Chicken Tinders Artists
Cast
Noah Fletcher
Chicken
Pronouns: He/Him
Noah is excited to come back to the world of Chicken Tinders! He has most recently been Eddie in The Wild Party with Sound Theatre Company, the Elephant Gerald understudy and Zappy Squirrel understudy in The Pigeon gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza with Seattle Children’s Theatre, Marcus in Ingvar! A Musical Furniture Saga with Latitude Theatre, Anthony in Sweeney Todd with Harlequin Productions, Artie in Sunset Boulevard with Showtunes Theatre, and in Stranger Things: The Experience in Seattle, as well as touring around the greater Seattle area in The Innkeepers Christmas with Taproot Theatre. Noah received his BFA in Screen Acting with a minor in Musical Theatre at Chapman University. When he isn't acting, he is usually playing ball with his dog, Rover. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Janet Krupin
Fox
Pronouns: She/Her
Janet is an actress, writer, singer, and director known for her vibrant storytelling across stage and screen. On Broadway, she originated the role of Kylar in Bring It On: The Musical, was Dance Captain for Hands on a Hardbody, and performed in If/Then alongside Idina Menzel. She has played standout roles such as Maureen in Rent (Scotland Fringe) and Ilona in She Loves Me (Playmakers Rep). On screen, Janet appears in David Cross’s film Hits and in Netflix’s GIRLBOSS. As a filmmaker, she blends humor, heart, and musicality, most recently creating and starring as Etta Campbell in the queer film Sunset Road available on Amazon Prime. She is committed to public arts access, supporting nonprofit programming at the Academy of Children’s Theatre in her hometown of Tri-Cities, Washington.
Ania Briggs
Rose
Pronouns: She/Her
Ania is a Seattle based actor, vocalist, and jack of all trades. After graduating high school, Ania decided to continue her musical theatre education at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Some of her favorite roles include: Rita (White Christmas, The 5th Avenue Theatre), Fabian (Twelfth Night, Seattle Shakespeare Company), and Chiffon (Little Shop of Horrors, Village Theatre). Ania wants to thank her family, friends, and loving partner for their support. As always, this one is for Michelle.
Jeremy Steckler
Buddy
Pronouns: He/Him
Jeremy is an actor, director, and musician who is ecstatic to bring Buddy to life. Graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration and Drama, he has performed with Taproot Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare, and Union Arts Center in a range of plays from A Midsummer Night's Dream (Lysander) to The Hello Girls (Pvt. Matterson). Jeremy has recently branched out into film and can be seen in Cora Bora with Meg Stalter, The Comedown, and as Scott in The Grove. When he is not performing, Jeremy works at Redfin as a Content Marketing Specialist. He is eternally grateful to his family and partner for supporting him as he lives his dream of telling stories that entertain and change lives.
Rebecca Cort
Gigi Giblets
Pronouns: She/Her
Rebecca is clucking stoked to return to this silly show! Selected credits: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Amy March in Little Women (Seattle Rep/Milwaukee Rep). Jersey Boys, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Village Theatre). Sister Mary Robert in Sister Act and Suzanne in The Hello Girls (Taproot Theatre). Maureen in RENT and Brooke in Noises Off (Harlequin Productions). The Wild Party, The Humans (Sound Theatre). Founder of Cort Studios (@cort_studios) where she teaches Grotowski-based psychophysical acting. Also a drag king under Broy Tolton. @beckabrooke
Nathan A. Smith
Bernard La Plume
Pronouns: He/Him
Nathan is extremely excited to be back on the stage and back at his roots of new musicals. His most recent work was Ride The Cyclone (Ballyhoo Theatre). Nathan can also be found on the other side of the table as a director with his most recent work On A Clear Day You Can See Forever (Ballyhoo Theatre). He would like to thank the cast and creative team for making this such an amazing and unforgettable experience. He hopes you sit back, tune out the world out side of the theatre, and laugh your beak off!
Justin Tran
James
Pronouns: He/Him
Justin is an actor, music director and pianist based in Seattle. Past credits include work with Village Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare, Taproot Theatre, Pork Filled Productions, SIS Productions, Yun Theatre, Annex Theatre, and Seattle Public Theater. Justin has also worked as a teaching artist with the 5th Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, and is a founding member of Gaisma Theatre Group, a company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Grateful for the opportunity to work on new musical theatre! Thanks to MT. @justinttran
Gabe Zuniga
Alec/Elon/Ensemble
Pronouns: He/Him
Gabe (he/him) is so excited to be working with Copious Love Productions on Chicken Tinders. He has been lucky enough to call Seattle home since day one, and has found so much joy in discovering the artistic opportunities the city holds. Recent credits have been Zappy Squirrel and understudying as Pigeon in Seattle Children's Theatre’s The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza, Ensemble in Turbo Turkey Production’s Dark Clover: Butterfly Effect, and the Client in the indie production Pinku, directed by Kieran Parnell. Gabe loves working on new projects and seeing new art come to life. Loads of love to Dad, Petra, Pattie, Mom, and his freakish dog Alfie.
Cheyenne Barton
Lyla/Meredith/Ensemble
Pronouns: She/They
Cheyenne is thrilled to be a part of ChickenTinders! This is her first musical endeavor since university, and she's very excited to get to use her singing voice again. When she's not doing local theatre gigs, you can find her working as a freelance illustrator and YouTuber, crafting and creating from her home studio. Previous credits include Laughs in Spanish (Seattle REP), The Wolves (ACT), Sense & Sensibility (Village Theatre), and Little Women (Seattle REP). Thank you to her beloved Ares, Pepper, Sophie, Ace, and Nami for being the chaotic wind beneath her wings.
Band
Dr. William Bryant
Keyboard
Pronouns: He/Him
Dr. William Fletcher Bryant is an accomplished composer, conductor, organist, and woodwind specialist with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Washington in organ performance. Dr. Bryant currently serves as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Seattle. Dr. Bryant has also appeared with many Seattle area orchestras on the oboe/english horn and organ and currently holds the second clarinet seat with the Seattle Festival Orchestra where he also doubles on E-Flat and Bass Clarinets as well as organ. He has also performed with many local theater companies as a reed player performing on all the woodwind instruments and keys. He has also appeared as guest organist with numerous choral groups including Seattle Chorale Company, Bellevue Chamber Singers, and the Choirs at Seattle University. He has received many awards for his compositions and has pieces published both nationally and internationally.
Chris Monroe
Percussion
Pronouns: He/Him
Chris Monroe has been a free lance percussionist in the Seattle area since 1985. He has played with a wide variety of artists, from Don Rickles to the Bolshoi Ballet and everyone in between. Specializing in musical Theater he has worked extensively at the 5th avenue theater as well as the Village Theater, ACT, Paramount, Intiman and Seattle Rep. Career highlights include touring Canada and the US with the Opera Porgy and Bess, Do Jump Theater in NYC, touring with productions of Cabaret and Guys and Dolls and premiering the role of Big Lou in the Wedding Singer! Chris holds a BA and BM in music performance from the University of Washington.
Creative
Scott Zenreich
Book and Lyric By
Pronouns: He/Him
Scott is a writer, actor, and director living in Seattle. His play Pastry King, about rival Boston cannoli shops, debuted at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and his adaptation of Eric Kimmel's Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins was recently produced at Actors Theatre of Louisville. He has been fortunate to work on plays and musicals with Taproot Theatre Company, Latitude Theatre, Amphibian Stage, Undermain Theatre, WaterTower Theatre, Casa Manana, and Dallas Children's Theater. He earned a BFA in musical theatre from Emerson College. Scott is Artistic Director of Copious Love Productions and works on staff at Seattle Rep. For Adair.
John Gregor
Music and Lyrics
Pronouns: He/Him
John is the composer and lyricist of the global hit Pinkalicious The Musical, now in its 18th year Off-Broadway. He is also the creator of the musical With Glee (Book, Music, and Lyrics), which enjoyed an extended Off-Broadway run with Prospect Theater Company and received a Loewe Family Award. His musical adaptation of Gogol’s The Overcoat has been staged in London, at the Barrington Stage Company and at the New York International Fringe Festival. A prolific writer for young audiences, John’s credits include The Bully, The Changeling (Vital Theatre), and The Invention of Edison (Pittsburgh CLO). A New York resident, John holds an MFA in Musical Theatre Writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and a degree in Musical Theatre from Emerson College.
Jenny Cross
Director
Pronouns: She/Her
Jenny is pleased to be returning as director for Chicken Tinders having directed the workshop and staged reading in the spring of 2024. She’s an actor and teaching artist who directs for Taproot Theatre’s Acting Studio. (Favorites: Sound of Music, Frozen, Guys and Dolls, and Hello Dolly!) Other regional directing credits include The Thanksgiving Play (Woodinville Rep), Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka (Edmonds Driftwood Players), The Other Wiseman and Diary of Adam and Eve (Taproot Touring), The Good Bootlegger and Changes Make Seattle (Site Specific Cabaret at MOHAI). She produced and directed As You Like It (Rasa) and Two Gentlemen of Verona (Rasa) which was a finalist for Pick of the Fest for Seattle Fringe Festival. She is also currently developing two plays(Proximity and The Widow’s Club) written by her husband Jay Cross. Thanks for all your encouragement and support, honey!
Justin Tran
Music Director
Pronouns: He/Him
Justin is an actor, music director and pianist based in Seattle. Past credits include work with Village Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare, Taproot Theatre, Pork Filled Productions, SIS Productions, Yun Theatre, Annex Theatre, and Seattle Public Theater. Justin has also worked as a teaching artist with the 5th Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre KIDSTAGE, and is a founding member of Gaisma Theatre Group, a company dedicated to supporting musical theatre writers of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Grateful for the opportunity to work on new musical theatre! Thanks to MT. @justinttran
Adair Rice
Production Manager/Dramaturg
Pronouns: She/They
Adair is thrilled to return to Taproot Theatre Company where they most recently directed the West Coast premiere of Eric Kimmel’s Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins and is also excited to return to the world of Chicken Tinders, after producing and acting as dramaturg and producer for the workshop in 2024. A graduate of University of Montana and on staff at Seattle Rep, Adair is a firm believer in the arts creating a safe space in the community and hopes the heart of this show helps others feel seen. Many thanks to my beautiful flock of friends and family, my menagerie of animals and my very own Chicken.
Kathryn Louise
Stage Manager
Pronouns: She/Her
Katt is an award winning Theatre Magic Maker who lives, works, and plays on Coast Salish land. Katt has spent most of the last 25 years performing, designing, and stage managing in the Seattle area - though this is the first time she’s worked with so many chickens! She has a double BFA from the University of Montana (Theatre Design Tech & Dance) and was the Production Associate at Taproot Theatre from 2020-2023. Favorite credits include: The Co-Conspirator’s Sponsored By The Void (LD & SM), Seattle Theatre Group’s DANCE This (SM), TTC’s Book of Will (SM) and Last Drive To Dodge (SM). All her love to her cute husband and handsome pupper. kathryn-louise.com
Erin Owens
Assistant Stage Manager
Pronouns: She/They
Erin is an East Coast native debuting at Copious Love Productions! As an alum of the College of William and Mary she continues her artistic journey for inclusion and social justice both on and behind stage. She has worked with many local theaters including Taproot Theatre, Latitude Theatre, Fever Originals, Seattle Rep, Intiman Theatre, and ArtsWest! Thank you Copious Love Productions for providing an amazing opportunity to show that chickens deserve love too! <3
Jeremy Dumont-Eton
Choreographer
Pronouns: He/Him
Jeremy is a choreographer whose work spans regional theater, opera, and special events across the country. His select credits include Guys & Dolls and 42nd Street (Bucks County Playhouse); West Side Story (North Carolina Theatre); A Christmas Carol (Dallas Theater Center); Eugene Onegin, The Marriage of Figaro (The Dallas Opera); West Side Story, Rock of Ages, Jekyll & Hyde, and Spamalot (Casa Mañana); Spring Awakening, A Chorus Line, and The Boy From Oz (Uptown Players); and A Year with Frog and Toad and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Dallas Children’s Theater). Jeremy has also choreographed for the Turtle Creek Chorale and served as choreographer for the American Heart Association’s National Gala. He is thrilled to be making his Seattle theater debut with Chicken Tinders.
Greg Paladino
Orchestrator
Pronouns: He/Him
Greg is a conductor and pianist based in NYC with work spanning musical theatre, opera, concerts, cabarets, and new work development. He is a frequent collaborator with MasterVoices Chorus (The Frogs, Blind Injustice) and regional theaters around the country. Off Broadway: Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song, Three Houses, White Rose. Regional: Hard Road to Heaven (Bucks County Playhouse). National Tour: My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, Bat out of Hell. @paladinokeys
A. Stephenson
Design Associate
Pronouns: He/Him
A. Stephenson (he/him) wears many hats in this production of Chicken Tinders. With BFA in illustration with an emphasis on design and visual development , he is a Hair and Makeup Artist with a specialty in SFX and Fabrication. He has done both film and live performance work and works on staff at Seattle Rep.
Bella Rivera
Scenic Designer
Pronouns: They/Them
Bella is a Chicanx scenic designer, props designer, and scenic painter originally from San Diego, CA. Selected credits include work with Seattle Public Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Island Shakespeare Festival, ArtsWest, Taproot Theatre, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Annex Theatre, and Theatre Battery. They are a two time Gregory Award nominee, most recently for Outstanding Scenic Design (2025). They are currently Lead Props Artisan at Village Theatre. Bella is passionate about utilizing theatrical design to bring dynamic stories from Queer/BIPOC creators to life on Seattle stages. bellariveradesign.com
Cailin Short
Technical Director
Pronouns: She/They
Cailin Maureen Short (she/they) is an Emmy-winning producer with experience in film, theatre, television, and events. She earned a BFA in Theatre Studies and Scenic Design from The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago. Outside the entertainment industry, Cailin is also a freelance interior designer and general contractor; among her notable credits is the design and buildout of Entente, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Chicago. Her recent roles include Environment Designer/Immersive Media Producer at PBS Wisconsin. She currently works as Technical Coordinator at Village Theatre.
Kilah Williams
Costume Designer
Pronouns: She/Her
Kilah is a costume designer and maker working around the Pacific Northwest. She hails from Louisiana but moved to the great state of Washington after finishing her education. She studied costume design and construction at Baylor University, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and a training program at the Teatro Piccolo in Milan. She has worked locally with Island Shakespeare Festival, Seattle Academy, IAJ Media, Chrysalis Circus, Taproot Theatre, Annex Theatre, Latitude Theatre and others. She was thrilled to collaborate with all the talented artists on this team.
Amber Granger
Sound Designer
Pronouns: She/Her
This is Amber’s first time working with Copious Love and she is thrilled to be a part of this team bringing this egg-citing new musical to you. Amber is an Artistic Ensemble Member at Latitude Theatre, which is a title she wears with pride. All the love to Nichlas and Zelda. Select Sound Design Credits: Ingvar! A Musical Furniture Saga (BroadwayWorld Award Winner), Victorian Christmas Cards: Return 2 Sender, Monstrous Regiment (Latitude Theatre), The Wave (and what came after) (ACT Contemporary Theatre), Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith (Centerstage Theatre). Assistant Sound Design Credits: STEW (ACT Contemporary Theatre). You can connect with Amber online at ambergrangersound.weebly.com.
David Baldwin
Lighting Designer
Pronouns: He/Him
David is a 1988 graduate of Cornish College of the Arts. Since graduating Dave has made a career in Theater working as a lighting and scenic designer, scenic carpenter, automation engineer and technical director. Included in his many institutions of employment are: Intiman Theater, ACT theater, Ballet Alaska, Anchorage Light Opera, The Seattle Opera, The Seattle Repertory theater, The Village Theater, The Seattle Children’s Theater, The 5th Ave Theater, and many of Seattle’s smaller fringe theaters. Dave is pleased to roost here at Copious Love for a bit.
Montse Garza
Lighting Associate
Pronouns: She/Her
Montse is a bilingual Latina director, writer, actor, and lighting designer raised in south Texas near the border. She earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Theater Arts from MIT before relocating to Seattle. In the three years she has lived here, Montse has collaborated with several companies including Sound Theatre Company, Yun Theatre, Shattered Glass Project, Dacha, and many others. She is an Ensemble Member with Latitude Theatre and a Company Member at eSe Teatro, where she directed their 2025 mainstage production, Cornelia’s Visitors. Currently, Montse is performing as Juliet in an educational tour of Romeo & Juliet with Union Arts Center. She is thrilled to be working with Copious Love Productions for the first time! montsegarza.com
Meilee Riddle
Photographer/Videographer
Pronouns: She/Her
Meilee is a multidisciplinary arts worker passionate about fostering inclusive, community-driven spaces in the arts. Her work spans across Seattle’s film, music, and theater communities. She hopes to continue making spaces where people feel connected, inspired, and empowered through art and storytelling. She is currently on staff as Production Lead at The Vera Project.
Annett Mateo
Puppet Designer
Pronouns: She/Her
Annett (she/her) believes anything can be a puppet! She has made all kinds of puppets out of all kinds of materials for people, projects and theatres both nationally and internationally. In her career as a professional puppet designer and builder she has built marionettes, Muppet type puppets, rod puppets, large body/costume style, modified Banraku, shadow and pretty much every other kind of puppet. She has attended the O'Neill Theatre conference for Puppetry a number of years and is now on staff there. She has been a member of a puppet improv group, done theatre performances for adults and is a regular participant of regional puppet slams. You can view her puppets on Puppetlandia.com.
Kendall Yoder
Props Designer
Pronouns: They/Them
Kendall (they/them) is a local PNW props artisan and scenic carpenter. They are a graduate from Central Washington University with a bachelor of Arts in theatre production, film production, and screenwriting. Since graduating in 2020, they have collaborated with a variety of Seattle favorite theatres, including Intiman Theatre, Village KIDSTAGE Everett, Village Mainstage, and Taproot Theatre. When not designing they are often onstage, in front of the camera, or teaching youth theatre performance and technical classes within the greater Seattle area. Kendall is also co-creator and co-producer of the Washington based film company Toxic Chainsaw Films, directing, designing, and producing short films, web series', and participating in local, national, and global film slams and festivals. This is one of many premiere shows Kendall has helped design for, and they are super excited to get another new, amazing show up on stage!
With Copious Thanks
Scott Wheeler
Nancy Schaeffer
Marci Watson
Jeff Burleson and Olivia de Guzman
Joie & John Gregor Sr.
Petite Wine
Alan and Lauren Zenreich
Artists from the 2024 Workshop: Claire Marx, Cassi Q Kohl, Brandon Riel, Nik Doner, Keola Kapulani Holt, Ays Garcia, Ricco Lastrapes
Seattle Rep
Taproot Theatre Company
Latitude Theatre
Ayana Uriu
Fune Tautala
Chris Clark
Anna Tatelman
Ana Hagedorn
The Copious Love Board: Jessica Gentile, Olivia Lee, Nandita Kamath, Liling Kong, Nicole Suyama, Deshanna Brown, Matt Dela Cruz, Eloisa Cardona, Tammis Doyle
Nikki Visel
Gina Cavallo
Zane Exactly
Lexi Clements
Giao Nguyen
Jenna Abbassi
Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Charles Calhoun
Sarah Winsor
Jasmine Joshua
Nathan Young
Eric from Direct-Transport
Village Theatre Kidstage
Victory Studios