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Jeanette Phillips
Queenie
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Jeanette is so excited to be returning to STAGEStheatre and honored to be a part of this production. She
made her STAGEStheatre debut last year as "Shelley Parker" in the O.C. premiere of Bat Boy the Musical (Backstage
West's Critic's Pick). During the holidays she can be seen at the Disneyland Resort as a Definitely Dickens
Holiday Caroler and can be currently seen as a "flying angel" in The Glory of Easter at the Crystal Cathedral.
Other Credits Include: Voice Over: Stella Deus (Lead) for Playstation 2. Selected Regional/Favorite credits
include: O.C. Premiere of Side Show (Violet Hilton) at the La Habra Depot Theatre and Westminster Community
Theatre (both earned Backstage West Critic's Pick), Cabaret (Sally Bowles) at Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse ("Best Actress in
2004" by the L.A. Times), Sound Of Music (Maria), ...Forum (Philia), Pirates of Penzance (Mabel), Into
The Woods (Cinderella), Grease (Marty), Grease (Jan) at Musical Theatre West, Crazy
For You (Irene), Anything Goes (Reno) and appeared for 8 years as a "Flying Angel"/assistant to the choreographer
in The Glory Of Christmas/Easter. Jeanette would like to take this opportunity to thank Calvin Remsberg for being
the best vocal coach ever, she would also like to thank the cast and staff in this production and hopes to work with
all of you agian and again. Jeanette would also like to thank T.J. for being such an amazing director
to work with and husband to come home to, and God for EVERTHING.
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Alex Mohajer
Burrs
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Last May, Alex graduated with honors
from UC Berkeley, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Political Science. As an undergraduate,
he studied acting with Lura Dolas and Emine Fisek (Uta Hagen, Stanislavski). This fall, he will be attending New York
Law School in pursuit of his
Juris Doctorate degree. Theatrically, Alex’s recent credits include The Boss in SIDESHOW for the Westminster Theatre
(Backstage West Critic’s Pick). Other recent credits include CABARET (Emcee)
and THE CRADLE WILL ROCK (Editor Daily) for the UC Berkeley Department of Theatre & Dance, RAGTIME for both Musical Theatre
West (multiple Ovation Award nominations) and Cabrillo Music Theatre, and THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG (Vernon #1) at the
Curtis Theatre with Stan and Kristen Chandler. Other favorite credits include: LES MISERABLES (Jean Valjean) for MTW, LEND
ME A TENOR (Tito Merelli), BATBOY (Dr. Parker), GREASE (Roger), and FAME (Schlomo). Alex appears as a featured singer on the
2006 Studio Recording of the 1928 Rodgers and Hart musical, PRESENT ARMS, and in 2004 he won the NFAA Arts Award for National
Merit in Musical Theatre. He would like to thank TJ, the Cool Group, and his
Mom.
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David Belowich
Black
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David is happy to be returning to STAGEStheatre after completeing a fantastic run in Bat Boy the Musical last
year. Most recently David could have been seen as "Max/Hermann" in Cabaret at The La Habra Depot Thetare. Previous
to that appeared in Side Show for his second time at Westminster Community Theatre and the La Habra Depot (both were
Backstage West Critic's Pick). Credits include: Grease (Doody), Once Upon a Mattress (Wizard), Anything Goes (Rev. Henry T. Dobson), Side Show (Sheik) and
a number of variety shows. David would like to give his love to his family and friends and says thanks for their ongoing
support.
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Laura Thacher
Kate
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Laura received her B.F.A. degree in Musical Theatre from California State University,
Fullerton. Currently, Laura can be found singing at the Disneyland
Resort and on the Queen Mary. Other Disney credits: Princess Fantasy Faire, Santa’s Reindeer Round-up and Woody’s
Halloween Round-up, Fantasmic!, Block Party Bash and Electrical Parade. Favorite shows include:
Leading Ladies (Audrey) with the Norris Theatre, The West Coast Regional Premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie (u),
Alice) with Moonlight Amphitheatre, Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl) with Cabrillo Music Theatre, Noises Off (Brooke/Vicki),
A Chorus Line (Val and Judy), The
Pajama Game (Poopsie),
and Pippin (Fastrada) for which she received a Kennedy Center Irene Ryan Nomination. Laura was Miss Placentia 2005 (talent
award winner at Miss California 2005) and Miss Fullerton
2006 (Miss Photogenic Scholarship at Miss California 2006). Thanks to T.J. and crew for this opportunity and much love to
family and friends.
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AJ Abrams
Jackie
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Mr. Abrams has trained at ballet schools all around the United States, such as Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylviania Ballet
and School of American Ballet.
During six years as a member of Ballet Austin Mr. Abrams enjoyed dancing such roles as the “Snow King,” Arabian
and the “Sugar Plum Cavalier” in their production of The Nutcracker;
“Albrecht” in Giselle; the Male Solo in Fluctuating Hemlines; a featured Pas de Deux in Stephen Mills' Touch
and the princpal male role in George Balanchine's Who Cares. In the summer of 2001
he traveled to China on a six city tour
with Long Beach Ballet to perform the role of the Genie in Aladdin. This is Allen's first chance to perform in a musical and
he is very excited to do so! Also he would like to thank his mother for always allowing him to follow his dreams!
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Danielle Beckmann
Peggy
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Danielle is a Senior BFA Theatre Performance
major at Chapman University. Her Chapman credits include: Life Under Water, American Celebration
2004-2007, Little Shop of Horrors, The Tempest, Divorce Court, POOF!, Deity Identity, and
All in the Family. Danielle is the choreographer for Chapman's only musical theatre troupe on campus
called Beyond Stage. She also co-created From the Ground Up, an all student run, performed,
crewed, written, and directed theatre company, which since its first production in 2006 has had three successful seasons during
her time at Chapman. Danielle has danced with the Francesca Ballet of London, and recently she danced in
the Cypress College summer dance festival performing hip-hop and tap styles. Danielle would like to thank
both of her parents for their endless love and support. And she would now like to leave you with a quote
which she holds near to her heart, "Love the art in yourself…not yourself in the art" –Stanislavski.
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Michael Cavinder
Eddie
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Michael Cavinder is very excited to be working in this production of The Wild Party. Michael has performed in several venues throughout the southland including: South Coast Rep, the Irvine
Barclay Theatre, and the Carpenter Center. His favorite roles include: the Leading Player in Pippin, John Wilkes Booth in Assassins,
Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret and everyone’s favorite Irish, transvestite, hooker, Rio Rita in The Hostage. Michael would like to thank T.J. and this wonderful cast, his F. and F. (friends and family), and you. Please enjoy the show.
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Cate Conroy
Delores
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Cate originally hails from Dallas,
Texas and is thrilled to be making her debut appearance at STAGEStheatre in The
Wild Party and is honored to be part of such an amazing cast. After graduating
from Baylor University with a BFA in Theatre
Arts she moved to Chicago to pursue her love of theatre. She then headed west to Los Angeles
to pursue her other love, her husband Todd. Having just performed as Miss Mona
in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at the Huntington Beach Playhouse, Cate is thrilled to have the opportunity to get
back on the stage so quickly. Other credits include: Into the Woods (Little Red
Ridinghood), A Chorus Line (Sheila), Grease (Rizzo), The Way of the World (Mistress Marwood), Mame (Agnes Gooch), Carousel
(Ensemble), and The Royal Gambit (Katarina
of Aragon). Cate wants to thank her parents for always supporting
her dreams and Todd for his overwhelming love and encouragement.
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Ryann Crofoot
Rose
Himmelsteen
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Ryann is thrilled to be back on stage again after a nine year hiatus!
She recently got her feet wet again as "Rosie" in Cabaret
at The La Habra Depot Theatre and is so thankful to be doing what she loves again. Her theatre and dance experience
span 15 years and she recently embraced a new style of dance called "popping" and studied under Poppin Pete and Suga Pop from
Electric Bagoolos, Fanta-C and Diesel from Dominos who named her "Blaze". In this genre she stared in music videos for college
projects and competes in battles around LA/OC. As a graduate of Huntington Beach High School Academy for the Performing
Arts, she taught hip hop and assisted with choreography for the musicals and earned several STAR Awards for
4 years study of Musical Theatre, Dance/Choreography and Vocal Styles. Favorite theatre credits include: Sweet Charity, Peter Pan and Into
the Woods. Among her favorite theatre credits is Crazy for You,
where she won a Macy Award for Best Comedic Role as "Patsy;" a Southern California wide theatre competition. She also produced/choreographed hair
shows for Carlton Intl. and White Sands Salon. In 5 years she helped turn the average hair show into a production and received
several 1st and 2nd place prizes, including 2 awards from Swartzkopf himself. She thanks her Mommy,
Daddy, and Dave for non stop support in what she loves most. Josh, David and Gretchen group for "its all or nothing". And
TJ for seeing it in her.
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Cheryl Daro
Madelaine True
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Cheryl Daro is a native Californian with Broadway in her heart. By day she currently
spends her free time nurturing her newest creation, The Red Light Revue, a cabaret that she hopes to produce later this year,
as well as a multitude of other "bill paying" jobs. Her favorite performances include: Lovelace: the musical; 24 Hours (Ovation
nom.); Peter Pan; Big; Evita; Smile; Chess. Cheryl is very excited to be portraying Ms. True and would like to dedicate this
to performance to the original woman, her mom. She would also like to thank her fiancé Mark Shunock for inspiring her to continue
'living the dream'.
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Kyle Dallatorre
Nadine
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Kyle is thrilled to be participating in this production with such a talented group of people. She has recently graduated
Cal State Fullerton with her BFA in musical theater and is currently in LA pursuing film and television opportunities. Past
roles include Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Lulu in Cabaret, The Witch in Into the Woods, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors,
Josie in I Married Wyatt Earp (workshop), and Gertude McFuzz in Suessical for which she received an Inland Theater Award
for Best Actress. She has performed with Chicago, Carol Channing, and Kristen Chenoweth. Kyle would like to take this opportunity
to reassure her mother she is still a virgin after this production… Thanks to TJ for his compassion and heart and to
God for His strength and everlasting love.
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Brendon Kondratczyk
Oscar
D'Armano
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Brendon is thrilled to be part of
an amazing show and cast. He has appeared in a number of shows throughout the Orange County area including T.J. Dawson's adaptation
of Cabaret at Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse. Brendon is also involved with the Definitely Dickens caroling group during
the Christmas Season. Other roles include Reptile Man in “Side Show”, Jack in "Into the Woods", the Balladeer/Oswald
in "Assassins", and Ugly in "Honk Jr.". He thanks his family and friends for their support and encouragement.
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This is Josh's first show
at Stages! Hes looking forward to working with such a talented cast! This is his 3rd time working with TJ! His credit include
Cabaret (Bobby), Side Show(Fakir, Buddy), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum(Pseudolous), Little Shop of Horrors(
Audrey 2), Joesph(Dan) Fornicators of Comedy(Improv) and a number of variety shows! He would like to thank his Mom for everything
she has done for him! I Love you! Ryann,(Dave) and Gretchen My girls! David,the love of my life, you inspore me everyday!I
Lo-e you!
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Max McMullin
Sam
Himmelsteen
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Max is so happy to be part of a wonderful
cast and is having a lot of fun with them all. He would like to thank his mom, dad, and brother, Dylan for all the support.
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Carie Millard
Swing
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Carie is trilled to be making
her debut at STAGEStheatre in The Wild Party. Carie is no stager to Andrew Lippa’s work, as she work shopped his Production
of A Little Princess (Lavinia) last December (Featured on BroadwayWorld.com). Following the performance she performed with
Andrew Lippa and Stephanie Block, amongst other credited performers at The Samuelli Theatre in A Night with Andrew Lippa.
Shortly after A Little Princess Carie performed at New World Stages, New York in Stuart Ross’ The Sounds of Plaid (Gilda).
Other credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Babette) at Musical Theatre West, Into the Woods (Lucinda), …Forum (Domina),
Oliver! (Bet), Hello Dolly (Dancing Ensamble), Phantom (Flora), Gypsy (Agnes), 42nd
Street ( Dancing Ensamble), and Company (Us. April). Carie would like to thank TJ, her family and
friends, and supportive mentors.
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Bailey Quist
Ellie
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Bailey is very excited to be a part
of this wonderful production as she makes her STAGEStheatre debut. She graduated
this past December from California State University, Fullerton with a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast
Journalism. She developed her love of performing at a young age as a member of
the youth organization, Galena Street East. She was exposed to all forms of dance
including folk, ballroom, and clogging as well as beginning vocal lessons with Director Jerilyn Clinger. In Galena, Bailey
had the chance to tour all over the world in Europe, the Caribbean, Canada, and throughout the U.S. Throughout her undergrad years, she continued her dance, vocal, and acting training at CSUS, CSUF, and
the Grande Goodsell Institute of Arts and Humanities. Other credits include:
Spring Dance Theatre for CSUF Dance, A Little Night Music (Malla) for Sacramento Music Circus, Company (Ensemble/Swing) for
CSUS Theatre, Faculty Dance Concert for CSUS Dance, Senior Dance Theatre for CSUS Dance, and Anything Goes for University
of Arizona Theatre. Bailey is also an Actor’s Equity Membership Candidate. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!
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Shaun Samaro
Reno
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Shaun is so excited to be making
his debut at STAGES! Shaun has been involved with musical theater since the age
of 13. Recently, Shaun appeared as Yertle the turtle in Seussical the Musical
at Performance Riverside. Favorite credits include: Lon Smith in Meet me in St. Louis, Tigger/Owl in Winnie the Pooh, and Cliff Bradshaw
in Cabaret. Shaun had the opportunity to open for The Beach Boys with
the Valley Idols. Shaun would like to thank his family and friends for their
“Amazing” support. Without their love and support he would not be
here right now, at this time. With their help and support there is nothing he
cannot accomplish.
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Adam Secousse
Kegs
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Adam is a recent graduate of UCLA
having completed a Bachelor's of Science degree in the area of Physics. However, his primary passion is in the performing
arts where his strengths lie in the discipline of dance. From March of 2001 to February of 2002 he was accepted into a vigorous
scholarship program at Jimmie
DeFore Dance Center
in Costa Mesa where he honed his skills in the areas of Jazz,
Tap, Ballet, and Hip-Hop. During the 2006/2007 season, he was also a member of the UCLA Cheer/Stunt Squad where he acquired
skills in tumbling and partner stunting. Recently, he was one of the founders of a dance group based out of Fullerton called Dance Kompany, Ltd., specializing in night club and
industrial performances. In addition to the dance group, he was a member of the ballet company for the 2007 season of
The Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral in Anaheim.
This summer, Adam can be seen as a featured extra in the film, "The Perfect Game". Adam is excited about being back
on stage and is looking forward to performing with such a talented and fun cast. "Special thanks to T.J. for giving
me the chance to reignite my passion for where my performing career began, in Musical Theater".
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Drew Tablak
Max
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Drew Tablak graduated magna cum laude from
Azusa Pacific University with his degree in voice performance Stage credits include KISS ME KATE (Hortensio) BIG RIVER (Huck
Finn), George M (George) Godspell (Andrew) and he was featured in the world premiere cast of Eric Whitacre’s Opera Electronica
PARADISE LOST. Drew’s voice has given him the privilege to
sing all over the world. He has soloed for the Long Beach Pops Symphony Orchestra,
The Premier Chorale of Los Angeles, and sung backup for talents like Linda Eder, Steve Amerson, and Twila Paris. He has been heard in the recording studios of Nashville’s
top producers, the concert halls of Beijing and Shanghai,
countless churches across the US and
even Carnegie Hall. The legendary Cedric and Victor Caldwell produced his most
recent recording project. He is thrilled to be working for the first time with
TJ and his team.
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Christopher Van Etten
Eddie
*at Select Performances
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Christopher is pleased to join this amazing team of artists
for a “Wild Wild Party!” This marks his STAGEStheatere début, and his return to the live performing stage after
a two-year hiatus. At Chapman University’s School of Music, Christopher studied under Dr. William Hall and Peter Atherton
(voice) and was a proud member of Opera Chapman. It was there that he discovered his love for opera and classical music. It
was this love that took him around the world singing the music he loves. He has been privileged to sing under the baton of
Kent Nagano (Los Angeles Philharmonic) at the Hollywood Bowl and Sir Simon Rattle (Birmingham Symphony) Birmingham, England
among many others. He is also an original cast member of Crusin’ 57; a new musical for Dick Clark’s American Bandstand
Theater. Other credits include Phantom, Into the Woods, Carousel, Camelot, Bye Bye Birdie, Fiddler on the Roof, Evita, Westside
Story, Me and My Girl, Anything Goes, The Music Man and Kismet. All his best and love to Family and Friends, with much love
to “The Family.”
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Lola Ward
Mae
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Lola is very excited to be given the opportunity to portray one of her
"dream roles." She was recently in Cabaret as "Lulu" at The La Habra Depot Theatre and prior to that appeared
in Side Show at the Westminster Community Theatre (Backstage West Critic's Pick) as the "Fortune Teller."
Lola graduated from Wagner College with a BA in theatre, consentrating in acting. Credits include: Regional: Grease (Frenchie) with
Fullerton Civic Light Opera, Into the Woods (Little Red) with KELRIC Productions
Studio City, Footloose (Betty Blast) with Musical Theatre West. Most recently she performed in Quilters
and Godspell for the Hermosa Beach Playhouse (CLOSB). She was also blessed to be a part of
the Ovation Award winning cast and show Gorey Stories (Ortenzia) with
Sacred Fools Theatre. Other favorite roloes include: Cabaret (Rosie), Pirates
of Penzance (Kate),Uncommion Women (Susie Friend), Rimers of Eldrich (Martha), Evita (featured
ensemble), Titanic (Ida Strauss), and Caucasion Chalk Circle (Various Roles). She would like to thank T.J. for giving her this opportunity as well as the staff,
and Calvin Remsberg for being an amazing vocal teacher. Last her grandfather for being her support and her rock. "Thank you."
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