Rapunzel

Mollie Craven (Columbina )

Mollie Craven was last seen as Rapunzel in Ragtag Theatre’s Off-Broadway run, and she is THRILLED to don The Wig once again! She is an Austin, TX native and an Oklahoma City University BFA Acting graduate. Select New York credits include: Ragtag Theatre’s Cinderella Off-Broadway, “A Drink With Death” at 54 Below, Floyd Collins, Almost, Maine. Select regional credits: Shrek, Music Man, Damn Yankees, Hairspray, Richard II. Much love to the family and team in New York. Be weird!

Jesse Kramer (Zanni)

Sam LaFrage (Arlecchino)

Sam LaFrage is the founder and Artistic Director of Ragtag Theatre Company and the current Co-Chair of GLSEN New York. Winner of the Best Performing Arts Company (KidsPass Parent’s Choice Award), Ragtag Theatre Company is a group of diverse artists dedicated to creating fresh and inclusive LGBTQ+ theatre for families. Inspired by Commedia dell’Arte, his drag infused “fractured fairytales” have been empowering and inspiring audiences of all ages. His most recent production of Ragtag Theatre’s Cinderella just completed a three week residency with Redhouse Arts Center after a sold-out limited engagement run which won the Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show. Other past productions have been named “Best Holiday Show for NYC Kids” (Mommy Poppins) and “A Must-See” (Out Magazine). Both of his plays Rapunzel (OBA Nom Best Family Show) and Cinderella (OBA Winner Best Family Show) ran Off Broadway at the Soho Playhouse, McGinn/Cazale, and Theatre Row, NYC, and (so far) have been produced by 7 different companies in 4 different states. Sam has recently served as the Assistant Director and Drag Consultant on the musical adaptation of Douglas Carter Beane’s To Wong Foo slated for Broadway. Sam would like to thank his incredible company members, Chrstine, Doug and Lewis, and his Mom and Dad for everything they do.

Luke Antony Neville (Pucinella)

Luke is a British actor based in New York City. After training in Musical Theatre at Newcastle College in the UK he moved to the US where he trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. During his time with The Academy Company 2017/2018 he originated the role of Vida Boheme in the workshop production of Douglas Carter Beane’s musical adaptation of “To Wong Foo”. In 2018 he performed the role of Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll) in fellow Ragtag Theatre company member Billie Aken-Tyers play “Your Alice” which was produced Off-Broadway at BAM followed by a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Fesitval. He was also a company member of the 2018 Scranton Shakespeare Festival performing in Footloose, How To Succeed in Business and the devised play “Sycorax”. Other credits include; Bobby in A Chorus Line, Gomez in The Addams Family, Hanschen in Spring Awakening, The Chaplain in Mother Courage and Her Children, Drew in Teddy Ferrara, Arlecchino in Ragtag Theatre’s Cinderella and again in the industry reading of Ragtag Theatre’s Snow White. Most recently he wrapped shooting the film “Real Drag” produced by Pinkhouse Productions. He is looking forward to heading back on tour with Ragtag Theatre!

Adrian Rifat (Pantelone)

A New York City-based actor, and always ecstatic to play with this motley crew! Previous credits with the company include Ragtag Theatre’s Cinderella (Theatre Row and Barrington Stage Company), and the reading of Ragtag Theatre’s Snow White(Playwright’s Horizons). Other credits include HAIR(Arizona Broadway Theatre), Marry Me A Little, and Seussical(The Gallery Players). LET’S PLAY! adrianrifat.com

Colleen Welsh (Rosetta)

Colleen Welsh is thrilled to make her debut with Ragtag Theatre Company! Some recent favorite roles have been Mrs. Bumbrake (Peter and the Starcatcher), Bad Idea Bear/Mrs. T (Avenue Q), Charlotte Malcolm (A Little Night Music). She is a graduate of The Hartt School and currently resides in New York City.

Sam LaFrage Writer, Director and Founder Ragtag Theatre Company

Sam LaFrage is the founder and Artistic Director of Ragtag Theatre Company and the current Co-Chair of GLSEN New York. Winner of the Best Performing Arts Company (KidsPass Parent’s Choice Award), Ragtag Theatre Company is a group of diverse artists dedicated to creating fresh and inclusive LGBTQ+ theatre for families. Inspired by Commedia dell’Arte, his drag infused “fractured fairytales” have been empowering and inspiring audiences of all ages. His most recent production of Ragtag Theatre’s Cinderella just completed a three week residency with Redhouse Arts Center after a sold-out limited engagement run which won the Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show. Other past productions have been named “Best Holiday Show for NYC Kids” (Mommy Poppins) and “A Must-See” (Out Magazine). Both of his plays Rapunzel (OBA Nom Best Family Show) and Cinderella (OBA Winner Best Family Show) ran Off Broadway at the Soho Playhouse, McGinn/Cazale, and Theatre Row, NYC, and (so far) have been produced by 7 different companies in 4 different states. Sam has recently served as the Assistant Director and Drag Consultant on the musical adaptation of Douglas Carter Beane’s To Wong Foo slated for Broadway. Sam would like to thank his incredible company members, Chrstine, Doug and Lewis, and his Mom and Dad for everything they do.