Meet the Cast and Crew!

Eric Fletcher: Queen Mum/Fish Witch
Eric Fletcher’s Off-Broadway credits include A Christmas Carol the Musical (Ebenezer Scrooge) Frankenstein (Victor Frankenstein), Hollow (Henry and Van Ripper), Phantom of the Opera (The Phantom), Beauty and the Beast (Papa), The Little Mermaid (Fish Witch), Cinderella (Madame), Alice in Wonderland (Queen of Hearts), The Selfish Giant (Giant) and Treasure Island (Ben Gunn). Eric earned a BFA in theatre performance from Virginia Commonwealth University. He can also be seen around New York as his drag persona Sparkle Monster. Thanks to friends, family and Michael Capecci.

Nova Rivera: Coral
Nova is a queer native New Yorker based in Washington Heights! They graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School as a Vocal Major and recently finished an Associates Degree in Musical Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Since graduation, Nova has been lead twice off-off broadway in Angerpotchket by Juanda Hall and Latin Lover by Ed Jr Cardenas. Recently, they made their off-broadway debut as a lead in the immersive dinner experience StoryCourse: Diaspora working with director Adam Kantor and composer Benj Pasek.

Olivia Bath: Pearl
Olivia is so excited to be here at The Players Theatre making her NYC debut! Past credits include “9 to 5”, “Jagged Little Pill”, and “Spring Awakening”. Olivia is a recent graduate of Michigan State University with a BFA in Acting, BA in Interpersonal Communications, and minor in Musical Theatre. Special thanks to her parents for being in the audience for every show.

Belle Rue: Shelly, U/S Fish Witch
BELLE RUE (she / they) is a born and raised Californian who moved out to the big city to pursue her passion for theatre. She is a BFA graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and has been making magic onstage regionally and on off-off-broadway stages, including La MaMa’s The Edge of Nature and regionally in Love’s Labour’s Lost (Princess of France). Belle’s love for performing began in the Inland Empire with Urinetown (Hope Cladwell), Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife), A Christmas Carol (Future), and The Little Mermaid (Attina). Rue is so excited to be making their Off-Broadway debut.

Andrew Accardi: Prince Quentin
Andrew Accardi is an actor, musician, songwriter and writer and is thrilled to be included in and debut at the Players Theater community! Recent performances include Marco in “A View from the Bridge” and Benvolio in “Romeo & Juliet”. You can watch his stop-motion Short Film “A Teardrops Dance” on Youtube. In the wise words of Gonzo the Great: “Every storm we ride is its own reward!”

Claire Norden: Princess Christine
Claire is thrilled to be in her first show at the Players Theatre. She is a graduate from Vassar College and has since been seen performing across the country at various amusement parks, as well as touring with Chamber Theatre. She couldn’t do any of this without the support of her family and her friends who are like family. 

Sara Horiuchi: Solo/Dancer
Born and raised in Japan./ Coppelia’s friend in “Coppelia” (CityDanceNY), ensemble in “Cinderella” (literally alive theatre) / Raven in “A Man Among Ye” (Spit&Vigor)/ George in “The Brutes” (Spit&Vigor)/ Patricia Cratchit and Dancer in “The Christmas Carol” (BeBold Theater), Stage Manager at Ballet Arts showcases. Huge thanks to my family, friends and my partner.

Isaac Lewis: Ensemble/Puppeteer,
U/S Prince
Isaac is excited to be back on the stage in New York after moving here just four months ago. He is a recent graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Most recently you may have seen him in Rebellion Quashed, Rebellion Born (Andrie) at The Producers Club. Hope you enjoy the show. @isaaclewis333 https://isaachlewis3.wixsite.com/isaac

Sara Gordon: Ensemble/Puppeteer, U/S Pearl
Sara Gordon is so excited to make her Off-Broadway debut and perform in her first show at The Player’s Theatre. She holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and since graduating in 2024 she has continued to perform, in addition to producing and directing two cabaret shows at 54 Below. Outside of theatre, she enjoys beating her roommate at Boggle, crocheting, and nannying the smartest 18 month old in Brooklyn.

Jaylen Grace: Dancer / Puppeteer
U/S Coral, U/S Princess
Making her Off-Broadway Debut, Jaylen Grace would like to thank her Heavenly Father, her incredibly supportive family, and her best girl Dolly Mae Dachshund. Coming from a small town in North Carolina to the Big Apple, Jaylen is thrilled to be apart of this production and hopes you all enjoy the show!

Nobu Umezawa: Dancer/Puppeteer
Nobu has performed in productions such as The Sound of Music, Rent (Angela), and Grease (Danny).

Chiayuan (Joanne) Chuang: Set Decor
Chia-yuan (Joanne) is a senior at CUNY Brooklyn College, majoring in Theater Design. Her recent credits include props master for She Takes Flight with Chrysalis Theatre Company (off-Broadway), props master/scene assistant for The Revolutionists and Cendrillon at CUNY Brooklyn College, set design assistant for Alice in Wonderland at The Players Theatre (off-Broadway), and props master/scene assistant for Pecong and Stupid Fxcking Bird at BMCC. To-siā—thank you in Taiwanese!

Jess Choi: Lighting Designer
Jess is the Lighting Designer for The Little Mermaid at Players Theatre. Past Design Shows: A Christmas Carol, Sleepy Hollow, A Murder On The Links. She studied and graduated in Entertainment Technology at NYC College of Technology. In addition to her design work, she is a Lighting Supervisor at BMCC as well as a freelancer in the positions of a technician, assistant/associate lighting designer, light board programmer/operator working in the field of theater and fashion.

Natalie North: Percussionist
Based in NYC, Natalie North is an in-demand freelance percussionist. Most recently, she held the timpani/percussion chair for “A Christmas Carol” at The Players Theatre. She has performed with the American Symphony Orchestra at Lincoln Center and Bard’s East/West Ensemble at Jazz at Lincoln Center. In October, Natalie subbed the percussion book for “Twilight in Concert” for Lionsgate’s US tour. She has also toured mainland China and eight European countries. Natalie enjoys producing too. In September, she produced a Vaudevillian Variety Show: “Women Gone Wild” with Grace Sprecher. She is a proud member of Maestra and Local 802.

Kelley Alogna: (Production Stage Manager)
Kelley is a Connecticut based Stage Manager who commutes daily to pursue theatre in NYC. This production of The Little Mermaid will be her 24th show working at the Players Theatre. Off-Broadway credits include: Dark Ladies, Murder on the Links, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Frankenstein, A Christmas Carol and Beauty and the Beast.

Matthew Davis: Asst Stage Manager
Matthew is an Afro-Puerto Rican born and raised in New York City. He’s a recent City College graduate with a Bachelor’s in Theater. He made his Off-Broadway debut with Mike and Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam. Credits include: The Runner Stumbles (Amos), Miss Julie (Stage Manager), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Ensemble), Ooze Monster (Henchmen/Fight Coordinator), I Want to F**k like Romeo & Juliet (Director), Mike and Mindy’s Wild Weekend Jam (ASM/PA), Sleepy Hollow (ASM), Christmas Carol (ASM). Matthew has been working at Players Theater since September 2025. He’s is a multi hyphenated theater artist. Instagram: @spotlightonmatthew