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RENEE BANG ALLEN Dixie Dalton

Broadway: COMPANY, Joanne/Sarah standby (John Doyle, dir.), First International Tour: GRAND HOTEL, Seigfreid Holzheim (Tommy Tune, dir.), NYC: THE WILD PARTY, Queenie (Cucaracha Theatre), and several one-act productions at Ensemble Studio Theatre, including Alma Jean Jordan in Horton Foote’s THE MIDNIGHT CALLER. Regional: OKLAHOMA!, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, CHICAGO (Weston Playhouse), THE MIDNIGHT CALLER, and GETTING FRANKIE MARRIED (H.B.T.S.). Film: SEX FARCE, Bootsy (Evan Greenberg, dir.), BERNADETTE, ETC., Bernadette (David Perlman, dir.). TV: ANOTHER WORLD, and LOVING.

RUBEN FLORES Oscar Guererro

After a successful career as a television and stage performer in Mexico City, in 2001 Mr. Flores was granted a scholarship to attend New York City’s AMDA (The American Musical and Dramatic Academy). Shortly thereafter, he made his US television debut on the premiere episode of THE CAROLINE RHEA SHOW singing with Paula Abdul. Other television credits include: LAW & ORDER - CRIMINAL INTENT, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, AS THE WORLD TURNS, GUIDING LIGHT, THE DAILY SHOW, and PICARDIA MEXICANA (Univision). On the New York stage, he has appeared in TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA at the Public Theater, KINGDOM (New York Now Festival, also at the Public), and THE PUBLIC SINGS at City Center. Ruben also performed to sold out crowds at JOE’S PUB with his solo show THE LATIN AMERICAN SONGBOOK. As a recording artist, he collaborated with the US Border Patrol on the award winning campaign NO MAS CRUCES EN LA FRONTERA. His duet, ONE TOUCH, with Stevie Holland on her album RESTLESS WILLOW, received rave reviews and was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2006. Regional credits include SOUTH PACIFIC, CATS, NIGHTCLUB (Ballet Hispanico), and the world premiere of MARIEL (Cincinnati Playhouse). While a resident of Mexico City, he performed in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and GREASE. Mr. Flores is the recipient of the Sergio Franchi Musical Scholarship, and the 2004 Bistro Award for “Outstanding Performer on the Rise.” Visit www.rubenfloresonline.com

ERIC MICHAEL GILLETT Jim Streeter

Eric Michael Gillett made his Broadway debut in the acclaimed revival of KISS ME, KATE, created the role of ‘Otis Elwell’ in SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, and appeared in the Lincoln Center production of THE FROGS, as well as NYCO’s CINDERELLA, CANDIDE, and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. Off-Broadway credits include DREAM A LITTLE DREAM, TIME AND AGAIN, BIG CITY RHYTHM, and THE GOOD COMPANIONS. National Tours: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS (Ringmaster) and DOCTOR DOLITTLE. Regional appearances include SLEUTH, ANNIE, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, CARNIVAL, ALL ABOUT US, EVITA, and PHANTOM. Television: LAW & ORDER, LAW & ORDER: SVU, ED. Film: MAID IN MANHATTAN, MY BROTHER, with Vanessa Williams, and THE PRODUCERS. A MAC and Bistro Award-winning vocalist, Eric has appeared at Town Hall, the Russian Tea Room, NJPAC, the Tilles Center and the Metropolitan Room, among many others. His solo CD’s, CAST OF THOUSANDS and SING A RAINBOW are available nationally. Eric currently teaches voice at Singers Forum and is a member of the artistic council at HB Studio. www.ericmichaelgillett.com

YVETTE GONZALEZ-NACER Joy Costa

Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer recently won a Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Female Lead in San Diego Repertory Theatre’s World Premiere of CORRIDOS REMIX, starred in the West Coast Premiere of FOUR GUYS NAMED JOSE & UNA MUJER NAMED MARIA, and was seen in WEST SIDE STORY and CABARET at Sacramento Music Circus. She has performed the leading roles in YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, STAGE DOOR, and PRIDE & PREJUDICE, and has sung with the Florida Grand Opera, Hispanic-American Lyric Theatre and Riuniti Opera, performing Nicklausse in LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN, Lisette in LA RONDINE, and Maria in LAUDA PER LA NATIVITÀ DEL SIGNORE. Yvette has performed at Carnegie Hall, for royalty and heads of state, and recently joined the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck, in a duet and as a backup singer on his World Tour. Yvette has numerous television and radio credits, has starred in several independent films and national commercials and has performed on recordings both as a singer and as a violinist, She is currently touring with 3 MO’ DIVAS, and recording her first original solo album for release this winter 2007. “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.”

ANTWAYN HOPPER Ken Robinson

Antwayn Hopper is a 2007 Music Theatre graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. Some CMU credits includes the Soldier in HELLO, AGAIN!, the Watchman in THE ORESTEIA and Winston in Athol Fugard's THE ISLAND, as well as Jake in SIDE SHOW, for which he was also the Associate choreographer. An alumni of the St. Louis MUNY stage, Antwayn recently played Curtis in the new Stax-musical R-E-S-P-E-C-T at the NYS&F Festival. He also portrayed Jan the Elder in the new musical workshop of YEAST NATION by the Tony award winning creators of URINTETOWN, and can be heard as Frederick Douglass on the original sound recording for PCLO's THE UNION! Honor to G for his many blessings and love to W&L! antwaynhopper.com

SEAN JENNESS Buddy McCormick

Sean’s theatrical credits include AT LEAST IT'S PINK at Ars Nova, ALL HER FACES at La Mama, the World premiere of ALMOST HEAVEN at the Denver Center, Berger in HAIR at the Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Pinball Lad in the national tour of the Who's TOMMY. He is the lead singer of the DOUG FLUTIE BAND (featuring the legendary quarterback), ANYTHING FOR LOAF (America's premier Meat Loaf tribute- although we're fairly sure there's only one) and GROOVE BUFFET (a 9 piece classic soul/r&b revue). He has done a zillion jingles and voiceovers for products you probably used this morning, and he lives in NJ with his wife and daughter. www.seanjenness.com

ERIC WILLIAM MORRIS Ron Wallinski

Eric made his Broadway debut this past spring in CORAM BOY. His regional credits include THE RINK at the Cape Playhouse, THE DUEL at the New Jersey Repertory Theatre, and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Illustrious Theatre Company. For television he has been seen on LAW AND ORDER, and will soon appear in the pilot episode of the series NEW AMSTERDAM, which will air this fall on FOX. Eric is a recent graduate of the Circle in the Square Theatre School.

MICHELLE M. ROBINSON Charlese Johnson

Michelle began her formal dance training at the DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM under the tutelage of Arthur Mitchell and Karl Shook. While there, as a member of the corps-de-ballet, she also appeared with the renowned MARIE BROOKS CHILDREN’S DANCE THEATRE. A recipient of The Harry Belafonte Performing Arts Scholarship, Ms. Robinson attended the State University of New York at Purchase, graduating with a BFA in dance. From Europe to Broadway, Michelle has appeared in such acclaimed productions as SOPHISTICATED LADIES, CAN-CAN, DREAMGIRLS, THE TEMPEST, JELLY’S LAST JAM, THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG, BLACK AND BLUE, SWEET CHARITY, and is presently an original cast member of the smash Broadway revival of CHICAGO. For television, she has most recently been seen on the daytime drama ONE LIFE TO LIVE in the role of Mrs. Sharp, and the HBO Special LACKAWANA BLUES.

DAVID SHIH Sammy Kilroy

Dave appeared in Gotham Stage Company's SAKE WITH THE HAIKU GEISHA at The Perry Street Theater. Other theater credits include: 365 PLAYS/365 DAYS (The Public Theater/SALT Theater), THE AMERICAN CLOCK, and CAGED VISIONS (HB Playwrights Foundation), PING PONG DIPLOMACY (59E59 Theaters), STOCKHOLM BROOKLYN (Cherry Lane Theatre), and ROUNDING THIRD (Millbrook Playhouse). Film/TV credits include: SAVING FACE (Sony Picture Classics), ALL MY CHILDREN (ABC), INTERPOL INVESTIGATES (National Geographic Channel). David directed THE CRANBERRIES: DOORS AND WINDOWS CD-Rom for the Irish Rock band THE CRANBERRIES. His voice can also be heard in the video games GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS, and THE WARRIORS (Rockstar Games). He sings as well in THE COLLEGIATE CHORALE at Carnegie Hall.

CATHY TRIEN Diesel Wilson

Broadway: GYPSY, Rene,u/s Bernadette Peters,strippers et al. (Sam Mendes, dir). GREASE, Marty (Jeff Calhoun, dir) Off-Broadway: THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, u/s Jeannie, Linoeium, Betty (Betsy Kelso, dir). ZOMBIE PROM, Coco (Phil McKinley, dir)cast recording. National Tours: GREASE, Marty. HAIR, 25th Anniversary Tour, Shiela. Regional theatre: lots. Cathy was a regular on Disney's HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS, the series, as well as Stacey in the film POOTIE TANG. She can be seen as well as heard in GRAND THEFT AUTO'S VICE CITY STORIES, as well as in many national commercials. She lives in NYC with her two insane but gorgeous children, Keaton and Cali and her beautiful man, actor Daniel Stewart Sherman.