Jarynn Whitney is thrilled to be making her Prima debut with this amazing team. Most recently seen as Catherine Parr (Six the Musical, NCL) and singing with Brandy in the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Jarynn is ecstatic to be back on stage sharing this beloved story through some of her favorite songs. An Indiana native, now based in NYC. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless support! @jarynnwhitney
Ethan Hall is so excited to be joining the cast of Off The Yellow Brick Road. Recent credits include Carmen Ghia in Producers, Christmas on Ice, Silverwood Theme park and Anthems of Rock. Thank you so much Prima for the opportunity and I hope you enjoy the show!
Dev (they/them) holds a Masters of Music (Voice) degree with a concentration in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt, where they studied under Dr. Scott Murphree and Alexander Gemingani. They also hold a BA in Commercial Music Performance (Voice) from the Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME), studying voice under Kisma Jordan-Hunter and DeAnna Johnson. Dev has shared the stage with artists such as Josh Groban, Elizabeth Stanley, Audra McDonald, and so on. They also toured with companies like Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company. Dev would like to thank God and the shoulders of the brilliant, beautiful Black and Queer folks who have come before them doing the important work. If you’d like to know more about Dev and their journey, give them a follow on Instagram at @devbesangin
Tom Geiger is thrilled to be making his Prima Theatre debut. He is a recent graduate of Temple University’s BFA Musical Theatre program. Since graduating, he has had the pleasure of working at many theatres in the Philadelphia area, including Arden Theatre Company, Delaware Theatre Company, Theatre Ariel, and others. Some favorite credits include Laurie (Little Women), Georg (Spring Awakening), and Miles (Tuck Everlasting). Tom would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support and the entire Prima staff for this opportunity.
Karrah is thrilled to be back performing on the Prima Stage alongside such an amazing cast and crew! Other credits include Into the Woods (Prima Theatre), David, Esther, SAMSON, Moses (Sight and Sound Theatre), Vocalist for Disney Cruise Line, Les Miserables (North Carolina Theatre), and more! Elon University BFA Musical Theatre. Thankful to God and her family, blood and chosen.
Credits: Joseph and the Amazing Technical Dream Coat (Fulton Theater); Ragtime (Fulton Theater); Big Fish (Servant stage); The Wizard of Oz; TinMan (Fulton Theater); Robin Hood; King Richard (Fulton Theater), The Wiz; us Scarecrow/Tin man, (Fulton Theater). The Color Purple; Preacher/Ol Mister, (Ephrata Performing Arts Center). The Hunchback of Notre Dame; Director/Saint Aphrodisius (Youngstown Playhouse). The Color Purple; Director/Ol Mister (Deyor Performing Arts Center). Dreamgirls; Director, (Youngstown playhouse). Grand Night for Singing, Male lead (Youngstown Playhouse). Pippin; Ensemble, (Youngstown Playhouse). Caroline Or Change; The Dryer, (Youngstown Playhouse). Romeo and Juliet; Tybalt, (The Victorian Players). The Little Mermaid; Chef Louis (Millennial Theater Company). Smokey Joe’s Cafe; Frank (Top Hat Productions). Hairspray; Gilbert, (Youngstown Playhouse). Mary Poppins, Neleus (Youngstown Playhouse). The Colored Museum; Mama, (Youngstown Playhouse). Cats; Pouncival, (Youngstown Playhouse). Thank you, Mitch, Sara, and the Prima family, cast, and creative team, for this amazing opportunity and experience.
Asia Littlejohn is excited to be back at Prima Theatre where she made her professional debut as a lead vocalist in their original Queen/Journey concert three years ago. A few roles she has been featured in since then are: Miss Lynch in Grease the Musical, Nettie in The Color Purple, Antonia in Man Of La Mancha, Woman 1 in Songs for a New
World, and Dragon in Shrek the Musical.
Ashley is super excited to be making her Prima debut in Off The Yellow Brick Road! She is originally from New Jersey and has a bachelor's in Communications & Theatre from Millersville University. Recently she performed at the Fulton Theatre in their annual Holiday Cabaret, performed at Greenroom 42 in the Haus of Haunts, and was Emma Nolan in The Prom at EPAC this past summer! She is thankful for her family, her boyfriend, and the entire Prima production team and staff!
Ilisa Chasser, a native of Lancaster, is so excited to be returning to the Prima stage. She is a recent graduate of Slippery Rock University and studied both Early Childhood Education and Dance. During her collegiate experience, she has performed in multiple pieces created and directed by faculty, guest choreographers, and students. Apart from SRU, Ilisa was cast in multiple productions with American Music Theater, Ephrata Performing Arts Center, Prima, Hempfield Dance Theatre, and COBALT Dance Company. Ilisa is beyond grateful to share both of her passions, dance, and education, with her students and community.
A native of Lancaster County, Rachel Male is stoked to be performing in Off The Yellow Brick Road as her debut performance with Prima Theatre since graduating with her BFA
in Dance Performance and Choreography from Slippery Rock University in May of 2023. During her time at SRU she performed in many works by her SRU faculty, resident choreographers, and many of her peers, as well as choreographed many of her own pieces, one of which, is rooted in her research Dance as Communication: Accessing
the Deeply Communicative Abilities of Dance to Foster Universal Empathy, leading her to receive the Outstanding Research Award within the SRU Department of Dance.
Rachel grew up performing in Lancaster with COBALT Dance Company and the Hempfield Dance Theatre program, currently teaches and choreographs for the Jr. Company at Viktor Yeliohin International Ballet Academy, and is currently working toward her Yoga Teacher Certification.
Brad Myer is thrilled to make his Prima debut in Off The Yellow Brick Road! He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and a few recent credits include Jersey Boys, Shrek, The Very Fractured Tale of Robin Hood, and more at The Fulton Theatre, Elvis: A Musical Revolution and Newsies at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, and The First Noel at American Music Theatre. Thanks to Cody, Mitch, Josh, and the entire Prima team for this opportunity and to his family and friends for their constant support! John 16:33 IG: @brad.myer
Jaxson Smith graduated from Hempfield High School in May of 2023. Growing up, he danced for 12 years. In his last two years of high school, he participated in Hempfield’s Dance Theatre production as a Principal Dancer. Now he is currently working as a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Nutritionist, as well as looking to get a further education in the fitness industry.