Mariko Kai (HEEDLEY) is a Japanese-born performer who began violin at two and has pursued music ever since. She holds a BFA in Opera from Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo and trained in musical theatre at the New York Film Academy. Her credits include Netflix’s Maniac with Sally Field and a Spotify commercial with Cardi B. Recently, she appeared in Mr. Puppy The Musical, directed by Jonathan S. Cerullo. She feels deeply honored and excited to be part of this wonderful new musical. https://www.marikokai.com
Daniel Braaten (ARTIE) is a recent graduate of NYU Tisch’s New Studio On Broadway Musical Theatre Program. When he is not performing, you can find him singing and serving at Central Park Cafe’s new immersive dining experience, Central Park Live. Recent credits include Mr. Puppy (Off-Broadway) and Forevermore (MTC Staged Reading). As a Canadian-born and raised actor, he is grateful to call both NYC and Vancouver home. He thanks both Wendy and Jonathan for having him on board. Repped by The Characters Talent Agency and managed by Roger Paul Talent. @danielbraaaten
Bradley Viktor (JACQUES) is a Yale-educated actor, singer, cellist, and fledgling guitarist. Career highlights include his national tour debut as Templeton in Charlotte’s Web, Usher/Understanding (Everybody, Milwaukee Rep), Tartuffe (Tartuffe, Stag & Lion), Fester (The Addams Family, Yale), and M (Lungs, The Grange Theatre). In addition to acting, Bradley is an aspiring law student who scored in the top 0.3% on the LSAT. He lives in Washington Heights with his two roommates and his cello, Roger. Managed by Serendipity Entertainment. bradleyviktor.com
Christopher Michael - (MARTY COHEN) Christopher is thrilled to lead Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, The Musical! Proud member of AEA. Off-Broadway/NYC: The Hollow, Mr. Puppy the Musical reading, In This Life concept album, E.G.G. National Tour: Blippi in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour. Select Regional: Elf the Musical (Buddy u/s), Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Jean-Michel), The Little Mermaid (Prince Eric u/s). Also starred as Safari Sid in Zoo-phonics®: The Adventures of Zoophonia, an educational web series teaching phonics to children. Michigan State alum. Marketing Manager/Associate Producer at Bailey St. Entertainment. Teaching Artist with Inside Broadway. Repped by Firestarter Entertainment. Much thanks to Jonathan & Wendy! Love to Kevin. IG: @christopherxmichael | christophermichaelx.com
Angela Zhang (DAISY) is an interdisciplinary artist and trained dancer graduated from Columbia University. Starting at the young age of 4, she fell in love with ballet, and has since expanded her training to contemporary, modern, jazz, hip-hop, and even aerial silks. Angela most recently made her Off-Broadway debut and has additionally choreographed and performed in many a musical in NYC, including The Addams Family, Pippin, Annie, and more. She is very grateful to have the opportunity to work with the lovely director Jonathan Cerullo and AMAS once again! @angelazballet