Abraham Pla

Abraham Pla has been performing on stage since the age of eight and has since added countless performances to his growing résumé. He brings focus, discipline, and natural stage presence to every role, combining youthful energy with an emerging sense of character and storytelling.

His favorite roles include Charlie (Willy Wonka), Young Simba (The Lion King), and Phillip (Chasing History Tour), where he has demonstrated versatility across classic, contemporary, and ensemble-driven productions.

In addition to theatre, Abraham is a dedicated student athlete, competing in both football and track for his local high school. His athletic training supports his work onstage, contributing strength, endurance, and confidence to his performances.

Max Vivino

Max Vivino is an actor of both stage and film, known for his versatility, physicality, and ability to bring bold characters to life across genres. His work spans professional theatre, national touring productions, and on‑camera performance.

His stage credits include Pugsley (The Addams Family), JoJo (Seussical the Musical, SFA), Young Tarzan (Tarzan, SFA & White Plains Performing Arts Center), Matt in the world premiere of Lois Lowry’s Gathering Blue (Mt. Gretna Amphitheater), Prince Charming (Cinderella, off‑Broadway at The Producers Club), and Theo in the Broadway National Tour of Pippin.

In addition to theatre, Max has commercial credits including work with Nathan’s Hot Dogs and several independent film projects. He has also performed the National Anthem for NBC’s NASCAR races, bringing his vocal power to major broadcast audiences.

Above all, Max brings joy, commitment, and an infectious love of performance to every project—always wanting audiences to know that his love for them is, quite simply, RIDICULOUS.

Ian Holmes

In 2005, during American Idol Season 4, a singer and voice and piano teacher from Allentown, Pennsylvania earned his golden ticket to Hollywood and advanced through the Top 44 semi‑finals. Born and raised in a family bonded by singing and worship, Ian Holmes began humming melodies as a baby and could already play piano by age two.

At fifteen, Ian pursued his passion for gospel music, using his soulful voice as a vessel for conveying messages of love, faith, and salvation. As he shares, “I enjoy God’s Word and find that there is only hope inside the Word of God for me, and it’s one of the most profound ways that I can share with others.”

Ian has traveled internationally as a singer, teacher, and choir director, working across Puerto Rico, Kenya, Israel, and the Middle East. His professional career has included extensive live concert work and collaborations with gospel recording artists Mel Holder and Calvin Nowell; praise and worship pioneers Freddy Rodriguez, Nicole Binion, and Floyd Ellsworth; Grammy winner Paulina Aguirre; Latin Grammy nominee Maria Del Rey; and legendary percussionist Candido Camero, among many others.

Beyond gospel and worship, Ian has also appeared in the pop music arena, opening for artists including Collective Soul, Taylor Hicks, Tyler Hilton, and Jonah 33. He is currently featured on the groundbreaking project EarthTones with Tony McLendon and The Lord’s Prayer Project, produced by multi‑Grammy winners Loris Holland and Jimmy “D” Miller. The album peaked at #20 on Billboard’s Gospel chart.

A seasoned songwriter, Ian co‑wrote the track “Thy Will Be Done” for The Lord’s Prayer Project and has appeared in Mel Holder’s music video “Always Been There” as well as Calvin Nowell’s special edition DVD A Mercy‑Full Christmas. He has released two full‑length albums, Changes and Destiny, and is a guest artist on Edgar Rene’s album Generación. A Spanish‑English album is currently in development, alongside new digital releases.

The American Idol experience was not the end of the road for Ian—it marked a turning point. He continues to pursue a path defined by purpose, faith, and artistic growth, using music as a lifelong calling and a powerful means of connection.

Jorne Gilbert

Jorne Gilbert is a lifelong stage performer whose career began at the age of three and has since grown to include hundreds of live performances. Known for his physical presence, musical versatility, and grounded storytelling, he brings strength and heart to every role he plays.

His favorite stage roles include John (Godspell), Papa Ge (Once on This Island), Benny (In the Heights), Cogsworth (Beauty and the Beast), Tarzan (Tarzan), Geppetto (Pinocchio), and Dewey Finn (School of Rock).

He currently stars in the title role of John Henry in Steel Hearts: The John Henry Musical, anchoring the production with both power and emotional clarity.

Offstage, Jorne serves as Media Director for Constituting America. He is also a lifelong athlete—an avid competitor throughout high school and college—and is currently a player with the USA Men’s Rugby, bringing discipline, endurance, and focus to every arena he enters.

A graduate of Moravian University, Jorne earned his degree summa cum laude in Dramatic Production and Musical Performance.

Tasia Holland

Tasia Holland is a lifelong stage performer whose love for music began almost as soon as she could speak. Known for her bright vocal tone, expressive storytelling, and genuine connection with audiences, she has brought heart and energy to a wide range of beloved musical theatre roles across regional stages.

Her most notable stage credits include Cinderella (Cinderella), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Ariel (The Little Mermaid), Penny (Hairspray), Narrator (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Clarisse (The Lightning Thief), Crystal (Little Shop of Horrors), and Mayzie La Bird (Seussical).

Whether leading a classic fairy tale or lighting up the stage in a high‑energy ensemble, Tasia brings warmth, joy, and sincerity to every role.

Offstage, her greatest joy is sharing the stage—and a love of music—with her three‑year‑old daughter, Cana, who has clearly inherited her mother’s passion for singing. Cana is the love of her life and her favorite audience member, making every performance all the more meaningful.

Tasia is grateful to continue sharing her passion for theatre with audiences and fellow performers alike, bringing sincerity, joy, and heart to every project she joins.

Taryn Gilbert

Taryn Gilbert is a versatile stage performer whose theatrical work spans regional productions, touring theatre, and on-camera performance. She has been performing from a young age and is known for her strong character work, vocal power, and ability to command both intimate and large stages.

Her favorite stage roles include Betty Haynes (White Christmas), The Dragon (Shrek), Erzulie (Once on This Island), Miss Hannigan (Annie), Sally Jackson (The Lightning Thief), Miriam (The Prince of Egypt), Ronette (Little Shop of Horrors), and one of the Dynamites (Hairspray).

She also toured New York City schools with Shadowbox Theater as the lead child in the educational production The Earth and Me, performing for young audiences across the city.

In addition to her stage work, Taryn has extensive experience in print and feature film, bringing the same presence and professionalism from the stage to camera-based storytelling.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Liberty University and does freelance design ranging from brand identity creation to advertising materials to web design. She continues to perform and create regularly and is grateful for every opportunity to connect with audiences and individuals through stage and design alike.

Teara Gilbert

Teara Gilbert is a multitalented stage actor and lifelong member of the industry, whose passion for musical theatre has been shaped by years of commercial, film, regional, and off‑Broadway work. Known for fearless performance energy, heart, and humor, she brings both iconic heroines and bold character roles vividly to life.

Her favorite and most formative roles include Annabeth Chase (The Lightning Thief), Eve (Children of Eden), and Ti Moune (Once on This Island), alongside performances as Fiona (Shrek the Musical), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), and Chiffon (Little Shop of Horrors).

Teara is co‑founder and active member of the Artists of Sing for America, collaborating with talent from across the globe to produce, costume, choreograph, and perform in innovative musical theatre productions and concerts, including works inspired by the Big Band Era.

Whether anchoring a story at its emotional core or transforming a moment with a single song, she brings clarity, vocal precision, and genuine storytelling to every performance.

Alongside her performing career, Teara is a dedicated vocal coach who deeply values her work with singers. Her coaching is shaped by a unique perspective and technique rooted in real‑world performance experience, allowing her to help vocalists of all ages develop healthy voices, confidence, and authentic artistic expression.

Teara Gilbert

Teara Gilbert is a costume designer recognized for her imaginative yet intuitive approach. Years of creating in diverse theatrical spaces have sharpened her eye for beauty, meaning, and transformation. She approaches costume as an active part of performance—designs meant to move with the body, reveal character, and speak emotionally before a word is ever sung.

A self-taught designer and seamstress, Teara began sewing and designing at a young age. That early, tactile relationship with fabric and construction continues to shape her process, allowing bold visual ideas to remain grounded in practical craftsmanship. Her work favors expressive shapes, layered textures, and intentional detail, always in service of story, and always reflecting a clear and recognizable artistic voice.

Some signature standout design moments have been Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Descendants, Once on this Island, while some off-Broadway and touring credits include Yo Gabba Gabba!, Odd Squad LIVE, and The Big Bang Theory. With designs guided by the belief that the way things are should always give way to the way they can be, Teara brings curiosity, clarity, and emotional intention to every seam she stitches.

Jewel Gilbert