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VICTORIA RITCHIE (JO MARCH) is incredibly honored to return to the Art Factory stage. Victoria is a proud Houston native but spent 5 years dedicated to studying the humanities in New York City. She graduated with a BA in Classics and a BFA in Creative Writing (Playwriting/Poetry) from CUNY Brooklyn College. While in New York, she studied acting with Brad Fleischer and at Stella Adler Studio of Acting with Jon Korkes. She has studied various vocal techniques with Chris Dilley, Colton Berry, and Shelley Auer. Previous Art Factory credits include HAIRSPRAY (Penny), A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Philia), SWEET CHARITY (Charity) [2025], CINDERELLA (Female Swing), THE WILD PARTY (Kate), TRIASSIC PARQ (T-Rex 2), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Dot/Marie), PIPPIN (Leading Player) [2020], GREASE (Marty), JASPER IN DEADLAND (Eurydice), HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL (Veronica), DISENCHANTED! (Snow White), 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Logainne), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (Ensemble), A NEW BRAIN (Lisa) [2016, 2018], BROOKLYN (Brooklyn), LIZZIE (Emma), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Lucy), SWEET CHARITY (Charity) [2017], REEFER MADNESS (Lecturer) [2017], LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Audrey II), and SPRING AWAKENING (Ilse). Other favorite credits include BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL (Shelley), INTO THE WOODS (Rapunzel), URINETOWN (Soupy Sue), JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Mary), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Janet), and ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Winnifred). Victoria is beyond grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the most brilliant artists in Houston. @toritchie92
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ZOE TEMPLE ( Meg March / Clarissa) is ecstatic to be making her Art Factory debut in Little Women! After finishing up her Musical Theatre studies at Missouri State University she returned to Houston where she plans to pursue a career as an actor! Some of her favorite past roles include URINETOWN (Hope Cladwell), MEDDLING KIDS: A SCOOBY DOO PARODY MUSICAL!(Daphne Blake), 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Rona Lisa Peretti), THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Wednesday Addams), NUNSENSE (Sister Robert Anne), and DROWNING GIRLS (Bessie). She wants to thank her friends, family, and Brandon Russell for constantly pushing her to do her absolute best. Enjoy the show!
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ABBI RODRIGUE (Beth March) 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 ArtFactory’s HAIRSRAPY (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​​​
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KAYLEIGH FRANK (Amy March) is so excited for second art Art Factory production! Kayleigh is a Houston native with over 15 years of experience in musical theatre and an A.A. in Drama. She’s returning to the stage after a 3-year break to raise her almost 3-year-old son, Luka, who is the absolute light of her life! Recently, she’s been living her fairytale dream as a princess performer with Enchanted Events and Princesses of the Woodlands, and previously studied in SHSU’s acting/directing program. Huge thanks to the incredible Art Factory family for such a warm welcome, her real-life family and friends, and Rodrigo whose love and support keep her grounded and glowing. Kayleigh’s favorite credits include MAMMA MIA! (Sophie), XANADU (Aphrodite), THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (Mary), THE LAST LIFEBOAT (Angela), ANNIE (Lily), THE LITTLE MERMAID (Sebastian), SEUSSICAL (Gertrude), INTO THE WOODS (Witch), PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Molly), 13! THE MUSICAL (Molly), and FARCE OF HABIT (Barb). @kayleighhknight
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CRYSTYL SWANSON (Marmee March) is a Houston native, who cut her chops in church, and given her passion for the stage, started working professionally in commercials, print work and musical theatre. She also was a finalist in the Miss Texas and Miss Tennessee pageants, where she went on to win overall preliminary talent. After receiving her Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma City University where she studied with the world renown Florence Birdwell (RIP), Crystyl continued to pursue her passion for theatre. Crystyl appeared in the Broadway production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Chorus) which featured Donny Osmond in the Chicago Theatre and in the off-Broadway production of the world premiere of THE MOST MISERABLE CHRISTMAS TREE (Miss Willow). Some of her favorite credits include WILD PARTY (Queenie), COMPANY (Sarah), AIDA (Amneris), BAT BOY (Meredith), DISENCHANTED (Jasmine & Belle), GATSBY (The Green Light), NINE (Luisa Contini), THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Audrey), RENT (Maureen), NOW THAT YOU’VE SEEN ME NAKED (Dr. Hibble), WORKING (Waitress & Hooker) and XANADU (Melpomene/Medusa). Crystyl is absolutely thrilled to onstage again and sends a huge thank you to her community for their never-ending support - Pickleball friends, OT girls, friends, family and her husband! @cricket428
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​Caryn Fulda (Aunt March) is loving revisiting LITTLE WOMEN; she previously played Amy in a “stage adaptation” in her parents’ living room. A few years later she 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. LITTLE WOMEN marks her eighth production at Art Factory, most recently appearing in the all-female production of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (Domina). Other recent credits: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Usherette/Narrator), 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). Voice acting credits include the animated series NEON LIGHTS (AI), dozens of audio plays, and a billion commercials. She recently workshopped the comic rock opera CHEATERS IN LOVE with Kevin McDonald (KIDS IN THE HALL). Caryn is also a composer/writer/producer/director, and co-founder of the sketch and musical comedy troupe, The 80s Kids. In her free (?!) time she is a top-ten nationally-ranked trivia competitor along with her husband. She thanks David and their spoiled Rottie, Liberty Biberty, for their patience, love and support. youtube.com/@carynfulda
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COLTON BERRY (Laurie / Rodrigo) 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 RENT (Roger), GUTENBERG (Bud), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar Lindquist and other characters), ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Dr. Frank'n'Futer), 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 (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), PIPPIN (Pippin), [TITLE OF SHOW] (Hunter), URINETOWN (Bobby Strong), THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Jamie), WIZARD OF OZ (Lion), THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Frank’N’Furter), GREASE (Doody/Teen Angel), TUCK EVERLASTING (Miles Tuck), HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (Hedwig), MURDER BALLAD (Tom), 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), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar), REEFER MADNESS (Ralph/Jesus), LITTLE SHOW 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), THE WILD PARTY (Burrs), AIDA (Radames), BIG RIVER (Huckleberry Finn), and BAT BOY (Bat Boy). @colberry
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KALEB COLE (Mr. Lawrence) is excited to share the stage with the March Women in LITTLE WOMEN)! Some of his favorite past roles include CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Mr. Beauregarde), MATILDA THE MUSICAL (Agatha Trunchbull), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Charlie Brown), WEST SIDE STORY (Mouthpiece), TUCK EVERLASTING (The Carny / Man in the Yellow Suit cover), NELL GWYN (Killigrew), ANTIGONE (Ensemble), THE TUNNELS (Steven), and CHOICES (Sam). Kaleb is a lover of big hair, big harmonies, and even bigger dance breaks. He’s beyond excited to be a part of this fabulous cast! IG: @Therocker20032
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LUKE J. HAMILTON (Professor Bhaer) 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 HAIRSPRAY (Link Larkin), GUTENBERG THE MUSICAL (Doug), SWEET CHARITY (Oscar), 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 Barker), HAIR (Berger), 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), 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). 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 received extensive musical theatre and dance training at the Houston International Ballet Academy, the Tribble School, the Royal Academy for Performing Arts, the Humphrey’s School of Musical Theatre, and he trained privately in dance, voice, and acting for over twelve years. Luke is thrilled to see Art Factory entering its 7th 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
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ROBBY BLACK (Mr. Brooke / Braxton ) is thrilled to be back on stage with Art Factory. His passion for music was first nurtured in school choirs and barbershop quartets. In 2015, he helped found Space City Sound — an internationally-ranked barbershop chorus — and served as the bass section leader for seven years. He then began to pursue musical theater — first performing in musical revues paying tribute to trailblazing composers like IRVING BERLIN, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN, and more. His theatrical credits include HAIRSPRAY (Corny Collins), COMPANY (Paul), SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Soldier 1/Photographer), THE WILD PARTY (Eddie), ASSASSINS (The Proprietor/u.s. John Wilkes Booth), and SWEET CHARITY (Doorman & others/u.s. Vittorio Vidal). Robby currently sings baritone in a chamber choir called Cantare.
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ALANA GLOVER (Swing) is delighted to be a part of her first show with the fantastic Art Factory company in the production of LITTLE WOMEN! She completed her BM in Vocal Performance at The University of Houston Moores school of Music. 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.
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STEPHANIE WELDER (Mrs. Kirk / Marmee / Aunt March Understudy) A longtime lover of theatre, Stephanie joined the company of NINE in Art Factory’s 2019 season, after years of patronage as an audience member. Since then she has gone on to appear in other Art Factory productions A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, SWEET CHARITY, INTO THE WOODS, WILD PARTY, JASPER IN DEADLAND, DIVAS, TUCK EVERLASTING, URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL (Ma Strong), THE WIZARD OF OZ, MONSTER: THE MUSIC OF LADY GAGA, COMPANY, and CABARET (Fraulein Schneider). Stephanie has also performed with Galveston’s Island ETC in A TWISTED CHRISTMAS CAROL (Darla Johnson).