WHO’S WHO CREATIVE TEAM

EMMAROSE CAMPBELL (Stage Manager) is a graduate of Emerson College with a BFA in Theatre and a minor in Dance. She recently moved to New York from Boston and is so excited to be jumping back into live theatre with Siren’s Den. Favorite credits include A Chorus Line at Seacoast Rep (Vicki Vickers/Pit Singer), The Addams Family at the Greater Boston Stage Company (Stage Manager), Ordinary Days the Musical at Emerson College (Choreographer), and First Date the Musical at Emerson College (Choreographer). She can be found at www.emmarosegcampbell.com or on instagram @emmarosegcampbell.

DENNIS CORSI (Director/he/they) is a director specializing in new work development and queer work. As a certified health & wellness coach, he fosters rehearsal rooms that prioritize well-being. His directing style is fast-paced and bold. Transitions are rehearsed as much as the rest of the play. Dennis is currently studying ASL. His dream is to one day stage a killer exorcism. Dennis is the Artistic Director of the Fresh Fruit Festival, which develops and presents theatre by queer artists. He is the Director of New Works at Live & In Color, a creative incubator developing new plays and musicals celebrating diversity. Dennis is an alumnus of the Lincoln Center Directors Lab, Directors Lab West, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Observership program. Associate Member SDC. www.denniscorsi.com.

JONTE JAUREL CULPEPPER (Choreographer) is a graduate from the University of New Mexico with his BA in Contemporary Dance and minor in Vocal Performance. Some of his credits include: (National Commercial) “Target Pride Campaign 2020”, (Domingo) “In The Heights”, (AC Slater) “Bayside the Musical” Off-Broadway, (Vulture/Garret Understudy) “Siren’s Den” Off-Broadway, (Muscle) “Naked Boys Singing” National Tour, (Final Contestant) “American Idol” Season 15, (Luke) “Altar Boyz”, and (Male Singer 2) “Epic Rock/Divas” Carnival Cruise Line. He is very thankful/blessed to be joining the Siren’s Den family once again as choreographer this time around and working with such an amazing cast!

RYAN MC CURDY (Associate Music Director) has served behind the baton, in the pit, and as a composer for Manhattan Theatre Club, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Second Stage, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Baltimore Center Stage, Gulfshore Playhouse, Marvel Entertainment, and Shakespeare on the Sound among others. He has two musicals in pre-production: The Currents with Lauren Widner and Whiterock Cliff with Ellie Pyle. Ryan is an actor-musician performer and trainer who has helped supervise A–M casting and production development across the US and is the Executive Artistic Director of Savannah Rep, South Georgia’s only Equity house.

JADEN NOGEE (Arranger) is once again thrilled to help bring Siren’s Den to life through its score. Her combined certification in Logic Pro X and experience in percussion, piano, and guitar allow her to tap into the heart of the show. Jaden was also the music director of the Hinman Production Company’s Spring Awakening and has her own album of original music on Spotify.

RORI NOGEE (Book/music/lyrics) As a performer, has appeared on Broadway in Joseph…Dreamcoat, at Carnegie Hall in Journey to America, and Off-Bway as Cristal Connors in Showgirls, the Musical! and Spiker in Atlantic Theater Company’s, James and the Giant Peach. Fav regional credits include: Rock of Ages (Regina) at Arizona Broadway, Rent (Maureen) at Charleston Music Hall and Spamalot (Lady of the Lake) at North Street Playhouse. Rori is a recipient of the City Artist Corps Grant. Her original play, Aftershocks, was nominated for Best Play in the NY Winterfest. Next Up: Rori will play Tiana/Tin Woman in the world premiere concert of Where You’ll Find Me next month! Thank you to this incredible cast and team for your tireless efforts, to The Cutting Room for making this dream come true and to Caren for the endless inspiration.

FRANK PERRI (Arranger) As a performer and an arranger/orchestrator, Frank has worked with Bette Midler, VH1, the Grammy Awards, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Montel Williams, Giorgio Armani, Howard Stern, Pia Toscano, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Adam Pascal, ESPN, Kim Sozzi, Max Weinberg, the International Dance Music Awards, the United Nations, the March of Dimes, the MARS corporation, and the New York Islanders. He also appeared in the ABC Television show “Pan Am” as a pianist: As a music director he has led shows and bands at Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theater, Nassau Coliseum, Hammerstein Ballroom, the Barclays Center, and Irving Plaza. He was interviewed in the February 2008 issue of the American Federation of Musician’s magazine, “International Musician” regarding his work as a music director and arranger. On multiple occasions, Frank was hired to write arrangements for and lead the Duke Ellington Orchestra, resulting in a long friendship with Paul Ellington, Duke Ellington’s grandson. In addition, He has also guest conducted the Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra. It’s rumored that Frank’s father’s last words were, “When is he giving up this music garbage and getting a real job?!”

AMBER VILLANUEVA (Assistant Choreographer) is an Alumni Graduate from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. She has had the privilege of performing with performers such as Snoop Dogg and many more from Cirque Du Solei, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice at Simon Hammerstein’s The Box NYC and Soho. She has also performed in “Livin’ La Vida Grande” with Frankie Grande and company twice, along with performing in venues such as the Paradise Club and House of Yes. She is excited to be joining the cast of “Siren’s Den” as the Assistant Choreographer. Thank you to everyone, let’s have a great show!