9 to 5 - NMU Theatre and Dance

Cayden Smaka (Franklin Hart, Jr.) There's no way to say this all discreetly, but Cayden Smaka is here for you! Cayden is a junior BFA Acting major at NMU, and he is so excited to share this show with you! This is his 20th production at the university! His previous NMU credits include Cabaret, Much Ado About Nothing, Love Is A Burning Thing, Clybourne Park, and more! Cayden loves his family and friends and is grateful for their constant support. He has had an amazing time working with all these wonderful people on this show, and he hopes you all enjoy it! Instagram: @Boomsmakalaka

Aria Gassman (Candy Striper/Heels Ensemble) This is Aria's second show at NMU and she is so excited to be part of it! She is a current freshman at NMU majoring in Theatre and Entertainment Arts, most recently seen in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Before coming to NMU, she performed as Lady Bracknell in Important of Being Earnest and Dee Dee Allen in the Prom. Aria is thrilled to be a part of another amazing show with an equally brilliant cast and crew!

Gianna Marrero (Heels Ensemble) is a freshman, Musical Theater major, and is overjoyed to be in her second production here at Northern Michigan University in 9 to 5. In previous years, Gianna has been in Beauty and the Beast (Babette), All Shook Up (Natalie), Mean Girls (Cady), Radium Girls (Grace), and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Aviator Elf). Gianna is so grateful to get to work on this amazing show alongside such a talented cast and crew, and wishes to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support. Thank you for supporting the arts, and enjoy the show!

Mark Simons (Ensemble) is a second-year Junior here at Northern Michigan University pursuing his degree in Musical Theater performance. Some of his regional and educational credits include Frank 'n' Furter in NMU's Rocky Horror Picture Show, Kenickie in The Woodstock Playhouse's Grease, and Pilate in NMU's Jesus Christ Superstar. Mark wants to thank the Theater and Dance community for being so supportive of each other in such a stressful time, and looks forward to the next year of his education.

Sonia Marie Tomasiewicz (Ensemble) is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major and dance minor. This is her first production here at NMU and is very excited to make her collegiate debut. Prior to NMU, she attended the Parker Arts Academy in Wisconsin where she studied musical theatre and performed over 20 shows on their stage including HELLO, DOLLY (Irene Molloy), SHREK (Fiona), LEGALLY BLONDE (Elle Woods), and her favorite, HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION (Eurydice), which she got to perform at the International Thespian Festival. She is beyond thrilled to be making her collegiate debut in 9 TO 5! She wants to thank all of the cast and crew for making this production possible, and wants to give a special thanks to her family and friends who always supports her dreams. Instagram: @soniamarie_ 

Aly Vega-Sanchez (Ensemble) is a proud Latina actress from the RGV region of Texas. Currently in her 2nd Year attending Northern Michigan University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. She is part of The Diverse Arts Society Family  and has been seen performing in Night of Color 2025 and, most recently, Much Ado About Nothing as "Conrade" 2025. Aly has been acting for the past 9 years, participating in various productions, such as In The Heights, Eurydice, The Lightning Thief, and A Monster Calls. She is excited to perform once again in the main stage in 9 to 5 as Maria and is proud to share the beauty of this story and the magic of theatre!

Sevi Voigt (Ensemble) is a freshman pursuing NMU’s Acting BFA program. These past years, Sevi played Javert from Les Misérables, Proteus from Shakespeare's Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. He has been acting since he was ten years old, with musical experience both vocal and instrumental. He is excited to continue his acting journey and he hopes you enjoy this production of 9-5!