Meet The Cast and Crew of THE BOMB-ITTY OF ERRORS
THE CAST
Kai Alfonso
Dromio of Ephesus
This is Kai's second production with ROŪGE. He is thankful for the opportunity to be part of a production that blends Hip-Hop and Theatre. Two art forms that have affected his life and career, while growing with him hand-in-hand. From reading and performing Shakespeare plays to listening and dancing to songs from the Golden Age of Hip-Hop. Kai would like to thank his parents for their constant love and support.
Vania Alonnie
Desi, DJ, et. al.
is an actress, educator, and writer based in Norfolk, VA. She is thrilled to be working with ROUGE VA for the first time and has long admired their impact and contributions to the artistic ecosystem in the 757. Holding a BA in Drama/Theatre Performance, she has appeared in numerous productions across the area, including Clyde’s as Letitia (Generic Theatre), Henry V as Katherine (Virginia Stage Company), and for colored girls… as Lady in Orange (NSU Theatre Company).
Delona Bean
Luciana
(also known as D E L 0 N A) is delighted to return to the stage for her eighth ROÜGE production. A singer, poet, and improviser trained in both traditional and musical improv at Push Comedy Theatre, she thrives in the space where story meets soul. She’s also a dedicated student of body work, exploring the wisdom of movement and its power to heal. Previous ROUGE productions include Posses$ion, Rosie the Riveter, and Pride & Prejudice & Dragons, where she also helped craft the musical score. Drawn to ROUGE’s bold storytelling, Delona believes in art that entertains, unearths, and dares to transform us from the inside out.
Clifford Clark
Antipholus of Syracuse
is back again with his home away from home at ROŪGE. He just recently won a VEER Award With his band Emerald Beach for best alternative/ pop ep of the the year. He will be performing at Harbor fest with them. He is supper excited to be on stage again with friends here.
Ryan Clemens
MC Hendelberg et. al.
is originally from Wyoming, Ryan began his theatre career with a traveling Wild West show named "The Cowpoke Theatrical Company." He has performed on stage, on film, with Improv comedy teams, even in rock and roll bands. He teaches theatre arts classes at ODU and TCC, but his greatest joy comes when he performs as his relative Samuel L. Clemens is better known as Mark Twain. Ryan has performed around the country, as well as twelve years with Norfolk's Virginia Stage Company and several seasons with both the Virginia Shakespeare Festival in Williamsburg and Tidewater Stage in Virginia Beach. He holds a BA in Theatre from Western Washington University, an MFA in Acting from Regent University, and he is also a member of the Actor's Equity Candidate Program. The best role he has ever gotten is that of Husband to his very kind and supportive wife Sonja.
Jay Prime
Antipholus of Ephesus
Jay Prime, an Actor/Rapper, from Norfolk, Virginia, is a graduate of the NSU Theatre Company. Jay has performed and sound designed in previous productions with the NSU Theatre Company, Virginia Stage Company, ODU Rep, and Zieders American Dream Theatre. Most recently, he portrayed Tybalt Rouge’s production of Romeo and Juliet, and is very excited to return!
Ana Monae
Adriana
is a native of Newport News, Virginia and has been involved in performing arts since she was a toddler.She first appeared in a production at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center. She returned to theatre in 2024, as Sofia in The Color Purple at Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center. Ciana is also pursuing a music career under the moniker, “Ana Monae.” Signed to SoDopeStudios, she has continued to follow through with her music career by releasing two projects as well as performing nationwide. Ciana hopes to continue merging her passion of music with theatre by joining more productions throughout the year.
Kameron Peters
Dromio of Syracuse
is thrilled to be apart of Bomb-itty of Errors! He grew up in Hampton, Virginia where he studied theatre at Thomas Nelson Community College now known as Virginia Peninsula Community College. Later, he started doing community theatre/professional theatre around different parts of Virginia with known shows like Pippin, Mamma Mia, A Streetcar named Desire, and many more. From theatre, he took his talents to Tv/film and landed a role in Fences starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Other films consist of feature film Together, television true crime series ATL Homicide, a few shorts Higher Lows and Blind Justice. Kameron would like to thank God, family, friends, and the community for their support.
Dai Poole
Dr. P, Cop et. al.
is thrilled to return to the stage with Rouge for his second production with the company. He previously appeared in the ensemble of Romeo & Juliet and is excited to collaborate again with this talented creative team. Dai is a Hampton Roads–based performer, singer, and improviser with experience spanning theatre, comedy, and screen work. His stage credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Burial at Thebes, and Superior Donuts, along with original improv productions with Lemon Pepper & Sazón. In addition to theatre, Dai has appeared in television and commercial projects, including The X Factor USA, The Daily Show, and various regional campaigns. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Virginia Tech and has trained in Meisner technique and improv at Push Comedy Theater. Dai is grateful to Rouge for the opportunity to return and share another story with audiences.
Janae Thompson
Luciana (Understudy)
Janae is a theatrical performer and filmmaker from Hampton Roads, Virginia. Recent performance credits include As You Like It (The Z), Fat Ham (VSC/Firehouse Theater), Imagine (REACH at Kennedy Center), Rathskeller (The Z), The Little Mermaid (VMT), Refraction of Light (The Z) and the Inheritance Theatre Project’s Emmy Award-winning Exodus: Homecoming. In the theatrical community, she serves as Communications Coordinator for ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented, collaborator of UPAC, and Repertory Member for the Canady Foundation for the Arts. Janae is a 2025 Trinacria Residency Artist with Trinacria Theatre Company (Pezzolo, Sicily) and a former New Orleans Film Society Producers Lab Fellow (Class of ’22). She currently serves on the Advisory Council for Gen MOCA at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and on WHRO’s Next Gen Collective Board. Janae is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Full Sail University, where she studied film and video. JanaeThompson.com
CREATIVE TEAM
Steve Pacek, Co-Director: Recent credits include: Choreographer for Pride & Prejudice & Dragons and Rosie the Riveter (Roūge); Director of A Sherlock Carol (Virginia Stage Co); Director of RENT and the Stinky Cheese Man and Choreographer for Ragtime and Once (Arden); Director of tick, tick BOOM! and The Syringa Tree, (Theatre Horizon); Choreographer for Man of La Mancha and Peter and the Starcatcher (Delaware Theatre Company); Director/Choreographer of The Prom (Tantrum Theater); Steve is also still very much an actor and won a 2023 Barrymore Award in Philadelphia for best-supporting actor in a musical and is a past recipient of the F. Otto Haas Award. SDC and AEA member. Thanks to Patrick and the entire Roūge team! To this amazing cast and crew! And to Teezy...this was so dope. We'll do it again, I hope. www.stevepacek.com
TeezySoDope, Co-Director: TeezySoDope or simply Teezy, is an artist/songwriter/creative director/performer/public speaker/host/ music label owner & Governor Board Member of the Recording Academy: DC Chapter. The 2x Veer Award winner is just what her name says, “SoDope”. With projects UnapologeticQueen , QuaranTeezy, PointToTheDope & iAmTeezySoDope…she has a catalog that matches. One of One stage presence, bringing “BigENERGY” is what Teezy does every set. As an entrepreneur, Teezy uses her writing, creative and business mind to create SoDopeStudios. An one stop shop for entertainment essentials . Specializing in Performance coaching, Songwriting, Creative Direction, as well as Original Jingles for businesses, radio shows, podcast & brands. With recent focus as a songwriter and performance coach for young rising artists in the 757 area, Teezy is the Assistant Director of B.E.A.M (music program for high school students) as well as production team of The RnB Block Party & Cousinz Festival! No matter the stage, no matter the space, “Everyone remembers the DOPE!”
Joey Mueller, Lighting Designer is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan University. Former design credits include The Addams Family (Hurrah Players), Frankenstein (CORE Theatre Ensemble), and Desperate Measures (Generic Theater). He is excited to be part of ROŪGE’s production of The Bomb-itty of Errors and hopes you enjoy the show.
Ryan Ward, Costume Designer is stoked to be working with ROǓGE once again! He is a Virginia native and ODU Alumni, who recently moved back to Hampton Roads after a decade in New York City! Previous design credits include: As You Love It, My Brother Death (Zeiders American Dream Theater); Into the Breeches (Little Theatre of Virginia Beach); Pride & Prejudice & Dragons, Rosie the Riveter, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (ROǓGE); Clyde’s, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Urinetown (Generic Theater); Reefer Madness, Philadelphia Story (Little Theatre of Norfolk).
Xavier, Sound Designer is the keyboard player, sound engineer/tech, and founder of the Good Vybez Band. Established in 2022, the band brings over 10 years of collective experience to every stage. Starting a band was a dream Xavier had since he was young, and seeing that dream come to life and continue to flourish has been a true blessing. Good Vybez Band is a corporate and party band that caters to a wide range of audiences, performing many of today’s most popular genres. Known for their live, personable, and unmatched vibe, Good Vybez Band delivers an experience guests won’t forget. The full band consists of nine members, offering a variety of instruments and melodious singers, while also having the flexibility to scale down for more intimate settings.
Kim Fuller, Stage Manager is excited to be working with rouge for the first time. They have been working in the theater scene around Norfolk and in technical theater in general for over a decade. Most recently, they held the title of PSM at the Wells theater with Virginia stage company, including shows such as Emma, wait until dark, and Joseph and the amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Kim would like to thank their co-creators at ROŪGE for this opportunity and their family and friends for all of their support.
Kylie Collier, Assistant Stage Manager is thrilled to be working with ROŪGE again as the assistant stage manager for Bomb-itty of Errors. They’ve been working backstage in the Hampton Roads area since 2022. They’ve had the privilege to stage manage RougeVA’s production of ‘The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant’., Zeiders American Dream Theater’s production of ‘Nolan’s Wake’, as well as LTN’s ‘Ride the Cyclone’ and Generic Theater’s ‘The Viewing Room’ & ‘Tarrytown’. They want to thank everyone that has provided mentorship and encouraging words. You mean the world to them! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing cast and crew’s hard work!!
Tiara Diamond, Props Manager is thrilled to be working with ROŪGE again as the assistant stage manager for Bomb-itty of Errors. They’ve been working backstage in the Hampton Roads area since 2022. They’ve had the privilege to stage manage RougeVA’s production of ‘The Great Filipino American Aswang Pageant’., Zeiders American Dream Theater’s production of ‘Nolan’s Wake’, as well as LTN’s ‘Ride the Cyclone’ and Generic Theater’s ‘The Viewing Room’ & ‘Tarrytown’. They want to thank everyone that has provided mentorship and encouraging words. You mean the world to them! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy this amazing cast and crew’s hard work!!
