THEATRE STAFF
Founder & Executive Director Jason Goedken
Founder & Artistic Consultant .. Whitney Morse
Artistic Director ........................... Angel Creeks
Director of Operations .................... Jon Cronin
Director of Business .................... Sean Graham
Director of People, Projects & Culture ....................... Leslie Becker
Development Director .......... Yasmeen Stogden
Marketing Director ........Monica Berdecio, MA
Senior Manager of Technical Operations......................Clay Becker
Booking & Contracts Manager ......Sierra Weiss
Assistant Production Manager .......... Madi Carr
Deck & Facilities Coordinator .. Tony Fairchild
Lighting Supervisor ................... Ally Southgate
Associate Lighting Supervisor Dio Raquel Jr. Production Swing Nichole Pollack Manager of Patron Services ............ Alec Speers
Assistant Manager of Patron Services .............................. Tina Carroll
Assistant Manager of Patron Services Lonnie Goertz
Assistant Manager of Patron Services .............. Savannah Rose Parker
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator ...........................Natalie Bollinger
Marketing Account Manager ........ Erika Nelson
Graphic Designer ......................... Krissi Kugler Lead Housekeeper Victoria Doss Ad Sales marketing@significantproductions.org
SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS BOARD
President Elliot Sussman, MD, MBA
Vice President Marcus Bridgewater Treasurer Donna Taylor
Secretary Elizabeth Constant
Board Member Jason Goedken
The Sharon®L. Morse
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dear Patron of the Arts,
Welcome to The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center!
This year marks a very special milestone—10 years since The Sharon first opened its doors. What began in 2015 as a bold dream has grown into a vibrant home for live performance, rooted in the adventurous and artistic spirit of my grandmother, Sharon L. Morse.
Over the past decade, we’ve been honored to earn your trust, show by show, standing ovation by standing ovation. Whether you’re here tonight to experience a beloved Broadway tour, a favorite artist, or something entirely new, know that every performance has been thoughtfully curated by our passionate team of artists and arts administrators.
As we celebrate our first ten years, we’re also stepping into an exciting new chapter: The Sharon is now proudly powered by Significant Productions, a registered nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful, memorable arts experiences in our community. With this new foundation, we’re not only preserving what makes The Sharon special, we’re building toward a future filled with bold ideas, diverse stories, and even more opportunities to surprise and delight you.
Thank you for being part of this journey. We’re so glad you’re here. Enjoy the show, and here’s to the next ten years of discovery, connection, and applause.
See You at The Sharon,
Whitney Morse
Founder & Artistic Consultant
Significant Productions
ART. ARTISTS. AUDIENCE. SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS (SIGPRO) is a Non-Profit arts organization that operates The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center (The Sharon) & The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol (The Studio).
OUR MISSION; SigPro cultivates a diverse collaborative community with a focus on artists' well-being that strives to provoke thought and spark conversation through high quality performing arts.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
We believe that fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace is essential for the creation of exceptional art. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends to our employees. This ensures every individual who contributes to our productions feels valued and empowered. We actively promote a workplace culture that embraces differences and encourages collaboration among our diverse team of artists, technicians, administrators, and volunteers.
Thank
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STANDING OVATION
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Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.
Direct from Off-Broadway and starring former World Irish dance champions, including performers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Taste of Ireland transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling.
Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well known songs, the show’s reimagined contemporary score blossoms alongside the brash Irish charm of the live dance cast. A Taste of Ireland merges cultural traditions, modern flair, and craic galore, to deliver a performance that has been leaving audiences across the globe jigging on their feet for the last decade.
With over one hundred and fifty 5-star Facebook reviews, A Taste of Ireland is exactly what it promises: a taste of everything you love about Ireland with a generous helping of more! A Taste of Ireland is a show with 100% live singing and dancing that bridges the gap between storytelling, modern Irish dance, tap and contemporary dance to tell a historic story, live on stage.
MATINEE PERFORMANCE
MALE CAST
Mitchell O’Hara –
Principal & Dance Captain
Cian Walsh – Soloist
Liam Fitzgerald –
Demi Soloist & Deputy Dance Captain
Callum O’Neill –
Understudy & Deputy Dance Captain
Dillon D’Amore – Ensemble
Michael Roberson – Senior Ensemble
Enda Keanen – Ensemble
MUSICIANS
FEMALE CAST
Brittany Pymm – Principal
Ella Giammichele – Soloist
Rochelle Hoffmann – Soloist
Meagan Urbanek – Understudy
Fiona Shanley – Understudy
Aoibhin Kenneally – Ensemble
Jessica Miller – Ensemble
Minnie Yarnold – Ensemble
Charlie Galloway – Guitar
Aisling Sage – Fiddle
Ben Carr – Vocals
EVENING PERFORMANCE
MALE CAST
Liam Fitzgerald –
Principal & Deputy Dance Captain
Cian Walsh – Soloist
Mitchell O’Hara –
Soloist & Dance Captain
Callum O’Neill –
Understudy & Deputy Dance Captain
Dillon D’Amore – Ensemble
Michael Roberson – Senior Ensemble
Enda Keanen – Ensemble
MUSICIANS
FEMALE CAST
Rochelle Hoffmann – Soloist
Brittany Pymm – Principal
Ella Giammichele – Soloist
Meagan Urbanek – Understudy
Fiona Shanley – Understudy
Aoibhin Kenneally – Ensemble
Jessica Miller – Ensemble
Minnie Yarnold – Ensemble
Charlie Galloway – Guitar
Aisling Sage – Fiddle
Ben Carr – Vocals
Cast subject to change.
BEN CARR - VOCALS
Ben is a singer-songwriter from Donegal, Ireland. Since graduating as a student-athlete from Trevecca University (Nashville) in 2024, he has been writing and releasing his own material, and has opened for acts such as The Tumbling Paddies and The Goats Don’t Shave; as well as a Breaking Sound event in Nashville, TN. He has been with the Taste of Ireland Company as the singer since October 2025.
DILLON D’AMORE - ENSEMBLE
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan-Dillon began Irish dancing at the age of five, following in the footsteps of a long lineage of dancers in his family. He trained under Tim O’Hare and his aunt, Megan Sanders-Paulowicz, at the renowned O’Hare School of Irish Dance.
A dedicated and accomplished competitor, Dillon has traveled internationally to compete and is most proud of his top placements at the World, North American, and Regional Championships in both solo and team categories. Now, he is thrilled to bring his passion for Irish dance to the stage as part of A Taste of Ireland.
LIAM FITZGERALD - PRINCIPAL, SOLOIST & DEPUTY DANCE CAPTAIN
Liam Fitzgerald began his dance training at the age of three with the Halloran School of Dance in New South Wales, while also studying ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theatre at Sonja Dene Dance Studios.
He went on to enjoy a highly successful competitive career in Irish dance, becoming a multiple-time NSW State Champion and Australian National Champion, and competing internationally at both the World Irish Dancing Championships and the North American Irish Dancing Nationals.
As a professional performer, Liam has appeared with Pace Entertainment Group in A Taste of Ireland, A Celtic Christmas, and Pace Live Dance Company’s Michael –The Show. His credits also include Eireborne, Wayne Scott Kermond’s Candyman, Repgrom’s 12 Days of Christmas, Carnival Cruise Line in the Caribbean, Disney World in Florida, Major League Baseball, and numerous productions with OP Productions.
CHARLIE GALLOWAY - GUITAR
Charlie is a multi-instrumentalist from Lancashire, England, and a member of the award-winning Scottish trio Talisk. With over a decade of experience performing Irish music, he has toured extensively worldwide.
As a guitarist with the Irish dancing show A Taste of Ireland, Charlie performed several hundred shows across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and the UK. Between 2019 and 2024, he served as the production’s Musical Director, writing and producing its soundtracks for two of the company’s shows.
ELLA GIAMMICHELE - SOLOIST
Ella Giammichele began Irish dancing at the age of four with CM Dance in Brisbane, Queensland. While initially studying a variety of dance styles, her love for Irish dance soon became a lifelong passion that has led to mentoring younger dancers and achieving significant competitive success.
Over 17 years of competition, Ella has won the QLD State Championships four times, placed in the Top 10 at the Australian National Championships, and claimed multiple other championship titles. She has also qualified for the World Championships every year she was eligible, competing in both 2017 and 2023.
Ella made her professional debut with A Celtic Christmas in 2021 and has since performed in A Taste of Ireland and A Celtic Christmas tours in 2022 and 2023. She is also excited to appear in the company’s newest production, TARA.
ROCHELLE HOFFMANN - SOLOIST
Rochelle Hoffmann is a dancer from Kelowna, Canada, with over 20 years of experience in Irish dance. A World Medallist and seven-time Regional Champion, she has earned Top 5 finishes at major international competitions, including the Great Britain Championships, North American Nationals, and Australian International Championships.
Alongside holding a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Rochelle has performed worldwide, including as a Principal Dancer in the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show. She also made her Off-Broadway debut with A Taste of Ireland in New York City. Passionate about performance, she is thrilled to share her love of dance with audiences across New Zealand and Australia.
ENDA KEANEN - ENSEMBLE
Enda began his Irish dance journey with the Graham School of Irish Dance, where he trained until 2017. He then continued under the guidance of the Butler-Fearon O’Connor School of Irish Dance, which later transitioned to the Michaela Hinds Academy.
Throughout his career, Enda has won a dozen regional championship titles and earned numerous Top 5 placements on the international stage. Known for his adaptability and dedication, he embraces new choreography with enthusiasm and approaches every performance with professionalism, artistry, and a collaborative spirit.
AOIBHÍN KENNEALLY - UNDERSTUDY
Aoibhín Kenneally is a 22-year-old Irish dancer who began training at the age of six. She studied under the renowned Flynn O’Academy with Bernadette Flynn and Damien O’Kane, where she achieved great success at both local and national feiseanna. Among her most notable accomplishments is placing third at the World Championships.
Now on her third professional tour, Aoibhín is proud to bring both passion and precision to every performance and looks forward to joining the cast of A Taste of Ireland as an Understudy.
JESSICA MILLER - ENSEMBLE
Inspired by her uncle, Steven Brunning — an original cast member and lead dancer in Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance — Jessica Miller began Irish dancing at the age of three. It soon became a central part of her life, leading to a competitive career that spanned 17 years.
Training with the Inis Cara and Glendarragh Irish Dancing schools, Jessica earned numerous accolades, with her proudest achievement being a 2nd place finish at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada. After retiring from competition, she pursued her academic interests, graduating in Sport Rehabilitation from the University of Nottingham with aspirations to become a physical therapist.
In 2023, Jessica made her professional debut in Lord of the Dance: Feet of Flames in Taiwan, followed by a tour of the Netherlands with Celtic Steps The Show. She is now excited to perform with A Taste of Ireland on its upcoming U.S. tours.
MITCHELL O’HARA - PRINCIPAL, SOLOIST & DANCE CAPTAIN
Born in New Zealand and having spent the earliest years of his life in Wicklow, Ireland, Mitchell began Irish dancing at a young age and quickly developed a deep love for the art form. Deeply proud of his Irish heritage, he has dedicated himself to both the tradition and the evolution of Irish dance. His competitive career includes becoming an eight-time national champion, multiple Australian International Oireachtas titles, and several Top 10 placings at the World Championships.
Mitchell has since brought his passion to the professional stage, performing as the principal dancer with A Taste of Ireland across Australia, the United States, and the UK. Now, he’s especially proud and excited to be returning to perform in his home country of New Zealand - a full-circle moment in a journey that continues to inspire and grow.
CALLUM O’NEILL - UNDERSTUDY & DEPUTY DANCE CAPTAIN
Callum O’Neill is a champion Irish dancer from Birmingham, England. He began dancing at the age of seven with the renowned Carey Academy of Irish Dance, where he discovered a love for performance and a drive for excellence. Throughout his competitive career, Callum achieved extraordinary success, becoming a World Champion, North American National Champion, Great Britain Champion, British National Champion, and All Scotlands Champion—a rare collection of titles that firmly places him among the top dancers in the world.
He has also performed internationally with the iconic show Riverdance, touring as part of its 25th Anniversary Production, and now continues to share his passion on stage as a Principal Dancer with A Taste of Ireland, bringing world-class Irish dance to audiences across the globe.
BRITTANY PYMM - PRINCIPAL
Brittany began dancing at the age of six at the WA Academy of Irish Dancing before continuing her training at the McNelis Cunningham School in Donegal, Ireland. From an early age, her dedication and passion for the art have shaped her journey.
A multiple-time State Champion, Brittany has also secured top-five placements at the Australian National Championships. Her talent and commitment have taken her around the world, training and competing on international stages.
In 2019, Brittany made her professional debut with A Celtic Christmas on its tour with Pace Live’s production of A Taste of Ireland. She then joined the company for
the 2021-2022 National Tour of Australia and New Zealand and has since performed across the United States and Ireland. Most recently, she celebrated her West End debut in London with Éireann by A Taste of Ireland and made her Off-Broadway debut in New York with A Celtic Christmas.
Now a Principal Performer in both A Taste of Ireland and A Celtic Christmas, Brittany is honoured to continue growing with the company and is excited to tour internationally throughout the 2025–2026 season.
MICHAEL ROBERSON - SENIOR ENSEMBLE
Michael Roberson, originally from Little Rock, AR, was a competitive Irish dancer for many years before going on to perform professionally with multiple Irish dance productions including A Taste of Ireland, Celtic Fyre, American Company of Irish Dance, Celtic Angels, Rhythm of the Night, A Celtic Christmas Story, and more. While continuing to tour professionally, Michael earned a BS in Biology at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, where he also began to diversify his dance training to include that of tap, ballet, and modern. Since then he has worked professionally as a tap dancer with UnTapped, Inc., choreographed and performed in modern dance works in New York City, Boston, and Arkansas, and performed as a circus artist in England with Gifford Circus’ The Hooley, and in Ireland with ThisIsPopBaby’s WAKE.
AISLING SAGE - FIDDLE
Aisling is an award-winning violinist hailing from West Cork. She embarked on her musical journey at the age of six when she began her training in both classical and Irish traditional music.
In 2017, Aisling moved to Florida where she was a resident musician in Disney World for two years.
She went on to tour globally with several renowned Irish dance productions, most notably Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance. Aisling traveled the world with this show for four years, achieving a multitude of prestigious live performances, TV appearances and a film release.
Aisling continues to perform with a number of renowned shows and is a founding member of trad supergroup BIIRD. She also established her own show Tides of Tradition last year. Beyond her work in Irish music, Aisling has performed alongside many internationally acclaimed artists such as Ed Sheeran, KYGO and Anderson .Paak. Aisling is excited to be joining A Taste of Ireland and can’t wait to share her passion for Irish music with audiences in the US.
FIONA SHANLEY - UNDERSTUDY
Fiona Shanley is delighted to be re-joining the cast of A Taste of Ireland after several tours with the company. She began her competitive Irish dance career at the age of six with the Drake School of Irish Dance in South Florida and went on to achieve success at the regional, national, and world levels in both ceili and solo competitions, including two Southern Region Championship titles.
Fiona has performed with A Taste of Ireland, Riverdance, Rhythm of the Night, and Gaelic Storm. When not touring, she assists with teaching and mentoring the next generation of Irish dancers at the Drake School in Fort Lauderdale. Passionate about performance, she is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of Irish dance with audiences around the world.
MEAGAN URBANEK - UNDERSTUDY
Meagan began Irish dancing at the age of five under the tuition of Geraldine French and went on to enjoy significant success throughout her competitive career. In 2025, she was crowned the Freestyle World Champion in Glasgow, Scotland, where her choreography, technical skill, and performance abilities were recognized by Michael Flatley.
Competing with Aisling Scoil Rince, Meagan has earned top placements at regional, national, and international levels. Most notably, she is both an All-Ireland Medallist and a World Medallist, having placed in the Top 10 at the World Championships. Meagan is now thrilled to perform as a Principal Dancer with A Taste of Ireland and to live her dream on stage every day.
CIAN WALSH - PRINCIPAL & SOLOIST
Cian Walsh was born and raised in County Cork, Ireland, and began Irish dancing at the age of six with his parents at the Kiely-Walsh Academy of Irish Dance, where he now also teaches alongside them. He went on to win the Munster and Irish National Championships, achieve second place at the World Championships in solo competition, and claim both an All-Ireland title and two World Championships in ceili dancing.
In 2014, Cian performed the lead role in Billy Elliot in Cork and later performed for the Pope in Croke Park with Riverdance. A recent university graduate in Quantity Surveying, he balanced his studies with professional performance. Cian has toured with A Taste of Ireland across the UK and New Zealand and looks forward to performing with the company in America.
BIOGRAPHIES
MINNIE YARNOLD - ENSEMBLE
Minnie Yarnold is a professional Irish dancer currently touring with A Taste of Ireland. Before stepping into the world of stage performance, she enjoyed a successful competitive career at the highest level of Irish dance. A World Medallist, she placed 15th at the CLRG World Championships and has won multiple World Championship titles in both ceilis and figures.
Alongside her dance achievements, Minnie holds a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma with double A* and an A. She is proud to bring both precision and artistry to every performance.
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