Oklahoma!

Michael Louis Cusimano (Curly) is delighted to return to Cygnet, where he was last seen as Anatole in last year’s Natasha Pierre … ! Select credits: Lempicka, The Ballad of Johnny & June (La Jolla Playhouse); The Tale of Despereaux (Old Globe); The Last 5 Years, On the Twentieth Century, Rocky Horror (Cygnet); Once, Million Dollar Quartet, Big Fish, Baskerville (Lamb’s); Metamorphoses (Santa Barbara Ens.); The Cherry Orchard (North Coast Rep); and the West Coast premieres of Desperate Measures (North Coast) and Homos, or Everyone in America (Diversionary). Michael is a cofounder of theatre production company Chalk Circle Collective. Michael received a Craig Noel Award for Featured Actor for Cygnet’s Natasha Pierre … and another one for “Actor of the Year” for his body of work in 2019. Education: B.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon. @koozimano

Ariella Kvashny (Laurey) is a San Diego native who is thrilled to be back at Cygnet! Her most recent credits include: Countess Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express (The Old Globe), Daisy Arujo in Mystic Pizza (Ivoryton Playhouse), Eva Peron in Evita (Cygnet Theatre), Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet! (Moonlight Stage), Ensemble/Dabney US in Regency Girls (The Old Globe), Ensemble/Camila, Daniela, Abuela Claudia US in In the Heights (Cleveland Playhouse), Cindy Lou Huffington in The Marvelous Wonderettes (Welk Theatre), Menas in Antony and Cleopatra (Shakespeare Orange County), Ensemble/Faith US in Brooklyn the Musical (MOXIE), La Gente/Pilar, Victoria US in Destiny of Desire (The Old Globe), and 4 years of Mama Who in Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (The Old Globe). This performance is dedicated to her grandparents, who have always supported and encouraged her love for the arts. ariellakvashny.com, @ariellakvashny on Instagram and TikTok.

JACOB CALTRIDER (He/Him): Jacob is honored to be appearing in Cygnet’s final production in the Old Town theater after previously performing in their very first production in the space: A Christmas Carol back in 2008! Also for Cygnet: The Rocky Horror Show (2016, 2024), Spring Awakening, Assassins, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, Sweeney Todd and The History Boys. Other Credits Include: House of Dreams, Manifest Destinitis and Violet, SDRep; West Side Story, SDMT; Homos or Everyone in America, Marry Me A Little, Harmony Kansas, Twist, Yank! and The Daddy Machine, Diversionary; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, NCRT; Les Misérables and Twelfth Night, Lamb’s Players; Camelot, Laguna Playhouse; The Grinch, The Rocky Horror Show and Regency Girls, The Old Globe.

Jazley Genovese is thrilled to make her Cygnet Debut! She is a born and raised San Diego performer and educator. Theatrical Credits include Escape to Margaritaville (Moonlight), The Winter Wonderettes (SDMT), Oklahoma! (Weston Playhouse), Kinky Boots (Moonlight), Snow Child (SubCulture), Mary & Max (Drew & Dane Productions). Currently residing in NYC, she is a teaching artist with various companies including Disney Theatrical Group on Broadway. Proud graduate of Pace University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is grateful for a magical summer spent in the Wild West with this incredible cast, crew, and creative team. Much love to her family and friends. IG @jazleyg11

Eli (he/him) is so grateful to be returning to Cygnet this summer for Oklahoma! Some of his favorite regional credits include Abe in We Are Continuous (Diversionary); Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde (SDMT); Johnny Casino in Grease (Moonlight). Other regional credits: The Rocky Horror Show and A Christmas Carol (Cygnet); Jesus Christ Superstar and Tarzan (Moonlight); Fiddler on the Roof, The Addams Family, Anything Goes and Plaid Tidings- 2022 & 2023 (SDMT). Thanks to his friends and family for their continual love and support, and everyone involved in Oklahoma for making it an incredible experience! IG: @eli_wood

Previously at Cygnet: El Huracán, The Great Leap, The Last Wife (SD Critics Circle nomination), Gypsy, True West(SDCC nomination), Private Lives, Travesties, Mauritius, Communicating Doors, Escanaba in da Moonlight, and many more. Elsewhere: Once, Baskerville, Chaps, Ring Round the Moon (Lamb’s); Fiddler on the Roof, West Side Story (San Diego Musical Theatre) Outside Mullingar, A Christmas Carol, Death of a Salesman, Cabaret (San Diego Rep); Into the Woods, The Secret Garden, The Buddy Holly Story, Big River, To Kill a Mockingbird, Of Mice and Men (SDCC Award), Golden Boy (SDCC Award) (New Village Arts); Jeffrey, Boys in the Band, Never the Sinner, Fifth of July (Diversionary Theatre); Arcadia (North Coast Rep).

Linda is proud to have been in Cygnet’s first production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and now to wrap up the company’s tenure in Old Town with Oklahoma. A regular on San Diego stages, Linda was the first woman to receive the Craig Noel San Diego Critics Circle Actor of the Year Award. Film: Box of Moonlight. TV: Terriers. Linda is a founding member of the San Diego Actors Alliance and a member of Actors Equity Association. For Jewell Libby

Ricky Bulda makes his Cygnet debut with OKLAHOMA. He got his start Starlight Musical Theater at the Bowl at Balboa Park, and has danced locally for California Ballet, Jazz Unlimited, and appeared at the Old Globe in Guys and Dolls, and La Jolla Playhouse in Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. Other companies include LA Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Arizona Opera, Musical Theater West, McCoy-Rigby Entertainment, and the Welk Resort Theater. Recent credits include WAITRESS, the Musical, 42nd Street, and Elf. He is also an MCU geek and loves playing DnD.  www.rickybulda.com

Tamara Rodriguez is a multi-talented vocalist, songwriter, actress, and dancer who first rose to prominence on popular reality singing competitions:Telemundo’s Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista and Univision’s Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda. Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Now based in San Diego, Tamara has toured internationally, starred in over 50 theatrical productions, ranging from classic musicals like Cabaret, Evita, Rock of ages (Cygnet theatre) to contemporary premieres such as Disney’s Up Here at La Jolla Playhouse. House of Joy ( San Diego Rep) On film, Tamara’s credits include Sugar Silence and Everyday Violence, Cholo Zombies, and Tazmania. A graduate from Berklee college of music . her original music is on all streaming platforms

www.tamararodriguezmusic.com

@itsnotodayitstamara

Paul Morgavo is a California native and former United States Marine; an actor, singer, stage manager, director, and scenic carpenter who has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. Paul has performed alongside Grammy Award winners and Broadway veterans in venues across the U.S., Canada, and England. Locally, Paul has worked for many of San Diego’s finest theaters including: Old Globe, Moonlight, Cygnet, SDMT, Welk Resort, Roustabouts, New Village Arts, ion, North Coast Rep., Starlight, San Diego Lyric Opera. He is currently the Production Manager for San Diego Mesa College Theater Company.

Marc Caro-Willcox (he/him) is thrilled to be back at Cygnet after having performed in Cabaret (2022) and Shockheaded Peter (2017)! Other previous credits include: She Loves Me (Scripps Ranch Theatre), Hall Pass, Danny’s Story (Blindspot Collective), La Posada Magica (Hispanic Arts Theatre), 1222 Oceanfront (New Village Arts). Marc currently serves as the President of the Board at Coronado Playhouse. He also is a producing artist for Blindspot Collective, teaching artist at San Diego Junior Theatre and choreographer for the award winning show choir program at Helix Charter High School. Thanks to Oliver for all the support! @itsmarccaro

Olivia Mitchell (she/her): Cygnet Theatre: Debut! Born and raised in San Diego, headed to the University of Michigan this fall pursuing a B.F.A in Musical Theatre. Most recent stage credits include The Addams Family (Alice Beineke) and Mean Girls (Regina George), both performed at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. YoungArts Winner with Distinction (2025). Olivia is so grateful for the opportunity to perform with such an amazing cast and crew. Much love to her family and friends for their endless support.  

Cygnet debut! National Tours: Anastasia, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Select Regional and New York credits: Cabaret (The Old Globe), Tuacahn Amphitheater, CCAE Theatricals, North Coast Rep, The Argyle, 5 Star Theatricals, Hale Center Theater, Feinstein’s 54 Below, Moscow Ballet, Sundance, Moonlight Amphitheater, Las Vegas Opera w/ Metropolitan Opera. Film: Kelly in Miracle Valley (in theaters 2022). BYU BFA MT. Thanks to Avalon Artists Group, family, Jill, and Matt. Glory to God! Instagram: @ames__smith

Jaxon is thrilled to be making his Cygnet Theatre debut! Credits: 3 Summers of Lincoln (La Jolla Playhouse); Tootsie (Moonlight); Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play (New Village Arts); Fiddler on the Roof (SDMT); The Addams Family (SDMT); Darkness Falls (Sea World). Education: SDSCPA.