The Sound of Music, Fiddler On The Roof, Grease and even a different role in Little Shop! Kaileigh hasn’t performed on stage in 5 years, and is beyond excited to have the opportunity to work with such a talented cast & crew! Also, she wants to thank her friends and family for helping her rehearse her lines/songs and hopes everyone enjoys the show! 

Josh Yohman

Josh Yohman is excited to be reprising his role as a man eating plant after playing the lead tomato in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, a triffid in Day of the Triffids (look it up), and the lettuce in What Did Gladice do to my Lettuce?

He'd like thank himself, Robert Dennick Joki and the Rust Belt Theater Company for giving him his first chance to be on stage, Erich Offenburg for allowing him to yell loudly, the universe, and everyone who came to see this show. Without an audience there'd be no play.

John Yuhas

John Yuhas’ performing roots are steeped in sweet rock and roll. His many years as a singer and guitarist led a natural progression towards acting. John’s acting career began with a cameo in the Rocky Horror Show, then Our Town, Annie, Beverly Hillbillies, and most recently One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.
He takes great pride in the fact that every character he’s played either died or went to prison.
In his free time, John enjoys marionette husbandry and training spider monkeys.

Mary Held

Married to Steven Held

Reside in Boardman Ohio

3 Children 6 Grandchildren

Retired nurse

Started in theater sewing costumes for plays growing to ensemble casts.

Interested in all arts. Piano, singing, crafting especially with children.

Steven Held

Steven currently resides in Boardman. Married to Mary Ellen Held. 4 children. 6 grandchildren. RN 44 years. Performed in 2 plays including Christmas story and Little shop of horrors. Hobbies include camping, sailing, and motorcycles.

Debbie Reed

Debbie lives in Columbiana with her amazing daughter, Clara. Aside from her work as a school counselor, she enjoys urban exploration and photography. She has appeared in many productions including the roles of Fiona in Shrek! The Musical, Laurey in Oklahoma!, Lucy in Jeckyll & Hyde: The Musical, and  Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She recently played the role of Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.  She is so excited to be back on the MST stage alongside this incredible cast. 

Wing Ho Wong

Wing, a chef and business manager from the Netherlands, just happened to be in town during this show and was coerced into joining the stage crew by Debbie (one of the Urchins). This is his first show ever and he is excited for this opportunity to try something new. 

Esther Crum

I currently reside in the New Springfield area. I have had a variety of parts in past theater productions from an attendant with our special needs production of The Wizard of Oz, to playing Candy Starr in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, to stage manager of A Christmas Story, the musical. I want to thank Leia and Amanda for getting me into theater. A huge thank you to my amazing husband for supporting me. I can’t forget The Squeaky Wheel who gave me all these opportunities!

Bridget Caporale

Bridget began in theater at the age of twelve, her first show was Joesph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat in 2018. Bridget enjoys working "behind the scenes" in Tech, and has worked music for many different shows. Bridget is excited to be working with The SWTC to support the Arts in our community.

Emelina Pappalardo

Emelina Sol Pappalardo is a sophomore at Canfield High School with a passion for music. She is a singer/songwriter, an oboist and drummer (who also tinkers with piano, guitar, and ukulele.)  She is a member of the speech and debate/, cross country, and track teams as well. Her favorite theatrical role to date was Glinda in Wicked. 

John Mussing

Since he began acting in 2014, John Mussig has been involved in dozens of theatre productions in the Northeast Ohio area. Some of his favorite roles in the past have been Robbie Hart in "The Wedding Singer", Kenicke in "Grease", and Man 2 in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change". When not on stage, he frequently steps into the band pit, playing drums, bass, and guitar in such productions as "Next to Normal", "Godspell", "Freaky Friday", and many others. He sincerely hopes you enjoy watching him channel his inner grouchy old man to bring Mr. Mushnik to life.

Alexandra Pappalardo

I’ve been doing shows since I was 6 years old when I was in my first musical The Little Mermaid Jr. My favorite roles since then have been Les in Newsies and Galinda in Wicked (which I did with my sister who played the older Glinda). I play guitar, ukulele, electric bass, and oboe. Come see me and my sister play on April 1st (it’s not a prank I promise) at Birdfish Brewing Co. I’m really excited for this show and I hope you all are too! Enjoy!

Seth Levine

Seth Levine is 21 and lives in Beaver Falls, PA. He’s been in over 20 productions with Crown Theater Productions, Salem Community Theater, Columbiana High School, Bobcat Players and now Squeaky Wheels Productions. He’s a full time DSP, providing care to people with special needs. His favorite part of theater is getting to perform and sing.

Calin Smith

Calin Smith, I am from Beaver county PA. I have been in Mamma Mia at my high school and I am currently in the wizard of oz. I was on stage crew in A Christmas Story the musical. I am excited to pursue theater after high school. This cast has done an amazing job and they are the kindest, most sweetest people I’ve ever worked with! Enjoy the show! 

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth is a senior at Springfield Local High School. She will be attending Kent State University in Fall 2023 as a fashion design major. She has been in multiple productions with Crown, Millennial and The Other Theater. Her favorites have been The Hunchback of Notre Dame (ensemble), Singin in the Rain (stage crew) and Grease (spotlight). 

Christine Murray

I became involved in community theater in 1986, performing and also costuming in shows throughout the years at Kent State, TNT, Backdoor, Salem and Alliance Theaters.  I came to Columbiana's Main Street Theater in 2015 as a performer, but started to help as costumer shortly after.

Working on Little Shop of Horrors has been a fun production to be involved with. You are going to love this show!!

Jordyn Wheaton

Jordyn is working the lights. Jordyn is new to squeaky wheel, but not new to theater. He has had roles in musicals such as Hairspray, Anything Goes, The Sound of Music, and others. He says there is no need for broken legs, the show is great!

Josh Yoder

Joshua has been doing theater since 7th grade, his first show being Singin’ in the Rain at Crown Theater. Since then, he has had a plethora of roles, most notable Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Fancourt Babberly in Charley’s Aunt, and Freddy Eyensford Hill in My Fair Lady. He is excited to be back in Columbiana to do theater, and is looking forward to performing this show!

Maryalice Surgenavic

Maryalice Surgenavic is the Producer of Little Shop of Horrors, she lives in Columbiana with her husband Ethan & children. 

Maryalice's interest in theater came through her children.  All of her children have been involved in theater her oldest son is the first that showed an interest.  Her oldest son had difficulty coming out of his shell, she feels theater help him develop his sense of self & identity by simply allowing him to be expressive & creative in a safe environment. 

Maryalice's is thankful that The Squeaky Wheel Theater Company offers a safe environment for other individuals. 

Maryalice has produced summer drama camps and special needs productions. She enjoys the socialization of theater & being back stage.  She believes there is a place for everyone at the theater even if you are not interested in gracing the stage with your presence. Theater is about community. 

Maryalice plays a role with in our community working in the social work realm with multi system at risk youth and their families she also 

volunteers with nonprofits like The Squeaky Wheel theater company & Heroes & Halos serving on both boards. 

Maryalice is thankful that she got to work closely with the cast of Little Shop of Horrors! She's looking forward to an amazing show! Break a leg cast! 

Erich Offenburg

Erich is the co-founder of The Squeaky Wheel Theater Company and lives and breathes theater. He is excited to direct Little Shop of Horrors and shout out to his beautiful and understanding wife, Tricia.