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Six hands, each holding a tiny, colorful rubber duck, form a circle—like performers at Curtain Rising or Pittsburgh Unifieds auditions. The blurred background keeps the focus on open palms and the small, vibrant ducks.

Curtain Rising: Pittsburgh Unifieds Auditions Act II

January 19, 2026

Join Pittsburgh Unifieds Auditions’s first graduating cohort at their NYC debut at the iconic 54 Below!  Five years ago, they were 62 strangers, auditioning for 20 collegiate musical theatre programs. Now, they are getting ready to be launched into the industry….together.

Pittsburgh Unifieds Auditions’s re-imagined college audition process now includes 60+ programs, helping close to 500 students nationwide and this is our way of celebrating each of them. This showcase is directed by a team of faculty they auditioned for in 2021. The talented performers will share their growth through mashups of their college prescreen/ audition songs and their senior showcase songs!  Come enjoy an evening of dreams and determination, celebrating Broadway’s Stars of tomorrow! Parents, bring your tissues!

Hosted by Sydney Freihofer, Tyler Kelly, and Molly Oldham. Music direction by Fred Feeney.

Featuring:

Hayden Barsamian
Brooke Benedetti
Holly Berman-Carter
Ava Broneer
Valentine d’Arabian (“How I Got Here”)
Rebecca Dral
Billy Elias
Jordyn Freetage
Sydney Freihofer
Kaelan Gildart
Maelyn Isenberg (2022 Jimmy Awards nominee)
Lizzie Johnson (Blind Injustice at Lincoln Center)
Tyler Gregory Kelly
Deryn C. Kraner
Ryan Liebowitz
Juliette Marcella
Josie Madzik
Julia Martini
Averie Newton
Sophia Anna O’Brien (2022 Jimmy Awards nominee)
Moira O’Connor
Molly Oldham
Ricky Osman
Kyra Paternoster
Isabel Simone
Amir Smith
Christian Strong (2023 Jimmy Awards finalist)
Joey Urgino (Soft Power at Signature Theatre)
Molly Virtue

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

A young woman with long, dark, tightly curled hair styled in a high ponytail. She has medium skin, defined eyebrows, and brown eyes with subtle eyeliner—Hayden Barsamian faces forward against a dark background, softly smiling.

Hayden Barsamian

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A young woman with light skin and long, curly brown hair looks directly at the camera. Brooke Benedetti has blue eyes, a small nose piercing, and a slight, closed-mouth smile. The dark background makes her brightly illuminated face stand out.

Brooke Benedetti

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Holly Carter Berman, with medium brown curly hair and light skin, gazes confidently at the camera. She wears a teal square-neck top and natural makeup against a soft, solid light blue background for a calm, professional portrait setting.

Holly Berman-Carter

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A young woman with long, wavy auburn hair smiles softly at the camera. She has fair skin, light blue eyes, and is wearing a dark green top. The background is plain and dark, highlighting her face and hair.

Ava Broneer

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A young woman with fair skin and shoulder-length, light brown hair smiles gently at the camera. Reminiscent of Valentine d'Arabian, she wears a light blue sleeveless top, gold hoop earrings, and a delicate necklace against a warm tan background.

Valentine d'Arabian

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Rebecca Dral, a young woman with short brown hair and green eyes, smiles gently at the camera. She wears a white lace top and small hoop earrings. The solid pink background enhances the warm and inviting feel of the portrait.

Rebecca Dral

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A young person with fair skin, short brown hair styled to the side, green eyes, and a subtle smile looks at the camera. They wear a mustard yellow jacket and a small silver earring in the left ear. The background is softly blurred beige.

Billy Elias

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A young woman with long brown hair and fair skin, Jordyn Freetag, looks directly at the camera. She wears pearl earrings and has a neutral expression. The soft, dark gradient background highlights her clear skin and symmetrical features.

Jordyn Freetage

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Sydney Freihofer, a young person with short, tousled brown hair and bangs, smiles warmly. With fair skin and brown eyes, they wear light makeup and a sleeveless light blue denim top over a beige shirt against a plain tan background.

Sydney Freihofer

Host
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Kaelan Gildart is a young person with short, wavy, blonde hair with reddish-brown roots, wearing a sleeveless black top and a strand of pearls. They have fair skin, brown eyes, and a neutral expression against a blurred dark gray background.

Kaelan Gildart

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Maelyn Isenberg, a young woman with fair skin and straight, light brown hair, wears a hot pink top. She has a subtle smile, light makeup, and a silver nose ring. Her hair is parted in the middle and tucked behind her ears.

Maelyn Isenberg

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Lizzie Johnson, a young woman with long blonde hair, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a navy blue top, a delicate necklace, and small earrings. The plain beige background highlights her cheerful expression and natural makeup.

Lizzie Johnson

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A young man with fair skin, short brown hair, and a trimmed beard smiles gently. He wears a jean jacket over a maroon shirt. The background is a matching deep maroon, giving the photo a warm, cohesive feel. He looks directly at the camera.

Tyler Gregory Kelly

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A young woman with light skin, wavy blonde hair, and brown eyes looks at the camera with a gentle smile. She is wearing subtle makeup, dangle earrings, and a brown off-shoulder top. The background is a plain dark gray. Deryn Kraner.

Deryn C. Kraner

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A young man with short dark hair and fair skin looks at the camera, smiling softly. He has blue-green eyes and wears a blue crew-neck sweater. The background is plain and light gray, and the lighting is bright and even.

Ryan Liebowitz

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Juliette Trumbull, a young woman with fair skin and short dark brown hair styled in loose waves and bangs, poses against a solid turquoise background. She wears a red top with a wide neckline and looks directly into the camera with a neutral expression.

Juliette Marcella

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Josie Madzik, a young woman with wavy, light brown hair and green eyes, stands outdoors in a sunlit forest. She wears a black top and layered gold necklaces, smiling slightly as trees with green leaves blur in the background.

Josie Madzik

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Julia Martin, a young woman with wavy, medium-length brown hair and hazel eyes, looks directly at the camera. She wears natural makeup with soft pink lipstick and gold eyeshadow, a light lacy top, and stands against a pale, neutral background.

Julia Martini

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Averie Newton, a woman with fair skin and shoulder-length, wavy brown hair, is wearing a light blue sweater. She has a slight smile and looks directly at the camera, set against a dark blue background.

Averie Newton

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Sophia Anna O’Brien, a young woman with fair skin and brown eyes, faces the camera against a magenta background. She has shoulder-length, curly brown hair with blonde highlights and wears a gold necklace and a floral-patterned top.

Sophia Anna O'Brien

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Moira O'Connor, with medium skin and dark curly hair, smiles gently as she glances over her shoulder. She wears a black top and large hoop earrings, set against a gradient of dark red to black for a warm, elegant atmosphere.

Moira O'Connor

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Molly Oldham, a young woman with straight brown hair and fair skin, smiles softly. She wears gold hoop earrings and a beige off-shoulder top. Her makeup is natural, with rosy cheeks and pink lipstick against a plain dark gray background.

Molly Oldham

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A young person with short, curly blond hair and blue eyes smiles warmly. They wear a light green striped shirt over a white t-shirt and stand in soft, natural light with a blurred indoor background. Their expression is friendly and relaxed.

Ricky Osman

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Kyra Paternoster, a young woman with short brown hair and light skin, smiles softly at the camera. She wears a white blouse with a round neckline and subtle earrings, her face highlighted against a softly blurred background of dark and light tones.

Kyra Paternoster

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A woman with wavy, shoulder-length dark hair smiles warmly at the camera. She has blue eyes, smooth skin, and is wearing natural makeup. The background is a plain, muted green, and she is dressed in a dark top.

Isabel Simone

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A young Black man with short, neatly trimmed hair looks directly at the camera with a slight smile. He is wearing a dark blue, tie-dye shirt. The background is a soft, textured light brown, giving a warm, professional feel to the portrait.

Amir Smith

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A young person with short curly hair smiles widely and looks at the camera. Wearing a textured blue sweater from Christian Strong and a nose ring, they stand against a solid blue background, creating a cheerful and vibrant portrait.

Christian Strong

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A young man with short, dark hair and smooth skin looks directly at the camera, smiling slightly. He wears a silver chain necklace and an olive-green jacket. The background is dark blue, softly blurred, drawing focus to his face.

Joey Urgino

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Molly Virtue, with fair skin and shoulder-length curly brown hair, smiles softly. She wears a blue top with scalloped edges and light makeup, including red lipstick. The background is a smooth, teal gradient.

Molly Virtue

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A young man with light skin, short light brown hair, and light-colored eyes looks directly at the camera. He wears a dark suit jacket over a white dress shirt. The photo is in black and white, with a softly blurred background.

Fred Feeney

Music Director
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Pricing

7pm:

  • $57 (includes $7 in fees) – $68 (includes $8)
  • VIP Seating: $95.50 (includes $10.50 in fees)
  • Premiums: $106.50 (includes $11.50 in fees)

9:30pm:

  • $46 (includes $6 in fees) – $57 (includes $7 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $68 (includes $8 in fees)
  • Premiums: $90 (includes $10 in fees)

Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.

$25 Food & Beverage Minimum

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