“Long Island’s newest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre presents the hit Broadway musical The Full Monty with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Terrence McNally, based on the 1997 film of the same name. Performances began September 12, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2019 at The Argyle Theatre (34 West Main Street, Babylon, Long Island). Opening Night is Saturday evening, September 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Full Monty is sponsored by The Post Office Café (Babylon). Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).”
The Argyle Announces Cast and Creative for THE FULL MONTY
I won’t be leaving Buffalo, NY any time soon! So excited to be making my Argyle Theatre debut as Georgie Bukatinsky in “The Full Monty” running September 12-October 20th. Come see us in Babylon, NY! Click for our Playbill and BroadwayWorld articles!
Direction: Evan Pappas
Choreographer: Eugenio Contenti
Musical Direction: Ethan Anderson
It's A Women's World at Capital Rep!
Back at theREP this summer playing Estelle/Ensemble in “The Full Monty”
See you in Albany!
Direction: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahil
Choreographer: Freddy Ramirez
Musical Direction: Josh Smith
ACTOR THERAPY SINGS: SPRING AWAKENING @ 54 Below →
So pumped to be back at Feinstein’s/54 Below with my AT family singing some Wendla from the beloved score of Duncan Sheik & Steven Sater’s rock musical SPRING AWAKENING. Directed by award-winning composer-lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver (35mm, Darling) & ACTOR THERAPY’s Director of Events Mathieu Whitman, the show will feature a slew of fabulous ACTOR THERAPY students & alumni performing alongside a 3-piece band.
"Nothin' But Love" - A Musical Reading
So thankful to have been asked by one of my favorite people, Steven Silverstein, to participate in the Act 1 reading of his new musical, “Nothin’ But Love”! Check us out on Valentine’s Day!
My Cindy Journey Comes To A Close...
10 months. 214 performances. 88 cities. 36 states. I am forever thankful to our creatives, cast, crew, and the Work Light family for making this journey one I will never forget. Making my National Tour debut at 20 was terrifying, but the amount I’ve learned from every person in this company, good and bad, has forever changed me as a performer and person. Spreading kindness for a living will be something I am forever grateful to have been a part of, and something our world needs now more than ever.
“Now go, with the promise of possibility!”
Thanks Cindy!
Drama Club Enjoys Workshop with Special Guest →
“Just before the end of the School year, the Drama Club at Doane Stuart had the pleasure of welcoming special guest, and professional actress, Nicole Zelka. Nicole is from Colonie, NY and is currently performing in the National Tour cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella as Gabrielle, and understudying the character Marie. In addition to working on some acting and singing techniques, the students enjoyed their time asking questions about touring and the skills and lessons she has learned along the way. They also enjoyed telling her about our very own production of Cinderella in the Fall.”
Capital Region! Check it out!
"Hometown celebs, Millenials that made it" →
Thanks for thinking of me, Capital Region!
“t’s not every day that your dreams knock on your door before you even finish college. But for two Capital Region natives, Jordan Hoose and Nicole Zelka, this was their reality. Through hard work, dedication to their passions, support from the coaches, teachers, families and producers in the Capital Region, these two twenty-somethings have beat the odds and are leading lives as touring entertainers.”
Visiting Where It All Started...
This past layoff from tour, I was able to go visit my old middle school drama club where it all started for me. They are currently rehearsing for their production of "Cinderella" and to be able to talk to the kids and tell them about my journey so far was magical. I am going back to tour more inspired than ever! Never stop doing what you love! Break a leg kiddies!
Nicole Zelka finds laughs in revised 'Cinderella' →
Check out some press I did for Cindy! See you soon, Sioux City, IA!
March 29th @ 7:30pm playing at the Orpheum Theatre
“Growing up in Albany, New York, Zelka started performing when she was 10, setting her sights on a career in entertainment. As high school graduation approached, she applied to a number of musical theater programs and didn’t get in any. “I thought it was the end of the world,” she says. “I didn’t know if I wanted to do it anymore.” Then she applied to AMDA, a two-year program, and found it was the perfect fit. Since classes were held at night, she could audition during the day and get a taste of the real world. Last summer, she appeared in “Mamma Mia” in Albany, then landed the “Cinderella” gig. The one-two punch has been ideal, particularly since “I’d be a junior in college if I had gotten into one of those programs. Now, I’m actually working.””
Getting to Know You: Actress Nicole Zelka
Thank you to the Town of Colonie for reaching out! This interview was a blast!
National Tour debut in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella"
After a couple months of sitting on this, the contract is officially signed and I am thrilled to announce I'll be making my NATIONAL TOUR DEBUT this Fall in "Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA" as one of the Stepsisters, Gabrielle, and understudying the Fairy Godmother, Marie! So thankful for this opportunity and the people who got me here. Can not WAIT to see where the rest of this journey takes me! Glass slippers are so back!
Direction: Mark Brokaw, Gina Rattan
Choreographer: Josh Rhodes, Lee Wilkins
Musical Direction: Greg Anthony Rassen, Melissa Yanchak
For our schedule, tickets, and cast info, visit cinderellaonbroadway.com
Life Is A Cabaret! Come to the Cabaret!
I'm back performing and supporting my children's theater I grew up at! I will be hosting with fellow alumni, Jack Rento. Come on down for a night of musical theatre solos and duets sung by some of the most talented Capital Region performers!
For more info and tickets: mydebuts.com
Mamma Mia! Promos
Mamma Mia! at Capital Repertory Theatre
Thrilled to be making my professional debut this summer (right out of graduation!) as "Lisa" in Mamma Mia at theREP as well as joining the Equity Member Candidate program!
Direction: Maggie Mancinelli-Cahil
Choreographer: Freddy Ramirez
Musical Direction: Josh Smith
Officially an #AMDAAlumni!
I graduated! My last 2 years in the Integrated MT program at AMDA NY has been nothing short of wonderful and I am so excited to see what else is in store for me. Here's to an amazing future and exciting announcements coming soon!
AMDA D4's Present: The Gin's In The Bathtub...
Last performance at AMDA! "The Gin's In The Bathtub..." is a musical showcase featuring the AMDA Spring 2017 D4's. Click for more info!
Co- Direction & Choreographer: Keith Andrews, Eugenio Contenti
Musical Direction: Jeffrey Lodin
May 24th at 9pm (PREVIEW)
May 25th-26th at 9pm
May 27th-28th at 5:30pm
Tickets: nyreservations@amda.edu
AMDA D4's Present: Master-classLESS
Come see my first showcase of the semester! "Master-classLESS" is a series of scenes from contemporary plays presented by the AMDA Spring 2017 D4's. Click for more info!
Direction: Jason Chaet
April 19th at 7pm (PREVIEW)
April 20th at 7pm
April 21st at 7pm
April 22nd at 4pm and 7pm
Tickets: nyreservations@amda.edu
RSO and Lindsay Mendez's ACTOR THERAPY @ 54 Below!
Come see Nicole make her 54 Below debut with a bunch of amazingly talented others!
Created by Tony Award-winning Broadway actress Lindsay Mendez (Carousel, Significant Other, Wicked) & Ryan Scott Oliver, ACTOR THERAPY is a series of masterclasses for performers looking to improve their auditions, build a better book, and expand their understanding of what it means to be an actor and song interpreter in New York today.