Virtual Program

G.B. Blackmon III (Coalhouse Walker, JR.) G.B. is a passionate theater artist with over a decade of experience in performance, direction, and arts education. He has appeared in productions such as Falsettos, The Colored Museum, and Rent, and co-founded Accessible Arts Merced to champion inclusive creative spaces. Grateful for every opportunity to grow, G.B. is honored to join the cast of Ragtime in his first performance with Stockton Civic Theatre.

Nicholas Giovannoni (Tateh) Nicholas has worked with Delta and Stockton Civic in the past, but this is a first with the UOP Conservatory. He is very proud of this production, and to be working in Stockton again.
American Conservatory Theatre – MFA Program, Cymbeline – Theatre Rhinoceros – Arts In America, Medea The Musical – The Audacity Players – Audacity 3.0, 3.5, & 5.0 – Delta Drama – Former/Returning Student, Pippin, Bus Stop, Uncle Vanya, Working, Avenue Q, The Laramie Project – Stockton Civic Theatre – The Addams Family, A Little Night Music, 1776, Unnecessary Farce – Showbiz Theatre Company – The Complete Works…Shakespeare, A Funny Thing…Forum

Christine Salazar (Mother) Christine has been performing since childhood. She holds a BM in vocal performance from University of the Pacific where she performed leading roles with Pacific Opera Theatre and was featured regularly as a soloist with the Pacific Choral Ensembles. Notable musical and opera credits include: Hester Prynne (The Scarlet Letter), Vivienne (Legally Blonde), Sarah (Guys & Dolls), Auretta (The Goose of Cairo), Eurydice (Orpheus in the Underworld), and Anne (The Merry Wives of Windsor). 

Kyle Rex Beal (Father) Kyle is excited to be back! Since his move into the area he has been seen as Jimmy Winter in SCT’s Nice Work If You Can Get It, for which he received a SARTA Elly nomination. Some of his other credits include Frankie (Plaid Tidings), Officer Lockstock (Urinetown: The Musical), Nigel Bottom (Something Rotten) and Matt (The Fantasticks). Kyle would like to thank the cast and crew for the time and effort put into this beautiful show. “Bye guys” 

Carlie Buchanan (Sarah) By day, Carlie is a dedicated special education teacher; by night, she’s a passionate theater performer. She has performed as “Micky” Shirelle (Beautiful), Jane (Clever Little Lies), Miss Honey (Matilda), Marta (Company), and Eponine (Les Misérables). She has appeared with Stockton Civic Theatre, Missouri Street Theater, and Lodi Musical Theater. Carlie co-directed SCT Jr. and recently directed High School Musical at Lincoln High. She is so thankful for her family and fiancé for always supporting her; she couldn’t do it without them.

Michael Megenney (Younger Brother) Having recently graduated from the University of the Pacific with a degree in music performance, Michael is a tenor who enjoys collaborating with other artists to create beautiful musical experiences. From operatic performances as Oronte in Pacific Opera Theatre’s 2024 production of Alcina, to musical theater performances as Jack in Into the Woods and his most recent performance as Enoch Snow in Carousel, Michael hopes to continue working with goals to move to Los Angeles and pursue acting. 

Gabriel McFalls (Little Boy (Edgar)) Gariel loves the performing arts.  He’s a gifted pianist, member of the Stockton Youth Chorale, and was on cast last year for Saint Mary’s High School’s Music Man.  Born and raised in Stockton, he’s entering seventh grade at Presentation Elementary.  With strong faith and a big heart, he’s active in his parish and helps care for his Grandma from Mexico.  He’s also gifted in sports — especially soccer — and loves his dog Fluffy — and, of course, Minecraft.

Donald Turner ( A.K.A. MR. WORLD LEADER) (Booker T. Washington) has been performing for 20+ years. Previous theatre shows are “Sister Act” as Joey, “Working” as the Trucker & the Mason & “Hair” as a Tribe member to name a few. After “Ragtime”  closes, Donald will join the cast of “The Wedding Singer “ as MR.- T.

Lura Longmire (Emma Goldman) Lura recently moved to the Sacramento area from Portland, Oregon and is loving the sunshine! She recently played Sister Mary Lazurus in DMTC’s Sister Act and performs with The Murder Mystery Company! Lura is honored to be playing such a strong, passionate woman of history. There’s a bit of Emma in all of us, if we’re only brave enough to embrace it. “So long as tyranny exists, in whatever form, man’s deepest aspiration must resist it as inevitably as man must breathe.”

Michael Stratford (Grandfather) This marks his 68th year in theatre with “RAGTIME”; he last won a Best Actor Willie for Big Daddy in SCT’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and is greatly relieved to be playing Grandfather, with far fewer lines. I know you’re watching, Hunny Bunny, enjoy the show!  

Tyler Vernon (Harry Houdini) Tyler is excited to portray Houdini in Ragtime at Delta College’s Delta Drama Department. A passionate performer, Tyler has previously graced the Delta stage as Everybody in Everybody, Pippin in Pippin, Autolycus in The Winter’s Tale, The Clerical Line in Rogue’s Gallery, and Steve the Mage in She Kills Monsters. As a recipient of the Willie Award for “Best Cameo” in Stockton Civic Theatre’s production of Hair the Musical as Margaret Mead, Tyler is proud to bring depth and energy to each role. Tyler has also showcased their musical talent performing at Stockton Pride, Stockton Flavor Fest, and Merced County Pride with engaging pop music performances. Beyond theater, Tyler is a singer-songwriter, creating captivating pop music available on all major streaming platforms. Join Tyler on this incredible journey in Ragtime!

Paul Kimball (J.P. Morgan) Paul is an active performer, conductor and French Horn player. He taught music for 36 years in the Lincoln Unified School District and is the conductor of the Zion Chamber Orchestra and Pops Choir. 

Siena Latta (Little Girl) Siena will be a 7th grader at Brookside School. She was recently Tinker Bell in Brookside’s production of Peter Pan Jr. She also loved her time being an ensemble member in SCT’s production of Oliver! She enjoys dancing with GymStars Dance Company, swimming, and studying classical harp.

Rachel Waiters (Sarah’s Friend) Rachel is a California-based mezzo-soprano with a rich background in opera, concert work, and gospel music. A former artist-in-residence with Opera Memphis, she has performed roles including Angelina (La Cenerentola), Serena (Porgy and Bess), and Mercedes (Carmen). Also passionate about music education, she teaches general music and choir (TK–6) in Stockton, CA. She is excited to return to her first love, performing, and to share her passion for music with audiences once again.  

Daniel Campbell (Willie Conklin) Daniel is a first year Music Performance major with a concentration in voice at University of the Pacific, he studies classical voice as a Bass with Daniel Ebbers. Previously he was Jud Fry in YES Company’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma, and Jigger Cragin in University of the Pacific’s production Carousel. He has been performing in theater since the age of 6, and is excited be apart of this wonderful show.

Brad DeMoss (Henry Ford) Brad is thrilled to be returning to the stage with SCT, and especially honored to be participating in such an important show as “Ragtime”. Most recently he appeared as Cogsworth in MPA’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” in 2024. He has also performed with SCT as Lawrence in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” and The Old Man in “A Christmas Story”. As always, he is eternally grateful for the support of his family, particularly his wife, during this artistic journey.

Katie Elson (Evelyn Nesbit) Katie has previously been on the UOP stage as Meg in Brigadoon, Lucy Locket in the Beggar’s Opera, and Dido and Aeneas as Summer. She was also a featured soloist in the Opera Follies. She previously appeared on the SCT stage as Mrs. Segstrom in A Little Night Music. She earned her Bachelor’s of Music from the UOP Conservatory of Music and is now part of the VAPA team at Visions in Education.

Barbara Ann Cecchetti (Houdini’s Mother) Barbara holds a degree in Dramatic Art from U.C., Berkeley. A long time Bay Area, Central Valley, Sierra Foothill, and Central Coast performer, she is delighted to be appearing in Ragtime. The Immigrant Story is near and dear to her. She is dedicating her performance to her European born grandparents, who left their respective countries to build a better life in America. With gratitude, she knows she is reaping their harvest.

Dennis Beasley (Jury Foreman, Ensemble) Dennis is happy to return to the stage for the first time since 2019. Some of his favorite roles include The Baker (Into the Woods), Albert (The Story of My Life), and Marryin’ Sam (Li’l Abner). Dennis has been the Artistic Director at Stockton Civic Theatre since 2016.  Mostly a director now, he has worked in various capacities at theatres across the country including South Coast Repertory, The Utah Shakespearean Festival, Downstairs Cabaret Theatre, Davis Shakespeare Ensemble, Odyssey Theatre Company, and the Oregon Musical Theatre Festival. He has also been an Adjunct Theatre Instructor at Gavilan College, Hartnell College, and Delta College. Dennis holds a BA in Theatre from UCLA and an MFA in Directing from UC Irvine. 

Carolyn Bland (Harlem, Ensemble) This is Carolyn first onstage experience, she is a delta college student and her major is political science and theater arts

Gabriel Buchanan (Little Coalhouse) Gabriel is a 4‑year‑old with a big imagination. He spends his time doing cartwheels, saving imaginary worlds, and recharging with Ritz Bits and fruit snacks. He loves to belt out songs when he thinks no one is listening. “Enjoy the show!”

Robert Byron (Jury, Reporter, Bureaucrat, Ensemble) Robert is an actor and singer with a dynamic stage presence. His recent credits include directing Star Wars: A New Musical Hope and starring as Darren in Oh, You Beautiful Doll with 4th Wall Entertainment, as well as playing Mike in Freaky Friday for MYACT. This marks his debut with both Delta Drama and Stockton Civic Theatre.

Declan DeMoss (Newsboy, Ensemble) Declan is very excited to be a part of this monumental production. He most recent appearance was in MPA’s staging of “It’s a Wonderful Life”, as well as SCT’s productions of “Gypsy” and “A Christmas Story”. He also plays the violin, and has been fortunate enough to play with the San Joaquin Honor Orchestra for the last two consecutive years. He thanks his parents and the musical “Hamilton” for inspiring his love of musical theater.

Andres Garcia (Reporter, Policeman, Ensemble) Andres has been performing for just over a year and has been enjoying every single second of it. Previous theatre credits include: Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic as Wayne Hopkins, Marian or the True Tale of Robin Hood as Friar Tuck, Urinetown: The Musical as Dr. Billeaux, and Our Town as Joe Stoddard.

Michael Hamilton (Harlem, Ensemble) Michael has been performing for one year. Previous theatre credits include: Puff as The Narrator, Fahrenheit 451 as Captain Beatty.

Jaziel Islas (Fireman, Policeman, Ensemble) Jaziel has been performing on stage for 6 years. Previous theatre credits include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Snug, Our Town (Bilingual) as Howie Newsome, Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic as J. Finch, and Fahrenheit 451 as Black. 

Thomas James (Newsboy, Ensemble) Thomas is thrilled to be in his first Delta production. He was last seen in SCT’s “Seussical the Musical”, and has also performed in SCT’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Oliver!” Thomas would like to dedicate this performance to his grandparents who also tread these same boards 50 years ago. 

Patricia Janney (Kathleen, Ensemble) Patricia has been active in Stockton/Modesto theater since 2016. Favorite roles: Sister Mary Lazarus in “Sister Act” (Stockton Civic Theater, 2016), Grandma in “Billy Elliot” (Modesto Performing Arts, 2017 and 2023), and Mrs. Harcourt in “Anything Goes” (MPA, 2024). She has performed as a choral and solo vocalist in many venues since the 1970″s. She is thankful for her husband’s support of her theater and musical endeavors. Thanks to all involved in this great experience! 

Caleb Jynes (Harlem, Ensemble) Caleb is very excited to be apart of Ragtime. He would like to thank God and his fellow cast mates for the constant support and love throughout the process. Some of his previous roles include: Snoopy in Delta Drama’s production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, A Drifter in SCT’s production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and Robby the Stockfish in Urinetown last summer. He hopes that you enjoy the show and absorb the message and beautiful score!

Jarius Kennedy (Harlem, Ensemble) Jarius has been performing in shows for nearly a decade. His previous roles include Jack Kelly in Newsies, Sam Carmichael in Mamma Mia! and Grasshopper in James and the Giant Peach TYA. He is thankful for the opportunity to deliver such a powerful story along with this talented cast and crew. Enjoy the show!

Nalani Kennedy (Harlem, Ensemble) Nalani is thrilled to be returning to the stage after a seven-year hiatus. Past credits include Fa Li in Mulan Jr. and ensemble roles in Bugsy Malone Jr. and Mary Poppins. Offstage, she enjoys baking, gardening, and music. She is grateful to her family and friends for their love and support, and for the opportunity to help tell the story of one of her favorite musicals alongside such a wonderful cast and creative team.

Gavin Latta (Newsboy, Ensemble) Gavin is excited to be back on Delta Drama’s stage after last summer’s production of Urinetown where he was also an ensemble member. He has been seen in many main stage productions at SCT, the most recent being Seussical, where he played a Wickersham brother. He will be a freshman this year at Lincoln High School and is looking forward to playing the bassoon in wind ensemble, participating in marching band, and taking drama classes.

Dita Lewis (Whitstein, Ensemble) Dita is making her return to the stage after taking a 17 year break. She started her musical theatre journey at the Sacramento Music Circus (aka; Broadway at Music Circus) very early in her life performing in such musicals as Music Man, Carousel, and The Wizard of Oz. In later years, Dita performed in The Boyfriend, Maime!, Can-Can, Ragtime, Bye-Bye Birdie, Sing On!, and  Riverwind. Performing at the Magic Circle, Placer Community Theatre, Long Beach Civic Light Opera, Dominguez Hills College, and Santa Monica College. She wishes to thank her partner for all his support.

Isela Martinez (Sob Sister, Ensemble) Isela is very excited to perform on the tillie lewis stage again! Their previous credits include urinetown in the ensemble and Marian: Or The True Tale of Robin Hood as Much the miller’s son. They have also played Mayzie la Bird in Seussical at sct and Sherrie in Rock of Ages: Youth Edition at Kudos Children’s theater. They hope the themes of the show inspire you to act on current issues and they hope you enjoy the show!

Michelle Miracle (Harlem, Ensemble) This is Michelle’s first show with delta Stage. You may have seen her as Hannah in the university of the pacific’s carousel  One of her passions is singing in choirs. She is a regular in Cantiamo, Cabrillo Chorale, Symphonic Chorus, and PUCC Chamber Choir in her hometown, santa Cruz. Her (lyric or colouratura or whatever) soprano voice can often be heard as a soloist with these groups and others. Her other love is teaching young students to sing and to read music.

Armando Parra (Fireman, Policeman, Reporter, Ensemble) Armando has been performing for 5 years. Previous theatre credits include: Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years as The Headmaster, Fahrenheit 451 as ensemble, 25th annual Putnam county spelling bee as Leaf coneybear.

Ria Patel (Sob Sister, Ensemble) Rita recently graduated from University of the Pacific with a B.M. in Music Performance, where she performed with Pacific Singers, Vocal Jazz, and Pacific Opera Theater. Her past roles include Carrie in Carousel, Charlotte in The Yellow Wallpaper, Oberto in Alcina, and Rapunzel in Into the Woods. A performer of diverse musical repertoire, Ria also works with organizations such as Choral Audacity and Stockton Soul.

Mary Peterson (Welfare Official, Ensemble) This is Mary’s first performance on the Delta College stage and is thrilled to be a part of this incredible ensemble. Mary has performed throughout Northern California, her favorite roles include, Sister Amnesia in “Nunsense,” Louisa in “Fantasticks”, Gueneviere in “Camelot” and M’Lynn in “Steel Magnolias” in which she was awarded a SARTA Elly.  Mary lives in Lodi and is a Court Clerk for the Superior Court. 

Charlize Price (Mother’s Cover, Ensemble) Charlize is a Modesto located Soprano with a slate of stylistic vocal styles including operatic, theatrical, pop and rock genres. She Graduated in 2025 with a degree in Vocal Performance at University of the Pacific studying under Professor Daniel Ebbers. Charlize’s most recent role was Julie Jordan in UOP Opera Theater’s production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. As an acoustic soloist/songwriter, she currently performs around the Central Valley, and is looking forward to furthering her musical career!

Joseph Racca (Jury, Ensemble) Joseph is excited to be making his musical theatre debut in Ragtime as a member of the ensemble. He is grateful for the opportunity and for the support of this incredible cast and crew. Offstage, he’s a plant lover and devoted dog dad.

Jody Sampley (Brigit, Ensemble) Jody has directed/produced youth theatre for 35+ years & is thrilled to make her SCT debut in Ragtime. Recent performances include Gallo Center Repertory’s Children of the Dust Bowl & Little Women (Modesto, CA). Jody teaches digital/theatre arts classes at Aspire Langston Hughes Academy and is excited to share the stage in this production with two former students from her previous school site, Aspire Ben Holt Academy. 

Zachary Schuster (Harry K Thaw) Zack has performed on stage from childhood through college. This is his first time back on stage in 15 years. Previous theatre credits include: ‘Oklahoma’ as Ali Hakim, ‘Escanaba in da Moonlight’ as Albert Soady and ‘A Doll’s House’ as Torvald Helmer.

Ron Smith (Umpire, Charles Whitman, Ensemble) Ron is very excited to be performing in “Ragtime”.  Some of his favorite roles include Warbucks in “Annie”, Nathan Detroit in “Guys and Dolls”, The Narrator in “A Christmas Story” the musical and Herr Schultz in “Cabaret”.

Dominic Terrado (Fireman, Policeman, Reporter, Stanford White, Ensemble) Delta Drama Credits: Small Mouth Sounds (Jan), Love/Sick (Keith), Urinetown (Senator Fipp), Into the Noah-Room (Noah), Go To The Light (Will), You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (Shermy), Harpo and Chico and Bill (News Reporter/Ensemble), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Moth) Local/Regional Credits: N/A Education: Theatre Arts Acting AA/AA-T Transfer, San Joaquin Delta College

Chanthou Thoeun (Ensemble) Chanthou is relatively new to the theatre world and this is her second musical this year.  Previous theatre credits include Urinetown as Ms. Millennium.  When she is not performing, Chanthou spends lots of time with friends and family creating art, traveling to new destinations, and finding new places to eat.

Joseph B Tran (Jury, Ensemble) Joseph has just finished his first year doing theatre at San Joaquin Delta College. 

Previous shows: Fahrenheit 451 as Guy Montag, Small Mouth Sounds as Rodney, and worked as an ASM for Marian or the True Tale of Robinhood. Joseph is also a Recipient of the Alfred H. Muller Drama Scholarship 25-26. 

Laurence Turner-Cordova (Harlem, Ensemble) Laurence is an actor and educator from Manteca, CA. This is his third time performing in Ragtime, having done the show previously with Manteca High School and YES Company at the Gallo Center in 2013. He has a degree in Drama from UC Irvine. Some favorite past roles include Riley in Parade, Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Orpheus in Eurydice, and Prince Hal/Henry in Henry IV/Henry V.

Emily Zamudio (Sob Sister, Ensemble) Emily is a music therapy student at University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music. She has been performing for 12 years. Recent theatre credits include Zorah in Ruddigore and Louise in Carousel. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her dreams.

Jocelyn Zamudio (Sob Sister, Ensemble) Jocelyn is a student at San Joaquin Delta College studying Interior Design. This is her debut in theatre and she’d like to thank her family and friends for coming to support her.

Ontario Bareng (Off-stage Chorus) This is Ontario’s first year in theatre! He was previously part of the ensemble cast for Delta Drama’s production of Fahrenheit 451 as a paramedic and other voiceover characters, as well as a member of the backstage crew for Puffs and Marian. He is currently a student at San Joaquin Delta College.

Irene Calimlim (Off-stage Chorus) Irene started theater this year. She was in the ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar and will be in the ensemble for The Wedding Singer following Ragtime. She is currently in the AA music program for piano and also teaches taiko drumming. 

Christy Eang (Off-stage Chorus) Christy is excited to be part of her first theatre production with SCT as part of the offstage chorus! With a background in web development, she loves trying new things, reading, and getting way too emotionally invested in characters, including those in Ragtime.  

Tori Allison Lawley (Off-stage Chorus) Tori is excited to return to Delta Drama to participate in the offstage chorus for this production of Ragtime. She graduated from Delta Drama’s theater program last year and is currently studying at UC Berkeley. Her credits include William Shakespeare (Born With Teeth), Tom Snout (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and Emily/Woman (Love/Sick). She is grateful to have the opportunity to learn from the collaboration of Delta Drama, Stockton Civic Theater, and the UOP Conservatory, and hopes you enjoy the show! 

Zero Martin (Off-stage Chorus) Zero has been preforming for 4 years. 

Previous Theater credits include: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee as Logainne Schwartzandgrubbenier; Puffs as Susie Bones/Harry/ ect.; Our Town as Rebecca Gibbs; Urinetown as Tiny Tom

Michelle Millier (Off-stage Chorus) Michelle is excited to join this production of Ragtime! She has performed in shows with Lodi Musical Theater: Godspell (Robin), Les Misérables and South Pacific. An active musician in San Joaquin County, she directed the Children’s Choir for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (LMT) and played violin in the Pit Orchestra of The Music Man (St. Mary’s HS). Michelle holds a BM in Music Education from UOP and teaches music in LodiUSD and at Sayla Music Academy.

Joanne Marie Schuster-Rocafort (Off-stage Chorus) Joanne sings with the off-stage chorus for SCT’s Ragtime. She is a proud Alto 2 alumna of the Canossa Glee Club where she traces her roots as a choral performer on stage. Outside the theater, she works as a designer and lives her best life with her husband and 3 cats!

Axel Tomelloso (Off-stage Chorus) Delta Drama Credits: Ragtime (Off Stage Chorus), Urinetown (Billy Boy Bill); Harpo, Chico, and Bill (Bill Marx); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Assistant Stage Manager); Treasure Island (Jim Hawkins); You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Ensemble); Love/Sick (Singing Telegram Man)

Local/Regional Credits: Lincoln High School – Into The Woods (Jack)

Education: AA Theater Arts from San Joaquin Delta College; graduate of Lincoln High School, 2022. 

Lily Vang (Off-stage Chorus) Lily first started theatre in freshman year of high school. Previous theatre credits include: Marian as a guard and PUFFs as a Foley Wizard.