The Wedding Singer cast
Katherine Godman (Julia)
Katherine is a West Virginia Native who relocated to Citrus County in 2017. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and is currently a Social Studies Teacher at Citrus High School. Katherine has been performing in theatrical productions for over 20 years, with a variety of theaters, dance troupes, and collegiate groups. Most recently she was seen as Morticia in The Addams Family Musical, and the director of The Valerie Players Production of Dracula. She is incredibly grateful and honored to step into a role originally brought to life by the iconic Drew Barrymore. She would like to thank the cast & crew for their amazingly hard work, dedication, and talent.
Emma Rose Godman (Holly)
Emma Rose Godman moved to Inverness, Florida from Manhattan, New York in 2022, with worldly performance experiences from Firenze Italian to various theatre’s in NYC, including Florence Gould Hall, Skirball Center For Performing Arts, Alvin Ailey Theatre, City Center, and the Martha Graham Center of Performing Arts. Her past performances also include Runway Modeling and Print. She’s very excited to join The Valerie Players for her third musical. She wants to thank her Director, Sue Whitney for the opportunity to bring Holly to life and the cast for their support of her, both as a choreographer and performer. She hopes to continue to have a profound impact through movement and art.
Tiffany Adams (Linda)
Tiffany Adams (Linda) Tiffany is thrilled to be a part of The Wedding Singer at the Valerie Theatre. Most recently you would know her from her debut performance with the Valerie Players as Mina Murray in Dracula. Tiffany studied Musical Theatre/Acting at Columbia College Chicago and is currently the Deputy General Manager at Regal Citrus Cinemas 6.
Carleigh O’Quinn (Waitress, Bride, Jr. Secretary, Airline Agent)
Carleigh is 15 years old. Last year her debut with the Valerie Players was Holiday Express, followed by playing the Native American Ancestor in The Addams Family Musical. She attends Lecanto High School. Her hobbies include: baking, crocheting, singing, and playing the ukulele.
A.J. Levato (Robbie)
A.J. was born and raised in Inverness. AJ has been passionate about theater and performance since his junior year of high school. He’s a proud husband, father, Valerie Players board member, and local business owner. Returning to the stage for The Wedding Singer, AJ brings his love for storytelling and live performance to this high-energy production. The Wedding Singer has been one of his favorite movies, and all time favorite musicals for decades; he hopes you enjoy watching it as much as he enjoys performing!
Miguel Machado (George)
Miguel has been part of the theatre community in the area for a few years now, most recently appearing in The Curious Savage at the Art Center of Citrus County. With the Valerie Players, he has been involved in a number of productions, both on stage and backstage, including Guys and Dolls, Run For Your Wife, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Addams Family Musical and Holiday Express.
Jean Hamilton (Rosie)
Jean is no stranger to the stage. A professional singer in Maine and Florida, Jean made her debut with the Valerie Players playing General Cartwright in the 2023 production of Guys and Dolls. Later that year, she portrayed Mrs. Santa Claus in The Holiday Express. In 2024, she showcased her musical range as an ethereal ancestor in The Addams Family Musical. A grandmother of six, Jean is looking forward to bringing her version of sassy grandma Rosie to the stage in The Wedding Singer.
George Frederick Kapiton III (Donnie, Bad Haircut Guy, Suit, Ronald Regan Imp.)
George makes his return to the stage after starring as Phantom in the critically-acclaimed indie thriller Feral State. A versatile performer equally at home in both dramatic and musical roles, George has delighted audiences across over 100 different stages with an astonishing 32 top tens, over almost two decades. When not performing, he can be found guiding for his company, All American Airboat Tours, fishing for monster bass, and whipping up creative meals for his household, Thee Unit. This marks his first performance with the Valerie Players.
Eric Tremante (Sammy)
Eric is a dedicated teacher at Citrus High School and is excited to be performing in his fourth production with the Valerie Players. You have previously seen him perform as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, and Doctor Seward in Dracula. He has enjoyed bringing characters to life on stage and appreciates the camaraderie of the theater community. Eric would like to extend his heartfelt gratitude to his mother and his daughter for their unwavering support and encouragement. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Greigh Savage (Glen Guglia)
Greigh is a veteran of the past four years of Valerie Players productions. He is a graduate of Citrus High School and attended the Palm Beach Atlantic University's School of Music and Fine Arts. You may have seen him in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), The Addams Family Musical (Uncle Fester) and many more! He is thrilled to be a part of this production.
Saber Ramos (Crystal, Large Lady, Suit, Cindi Lauper Impersonator)
Saber is thrilled to return to the stage after more than a decade! With extensive experience in choir, Saber had the honor of performing at All State Choir in 2011 and has sung at Disney’s Candlelight Processional on multiple occasions. Outside of performing, Saber enjoys 3D printing, painting, writing music and spending quality family time. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, she is also deeply passionate about nature and sustainability. She sends special thanks to her husband for his unwavering support.
Steve Karlson (Groom, Father of the Bride, Suit, Ricky the Bartender)
Steve is married to his loving wife, Nikki, and the father of three great kids. He has worked for Daniel's Heating and Air for almost twenty years. He is assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Inverness, where you can see them perform their annual Christmas play. His theater debut with the Valerie Players was Christmas Through the Ages.
Aimi Amalfitano (Angie)
Aimi having performed in The Addams Family Musical as the ancestor bride, is now in her second show, The Wedding Singer. She had musical experience in high school. She loves to sing and roller skate. She is a Mom and has an awesome teenage daughter who also performs in The Wedding Singer.
Arlena Broadbent (Tiffany, Sideburns Lady, Suit, Tina Turner Impersonator)
Arlena is a decorated USAF veteran with two Afghanistan deployments who used her GI Bill to obtain a Master of Public Policy from George Mason University and a Master of Studies in Law from the University of Southern California. She is currently an IT Project Manager who loves to volunteer. She is the Sr. Vice Commander at VFW 4252 and Sr. Vice Chair of the Citrus County Veterans Advisory Board. Her passion for singing and dancing facilitated her return to the stage after being away since the early 2000s.
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Susan Jobson (Bride, Mother of the Bride, Clerk, Secretary, Imelda Marcos Imp.)
Susan Jobson, a native Floridian raised in Hollywood and Inverness, began as a ballerina and earned a college degree in Theatre Arts. She joined the Valerie Players last year as set painter for The Addams Family Musical, set painter for Dracula, and performed in the holiday production of Christmas Through the Ages, playing Molly and Jenna. Susan enjoys being a volunteer for the Valerie Players and is proud to be a part of such a special "Small Town Done Right" community.
Dylan Earnheart (David, Groom, Suit, Billy Idol Impersonator)
Dylan is a local from Crystal River. He has been in a handful of shows: Exit Laughing, Lyrical Pursuit, Wedding from Hell, and Godspell. Audiences recently saw him portray Harker in the Valerie Player’s Production of Dracula. He also played the bass guitar in the high school jazz band. Dylan attended Saint Leo University working towards his degree in Biology. While at Saint Leo’s, he joined Lions swim team where he swam: the 200 and 100 yard Butterfly the 100 and 50 yard Freestyle. After graduating from the University of Florida Dylan now works for Citrus County Schools as a teacher of Mathematics and Science.
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Sunny Sullens ( Mookie, Loser, Jared Shapiro, Suit, Bum)
Sunny is 19 years old and is a local actor, singer and is training to be a wrestler. He's done multiple performances with his high school theatre group, chorus, and shows. The last one was none other than The Little Mermaid, where he played the role of King Triton. At the Valerie Theater he has recently been a part of Murder on The Lido Deck and it's Abridged version in both he played Stephen Lepht. His last performance with The Valerie Players was The Addams Family Musical.
Jon Bolin (Priest, Suit, Rosie’s Husband, Hulk Hogan Impersonator)
Jon is very excited to be back on stage with the Valerie Players for his second production! Dracula, his first, was a short-lived experience, literally, since he met his demise in scene three. By day, Jon is a dedicated teacher at Citrus High School and spent 30 years coaching baseball before trading in his glove for stage lights. While he’s still learning to hit his marks instead of fastballs, he’s grateful for the support (and occasional coaching) from his biggest fans, his incredible kids, Riley and Blake. Jon is honored to be part of this amazing cast and crew. He thanks the Valerie Players for welcoming him back and for letting him survive past Act I this time!