Patience 2025 Cast
The Principals
Sam Vinitsky — Reginald Bunthorne
Sam is quivering with rapturous thrills to be appearing onstage with the GSVLOC for the fifth time. His previous engagements with the company include playing CoCo in The McAdo, as well as several cover roles (the title role in The Sorcerer, Dick Deadeye in H.M.S. Pinafore). His favorite (non-GSVLOC) past roles include Vlad in Anastasia, Bobby in Urinetown, and the Cat in Honk. When not making silly faces onstage, you can usually find Sam making silly faces with his favorite niece (and nephew).
Mallory Rabehl — Patience
Mallory is delighted to be returning for her sixth consecutive production with the GSVLOC. This company has become a true source of joy in her life, and it is an honor to be playing Patience in this production. Mallory was first seen on the GSVLOC stage as Isabel in the 2022 The Pirates of Penzance, and most recently as Wee Jo in the Gilbert Cast of The McAdo. A 2021 graduate from Concordia College in Moorhead, Mallory sang in the Concordia Choir for three years, serving as the Student Manager in her senior year. She studied Music and Business (Marketing) and now works in the Minnesota Orchestra’s Development Department. Mallory also manages the tour for the Concordia Chapel Choir and serves on the GSVLOC Board. She is now doing a little bit of everything that she loves and is grateful to collaborate with the high-caliber musicians of this cast.
Joe Allen — Archibald Grosvenor
As a stage actor and opera singer, Joe has practiced, in his person, the principles of performance for a full fifteen years; (Theatre Latte Da, Minnesota Opera, Full Circle Theatre, Lyric Arts, Duluth Playhouse, Minnesota Fringe Festival, Collide Theatrical, Lakes Area Music Festival, et al.) He feels most at home with the GSVLOC, as this is his twelfth main stage production with the company in over a decade, from The Grand Duke (2014) he’s come now almost all the way around the G & S zodiac. Joe is most fulfilled when collaboratively co-creating with his body, soul, voice, and mind amongst his kith and kin.
Lara Trujillo — Lady Jane
Lara has appeared in the Ordway Theater’s productions of In the Heights, and in My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, as well as at the Guthrie Theater, in 7th House Theater Company’s production of The Passage, at the History Theater in River Road Boogie: The Augie Garcia Story and J.D. Steele’s Snapshots: Life in the City, at The Pantages in HAIR, in Joe Chvala’s production of Heaven at Park Square Theater, as well as in productions with Minnesota Opera, Mill City Summer Opera, Theater Latte Da, Teatro del Pueblo, Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, Artistry and Mu Performing Arts. Some of her favorite roles include The Witch in Into the Woods, Anita in West Side Story and Eva Peron in Evita. Lara directed and appeared in Full Circle Theater Company’s production of Atacama, at Park Square Theater. This is Lara’s sixteenth appearance with the GSVLOC, having performed in previous productions of Iolanthe, The Yeomen of the Guard, Utopia, Limited, The Sorcerer, Orpheus in the Underworld, The Mikado, Ruddigore, and The Pirates of Penzance. Lara has also appeared with the GSVLOC and the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, in concert versions of H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado. She is immensely grateful to her husband, Stephen, and to her family and friends who continually offer her their love, support, and encouragement.
Eric Sorum — Colonel Calverley
Eric makes his return to the GSVLOC as Colonel Calverley in Patience. He previously played Antonio in 2017’s The Gondoliers. Eric has frequently appeared with the Minnesota Opera chorus, the Bach Society of Minnesota, and many other ensembles as a singer and director. After a hiatus from the stage after 2020, he auditioned on a whim for Shakespeare’s Macbeth with Classics Lost and Found community theater and was offered the lead role. Eric’s ambition for theater returned, and he is looking forward to future productions. Over the years you may have also seen him recommending a pack of craft beer to you at one of the great bottle shops in south Minneapolis. Most recently, Eric has worked as a web developer and continues to chase new opportunities in the field of software. He lives in the Powderhorn neighborhood with his wife, Kristina, and their dog, Joy.
Hannah Pantano — Lady Angela
Hannah is thrilled to be returning to the GSVLOC after performing in H.M.S. Pinafore in 2023! She is so grateful to be sharing the stage with these wildly talented and kind humans. Life is short and unpredictable, and the stories we tell together help us live in the moments we have and make sense of the rest. Hannah has worked with Yellow Tree Theatre, Skylark Opera, Ashland Productions, and many other theatres across the Twin Cities, with favorite roles including Titania in Midsummer Night’s Dream, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Miss Honey in Matilda the Musical, and Rosalind in As You Like It. She spends the rest of her time trying to keep up with her two boys (and drinking lots of coffee in the process) and sewing custom wedding wear and clothing. All her heart goes to her husband and best friend.
Graham Remple — Lieutenant, the Duke of Dunstable
A native of the Twin Cities, tenor Graham is so excited to be returning to GSVLOC in this production! He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Concordia College in Moorhead, where he was a member and Student President of The Concordia Choir under the direction of Dr. René Clausen. During his time at Concordia, Graham participated in the NATS vocal competition where he was a two-time finalist, and he portrayed Herr Frank in the school’s first ever opera production: Die Fledermaus. After completing his undergraduate studies, he moved to Evanston, Illinois where he attended Northwestern University, and began his Master of Music in Voice and Opera Performance. There, Graham studied under W. Stephen Smith and learned several operatic roles. Notable roles include: Eisenstien in Die Fledermaus, Il Pastore in L’Orfeo, Fabian in Jake Heggie’s If I Were You, and Rodolfo in La Bohème. After completing his Master of Music degree in the spring of 2022, Graham moved back to the Minneapolis area and became a member of the Minnesota Opera Chorus. Since joining Minnesota Opera, he has been involved in their productions of La Fille du Régiment and L’elisir d’Amore. This spring, Graham will once again be in the chorus for their production of The Barber of Seville!
Natalie Dulka — Lady Saphir
Natalie is a multi-hyphenate theatre artist who has created, performed in, and directed productions across the metro area at Lyric Arts, Lakeshore Players Theatre, Raison d’Etre Opera, and more. They recently debuted their solo comedy cabaret, Chronically Single. Outside of the theatre, Natalie is a professional church vocalist, pet sitter, and IT project manager. The hustle, as they say, never stops. To keep up with Natalie’s various projects and passions, follow them on Instagram @nataliedulka or check out the website they pay $23/month for: nataliedulka.com
Adam Arnold — Major Murgatroyd
Adam returns to the subversive world of the GSVLOC after performing this past fall as “that big guy” in The McAdo. Additional onstage credits include Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Minneapolis Musical Theater, Umbrella Collective, The Phipps, Artistry, College Light Opera Company, and Chanhassen Dinner Theaters. Enamored by the illimitable connections between theater and mental health, Adam founded Blank Slate Theatre in 2006, spending eleven years there as Artistic Director, collaborating with ability and culturally diverse adolescents (all of whom are somehow now adults) to produce over two dozen theater pieces centering on themes of mental health and social change, including the award-winning Disordered [thy name is teenager], and Bottom, a play on child sex trafficking. Adam ardently considered a career as a military man until he realized he could serve his country in other ways, like dancing onstage with an oversized flower.
Mary Kettlewell — Lady Ella
Previously featured as Cousin Hebe in H.M.S. Pinafore, Princess Zara in Utopia, Limited, and Wynn Somme in The McAdo, Mary is ecstatic to perform in her fifth GSVLOC show! Mary holds a Bachelor of Art in Music from the University of Missouri Columbia (2016) and a Masters in Voice Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder (2018). Originally from Columbia, Missouri, she has performed across the Midwest and beyond with Opera in the Ozarks, Opera NEO, Missouri Symphony Society, Boulder Bach Festival, Loveland Opera Theater, Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra, Inversion Ensemble, LOLA – Local Opera Local Artists, Gilbert & Sullivan Austin, the American Traditions Vocal Competition in Savannah, Georgia, Opera Reading Project, VocalEssence, and Lakes Area Music Festival. Outside of the world of music, Mary is a passionate arts administrator and serves as Director of Academic Administration at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She is also an experimental crafter, foodie, mediocre cribbage player, plant mom, and aggressive cornhole enthusiast.
Dean Laurance — Mr. Bunthorne’s Solicitor
Dean thought he had retired for the last time after The McAdo last fall, but he forgot the role of the Solicitor in Patience which requires very little stage time and a little singing only in the Second Act Finale. The part is little more than a supernumerary, but was ideal for him for it gave him a chance to be on stage one last time without having to endure many three hour rehearsals which taxed his endurance at age ninety. In asking for this role, it was the first time that he ever specified, “Principal Only.” He closes his career after performing for almost forty-six years, starting with the GSVLOC’s founding in 1979.
The Ensemble
Claire Bias
Claire is so excited to join the GSVLOC for her fourth show: this time … ON stage as a singer! Previously, Claire served behind the scenes as the Wardrobe Supervisor for the GSVLOC, including The McAdo, Utopia, Limited, and H.M.S Pinafore. Claire is from Alden, Minnesota and received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Concordia College, Moorhead in 2020. As a poor college student, Claire served as a dresser and stitcher for the Lyric Opera of the North’s productions of Les Uncomfortables, Rigoletto, and Don Giovanni. A thespian at heart, Claire has been involved in music and theater since childhood. Claire was fortunate to sing Alto 1 in The Concordia Choir for three years under Dr. Renè Clausen. She has sung professionally with The Fargo-Moorhead Opera (Alcina, Die Zauberflöte, The Pirates of Penzance, Die Fledermaus) and Lyric Opera of the North (Don Giovanni). Two of Claire’s great loves are music and brains, which create her chosen career path as a Music Therapist! Claire is currently working towards earning her Master’s degree and board-certification in Music Therapy at Augsburg University. Claire also teaches early childhood music at The MacPhail Center for Music.
Robert Banks
Robert is a tenor, newly moved back to Minnesota after six years in Georgia. This is his debut with the GSVLOC, singing in the ensemble and covering The Lieutenant, the Duke of Dunstable. Robert has performed in three different productions of The Pirates of Penzance and is very excited to be diving into more of the Gilbert and Sullivan canon.
Tom Berg
By day, Tom teaches constitutional law and intellectual property law at the University of Saint Thomas. Like many other lawyers over the decades, he has an affinity for the absurdly logical mind of the failed barrister W. S. Gilbert. Tom’s thirst for attention has been unquenched by performing to law students in the classroom, and he joined the GSVLOC in 2008, appearing in several full productions and summer concerts, including turns as Sir Joseph Porter (H.M.S. Pinafore), Major-General Stanley (The Pirates of Penzance), Pish Tush / Chris Tush (The Mikado), Scaphio (Utopia, Limited), and the Notary (The Grand Duke). His other recent roles include the Major-General in The Pirates of Penzance (Cross Community Players), Jacey Squires (barbershop first tenor) in The Music Man (Rosetown Playhouse), and the Tour Guide in the world premiere of Cole Porter’s (reconstructed) The Ambassadors Revue (Minnsky Theater). With his wife Maureen Kane Berg (stage director of GSVLOC’s spring 2024 production of Utopia, Limited), Tom co-directed an all-lawyer comedy troupe in Chicago; he co-composed the music for Maureen’s musical comedy, Got It Made, which has played in the Twin Cities and across the country; and their latest musical (with another collaborator), A House Divided, has had productions or staged readings in Philadelphia, Lexington, Kentucky, and the Twin Cities. Their other major collaborative productions are two grown sons, Brendan and Aidan.
Jancyn Bindman
Jancyn is thrilled to be joining the GSVLOC for Patience! She was ensorcelled with Gilbert and Sullivan ever since her father, shocking I know, made her watch Kevin Kline as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance at the impressionable age of eight. Jancyn immediately set about memorizing the entire libretto while acting out the show in her bedroom and has attempted to catch the show live whenever possible. She attended Michigan State University to study opera, and would like everyone to know that she’s from the west side, not the east, so as to give her more street cred. Although there was a break in her performing career, Jancyn came back to the stage in 2024 with the roles of Hermia (us) in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Babette/Belle (us) in Beauty & the Beast with Rosetown Playhouse, and finished out the year playing Ruth in Blithe Spirit whom she made go mad by the end of the show, so fun!
Katelyn Breen
Other than a few musicals in high school, this is Katelyn’s first real show! She studied music in college and performed in the Macalester Chorale, Macalester Concert Choir, and the Minnesota Chorale. By day, Katelyn works in software development. Outside of work and music, she enjoys traveling, cooking, learning languages, and reading. Katelyn is thrilled to be taking part in Patience.
Kelly Danger
Kelly lives with her two spectacular children, and three predictably enigmatic felines in New Brighton. Yes, her last name really is Danger, and no, she is not a superhero, nor villain (depending on who you ask). This is Kelly’s sixth (and a half) appearance with the GSVLOC, and she is honored to be reprising her recurring portrayal of Third Soprano on the Left from the 2019 production of The New Mikado, the tragically truncated 2020 production of Ruddigore, the remounted production of Ruddigore in 2022, 2023’s The Sorcerer, and 2024’s The McAdo. Other roles of note include, Mrs. Blushington from GSVLOC’s production of Utopia Limited in the spring of 2024, Athena the Android in Artificial (2019 Fringe), Tessie Turra in Gypsy (Lakeshore Players), Freddy Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady (Morris Park Players), the titular role in Mary Poppins (SACT), Woman-Who’s-Skirt-is-Too-Tight-to-Get-up-the-Stairs in Rhinoceros (TRP), and First Sea Otter in Mrs. Wilcox’s Fourth Grade production of the original play, Sea Creatures of the Pacific Northwest (She totally got an A on that project and got to wear her friend Laura’s grandmother’s fur coat which was amazing, even though she still sort of feels bad for all those mink). Originally from the Seattle area, Kelly never ceases to marvel that she is fortunate enough to continue treading the boards with such a tremendously talented company.
Dave Eckenrode
Being the shy retiring type, Dave found release in the theatre when just a lad in Junior High in Maryland and continued throughout his school years. Once in Minnesota, he performed at the Renaissance Festival in the mid 70’s and the early 80’s. He returned in 2003, but this was short-lived, as he then moved to England for three years. Whilst in England, he joined the Sunningdale Savoy Chorus and had the privilege of portraying Major General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance, his first real taste of G&S. Having returned to the colonies, he once again returned to the Renaissance Festival as part of an a cappella madrigal group, The Court Revelers. But the lure of G&S drew him to the GSVLOC in 2008, before doing much more work at the Renaissance Festival as well on other stages throughout the Twin Cities, most notably with Theatre 55. He is excited to return to GSVLOC after a long absence.
Jeff Erickson
Jeff is honored to be returning for his eighth (ninth, if Ruddigore counts twice!) show with the GSVLOC, having most recently appeared in The McAdo, as Pischtusch, and Utopia, Limited, as Sir Bailey Barre. You may have also seen him in The Most Happy Fella, with Skylark Opera Theatre, and My Fair Lady (Henry Higgins), with Morris Park Players. In his free time, Jeff enjoys singing (obviously), playing video games more than he should, playing the piano less than he should, watching terrible reality shows, and not using his Computer Science or French degrees in any way whatsoever. Jeff is also very flattered that you think he looks twenty-two.
Scott A. Gorman
This is Scott’s fifth show with the GSVLOC, and he is thrilled to be back, but he’s wondering why you’re reading the bios, instead of talking with the person you came with. Talk with them now; you can’t talk during the show! But if you’re still reading, recent roles include the daft leader of the McAdo clan in The McAdo (with the GSVLOC), Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd, Captain Corcoran in H.M.S. Pinafore (with the GSVLOC), Gomez Addams in The Addams Family Musical, Major General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance (with the GSVLOC), and Patsy in Spamalot! Scott currently works as a pastor for a church plant in Uptown, a voiceover and on-camera actor, as well as a freelancer in the digital marketing space. Additionally, he has worked with several other Twin Cities ensembles, such as: Minnesota Opera, Opera 101, The Dale Warland Singers, Minnesota Chorale, and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Surrounded almost entirely by females for the better part of his married life (his wife and four daughters), he now makes his home in the southwest suburbs, with his wife Valerie, and a tiny green ball of avian energy…a parakeet named Zipadee.
Stephen Hage
Stephen’s lifelong passion for Gilbert and Sullivan began in the eighth grade when he was cast as Sir Joseph Porter in his middle school’s production of H.M.S. Pinafore and it’s carried him through the years to this, his forty-seventh appearance in a G&S production … but then, who’s counting!? In addition to appearing on stage, he also serves the GSVLOC as its Producer. Stephen has also performed on stage with Artistry, Mill City Summer Opera and Minnesota Opera. He is active in the Twin Cities’ vibrant film community and has appeared in numerous feature films, short films, commercials, and music videos, in roles ranging from principal, to supporting, to background. By day, he is responsible for Human Resources for the Orion Associates organization of companies, which he does with a wonderful staff of Human Resources professionals, all the while enjoying far too many cups of coffee. Stephen dedicates this, and all that he does, to his wonderful children, Lyndsay, Madeleine, Maya, and Liam … and to his lovely and loving wife, Lara.
Liza Hartshorn
Liza (pronounced Lee-za) is excited to be making her GSVLOC debut and collaborate with so many incredible people and talented artists. Some of her previous roles include Lucy in Bright Star (Saint Croix Art Barn) and The Ghost of Christmas Past / Martha Crachit in A Christmas Carol (Saint Croix Festival Theatre). Liza grew up surrounded by music, singing in choirs and solo competitions as well as playing piano and flute. She found a renewed love for theater after working in the production department of the Rarig Center while attending the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where she graduated from in 2021. Outside of performing, Liza finds a creative outlet in her work in the fields of social media management, video editing, and graphic design. In her free time, she enjoys ballet, thrifting, and finding the best coffee shops wherever she goes.
Tiara Hoque
This is Tiara’s first show with the GSVLOC. In addition to singing with GSVLOC, Tiara is involved in various other theatre companies, takes voice lessons at MacPhail, and has sung in youth programs and choruses with the Minnesota Opera. She had studied voice with various teachers, including Zuther Sheridan, Sara Sawyer, and Erin Livingston. The youngest cast member of Patience, she is delighted to be a part of this show.
Amanda Jensen
Amanda is so excited to be a part of her first show with the GSVLOC! Though she has been active in choirs in the metro area, she hasn’t taken on any acting roles since her musical theater experiences in high school. As an avid theater fan and attendee of shows all around the metro area and beyond, Amanda is beyond thrilled to be making the move from the audience to the stage! She feels truly blessed to be surrounded by so many talented members of the cast and crew, some of which she even recognized from previous performances she attended. When she is not singing, she spends her time as both an educator in the metro area and as a graduate student of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota.
Laura LeVoir
This is Laura’s first show with the GSVLOC and she’s thrilled to be working with the best in the biz in this cast. A Minnesota kid through-and-through, she is living the dream as a full-time singer and teacher and works wherever she is paid. A graduate of The Juilliard School (BM ‘14), Rice University (MM ‘18), and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory (DMA ‘23), Laura decided she hadn’t had quite enough school and is moving to London in the fall for an artist diploma program at the Guildhall School for Music and Drama. This show is serving as great preparation for her British adventures!
Richard Rames
Richard enjoys “singing choruses in public” and has appeared in the chorus of almost every performance of the GSVLOC at the Conn Theater since the first production of Patience in 1980. He also sings regularly in other groups, including the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choral Society, Crescendo Community Chorus, and singing along with his player piano. This is his fifth production of Patience.
Lowell Rice
Patience is Lowell’s five and a halfth show with the GSVLOC (he was in the 2020 and 2022 Ruddigore productions among others), and he’s excited to keep adding more! Always drawn to joyful and hopeful theater, Gilbert and Sullivan’s works have had a soft spot in his heart since seeing a production of The Pirates of Penzance in Kindergarten. Mostly recently, Lowell worked with Albino Squirrel Productions playing Mario, Darunia, and King Zora in MNtendo Live at the Phoenix, 2D Con, and Twin Cities Con. He’s worked with quite a few companies since graduating from Bethel University, including Theater 301, Really Spicy Opera, Open Window Theatre, RGK Modern Indian Dance Academy, and the Zephyr Theatre. Lowell puts his Theatre Arts degree to good use by helping legislators with computer troubles, and filling every hour he can playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends (special shoutout to the Strahd Skwahd and the MNtenD&D crew).
Anthony Rohr
This is Anthony’s eighth production with the GSVLOC. His most recent performances with the company include Princess Ida in 2018 (Prince Hilarion), The Mikado in 2019 (Frankie Poo), Ruddigore in 2020 (Richard Dauntless), and H.M.S. Pinafore in 2024 (Ralph Rackstraw). Other recent credits include La Traviata (Alfredo) and the Viardot Cendrillon (Le Prince Charmant), both with the Opera Reading Project. Hailing from the exotic State of Iowa, Anthony holds a degree in Opera Performance from Luther College and has been on stage since his childhood. He now lives in downtown Minneapolis with this tiny black cat, Bruce. You may also see Anthony performing with the Minnesota Chorale with Minnesota Orchestra and in opera cabarets around Minneapolis.
Alessio Tranchell
Alessio is a conductor, composer, and tenor, transplanted from the east coast to Saint Paul. This is his second mainstage production with GSVLOC, having last appeared in the spring 2018 production of Princess Ida. After such a long hiatus, perhaps a production of Arthur Sullivan’s oratorio The Prodigal Son would have been a more appropriate return, but Tranchell is excited to be working with this fantastic company once again! When he isn’t in front of choirs, composing, or on stage, Tranchell can be found writing and recording for his side project band Broken Head, a 90’s Brit-pop inspired group streaming on all major platforms.”
Angela Walberg
Angela is happy to return to the GSVLOC after being seen in The McAdo and Utopia, Limited. She has been seen in various companies such as The Ordway, Skylark Opera, Artistry, Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis Music Theatre, Really Spicy Opera, The Zephyr Theatre, Frosted Glass Creative and Theatre Coup D’Etat. Favorite past roles include Lily in The Secret Garden, Mother in Ragtime, Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, Sharon in Master Class, Petra in A Little Night Music, Johanna in Sweeney Todd, The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot!, Rapunzel in Into the Woods and Christine in The Phantom of the Opera. Angela has also been seen in local commercials and even produces theatre from time to time! You may also catch her at a baseball game as she is frequently a National Anthem singer for the Saint Paul Saints baseball team! Thank you for supporting the arts!
Holly Windle
This is Holly’s fifth time around with Patience, as she was in the GSVLOC’s first production in 1980. As that was (let’s do the math) forty-five years ago, it’s fortunate that “lovesick maidens” can encompass a wide range of ages. Holly has played younger than her age for decades, but now enjoys the occasional juicy old lady role (Theatre in the Round, Threshold Theater, and Daytrippers Dinner Theatre). In simulations for the U of MN Law School, she portrays a variety of characters. And as actor fodder for a playwright’s group, she gets to read parts that cover a variety of ages, genders, and life forms.
