Cast - July '21 Off Broadway...

Maestro.  Sergey first heard of Vedem when visiting the site of Terezin Transit Camp in Czech Republic back in 2009. He couldn’t have imagined that a decade later he would have a chance to tell the compelling story of the boys from Dorm Nº1 to an Off-Broadway audience in New York City. He is immensely thankful to the writer/director Steven Fisher for allowing him to be a part of this magical production. Much like back in the day in Terezin, sometimes you just have to take a chance and believe in magic. “Anything is possible with a little creativity!”

Sergey is a classically trained actor and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. His resume includes such productions as Covers, KNOCK, and Old New Year, as well as Ask Joseph, Miracles: Lost & Found and One Hundred Million Voices Singing. He has had co-starring roles on such TV shows as The Americans, Limitless, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, MacGyver, and The Blacklist. This is Sergey Nagorny’s Off-Broadway debut.

Jakub. Lucian is honored to be telling such an important story. He recently graduated from the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City and will be pursuing a BFA in Acting from the Drama Conservatory at SUNY Purchase this fall. Credits include Al in A Chorus Line, Ted Farley in Smile, Billy in Carousel,  Annas (u/s Jesus) in Jesus Christ Superstar, Freddy in Changing Minds, and Con in Stupid Fucking Bird, Charlemagne in Pippin, Wadsworth in Clue, and Jesus in Godspell.  He would like to thank his family, Beth Baur, Greg Parente, Kyle Pleasant, Jeff Statile, Michael Liepper, and Kristen Caesar. He would also like to thank Steve Fisher, and the entire creative team for entrusting him with such an important role. Instagram: @lucianzanes 

  Ela. Rosie is dedicated to telling stories of the Jewish people, and serves as an Artist-in-Residence at The Braid/Jewish Women’s Theatre in Los Angeles where she was recently seen in Stories from the Violins of Hope. Rosie originated the role of Sarah Kaufman in the West Coast Jewish Theatre’s production of FUGU. Other theatre credits include Macbethx5 (The Odyssey), The Physicists (Sacred Fools), and The Ascent (The Blank Theatre). TV: Lifetime Network's The Rookie, ABC's The Conners, and Freeform's Famous in Love. Film: To Be King, Strangers, One Halloween, and American Girl. Rosie has also written, produced, and acted in a number of short films including The Pass, Enchanted, LLC. and Farewell to Brundibar. BFA, Boston University. She stars in the upcoming feature film Blood Born. Keep up with Rosie at RosieMoss.com.

Jiri / Jakub understudy. Luca's favorite roles include Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, appearances with Alvin Ailey Dance Company,  Peter in Peter and the Starcatcher, Milton in All In The Timing, The Baker in Philip Glass Buys A Loaf Of Bread, and Iago in Shakespeare’s Othello. Other credits include: Dale Harding in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, and Dancer in Alvin Ailey’s Junior Division Showcases of 2013-2014. Luca is a rising senior at the Professional Performing Arts School in New York City. A big thank you for the support of his family, to Terrence Christgau, Kyle Pleasant, Asuka Uchida, and the team of The Last Boy.

Hanus. Miles is an actor, writer, and a rising junior at Repertory Company High-School for Theatre Arts. Born in North Carolina, he now resides in NYC pursuing a career in theatre. Some of his favorite roles include Edmund in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Laurie in Little Women. Aside from theatre, some of his hobbies include painting, learning foreign languages, and studying classical mythology. He is super excited to be appearing in The Last Boy and feels honored to get to portray, and carry on the legacy of an extraordinary young poet.

Otto. Dean is 14 year olds and hails from Ridgefield, CT. His first foray was working with the Ridgefield Theatre Barn and the Ridgefield Film Festival.

Subsequent credits include Evan in 13 the Musical and Joseph in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat at Contemporary Theatre of Connecticut (CAT). A highlight of his young career was appearing in ACT's reimagined production of Godspell  by writer Stephen Schwartz and director Daniel Levine. 

Commercial work includes Pair Eyewear's Harry Potter Launch.  TV work includes Indira Varma's “For Life”.  Film work includes the role of Andre in “Dear Andre.”  

Dean is represented by Robin Nassif and Media Artists Group in Los Angeles.

Dean is so proud to be a part of this remarkable play.

Bedrich / Matyas, Jakub, Jiri swing. Christopher is thrilled to be making his Off Broadway debut. He is 17 years old and is a 10th grade at Neshaminy High School. Christopher has performed Off Off Broadway in The Little Dancer, Annie, Addams Family and Seussical.  Christopher made his TV debut as Young Buss on the series Shattered on Investigation Discovery.  He has performed with the Keystone State Boychoir at Carnegie Hall as well as the Kimmel Center.  He has toured with the choir to Germany, Prague, Lithuania and Poland.  He is grateful to be performing in this world premier.

Ralph. Jackson is 12 years old and attends Bak Middle School of the Arts as a vocal major. Credits include A Christmas Story (Flick), To Whom it May Concern  (Ryan White), feature films, commercials and VO’s. Special thanks to Avalon Artists Group, Lisa Calli, Jason Bercy, Rance Wright and The Wright Way Coaching Team, Jackie and Jason Gillman, Amy Tanner, Steve Fisher and The Last Boy team, Mom, Dad, Maxwell, Emily, family and friends. 

Leon / Bedrich understudy. Finn is 14 years old and hails from Hubbard, Ohio. Some of his favorite credits include Bruce in Matilda, Ralphie in A Christmas Story, The Artful Dodger in Oliver!, and Les in Newsies. Finn will be a freshman this Fall at Hubbard High School where he looks forward to playing the mellophone, french horn, and trumpet in the band. He also plays violin in the Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra. Finn is honored to be a part of telling this incredible story of how art can help keep hope alive.

Citizen / Ralph understudy. Ethan Mathias is twelve years old, entering seventh grade this fall and from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Past credits include Caleb in Miracle on Christmas, Evil Lives Here and Fun Home. Ethan would like to thank his manager Gabby Messina with Serendipity Entertainment, the team at Stewart Talent, his acting coaches Todd Etelson and James Ciccone, coach Rance Wright, vocal coaches Chris York and Kelly Carey, piano teacher Josh Zimmerman, and dance teachers Attila, Mindy, Stephen, Kara, and Margie. Thank you Steve Fisher and The Last Boy team for the opportunity to be part of this production, and to family and friends for all of their love and support. 

Instagram: @ethanjmathias 

website: www.ethanmathias.com

Citizen / Otto understudy. Jaxon is 13 years old and is from Dumont, NJ. His love for theater started at 8 years old when he began taking classes at Acting Up Performing Arts School. His training continued with the New York Performing Arts Academy and he is currently enrolled in the NYU/Tisch Performing Arts Industry Essentials program. His theater credits include Idolatry, Superman & Serena, Matilda, Mary Poppins, Cherry the Babysitter, The Polar Express, and Peter Pan. Film and TV projects include City on a Hill and The Saints of Newark, Mewe Pillows, Parting Glass, Hashtag the Show,  and Milk & Cookies. Jaxon is so excited to be a part of The Last Boy. 

www.jaxonbaboulis.com, @jaxonbaboulis