Cast

Zach Rolf is a fanatic, passionate, and very tall actor/writer with a deep love for the theater. A 2025 graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC, he has been seen portraying Buddy the Elf in Elf the Musical and Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten. He has been writing his musical “The King of Scotland” for four years. He wants to wish his parents much thanks for sparking his love of the musical theater.

Iza Junqueira is a Spanish, Brazilian and queer performer that’s thrilled to be able to do what she loves in New York. She’s an AMDA musical theatre graduate where she played roles like the Leading Player in Pippin and studied roles like the Emcee from Cabaret and Beverly Bass from Come from Away. She was also part of the ensemble in Rockaway Theatre. This is her very first time producing and directing an original show, and is beyond thrilled that it’s something she is this passionate about. Thank you to Zach for letting her into this project and thank you to all her family and friends for all the support they give her.

Daniela Morales (She/Her/Hers) is a proud Puerto-Rican and graduate of AMDA College of the Performing Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She is also a director, writer, foodie, and deeply passionate for a good decaf coffee. Musicals include “Shrek: The Musical”; Fastrada in “Pippin”; Asaka in “Once On This Island”; “Cabaret”. In a theatre production of “Radium Girls”, she understudied the roles of Irene, Mrs. Fryer, and Miss Wiley. She is grateful to her family, friends, and the team of “The King Of Scotland” for this performance!

Lily Mills (Witch/Ensemble) is an artist born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Primarily a musical theatre performer, Lily loves to use art to connect with people and build community. Trained at TU dance, St Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, and then graduated from The Institute of the Arts Barcelona. Most recently seen in Rockaway Theatre Company’s Man of LaMancha as Antonia.

Leia Shane is absolutely delighted to be part of such a fun and innovative workshop! As an AMDA New York alum from the integrated program and a born and bred native New Yorker, Leia has been performing since she was a child that looked like Shirley Temple. Unlike Ms. Shirley, she didn't quit acting to marry a rich man in adulthood, which led her here! Previous roles include "Mary Poppins" and "Third Broccoli on the Left" (not the same show). Leia is so grateful to be able to tell this classic story with a sick as hell spin, and thanks her friends, partner and family for the support!

Garrison Glass is a New York–based musical theatre performer and proud graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). He is passionate about developing new works and is honored to be part of the staged reading of King of Scotland. Recent credits include originating a role in A Time to Be, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat(Pharaoh/Ensemble, Trentino Music Festival, Italy), and Seussical at Stageworks Theatre in Houston. He thanks the creative team, as well as his family and friends, for their unwavering support.

Emma Byron is absolutely thrilled to be a apart of this show. She wants to thank Zach and Iza for giving her such an amazing piece of theater to work on, and is so excited to all see the places this show will go. Come see The King Of Scotland!

Akemi Amezquita is a Colombian artist who is thrilled to be making her New York City debut tonight by helping to bring to life such a brilliant piece! She has originated roles such as Nebula in La Bifurcación, Terrzinha in Bring Back the Color, and she recently made her playwright debut with her original comedic play, Mouse House. Akemi hopes you enjoy the show as much as she enjoys being a part of it!

Emily Nolan is a British performer and singer-songwriter originally from Liverpool, England. At the age of 18, she moved to New York City alone to study musical theatre and graduated from the American Music and Dramatic Academy in February 2025. Since then, she has been performing concerts in Manhattan and Brooklyn, singing her original songs, as well as acting in various film and television roles, participating in theatre festivals, and working as a figure model for various art universities around the city. Emily focuses on authentic storytelling both on stage and on set, and loves sharing her music with those who find comfort and identification in shared emotions and experiences.

Ivy Espinosa is thrilled to be apart of King of Scotland! They are a native New Yorker recently graduated from AMDA NYC’s Musical Theatre program. They can usually be found twirling in drag at bars or on rooftops and seasonally at The Metropolitan Opera in La Boheme!

Connor Gutierrez is absolutely thrilled to be working on king of Scotland as Malcolm. Though this is not his first time with the work, he is happy to be back. Along side many others in the show, he is a proud AMDA Alumni and was seen most recently in Sundog theater’s production of “The Good Doctor”. He is thankful for this opportunity, and to all the family and teachers that have gotten him this far.

Brandon Cayetano is thrilled to be a part of bringing The King of Scotland to the Green Room 42. Some of his favorite performance credits include “Seussical” (Horton the Elephant), “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (Chip Tolentino), “Heathers” (Ram Sweeney), and “Hands on a Hardbody” (Jesús Peña). He would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support as he continues to pursue a career in New York.

Green Room 42 Debut! Carmen Johnson is a New York City–based performer who loves bringing stories to life. A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, she has performed with Disney Cruise Line and appeared in productions like “Finding Nemo” at The Argyle Theatre . Carmen is grateful for every opportunity to create, collaborate, and share her passion for live performance with audiences.

Hannah Roller is so thrilled to playing Fleance in The King of Scotland! Previous credits include Wednesday (Addams Family), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), and Disciple (Jesus Christ Superstar). They would love to thank their amazing family and friends who have supported their journey this far.

Brett Jackson is a 2025 graduate of AMDA and has been living in the city for a few years. Originally from Massachusetts, he is excited to make his green room 42 debut and is grateful for the opportunity the perform this incredible show. He would like to thank his family for supporting him, his gramma for being his number one fan, his Roommates for encouraging him and all the homies back in Bridgewater

René Elliot Auster (He/Him), planning to make NYC his home! Earned his BFA at AMDA College of the Performing Arts graduate NYC and LA. He has performed in various places: U.S., China, Greece and Russia. His experience includes musical theatre productions like “Shrek” as Shrek and “Bat Boy”, ensemble, as well as opera such as Die Fledermaus (China). He also performed in international concerts, such as the International Holocaust Remembrance Day concert. (Greece).

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APOLLO HANSEN is an Emerson College graduate with a BS in Marketing Communications & a minor in Film & Media Studies.  This show marks his off-Broadway debut as CAMERAMAN FOR THE SHOW, though he’s headed a number of independent film projects as part of Apollo Hansen Design! Apollo is ready & willing to film YOUR show, wedding(s) or funeral!

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Kent Dennis is the piano man who has played piano for this show today.