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US TOUR Scott M. Ellis is Company Manager for "Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience" www.dinosaurlive.com Flint Hawes is Musical Director for the 2nd National Tour of "Wicked" www.wickedthemusical.com Jason Wetzel is Musical Director for "The Drowsy Chaperone" National Tour www.drowsychaperoneontour.com Musician & Songwriter Joe Jencks on US Tour	COMING TO BROADWAY   friend Scott Taylor Rollison is Stage Manager for this new musical World Premiere In Chicago Fall 2009, On Broadway Spring 2010 For additional information, www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com
INTERNATIONAL Karl Wahl performs in two productions aboard the cruise ship, Disney Wonder. In "Hercules," Karl plays the title role and in "Sleeping Beauty," Karl plays Prince Phillip.
FILM Hedy Burress plays Laura in "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009), Gloria in "Open House" (2004), Ruthis Walker in "Valentine" (2001), Linda Barrows in "If These Walls Could Talk"  (1996) and Maddy Wirtz in "Foxfire" (1996) . Ben J. Davis plays Papageno in "The Magic Flute" (2006) and Father Daniel Gilroy in "Miriam" (2007) www.benjaminjaydavis.com Blake Logan plays Paul in "Gutter King" (2009)  and the title role Simon Kraus in the independent feature "The Miseducation of Simon Kraus" (2010) www.blakelogan.biz www.themiseducationofsimonkraus.com Michael Maize plays Thorwald in "The Grind" (2010), Officer Gabriel in "Portland" (2009), Ryan the Band's Mnager in "Youthful Journeys of the World" (2009) and Daniel in "National Trasure: Book of Secrets" (2007)  www.MichaelMaize.com Kyle Nudo of plays The Mime in "One Wish" 2010, Josh Michaels in "Last Exit" (2008), a German Soldier in "Leatherheads" (2008) and Gary in "The Wicksboro Incident"  (2003) www.kylenudo.com    Adam Sears is composer for the films "Match" (2009) & "Hollywood and Vine" (2008), as a film actor played Evers in "Sludge" (2007) & Jeremy in "A Lot to Ask" (2005), and served as Second Assistant Director for the film "Hollywood and Vine" (2008) www.adamsears.com	NOW ON BROADWAY LaVon Fisher-Wilson has been tapped to play Matron “Mama” Morton in the Broadway company of Chicago, beginning November 14, the day the hit musical revival celebrates its twelfth anniversary and 5,000th performance. She replaces Carol Woods.  Fisher-Wilson has appeared on Broadway and in the national tour of The Color Purple and also toured in Dreamgirls. Her regional credits include Jelly’s Last Jam, Once on This Island, Crowns, Chicago, Smokey Joe’s Cafe and The Who’s Tommy. Chicago continues its run at the Ambassador Theatre with a cast that includes Charlotte d’Amboise as Roxie Hart, Brenda Braxton as Velma Kelly, Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.   It's won six Tony Awards, attracted gazillions of star performers and been turned into an Academy Award-winning film (which nabbed six Oscars), and on November 16, the Fosse-fueled Broadway institution known as Chicago turned 12 years old while simultaneously celebrating its 5,000th performance. Those are the facts, ma'am, but there's nothing by the book about this glorious musical hit. Chicago, which began previews at the Richard Rodgers on October 23, 1996 (transferring twice before ending up at its current home, the Ambassador Theatre, in 2003), celebrated its birthday and big five-oh-oh-oh with stars Charlotte d'Amboise, Brenda Braxton, Tom Hewitt, LaVon Fisher-Wilson and Raymond Bokhour.
COMPOSITION In 2006, Kerry Muzzey became a full-time composer; his music can be heard on many tv shows including, Oprah, The Martha Stewart Show, 1000 Places to See Before You Die, and Kathy Griffin’s Life on the D List. Kerry’s music can be heard in the films Amexicano, Hole in the Paper Sky, and The Unforeseen, a documentary produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick and premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival winning an Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary. Kerry is currently developing a TV show and a movie with Jessica Biel’s production company, Iron Ocean Films, and scoring several series pilots for The History Channel, and the Discovery Channel’s Apocalypse How? He recently had a new album released on iTunes. www.kerrymuzzey.com
TELEVISION Hedy Burress plays Tessa in "Hallmark Channel's Elevator Girl" (2010) Airing on Hallmark Channel Feb 13 at 9 & 11 p.m., Feb 14 @ 9 p.m., Feb 19 @ 8 p.m., and Feb 20 @ 3 p.m. Joshua M. LeBar provides the voice for Flash Thompson on "The Spectacular Spider-man" and plays Josh Weinstein in HBO's "ENTOURAGE" Cast of "BOSTON COMMON" Hedy Burress played Wyleen Pritchett in "Boston Common"	IN DEVELOPMENT Marvin Hamlisch and Rupert Holmes will write the songs, and legendary actor, director, writer and producer Jerry Lewis will make his theatrical directorial debut with the new Broadway musical, The Nutty Professor, based on the 1963 film that Lewis starred in and co-wrote. With music by Academy Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Hamlisch and a book and lyrics by multiple Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Rupert Holmes, the musical is aiming for a bow on Broadway in the 2010-11 season and is being produced by Loud Watch Productions, LLC. Orlando performer and friend Michael Andrew has been cast to play the title role. The screenplay for "The Nutty Professor" was written by Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond. The film also starred Lewis in what went on to be one of his most famous roles and successful films. Lewis stated, "I was born with show business in my blood and working on Broadway gets it coursing through my veins like no other place can. Marvin and Rupert have given one of my favorite and most enduring films…a hilarious and gorgeous adaptation for Broadway and I could not be happier. Does this story sing and dance? You bet it does."
WRITERS Joelle Charbonneau newest mystery "Skating Around The Law" will be coming in the Fall of 2010. www.joellecharbonneau.net Laurel Clark works in Show Development and Writing for Disney Cruise Lines James Jacob Pierre horoscope columns are found in monthly style magazines published in over 34 countries and weekly publications through out NYC. www.ausetgypsy.com	VIDEO GAMES Hedy Burress is the voice of Yuna in "Final Fantasy X" and "Final Fantasy X-2", also in "Kingdom Hearts II"
ARIZONA Julie Cardia is playing "Momma Rose" in Gypsy at the Arizona Broadway Theatre in Phoenix. www.julliecardia.com	MUSICIAN HIGHLIGHTS friend Joe Jencks in concert Fall 2006, Swallow Hill Concert Hall, Denver Colorado. Photo by Reggie Barrett For Contact & Bookings Turtle Bear Music Toll-Free (877) 485-2479 or (206) 619-4104 joejencks@hotmail.com www.joejencks.com friend Joe Armstong's "Joshua Tree" For Contact & Bookings Greentown Records, 314 Lafayette Street, Glendale, CA 91205 email@joearmstrong.com wwww.joearmstrong.com Formed in 1999, 56 Hope Road is made up of vocalist/guitarist Dave Hamilton, drummer Greg Fundis, upright bassist Chad Sanders, saxophonist Casey Fitzpatrick, and often augmented by vocalist Anne Katzfey, and percussionist Matt Katzfey. 56 Hope Road was recently announced the #1 Road Warrior Band by the renowned online musical resource, JamBase.com as well as HomeGrown Music Network, gaining national attention for their energetic live shows and relentless tour schedule totaling 660 shows throughout 2007, 2006 and 2005. For Contact & Bookings Greg Fundis gfundis@56hoperd.com Booking: 312.952.8699 www.56hoperd.com Although Lorin Lemme faced the usual challenges of a professional musician trying to find his niche, he found his calling in the genre of Christian rock.  His band, 1000 Generations, signed with Varietal Records (Vineyard Music, distributed by Warner Brothers), and recently finished their August 4 national release, “Turn Off The Lesser Lights” in Los Angeles, where they mixed tracks with David Bianco, who has produced albums for Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and AC/DC. In addition, the group tours extensively, playing shows at various festivals, college campuses, and churches. Prior to signing with Varietal, the band received numerous accolades for their independently released debut album.  Worship Leader Magazine called it “the best new worship album of the year.” Christian Music Today named them one of “Ten Independent Artists You Should Know About.” Additionally, the band was awarded two Gospel Music Association Awards including the “Grand Prize Song of the Year” for their efforts.
CALIFORNIA Joe Armstrong is working with a new band and has an album due out this summer. Ketih Saltojanes is a Puppeteer with Muzar Entertainment. www.KetihSaltojanes.com Jamey Schrick is starring as Chester in "Bark! The Musical" one of the longest running shows in Los Angeles stage history.
FLORIDA   PJ Albert is Business Manager of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Orlando Adam Bellas & Charlie Downs part of Six Degrees Improv of Winter Park Fred Berning Jr. is Producer of Excellent Adventure Productions  www.ExcellentAdventureProductions.com Jennifer Bonner is Director of the Drama Department at Wekiva High School in Apopka Melissa Mason Braillard is Company Manager of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Orlando www.melissamason.net James Brenlinger is a Theatre Teacher at Lake Howell High School Mary Britt is Executive Director of Ocala Civic Theatre in Ocala Janna Cardia as Rona Lisa Perretti in "Spelling Bee" Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach www.jannacardia.com David Charles is an Associate Professor of Theatre & Dance at Rollins College in Winter Park Laurel Clark is Show Director / Entertainment Manager for Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows in Orlando where she casts, rehearses and schedules a company of over 50 actors. John DiDonna is Co-Producing Artistic Director of The Empty Spaces Theatre Company Jaimz Dillman is Owner of K.I.S.S. Events. www.kissevents.net Chris Greening in Director of Bands at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando Anne Hering is Director of Training at Orlando Shakespeare Theater www.annehering.com Bob Kodzis is President and Chief Creative Catalyst of Flight of Ideas, Inc.  www.flightofideas.net Margot Haliday Knight is President & CEO os United Arts of Central Florida www.unitedarts.cc Beth Marshall is Producing Artistic Director for Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival www.orlandofringe.org and Producing Artistic Director Beth Marshall Presents www.bethmarshallpresents.com Meghan Moroney in "Sound of Music" at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville, Jaime Mykins is Operations Manager at Orlando Shakespeare Theater www.orlandoshakes.org Margaret Nolan owner of KangaGirl Productions in Orlando www.kangagirlproductions.com Janine Papin is Fine Arts Chair at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park www.trinityprep.org Ken Rush is Director of Theatre for West Orange High School in Winter Garden. Darlene Stewart is Artistic Director of Storybook Theatre Company in Deland www.sandstheatercenter.com Michael Walters is Vice President of New Talent Development of Coast 2 Coast Star Entertainment / and the only 'Dame Edna' impersonator fully-endorsed by the original. Michael Wanzie playright www.wanzieworks.com and producer www.wanzie.com in Orlando
ILLINOIS  Jennifer Armstrong is Director of Community Arts Development Programs for the Illinois Arts Council in Chicago. Angel Barrette of the Lakeside Singers is a 24-voice professional vocal ensemble that performs music "From Renaissance to Rock" in the Chicago area.  www.lakesidesingers.com Corey Blake is President/Founder of Writers of the Round Table Inc. is a full service writing company specializing in the Development, Marketing, and Distribution of Exceptionally written content.  www.writersoftheroundtable.com Andy Blanco plays Tenor Sax for Chicago's #1 Blues Brothers Tribute Band "The Blooze Brothers" www.SweetHomeChicagoBand.com and plays for "Professor John", Chicago's  Rhythm and Blues with a New Orleans Twist www.professorjohn.com Gretchen Ozee Cawthon of Decatur owns and operates an inspirational web site called "Girls Can't WHAT?"  www.girlscantwhat.com Kristy Condor Cole is a Junior High Theater and Choral Director for the Williamsville School District in Williamsville.   Amy Kahne Dickenson is weekend air personality "Birdie" on Lite Rock WNNS 98.7 FM in Springfield.  www.wnns.com Michael Engelhardt is Music Director of the Greater Decatur Chorale & the Decatur Park Singers and Music Faculty at Millikin University Greg Ferguson is Co-Exec Producer of the Willow Creek Association Leadership Summit www.willowcreek.com Corri Feuerstein is Artistic Director of the Chicago theatre company Will Act For Food (WAFF), Lisa Hackman is Artistic Director for WAFF Boston, Scott Pasko serves as Executive Director and Tony Piscotti is the Webmaster of www.willactforfood.com Dan Ford is Choral Director at Elliot Avenue Baptist Church and a Choral Director with Springfield Public Schools. Dave Hamilton, Anne Hamilton-Katzfey & Matt Katzfey of 56 Hope Road. www.56hoperd.com Jeremy Landig is Choral Director for Plainfield South and Central Schools in Plainfield. Mark Wienand is Orchestra Director at King College Prep High School in Chicago	RECENTLY ON BROADWAY friend LaVon Fisher-Wilson lavonfisherwilson.com of the Original Production of The Color Purple on Broadway friend Joe Machota, played Sky in Original Broadway production of Mamma Mia friend Jessica Wright of the Original Broadway production of LoveMusik friend Gary Kilmer of the Broadway's revival production of Chicago
INDIANA  Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth Batton appearing with Indianapolis Opera in the title role in "Carmen" www.elizabethbatton.com Greg Shearon is Senior Planner for the City of Mishawaka Matthew Konrad Tippel is Director of Music for Allisonville Christian Church in Indianapolis and is Marketing Manager for the Indianapolis Opera
IOWA Patrick Stinson is Producing Artistic Director for the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre www.patrickstinson.com www.clintonshowboat.org
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MISSOURI   Melanie Melcher-Cuthbertson is a member of the professional 24-voice Kansas City Chorale  www.kschorale.org and Director of Worship Arts at Leawood United Methodist Church in Leawood, Kansas www.leawoodumc.org
NEVADA Bryan Lefeber is one of the four Nowhere Men in "The Beatles LOVE of Cirque Du Soleil", fans of The Beatles, are the zeitgeist of LOVE, evoking the enduring camaraderie, impassioned spirit and wide-eyed aspiration of both the band and their generation.  Now playing at the Mirage in Las Vegas.	DRAMATURGY former student Brittany Arielle Heitling was nominated for an award through KCACTF for her work as Dramaturg for "A Lesson Before Dying".  Congratulations Brittany!
NEW JERSEY Gary Kilmer was a dancer, singer, and actor on and off Broadway for ten years before moving to Asbury and taking a job at a university in Newark. He had heard of Habitat, and had close friends and family involved with our chapter. This led him to become involved. He is now leading the ReStore in its quest to reach “the next level.” With the help of many dedicated volunteers, Kilmer is trying to get the store cleaned up and organized, creating a more pleasant environment for shoppers. The quality of the products being sold is also being set at a higher standard. Kilmer spoke of reaching out to local furniture stores, church groups, and various other community organizations that may be able to donate a better caliber product. “If customers could get a better quality and more unique product, and the store could make more money, then that money would ultimately go to building more houses,” Kilmer commented. Gary Kilmer, manager of Coastal Habitat for Humanitys ReStore in Asbury Park, is pictured with Maureen Mulligan, executive director of Coastal Habitat. read more at www.coastalhabitat.org/news/newsletters/chfh_newsletter_summer-08.pdf www.thecoaster.net/wordpress/2008/05/01/the-b-plot-it%E2%80%99s-spring/	OPERA friend and Mezzo-Soprano Elizabeth Batton www.www.elizabethbatton.com One of the most promising young singers essaying the operatic repertoire, Elizabeth Batton was a grand winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2003, she was the first recipient of the Alton E. Peters Award, and was delighted to join the Metropolitan Opera roster in 2003 for Schoenberg’s Moses and Aaron. friend Mathew Edwardsen www.mathewedwardsen.com this tenor sings with opera companies throughout the U.S. January-March 2010 - Studio Artist with Sarasota Opera (Covering Canio/Turiddu) in Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci - (Sarasota Opera - Sarasota, FL)  June 2010 - World premiere opera: Marie's Orchard - (Center Stage Opera - Canoga Park, CA) January 2011 - As Roméo in Roméo et Juliette (Townsend Opera Players - Modesto, CA)
NEW MEXICO Jonathan Saeger is Middle School Choral Director for Rio Rancho Public Schools.	DESIGN Jesse LeNoir is an Actor www.jesselenoir.com & Fasion Designer www.houseofkilroy.com for House of Kilroy.  He will be appearing as a contestant on Season 7 of Project Runway on the Lifetime Network...  Jesse, make it work! For additional information on the  Jesse on Project Runway.. www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/project-runway-designers/jesse-lenoir
NEW ORLEANS Meredith Long is a Theatre Teacher with St. Tammny Parish School Board. Cameron MacDonell is a freelance Set and Lighting Designer in the New Orleans area. Dina Schaefer is an amazing artist and freelance theatre professional (scenic design, stage management, make-up artist) in the New Orleans area.
NEW YORK Grady Dennis is a Men's Clothier of the Oliver Spencer boutique in New York's West Village www,oliverspencer.co.uk Kenneth Floyd is a Bass with The Metropolitan Opera in NYC. Krista Lynn Peckyno is a Marketing Associate with Axiom Sports and Entertainment in NYC.  Moving to Contracts Administration at SONY in 2010. Andrea Pelloquin is Education Manager and coordinates Marketing for Student and Teacher Programs for Jazz at Lincoln Center.  www.jazzatlincolncenter.org Scott Taylor Rollison is Stage Manager for "The Addams Family, a new musical" coming to Broadway sping 2010-- formally stage manager of Broadway's "Curtains" at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre & "Little Women" at the August Wilson Theatre. (see poster above) Jessica Wright is Paquette in the New York Opera production of Bernstein's operetta "Candide"--formally appreared in Broadway's production of Stephen Sondheim's "Company" at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.	DANCE Jakob Karr is a sophomore at Fordham University in New York. In 2008, he was named New York City Dance Alliance’s National Senior Outstanding Dancer.  He is currently a finalist on the FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance". "Keep dancing to the stars Jakob!  Proud of you!"
OKLAHOMA Lemuel Bardeguez is Community Arts Program Director for the Oklahoma Arts Council Kevin Pruiett is Associate Professor of Music (Trumpet, Jazz) at Oklahoma Baptist University	THEME PARKS WALT DISNEY WORLD ORLANDO David Almeida, Elizabeth Bailey, Melissa Mason Braillard, David Chernault, Jim Doyle, Katie Hammond, Charles E. Harris, Luerne Herrera, David Kelley, Robyn Pedretti Kelly, Jesse LeNoir, Heather Leonardi, Ashley Locheed, Chase Padgett, Richard Regan Paul, Angela Sapolis, Michael Swickard, Jason Urbanski, Amanda Warren & Joel Warren, performers Jeff Lindburg, producer, guest talent casting manager, emtertainment manager UNIVERSAL  ORLANDO Elizabeth Bailey, Christopher Blackmon, Patrick Braillard, Mike Gill, Kyle Justin Harden, Luerne Herrera, Elaine Lanie Hoxie, David Kelley, Robyn Pedretti Kelly, Janine Klein, Heather Leonardi, Chase Padgett, Layden Sadecky, Jason Urbanski, Darren Vierday & Christopher Williams, performers Lyle Moon & JMichael Roddy, show directors
PENNSYLVANIA Kristen Burke is an Actor / Teacher with Walnut Street Theatre (Muscial Theatre got kids) in Philadelphia David Ferguson is Assistant Professor of Music at Indiana University of PA where he teaches trumpet and music education classes. Laura Ferguson is Associate Professor Of Music at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she teaches music method course and professional development to pre-service teachers and supervises student teaching.
SOUTH CAROLINA Laurel Posey is a County Coordinator in the South Carolina Arts Commission for Chester County.
TENNESSEE Jym Howe sings Tenor with he Mystery Men Quartet of Nashville.
TEXAS Patrick Dill is Director of Choirs for Anderson High School in Austin Carolyn Hanson Silvernail is releasing her third exercise DVD www.silvernailstudios.com.
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