MEET THE CAST & CREW

Chris Betzler (Aaron)

Chris is excited to be back at MCT for his second show in First Date. Previous favorite roles include: Custis (Crazy for You, NCT), Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors, NCT), and Robert (The Drowsy Chaperone, NCT). Chris would like to thank his rockstar wife for all of her love and support. Chris would like to dedicate his performance to his beautiful mother, Helen Betzler. For more information on the Helen Betzler foundation, please visit https://helenbetzlercares.org/

Rylee Cella (Google Girl)

Rylee is thrilled to be apart of MCT’s production of First Date. In October, she performed in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (The Barn Playhouse) as a Gargoyle/Ensemble member after a few years hiatus from theatre. She feels incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to perform again with all the wonderful people involved in this production! Rylee thanks her family, friends, dog, and cat for their encouragement and for listening to her sing without covering their ears. She hopes you laugh a lot and enjoy the show!

Vinnie Emilianowicz (Waiter)

First Date is Vinnie Emilianowicz’s second show after deciding to pursue theater as part of his adult life! In his youth Vinnie enjoyed a lot of acting but health and financial concerns drew him away and he focused on building his career. Now he returns to the stage happy and healthy, supported with deep love by Mark, his husband of 3 years, and his family.

Christine Furey (Casey)

Christine is excited to be back on the MCT stage! She was last seen as Maggie Saunders in MCT’s production of Lend Me a Tenor. Other recent credits include: Shelby (Steel Magnolias), Viola/Cesario (Twelfth Night), Meg Snider (Leading Ladies), Babette (Beauty and the Beast), Fran Kubelik (Promises, Promises), and Dainty June (Gypsy). Christine would like to thank her family, friends, as well as the cast and crew for their endless love and support. Much love to Mom, Dad, Kellie, and Tyler!

Ron Hamaday (Casey’s Father / Therapist)

This is Ron’s second production with MCT, you may have seen him in the recent production of How To Succeed In Business

He is no stranger to musical theater having been in 20 show and produced seven. Ron loves to be on stage singing and acting, but more importantly meeting new people. “I am happy to have a part of this very funny show and working with very talented people. Thanks to the production team for choosing me as a part of this show.”

Ryan Polito (Gabe / British Rocker)

Ryan is beyond thrilled to be in his first production with MCT and to share the stage with such an amazing cast. Some of his favorite previous roles include: Doody (Grease), Davey (Newsies), Jehan (Hunchback of Notre Dame), and Young Scrooge (Christmas Carol). He would like to thank the cast and crew for making this such an amazing experience and his family for their continuous support.