Avenue Q
Summer 2022
Avenue Q
Part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, AVENUE Q is the laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a bright-eyed college grad named Princeton. When he arrives in the city with big dreams and a tiny bank account, he has to move into a shabby apartment all the way out on AVENUE Q. Still, the neighbors seem nice. There, he meets Kate (the girl next door), Lucy (the slut), Rod (the Republican), Trekkie (the internet entrepreneur), superintendent Gary Coleman (yes, that Gary Coleman) and other new friends! Together, they struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
Meet the Cast
Leticia
Jack
LETICIA JACK, Gary Coleman, is honored to make her debut with Miami Theatre Works this summer. Born and raised in Miami, FL, she has been singing since the age of 8. At 18, she sang in several choirs while attending Miami Dade College under the tutelage of Dr. Kathleen Bell. After earning her Associate of Arts degree in Science, Leticia received her Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from FIU. She has studied Vocal Performance with Kathleen Wilson and Dean Peterson. Currently, Leticia is studying privately with Jeannette Thompson. She is featured in several other community choral and non-choral productions in Miami, frequently as a soloist. Leticia is honored to collaborate with Michael Stoddard and the talented cast of Avenue Q this summer.
Angeli
Peña
ANGELI PEÑA, Ensemble/Kate Understudy, is excited to make her Miami Theatre Works debut in Avenue Q! Some of her most recent theatre credits include In the Heights (Daniela), SHOUT! The Mod Musical (Yellow Girl), and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Magenta). Angeli was born and raised in the 305 and is delighted to continue to create art in her community. She is a proud alumni of Miami Arts Studio 6-12 @ Zelda Glazer where she was a member of the Florida thespian group 8102. Angeli is currently a BFA Acting Major at Oklahoma City University, #GOSTARS! She wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to her incredible community of SO FLO theatre teachers, mentors, and friends for all of their love, support, and collaboration. Angeli hopes you enjoy Miami Theatre Works’ production of Avenue Q!
Lucía
Vázquez
LUCÍA VÁZQUEZ, Lucy The Slut, is incredibly excited to be making their professional debut in Avenue Q. Born and raised in Miami, FL, they are currently at Ball State University in Indiana pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Lucía would like to thank their family, teachers, and Miami Theatre Works for supporting their love for theatre arts.
Cameron
Holder
CAMERON HOLDER, Gary Coleman Understudy, is thrilled to be making his debut this summer with Miami Theatre Works in its production of Avenue Q. A Miami local, 22 years old, he is a graduate from Florida International University with a BFA in Theatre Performance and Minor in Dance. Currently he is a local performer with Fantasy Theatre Factory in their new musical production of Heroes in My House: A Magical Journey through Black History. He is also beginning to work more on film work with local filmmakers and writers. With enough hard work and dedication, he hopes to travel the world and become a Broadway star. Some performance highlights are Sampson/Paris in "Romeo & Juliet" (MNM Theatre Company), Jayden in "Heroes in My House" (Fantasy Theatre), Little Red Riding Hood/Prince Charming in "The Never Everglades" (Fantasy Theatre), and Tree/Narrator/Tailor/Jose/Jekyll/Hyde in "Little Monster Tales" (Fantasy Theatre).
Elliot
Mahon
ELLIOT MAHON, Nicky/Trekkie, is a theatre artist based in South Florida with a BFA in acting from Millikin University. Former credits include Hand to God (Jason/Tyrone) with Pipe Dreams theatre, Romeo and Juliet (Romeo) with MNM, Fugitive Songs (Gavin) with Chin Chin productions, Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble) with The Wick theatre, and The Medium (Toby) with Millikin Opera Company. He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support, and is excited to be a part of a strong return to the arts with this fantastic theatre company.
Owen
Reynolds
OWEN REYNOLDS, Princeton/Rod, is delighted to be returning to the stage with Miami Theatre Works in Avenue Q. Some of his most recent credits include [title of show] (Hunter), Matilda the Musical (Agatha Trunchbull), Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical (Jekyll & Hyde), and Hairspray (Link Larkin). A fourth generation Miamian, he is a graduate of Palmer Trinity School where he was a longtime, award winning member of its theatre troupe. Owen is currently majoring in Architecture and minoring in Theatre at Cornell University where he is also a member of Cornell’s Midnight Comedy Troupe. With nearly a decade of live performance experience and as a founding member of Miami Theatre Works, Owen is excited to take the Summer stage in MTW’s production of Avenue Q. “Thanks to my family and friends for helping to grow Summer theatre in the magic city of Miami.”
Yuehyin
Liao
YUEHYIN LIAO, Christmas Eve, is very excited to be part of Avenue Q at Miami Theatre Works. This is her theatrical debut playing the character, Christmas Eve. She is staff pianist-coach at Florida International University, and an active collaborative musician. Aside from her work, Yuehyin enjoys reading, drawing, golfing and Chinese medicine. She is founder of Mastering Musical Collaboration online program and host of social group, Let's ART Miami.
Justin
Santos
JUSTIN SANTOS, Ensemble/Brian Understudy, is beyond excited to make his professional Debut with Miami Theatre Works. Hailing from Queens, New York he is currently working on his BFA in acting at Florida International University. With just over a decade of live performance experience he hopes to put his love for theatre right on the forefront to show all. Justin is beyond excited to share the stage with so many new faces and old alike as he is also a Roxy Theatre Group Alumni.
Anah Sofia
Merifield
ANAH SOFIA MERIFIELD, Kate Monster, is ecstatic to be a part of Miami Theater Works’ production of Avenue Q; truly a dream come true! This is the first musical she’s worked on in about 3 years so she is very excited. Anah just finished her first year at Florida State, where she currently studies Theater, and soon, Psychology as well. Past favorite credits include Honeymoon in Vegas (Betsy Nolan) and 25th Annual… Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky), and in the past year she has been in the play Ace of Swords, a devised piece called “Free Britney” (about Britney Spears), and a song cycle concert entitled “Home” at Miami Children’s Theater. She graduated from New World School of the Arts high school where she studied Musical Theater. She is currently striving to make music, dabble in arts and crafts, and explore this human experience (whatever that entails). She thanks her Mami and Dad, Max, her friends, and everyone around her for their love and support. She couldn’t do it without them.
Lovell
Rose
LOVELL ROSE, Brian, is excited to make his return to the musical theatre stage in this production of Avenue Q. After moving to Miami from Maryland in 2014 to study at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, Lovell has found work singing in various ensembles as an Operatic Baritone. Having performed with Miami Lyric Opera, Orchestra Miami, and Seraphic Fire to name a few, Lovell has made a name for himself as a versatile Artist in the greater South Florida area. He is currently continuing his studies at Barry University as a vocal performance major in their music department. Lovell could not be happier to be on stage with such a phenomenal cast of the funniest people you’ll ever meet and hopes you will have as much fun watching as he will performing. This fall you can be sure to see Lovell again in his next performance as “guy you vaguely recognize in the check-out line but aren’t sure whether you should say hello or not” coming soon to a Publix near you!
Andre
Fortou
ANDRE FORTOU, Nicky Understudy, is thrilled to make his professional debut with Miami Theater Works in Avenue Q. He is a graduate of Palmer Trinity School where he acted for 6 years as an award-winning theater troupe member. Some highlight performances include Schroeder in You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Eddie Souther in Sister Act Jr, and Nicky in Avenue Q School Edition. Next year, Andre will attend Syracuse University as an Industrial Design major. As a former student of Michael Stoddard, Andre is honored to work with him in MTW's production of Avenue Q.
Michael
Stoddard
Michael Stoddard, Executive Director & Princeton/Rod Understudy, has lived in Miami for the past six years where he directs and performs internationally while previously working as the Director of Theatre at Palmer Trinity School. Michael is also the creator and Executive Director of Miami Theatre Works and is excited to perform in its second production this summer. Other recent performance highlights include Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages (The Lamp Theater), Jeff in Title of Show (Miami Theatre Works), Albin in La Cage Aux Folles (Interlakes Summer Theater, Leo Frank in Parade (GCT), Lord Farquaad in Shrek, (Educational Theatre Collaborative), Jamie in The Last Five Years, (All In Productions), Jerry in The Full Monty (GCT), and Princeton/Rod in Avenue Q, (Split Stage Productions). Michael also recently traveled to Puerto Rico where he played the role of Dr. Madden in an English speaking production of, Next To Normal. “Thank you all for supporting summer theater in Miami and what I hope will be another opportunity for artists to work in our great city each summer.”
Natalie
Veater
NATALIE VEATER, Lucy The Slut Understudy, is beyond excited to return to Miami Theater Works this summer. Last year she joined the company as Susan in [title of show]. Hailing from Miami, FL she has recently received a B.F.A in Film & Television production from the Savannah College of Art and Design. These days you can find Natalie acting and modeling in addition to writing and producing for film and television. She works hard to one day see the world and supply a beautiful home to several dogs.