
KELSCABARET PRESENTS
"Friend Like Me"
A Magical, Musical, Cabaret
KELSCABARET returns to Los Angeles for a magical night of music, storytelling, and pure theatrical energy.
Produced by KELSCABARET—an immersive production company known for dynamic cabarets and theatrical events since 2022—this special edition brings together world-class talent from across the entertainment industry. From Broadway and Off-Broadway performers to musicians, comedians, opera singers, and more, each show is a one-of-a-kind experience built to surprise and delight.
Hosted by creator Kelsey Redmond, “Friend Like Me: A Magical, Musical Cabaret” features unforgettable performances, beloved songs, and unexpected moments that will have you singing, laughing, and fully immersed from start to finish.
Featuring:
Meghan Andrews, Faith Graham, Gabrielle Gutierrez, Matt Hoover, Sol Joun, Rigby Jones, Jacob Matthews, Sharon Rae Massey, Andrew Metzger, Luzma Ortiz, Sydney J. Park, and Ari Stidham.
✨ All ages welcome
⏱ Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes
Step into a night where anything can happen—and every moment feels a little bit magical.
PURCHASE TICKETS: HERE
Meet the Artists

KELSEY REDMOND
Producer & Host
Kelsey Redmond (she/her) is an actor, singer, and host for hire. If you want her to dance, this is an additional fee. Puppet stuff can also be discussed in the terms of the contract. Kelsey is mainly found on stage and screen--usually distracted because her sequins are too loud. Owner of KELSCABARET, the production company behind her monthly variety show OC Cabaret.
Credits: Much Ado About Nothing, A Christmas Carol, Birdbrain (and cast recording), Avenue Q, Miscellanea TV series. Awards: 2x Best Vocals, ImprovCity. Best Actress, Special Award for "Lady Luck" Cinematic European Film Festival. Silver Award Best Actress Paris Film Awards for "Make Your Bed." Bernard R Kornhaber “Outstanding Graduate” School of Theatre, Film, and Television, The University of Arizona.
A huge thank you to the "KELSCABARET" cast and crew, and Ari for helping to bring this show to life! Much love to my husband Adrian for your wholehearted support in all my endeavors—even though I am funnier than you.
@kelsey_redmond_

MEGHAN ANDREWS
Meghan Andrews has maintained a flourishing career with over 35 Equity productions. Winner! 2023 BroadwayWorld Award for Lady Macbeth at ASF, and 2023 Scenie Award for Sound of Music at MTW, Nominated! Lucille Lortel Award for Off-Broadway’s Trip to Bountiful at Signature Theatre. Recent/notable credits include Broadway’s Frost/Nixon, King Charles III (Pasadena Playhouse), Passion (Boston Court). Among other notable TV appearances, she can currently be seen on Apple TV’s Shrinking. IG: @MegAndrewsMusic

FAITH GRAHAM
Past theatre credits include: It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! (Hollywood premiere, Hudson
Theatre); The Wizard of Oz (Musical Theatre West); Through These Eyes (La Mirada). TV: Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts (Netflix), A Winnie the Pooh Christmas (Fandango), Super
Boomi (Qubo), Marriage of Lies (Lifetime). Musical albums: White Collar Prison; Chasing The Sky. You can also listen to her original music on Spotify! You may also recognize her from her fantasies, where she dubbed herself the “most famous person in the world”! When she’s not performing, she enjoys writing scripts and songs and attempting to teach her parakeet how to talk.

GABRIELLE GUTIERREZ
Gabrielle Gutierrez (she/her) is an award-nominated actress with a dynamic career across theatre and film. Her recent credits include celebrated solo premieres at iconic Off-Broadway venues in New York City. This summer, she’ll be traveling overseas for her UK debut! When she’s not on stage or on set, Gabrielle’s running two companies: OutFox Entertainment, a production company, and Bright Tails Animal Alliance, an animal nonprofit. All the love to her husband, Damion, who continually supports her dreams. She’s thrilled to be spreading some Disney magic tonight with this incredible cast!

MATT HOOVER
Matt Hoover is an Orange County native, dog dad, and lover of all things music. Matt is incredibly thankful to get the opportunity to perform and thanks KelsCabaret for the endless opportunities. When he is not belting a beautiful song on the stage, you can find him hosting dinner parties galore and near the margarita machine. Matt would like to thank his husband, Josh, for the constant support and their pup Kuzco for being the support ever. Instagram @matthooverrr

RIGBY JONES
After training at The Boston Conservatory, The Second City Hollywood, and the Upright Citizens Brigade, Rigby Jones got her start in 2012 when Pacific Opera Project was willing to take a chance on a young unknown opera singer. She loves performances as varied as opera, art song, Broadway (standard and Forbidden), improv, and traditional Welsh music. In 2017, Rigby competed in the National Eisteddfod in Wales which was broadcast on BBC Wales TV and Radio and won 2nd place in the mezzo-soprano category. You can catch her performing often with OC Cabaret and the Welsh Choir of Southern California and in her dynamic concerts; “L’Amour Fou” and “Welsh Woman”. rigbyjonesmezzo.com

SHARON RAE MASSEY
Sharon Rae Massey is thrilled to be bringing the KelsCabaret vibes and good times to the iconic city of Burbank! Past rolls include: Sally (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), Sister Mary Patrick (Sister Act), Christine Colgate (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and Little Red (Into the Woods). She has the Disney Magic literally in her blood and is thankful for the opportunity to sing her favorite Disney song for you tonight!

JACOB MATTHEWS
Jacob Matthews is a Los Angeles–based musical theatre performer and proud graduate of AMDA Los Angeles and New York, where he earned his BFA in Music Theatre. His recent credits include The Wizard of Oz with Musical Theatre West (Ensemble/Lion U/S), The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin), and Urinetown (Officer Barrel). He also appeared as part of the Deadpool Choir at San Diego Comic-Con where he helped unveil Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. He can also be spotted as the “Dancing Manchild” in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” music video—proof that his range extends from classic musical comedy to controlled chaos.
Jacob is represented by Bloc Talent Agency and is dedicated to storytelling that resonates beyond the stage, using theatre as a way to inspire connection, reflection, and meaningful change.
Jacob is proud to be back at Kelscabaret sharing the stage with this incredible cast! You can check him out in OBC’s production of Shrek in September!
Endless gratitude goes to his incredible support system: his wife Regina, his mom and dad, his family, HSPA, PVPA, AMDA, his agent James, and his dog Benji—who remains unimpressed but supportive in his own way.

ANDREW METZGER
Andrew is proud to be a “Disney Adult”...no, not one of those kinds, but he’s been an annual passholder to Disneyland since he was a toddler. In addition to being a life-long Disney fan, he had the amazing opportunity to perform with Disney Cruise Line as a mainstage performer, fulfilling his dream of portraying Genie in Aladdin a Musical Spectacular. A SoCal native, Andrew has had the pleasure of performing across the country performing with some amazingly talented artists. In 2025, Andrew concluded his run as Amos Hart in the national tour of Chicago. Other favorite recent credits include: Uncle Fester (The Addams Family; 5-Star Theatricals), Mr. Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors; Ramsey Theatre Company), Nicely_Nicely (Guys & Dolls; Musical Theatre West), and Cowardly Lion (The Wizard of Oz; Lythgoe Family Productions/TFAC). He’d like to thank Mackenzie for her constant and unwavering love and support.
Insta: @andrewmetzger_actor / www.andrewmetzger.net

LUZMA ORTIZ
Some favorite theatre roles include Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray) at the Norris Theatre, Eva Peron (Evita) at the Irvine Barclay, Dora (Dora The Explorer Live!) National Tour, Gabby Orozco (American Mariachi) at South Coast Repertory and Leona (Somewhere Over The Border) at The Cygnet Theatre. Luzma has been seen in multiple national commercials, International and Independent films, she had a co-star role opposite Oscar winner Kathy Bates in the new hit TV series Matlock on CBS and a co-star role on NBC’s The Paper, the new spinoff based on The Office. You can also hear her work as an audiobook narrator on your favorite audiobook platform. Luzma has a BFA in Musical Theatre from UC Irvine and a certificate from AMDA, NYC. Visit: www.LuzmaOrtiz.com Follow: @LuzmaOrtizActress on IG

SYDNEY J PARK
Sydney is so beyond excited to be here! She is currently attending school at Cal State University, Fullerton, earning her BFA in Musical Theatre!!
Some of her credits include Doralee Rhodes Understudy, Maria, and Female Ensemble in 9 to 5, Ensemble in The Prom, Rapunzel & Cinderella’s Mother in Into the Woods, and Edward in the workshop production of How Did Edward Lose His Accent. She also just made her NYC debut at Greenroom 42 earlier this month!!
She is beyond excited for you to be here tonight and hopes you are having as much fun as she is!!
Find more of Sydney on Instagram @sydneypark and sydneyjpark.com

ARI STIDHAM
Ari Stidham is an American artist and producer best known for his acting role as Sylvester Dodd on the CBS series Scorpion (2014–2018). He releases music as Dr. TV, adapts books into plays, has a Shakespeare radio play company, and wears more hats than hyphens available. AriStidham.com for everything.