Meet Our Wonderful Cast!
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Allyson Kremm
Margaret Harbison
Allyson has been performing theater for the past 9 years throughout the Youngstown and New Castle area. With Productions including "Something Rotten", "9 to 5" (The Youngstown Playhouse) White "Christmas" and "Sista's" (New Castle Playhouse). Allyson is also a Full time performer as a princess for Castle on a Cloud, has taught several acting classes for ages 8-16, and is currently in college to become an art teacher. She is very excited to join everyone in the ghost world!
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Ben Bogen
"Carl" the Newsie
Ben is thrilled to join Candid Life Entertainment and the Youngstown Historical Society as Carl the Newsboy for the inaugural ghost tour.
In the past year alone, Ben has been making rounds on the local stages. He recently performed with Michael Moritz Jr. and the company of RENT at DeYor PAC, took part in the world premiere of The Other Side as Jason Day at the Hopewell Theatre, and played Robert Castle in Norm Lewis’ Kiss The Moon, Kiss The Sun at the Selah Dessert Theatre.
Other credits include: Bye Bye Birdie (Conrad), Rocky Horror Show (Brad), Where All Good Rabbits Go (Dorn), A Steampunk Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit/Young Scrooge), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Clopin).
Much love to Mom for being his biggest advocate during this journey.
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Kaleb Lovewell
John Young
With over 13 years of experience on stage, (including the Playhouse), and a humble following on social media, I am honored to show the people of Youngstown a piece of their history to remember where we started to be create a brighter future.
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Debbie Reed
Mary Young
Debbie Reed of Columbiana is the lead Project Coordinator with Corbett Consulting and is a proud YSU alumni (Bachelor of Music Education-Voice, MSE - School Counseling). She enjoys travel, theater, history, urbex, and adventures with her daughter and friends.
Debbie has enjoyed working with the local theater community as an actor, director, and educator. Some of her favorite roles include Shrek! The Musical (Fiona), Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), Oklahoma! (Laurey), Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal) and she recently portrayed Nurse Ratched in a black box production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Debbie's fascination with Youngstown history ignited when she worked as a docent at the Arms' Family Museum in college and is elated to be working with them again for this event.
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Wuyu Wantatah
"Davis" a Buckeye Elks Member
Wuyu (We-you) Wantatah also commonly known as Ooohwee! is a charismatic and imaginative visionary who refuses to lose. He is a man of multiple talents and a master of a few, namely, bringing people together for purposeful and enjoyable endeavors whether it be in the moment or long-term.
The son of immigrant parents from Cameroon, West Africa, Wantatah began capitalizing on his flair for the dramatic in school and church, but especially in high school and college with a penchant for bringing people and events together of multiple types in various locations as an aggregator, promoter, emcee, dj, marketer, and producer through event Promotion/management/DJ services.
Wantatah is a passionate individual with exceptional communication and people skills, who by chance landed his first role in film through a friendly referral in “Worst.Christmas.Ever”, to rave reviews. Since then, he has found acting to be extremely refreshing and exciting with subsequent supporting roles in “The Con”, “Apathetic Epidemic”, “Find Them”, “Help!”, “Among the Ashes”, “The Troll”, and several other commercials, plays, and music videos.
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Chase Miles
“Keith” a Former Steelworker
Chase is very excited to be back in town for the first time in a decade. He grew up here, and went to college at Gannon University to study theater. He has performed mostly in Erie, PA and Yakima, WA. He was most recently in Laughter on the 23rd Floor at the Trumbull New Theater. He is excited to become a part of the Youngstown community and hopes you enjoy the ghost tour!
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David Leach
Charles Blondin
David Leach is a local performer around the Youngstown area. This past year he’s been a part of several productions put on at the Youngstown Playhouse and Hopewell Theatre! He’s also an active member of Youngstown's premiere improv comedy group, The Dinner Theatre Rejects!
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Josh Yohman
"Buster" the Bookie
Josh is thrilled to take on the iconic role of Buster. Josh has been acting for the past 5 years, mainly with the Rust Belt Theater Company and most recently with the Squeaky Wheel Theater as Audrey 2 in Little Shop of Horrors, and most recently Colonel Mustard in Clue at the Collingwood Center.
In preparation for the role of Buster, Josh immersed himself in extensive research, delving into the essence of this enigmatic character. He explored the psychological complexities of Buster, peeling back the layers to uncover the truth behind his motives and actions, going so far as to start his own underground gambling ring under the streets of Youngstown, because he's terrible with nuance.
He'd like to thank Rob Joki for putting up with him on stage for so long!
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Nate Chapline
Volney Rogers
Nate Chapline (He/Him) is a local performer/theatre enthusiast. He has performed various roles in theatres around the area, such as Kent Trumbull University Theatre and the Youngstown Playhouse since 2022. He has a Bachelor Arts degree in Theatre/Film Studies from Youngstown State University, and currently works for Stambaugh Auditorium. The Ghost Tour will be an exciting new venture for him!
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Emelia Sherin
"Rosemary" the Socialite Shopper
EMELIA "MILLIE" SHERIN is thrilled to join the Youngstown Ghost Tour and share the city’s haunting history! Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dreams, Frozen Deck Party, Tangled, and Christmas Celebration. Regional: Legally Blonde, The Wizard of Oz, Young Frankenstein, Damn Yankees, Hairspray, Romeo & Juliet, The Comedy of Errors, and more. Film: Hershey, Time Lost Love, and Midwest Sessions. Emelia is also an Intimacy Coordinator and co-founder of Lights On, a sexual violence prevention program for arts communities. Endless thanks to her family and loved ones for their support!
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Sean McGuiness
"Cliff" the News Reporter
Sean is an actor from Brookfield, Ohio. He has appeared in local immersive theater and independent films, including "American Sweatshop" which is recently available on video on demand. Sean is very excited to help bring the Ghost Tour to life and showcase the history of the Youngstown area.
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Brooke Jonas
"Anna" a friend of Shawneenee
Brooke is a teacher from Midland, Pennsylvania. She majored in musical theatre at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School in her hometown and then obtained her degree in Middle Childhood Education with a TESOL endorsement from YSU. She now teaches TESOL in Youngstown City School District and has also started a journey as a teacher-researcher, co-presenting at the annual American Association of Applied Linguistics conference this year.
Credits from Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center include Jesus Christ Superstar (Choir), The Who’s Tommy (Choir/ Ensemble), Godspell (Ensemble), An Ideal Husband (Ensemble, u/s Lady Markby), A Lyrical Christmas Carol (Solicitor), The Elephant Man (Duchess), The Outsiders (Mrs. Cade, u/s Marcia, Mrs. O’Briant, Nurse), as well as a student-directed production of The Why Overhead (Sue). Brooke also performed in audio dramas during her time at YSU, which included her role as Miss Lovecraft in Big Trouble at Studio A.
Recently, she performed alongside some of her students in Chaney Middle School’s production of Bad Auditions By Bad Actors (Agent) and, The Other Side (Ensemble, u/s Dana) with the Millennial Theatre Company, and is currently in Trumbull New Theatre’s production of A Christmas Carol (Fred’s Wife). Brooke is also a vocalist for Sky Quest Music Official, whose work can be found on YouTube.
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Carla D. Gipson
Maggie E. Harth Armstrong
Coming Soon
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Brenda Hickman
Esther Hamilton
Coming Soon
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Calvin Brown
"Reggie" a Rayen Student
My name is Calvin Brown, and I am a graduate from YSU with a Bachelor’s in Musical Theater through the DANA School of music. As well as a Masters in Musical Theater and Vocal Pedagogy from Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts Theater, Music, and Dance.
I have always defined myself and found my identity through the performing arts. Whether it be acting, singing, or dance I have found new aspects and understanding of myself and a newfound deep love in each discipline of the performing arts.
My theater experience ranges from local public theater as a young child to taking professional theater jobs in the surrounding areas in Cleveland, OH and Pittsburgh, PA. Yet, throughout my career I have also began travel to pursue my passion from place like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, as the list goes on I have found my way there from taking intensives to further my education to taking and seeking new opportunities in performance to broaden my horizons.
I have also found myself exploring new aspects of the arts from singing & song writing and music production, as well as taking steps into the realm of television and film by gracious opportunities given by the likes of Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and Apple.
For me performance is a form of expression that helps us not only understand ourselves on a deeper intimate level but as well with those around us and the world as a whole. For me performance is a humbling craft that requires you to humble yourself to look at things objectively to clearly see the stories of every living being around us because everyone has a story to tell, and everyone’s story is unique, powerful, and moving from one to the next.
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Michael Martin
P. Ross Berry
Coming Soon
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Leona Chapline
"Natalie" the Usherette
Leona is excited to a part of the Ghost Tour of Youngstown this year. She is a paranormal investigator and enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, her pets and The Theatre. She has been in several productions throughout the years. Leona would like to thank her family and friends for being so supportive.
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Dante DiRusso
Sam Warner
Dante DiRusso is an actor from Youngstown, Ohio, known for his vibrant performances at community live events. With standout roles in productions like "Grease" and the inaugural “Youngstown Ghost Tour” and local commercials. Dante brings energy and authenticity to every performance. He is also active in community outreach and a successful entrepreneur. Dante’s contributions have made him a beloved figure in Youngstown's community.