AGES
2-7+
Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out how to get out of this predicament.
Mary Grace Epps (Pinkalicious) (she/her) is a Florida native with a BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Tampa. She worked at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Peppa Pig Theme Park as a character performer and then as a Lead Vocalist for Royal Caribbean International before moving to NYC last year. Mary Grace first debuted Off-Broadway with Vital Theatre Company as Fancy Nancy in "Fancy Nancy The Musical", before stepping into the title role of "Pinkalicious The Musical" last fall. Some other recent credits include "Little Shop of Horrors" (Audrey) and "The Sound of Music" (Liesl).
David Katz (Peter Pinkerton) is graduate of the Hartt School of Music and a passionate theatermaker with a love for collaboration. Credits include Executive Producer of over 500 episodes of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson’s Stars in the House streaming series, Producer and Technical Director for the Seth Concert Series and Seth Broadway Cruises, Stage Manager of TheaterWorks USA’s The Magic School Bus national tour, and Stage Manager for the 2022-2024 Eugene O’Neill Cabaret and Performance Conference. Onstage, David’s favorite roles include John Randall in Double Helix at the Goodspeed Opera House, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, and Gangster #1 in The Drowsy Chaperone. Thrilled to join the Pinkerton family!
Taylor Feldman (Alison/Dr. Wink) is thrilled to be returning to Pinkalicious The Musical!! She recently graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Favorite credits include Red:A New Musical at NY Summerfest, Lady Parts at The Davenport Theatre, Velma (West Side Story), and Fritzie (Cabaret). Taylor also loves doing improv and sketch comedy at The Peoples Improv Theatre. Many thanks to Holly and everyone at Vital for this fabulous opportunity. Thanks to all her friends for their support. And, as always, all her love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, and My Three Bros.
Danielle Scheller (Mrs. Pinkerton) grew up in Texas and has studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy as well as The Acting Studio in New York City. She is so excited to be returning to Vital Theatre Company in Pinkalicious The Musical. Big shout out to her family and friends for their endless support! Instagram: bean.scheller https://www.daniellescheller.com/
Michael Schloegl (Director/Choreographer) is one of the founding members of Vital Theatre Company. His original show, Three Bears and A Babe, started the first Vital childrens theatre season. He works regionally and internationally as a director-choreographer (Chicago, Footloose, Grease, Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia!, Nunsense 2) Michael is also a costume designer, playwright, and a childrens book author/illustrator. His original writing credits include: Its Up In the Air!, Calling All Toys, The Chrismouse Story and the school musical touring show, History Time Henry. He has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe in shows such as: West Side Story, Oklahoma, The Will Rogers Follies, and A Chorus Line. As a theatre educator, he directs musical theatre shows and master classes for students throughout the New York tri state area and Canada.
Victoria Kann (Co-Author/Illustrator/Musical Co-Book and Co-) cowrote Pinkalicious: The Musical, which premiered in New York City to sold-out audiences and continues to be performed across the country. Victoria is the co-executive producer of the TV show, Pinkalicious & Peterrific on PBS Kids. She is the author-artist of Rubylicious, Peterrific and four #1 New York Times bestselling books: Aqualicious, Emeraldalicious, Silverlicious, and Goldilicious as well as over 80 additional titles in the Alicious book series. Victoria is the artist and coauthor of the New York Times bestsellers Pinkalicious and Purplicious.Victoria attended and taught at The Rhode Island School of Design where she is on the Illustration Department School Advisory Committee. She has also taught at The School of Visual Arts and Parsons School of Design. She lives with her husband and two daughters. Readers can follow Pinkalicious on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more Pinkalicious and Peterrific fun, visit: www.thinkpinkalicious.com
Francesca Endres (Production Stage Manager) is an NYC based performer and stage manager. Past stage management credits include: Trees (MorDance), Cinderella: A Traditional English Panto (The Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Red Brass Dream Project (DanceBoissiere), Find Your Way (Women in Motion), and Free to Be (Elizabeth Troxler). francescaendres.com