Meet the Cast

Leslie Hollingsworth

Leslie is thrilled to be a part of AUC and this production of Wild Party as Queenie. Most recently seen in Magnolia Musical Theatre’s production of The Addams Family (Morticia). Recent roles include Emma (Lizzie), Toxic Avenger (Mayor/Ma/Nun), Merrily We Roll Along (Beth), Company (Jenny). Other favorite roles include Velma Kelly (Chicago), Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Baroness Elsa Shraeder (Sound of Music), Janet (Rocky Horror Picture Show), Millie (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), Phyllis (Follies), Fastrada (Pippin), April (Company). Leslie is the founder and executive coach of a coaching and consulting firm (ensocc.com). She is most proud of her gig as a wife, and a mother to two beautiful children - Rian (9) and Jack (6) and furbabies Artie and Gretchen.

Instagram: @lkhvg @ensocc

Queenie

Andrew Cannata

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

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Kate

Haley Patterson

Haley is grateful to be a part of the AUC family. Austin credits include Crazy for You (Irene) Entr'act, Tick,Tick...Boom! (Susan) with Bohemian Theatricals, Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) with ZTP, Ordinary Days (Claire) and I Love You Because (Marcy) with Penfold Theatre;  Baby (Lizzie) with Austin Theater Project;  Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown) and How to Succeed...(Rosemary) with Archangel Community Theatre; and The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Rachel Jackson), Company (Amy) with Doctuh Mistuh Productions. Haley holds a B.A. in Theater and Dance and a M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from UT, and works for an Austin non-profit, Red Oak Hope, in her day to day. She would like to thank her phenomenal husband Brian and their two kiddos for keeping life beautiful and incredibly interesting. 

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Jeffrey Guilfoyle

Jeff is thrilled to be stepping into the shoes of Black after falling in love with this score back in college! Last year you may have caught him performing around town as David in Company (Roustabout Presents) or Oscar in Sweet Charity (En’tracte).

He thanks his wife who holds down the fort and does the extra so he can do this! 

Libby Detling

Libby is excited to join the cast of The Wild Party! Some of her favorite roles include Mae (Reefer Madness – B. Iden Payne Award winner for Best Leading Actress in a Musical), Bridget (Lizzie), Georgina (Pretty Filthy), Gussie (Merrily We Roll Along), Catherine/Senator Martin (Silence), Marta (Company), Trina (Falsettos), and Lucille Frank (Parade). Libby is also a recording artist for the New York Public Library. Libby would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support. A special shout-out to her sweet babies, Nora and Emme.

Madeline True

Kyra Jackson

Kyra Jackson is a Dancer, Choreographer and Performer born and raised in Austin Tx.. She has worked teaching and choreographing for Impact Arts, Westwood High School and Zach Pre Professional Company as well as many more. Her performance credits include : Sally in A Charlie Brown Christmas at Zach Theatre, Jimmy 1 in Grand Hotel with The Alchemy Theatre, Harper in Someone to Watch Over Me with Bandwagon Arts,  Airie in The Robber Bridegroom and many more!

Nadine (The Youth)
Mae

Sarah Reynolds

Sarah is thrilled to be joining this incredible cast!

Regional credits include:  Pretty Filthy (Doctuh Mistah Prod.), Into the Woods (‘Cinderella’), Bat Boy- The Musical (‘Meredith’), Beauty and the Beast (‘Babette’), A Chorus Line (‘Val’ in NYC, ‘Cassie’ in TX), Chicago(‘Roxie’), Grease (‘Sandy’), The Sound of Music, My Favorite Year (‘KC’), Footloose, The Secret Garden, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story (‘Anita’), and more. Sarah is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, and is a Registered Nurse at Dell Seton Medical Center. 

Eddie

Paul Sanchez

Paul Sanchez is a vocalist and voice specialist with over 35 years of training, known for expertise in breath, placement, and vocal range. Trained by John Van Cura (Baylor University) and Dr. Stephen King (Rice University), they’ve performed with artists including Prince, Chaka Khan, Elton John, and Jay-Z, and alongside Plácido Domingo and Renée Fleming. A former top-ranked tenor with Houston Grand Opera, Paul is based in Austin and works across stage, film, and music, with a passion for developing strong, healthy voices.

Scottie Ferguson

Scott Ferguson, a man of varied hats, is well known in the Austin theatre community as both designer and performer. His set design work has included productions of How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, As Butterflies, Waiting for Godot, Into the Woods, The Art of Remembering, and W., for which he was nominated for the B. Iden Payne Award in Scenic Design. Favorite performances include roles as Leo Frank in Parade, Gould in Grey Gardens, and the annual holiday fundraiser he co-founded, now held at Violet Crown City Church. When he isn’t on or near the stage, Scottie enjoys getting his hands dirty in the garden. He holds an AA in General Arts from Austin Community College.

Phil

Tyler Jones

Tyler is pleased to be in this unique production. Some Austin credits include: Salty Bananas (La Pow Theatre), Pretty Filthy, Nevermore (Doctuh Mistuh), Company (Roustabout Presents), Home, I'm Darling, Freud's Last Session (Jarrot Productions), Head Over Heels, Sunday in the Park with George, One Man, Two Guvnors, Mary Poppins, Peter and the Starcatcher, Matilda, White Christmas, Ragtime, A Christmas Carol, Xanadu (ZACH Theater), Merrily We Roll Along, Cabaret (Mary Moody Northen Theater), Lonesome West (Hyde Park Theater), Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors, (Zilker Theater Productions). 

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Delores

Eve Jack

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Jackie

Isaac Arriata

Isaac Arrieta (Jackie) - is beyond thrilled to be joining this amazing cast and crew! A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy his most recent credits include The Addams Family (Ensemble/ Gomez and Mal Understudy) SpongeBob the Musical (Old Man Jenkins) both with Magnolia Musical Theatre, White Christmas at TexArts (Ensemble/Bob Wallace), and In the Heights at The Georgetown Palace (Ensemble/Dance Captain). This party has been one he has been waiting to be invited to since he fell in love with musical theatre and is so excited to finally be a guest! 

Stephen Jack

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Emcee/Max/Sam

Peyton Calhoun

Peyton Calhoon is an Austin native whose career spans performing and leadership roles. She starred as a soloist in Las Vegas' Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show. Now the Administrative Director and Marketing Manager for IMPACT ARTS as well as an Associate Producer for SUMMER STOCK AUSTIN and Administrative Director/Instructor for THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL, Peyton brings her experience to new facets of the production process, excited to shape the future of performing arts. She continues to perform in Austin. Peyton Calhoon has a deep love for the arts and takes pride in helping to spread the power of creativity and share the impact that the arts have had on her life. She'd like to thank Donny and Aliyah for all their love and support!

Dance Captain