BIOS
COLTON BERRY (Dr. Frank N. Furter) is an East Coast native, but has called Houston home for over a decade. He has been working professionally in theater since childhood and has since performed in hundreds of plays and musicals. As a vocalist, Colton appeared in SHOWTIME! AT THE APOLLO, toured France with the FRENCH-AMERICAN GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP EXCHANGE, sang alongside Thelma Houston and The Temptations, and was a Top 24 Finalist in the Seventh Season of AMERICAN IDOL. In Houston, he has been seen on many stages, including performances with TUTS and The Music Box Theatre. In addition to performing, Colton is an accomplished producer and director and is the Founding Artistic Director of Art Factory Houston. Art Factory credits include LITTLE WOMEN (Laurie / Rodrigo), RENT (Roger), GUTENBERG (Bud), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar/Vittorio and others), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Dr. Frank’n’Furter), THE WILD PARTY (Burrs), TRIASSIC PARQ (The Velociraptor of Faith), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (George), MURDER BALLAD (Tom), RUTHLESS (Sylvia St. Croix), STRANGER SINGS: A PARODY MUSICAL (Jonathan Byers/ Steve Harrington), INTO THE WOODS (The Baker), REEFER MADNESS (Revival: The Lecturer), 9 TO 5 (Mr. Hart), HAIR (Claude), METAMORPHOSES (Midas and others), PIPPIN (Pippin), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Beast), XANADU (Sonny Malone), IT'S BRITNEY, B*TCH! (Britney), SWEENEY TODD (Anthony), CABARET (Emcee), COMPANY (Robert), MONSTER (Lady Gaga), GATSBY (Nick / Composer), PIPPIN (Pippin), [TITLE OF SHOW] (Hunter), URINETOWN (Bobby Strong), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Jamie), WIZARD OF OZ (Lion), GREASE (Doody/Teen Angel), TUCK EVERLASTING (Miles Tuck), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Hedwig), FUNNY GIRL (Nick Arnstein), HEATHERS (J.D.), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (William Barfeé), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Quasimodo), A NEW BRAIN (Gordon), BROOKLYN (Taylor), JEKYLL & HYDE (Jekyll/Hyde), REEFER MADNESS (Ralph/Jesus), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour), and SPRING AWAKENING (Moritz). Other favorite credits include JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Judas), TRIASSIC PARQ (Mime-o-saurus), THE WEDDING SINGER (Robbie), CHICAGO (Mary Sunshine), AIDA (Radames), BIG RIVER (Huckleberry Finn), and BAT BOY (Bat Boy). IG: @colberry
JULIA NOBLE (Janet Weiss) is a proud Savannah, GA native and a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NY. While no virgin to THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, she is stoked to take on this thrilling role for the first time! Most recently seen in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Protean / Vibrata), SWEET CHARITY (Rosie), CINDERELLA (Ensemble / Charles puppeteer), and SOMEONE LIKE YOU: The Music Of Adele. Favorite AF credits include GATSBY The World Premiere Musical (Daisy Buchanan), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Laura), REEFER MADNESS (Mary Lane), URINETOWN (Little Sally), DRACULA (Mina), HAIR (Jeanie), METAMORPHOSES (Myrrha / Hunger), PIPPIN (Catherine), COMPANY (Susan), RUTHLESS! (Eve), NINE (Necrophorus / Claudia alt.), GREASE (Patty Simcox), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Olive), MURDER BALLAD (Sara U/S), DISENCHANTED! (Rapunzel), and the EaDo Playhouse production of LIZZIE (Alice Russel). Other Art Factory credits include: The Houston Premiere of STRANGER SINGS! (Robin / Eleven U/S), INTO THE WOODS (Florinda), NINE TO FIVE (Margaret / Doralee U/S), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Babette), XANADU (Erato), HEAD OVER HEELS (Ensemble), A NEW BRAIN [2018] (Waitress / Nancy D.) [2022] (Rhoda), CABARET (Helga), WIZARD OF OZ (Aunt Em / Glinda), ROCKY HORROR SHOW [2019] (Eddie / Dr. Scott) [2018] (Phantom), JASPER IN DEADLAND (Hel), TUCK EVERLASTING (Betsy Foster), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Puppenkiste), I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (Woman 1), FUNNY GIRL (Mrs. Strakosh), HEATHERS (Coach Ripper / Ens.), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Ensemble); the AFonline production of MISS FIGGY PUDDING’S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (Carol), and the EaDo Playhouse productions of BROOKLYN (Female Narrator), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Nellie / General Glossop / Emma U/S), REEFER MADNESS (Ensemble / Mary Lane alt.), and SWEET CHARITY (Rosie) - plus over 20 AF concerts! Select previous credits include THE FANTASTICKS (Luisa), SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (Gertrude McFuzz), INTO THE WOODS (Little Red), THE OUTSIDERS (Cherry Valence), and THE DIARY OF ADAM AND EVE (Eve). Julia would like to express her immense gratitude towards the AF Company, Crew and Creative Team for every single amazing opportunity they have given her, for their dedication to presenting some of the most stunning theatre in the city, and for continually re-imagining and re-defining what that looks like! She would also like to thank her English Bulldog, Hattie Pearl, for being the best friend a girl could ever ask for. Follow her on IG: @jewelpop to see her biennial posts.
DIEGO COTTE (Brad) is very excited to return to the Art Factory Stage for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. This is his fourth show with Art Factory. He was recently seen in SWEET CHARITY (Waiter and others), Richard O'Brian's THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Phantom), and THE WILD PARTY (Phil D'Armano). Other credits include THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Tom), NEWSIES (Racetrack), NOISES OFF (Tim), and RABBIT HOLE (Jason). Diego is a graduate from the University of Houston, where he received a B.A. in English Literature. Outside of performing, he enjoys cooking, learning languages, creative writing, and watching movies. He can be found on Instagram @dmcotty
GILL NEWMAN (Riff Raff) is excited to return to the Art Factory stage for the 2nd time in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. He first performed as Maurice in DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Maurice, as a character, best models his tender love as a father to two beautiful girls. Gill is well known by our patrons as a friendly face at the bar.
LAURA H. R. NEWMAN (Magenta) is thrilled to be back on the Art Factory stage! Originally from Jackson, MS, Laura has been a proud Houstonian for almost a decade! She has been singing since the age of two, when she also recorded her first album of children’s songs, but it was a limited release for family only. She made her stage debut at age 3 and has been performing for audiences ever since! Laura is a vocal performance/theatre graduate of Millsaps College and was a member of New Stage Theatre’s Professional Actor Training Program. She has proudly worked with many theatre companies across the Southeast including New Stage Theatre, Carey Dinner Theatre, Mill Mountain Theatre, Orlando Repertory Theatre, and Stageworks Theatre here in Houston. Laura made her Art Factory debut in the world premiere of GATSBY (Mrs. Michaelis). Other Art Factory credits include SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, 9 TO 5 (Violet Newstead), REEFER MADNESS (Mae), INTO THE WOODS (Jack’s Mother), COMPANY (Joanne), CABARET (Fritzie/Fraulein Kost), SWEENEY TODD (Ensemble), HEAD OVER HEELS (Gynecia), and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Madame). Other favorite credits include THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Drowsy), BEEHIVE (Laura), NUNSENSE (Sr. Amnesia), SPELLING BEE (Rona Lisa Peretti), 1776 (Martha Jefferson), ROCKY HORROR (Janet), FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS (Georgeanne), NOISES OFF (Poppy), DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER (Suzette), and ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE… (Mother). When not on stage, Laura works as Sales Manager for All In Food (www.all in food.com), a delicious snack food company that gives back to help end food insecurity. Special thanks to Gill, J & L, her family, and her amazing friends for all their love and support. IG: @ladylalabeth
SETHE NGUYEN (Columbia) is a Vietnamese immigrant and recent graduate of the Texas Tech University Theatre program. They are super excited to perform in their third Art Factory show and grateful to be a part of this amazing community. They were most recently seen in multiple Texas Tech productions such as XANADU (Calliope/Aphrodite), Water by the Spoonful (Orangutan), and The Secretaries (Dawn), as well as in Runaways with On The Verge Theatre. They would like to thank the cast and directors at Art Factory and their professors at Tech!
LUKE J. HAMILTON (Rocky) is the Founding Executive Director of Art Factory. Behind the scenes, he also is the Director for many productions at Art Factory, as well as the Resident Choreographer. Luke has appeared across many Houston stages at the Alley Theatre, TUTS, Houston Grand Opera, Masquerade Theatre, The House of Blues, The Landing Theatre Company, Stages Repertory Theatre, and several other local theaters. Recent Art Factory selected credits include LITTLE WOMEN (Professor Bhaer), HAIRSPRAY (Link Larkin), GUTENBERG THE MUSICAL (Doug), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Brad), THE WILD PARTY (Oscar D'Armano), TRIASSIC PARQ (The Velociraptor of Innocence), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Franz), MURDER BALLAD (Michael), STRANGER SINGS (Mike), INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella's Prince), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Tom), DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS (Jonathan Harker), HAIR (Berger / Director), 9 TO 5 (Joe), METAMORPHOSES (Vertumnus and others), PIPPIN (Lewis / Director/ Choreographer), BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Gaston), XANADU (Terpsichore and others), HEAD OVER HEELS (Musidorous), A NEW BRAIN (Roger), SWEENEY TODD (Beadle Bamford), CABARET (Cliff Bradshaw), COMPANY (Peter), MONSTER, GATSBY (Gatsby / Lyricist), PIPPIN (Director / Choreographer), [TITLE OF SHOW] (Jeff), URINETOWN (Hot Blades Harry), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Rocky), GREASE (Eugene / Director), JASPER IN DEADLAND (Loki), TUCK EVERLASTING (Hugo), I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE, MURDER BALLAD, HEATHERS (Kurt Kelly), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Leaf Coneybear), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Clopin), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Simon Stride), REEFER MADNESS (Jimmy Harper), and SPRING AWAKENING (Hanschen). Regional Theatre Credits; Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) credits include ALL SHOOK UP (Featured Soloist / Dancer), OLIVER (Assistant Choreographer / Featured Dancer), A CHRISTMAS STORY, and THE MUSIC MAN. Alley Theatre Credits include four years of their annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Apparition / The Ghost of Christmas Future), HUCK FINN (Tom Sawyer), and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Other favorite credits include TRIASSIC PARQ (Velociraptor of Innocence), NEXT FALL (Luke), OKLAHOMA (Will Parker), THE FANTASTICKS (Matt), GUYS AND DOLLS (Sky Masterson), TARZAN (Tarzan), DOGFIGHT (Boland), METAMORPHOSES, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Simon Zealotes), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Dentist), and THE WILD PARTY (Jackie). Luke attended the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University. He is thrilled to see Art Factory closing out its ninth Season, and could not be more proud of the growth this company has made and all of the wonderful, talented, and passionate people involved. Follow him on IG: @lukejhamilton
NICOLE ERCAN (Eddie / Dr. Scott) is thrilled to be part of the madness of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! Art Factory Houston’s concert series featuring songs from the one and only Adele. Nicole has participated in shows with AF since 2019, debuting with NINE as part of the ensemble. Since then, she has participated in a number of showcases, JASPER IN DEADLAND, COMPANY (April), SWEENEY TODD (Beggar Woman), A NEW BRAIN (Mimi), and RUTHLESS (Judy/Ginger), TRIASSIC PARQ (Velociraptor of Science), THE WILD PARTY (Ensemble), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Eddie / Dr. Scott), and SWEET CHARITY (Ensemble). Nicole is thrilled to share an evening with cast and audience members for an unforgettable experience at the AF Houston!
CARYN FULDA (Usherette/Narrator), a RHS/RHPS (shadow cast) veteran, is in her happy place; she reprises the role from last season. She was last seen on the Art Factory stage in LITTLE WOMEN (Aunt March). Caryn made her professional acting debut in New Orleans and went on to study voice at LSU, where she performed at Swine Palace Theatre under the direction of Barry Kyle of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Recent credits include A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Domina), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Old Lady/Blair), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Amanda) at Art Factory, the world premiere of IO: A NEW MYTH (Dolores) at Pronoia Theatre, and THE LARAMIE PROJECT (Zubaida Ula, Catherine Connelly, and eight others) at Theatre Suburbia. Among her favorite past productions are INTO THE WOODS (Witch), 42nd STREET (Maggie), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Mary), and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Beatrice). She also recently workshopped the comic rock opera CHEATERS IN LOVE with Kevin McDonald (KIDS IN THE HALL). Voice acting credits include the animated series NEON LIGHTS (AI), dozens of audio plays, and a billion commercials. Caryn is also a composer/writer/producer/director, and co-founder of the sketch and musical comedy troupe, The 80s Kids. She thanks her husband David and their spoiled Rottie, Liberty Biberty, for their patience, love, and support. youtube.com/@carynfulda
ALANA GLOVER (Phantom) is delighted to be a part of her second show with the fantastic Art Factory company in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! She completed her BM in Vocal Performance at the University of Houston Moores School of Music. Her Art Factory debut was in LITTLE WOMEN (Helga / Cover). Alana has portrayed roles most recently as Pamina in THE MAGIC FLUTE, Alice in Hobson’s Choice, and Lindsey in GODSPELL. She is so grateful for her family and friends who give their love and support.
HALLI IMAN (Phantom) is thrilled to perform with Art Factory in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! A Houston resident since 2019, Halli reignited her passion for theatre in 2024 and has been actively training and performing ever since. She currently hones her craft with vocal lessons at Houston Voice Studio and acting classes under the direction of David Rainey. Favorite past credits include SISTER ACT (Ensemble), ALL SHOOK UP (Lorraine), THE CRUCIBLE (Tituba), ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Ensemble), and SHREK (Dragon/Lil Pig 2). Halli is incredibly grateful to the Art Factory for the opportunity to work with such talented and inspiring creatives.
CHRISTINE MOMPOINT (Phantom) is a Miami native and a first-generation college student of Haitian descent. Mompoint started with the Art Factory in September of 2022. She has performed in HAIRSPRAY (Dynamite / Motormouth Understudy), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Marcus Lycus), SWEET CHARITY (Helene), ROGER’S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (Fairy God Mother), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Usherette / Swing), THE WILD PARTY (Delores / Kate Understudy), MURDER BALLAD (Sara and Narrator Understudy), *SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Ensemble / Soldier #1 Understudy), STRANGER SINGS (Lucas), INTO THE WOODS (Granny/Giant), HAIR (Dionne), 9 TO 5 (Swing)**, METAMORPHOSES (Aphrodite and others), PIPPIN (Leading Player), DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Enchantress/ Silly Girl #2/ Napkin/ Belle Understudy), HOLD ME CLOSER BY CANDLELIGHT (Featured Vocalist), and IT’S BRITNEY B*TCH (Featured Vocalist). During AF’s production of XANADU (October 2022), Mompoint took on the role of Front House Manager. She continued this role during DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, while performing all of her acting roles, and assisted Artistic Director Colton Berry as a Production Assistant. Outside of Art Factory, Mompoint is a karaoke fanatic and lover of live performance. She is honored to serve as the lobby and stage manager for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.
JOSHUA A. MURRAY (Phantom) is returning for another show here at Art Factory. He is an aspiring musical theatre performer and screen actor who studied under Emily Tello Speck and Jesse GrothOlson. Born and raised in Houston, Joshua found a love for performance very early on, though he has only been working professionally for a few years. Through his studies, he has worked on shows like IN THE HEIGHTS (El Piragüero), LEGALLY BLONDE (Warner Huntington III), ANNA KARENINA (Stiva), AS YOU LIKE IT (Orlando), AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES, and SOME ENCHANTED EVENING. He has also appeared in short films such as DRIFTING APART (Dr. Michael Schwartz), CAN’T STOP LAUGHING (Aaron), and DON’T MIND ME (Anthony). Joshua began his professional work in musical theatre with Stageworks Theatre’s URINETOWN (Officer Barrel) and 9 TO 5 (Dwayne Rhodes), as well as Art Factory’s HAIRSPRAY (Edna Turnblad) and CINDERELLA (Lionel). If you care to follow his journey, find him on Instagram @The_Joshua_A_Murray. Thanks to this show, Joshua has also begun pursuing drag performance under the mentorship of Colton Berry/Scarlette Glitterlust. Follow her drag persona @Jizzelle.Glitterlust.
CHLOE RIDOLFO (Phantom) is originally from Los Angeles but recently moved to Houston last year after receiving her Master’s in Vocal Performance and Bachelor’s in Musical Theatre at West Texas A&M University. Chloe has been training in dance, acting, and singing since the age of 3, and performing for just as long. Some of her favorite performance credits include LITTLE WOMEN (Aunt March), SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Woman 2), and SWEENEY TODD (Pirelli). Opera credits include HMS PINAFORE (Buttercup), SUOR ANGELICA (La Badessa), COSI FAN TUTTE (Dorabella), THE GONDOLIERS (The Duchess), DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (Second Lady), and LA NAVARRAISE (Anita). In addition to performing, Chloe also served as the Adjunct Professor of Voice at WTAMU and has music directed many shows, including THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE and SHE LOVES ME. She recently made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2023, performing arias, trios, and ensemble pieces from across the opera canon. This is Chloe's second show with Art Factory and she is so excited to be back on the stage with her new theater family. Chloe would like to thank Colton and Luke for giving her this opportunity, as well as her husband for their love and support.
ABBI RODRIGUE (Phantom) is a Houston native and graduate of HCU with a BME in music education. Her passion for performing comes through in her work as a music teacher and music director. Most recently, she was seen in Art Factory’s LITTLE WOMEN (Beth March). Other Art Factory credits include HAIRSPRAY (Male Authority Figure), CINDERELLA (Joy), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Protean, u/s Hero), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Phantom, u/s Columbia), THE WILD PARTY (Nadine), STRANGER SINGS (Beetlejuice/Scientist, u/s Dustin), INTO THE WOODS (Cinderella’s Mother/Snow White), and REEFER MADNESS (Ensemble). Other recent and favorite roles have been DIVIDING THE ESTATE (Emily), CINDERELLA (Portia), JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Ladybug), and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (Hodel). She has also served as the resident music director for the Plaza Theater’s Litefooters program. She would like to thank her dear friends and roommates (and dog niece, Jodi) for their constant support, love, and laughter. @abee_not_abbi​​​
ADORA TEBOAH (Phantom) is thrilled to be taking the stage in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW! A passionate vocalist and young music educator, Adora has trained extensively in classical voice, musical theatre, jazz, and contemporary styles. Her previous performance credits include roles in community productions such as LEGALLY BLONDE, FOOTLOOSE, and RENT (Joanne). She currently teaches voice and piano at Muse Mantra School of Music & Arts, while pursuing a degree in Music Education with a focus on vocal pedagogy and choral studies. When she's not singing, she's reading, gaming, and singing some more. She dedicates this performance to anybody with a love or passion for music and the arts. IG: @adorabletb
ATHENA TRY (Phantom) is excited to share the stage with this company again for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2023 with a degree in Systems Engineering and spends her day working at Pepsi. Since moving to Texas, she has been seen in Stageworks Theatre’s production of THE WEDDING SINGER (Waitress 1/Ensemble), Art Factory’s productions of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Protean), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Phantom) and THE WILD PARTY (Mae Understudy/Ensemble), and at Moore Vision Entertainment’s CHICAGO (Ensemble) and BABY (Lizzie). Athena would like to take a moment to thank the cast for always being encouraging, her friends for giving her confidence, and her Noah for being her number one supporter.