Meet the Cast
Dante Brattelli
as Ryan
Dante is so excited to be making his MPAC debut as Ryan in their production of The Theory of Relativity! Previous stage credits include: Off Broadway: Comfort Women, Dream Babies (St. Clements Theatre), He Loves Me Not (Davenport Theatre). Regional: Evita (Fulton Theatre), Mamma Mia, Holiday Inn (Walnut St. Theatre), Bullets Over Broadway (Resident Theatre Company). West Side Story, Fiddler On The Roof, Mary Poppins, Beauty and The Beast (Ocean City Theatre Company). Saturday Night Fever, Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Elf, Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Story, and Carousel (Media Theatre). Proud alum of the Lee Strasberg Conservatory in New York. He would like to thank his friends and family for their enduring love and support.
Megan Bryan
as Sara
Megan is so excited to be a part of Marlton PAC’s latest production! She is a sophomore at The University of the Arts and is studying Vocal Performance and Music Education. Some of her most recent credits include Matilda (Big Kid/Ensemble), Heathers (Young Republicanette), and Hairspray (Council Dancer). She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for being so welcoming and kind! Break legs, everyone!
Nathan Cideciyan
as Oliver
Nathan is beyond excited to be performing in MPAC’s Production of The Theory of Relativity! This is actually his second time in this show, and he is so excited to be able to help create a new and innovative concept. Nathan is a senior at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, and enjoys playing the violin along with reading and research. Past credits include Amelie (Hipolito), Sweeney Todd (Anthony), and La Rondine (Perichaud/Ensemble). The Theory of Relativity represents a lot of timely themes, and he is so excited to be able to take part in the performing arts, despite the pandemic. He wishes the best on the entire cast and creative team, and hopes that you all enjoy the show.
Ryann Davis
as Jenny
Ryann is beyond thrilled and honored to be playing Jenny in her second MPAC production, The Theory of Relativity. Currently a junior at Neshaminy High School, where she participates in both the Roadies program and the Select Choir, Ryann has most recently appeared in We Go Together: Quarantunes from Grease, Deadly Nightcap, Matilda, and Jekyll and Hyde. She would like to thank her family, of course, for their constant support of all her endeavours. And lastly, a gigantic thank you to the entire cast and crew of The Theory of Relativity. She is so grateful for the opportunity to continue to perform during these trying times.
Aren Duffy
as Adam
Aren has been performing across the tristate area for the past decade. He has worked professionally at the Walnut Street Theatre, Eagle Theatre, and Ritz Theatre. He has also worked on numerous projects with iTheatrics and Music Theatre International in NYC. He has worked with Tony nominated director Jeff Calhoun and Tony winner Baayork Lee, performed in the Arden Theatre Company’s cabaret series, and performed at the Junior Theater Festival where he has won several awards. He also had the opportunity to perform in John Kander’s 90th birthday celebration at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway. His favorite roles include Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka), and the Baker (Into the Woods). He is currently studying with MTCA to pursue a career in the performing arts. Aren is the proud co-founder of the Marlton Performing Arts Center and is excited for the future of the company.
Laura Duffy
as Julie
Laura is so honored to be performing in Marlton PAC’s debut online performance! She is a sophomore Theatre Arts major at Gettysburg College, and is heavily involved in the choir and theatre programs there. She serves on the executive board of the Gettysburg College Choir, works in the Theatre Arts department office and as a Voice Area Assistant for the Sunderman Conservatory, and is a newly-inducted member of the Epsilon Beta chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, the campus’ music fraternity for women. Favorite credits include Natalie Goodman (Next to Normal), Amber Von Tussle (Hairspray), and Cinderella (Into the Woods). Laura runs MPAC’s social media and website.
Indi Ebo
as Cathrine
Indi is so passionate, honored and just all the good adjectives, about this project. She appreciates and adores everyone in this cast so unbelievably much! Indi is a 19-year-old virgo and a Theatre and Marketing major at Concordia University Irvine, in Southern California. Just a snippet of Indi’s stage credits are Ti Moune (Once On This Island), Rafiki (The Lion King), Motormouth Maybelle (Hairspray) and Witch (Into the Woods). When not on stage, Indi is on the board of Black Student Union at Concordia University, and is focusing on becoming a full time actress/performer on and off screen. She would like to thank Abi, Casey, Maddie, Aren, Sophia and Laura for always making everything run so smoothly. To her cast, she loves you to the moon & back and hopes this didn't make the water signs cry too much <3
Melanie Ervin
as Caroline
Melanie is a high school senior and is honored to be making her first appearance in an MPAC production as Caroline in The Theory of Relativity! Some of her theatre credits include: The Wiz (ensemble), Aida (Aida), Footloose (Rusty), and The Music Man (dancer). Outside of the theatre, she is captaining Eastern Regional’s NJDFL team, serving as treasurer of its African American Student Union, and preparing to move to NYC in June to become a full time artist. Melanie would like to thank MPAC for trusting her to take part in the telling of such a beautiful and important story. She is devoted to using her talents and opportunities to advocate and provide more chances for minority artists like herself. She is forever grateful and can not wait to see what the future holds!
Olivia Fortuna
as Mira
Olivia is so excited to be playing Mira in The Theory of Relativity! She is currently a sophomore at Cherokee High School where she participates in both choir and drama. Her favorite previous roles include Anna (Frozen Jr.) and Edwina (Dear Edwina Jr.). Olivia would like to thank her family for taking her to dance and voice lessons, her fellow cast mates for being so kind, and the staff for being so encouraging. Above all, Olivia wants to thank her dog Louis for acting as her audience and just being there. Break legs everyone and love you lots!!
Kyle Smith
as Mike
Kyle is thrilled to perform as Mike in MPAC’s production of The Theory of Relativity. Previous roles he has played include The Scarecrow (The Wiz), Ren (Footloose), Seaweed (Hairspray), Bernardo (West Side Story), Paul (A Chorus Line), George (The Wedding Singer) and Davey (Newsies). Kyle thanks the cast and crew for helping him grow so much throughout this process. Break legs to all!
Jake Tavormina
as Anthony
Jake is so excited to be performing as Anthony in The Theory of Relativity! Previous roles include Putzie (Grease), Willy Wonka (Willy Wonka JR.), Agwe (Once On This Island), Action (West Side Story), and Learn Your Lessons Soloist (Godspell). Jake is a first year Sports Management major at Rider University, and he runs his own fitness Instagram account @jaketavorminafit. Break a leg to the cast and crew!
Abi Sanie
as Amy
Abi is thrilled to be performing as Amy in the MPAC production of Theory of Relativity. She is a 19-year-old director and stage manager currently based in South Jersey, and a second-year Performance Creation student at Concordia University in Montreal. Her theatrical practice centers around her mission to increase the accessibility of arts education. Favorite performance credits include: Bless the Lord Soloist (Godspell), Erzulie (Once On This Island), Medda Larkin (Newsies), Tracy (Hairspray), and Eponine (Les Miserables). Abi is proud to be the co-founder of Marlton Performing Arts Center, and looks forward to an incredible journey with this company.
Andru Wilson
as Paul
Andru is making his MPAC Debut as Paul in The Theory of Relativity. His excitement cannot be understated, and he is beyond thrilled to be surrounded by other actors his age. Other credits include Les Miserables (Berklee College of Music), Urinetown (Melissa Theater), Newsies (North Texas Performing Arts), and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Melissa Theater).