WES WILLIAMS (Tully). Born and raised in the midlands of South Carolina, Wes feels a particular kinship with Tully and was introduced to Jimmy Buffet’s music at a young age. Recent Regional Credits: Guys and Dolls (Sky Masterson), West Side Story (Tony), Newsies (Jack Kelly).  Thanks to Robert, Sean, Rikky, the whole team here at NSMT, and my incredibly supportive circle of friends and family. @wes.williams | wesawilliams.com
DAKOTA MACKEY-MCGEE (Rachel) – she/her - is thrilled to make her North Shore debut. Some favorite credits include: Oliver (Nancy) at Gretna Theatre, Throw me on the Burn Pile (Boss) at Key West Theatre, Fiddler On the Roof (Hodel) at Arrow Rock Lyceum, Henry IV (Lady Percy) at St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, and Christmas at Pemberley (Lizzy Bennet) at Playhouse on Park. In honor of this performance and Rachel, Dakota is making a donation to Oceana who is "dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale". Much love and gratitude to my family, Josh + Aimee at ASA, and my partners in crime J+H. www.Dakota-Mackey-McGee.com
SEAN STEELE (Brick) – he/him - is so excited to make his debut here at North Shore. Most recently, you might have seen him as Don in Kinky Boots Off Broadway in the big ole NYC. Regional: Titanic (Edgar Beane), Newsies (Seitz), Shrek (Shrek), My Fair Lady (Jaimie), Spamalot (Galahad), The Music Man (Marcellus). Film: The Contract Musical. To all of the NSMT staff and our incredible creative team, bless your sweet souls and thank you! None of this happens without the most incredible team at Headline Talent.  Ben, Erica, and Melissa are truly the most incredible people. Sean would also like to thank his family for all of their support. It means the world. To Coco, the most adorable pitbull in the world - I would die for you. You’re perfect. Live forever. And last and far from least, Marissa. You’re my cheeseburger in paradise and you always will be. @seanfitzsteele
SHELLY LYNN WALSH (Tammy) – she/her - Shelly is ecstatic to be back on the island! In 2019, Shelly was the original Tammy on the first Broadway National Tour of Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville, traveling across the country, sometimes with Jimmy himself, for 9 months. Before E2M Shelly could be seen in the Off-Broadway show Sistas, the longest-running show at the St. Luke’s Theater to date. She would like to take a moment to thank this production's creative team for inviting her to be a part of the E2M joy and magic again. Shout out to the cast, crew, and everyone at NSMT that made this show happen. Thank you to her mom, dad, chosen family, and MVV for the constant love and support. Danny, this is for you. @shellylynnwalsh #finsup!
ALTAMIECE CAROLYN COOPER (Marley) – she/her - is extremely blessed to be returning to NSMT. Altamiece was last seen on the NSMT stage as the loving and fast talking Motormouth Maybelle in their 2018 production of Hairspray. While obtaining her degree in Music Theater Performance from Western Michigan University She caught a break at a young age that jump started her professional acting career. She has since performed on many stages all over the country and Canada. Regional credits include: Chicago (Matron "Mama" Morton), Hairspray (Motormouth), Caroline; Or Change (Caroline), Into the Woods (Witch), Doubt (Mrs. Muller), Smokie Joe's Cafe (BJ), Escape to Margaritaville (Marley), for colored girls...( Lady in Green), Ain't Misbehavin' (Armelia). National tour credits include: Rent (Mrs. Jefferson/u.s. Joanne). Altamiece would like to thank God, her family, and friends for their amazing love and support. To the NSMT family, thank you so much for this awesome opportunity. Remember, LOVE has the power to change the world, so just do it! Instagram: @altamiececarolyncooper 
JOE HART (J.D.) - he/him - My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center as “Drunk Harry/Alfred Doolittle Understudy”. Other Broadway credits include, the original casts of Bonnie Clyde, Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public. National Tours: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Annie Get Your Gun, Best Little Whorehouse Texas (Dancing Aggie in Film version as well). Regional: Original cast of The Cake by Bekah Burnstetter,  Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner’s Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Received an Ovation award for The Angels of Lemnos and nominated for The Woman in Black. Floyd Collins (Ovation), Music Man, West Side Story. Film: Home Free, Spirit Untamed, Life Inside Out, Timeless. TV: Tiny Beautiful Things, Just Roll With It, I Love Dick. AEA and MTG. Love being back in Boston.
CALEB AJAO (Jamal, Ensemble) – he/him – is absolutely thrilled to be making his NSMT debut alongside this incredible cast and crew! Caleb received his Master of Music from New York University and is a NYC based performer, choreographer and teacher. This journey wouldn’t be possible without the support and presence of my amazing family, friends, Take 3 Talent, and of course God for whom my help comes from! Always - faith, hope and love…but the greatest of these is love! Instagram: @calebajao. Philippians 4:6-7.
SAVANNAH CRANFORD (Ensemble) – she/her - is excited to perform at NSMT! She graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in architecture while continuing to dance. In 2018 she moved to New York City and has been fortunate to work with various choreographers. She performed at NBC Upfronts (Bravo) 2022, and the Tin Building Grand Opening 2022 She is thankful to LDC Artist Representation, her parents, family, teachers and friends. @savannahcranford1
MAURICE DAWKINS (Ted, Ensemble, u/s Jamal) is so excited to perform in Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville with NMST! Broadway tours: Cats (Coricopat; u/s Mr. Mistoffelees) and The Prom (Ensemble). Regional: West Side Story (Baby John) at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, A Chorus Line (Mike) at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cats (Mr. Mistoffelees) with Royal Caribbean, Legally Blonde at KC Starlight (Carlos), multiple productions ofNewsies, and many more! He is a proud alum of Sarah Lawrence College and LaGuardia High School for the Arts, and he is grateful to all of his teachers and mentors who've fostered his artistic and personal growth throughout the years. Much love to his mom, his partner, Laura, and to his cats, Mr. Business and Luna! You can follow Maurice on Instagram: @dawkinsmaurice.
ALEX DeLEO (Ensemble, u/s Brick) is wicked excited to be back home and at NSMT where it all began. Alex started doing theatre at NSMT in The Wizard of Oz then later in ensembles of Fame, Bye Bye Birdie, and High School Musical. Alex attended Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, MA. Credits: Broadway: Wicked, Kinky Boots (TO); Tours: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell; Regional: The MUNY, American Stage, Tuacahn, TWN. Rep: DDO. @thealexdeleo
FABI GALLMEISTER (Ensemble, Dance Captain, u/s Chadd) – he/him – is making his NSMT debut! So excited to be back on the island! National Tour: Escape To Margaritaville (Ensemble). Regional: Footloose! (Ren), Matilda (Rudolpho), A Christmas Carol (The Gateway), Grand Hotel (The Rev), Mamma Mia! (Theatre By the Sea). International Theatre: Flashdance (Original German Cast), Cats (Tugger), Hair (Berger). Fabi has performed at Radio City Music Hall and Alvin Ailey Dance Company. Masters of Music from NYU Steinhardt. Thanks to John, Charlie and Dave at the Daniel Hoff Agency!
KAL KALIL (Chadd, Ensemble, u/s Tully) – he/him – After serving in the US Army, Kal is beyond excited to work in Musical Theatre. After making his national tour debut in My Fair Lady earlier this year, he is stoked to join the team here at NSMT. Big thanks to his coaches and mentors Matthew Corozine, Dan Thaler, and Randy Graff. Kal would also like to thank Meghan Manahan and Danny Prather at Hudson Artists Agency. IG: @youcancallmekal
ESTHER LEE (Ensemble) - she/her- is thrilled to be returning to NSMT having just appeared in the ensemble of The Sound of Music! A Jersey native and graduate of the Ailey/Fordham BFA program, she has danced works by Alvin Ailey, JoAnn M. Hunter, Debbie Roshe, and Roberta Mathes. Most recently she performed in Sonheim’s Anyone Can Whistle (Carnegie Hall) and Beauty and the Beast (Argyle Theatre). Much gratitude to the incredible casting/creative team and my agent, Jim Keith. Love you mom, dad, Dawson, 할머니 & 할아버지! @esther.lee13
MELAINA RAIRAMO (Ensemble, u/s Rachel) – she/her - is thrilled to be making her North Shore Music Theatre Debut! Regional: The Guthrie Theater, The Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Chanhassen Theater. University of Alabama Theater and Dance Alum. “All my love to Mom, Dad and Jack." Daniel Hoff Agency @Melaina-Rairamo
LUKE RANDS (Ensemble, s/c J.D.) – he/him - is excited to be performing on the North Shore stage for the first time! National Tour: Anastasia. Regional Favorites: Music Theatre Wichita - Newsies, The Drowsy Chaperone, Hairspray, 42nd Street.  Brigham Young University MT BFA ’22.  Thanks to LINK, Mikey and The Collective, his educators, and his wonderful family. Instagram: @lukerands
WHITNEY RENEE (Ensemble, u/s Marley) is an NYC based actor originally from Winston-Salem, NC and she is delighted to join the cast of Escape to Margaritaville! An Alumna of UNC Greensboro, she holds dual degrees in Dance and Kinesiology. Her most recent performances include Vogues Met Gala and Alyssa Lymperis’ Peacock special “No Bad Days”.  Regional credits include: Memphis (Actors Playhouse), Footloose (Arrow Rock), Guys and Dolls (The Argyle Theatre), Aida and Ragtime (Axelrod Performing Arts). Huge thanks to her family and friends for their endless love and support! @whityouneed
TARYN SMITHSON (Ensemble) – she/her - is super excited to be joining North Shore this summer! Taryn just finished touring as Rumpleteazer on the North American Tour of Cats. She is an alumni of the LINK program Class 4 and is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory. A huge thank you to Mikey Nagy at The Collective, my family and friends for their support and love. @tmsmithson
CAIT ZUCKERMAN (Ensemble, u/s Tammy) is thrilled to be making her North Shore debut! She was recently seen covering Jovie on the National tour of Elf, The Little Mermaid (Ursula) at the Gateway Playhouse, A Chorus Line (Val) at Weathervane Theater, and more. Cait would like to thank the creative team at North Shore for this awesome opportunity! @caitzuck