ALUMNI

**Talia Suskauer**

Talia most recently starred as Elphaba in **WICKED** on Broadway, direct from an incredibly successful run on the National Tour in the same role. Before that, Talia was the female standby for **BE MORE CHILL** on Broadway. Other credits: GYPSY (Louise) at Goodspeed Opera House, and **LITTLE WOMEN** (Jo), **SHREK** (Fiona), and **THE SECRET GARDEN** (Lily) at the New London Barn Playhouse. Stuart audiences might remember Talia from StarStruck shows like **THE DROWSY CHAPERONE**, **RAGTIME**, **SHREK**, and **LES MISERABLES**, to name a few. Talia is a BFA Music Theatre graduate from Penn State University.
“I can say with 100% certainty that I would not be where I am today without my StarStruck training. It is my second home, and the place where I cultivated and honed my talent. Jennifer Yormak is my lifelong mentor, and is family to me. The work she does is so important, and I will be forever grateful to her for believing in me and changing my life. Purple Proud!”

Kevin William Paul

Kevin graduated with his BFA in Acting / Musical Theatre from the Drama School at **CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY**. He appears in the film **BOTTOM OF THE 9th**, directed by Raymond De Felitta, and on various TV shows: **THE GOLDBERGS** (**ABC**), **WHY WOMEN KILL** (**CBS - ALL ACCESS**), **GOOD TROUBLE** (**FREEFORM**), **THE POWER COUPLE** and more. Kevin continues to write music, composing on the piano and guitar. He had the honor of performing at New York’s Carnegie Hall and recently performed in a cabaret of new music at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s.
"StarStruck is what children needs most right now: a space to communicate without judgement, to speak and to listen and to continue learning."

**Cory Jeacoma**

Cory is a BFA Musical Theatre graduate from Pace University in New York. After starring in the Broadway tour of **JERSEY BOYS** and the Broadway hit, **BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL**, Cory worked on multiple seasons of “**Power Book II: GHOST**,” a spin-off of Starz’s hit series “**Power”** and is now Starring in the CW reboot of “4400!”
“StarStruck instilled a discipline and work ethic in me that I carry into every production, concert, audition, and shoot I get to do. It also taught me to prioritize myself and the people I surround myself with before anything else. This, in turn, brings a deeper humanity to everything I do artistically.”

Becca Suskauer

Becca Suskauer is an actor, singer/songwriter, and former StarStruck student from Palm Beach Gardens, FL! After graduating with her BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University, she made her National Tour debut in *Pretty Woman* understudying Vivian Ward. She has performed in regional houses like the Muny and New London Barn Playhouse. Becca recently made her songwriting solo concert debut in NYC this past May. She is thrilled to be making her TV debut later this year on a major streaming network, so follow along on her website/Instagram for updates! “I’m so grateful to have my StarStruck family & will forever be #PurpleProud!”
**beccasuskauer.com** @beccaflower

Madison Mills

Madison is a video journalist at Bloomberg News in New York City. She returned to the newsroom after helping Mike Bloomberg run for president, traveling to 30 states while running his social video operation. This summer, her award-winning film on the Parkland shooting survivors will premiere in the Smithsonian in an exhibit on women and girls.

“StarStruck kindly offered me scholarships, which allowed me to have some of the best musical experiences of my life. Jen and Peter gave me confidence and love at a time in my life when I needed it most. I know every child who comes through their doors will leave with more self-love, joy and ambition than before. While my career path changed, I know the confidence they instilled in me helps me do my job better every single day. I am forever grateful to them!”

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Savanna Webber is an operatic soprano currently working for the Jacobs School of Music, where she recently graduated with her masters and undergraduate studies in vocal performance. Her career has spanned across musical theater and operatic repertoire, and she has sung in the United States and Europe. She has performed in several mainstage solo works during her studies and abroad and has participated in several chorus projects ranging from operatic repertoire, musical theater classics, and contemporary works. When she isn't performing, she enjoys teaching private lessons to students of all ages, voice types, and backgrounds!
“My favorite memory of StarStruck was the team we all would make during production. Everyone would work together to put forth their best product on the stage, and it was so much fun encouraging all my friends and watching them grow. I am thankful that StarStruck taught me the importance of community in a production, and it is an important aspect of performing I have brought with me to every opportunity I've been given. Thank you StarStruck for teaching us all that whether as a soloist or chorus member, we all can work together to bring out the best in each other."

Kevin Connor

Kevin is a Broadway and off-Broadway producer based in New York City. Producing Credits include HERE LIES LOVE, LIFE OF PI, PLAZA SUITE, KINKY BOOTS, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish. Upcoming: MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, BECOMING NANCY, and SCOTLAND, PA. Kevin proudly serves on the board of Houses on the Moon Theater Company.

"StarStruck was one of the first places that showed me the power of theatre--how it can transform lives and teach invaluable skills. Peter and Jennifer have created a safe haven where all are welcomed and celebrated. I am eternally grateful to them for all they have done.”

**Ryan Weiss**

After graduating *cum laude* from the **University of Florida** and *magna cum laude* from **Duke University School of Law**, Ryan clerked for Judge Mark E. Walker of the **United States District Court** for the **Northern District of Florida** and Judge Michael Daly Hawkins of the **United States Court of Appeals** for the Ninth Circuit. Ryan is currently a trial lawyer with **Susman Godfrey LLP** in Houston, Texas--which, for over a decade, has been ranked as the top litigation firm in the country--where he focuses on high-stakes civil litigation.

Katrina Colletti

Katrina Colletti is a graduate of MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE MT class of 2015. She’s had the privilege of performing at excellent regional theaters around the country as well as Off-Broadway, and had an incomparable experience traveling the world performing for Viking Cruise Line. She has performed the National Anthem at the Prudential Center for the largest wrestling event of the year; Final X 2023. Favorite credits include: OKLAHOMA (*Ado Annie*), FOOTLOOSE (*Rusty*), RENT (*Maureen*), THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (*Gypsy*), KINKY BOOTS (Trish.)
“StarStruck was my place of play, creativity, friendship, discipline, support, authenticity and everything in between. It will forever be the place I can return to if I need to to find any of those treasures again. It will forever be home.”

**Amanda Paul**

Amanda is a talent agent at Henderson Hogan Agency based in NYC representing talent in Theatre, Television and Film. She moved to the Big Apple after graduating from Florida State University, and soon jumped into the world of Real Estate where she worked in new development at Corcoran Sunshine, on a Top 10 team at Douglas Elliman, and eventually managed the boutique firm, Vestry. But her passion to work with actors, guiding them to success, was undeniable and in 2022 she returned to her theatrical roots. Whether an actor’s desire is to be on stage or in front of a camera, Amanda looks to amplify their voice and encourage their creativity.
Amanda grew up in a theatrical family where her zeal for artists became part of her soul. In NY, she performed in the play, TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A STRAIGHT MAN and in commercials for Grubhub, Pret a Manger, and The Williamsburg Hotel to name a few. Favorite StarStruck credits: THE PRODUCERS (Ulla), TOMMY (Mrs. Walker), A CHORUS LINE (Sheila), ODD COUPLE: FEMALE VERSION (Olive), and AVENUE Q (Lucy).
“StarStruck was and always will be my second home & happy place. I learned confidence and how to be open & free in a safe and nurturing environment.”

**Victoria Bartolotta**

Victoria has attained her BFA in Musical Theatre from **CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY**. While training and performing she also shot her first short film.
“StarStruck has helped me learn the discipline and LOVE that it takes to be an actor and a human at the same time. To have love for the people and the work that is created around me. To own the discipline. To raise the bar in a room full of creative & talented people. Most importantly, SELF love and discipline. I carry with me the impact that StarStruck has made on my life everyday.”

Megan Moran

Megan Moran now lives in Los Angeles as an actor and the Events Manager at the nonprofit WriteGirl. She’s appeared on NBC and is a member of The Road Theatre Company. Megan has a comedic webseries called Pet Moms (Facebook.com/PetMomsComedy) and an improv team called Tupperware Party that performs all around the city!

“StarStruck was such an important part of growing up for me, both personally and as a performer. I had so much fun, but I also learned an incredible amount through every production I did with them. Jen and Peter instill work ethic and the joy of theater in every kid that walks through their doors, and we are all so lucky to be part of the StarStruck family!”

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Stephanie Duncan currently lives in Orlando, Florida. After earning a master’s degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling in 2019, Stephanie became a school-based mental health counselor.
“The impact of the time I spent as a student at StarStruck is something that I did not fully understand until years later. I will forever be grateful to Jen, Peter, and the many incredible instructors I had that helped to mold me into the person I am today. The gifts I gained as a student far surpass those that one may expect of an arts education. Through StarStruck I was able to explore and use my voice. I was able to feel as if I was part of a community and made some of the most meaningful relationships of my childhood and adolescence. I was able to tap into my confidence and feel comfortable in my own skin. I was encouraged to celebrate differences with my peers and practice kindness always. I was held accountable. Perhaps most importantly, I was put into situations where I was encouraged to dig deep into my emotional self and explore the emotional experiences of others. I am certain that these early practices in fostering empathy made me into the counselor I am today. I firmly believe that an arts education is not reserved solely for those who intend to pursue performing professionally. Every child needs and deserves a place to feel safe, to express themselves, to be wholly supported and understood. Thank you, StarStruck, for being that place for me.”

Katie Rodgers

Katie is a proud 2019 graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Art's New Studio on Broadway. Select NYU credits include: *Irene* (Irene), *Tuck Everlasting* (Winnie Foster), *Bernarda Alba* (Magdalena) and *Working* (Candy Cottingham). Off Broadway: *Scarlet Savior* (the Scarlet Savior), *Aussie Song* and *Inerrant*. In February, she returned to StarStruck to play Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC in their 20th Anniversary Celebration.
“Growing up, StarStruck created a safe place to explore myself through the lense of art, authenticity, hard work and community. I left StarStruck with an incredible trove of artistic wonders and an appetite for dramatic truth and purpose. That curiosity and insatiable appetite for truth was one of the best gifts StarStruck gave me, a gift that I carry with me in all aspects of my humanity.”

Jack Maloney

JACK MALONEY (he/him) is a Comedian, Content Creator, Actor, and Writer in NYC. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Penn State’s BFA Musical Theatre program and the Schreyers Honors College, Jack started performing standup comedy in New York City. In Spring of 2023, Jack was a Semi-Finalist in YASSS FEST, the New York Queer Comedy Festival. In Summer of 2023, Jack was selected to participate in the Comedy Studies program at the Second City in Chicago where his idol Tina Fey got her start. In addition to his performance and comedy pursuits, Jack has also worked as a Production Assistant for *FBI* on CBS and the *Real Housewives of New Jersey* on Bravo. Jack’s dream is to create, head write, showrun, and star in his own sitcom. He is eternally grateful for the artistic training he received at StarStruck, where he fell in love with the craft of acting. Follow his journey @thejackmaloney on all platforms! #PurpleProud
“Thank you Jen, Peter, and the whole StarStruck family for your wonderful contributions to our South Florida community!”

website 1.jpeg — **Ryan Michael Owens**

Our very own Ryan Michael Owens stars as Jesus for the promo of the upcoming national tour of **JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.** He is a steady live performer at New York City’s popular speakeasy PROHIBITION.

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Andrew currently works as the Director of Player Personnel for the football program at the University of Miami. Previously, Andrew worked for the football programs at Michigan State and University of Colorado Boulder under head coach Mel Tucker. Andrew is a 2018 graduate of Indiana University.
“StarStruck is a place that allows people to create a voice and platform that they can carry through life. It is a place that paves the way for young people to begin their artistic journeys in a safe environment. Places like StarStruck help communities come together to celebrate the work and creations of others, and this, to me, is an essential part to any community.”

website+2.jpg — **Brittany Bigelow**

Brittany has been diving head first into the continues development and production of her podcast, **A BROAD’S WAY**, where she sits down and shares stories of women from all sides of the entertainment industry with the goal of advocating for collaboration to fuel diversity in the stories we tell and who tells them. **A BROAD’S WAY** is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you choose to stream your podcasts! In the fall 2019, Brittany and her podcast were asked to join the **BROADWAY PODCAST NETWORK** and in January 2020 began a mentorship under the four-time Tony-winning Broadway producer Dori Berinstein.
“StarStruck was where my passion for creating art exploded. I fell in love with every single element that goes into a production. It was the first place I could ask questions, make mistakes, take risks, and believe in the possibilities of a life in this insane career!”

Zachary Hellings

Zack has his Bachelor's of Science in Recording Industry: Audio Production from Middle Tennessee State University, one of the top Universities for Audio Engineering in the Nation. After College, Zack immediately accepted a job as a Technical Director at a megachurch in the area, he was on staff there from May 2015 until August 2019. Currently, Zack is an Audio, Video and Lighting integrator for Breeze Stage and Studio in Jensen Beach. While his time is not primarily on the stage right now, that does not mean he won't step back on it in the future! Treasure Coast Audiences may remember him from: **CHICAGO** *(Mary Sunshine),* **ANNIE GET YOUR GUN** *(Tommy Wheeler)* & **THE WHO'S TOMMY** *(Cousin Kevin).*
“StarStruck provided a safe and fun environment where I was able to learn and grow as a person. Jen and Peter provide a place of love and nourishment to where you are always cared for no matter what. They give you the work ethic you need to be better as a person in the outside world, and I could not thank them and this place anymore for that!”

Maddie Shaff

Since graduating from StarStruck, Maddie Shaff immersed herself in environmental law. She seized incredible opportunities, including working at the Federal Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") Headquarters in D.C. Maddie also served as her Law School's Student Body President and member of the Board of Trustees. At the same time, she published an article titled "International Law and Climate Displacement: Why a Climate Justice Approach is Needed." Now, as an attorney in Midtown, Manhattan, she represents esteemed corporations and hospitals while volunteering her time to Pro Bono environmental causes. Maddie hopes to continue making a positive impact on the world!

"StarStruck has always meant growth and friendship to me. The bonds created here have turned into adult friendships that we maintain all the way in New York City, making home always feel closer than it actually is."