Performers
Dana Colagiovanni
(M’Lynn Eatenton)Dana is thrilled to be a part of Wayside’s 50th Anniversary Season! Most recently, Dana has performed in the Wayside productions of The Nerd and Reunion. Previously, Dana has performed in the National Tour of A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Cratchit), and in regional productions, including: Rock ‘N Roll (Young Esme/Alice), Dog Sees God (CB’s Sister), Angels in America (Harper), and The Merchant of Venice (Nerissa). Dana is a proud graduate of The University of Mississippi -Hotty Toddy! Many thanks to all the teachers, family, and friends who’ve supported her over the years; especially Mom, Dad, & John. Infinite Love.
Tracey Copeland Halter*
(Truvy Jones)Tracey thrilled to be returning to the Wayside theatre! She was in the first cast of Steel Magnolias 11 years ago in the role of Truvy. Her other Wayside credits include: Tintypes, Stonewall Jackson’s House, The Matchmaker and The Sunshine Boys. Tracey is Asst. Professor in the Theatre Department at the University of Tennessee, as well as a member of the Clarence Brown Theatre company, where her credits include Fences, Intimate Apparel, and Ain’t Misbehavin. Other professional acting credits include Seven Guitars (Broadway) and work with the NY & GA Shakespeare Festivals, Denver Center, Alliance Theatre, and The Hot Mikado on a Houston/Pittsburgh Tour. James, Brooklyn and Alex, I love you!
Ilona Dulaski*
(Ouiser Boudreaux)Ilona is delighted to be back at Wayside Theatre, where she was recently seen as Clelia (The Nerd), as well as Ethel (On Golden Pond), Ouiser (Steel Magnolias), Hannah (The Spitfire Grill), and Mrs. Rogers (Ten Little Indians). Other credits include: The Kennedy Center: A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Shear Madness; Signature Theatre: Witches of Eastwick, Follies, 110 in the Shade; Round House Theatre: A Prayer for Owen Meany; Studio Theatre: Caroline, Or Change; Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre: Fiddler on the Roof, Show Boat. Her website is: www.IlonaDulaski. com. Ilona is a proud member of Actors’ Equity, AFTRA, and SAG.
Sarah Melinda
(Annelle Dupuy-Desoto)Sarah wishes Wayside a Happy Golden Anniversary Season! Previous Wayside Credits: The Importance of Being Earnest (Gwendolyn) and Honk! (Maureen & Queenie, the white cat) . Additional stage credits include: Evita (Eva Peron), The Goodbye Girl (Paula), Hairspray (Velma Von Tussle), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie), 101 Dalmations (Anita), The Nerd (Tansy), See How They Run (Penelope Toop) and The Children’s Hour (Karen). On-camera credits include re-enactments for both America’s Most Wanted and Rescue 911. Sarah also performs with the Washington, DC based musical comedy improv troupe NOW THIS! In addition to acting she is an Associate Instructor for Dueling Arts International and has staged fights for Totem Pole Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, Signature Theater, Charter Theater and Theater J.
Faith Potts*
(Clairee Belcher)Faith has worked at Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, Kennedy Center (over 900 performances of Shear Madness), RoundHouse Theatre, Rep Stage, Olney Theatre Center and the Milwaukee Rep, among others. She is delighted to be a company member at Wayside Theatre, favorite productions being Barefoot in the Park, Foxfire, Wuthering Heights, Grace & Glorie, Driving Miss Daisy, and The Gin Game. She recently participated in the Young Playwrights Festival at CenterStage Baltimore and in Night Sky at the Capitol Fringe Festival. Film and TV credits include 12 Monkeys, Hush, Homicide, HBO’s Iron-Jawed Angels. She narrates books for the Library of Congress. She is a proud member of Actors' Equity.
Emelie Faith Thompson
(Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie)Emelie is thrilled to be making her Wayside debut! She holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory and is delighted to be back in the Valley. Emelie has worked regionally at the Barter Theatre as a member of the Player company, as well as at Heritage Theatre Festival, NTC Productions, and Theatre West Virginia. Love to Nate, parents, and beautiful sisters. www.emeliefaiththompson.com
Staff and Designers
- Director: William Diggle
- Production Manager, Set Designer: Heather Reid
- Technical Director: Zach Fullenkamp
- Production Stage Manager: Malia Arguello
- Lighting Designer: Wes Calkin
- Costume Designer: Tamara M. Carruthers
