Invincible - The Musical
Cast Bios
KHAMARY ROSE (Romeo) (he/him) is a young, multi-faceted artist with an extreme passion and love for his craft. Khamary began pursuing acting of many forms at the ripe age of 13. TV/Film credits include OWN's "Cooking Up Christmas," BET's "The Bobby Brown Story" and “Tales,” Bounce Network's "Saints and Sinners," and Warner Brother's "Max" and "Fist Fight." Theater credits include Next to Normal (Gabe) at The Kennedy Center, Into The Woods (Jack) at Holy City Arts, The Me Nobody Knows (reading), and Choir Boy (reading).
KAY SIBAL (Juliet)(she/her) A recent graduate of UCLA's Musical Theater program, Kay Sibal is excited to take the stage with INVINCIBLE. She was previously involved with the show as an ensemble member in the staged reading at the Bourbon Room last November. With a background in pop and choral music, she can't wait to bring Juliet to life. Thanks to her mom and brothers for their faith, and to her dad for helping her "be brave" from above. Kaydsib.weebly.com
SHARON LEAL (Madame Capulet) can most recently be seen in the smash hit HBO MAX reboot, “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” which has already been renewed for a second season! Sharon’s career began to take off after playing the teenager, Dahlia Creed, on the daytime soap opera “Guiding Light.” Sharon is well-known for her role in the Oscar-winning film Dreamgirls, opposite Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy. She starred opposite Tyler Perry and Janet Jackson in the hit romcom franchise "Why Did I Get Married" and has been in other feature films. On the TV side, Sharon can be seen starring in The CW’s “Supergirl,” “Legacy,” and the Emmy-winning “Boston Public.” Sharon’s stage work includes show stopping performances in Little Shop Of Horrors, Into The Woods, Ain’t Misbehavin, West Side Story, Rent, and Stop Kiss.
DIONNE GIPSON (Madame Montague)(she/her) hails from Atlanta Georgia, by way of Peoria, Illinois. She is an alumni of Florida A&M and Penn State University. She began her professional career at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. Then went on to sing professionally for Rick Springfield, Wayne Brady and Public Enemy. She has written songs for the films Josie and the Pussycats and Black Dynamite and has co-written alongside greats like Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Raphael Saadiq and Jane Weidlin of the Go Go’s. Her film acting credits include Sweet Home Alabama, Squatters and the Netflix hit, Pee Wee's Big Holiday. She has guest starred on the television shows “Criminal Minds,” “The Young and the Restless” and “Greenleaf” on OWN. Dionne also starred as a recurring guest on the CBS series “NCIS,” and Amazon Prime’s “The Wilds.” She currently finished a run of For the Record: Tarantino and wrapped on the feature film My Divorce Party releasing this winter. For more info please follow her on Instagram @dionnegipson or contact Shelter Entertainment.
BRENNIN HUNT (Paris) (he/him) is best known for playing the lead role, Roger Davis, in FOX's broadcast of RENT Live in January of 2019. A long-time performer, Brennin began his acting career in 2015 guest starring in ABC's hit series “Nashville ''as Sullivan Fitzgerald. He made his film debut as Marco Figueroa in Walking With Herb alongside George Lopez and Oscar-nominated actors Edward James Olmos and Kathleen Quinlan. The movie also features Brennin's original song "Can't Hold a Candle." In the summer of 2019 he made his Broadway debut as the lead role, Edward Lewis, in Pretty Woman: The Musical.
A native of Harrah, Oklahoma, Brennin and his family lived for the better part of the last decade in Nashville where he pursued his passion as a singer-songwriter. He co-wrote "I Can't Do This'' with Vince Gill and the song is featured on Gill's album Down To My Last Bad Habit. Brennin has independently released several songs that have generated millions of streams and have been featured on numerous TV shows. In 2016, he was featured in Rolling Stone Country as one of the “10 Artists You Need To Know.” In 2018, he partnered with YWCA for his single "Rip off the Rearview" featuring Vince Gill. The music video became Brennin's first #1 video on CMT. Hunt has toured the world opening for mainstream artists as well as entertaining U.S. and NATO forces overseas. Brennin lives in Oklahoma City with his wife Kelly and their four children, Henley, Lennon, Collins and Cohen. INVINCIBLE is Brennin’s Los Angeles theater debut. @brennin
ARI NOTARTOMASO (Benvolio) (they/them) is a gender non-binary actor and recurring viral singing sensation, known for putting a queer twist on musical theater classics. Ari made their feature film debut in Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin and stars as Cynthia in the upcoming musical TV show “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” on Paramount+. Deepest gratitude to Jed Abrahams and the KMR team, my wonderful family and friends, and the entire INVINCIBLE crew. For more information, follow Ari on all socials @arinotartomaso or contact KMR agency. This is Ari’s LA theater debut!
JULIA HARRIMAN (Nura) (she/her) Credits include: Hamilton first national tour (Eliza) / and Peggy tour, which opened in Puerto Rico with Lin Manuel Miranda. Julia was a vocalist on Hamilton’s Hamil-drop “First Burn.” She is a co-writer and featured artist on Netflix‘s “The Eddy” soundtrack. Julia is also a singer-songwriter with music out on all platforms. Huge thank you to the INVINCIBLE creative team for this incredible opportunity and so much love to this talented cast! IG: @Lia_Man
JON PATRICK WALKER (Friar) (he/him) has appeared on Broadway (Peter & The Starcatcher, High Fidelity, Young Frankenstein, White Liars/Black Comedy), Off-Broadway (Twelfth Night, Debbie Does Dallas, The Compleat Works of William Shakespeare {Abridged}), regionally (Old Globe, Huntington, Williamstown Theater Festival, Milwaukee Rep, Yale Rep), as well as on Film (Winter’s Tale, Secret Lives of Dentists, Substance of Fire) and on Television (Series lead on FOX’s “Holding the Baby,” also on NBC’s “Fighting Fitzgeralds;” guest appearances on “Law & Order: SVU,” “Sex and the City,” “Blue Bloods,” and others). Most recently, Jon played King George to rave reviews on the National Tour of Hamilton. An acclaimed singer and songwriter, Jon has also released five critically lauded albums of original music, most recently The Rented Tuxedo and Other Songs, recorded in Nashville. He is currently writing a comedic rock musical adaptation of Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus called The Devil & Doctor Faust, and is at work on a new album. Jon attended Carnegie Mellon Drama and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. He is married to the actress Hope Davis. They have two beloved daughters and an adored dog called Jennie. @jonpatrickwalker
AARON ALCARAZ (Mercutio/Ensemble/Romeo Understudy) (he/him) is an actor based in New York City and Los Angeles. He has been seen on Broadway as a swing and Kevin G Understudy in Mean Girls and Off-Broadway as Jack in Trevor The Musical. Other favorite theater credits include the 20th Anniversary National Tour of Rent (Angel), Kinky Boots (Harry/Charlie US) and In The Heights (Sonny). Film and television credits include Trevor The Musical on Disney+, “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” and “The Equalizer.” BFA from Ithaca College. All the love and thanks to his family, his friends, and his team. @aaronreads
JOSH STROBL (Tybalt/Ensemble)(he/him) is thrilled to be back performing in SoCal! Broadway: Dear Evan Hansen (U/S Evan, Jared, and Connor). Regional: Newsies (Jack Kelly, SSMT). Training: University Of Michigan. Winner of the 2016 Jimmy Awards. Endless gratitude to Sherry Kayne, The Telsey Office, and the entire INVINCIBLE team. Special shoutout to my incredibly supportive family! @jstrobes77
STEVEN AGDEPPA (Ensemble/Friar Understudy) (he/him, they/them) is excited to be making their Wallis debut. Credits: Cats, Newsies, In The Heights (La Mirada), Mamma Mia (EastWest Players), The Music Man (Musical Theater West). He has performed in stage shows at Disneyland. Steven choreographs for the non-profit performing group The Young Americans, whose purpose is musical outreach in schools. A certified yoga instructor, they also teach yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Thanks to his family, sisters, and fiancé, Nick, for their unending support. Special thanks to Lisa and Julie at Go2Talent, The Telsey Office, and the Invincible creative team for this wonderful opportunity. Instagram: Stadam.agdeppa
GILLIAN BOZAJIAN (Ensemble) (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Wallis debut in the World Premiere of INVINCIBLE! Regional credits: Catch Me If You Can (Arena Stage); Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street (3-D Theatricals); Mamma Mia! (La Mirada Theatre); Elf (Tuacahn Center for the Performing Arts); Sweet Charity (Reprise 2.0, directed by Kathleen Marshall). Proud UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television alum. A special thank you to the entire INVINCIBLE team, everyone at The Wallis, The Telsey Office, and GTA. @gillianbozajian
CAMERON FIELD ( Ensemble)(he/him), one of Australia’s most sought after talents is ecstatic to be cast in INVINCIBLE with a legendary creative team like no other. Cameron began working professionally at a young age with credits such as Australia’s original cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, understudy of Pugsley in The Addams Family, FAME The Musical, 13 The Musical, and more. Other credits include lead dancer of “Dance Moms” Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler’s international tour, Disney’s “The Next Step” and assisting world-renowned choreographers. Throughout his career, Cameron has been creating dance and performance content while working with brands such as Samsung, Sketchers, and ALO Yoga to name a few. He has gained an audience of over 1M across all platforms. He would love to thank his mentors and family in Australia and the entire team at MSA Agency. Socials: @cameronfield_
SOPHIA HALL (Ensemble) (she/her) is a Kansas City raised professional dancer living in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her BFA in commercial dance at Pace University in New York City. Since graduating, Sophia became a dancer for pop star Jojo Siwa. She can be seen in her music videos and her most recent tour, D.R.E.A.M The Tour. Other credits include music videos with Fat Joe, Samantha J, Hilary Roberts, and others. She has worked with choreographers such as Richy Jackson, Liz Imperio, David Moore, and Karla Garcia. Sophia is so excited to be making her musical theater debut in Invincible!
NADJA HAYES (Ensemble) (she/her) is a twenty-three-year-old Jersey native who has been trained in various styles of dance since she was three years old. She discovered her love of theater through dance and while attending an afterschool program at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. During her four years at the Kimmel Center, Nadja performed in various musicals and worked her way up from dance captain to a principal role. She is currently signed to Clear Talent Group Agency in New York City and Los Angeles. Nadja currently resides in LA and travels coast to coast to continue training and expanding her portfolio and love for the art of performance and dance. Her favorite credits include co-starring on the TV show “The Last O.G.” and dancing with Shakira at SuperBowl LIV.
ERIC MYRICK (Ensemble/Mercutio and Tybalt Understudy) (he/him) Regional: William Grant Still & The Harlem Renaissance (World Premiere: Walt Disney Concert Hall), Bestseller (World Premiere: International City Theatre). Film: Tina Town, A Royal Family Holiday, A Royal Family Christmas, R#J (Sundance / SxSW). Television: “Good Trouble” (Freeform), “The Affair” (Showtime), “Jane The Virgin” (CW), “Idiotsitter” (Comedy Central), “GLOW” (Netflix). Proud union member and proud graduate of The University of Michigan (BFA, Acting)
IAN PAGET (Ensemble) (he/him) can be seen next in season one of Onyx/Hulu's “Reasonable Doubt,” directed by Kerry Washington, and Hulu's “Welcome to Chippendales” from “Pam & Tommy” creator Robert Siegel. Ian’s theater credits include: BWAY; Soul Doctor, Leap Of Faith, Mamma Mia! As well as This Ain’t No Disco! (Atlantic Theatre Company), Paul in A Chorus Line (The Muny), Arab in West Side Story (Sadler's Wells Theatre), Anselmo in Man of La Mancha (Westport Country Playhouse), Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots directed by Des McAnuff (La Jolla Playhouse), Escape to Margaritaville (La Jolla Playhouse). His Film and TV credits include: Rock of Ages, Step Up Revolution, “Katy Keene,” “Mozart in the Jungle,” “One Life To Live,” “Lip Sync Battle,” “Dancing With The Stars,” “America’s Got Talent,” and “Saturday Night Live.” Ian is also a content creator. His viral videos have received over 100 million views across platforms and in 2021, Ian was nominated for GLAAD'S first-ever "TikTok Queer Advocate of the Year." All my love to my family and team. TikTok: @ianpaget_ Insta: @ianpaget
LYRIC RACHAE (Ensemble, Juliet and Nura Understudy)(she/her) is a multimedia entertainer, singer, songwriter and actress born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. While studying voice, drama and dance at DeKalb School of The Arts, Lyric performed in numerous stage productions, among them The Wizard of Oz at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Lyric received her Bachelor of Music from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Since graduating, Lyric has performed around the nation at Music Festivals such as Summerfest ’18 and Music Midtown ’18 opening for artists such as Janelle Monae, Imagine Dragons, Kendrick Lamar and more. In 2019, she joined the frontline of Atlanta’s premiere party band Simply Irresistible (S.I) While live performances were on hold during the early days of the pandemic, Lyric created a music entertainment podcast on Instagram called “Tour Life Show” (@tourlifeshow). Her co-hosts are Ronnie Garret (Tyler Perry’s music director) and Justin C. Gilbert (Keyboardist for artists such as Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys). Lyric will soon be seen co-hosting the daytime variety show “You Got Next” with Elvin Ross. The program highlights STEM and performing arts students from around the world to showcase their inventions and innovative creations that can potentially change the world. The show is slated to premiere on Discovery+ in 2023.
KRYSTLE ROSE SIMMONS (Ensemble/Madame Montague and Madam Capulet Understudy) (she/her) is an award-winning singer, actress, and VO performer, most recently receiving two Webby Awards for Best Voice Skills (Nat Geo’s Kids Challenge: Name that Animal). Some of her credits include appearances on “ICSYV” S1E8, the “Ellen DeGeneres Show”, and Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live.” Regional credits include theater productions like The Andrews Brothers (Musical Theater West), The Christians (Center Theater Group), The Baby Dance: Mixed (Ovation Award Nominee/Female Lead), Memphis (NAACP Theater Award Nominee & Inland Theater Award Winner/Female Lead), and Interstate (East West Players). She is very excited to be making her Wallis debut with the world premiere of INVINCIBLE. Her Mantra is, “Be true to yourself. The world's a stage and you are the lead!”
KELSEY LEE SMITH (Ensemble/Benvolio and Juliet Understudy) (she/her) is extremely grateful and thrilled to join the talented cast and crew of INVINCIBLE. She is a graduate of UCLA with a BA in Musical Theater and was recently seen in the new musical Singing Revolution. Kelsey performed the role of Anna in Frozen Live at Disney's CA Adventure, currently performing there as DJ Deejay in Disney Jr. Dance Party. Other recent roles include: Mileva in Rebel Genius Workshop, and Colette in Camille. Kelsey sings in NYC cabarets at venues: 54 Below, and The Green Room 42. She was in Broadway Rising Stars also in NYC. She’s a National Anthem singer for Angels Baseball. Recordings on Spotify as featured singer: “Living in the Light” with Dan Belzer, and “Quintessential” ScatterTones 2020 Album. Many thanks to the amazing creative team for this incredible opportunity! Thank you Todd and Bob at ATB Talent, Telsey, and The Wallis. Sending much love and gratitude to her family and friends. IG: kelseyleesmith_
IAN WARD (Ensemble/Paris and Tybalt Understudy) (he/him) is thrilled to be back at The Wallis! Ian was born in San Diego and has been a performing artist since age 9. He is honored to be a part of this World Premiere cast! Some of his credits include (Broadway): Gettin’ the Band Back Together and Radio City Christmas Spectacular. (TV/Film): “9-1-1”, Lifetime Channel’s Bad Tutor, and “Veronica Mars”. (Off-Broadway): Leaving Eden. (Regional): Love Actually Live, Rock of Ages Hollywood, Catch Me If You Can, American Idiot, Footloose, BAZ: A Musical Mash-Up, Spring Awakening, and many more. Training at Berklee College of Music, Ward is also a songwriter, guitarist and producer. He plays in his own bands, and writes/records original music! Join him on his socials & website @ianwardoutward
KENDYL SAYURI YOKOYAMA (Ensemble/Nura Understudy) (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Wallis debut! Kendyl attended The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and is currently the standby for the Schuyler sisters in the 1st national tour of Hamilton. Some of her favorite theater credits include Beauty and the Beast (Belle), Aladdin (Princess Jasmine), A Chorus Line (Connie), Allegiance (Peggy). Her other credits include the 90th Oscars where she performed alongside Keala Settle in “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman, and other various film/TV credits. Endless gratitude to God, The Wallis, the creatives/Pat and Spider, Telsey, Matt, and my friends and family. @kendylyokoyama