Meet the Cast of Next to Normal
Melanie Gendreau as Diana
A copywriter by trade and performer by heart, Melanie loves bringing stories to life from page to stage to screen. Favorite credits include RENT (Maureen), A Chorus Line (Val), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), and Les Mis (u/s Eponine) as well as commercial, film, and voice over work. Melanie dedicates this show to her husband and children who inspire her to continue chasing her dreams. This one finally came true. To those who suffer from unimaginable loss or struggle with mental health, may you find a light in the dark. Love you dad. Miss you mom.
Tony Wallace-Light as Dan
Tony is so excited to be included in this stellar cast in Stellar Productions flagship show! Past productions include: Little Shop of Horrors (Orin Scrivello D.D.S.) Little Theater of Fall River, The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin) Cohassett Dramatic Club, Legally Blonde (Dewey) Massasoit Theater Conpany, Sweeney Todd (Beadle) Mass Arts Center, Sweet Charity (Oscar) Hingham Civic. Big thank you to this cast and this team! I want to dedicate this performance to my Mother, whose own struggle mirrored this show and I know she would have loved to see me in this role.
Remy Thibeault as Gabe
Remy Thibeault is an actor based out of West Warwick, RI. Recent stage credits include: Harold Pudding/ Mad Hatter in ALICE by HEART (Academy Players, RI), Jean-Michel in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA (Norwood Theater, MA), Ren McCormack in FOOTLOOSE (Academy Players, RI). Remy would like to thank the Stellar Studios Theater team, his friends, and family for supporting his every endeavor. He would also like to thank his dog, McLovin. #LLR
Amelia Salvador as Natalie
Amelia Salvador is an actress based off of Swansea Massachusetts. She is delighted to be playing the Role of Natalie. The recent stage productions she's participated in include: Little red performing u/s (H.O.P.E Community Theatre), Moana in Moana Jr (Little Theatre of Fall River) and Ensemble in Kinky Boots (H.O.P.E Community Theatre). Amelia would like to thank Stellar Studios for this amazing opportunity. She would also like to thank her family for their consistent love and support
Jordan Mitchell as Henry
Jordan Mitchell (They/She) is a Massachusetts based Actor/Director. They graduated from Salem State University in 2023 with a BFA in Theatre Arts and a concentration in Directing. She recently directed The Lightning Thief for Marlborough High School. Some previous acting credits include Footloose (Garvin) with Hingham Civic Music Theatre, The Spongebob Musical (Electric Skate 2) with Stadium Theatre and Pippin (Ensemble) with A Common Thread Theatre Company. Outside of theatre they enjoy playing D&D, video games and singing in their car.
Nathan Huey as Dr. Madden
Nathan is grateful for the opportunity to be on stage in Stellar Studio's debut production. Recent credits include Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. He'd like to give thanks to friends, family, and all theater goers. www.nathan-huey.com
Tara Winslow as Dr. Fine
Tara Winslow is delighted to be performing in Stellar Studio’s first production!! Favorite credits include: St.Jimmy in American Idiot, Maureen Johnson in RENT!, Witch in Into the Woods, Sister Act, Hairspray, Cabaret, & Wild Party. Tara is a Hairstylist at Outlooks Hair Salon and a Drama Director for children. She is thankful for the endless support from her husband Tyler <# and her two daughters Adalyn & Kennedy.
Aubrey Dion in the Ensemble
Aubrey is a Rhode Island based actor with recent roles being Leah in The Witching Hour Social Club at Burbage Theatre Co., and Jill in Radiant Vermin at J-DAPA. Aubrey is a proud graduate of Providence College (BA) and Birmingham City University (MFA). By day she works as a Marketing Assistant for her family’s business, E.A. Dion, Inc., and by night she’s an actress, singer, voice over artist, director, acting teacher, writer, designer, etc for all sorts of fun projects. Aubrey is so excited to be part of this amazing production and thanks her family for their endless support.
Rebecca Anne in the Ensemble
Rebecca (she/her/hers) is incredibly excited to be a part of Stellar Studio’s debut production of Next to Normal! Rebecca has been a vocal performer and musician for most of her life, and rejoined community theatre in 2022 after a hiatus. Since then she has performed in many projects, some favorites include: Janet Van de Graaf and Kitty in the Drowsy Chaperone at Footlights Repertory Theatre, multiple roles in Gypsy at Mass Arts Center, and Madam in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Academy Players of RI. Rebecca would especially like to thank her friends, family, husband, and fur babies for their unending support and love.
Alex Rothstein in the Ensemble
Alex (she/her) is incredibly grateful to be a part of Stellar Studios’ first production, Next to Normal! This show has held a special place in her heart since she was in high school [redacted] years ago. Previous roles include Florika in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Academy Players) and Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical (AP). Alex would like to thank her parents, her friends, and her partner for their unwavering support in all she does, including her own mental health recovery.