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Juliet Perel is an NYC based actor with a BFA from UNCSA. As a lifelong lover of Dolly and Reba, she is thrilled to be making her professional theatre debut in ‘Oil & Whiskey’. Thank you to my parents, sisters, Randi Rosen, David Gilbert (Zuri Agency), and Spoons. @julietperel

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Cornelius Versa is an LA-based actor and country music artist with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, thrilled to merge his two worlds as Teddy in Oil & Whiskey. Credits include The Voice (NBC) and the original cast of FRIDA at Detroit Opera. @corneliusversa

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Sarah is an NYC-based actress with an MA in Musical Theatre from the Royal Academy of Music and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Temple University. Her recent credits include ‘Grease’ at the The Fulton Theatre and ‘Cinderella’ at the Walnut Street Theatre. Now, she’s excited to swap her character shoes for a pair of cowboy boots! @SarahGiulianti

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Levi Penley is an Actor/Comedian/Writer based out of NYC. He is a resident writer/actor for "The Drunk Texts" at The Rat in DUMBO, and a proud member of the improv duo "Torn Alfredo" (@tornalfredo) and improv troupe "Cereal Mascots". You may also have seen him in the new play "Brody Went Missing" (@brodywentmissing) playing a lovable doofus, as he often does, as you shall soon see. Enjoy the show y'all!

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A Brooklyn-based actor & model, is honored to be a part of Oil & Whiskey. She recently made her national tour debut in Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Sadie). Nicolette has also been seen in two Off-Broadway productions - Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical (Swing) & Soulmate (Willow). Favorite credits include Sibella (A Gentleman's Guide…), Alice Nutting/Edwin Drood (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Val (A Chorus Line). Huge thanks to Dax and the team! @nicolette_boillotat www.nicoletteboillotat.com

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Sarah Beth Palmer is thrilled to be a member of the Oil and Whiskey family! A multifaceted artist—actor, drummer, singer, and composer with her own country musical as well—she brings joy and enthusiasm to every project she takes on. Her most recent theatre credits include Jo Sterling in “Swingtime Canteen” (Sharon Playhouse) and Denny in “No Turning Back” (The Chain). Recent film/tv credits include leading the short film “Cookie” and recurring in the series “Nine Cavities.” Enjoy the show!

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Tatiana Bahoque is so excited to be a part of Oil&Whiskey! Recent credits: “Audrey”in Descendants at The Argyle Theatre,“Janelle Woods” Beautiful at Stages St. Louis, “Featured Soloist” Braata Off Broadway’s Unplugged,“Lead Soloist” AIDA Cruise Line, “Chiffon” Little Shop of Horrors at Coeur D’ Alene Summer Theatre, “Janelle Woods” Beautiful at The Palace Theatre NH, and “Melody” American Girl Live! In Concert National Tour. Follow @TatianaBahoque on all platforms and check out www.TatianaBahoque.com for more!

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Taylor Thayer is a line dance and country swing instructor, performer, and choreographer based in NYC. In addition to her work with Oil & Whiskey, she runs several dance events around the city: Hill Country Line Dancing, Cahoots Country Dance at Desert Five Spot, and Frontier Fridays at Olly Olly Market. She has been featured on NBC Nightly News and The Today Show, opened for Shaboozey, and, most recently, choreographed the official line dance for Sunny Black's "Bad Idea."

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Hannah Kittrell is an aspiring actress, failed waitress, Zelda Understudy. She's from Williamsburg Virginia, studied musical theatre & songwriting at Rowan University, and is currently based in Bayonne NJ. Hannah was most recently seen as Kate in the Wild Party at the Eagle Theatre. She's really pumped to be a part of Oil & Whiskey. She'd like to thank her friends and family for listening to her endless noises and songs (and for always supporting her ambitions.)
@Hannah_Kittrell

Michael is incredibly excited to make his Off-Broadway debut with Oil & Whiskey! National Tours: Chicago (Sergeant Fogarty), Mean Girls (Glenn Coco). Regional: Bucks County Playhouse, The Cape Playhouse. Cruise: Hairspray on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas (Fender/ u/s Link Larkin/Corny Collins). Thanks to Avalon Artists Group and his friends and family for their constant love and support. @michaelmottram21

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This is Blythe’s Off-Broadway debut, and she is thrilled to share the magic with you! She asks that you sit back, enjoy the show, and thanks you for coming. Time to hunker down and get your hoedown on!

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KJ Nugin is thrilled to be part of the new musical Oil and Whiskey! This marks KJ’s first experience understudying, and he is excited to take on the challenge and grow in the process. Previous credits include Papa Ge in Once on This Island, Jordan in A Little Light, and Duck in the national tour of Click, Clack, Moo. KJ is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to sharing this exciting production with audiences.

Cody is a New York-based bassist/drummer/producer and coffee enthusiast. He holds a BM in Jazz from Cornish College of the Arts and performs with artists and groups bridging a myriad of stylistic boundaries. You can see him regularly in the US and beyond with ensembles ranging from the introspective folk songwriting of Anya Marina and Mackenzie Shivers to the Spaghetti Western-influenced Justin Garcia Band and the psychedelic roots Americana of Echo Bloom. Cody is also an active drum tech in the NYC area and has worked extensively with drummers as varied as Tom Marsh (Lana Del Rey) and Mario Duplantier (Gojira), including their Grammy-nominated album ‘Fortitude.’

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James is a New York-based composer, arranger, and music director specializing in musical theater. They are currently developing Don’t Forget Me (commissioned by A Class Act NY), MEDUSA: A New Musical, and The Pyramid: A ‘Dance Moms’ Parody Musical. James serves as music director for the Off-Broadway productions of Friends!, The Office!, and Singfeld!, and music supervisor for Blanchard’s Turn, Lovington, and Two Thousand Miles. As a music director, they collaborate with artists including Carolina Rial (The Voice), Henry Platt (Sing On!), Jadel Contreras, and Megan Dwinell. James’s work as a composer and arranger has been featured in public art installations and national music festivals. They hold a BM in Composition with a minor in Music Theatre from UNCG and are a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) and the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC).

Makani is a New York City based multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter. While he can regularly be found being a supporting member of a variety of acts, spanning genres from live theater, jazz fusion, and garage punk, he is steadily crafting his own versatile and eclectic sound of original music under his own name. His first two singles can be found anywhere you listen to music.

Jared Auslander is a professional multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer based in New York City. He has toured internationally including performances at Times Square New Years Eve and esteemed jazz venues like Duc Des Lombards (Paris) and the Blue Note (New York City). He has also worked on Broadway and Off Broadway productions including A Bronx Tale. He graduated from New York University with a degree in Jazz Performance in 2020.

Jake Safirstein is a composer, writer, conductor, and pianist. His music has been performed by ensembles across the world, and he regularly arranges and music directs concerts and cabaret performances at some of New York City's most iconic venues. Happy to be part of the O&W team! Juilliard alum. Better at writing music than writing bios.

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Cameron Parker is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter, musician, and interdisciplinary theatre artist. Having graduated from James Madison University with a B.A. in Musical Theatre this May, they are excited to get out into the 'real world' and start collaborating. The music from their original play "Holler if You Hear" was recently released on all platforms (if you like folk and bluegrass, give it a listen)!
IG: @cameron._.parker
Website: cameronlparker.com

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Georgia VanRy is an NYC-based singer originally from Rochester, NY. She is passionate about supporting original musical theatre works, and has appeared in several presentations of new musicals, including Yes, Virginia at The RAT NYC, and most recently This Side of Paradise at the New York Theatre Festival. BFA in musical theatre from Rider University. For more, visit georgiavanry.com.

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Born in Los Angeles and creatively shaped by her years spent in New York, Jamie McRae is an actress and storyteller driven by truth and connection. Beginning her professional journey at the age of three, she has since appeared in numerous national commercials, Hallmark films, and acclaimed television series, including a recurring role on The Equalizer. Her theater work spans community stages to regional venues, where she has led musicals and originated new work.

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Kylie Dunaye is a recent graduate of the Institute of American Musical Theatre with a lifelong passion for performing. Having trained as a dancer and actor for 13 years, Kylie has developed a strong foundation in movement, stage presence, and musical theater performance. Some of her favorite and most memorable roles include playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast, as well as performing in productions of Legally Blonde and Grease. Kylie loves anything denim and sparkly so she is beyond excited to be apart of Oil and Whiskey's NYC Premier!!

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Recent graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and Boston College. A multi-hyphenate performer (actor-singer-musician-director), Ellie loves engaging in new works in a multitude of ways and is excited to be a part of the Oil & Whiskey family! Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Grace, Matt, and Sean for their unwavering support and love.

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Lucy Honor Lewis is thrilled to join this awesome team! She recently moved home to NYC after graduating from Northwestern University in June. Some of her favorite NU credits are "Falsettos" (Trina), "Sweeney Todd" (Mrs. Lovett) and "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" (Azdak/Singer). Lucy is also a proud grad of LaGuardia High School where she studied as a vocal major. More at www.lucyhonorlewis.com and @lucyhonorlewis on ig :)

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Kirstin Wolf is a local singer and actor. Hailing from Virginia, she earned her degree in Theatre Performance from Virginia Tech and worked locally at Wolfbane Productions before moving to the city. Recent works include With Bated Breath (Old Lady Warner), Barbie Fest (Princess Anneliese), and numerous cabarets. Thanks always to her family, and thanks to the Oil and Whiskey team!

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Mackenzie is a New York based actor who recently graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a BA in Musical Theatre. She plays guitar, piano and has a passion for pop/rock/folk musicals and actor-musician productions. Mackenzie made her professional debut in the original cast of SCOTS written by Noisemaker which performed in Glasgow, Edinburgh and NYC. She is so excited to be apart of Oil & Whisky this summer and wants to thank her family and friends for all their support!

Mercedes is a New York-based thespian and filmmaker. Mercedes participated in various readings and cabaret shows (Chasing Dreams, Paper Kraine, Rattlestick Theater's Global Forms, Columbia’s New Play Festival). She was the producer of multiple short films (Tape of '25, spilled milk, Selin, CANVASBACK, etc.) and finally gave herself a chance to direct her own short film: please call dad.

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Olivia Terpin is a New York based performer working in both commercial music and musical theatre. Select credits include Something Rotten! (Bea) and Grease (Sandy), with soloist appearances at Don't Tell Mama and The Triad Theater. Olivia was the 2025 Eastern Regional Winner in Commercial Music (Lower College Division) for the National Association of Teachers of Singing and will make her debut at 54 Below this August. Follow her at @oliviaterpinofficial.

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Sammy Isabela Antonetti is a singer/songwriter and producer who blends complexity with the mundane in her poignant storytelling. Sammy weaves the underground '60s folk scene and modern synthpop into intimate conversations that feel free and fresh. She discusses everything from Micheal Cera’s artistic significance to worrying that nuclear war is her fault while exploring emotional landscapes with vulnerability and sensitivity. While Sammy is multifaceted, her goal stays the same: telling authentic coming-of-age stories in an unbecoming world.

Emma Kimberley is a NYC-based singer-songwriter and performing artist. She is thrilled to be supporting Oil & Whiskey on their World Tour this summer! Emma is what you would call a multi-hyphenate artist, working predominantly as a theatre-maker in addition to making alternative folk music. In May 2026, Emma released her 3rd project: “Can’t Help Wonder / Forest Fire”. You can support her music on Bandcamp (emmakimberley.bandcamp.com) and you can find future performance dates and other updates at emmakimberley.com.

Sam Woolf is a New York City-based singer-songwriter blending folk, pop, and Americana. Known for his soulful vocals and honest songwriting, he first gained national attention as a Top 5 finalist on American Idol Season 13. Since then, he has continued to build a dedicated following through his original music and live performances.

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Mandi is a recent graduate from Theater Performance BA at Wagner College. They are a performer and teacher at heart. Favorite roles include Jane Doe (Ride the Cyclone), Angel City Four (City of Angels), Alexi Darling/Ensemble (Rent), and Lizzie (Goblin Market).
They have years of experience working with children and performers of all ages and are also teacher at Treasure Trunk Theater in Brooklyn. Beyond that they always looking to get involved in new works in NYC!
Website mandimarko.com Instagram: Mandimarkoo

Jack Plogger is a musician and actor from the Appalachian mountains of Virginia. He graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in drama this past spring and can’t wait to see what the future holds. In his free time you can catch him playing with his band @southstreet.nyc! @jackplogger

Yuval Benit will direct and choreograph the 2026 Oil & Whiskey Summer World Tour! Yuval is a New York City based actor, director, and choreographer, and an NYU Tisch School of the Arts graduate. She has appeared in several Off-Broadway productions, most recently starring in Malpractice at the Gene Frankel Theatre, where she received the Best Actress Award. In addition to theatre, Yuval has appeared in multiple short films this year and recently starred in an upcoming feature film! She is beyond excited to share her work with audiences across the world- and, of course, to dust off her old cowboy boots and get this honky-tonk rolling!

Dax Wiley is a playwright and songwriter from Chicago. Thank you to the cast and crew on an incredible summer as we tour Nashville, NYC, Edinburgh Fringe, and London. Love to Susan & Joannie. This show is dedicated to Dolly Parton and Nick: thanks for showing us how to be good to all.

Kit, his wife, Victoria, and their son, Ezra, live in Nashville, TN. Kit has toured the world playing for millions, he has played as a session musician for #1 worldwide hits, but he is happiest composing and producing in a cozy home studio.

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Our incredible costume designer!

Jonah Barnett is a guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, award-winning composer, orchestrator, and educator based in Virginia and New York City. He is the music supervisor and orchestrator for four ongoing Off-Broadway musical theater productions: The Pyramid: An Unauthorized 'Dance Moms' Musical, Oil & Whiskey, The Startup, and Alan Turing and the Queen of the Night. Jonah is on faculty as the Professor of Jazz Guitar at the University of William and Mary, and Professor of Guitar and Music Theory at Eastern Mennonite University. He also currently works for The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival as Operations Manager. In his free time Jonah enjoys reading, drawing, woodworking, and spending time with his wife Molly.

Elizabeth (or just Liz) Guenther is a director, cinematographer, and camera assistant born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She studied film at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a concentration in cinematography. When she’s not on set, you can find her wishing that she was. She is currently based in New York City.

Catalina is a recent graduate from The New School with a BFA in Performing Arts and a minor in Culture and Media. She has been doing photography and videography for two years and produced and directed short form documentaries (“The Dreamers”) and freelances in photoshoots in the city. Also, a performer and a singer, she is entirely devoted to the arts and its many forms. She is excited to be part of the Oil & Whiskey family!

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Abbi Ray Boyd is a master's student at NYU studying Performance Arts Administration. Abbi has their Bachelors degree in Visual and Performing Arts from University of Texas at Dallas. Abbi is a painter, actor, and Mixed Martial Artist.

Ben Sparaco is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter. Originally from South Florida, he got his start playing with local bands at the age of 13, eventually sharing the stage with members of the Allman Brothers Band, Dead and Company, Gov’t Mule, and more before even graduating high school.
Ben has spent the last decade+ touring nationally as a sideman, as well as performing and releasing original music under the moniker Slow Pass and Ben Sparaco and The New Effect. Ben has been named as one of Relix Magazine’s “5 Artists You Need To Know” and is an in-demand guitarist for sessions and live shows in Nashville and beyond.

Sara Mellas is a singer, songwriter, and keyboardist. Originally from Massachusetts, she worked for many years as a choir conductor and music teacher in San Francisco before moving to Nashville to start the original indie rock project, Miele. In addition to recording and performing as Miele, she plays keyboards for various touring country and indie artists.

John Venezia is a drummer and multi-instrumentalist originally from New York and currently based out in Nashville!

Rhees grew up in Holyoke, MA and started gigging in rock clubs at the age of 12, eventually finding himself in numerous bands and touring the country at age 18. In 2012, he performed in the band for Duncan Sheik and Stephen Sater’s show “Arms on Fire” at the Chester Theater in Chester, MA. He moved to Nashville at 25 and has toured the world playing with acts such as Ashley McBryde, Stephen Wilson Jr, Cindy Wilson (of the B-52s), Eilen Jewell, Seth Walker, and Miko Marks. He currently is working as a bassist in studios all over Nashville.

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