Once

Jenn is an actor, musician, director, composer, and educator. She is delighted to be performing again in a show she loves dearly. She originated the role of the female Bank Manager in the 2nd National Tour of “Once.” She has acted in numerous shows at various regional theatres, including the Utah Shakespeare Festival, the Ogunquit Playhouse, the Paramount Theatre, the Actor’s Playhouse, the Ensemble Theatre Company, and Bucks County Playhouse. Jenn also writes music! You can currently find her music on all streaming platforms. Other interesting info can be found at: www.jennchandler.com

Dan Costello is proud to be returning to theREP, having previously appeared in “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Our Town.” Favorite roles include Charles Guiteau in “Assassins” (Playhouse Stage), Michael in “Dancing at Lughnasa” (Hubbard Hall), and Heisenberg in “Copenhagen” (u/s Syracuse Stage). Dan is the writer/composer of “ICU,” a new full-length original musical which debuted in November at Fort Salem. His immersive children’s play “The Forest of Feelings” will tour across the five boroughs of NYC this fall with New York City Children’s Theater. Recipient of a 2024 LARAC Community Arts Grant, Artist-In-Residence at the Sable Arts Project, Co-founder and Creative Director of Yo Re Mi. As a musician, Dan has released thirteen albums of original music, and toured to more than twenty countries. BFA Syracuse University. Proud AEA member. IG: @tincanshaker. This one’s for Rachel.

Recent credits include “The Craic” and “Million Dollar Quartet” with Milwaukee Rep, “Once” at Casa Mañana, and “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” at New Stage Theater. Find his original music under his name on Spotify. Thanks to everyone at theREP and thanks to you for seeing the show! trevorlindleycraft@gmail.com

Molly Coyne is so excited to be making her Capital Repertory Theatre debut! Off-Broadway: “The Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club” (Lincoln Center), “FunikiJam’s Shenanigans Irish Celebration” (The Actor’s Temple). Regional: “Once” (Coachella Valley Rep – Winner BroadwayWorld Best Supporting Actor in a Musical 2023), “The Wizard of Oz” (Alliance Theatre), “The Mousetrap” (Florida Repertory Theatre), “Avenue Q” (Horizon Theatre), “One Man, Two Guv’nors” (Georgia Shakespeare). BA in Vocal Performance and BA in Theatre from Denison University, Granville, OH. So much love to my incredible husband, Brian, my family, and my perfect cat children, Little Stink and Pabu.

Julia is thrilled to be at theREP! A New York City-based actor/musician/writer; Julia holds her BFA in Acting from Shenandoah Conservatory and is a proud Moscow Art Theater/National Theater Institute alumna. Tours: “Once the Musical” (U/S Girl, Réza, Ex-Girlfriend), “Rockin’ Road to Dublin/Christmas in Killarney” (Fiddler), “Cirque Musica” (Flying Violinist). Regional: “Once” (Music Director, Réza/Ex-Girlfriend/U/S Girl), “The Spitfire Grill” (Percy Talbot), “Smoke on the Mountain” (Denise Sanders), “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812,” “Almost Heaven,” “Buddy, the Buddy Holly Story,” “Hello, Dolly!” and “Annie.” Apple TV: “Dickinson” (Co-Star, Ep. 101). She was most recently seen in The Swell Season’s music video, “Stuck in Reverse.” Julia currently serves as the Artistic Director of Soyulla Artists, a music company based in NYC. Big thanks to everyone at theREP, Tiera and her team at FireStarter, her Mom, Dad, Lia, Travis and endlessly supportive friends! www.juliamariehoffmann.com

Previously at theREP: James Joyce’s “The Dead,” “To Kill A Mockingbird,” “Cactus Flower.” Broadway: “Once,” “End Of The Rainbow.” National Tours: “An American In Paris,” “Mamma Mia!” Regional productions across the United States and Canada, including “La Cage Aux Folles” (Barrington), “A Christmas Story” (Pioneer), “As You Like It” (Milwaukee Rep), “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” (Palm Beach Dramaworks), “Sense & Sensibility” (Connecticut Rep), “End Of The Rainbow” (Guthrie), “Jane Austen’s Emma” (Old Globe), “Funny Girl” (Arts Club), “An Ideal Husband” (Chemainus), “Blood Brothers” (Gateway), “Henry IV,” “The Tempest” (Bard On The Beach). TV includes: “New Amsterdam,” “Evil,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “FBI,” “Madam Secretary,” and “The Blacklist.”

Adam Huel Potter is a New York City based actor and award-winning musician originally from Kentucky. He is thrilled to make his Capital Repertory Theatre debut. Credits include THEATRE: “Once” (National Tour), “Floyd Collins,” “Uncle Remus” (ESPA at the Lucille Lortel). TELEVISION: “Ballard,” “FBI: Most Wanted.” FILM: “The Omro Heist,” “Blood and Snow,” “Fortress: Sniper’s Eye.” For more, visit IMDB, follow on FB, Insta @adamhuelpotter, www.adamhuelpotter.com or just say hi after the show. Alumnus: Circle in the Square Theatre School, NYU-Tisch. Actor’s Equity (AEA). SAGAFTRA. SW Artists Talent. Black Box Management. Love to Mom & Dad and my sweet Anna – Smirk!

Sophia Sarbib is extremely proud and excited to be joining the summer cast of “Once.” Sophia grew up in Latham and will be starting middle school at Albany Academy. Her favorite subjects are math, art, and recess. She has appeared in productions of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” “How to Enchant a Bookshop,” “How I Became a Pirate,” “Schoolhouse Rock,” “Shrek Jr.,” and “Finding Nemo Jr.” through her school’s theatre program. Her two favorite musicals on Broadway include “Wicked” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Sophia also enjoys playing tennis, swimming, riding roller coasters, and all things Harry Potter. She adores animals of all kinds and hopes to open a sanctuary in the future. Sophia would like to thank her parents for their love and support, and the cast and the directors for welcoming her into the theatre family.

Sam Sherwood (Guy) is thrilled to be making his Capitol Repertory Theatre debut. Off-Broadway: “Woody Sez” (Irish Rep); “Fancy: A Country Musical.” Regional: “Lucky Stiff” (Florida Rep); “Jesus Christ Superstar” (CVRep); “Bright Star” (Arrow Rock Lyceum); “Once” (Maltz Jupiter); “Escape to Margaritaville” (Engeman, Actors’ Playhouse); “Woody Sez” (TheaterWorks Hartford); “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America” (Riverside); “Godspell” (Ivoryton); “Hank Williams Lost Highway” (Florida Rep); “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” (Engeman Theater); “Ring of Fire” (Deutsches Theater München, Vienna’s English Theater) TV: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Jacob Shipley (he/they) is thrilled to be returning to Capital Repertory Theatre. Select theatre credits: “Amazing Grace” (First National Tour), “Godspell” (St. Michael’s Playhouse), “Ring of Fire” (Capital Repertory Theatre), “A Funny Thing… Forum” (Hangar Theatre). Jacob is also a touring singer/songwriter and has performed at venues such as Caffe Lena, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and Rockwood Music Hall. BFA Ithaca College. Listen to Jacob’s new EP, Getting Older, on all platforms! @jacobtshipley www.jacobshipley.com

John Sygar (Andrej) is grateful to be making his debut here at theREP! He was previously seen in the original Broadway cast of” Swept Away.” Regional: “Swept Away” (Arena Stage), “Beauty and the Beast,” “A.D. 16” (Olney Theatre Center), and “Light Years” (Signature Theatre). John is a member of the Only Make Believe acting company. He is also a member of the band baseball hat. @jsyg

Lily Talevski (she/her), a Michigan native, is an actor, singer/musician and voice over artist of Macedonian descent residing in NYC and is so proud to make her Capital Repertory Theatre debut! Some theatre credits include “Once” and “Spring Awakening” (Northern Stage), “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” (Detroit Public Theatre), “The Wolves” (TheatreSquared) and “Rattlesnake Kate” (Denver Center). Catch Lily on CBS’ “FBI”, Lifetime Network’s “Stolen by a Serial Killer” and Ryan Murphy’s “The Watcher,” on Netflix. @lilytalevski

Isla is a 10-year-old performer with a passion for acting and singing. She has played several exciting roles, including Miss Hannigan in “Annie Jr.” and Anna in “Frozen Jr.,” Radical Rhythm in “Musicville,” and Pomme Frite in “The Mystery Behind the Silver Screen.” When she’s not on stage, she loves creating art, spending time with family and friends, traveling—especially to the beach—and playing volleyball. Her enthusiasm for performing continues to grow, and she looks forward to expanding her experience with new and challenging roles. She is thrilled to be part of this production and thanks her teachers, directors, and family for their constant support and encouragement.