The Lecturer

Don Toal, Jr. (The Lecturer) is humbled and grateful to make a return to the CP stage with some of his absolute favorite people in the weird wide world. He has served as a director and teaching artist for a number of theatre organizations around the Southern NJ region, with a total of over thirty directing credits for student and community productions, most recently the world premiere of the Perry-Award nominated original musical “Post-Grad” at Cumberland Players in 2024. Favorite acting credits include Twisted (Sultan/Djinn/Ensemble, October Ensemble), Young Frankenstein (Mordecai/Ensemble, CP), The Spongebob Musical (Sheldon J. Plankton, OBSP), Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged) (Daniel, Brigantine Lighthouse Players), and The Santaland Diaries (Crumpet, Cape May Stage). He holds a BA in Theatre Education from DeSales University, and resides in Mays Landing with his cat Percy and a small army of toys. Many thanks to Shaun, Jen, Julie, Maddie, Rachael, Danny, Michael and the entire cast and crew for this unique opportunity. IG/Threads: @ghostpterodactyl

Jimmy Harper

Aaron Wachs [he/him] (Jimmy Harper) is ecstatic to be making his Cumberland Players Debut in Reefer Madness.  Last seen as Scotty in Evil Dead the Musical at Bootless Stageworks. Other memorable performances include The Prom (Kevin), Wedding Singer (Robbie Hart), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), and Rocky Horror(Brad Majors).  Aaron wants to thank Shaun, Jenna, Julie, and the entire production team for putting on an incredible show he is so proud to be apart of.

Mae Coleman

Katie Elizabeth Hughes (Mae Coleman) is excited to be back on the CP stage again playing another dream part. They were last see in Young Frankenstein (Igor) and Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman). Other past credits include Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd/OBSP), Viola (Twelfth Night/FTW) and Sara Jane Moore (Assassins/HPP). They would not be able to have had the opportunity to play so many dream parts if it wasn’t for their amazing, kind and talent partner Shane!

Jack Stone

David J. Fusco [he/him] (Jack Stone) is euphoric to be returning to the Cumberland Players stage for the first time since 2018 when he played some weird bald uncle in Addams Family! Previous roles include Tateh (Ragtime - TTW), Mr. Krabs (The SpongeBob Musical - OBSP), Harry (Company - Ritz), and Elwood P. Dowd (Harvey - For the Whim; Perry nom.) Many thanks to Shaun, Jen, Julie, Maddie, Danny, and the incredible group of artists involved in this cast and production team. All my love to my BB/RTB Walter (who inspired me the most for this particular role) and the greatest support system of friends and family a guy could ever wish for! I’d be remiss if I didn’t give a shoutout to Jesus, so yeah.

Sally DeBanis

Elena Maria (Sally) is weed-y excited (get it?) for her second musical production here at Cumberland Players! Her previous credits include Amber von Tussle in Hairspray (Levoy Theatre), Charlotte in Cinderella (Levoy Theatre), and Norma in Carrie (Cumberland Players). She would like to thank the incredible cast and crew for trusting her with such a fun role and supporting her throughout the entire process. A special shout-out goes to her best bud Alex for always being there for her when she needs it. She would also like to apologize to her family (especially her Nonna) for what they are about to see her do on stage. 

Ralph Wiley

Jason Reynolds [he/him] (Ralph Wiley) is thrilled to be returning to the Cumberland Players stage as Reefer Madness’s, Ralph Wiley! His recent credits include Freddy in Carrie the Musical here at Cumberland Players, Big Bad Wolf/Ensemble in Shrek the Musical at the Levoy Theater, Sketch/Ensemble in Hairspray at the Levoy Theater, and J. Finch/Others in Puffs with the Off Broad Street Players. He would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.

Placard Girl

Kayla Rae [she/her] (Placard Girl) is thrilled to be making her Cumberland Players debut in the number one show on her theater bucket list. Recent credits include: Crazy for You (Betsy), Pippin (Ensemble), Clue (Miss Scarlet), Carousel (Dream Ballet). A South Jersey native and Philadelphia resident, Kayla can be found off stage playing D&D, deadlifting her body weight, and … gardening. Much love and many thanks to Celeste for her unending support, and to Cumberland Players for producing this fever dream of a show.

Ensemble

Chelsey Shindler (Ensemble) is very excited to be a part of this excellent production at Cumberland Players. She started on stage as Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing in 2022 and has done many productions through to Almost Maine as Rhonda/Marcy/Glory etc in 2024. She also has been seen at other local theaters as Kathryn (Radium Girls, FTW) and Anne Steele (Sense and Sensibilty, FTW). In addition to stage managing a few productions at CP, she is grateful to be serving her first year on the board as VP of Operations. Much love to her family including her two boys who (mostly) graciously go along with all the crazy schedules. Shout out to Shaun and Jenn and Julie for giving her the chance to sing and dance on stage again!

Ensemble

Katherine (Rin) Kaltwasser[she/they] (Ensemble) is excited to be making her stage debut after college at Cumberland Players! Her previous performance was Puffs at Stockton University. She works in theatre mainly as a lighting designer, having designed shows such as Puffs at Stockton University, 26 Pebbles at Stockton University, The Last Five Years at Cumberland Players, Diary of a Wimpy Kid at The Levoy among others. They would like to thank cast and crew of Reefer Madness for making their first show so special. She would like to give an extra special thank you to her family and friends for always supporting her adventures. 

Ensemble

Elliot [He/Him] (Ensemble) is extremely thankful to be back on the Cumberland Players Stage. He would like to thank Addy, Olly, and Milo for always being there for Him and always giving him encouragement. He would also like to thank Upper Room Creations and Studio Müller for the work they’ve done in this process. Lots of love to the cast, crew, and reefer family. <3

Ensemble

Gab Hansson [she/they] (Ensemble) is so excited for her first time on the Cumberland Players Stage! You may have last seen her in The Rocky Horror Picture Show or as Orcus in She Kills Monsters at Bellarine Theatre Company. She would like to thank her family and friends for the constant support and the cast and crew of this show for all their hard work! Blaze it! 

Ensemble

Monica DiMauro (Ensemble) has been previously seen at the box office, in the booth, backstage, and onstage for many productions here at Cumberland Players over the past two decades, as well as various positions on the board. She can remember driving to rehearsals in the early 2000s singing along with the Reefer Madness CD in her car and saying "I wish we could do this show!"  She squealed with glee when she learned her 20+ year dream was coming true. Monica's hobbies include watching true crime documentaries, talking to herself in her car, and going on adventures with her amazing daughter Vanessa. Special thanks to the production team for this delightful opportunity, to the cast for be so kind, and to Vanessa for her love and encouragement.