the cast
TONY WILLIAMS (Ahab / The Governor) Born the youngest of three children in Birmingham, Alabama, Tony followed the gifted educational path through his high school years playing multiple sports, instruments, and even such things as assisting in surgery. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine/Chemistry at Auburn University, he moved to Atlanta on a Production contract with a three man singing group making his way to the Nashville stage scene. Following regional theatre work in Tennessee, Tony completed training at AADA where he was seen on stage as Othello and Treat from Lyle Kessler's, Orphans among other roles. Since, he has appeared in Taken 3 as the first officer to attempt Bryan Mills' capture, in a recurring role on James Lafferty's "Everyone is Doing Great", in BET's, "American Soul", as Gladys Knight and the Pips' road manager, and on FX's "Better Things" with Pamela Adlon. Since his lead role in the award winning pilot "Track Shack", he can be seen in Episode 5 of the Peacock limited mini series "Fight Night". His most recent stage performances, however, have been alongside co-director Harry White in You Can't Disappear in Studio City as a loving crime boss prior to a fun sci-fi one-act entitled Past Time.
(in alphabetical order)
JACK TROIANO (Ishmael / Young Actor) is a vegetarian from Boston who enjoys cooking, gardening, and riding motorcycles. He’s excited to honor his whale-killing New England heritage alongside this wonderful cast. SAG-E.
ANDREW SCOTT MILLER (Starbuck / Serious Actor) is thrilled to be joining Foster Cat after a 10-year hiatus from the stage. A graduate of Portland State University with a background in film, Andrew discovered his love for acting while attending college—appearing as the lead in Steve Martin’s short play WASP and Charles Mee’s Limonade Tous les Jours. He began his onscreen career as a creature actor and has since worked in film and television—most recently co-starring in NCIS, Star Trek: Picard, and the upcoming Amazon crime series Countdown. Offstage, Andrew enjoys hiking, producing electronic music and perfecting the art of the smash burger.
HOPE GOLDS (Pip / Young Actress) Last fall, Hope Golds made her Foster Cat Productions debut as Tart and Flo in their production of Absurdist Theatre: Picasso and others. She’s honored to have been a part of their recent musical production of “archy & mehitabel” and now in Moby Dick - Rehearsed. She absolutely adores working & growing with this passionate company, who strive to keep independent theatre thriving in Los Angeles. They’re also an incredibly funny bunch to boot!! Thank you for supporting us and enjoy the laughs!
Hope’s other recent credits include the 2024 summer west coast premiere of the play, Shakespeare in Vegas, as well as her first leading role in a feature film as Dena in the upcoming rom-com, SMALL POTATOES (2025). She also wrapped her first series regular role as Siena on the upcoming drama series, CHOPS (2025). She is grateful to her community for their immense love & support of her artistic pursuits. May independent theatre and film continue to thrive and inspire. This show is dedicated to Patty. hopegolds.com
GERALD QUIST (Father Mapple / The Carpenter) has been gainfully employed as an actor for 20 minutes. He has appeared in Power Plays by Elaine May and Alan Arkin for Foster Cat Productions at the Groundlings, as well as a couple of minor Cabaret performances. Mr. Quist is generally considered to be a “Good Guy,” though his patience is wearing thin with the advancing years. Special thanks for the inspiration of Jefferson Mays as well as the musical teachings of Rachael Laurence, (Voice) and Dr. Kelly Anderson, (Piano).
MATT SINGLETON (Flask) hails from Chicago, where he trained in theatre at Columbia College Chicago. Working on shows like Neverwhere, The 39 Steps, The Plea, and This Is Modern Art at Lifeline Theatre, Buffalo Ensemble, Black Ensemble, and Steppenwolf, respectively, he had the chance to share the stage with some incredible Chicago actors. Matt is excited to be a part of such a wonderful cast and crew in this production of Moby Dick - Rehearsed, and grateful to be working with them for his LA theatrical debut!
NATHAN TURNER (Queequeg / Others) is a higher order primate living in the North Hollywood Arts District of the city of Los Angeles. He went to college, and after a magical time of essay writing, he graduated from UCSD’s Theatre and Philosophy departments, having studied in the US, Russia, and Britain. Since then, he has been privileged to teach movement and stage combat for La Jolla Playhouse, and conduct Shakespeare workshops for the San Diego Shakespeare Society.
He has performed in stage plays, operas, fringe festivals, theme parks, commercials, voice-overs, short films, and longer short films. His comedic influences include Derridean Deconstruction and Žižekian cinema-critique. He is excited to work with such a creative and inviting team of performers. Every minute of this process has been a joy, and he hopes your experience is valuable and light of heart.
MICHAEL EDELSTEIN* (Old Pro / Mr. Peleg / Voice of The Rachel) became an enthusiastic fan of Foster Cat Productions after seeing their critcally acclaimed production of Ethan Coen’s One Acts and has attended every show of theirs since. He is pinching himself that he now has the honor to actually be in one!
ELLIOT WHITE (Elijah / Others) is co-Artistic Director of Foster Cat Productions. Recent credits include: Elaine May and Alan Arkin’s Power Plays (The Groundlings), a world premiere translation of Desire Caught by the Tail by Pablo Picasso, and The Festival of Jewish Playwrights (Ethan Coen, Shel Silverstein, Wendy Wasserstein) which he performed in repertory. Training: Atlantic Theater Company and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Representation: BMG Talent. Big thanks to the cats who live in my house, who still haven’t come out to see one of my shows yet… @elliotwhite_k
COOPER MCADOO (Stubb) is an actor and producer and world renowned figure skater, based in Los Angeles. He has been performing on stage since before he can remember (but that is thanks to the alcohol). He is a graduate of LMU, and Stagedoor Manor where he met the rest of the Foster Cats and their collaboration began!
RAPHAEL BERGLAS (Tashtego / Others) Heyo, I’m Raphael Berglas, a 2022 SUNY Purchase BFA grad! Trained at Interlochen and coached by stars like Trezana Beverly, I juggle stage combat, improv, and accents (Cockney to Hungarian). I recently finished up touring as Bottom and Mercutio with Shakespeare Theatre of NJ. I’ve led film shorts, written plays, and got a face like silly putty. Never have I been more ready to sail the ocean breeze, and climb ladders. Here’s to the white whale!
WILL FULGINITI (The Stage Manager) is an LA based actor (originally from Paxton, MA) with a BFA in drama from NYU TISCH. Recent work includes: Ethan Coen & Shel Silverstein One Acts, Now & Then (Pride Arts Center, Chicago), The Belgrade Trilogy (Santa Monica Playhouse). Will was formerly repped at A3 and is now seeking new representation. In his spare time he’s a singer-songwriter, performs in the indie band BrandyBuck, and is a single dad to his foster fail cat. @will_fulginiti
HENRY BENSON (Daggoo / Others) is a paranormal investigator originally from the greater New England area. If you ever need an exorcism please don’t hesitate to reach out to this number: [REDACTED].
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Foster Cat Productions, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
creative team
BLAKE FISHER (Co-Director) is so excited to be co-directing Love Loss & What I Wore and Moby Dick - Rehearsed! She would like to thank the entire Foster Cat Production team for this opportunity, as well as her family and friends for all their generosity and support. Big thanks to Harry White for keeping her sane. She would especially like to thank both her grandmothers who taught her everything there is to know about fashion…there better be a Marshalls in heaven!
HARRY WHITE (Co-Director) is recently recovering from a rare and tropical disease. He was happy the rest of the cast and crew allowed him to direct from inside a portable bubble. Much love to Louis the cat.
ORSON WELLES (Playwright)
HERMAN MELVILLE (Adapted from the Novel by)
KIM IOSUE (Stage Manager)
MATTHEW STEWARD (Lighting and Sound Design)
IMPACT24 (Publicity)
DUSTY HEGER (Photography)
Who are the Foster Cats?
FOSTER CAT PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is a Los Angeles based theatre company, founded by alumni of Atlantic Theater Company's conservatory program. Our mission is to shine a light on lesser known works from great artists. FCP is dedicated to exploring pieces of theatre that join the actors and audience together, striving to challenge the status quo.
The name Foster Cat Productions is inspired by the artistic team's love for fostering sick and stray cats and finding them forever homes (~30 so far)!
Earlier this year, they brought Mel Brooks’ first ever musical, the forgotten “archy & mehitabel” to Hollywood. The Summer before that, the foster cats had a sold-out run of Power Plays by Elaine May and Alan Arkin at the iconic Groundlings theatre.
In 2023, the foster cats were put on the map from their production of An Evening of One-Acts by Ethan Coen to Hollywood in a sold-out run that was mentioned in the LA Times. Kicking off 2024, they had a successful 6-week run of their Festival of Jewish Playwrights, where they spotlighted more work by Shel Silverstein, Wendy Wasserstein and Ethan Coen. @fostercatproductions
a special thanks to:
Jonathan and Carla Sanger, Nancy Kramer, Joseph Markovitz, Jan McAdoo, Greg McAdoo, Rachel Kramer and Dusty Heger
