POTUS Digital Program April 24-May 4

Cast (in order of appearance)

Joanna Walchuk as Harriet, The Chief of Staff

Luisa Nolasco as Jean, The Press Secretary

Valerie America Lavelle as Stephanie, The President’s Secretary

Teresa-Michelle Jackson as Margaret, The First Lady

AJae Michele as Chris, The White House Reporter

Hannah Dodson as Dusty, The President’s Dalliance

Nicole Borysowicz as Bernadette, The President’s Sister

Directed and Produced by

Rick Garman

Assistant Director

Gwen Leahy

Lighting Design & Operation

Toria Nicole Shaw

Sound Operation

Jacob Boisvert

Photographer

Travis Spangenburg

Stage Manager

Ty Palmer

Scenic Design

Travis Harold Coles

Stage Hand

Lukas Evans

SPECIAL THANKS

Trey Coles

Cami Nicole Hall

Danielle Houston

Thomas Houston

Dino Larumbe

The Bitch Beats Playlist Songs

Certified B.I.T.C.H.

by Vagilante Justice

(Vocals by Hannah Dodson & The Cast of POTUS, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

Boobquake

by Snarla Vox

(Vocals by Gwen Leahy and the Cast of POTUS, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

Galaxy Girls

by Mythney Spears

(Vocals by Nicole Borysowicz, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

He Don't Buzz Like Buzzy Do

by Sassy McY'all

(Vocals by Cami Nicole Hall, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

I'm a Queen

by Ariana Vente

(Vocals by Danielle Houston, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

Men Suck

by Booby Trap

(Vocals by Hannah Dodson and the Cast of POTUS, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

Slay (I Rise)

by Mariachi Carey

(Vocals by Dino Larumbe, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

This Door Swings Both Ways

by Loretta Pickles

(Vocals & Lyrics by Thomas Houston)

Va Jay Jay Power

by Notorious V.A.G.

(Vocals by Dino Larumbe, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

Whiskey Lies & Motel Nights

by Bootsie Lou Rhinestone

(Vocals by Cami Nicole Hall, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

Women Are Smarter

by AutoTuna

(Vocals by Gwen Leahy, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

You Don't Know the Pain

by Moanique

(Vocals by Gwen Leahy, Lyrics by Rick Garman)

The Cast (in alphabetical order)

Nicole Borysowicz as Bernadette

Nicole Borysowicz is thrilled to be a part of the Savannah Cabaret! She holds a B.A. in musical theatre from Coastal Carolina University. Previous credits include: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Witch), The Rocky Horror Show, Bay Street 2024 (Janet), Young Frankenstein (Inga), 9 to 5 (Doralee), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (Lin), and The Philadelphia Story (Tracy). As always, thanks to mom and dad. www.nicoleborysowicz.com

Hannah Dodson as Dusty

Hannah Dodson is a local vocalist and actress that’s currently finishing up her BA of Theatre at Georgia Southern University. As a long time member of the Savannah Cabaret, Hannah is so thankful to continue to perform on the Club One stage! Some of her most recent credits include Grease (The Savannah Theatre), Elf: The Musical (The Savannah Theatre), The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (GSU), Love Songs/Love Stories 2, and multiple Savannah Cabaret productions!

Teresa-Michelle Jackson as Margaret

Teresa-Michelle Jackson is a creative storyteller who has spent her career within the arts. As a multi-hyphenate Producer-Director-Educator, she has a goal of promoting intentional inclusiveness while contributing to the Savannah community in an impactful way. She prides herself in presenting narratives that will engage audiences to recognize the resonance of characters’ stories to have some conversations that will result in growth, acceptance, and empathy. Some of her directing credits include Blues for an Alabama Sky, Intimate Apparel, The Revolutionists, Jitney, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, and Lysistrata.  She is very excited to join Savannah Cabaret, returning to the stage as an actor after a six-year hiatus, and looks forward to her next venture. When not on stage, you can find her with her family and eating all the foods as any respected foodie would do.

Valerie America Lavelle as Stephanie

AJae Michele as Chris

A.Jae Michele is a local actor, writer, and teacher, with over 15 years experience working and performing in theatre, film, and television. She received her Masters Degree in Performing Arts from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), and has performed in over 40 productions, across stage and screen. She won Best Actress and Best Writer in the 2022 Savannah 48 hour film fest, and recently won Connect Magazine’s 2025 “Best Local Actress”. When she’s not on stage or set, you can catch her teaching speech and theatre at Savannah State University. Recently, A.Jae wrapped up working on Marvin’s Room at the Tybee Arts Association, as well as a local production of Anne & Emmett. You might have even spotted her smiling face posted in your local “Parkers”. She would like to thank you all for coming, and for supporting the local arts! 

Luisa Nolsaco as Jean

Luisa is honored to share the stage with the inspiring & talented women of this cast. An actor, singer and advocate, originally from Brazil. She has been calling Savannah home for the past 9 years. With a B.F.A. in Performing Arts from SCAD. Some of her local credits include: Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Savannah Performing Arts Festival), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Tybee Arts Association), Rocky Horror Show Live (Bay Street Theatre), Once (Savannah Rep. Theatre), The Full Monty & Dracula (Savannah Stage Company). Luisa is also a member of the Samba Savannah band. She would like to thank the amazing POTUS crew for their excellence and leadership. 

Joanna Walchuk as Harriet

Joanna Walchuk is an actor, director, and educator making her Savannah Cabaret debut in POTUS—a show she’s wanted to do since it premiered on Broadway. Regional favorites include The Christians (Savannah Repertory Theatre), Curse of the Starving Class (Curious Theatre Company), It’s B.I.G. The Improv Musical! (Savannah Stage Company), and the national tour of Charlotte’s Web (Theatreworks/USA). Recent TV credits include The Righteous Gemstones (HBO), NAOMI (CW),  and Tulsa King (Paramount+), as well as Crime Story opposite Mira Sorvino and Richard Dreyfuss. Joanna has directed productions in NYC, Colorado, and Savannah, including Gravediggers, NewsReal, Twelfth Night, Anne & Emmett, and her debut short film Little Bird Song. She holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado and a film production certificate from Savannah Film Academy. Joanna is excited to share the stage with such an incredibly talented cast in this wildly hilarious production!

The Creative Team and Crew

Directed & Produced by Rick Garman

Rick Garman grew up in Iowa but moved to Los Angeles as soon as he was old enough to be sure that his parents couldn’t send a sheriff to bring him back. He studied theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and made his writing debut with a stage production 17 Days which was produced in Los Angeles and in small theaters around the country.  His second play Mountains won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Los Angeles Theater Production.  Rick has written more than 40 movies for the Hallmark Channel and other networks including Christmas on Cherry Lane with Jonathan Bennett, Catherine Bell, and James Denton; A Shoe Addict’s Christmas starring Candace Cameron Bure, Luke Macfarlane, and Jean Smart; Valentine in the Vineyard starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Brendan Penny; Christmas at Pemberley Manor starring Jessica Lowndes and Michael Rady; and The Groomsmen: Second Chances starring Jonathan Bennett, Tyler Hynes, and BJ Britt, which won the GLAAD Media Award in 2025 for Outstanding Film, TV or Streaming.  He currently resides in Savannah and is thrilled to be producing the Savannah Cabaret.

 

Assistant Director: Gwen Leahy

Gwen Leahy is thrilled to be making their Assistant Directorial debut with the Savannah Cabaret with POTUS. Having worked as an actor and Stage Manager in Savannah for nearly a decade (by way of the Bay Street Theatre, Savannah Cabaret, Bay Street Bombshells Burlesque Troupe, and Club One Cabaret), Gwen’s most recent notable accolade is as the Event Manager for the Savannah Performing Arts Festival. Gwen is a long-standing advocate for the Savannah theatre and performance community, especially concerning the melting pot of diversity it has become, and wishes to highlight the incredible talent it possesses by way of the hundreds of POC and LGBTQ+ actors who are the backbone of our theatre family; without them, there would be no us. Gwen hopes you enjoy the show, and leave with a newfound respect for the women in your life who get the job done.

Stage Manager: Ty Palmer

Ty Palmer is originally from The Bahamas and a recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design majoring in Production Design with a concentration in Set Design and Art Direction. Ty has been stage managing for five years, working with SCAD, Collect Face Ensemble, Savannah Performance Alliance and now Savannah Cabaret. They are excited and grateful to be a part of this production and honored to be working with such a great cast and crew. When they are not stage managing, you can find them at dancing Tybee Ballet Theatre and in local theatres in addition to doing technical and design work behind the scenes.

Sound Designer/Operator: Jacob Boisvert

Jacob Boisvert is a senior SCAD student in sound and immersive design. Working as an AV technician for hotels in Savannah, he’s always ready to help out with any tech issues you might have. He is very happy to be here.

Lighting Designer/Operater: Toria Nicole Shaw

Toria is a Savannah native with a love of theatre. If you’re lucky, you can catch her onstage, othertimes she shining a light on the show.

Stage Hand: Lukas Evans

Lukas Evans a Savannah local has been working with Savannah cabaret since November 2023. Some of these productions include The Rocky Horror Picture, Live, Young Frankenstein, and Time Traveling Drag Queens in the 1960s!. When not working for Savannah cabaret Lukas can be found either volunteering for other theater groups or working spotlight at club one.

Photographer: Travis Spangenburg

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