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Singin' in the Rain Bios | ||||||||||||||
Who's Who in the Cast? In Alphabetical Order Daniel Aldous (Ensermble/ understudy Don) is thrilled to be a part of the Singin' in the Rain cast. Having earned his BA in Visual Arts from Brigham Young University, Danny would like to thank his mom, dad, and family for their support in all he does. Chad-Alan Carr (Ensemble) from Houston, TX and is thrilled to be a part of this company. He studied Musical Theatre at Sam Houston State University and has worked with several theatres across Texas, including Galveston Island Outdoor Musicals and Harbour Playhouse. M.J.J. Cashman (R.F. Simpson) has played summer, regional, and dinner theatres appearing as Cowardly Lion, Tevye, Daddy Warbucks, Mr. Potter, Victor Velasco, Scrooge, Ben Rumson, Captain Smith, and Noah. His hobby is collecting supermarket discount cards. M.J. would like to thank St. Anthony for always finding him work. Alania Cater (Lady in Green/Ensemble) is thrilled to be on the road again. She graduated cum laude with a BFA in dance performance from Marymount Manhattan College, where she performed works by Jose Limon, Anna Sokolow, and Mark Morris. Most recently she played Mitzy in the national tour of Crazy For You. Much love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Bri, and Paula. Casey Connolly (Zelda Zanders) is on the road again, after national tours of Scarlet Pimpernell and George M! (Rose). Regional roles include Chicago (Roxie Hart), I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Woman 1), Sweet Charity (Helene), Can Can (Claudine), A Chorus Line (Judy Turner), and Footloose! (Vi). Casey is a graduate of American Musical and Dramatic Academy and the University of South Carolina. Love to my family, friends, and the Red Sox! Lindsay Gee (Olga Mara) was last seen in the national tour of George M! where she was honored to understudy and perform the role of Josie Cohan. Originally from Houston, TX, she holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Oklahoma. Her dream role is to have someone say to her, "You need to gain 10 lbs. for this role." Love and thanks to her family and to God for abundantly providing her with more than she asks. Freddy Geils (Roscoe Dexter) resides in NYC. Past favorite credits include Francis in Forever Plaid (Weathervane Playhouse), Mr. Snow in Carousel (Bucks County Playhouse), Charlie in Dirty Blonde (Arundel Barn Playhouse), and Nicely-Nicely in Guys and Dolls (Pocono Playhouse). New York credits include Suburban Dreams (Producers Club Theatre). Thanks to Mom, Gretchen, and most of all, Dad. Freddy is a graduate of AMDA. Danielle Gerardo (Lina Lamont) NYC: created the role of Bubbles in the original musical Pink Elephants, featured soloist in review Circle of Love. Other credits include Smokey Joe's Cafe (DeLee), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Philia), Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon), Into the Woods (Florinda), and Godspell (Robin). Thanks to Mom, Dad, Nicole, and Randy for all the love and support. Jason Guy (Don Lockwood) toured the nation with the National Shakespeare Company and was a member of Shenandoah Shakespeare's first ever Blackfriars Playhouse Resident Company. Having been betrayed (Brutus), beaten (Malvolio), and stabbed (Hamlet), he is thrilled to now be love-struck and soaked. Previous credits include West Side Story (Mill Mountain Theatre), 42nd Street (European and National Tours), Annie (Korean Tour), George M! and Grand Hotel (Evergreen Theatre). DeUndre James (Sid Phillips/Ensemble/understudy Cosmo/Dance Captain) is a native of Houston, TX and is very happy to be on the road again with Singin' in the Rain. DJ graduated in 2000 with a BFA in Theatre from the University of Houston. He was last seen in national tours of State Fair and Crazy For You. DJ would like to express his love and gratitude to the wonderful and amazing Paula Sloan. He would laso like to thank his family and friends for standing behind him. "Thank you for letting me be me. I love you with all my heart!" Amor! And God Bless. Michael J. Kirsch (Cosmo Brown) is simply agog to be playing one of this absolute favorite roles. Regional credits include Ginger with Donna McKechnie, Titanic (Roger Hitchens) at Maine State Music Theatre, Olympus on My Mind (Tom) at Florida Studio Theatre, and La Cage Aux Folles (Mercedes) at Merry-Go-Round Theatre. Mark G. Leggieri (Production Tenor/Ensemble/understudy Dexter and Diction Coach) has a BA in Theatre and Speech from Wagner College in NYC. Off-Broadway: New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (Patience, Utopia Limited). Favorite regional credits: Into the Woods, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?, Pippin, and Once Upon a Mattress. Laura Leitheiser (Ensemble/understudy Lina) recently graduated from AMDA and is ecstatic to be touring with Singin' in the Rain. Favorite roles include Angel (Best Little Whorehouse in Texas), Gladys (42nd Street), Minnie (West Side Story), and Cora (Will Rogers' Follies). Love to Mom, Dad, Mark, and Andy for their support. Liz O'Donnell (Ensemble/understudy Kathy) is thrilled to be a part of Singin' in the Rain. Liz holds a BFA in Music Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Favorite roles include Jacquie in Me and My Girl, Baker's Wife in Into the Woods, Ariel in Footloose!, and Gussie in Merrily We Roll Along. Thanks to her family for all their love and support!! Paul Radford (Rod/Ensemble/understudy Tenor) is loving every minute of his life because he's doing what he loves for a living! Here's wishing the same for you! Thanks to everyone who is helping me on my way. "Dream the impossible dream, and you'll reach the unreachable star." Jason B. Schmidt (Diction Coach/Ensemble/understudy Phillips) joins Singin' in the Rain fresh from his one-man show These Be Ingenues in NYC. A graduate of Adelphi University, Jason's regional credits include playing a sweet transvestite, a cowardly lion, a wealthy Brit, the class nerd, and most recently a dancing caterpillar in Wonderland. He's thrilled to be part of the Singin' cast. Kelly L. Shook (Kathy Selden) from Hudson, NY, is thrilled to be touring the USA after spending last year in Moscow playing Anytime Annie in 42nd Street. She has worked extensively at the Mac-Haydn Theatre and is a summa cum laude graduate of Wagner College. Love and endless thanks to her family and friends. "It's great to be a Shook!" Brad Simanski (Ensemble) is thrilled to be touring with Singin' in the Rain. He has a BFA in Fine Arts from The Boston Conservatory's Musical Theatre Program. Some favorite roles include Chuck in Footloose!, George in George M!, The Rat King in The Nutcracker, and Cletus in Lone Star. Brad would like to thank everyone who has been there to support him and provide ample love, especially his family, roommates, and Liz. Adam Ryan Tackett (Past Ensemble) Graduate from Shenandoah Conservatory. Adam worked for Tokyo Disneyland (Cinderellabration) and Fiesta Texas (Rockin' at Rockville High). Favorite roles include Will Parker (Oklahoma!), Charley Kringas (Merrily We Roll Along), Billy Lawlor (42nd Street), Joseph Taylor, Jr. (Allegro), and Abel (Children of Eden). "Thanks to friends and family for love and support." Heather Wahl (Ensemble) holds a BFA in dance from Wright State University and has choreographed/performed in over 50 productions. Favorites include Rex (Anne Boleyn), Joseph… (Mrs. Potiphar), Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Dawne), 42nd Street (Diane Lorimar), and Dancing at Lughnasa (Chris Mundy). Heather would like to thank her husband, Chris, for supporting her "theatre habit." I miss you! Sandra Weinthal (Dora Baily/Miss Dinsmore/Ensemble) most recently toured Europe with three shows directed and choreographed by Wayne Cilento and Jerome Vivona. Graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Theatre and Dance from UNH. She is a drama and dance teacher in NJ and NYC. Love to M, D, and all who believed in and inspired me. |
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Who's Who in the Crew? Trinity Wheeler (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be on the road with Singin' in the Rain. International Tours: West Side Story. National Tours: Crazy For You, The Scarlet Pimpernell (2nd National), George M!, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Funny Girl, A Holiday Spectacular on Ice, Damn Yankees, and State Fair. Regional/Stock: Jesus Christ Superstar, Into the Woods, A Piece of My Heart, My Way, and Auntie Mame. Michael Ursua (Conductor) is thrilled to be conducting one of his all-tim favorite shows. This is his second adventure on the road with Singin' in the Rain. He was featured as The Production Tenor in the 1997 national tour of Singin' in the Rain. He has musically directed/conducted numerous New York and regional productions including State Fair, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, George M!, and many others. Onstage credits include roles such as Oscar (42nd Street), L.M. (Pump Boys & Dinettes), The Padre (Man of LaMancha), Charlie Davenport (Annie Get Your Gun) and many others. Thanks to family, friends, Kelly, and Patrick. Enjoy the show! |