PAST PERFORMERS

Georg Jansen

Originally from Vienna, Austria, Georg is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a conservatory degree in Acting for Film and TV. On screen, Georg has played the supporting lead in the short film REBRAND (dir. Edoardo Ranaboldo), a featured role in the Austrian crime series DSK Meiberger, and has appeared in multiple independent projects. With a passion for emotionally grounded storytelling, Georg brings a thoughtful and honest presence to every role he takes on. He is excited to help bring Soulmate to life and thrilled to be making his Off-Broadway debut as "Caleb".

(IG: @GeorgJansen.NY)

Zachary Michael Shook

Zachary Michael Shook is an actor/singer from the small town of Carroll, Iowa making his mark in New York City, with solid roles on CBS’s “Blue Bloods” and a Hallmark/Venmo spot. He recently executive produced and acted in the original short “For Them” which will be making the festival rounds this year. Showcasing his vocal talents at the famed NY club “Don’t Tell Mama’ opened up another new door for Zach and his talents. He also makes a mean Espresso! Zach is thrilled to be making his NYC stage debut in Soulmate and is represented by Wayne Gasser/The Gasser Group.

(IG: @Zachary_Michael_Shook)

Sean Amato

Sean is ecstatic to be playing "Phil" in Soulmate! Hailing from Stony Brook, Long Island, NY, Sean is a graduate of SUNY Cortland’s Musical Theatre program. Some of his past stage credits include Flinders/male-swing in the off-Broadway musical Of a Lifetime (The Actors Temple), David Posner in The History Boys (Manes Studio Theatre), Fred Halliwell in A Christmas Carol (Theatre Three), Phil Davis in White Christmas (Pines Dinner Theatre), and Beautiful Life:4 of 4 (Teatro LATEA/Manes Studio Theatre) an original play which he wrote, co-directed, and performed in. Film credits include Conor in Days of Emilia (Short film directed by Jacob Klipstein) and Calvin in Second Act Trouble (Short film directed by Tim Haggerty).

(IG: @SeanAmatoOfficial)

Avery Baxter

Avery Baxter is an actor, dancer, and writer with a sharp mind and fierce stage presence; joining the cast of Soulmate as “Chloe”. She trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and has a background in Psychology and Business Law from St. John’s University. With a strong foundation in technique and a deep commitment to storytelling, Avery continues to bring complex, layered characters to life across the stage and screen. Her Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway credits include: Mercury (Theatre Row), Laundry and Bourbon (Nubox Theatre), and Talk Therapy (Chain Theatre). Her conservatory theatre credits include Dance Nation and Othello.

She has also worked on a number of short films including Sunset Roof, Let Go, If Cats Could Fetch, and Books Without Words. When she’s not acting, you’ll probably find her riding her motorcycle or at a poker table—she loves a good card game almost as much as a great script.

(IG: @averyebaxter)

Nicolette Boillotat

Nicolette Boillotat is honored to be joining the cast of Soulmate as "Willow"! She is an actor, vocalist, dancer, and model located in Brooklyn, NY. Nicolette is an alumni of Drew University’s Theatre and Dance Department, where she received the Albert Norton Wettstein Memorial Prize in Acting. She currently studies at HB Studio. Her favorite roles include Sibella in "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" at The Flea, Val in "A Chorus Line" at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and Rosina Battito in the premiere of "Down Neck" at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. She was last seen Off-Broadway at Soho Playhouse in "Lighthouse: An Immersive Drinking Musical". While offstage, Nicolette loves trying every café in NYC and adding to her (already too large) vintage clothing collection.

(IG: @Nicolette_Boillotat)

Leonardo Hamilton

Leonardo Hamilton is an NYC based actor/director/fight captain and will be taking on the role of "Steve" in Soulmate. He is over the moon excited to be making his Off-Broadway debut with this wonderful production. He was born and raised in Florida and that is where he also studied. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of West Florida. He has had the opportunity to perform in many different parts of the United States since graduating from UWF. Credits include: Scare Actor in Jimmy Fallon’s Toinghtmares (RWS Global/NBCU), Assistant Director for Almost, Maine and Ali Hakim in Oklahoma (Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre), Barber/Fight Captain in Man of La Mancha (Wynmoor Theatre), Nate Salsbury/Fight Captain in Wild West Spectacular The Musical (The Cody Theatre Company). He would like to say thank you to his family, friends and his love for all their love and support. Special thank you to Zombie Joe and Douglas Clarke for this amazing opportunity.

(IG: @__ItsLeo_)

Jacksyn Ivy Jayne

Jacksyn Ivy Jayne is an up and coming actress, director and writer from Los Angeles currently located in NYC. She started auditioning in LA when she was 11 years old after studying at Gary Spatz’s “The Playground - A Young Actor’s Conservatory” and graduated from their advanced acting program. Changing her focus from film acting to theater, she auditioned and was accepted to the Los Angeles County High School (LACHSA) for the Arts in the Theater Program and later the Musical Theater program as well. She is the playwright of “Mattress” and “Another Nail in the Coffin” which was performed with Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group in LA, of which she performed in a few of their productions also. Jacksyn is very drawn to the macabre and the experimental in her work, and loves taking on worlds that are complicated, scary and whimsical. She currently studies at NYU Tisch Drama’s Experimental Theater Wing, training and performing in shows there.

(IG: @Jacksyniivy)

Jaque Jeanne

Jaque Jeanne is a multi-hyphenate entertainer, educator, and collaborator, joining the cast of Soulmate as "Dakota". Originally from Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i, Jaque studied Musical Theatre and Early Childhood Education at multiple institutions in NYC. While residing between Hawai’i and NYC, she developed a mission to provide inspirational, sustainable, and unique theatrical resources to Hawai’i residents of all backgrounds and abilities. With this mission, she created educational opportunities for ages 4-80 across the island, and fell in love with collaborating in progressive theater production and education. Since her recent return to NYC, Jaque has been dancing and belting her way across the city, continuing to create new opportunities for local arts programs. She is also a pole/aerialist dancer and burlesque performer, where she loves being “extra” with a dash of “awkward”. Her resume credits contain stage, screen, and behind-the-scenes roles from both Hawai’i Island and NYC. She is beyond grateful for this opportunity to be a part of this special production with this amazing team, and especially getting to work alongside her dear hometown friend, Shannon Wong.

(IG: @JaquelynnJeanne)

Sunn'e Ratcliff

Sunn’e Ratcliff is bringing the heat (and the laughs) as "Tiara"— the quick-witted, unfiltered Gen Z queen of Soulmate. She’s been lighting up stages since age nine, with credits in The Color Purple and a Michael Jackson tribute that had the crowd moonwalking. She’s also been busy behind the scenes, filming upcoming roles as Kara in Hidden Truth and Auntie Briana in One Dance One Sound—so keep your eyes peeled.

A lifelong performer, Sunn’e kept the momentum going through college, studying at Indiana State University before chasing her big city dreams at the New York Film Academy. She’s trained with acting pros like Casey Lee at The Actors Study and Dominique Becton at DBFAA (Dominique Becton Film and Acting Academy), soaking up all the craft and confidence. Living out little Sunn’e’s dream of taking on New York and hitting the off-Broadway stage? Yeah, this is the moment. She’s here, she’s locked in, and she’s leading with gratitude and grit.

(IG: Private_Artwork)

Maddy King

Maddy King is thrilled to be making her off-broadway debut as "Chloe Swing" in Soulmate. She moved to NYC a year ago, acting in independent films and marking her first NYC stage debut in God's Favorite (NY Theatre Festival 2024). Maddy earned her B.F.A in Acting from Penn State with her favorite credits in Dry Land (Reba), Emilia (Lord Henry Carey/Judith), and Metamorphoses (Eurydice). In her junior year she trained overseas at Theatre Academy of London. Originally from Rhode Island, Maddy's love for theatre began with Heathers (Heather Chandler) and Legally Blonde (Serena), both of which she won Best Supporting Actress in a Musical from Broadway World. In 2019, she was named a YoungArts Winner in Theatre. When Maddy isn't acting, she can be found teaching yoga, making music, playing card games with her friends three drinks in, or watching Breaking Bad for the first time ever (Where have I been???). 

(IG: @MaddyDKing)

Kolter Yagual-Rolston

Kolter Yagual-Rolston is super excited to be making his Off-Broadway debut in Soulmate as "Steve"! Kolter is an actor/singer based in the NYC/NJ area who is professionally trained in classical voice and received his Bachelors in Music from Rutgers University. In NYC, he most recently concluded his run at the Metropolitan Opera acting in their production ofAida, directed by Michael Mayer. Outside of performance Kolter likes to strum away at his guitar, try fun new recipes, and hike in Northern New Jersey.

Some favorite roles he has played in the past are: "Snake" inChildren of Eden(La Comedia Dinner Theatre), "The Beast" inBeauty and the Beast(Kelsey Theatre), "Melchior Gabor" inSpring Awakening(Premier Theatre Company), "Cinderella’s Prince" inInto the Woods(Premier Theatre Company), and "Usnavi U/S" inIn The Heights(Count Basie Theatre).

Kolter is absolutely thrilled to be here at the Actors Temple Theatre and can’t wait for you to experience this work! He would like to extend his thanks to Leonardo Hamilton for
bringing him into this process, his friends and family for always supporting his endeavors, and to
Grace who inspires him to be a better human and performer every day. Enjoy the show!

(IG: @kolteryagualrolston)

Broghanne Jessamine

Broghanne Jessamine is a New York City based actress. Originally from the North East of Scotland she moved to the US in 2012. She has worked in theatre, film and voiceover and is excited to be joining Soulmate as a “Dakota” swing!

(IG: @BroghanneJessamine)