Dustin Ceithamer (Buddy)
Welcome Dustin to his Surflight Debut!
Dustin has loved musical theatre since he was 4’8”. Two feet later, he has written, composed, and artistically produced six full length musicals! Film / TV credits: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rebel Moon (1 & 2), X-Men: The New Mutants, Dark Harvest, Sew Fierce: Season 2. Next up: Spider-Man Noir!
Thess. 5:16-18
@that_dapper_d
Jordan Polefka (Jovie)
Jordan is absolutely overjoyed to be returning to the Surflight stage!
Previous Surflight credits: Something Rotten! (Portia); The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles); Steel Magnolias (Annelle), and others.
She would like to thank her family, students, and the entire Surflight 2025 Company for their constant love and support!
Mike Brennan (Walter Hobbs)
Mike is thrilled to be back on the Surflight stage!
Surflight credits include Million Dollar Quartet (Sam Phillips) among others. Other favorite credits include Kinky Boots (Don) and two national tours of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Big Bopper).
Mike would like to thank the Surflight staff, his family & friends for their endless love & support. Always for Dad, my biggest fan.
@MikeBrennanJr
ALison Nusbaum* (emily)
Alison is thrilled to return for her 5th Surflight season!
Past shows include: Legally Blonde, White Christmas, Steel Pier, Disaster!, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and Steel Magnolias. In NYC, she can be seen almost any night of the week at Don’t Tell Mama or Brandy’s Piano Bar.
Thanks always to the Surflight fam!!!
Chase Mailhiot (Michael Hobbs)
Chase is thrilled to perform at Surflight!
A 7th grader from Moorestown, NJ, his favorite roles include SpongeBob (SpongeBob the Musical) and Mr. Wormwood (Matilda). He entertains audiences across the Tri-State area with his powerful rock tenor vocals. Grateful to his family, friends, teachers and the Surflight team!
Tim Steiner (Santa Claus)
Tim is delighted to be back at Surflight Theatre where he played John Jacob Astor IV in the beautiful production of Titanic!
In 2023, he portrayed Professor Ted Scheider in Disaster! In seasons past, Tim played J.D. in Escape to Margaritaville, Poirot in Murder on the Orient Express, Ezekiel in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and Scrooge in Ebenezer.
Nicholas Kaminski*
(Greenway/Bad Santa)
Nicholas is co-creator of Big Famous, a new musical and teaches Musical Theater Voice at Rider University.
Favorite credits: Off-Broadway: Khan!!! The Musical (MD), Touring: Cabaret (AMD/Accordion), Cruise: Kinky Boots (MD), Television: House Hunters (Himself), Surflight: Miracle... (Mr. Macy), Souvenir (Cosme). AEA, AFM, DGA.
@njkamins
www.KaminskiMusic.com
Mallory Cunningham (Deb)
Welcome Mallory to her Surflight debut!
Some favorite roles include: Kristine (A Chorus Line), Rumpleteazer (Cats), Urleen (Footloose), Fantine (Les Misérables), Rapunzel (Into the Woods). Other: Chicago/Midwest Emmys, Showboat/Branson Belle (dance captain).
Mallory is a Libra, a twin and a lover of snacks.
BFA Acting, UConn. Love and thanks to my fam, friends, teachers, and the Surflight Team!
Dwan Hayes (MANAGER)
Dwan is a native of Winston-Salem, NC, she has a B.M. from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Regional Credits: Ghost (Oda Mae Brown), Saturday Night Fever (Candy), Steel Magnolias (Truvy).
Dwan was also a Supporting Vocalist backing Sam Smith at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Dwan would like to give thanks to her family and friends for the support.
www.dwanhayes.com, www.reachforit.net
GRanT DOMBACH (ENSEMBLE)
Surflight Theatre debut! Originally from Lancaster, PA
Grant is so excited to be here and hopes you enjoy the show. Thank you to his amazing family for all the support. Some recent credits include, A Chorus Line, Fiddler On The Roof, Annie, Flat Stanley and Pete The Cat - National Tour.
Don’t forget to have fun! @grantdombach (he/him/his)
AINSLEE POTTER (ENSEMBLE)
Ainslee is a 2025 graduate of Point Park University with a BFA in Jazz Dance and minor in Musical Theatre.
She is thrilled to be making her regional theatre debut with this wonderful production!
Ainslee would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support.
Luke Anderson (Ensemble)
Luke is elated to return to Surflight for Elf.
OCU Dance Pedagogy. Top Hat, 9 to 5, 42nd Street & West Side Story (Surflight Theatre); Twice Charmed & Disney Dreams (Disney Cruise Line); Royal Rhythms (Cedar Fair Parks); and TEXAS Outdoor Musical (Pioneer Amphitheater).
HUGE thanks to family, supporters, teachers & Surflight Theatre!
@lukeamazooka
Louisa Mauzé (Ensemble)
Louisa is thrilled to spend the holiday season performing in Elf at Surflight Theatre!
Select credits: Hair and Guys and Dolls (Arkansas Repertory Theatre), Beauty and the Beast (John W. Engeman Theater), and The Little Mermaid, State Fair, and Singin’ in the Rain (Arrow Rock Lyceum).
BFA Musical Theatre, TCU. Represented by FSE.
Evan Hussey* (ENSEMBLE)
Welcome Evan to his Surflight debut,
This is Evan’s fourth time in Christmastown! Previous credits include – National Tour: Elf (2022 & 2024) and Hairspray. Regional: City Springs Theatre, Fireside Theatre, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, LTOTS.
Marymount Manhattan MT Alum. Proud AEA Member.
Thanks to Brian at HKA. For Wheeler.
Mack Simmons (ENSEMBLE)
Mack is an NYC based singer, actor, dancer and associate choreographer.
Favorite credits include CATS (UFOMT), Rocky Horror
and Newsies (Forestburgh Playhouse), and Heathers (Indiana University).
She is thrilled to spend the holiday season at Surflight and thanks her family and friends for their endless support!d
Danny Feldman (ENSEMBLE)
Danny is delighted to make his Surflight debut!
Regional credits: Fireside Theatre, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, John W. Engeman Theater, Axelrod, Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Arizona Broadway Theatre. Composer/Lyricist: The Boy Who Cried Wolf (ABT commission), Hide and Seek, Hot Dam!
www.dannyjfeldman.com
@dannyfeldd
AShley NICOLE MARTIN* (ENSEMBLE)
Previous Surflight credits include: Stardust Road, Elf (2018), Hairspray. Favorite regional credits include 42nd Street (Umbrella Stage/Weathervane), White Christmas (AC3), A Chorus Line, Pippin, (Weathervane), South Pacific, Show Boat (ABT) and Footloose (Laguna Playhouse).
Thanks to her Surflight family, and her community for their support, always. Happy Holidays!
@ashwithasplash.
Rosemary Shahani (Ensemble)
Rosemary began her career with Colorado Ballet and Contemporary West Dance Theatre before moving to New York City.
Recent credits include Rocky (Fireside Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Heights Players) and Dancers Who Sing Cabaret (Green Room 42).
She’s also appeared in films, music videos, and Amazon’s Etoile.
John Ray (ENSEMBLE)
John is making his Surflight Debut with this production of Elf!
Selected credits Include: THE ARGYLE (Fiddler On The Roof, A Christmas Carol).
Education: Shenco BFA Musical Theatre.
He would like to thank his family, his teachers, Morgan and his Resolute Family and his continued mentor in life Shylo Martinez!
Enjoy the show!
Isaiah Hilliard (ENSEMBLE)
Isaiah Hilliard (Ensemble) is electrified to be making his Surflight debut!
Some of his work includes Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Ensemble/Preacher U/S) and 42nd Street (AndyLee) done at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.
He dedicates this show to God, his Family, and Friends!
Instagram @Zayhillard
Juno Brosas (ENSEMBLE)
This is Juno’s Surflight Theatre debut!
Regional Credits: TCT Cincinnati: Beauty & The Beast (Belle), R&H Cinderella (Cinderella); Short North Stage: Legally Blonde (Pilar/Elle u/s); Cincinnati Landmark: Footloose (Rusty); The Carnegie: Singin’…Rain (Lina).
Recent Wright State B.F.A. Musical Theatre graduate.
Thanks to her team and loved ones! junobrosas.com
@junobrosas
Milana Dinis (Youth Ensemble)
Milana is so happy to be back on the Surflight stage!
Some favorite shows Wizard of Oz (Munchkin), Titanic (3 rd class passenger); SpongeBob (Ensemble); Matilda (Ms. Honey), among others.
She is taking classes in ballet, tap, jazz, voice, technique, acro and is on her studio’s dance competition team.
YOUTH ENSEMBLe
Edahi Juarez
Things I like to do are: singing, dancing and playing. Acting is something I have always enjoyed.
I love to participate in any musical offered by the Surflight Theatre
Mila Ellis
Mila is delighted to be onstage at Surflight alongside her brother, Hunter, creating holiday magic in Elf!
Her past credits include Surflight’s: Miracle on 34th St. (Hendrika), A Christmas Story, Annie & Annie Warbucks, State Fair, SpongeBob, Youth Edition, and Frozen Jr.
Much love to Surflight and her family.
Hunter Mayo
Hunter is delighted to be onstage at Surflight alongside his sister, Mila, spreading holiday cheer in Elf!
His past credits include Surflight’s productions of: Miracle on 34th St. (Harry Finfer), Children’s Theatre: Peter Pan (Michael Darling) and Wizard of Oz.
Much love to Surflight and his family.