BIOS
LUKE J. HAMILTON (Victor Frankenstein) 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, SHREK THE MUSICAL, Stages Repertory Theatre, and several other local theaters. Recent Art Factory selected credits include ROCKY HORROR (Rocky), 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
RAMAJ JAMAR (The Creature) is an American actor based in Houston. He has starred in HAIRSRAPY, THE WILD PARTY (Mr. Black), ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Rocky), A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS (Smokey Robinson/ Melvin Franklin), WHERE WERE YOU IN ‘65 (Bobby), THE COLORED MUSEUM (Miss Roj/ Junie), MACBETH (Macduff), MEDEA (Jason), MARCUS; OR THE SECRET OF SWEET (Shua), THE STORY (Neil), DREAMGIRLS (Wayne), and Fade to Black’s THE FLOW. Ramaj is a Princess Grace recipient for his work in theatre design. He is also a Drama League nominee for his film The Ring of Fire. Ramaj is a proud graduate of Texas Southern University and NYU Tisch.
HALLI IMANI (Elizabeth Frankenstein) is thrilled to be involved in her 3rd Art Factory production! 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.
ZACHARY TODD (Henry Clerval) is proud to be returning to Art Factory this season! Zachary has sung at Carnegie Hall, the National Opera Center in Manhattan, and with multiple featured ensembles at the TMEA Conference in San Antonio. They have served as Music Director and assistant for several productions at Amarillo Little Theatre and their alma mater, West Texas A&M University, where they received a BFA in Musical Theatre and the Branding Iron Theatre Award for Best Supporting Performer. Recent performance credits at Art Factory include SHREK (Shrek), HAIRSPRAY (Sketch/Link Larkin understudy), GUTENBERG! (Foley Sounds/Percussion), and CINDERELLA (Prince Christopher). Other previous credits include RENT (Ensemble), INTO THE WOODS (Baker), SWEENEY TODD (Beadle Bamford), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Chip Tolentino / Jesus Christ), BRIGHT STAR (Jimmy Ray Dobbs), MONSTERSONGS (Paul / The Werewolf), HAIRSPRAY (Wilbur Turnblad), and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Monsieur D'Arque / Ensemble). Opera credits include COSI FAN TUTTE (Chorus), DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (Sarastro), POSTCARD FROM MOROCCO (2nd Puppet), GALLANTRY: A SOAP OPERA OPERA (Dr. Gregg), and H.M.S. PINAFORE (Chorus). Zachary is also an award winning composer and arranger. Their acapella vocal arrangements have been performed at ICHSA semifinals, and their renditions of songs for Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT have been performed at several theaters. They are currently a member of the creative teams for multiple upcoming original works that he hopes to bring to Houston audiences soon. Zachary is grateful for another opportunity to share their gifts with audiences and their cast mates, and hopes you enjoy the show!
CARYN FULDA (Madame De Lacey),is excited to be involved in this brand new production. 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 husband David and their spoiled Rottie, Liberty Biberty, for their patience, love and support. youtube.com/@carynfulda
JULIA NOBLE (Agatha De Lacey) is a proud Savannah, GA native and a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, NY. She is truly so excited to celebrate, congratulate, and reminisce with you all on the unbelievable decade of achievements from ArtFactory - and to pay gratitude for all 72 opportunities she’s been given within it! Most recently seen in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Janet), 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), NINE (Necrophorus / Claudia alt.), GREASE (Patty Simcox), THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Olive), MURDER BALLAD [2018 and 2024] (Sara U/S), DISENCHANTED! (Rapunzel), A NEW BRAIN [2018] (Waitress / Nancy D.) [2022] (Rhoda), and the EaDo Playhouse production of LIZZIE (Alice Russel). Other Art Factory credits include: A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Protean / Vibrata), SWEET CHARITY (Rosie), CINDERELLA (Ensemble / Charles puppeteer), RUTHLESS (Eve), 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), 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), and SWEET CHARITY (Rosie) - plus over 30 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.
COLTON BERRY (Felix De Lacey) 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 SHREK THE MUSICAL (Pinocchio), ROCKY (Dr. Frank’n’Furter), 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
ELIZA WERNICK (Safie/The Female) once brought down the house moonwalking as Michael Jackson in a Houston living room — a quiet kid with a loud imagination who found her voice under stage lights, transforming shyness into bold storytelling.
A Houston native returning home, she's thrilled to join The Art Factory family for their 10th anniversary spectacular!
Past musical performances include belting as Marty Maraschino in GREASE (2005), commanding the spotlight as Velma Kelly in CHICAGO (2006), and scaling emotional heights as Rapunzel in INTO THE WOODS (2007), and bringing fire, fragility, and fierce resilience to Mimi Marquez in RENT.
She's grateful to those who believed in her spark, and to every audience willing to go on the ride.
LAURA H. R. NEWMAN (Justine Moritz) is thrilled to be back on the Art Factory stage! She was last seen as Magenta in ROCKY HORROR. Originally from Jackson, MS, Laura has been a proud Houstonian for over 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 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Pseudolus), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Mrs./Harriet), 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 Customer Relationship 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
NICOLE ERCAN (Louise Bonnet) is thrilled to be part of the magic of Art Factory's anniversary concert! She was excited to be seen in 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!
SAM LANK is thrilled to return to the Art Factory Stage after a year hiatus. Sam previously performed in appeared in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Monsieur D'Arque) HOLD ME CLOSER (Featured Soloist), XANADU (Euterpe) , IT'S BRITNEY, B*TCH (Feautured Soloist) and HEAD OVER HEELS (Vocal Ensemble) as well as THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Vocal Ensemble). Other credits include ANNIE (Lily St. Regis/Grace understudy), GYPSY (Agnes/Tessie Tura understudy), WHITE CHRISTMAS (Betty Haynes), and premiering choral pieces by Dan Forrest at Carnegie Hall. They are a member of the Houston Symphony Chorus. They would like to thank their partner Ethan for always supporting them whole-heartedly as well as their friends and family for their encouragement and love. They would also like to thank the cast and creative team of CHAMPAGNE AND SHOWTUNES for the time and effort they put into making this show look and sound beautiful.
DWAYNE LEE (Ensemble) is a native of Harrisburg, PA, now based in Houston, TX. He has appeared on Houston-area stages in The Color Purple (Grady) at MATCH Theater, Sister Act (TJ) with Art Park Players Theatre, and Rent (Benny) and Hairspray (Gilbert) at The Art Factory. Dwayne is thrilled to be returning for the new season and is excited to continue sharing his love of theater with audiences.
ALEXIS JOHNSON (Ensemble) is overjoyed to be returning to musical theater in her 2nd Art Factory production. She was last seen as Dragon in SHREK THE MUSICAL. With her roots in gospel choir, she’s always carried a deep love for music and the joy it brings. Alexis is rediscovering her spark for performing and couldn’t be more excited to share this experience with the audience. She’s grateful for her friends and family who continue to cheer her on.
CHLOE RIDOLFO (Ensemble) 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 fourth 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.