GET TO KNOW US
Josh Miccio
As the co-founder of Brave Beans Theatre, Josh Miccio, is thrilled to also be on the stage as the lovable morkie, Teenie Weenie Beanie! He is a professional actor, director, and designer, appearing on both local and regional stages. Prior to moving to Charleston, Josh was the Artistic Director of The Pollock Center in Camp Hill, PA, playing an instrumental force to professionally training young actors. Subsequently, he worked for Creative Arts Theatre bringing TYA productions to schools and libraries in the Tampa Bay region. In Florida, he met his partner and love of his life, Mackenzie, and together they started this theatre company as a way to bring their love of theatre and imaginative play to the local community of Charleston, SC. As an actor, his recent and notable credits include: Ichabod Crane in ENCORE!! (National Tour - Chamber Theatre Company), The Tempest (The Secret Theatre - NYC), The Shackleton Experience (International Tour – Leadership Masters), and Buddy in Elf the Musical (Francis Wilson Playhouse - FL). TV credits include: “Billions” (Showtime), “The Deuce” (HBO), and Disney’s Frozen 2/Saks 5th Avenue Windows Unveiling (Disney Parks Live Entertainment). Catch Josh this spring in Legally Blonde with Charleston Stage Company! BFA from Marymount Manhattan College.
Mackenzie Comer
Mackenzie Comer is the proud co-founder of Brave Beans and is delighted to play the role of Big Bud in these Traveling Tales! She has her BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Tampa and has a passion for children’s theatre. She has spent the past couple of years living and working in Florida as a performer and per diem theatre teacher. Her recent and notable credits include Whacky Tales Children’s Theatre Troupe (FL), Jovie in Elf the Musical (Francis Wilson Playhouse- FL), Judy in The Perfect Wedding (Just For Laughs Dinner Theatre) Improviser in We Might Just Kiss (Magnet Theatre- NYC) and she had the opportunity to direct Madagascar Jr at the Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL over the summer. She is thrilled to be in Mount Pleasant pursuing her dream and is so grateful to everyone who has shown support on this journey to bring Brave Beans Theatre to the Charleston community! She is especially grateful to her partner, best friend, and the bravest bean of them all, Josh. You can catch Mackenzie onstage in FlowerTown Players’ production of Into the Woods as Little Red this Spring!
The REAL
Big Bud and Teenie Weenie Beanie!
Cosmo
Cosmo, our debonair morkie, is the spark behind the beloved character Teenie Weenie Beanie! This pint-sized pup is no stranger to the stage as he also loves to perform! He has starred in multiple productions including Annie Jr (Sandy) and The Wizard of Oz (Toto). You can catch Cosmo in his latest role as Bruiser in Charleston Stage’s upcoming production of Legally Blonde. With his flair for drama and adorable charm, Cosmo is always bringing inspiration and joy to our creative process. We are so lucky to have this talented little dog as part of our family!
Buddy
Meet Buddy, the pitbull mix who inspires the lovable character Big Bud! This charismatic canine has a personality that shines brighter than the spotlight. Athletic and adventurous, Buddy can get a little nervous at times, but he’s proven that with perserverance and love, he can overcome any obstacle. As a rescue, Buddy’s story is one of resilience and hope and he fills us with puppy pride everyday!