Meet the Cast

Sadra is thrilled to be back on the EOT stage and is honored to help tell the inspiring true story of Come From Away. She is delighted to perform with old friends and new, sends hugs and kisses to TGS&M, and is grateful retirement after 30 years with Pinellas County Schools made time for this once-in-a-lifetime experience— and for memorizing what feels like a million chair moves!

Amber is thrilled to be back on stage with EOT! Favorite roles include Phyllis – Follies (FWP), Maxine – Dial M for Murder (WCP), Muzzy – Thoroughly Modern Millie (EOT), Angel – The Rink and Squeaky Fromme – Assassins (TALC). Amber obtained her BA in Theatre from FSU and has worked the music scene in NYC. Amber owns and operates Sweet Peas Preschool & Elementary.

Rick is truly honored to be part of Come From Away; an incredible show, with an incredible cast, and an amazing story of humanity. EOT regulars will recognize Rick from last season: Beautiful (Don Kirshner), Cabaret (the German Announcer), My Fair Lady (Jamie), and 1776 (Dr. Lyman Hall). Thankful for James and Emi, and always Stacy; my biggest fan.

Emma has a BM in Musical Theatre from Oklahoma City University. Previous Eight O’Clock credits: My Fair Lady, Cabaret (ASM), Beautiful, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Escape to Margaritaville, Sweeney Todd and Gypsy.  Much love to the EOT Team, my friends and family, and my rock Eric.

Steven has notably been seen at EOT in 1776 (The Courier), Cabaret (Cliff Bradshaw), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Linus), Escape to Margaritaville (Tully Mars), 9 to 5 (Joe), The Wedding Singer (Sammy), Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frankenstein), and Avenue Q (Nicky / Trekkie Monster). Other recent shows include Evil Dead: The Musical (Ash; West Coast Players) and Making God Laugh (Tommy; Early Bird).

Originally from Largo, FL, Peter Jackson is super excited to be back at the Eight O’ Clock Theatre. Previous/Favorite credits: The Wiz, Beauty and the Beast, Smokey Joes Cafe, Sister Act (Alhambra Theatre & Dining), Les Mis (Theatre Jacksonville), Jesus Christ Superstar (Players by the Sea), and Camelot (Eight O’ Clock Theatre). 

Mika is thrilled to make her EOT debut. Best known as co- host and designer on HGTV’s 100 Day Dream Home, Mika has always held a special place in her heart for live theatre. She is honored to be part of this production and to help tell a story that celebrates resilience, compassion, and our shared humanity. Mika extends her heartfelt gratitude to the cast, creative team, and her family for their support. 

Hope is thrilled to be back at EOT! You may have seen her as Lucy in Charlie Brown or Tess in Crazy For You. A University of Tampa BFA Musical Theatre graduate, she is beyond grateful to perform alongside this wonderful cast and crew. Always for you, Dad!

Natalie is overjoyed to be back at EOT in this talented cast! You may have seen her as Cynthia Weil in Beautiful, in White Christmas, or as Melpomene in Xanadu. She’s also appeared up the street at FWP playing leading roles in Something Rotten, Wonderful Town, and A Little Night Music. She holds a BFA in Music Theatre Performance from Shenandoah University.

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DJ is honored to be part of such an inspiring show and incredible cast! Previous roles include John Dickinson (1776), Pirelli (Sweeney Todd) and Max/Billy (Cabaret) at EOT, Doug (Gutenberg! The Musical!), Micheal Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels (Tootsie), and Aldolpho (The Drowsy Chaperone) at MPAC, and Mitch Mahoney (Spelling Bee) at Mad.  All his love to Tyler, his friends, family, and bulldogs!

Rand made his EOT debut in 2001 as Billy Bigelow in Carousel. A 26-year veteran performer locally, his favorite credits include Tevye, Jean Valjean, Petruchio, Fagin, Officer Lockstock, Henry II, and John Adams. Rand will next appear as Kris in the inaugural national tour of SunKicks: Home for the Holidays, opening right here on this very stage this November. For Nance.