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Tony been a professional in the Entertainment Industry for over 3 decades. Originally a South Jersey native he started as an actor performing for Busch Gardens Live Entertainment, Moscow Theatre of The Arts, and touring with Dallas/Ft. Worth Shakespeare. He graduated Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) with a BA in Theatre and a minor in Vocal Performance. Tony moved to Chicago and continued acting while beginning PR/Marketing and producing/directing for live theatre as a founding member of Chicago's Close Call Theatre. He was the Promotion Director for Chicago's Weigel (why-gull) Broadcasting Co. (Ch. 26 "The U") working with Judge Judy, Queen Latifah, Bob Eubanks, and more. He then moved to LA performing with Glendale Centre Theatre, The Eclectic Theatre, and Candlelight Pavilion Theatre earning an Inland Empire Theatre Award Nomination for best Supporting Actor as Sancho in their production of Man of LaMancha. Also in LA he acted in commercials and films including Lionsgate's The Last Godfather alongside Harvey Keitel and Jason Mewes. Tony is now Creative Director for the Game Show TV Channel , and just completed work on his first musical PEACH BOY.@tonypzotto www.tonypinizzotto.com www.peachboymusical.com@peachboymusical SFX by Zapsplat

Kelly O grew up in Portland, Maine where an early love for dance turned into focused ballet training. She studied with Portland Ballet, American Ballet Theater, The Washington Ballet, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater before working with Omaha Theater Ballet and The Roxey Ballet. Embracing massive change, Kelly then moved to Las Vegas to take a job with the world renowned Jubilee! where she learned the ropes as a bona fide Las Vegas showgirl. From there, Kelly has performed in several Las Vegas productions including: Jerry Mitchell’s Peepshow, Fantasy, Criss Angel’s The Supernaturalists,The Matt Goss Show, Purple Reign, and Crazy Girls. At the legendary Caesar’s Palace, Kelly had the honor of playing the role of Cleopatra, welcoming guests throughout the property. She also has extensive experience as a go-go dancer in the hottest night clubs in Las Vegas. Kelly can be seen as a dancer in the music videos for Ce Lo Green’s I Want You, and The Weeknd’s Earned It.Excited to start a new chapter, Kelly and her husband, Simon, are moving to Cyprus later this year.@callme_kelly_oYouTube: Kelly O SFX by Zapsplat

Chris is a Filipino-American performer, producer and educator. He has toured nationally and abroad since graduating from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He is a Culture Push Fellow for Utopian Practice, and Queens Council on the Arts: Community Engagement Commissioning grantee for his self-produced project Co-written, which involves collaborative songwriting with young people of color. With this community-based project, he has paired renowned musicians—such as champion beatboxers Mark Martin and Kaila Mullady—with future songwriters in non-traditional settings. Chris recently produced the NYT Critic’s Pick, TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever at JACK. Previously he served as Associate Producer for the Obie Award winning Ma-Yi Theater (KPOP, Teenage Dick). He currently works and performs at La MaMa ETC in the East Village alongside resident theatre artists and puppeteers. He has sung at Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub, National Sawdust, and is currently developing a song series anchored around his experience of folk music as a child of Filipino immigrants. @chrisiggiechrisignacio.comfacebook.com/chrisiggie SFX by Zapsplat

Jaimee was born in Phoenix, AZ and attended the University of Arizona after which she joined the cast of EFX Alive in Las Vegas. Having trained in gymnastics as she grew up she began performing on aerial apparatuses and dancing at Studio 54 Vegas. She has performed in Ivan Kane's "Forty Deuce", Le Reve, "The Dream", and assisted in the opening of Cirque du Soleil's first nightclub, "LIGHT" at Mandalay Bay, and many others. She has performed in almost every style, venue type, and setting imaginable! Jaimee's artistic and creative skill lead to the creation of her own company where she choreographs, directs, and produces shows and custom experience for stage productions, corporate events, industrials, and nightclubs throughout the USA! @jaimee_kay@JKayChoreography SFX by Zapsplat

Austin Ku is an award-winning NYC actor who recently appeared in the star-studded Stephen Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration Take Me to the World (on YouTube and Broadway.com). NYC/Off-Broadway credits include principal roles in David Henry Hwang’s new musical Soft Power at The Public Theater, and John Doyle’s revival of Pacific Overtures at Classic Stage Company. He has performed internationally and regionally with Soft Power, Chinglish, Miss Saigon, The King and I, and more. He has also been a featured performer at Carnegie Hall and the Boston Pops. Awards include StageSceneLA, Dean Goodman, and WISE Awards... plus nominations for Barrymore, BroadwayWorld, and IRNE Awards. Film and TV credits include Detective Chinatown 2, Sleeping With Other People, “Billions”, “Bull”, “Homeland”, “Shades of Blue”, “Sneaky Pete”, “Younger”, and more. Training: Boston Conservatory.@secretaustinman www.Austin-Ku.comSFX by Zapsplat

Melissa is a Baltimore native, DC trained, NYC performer in musical theatre. She has been seen on many stages across the US in shows such as Oklahoma! at Denver Center of the Performing Arts, The Wiz at Ford’s Theatre, and Pippin at Summer Theatre of New Canaan. She is also the creator and host of a new children's podcast called Stoopkid Stories which is now making its way into households all over the world. She is a lover of Christ, Cookies, and all things creative. @melly_musicPodcast & Social Media: @stoopkidstories SFX by Zapsplat

Kelly performed in Jubilee! for nearly 7 years. After Jubilee she began laser and show production. In 2017 she won 2 First Place Ilda Laser Design awards for programming and laser choreography. She has appeared on several TV shows including: Discovery TV's "Outrageous Acts of Science", MTVs "Amazingness" and The CW's "The Big Stage". Kelly is also the VP and Associate Creative Director of Q Productions Las Vegas.@ladylightlasergirlladylightlaser.comfacebook.com/LadyLightLLC SFX by Zapsplat

Eric holds a BFA from university of the arts in Philadelphia. Credits include: The Bermuda dance company, Busch gardens, Williamsburg Elion dance theater, where he earned the rank of soloist principal, dancer, and guest choreographer. Koresh dance company. Don Arden's Jubilee. Viking ocean cruise lines. North American touring cast of Disney's The Lion King.  @ebjdancefacebook.com/ebjdanceebjdance.com  SFX by Zapsplat

Otto began classical training at two years old. He performed for Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher's wedding. Otto holds a bachelors in Classical and Jazz performance, a masters in Jazz performance, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Classical Performance. He made his debut in 2011 with the Long Beach Symphony Pops featuring Ben Vereen. He also performs in Las Vegas Strip at Pop String, Human Nature, and Cirque du Soleil’s “O”. @ottodoesmusic SFX by Zapsplat

Brad is best known for playing Victor Pascow in the original PET SEMATARY. Other horror works include the films LOST SOULS and ANNABELLE: CREATION, and television productions THE DIARY OF ELLEN RIMBAUER, STEPHEN KING’S GOLDEN YEARS, MONSTERS and GRIMM. He is also well known to sci-fi fans for his appearances on several STAR TREK episodes, as well as STARGATE, HEROES and THE LEFTOVERS. Brad wrote, produced and directed an award winning short film, RUN FOR YOUR LOVE, and LIKE A BUTTERFLY, which garnered 17 festival awards. He also teaches an on-camera acting class at his studio, BRAD’S CLASS, in Santa Monica.  @bradgreenquistbradgreenquist.combradsclass.com SFX by Zapsplat

Anthony holds a Certified Medical Assistant Degree and is a personal trainer. He also served in the USAF for 6 years. While loving his fitness journey he began looking into acting and background work. First doing multiple tv shows and movies simply as an extra and stand-in, which has led to has led to landed him bigger roles and stunt work.@tapout8363Anthony on YouTube SFX by Zapsplat

Mario is originally from Rome, Italy. After finishing high school in Rome he decided to study abroad in Wales, at Aberystwyth University to study joint honors in Film and Television Studies, as well as Drama and Theatre Studies. After obtaining his BA he began auditioning and applied to AMDA Los Angeles. He adventured out on this alone and once accepted, his dreams truly started to become achievable! @metisthemyth  SFX by Zapsplat

Jordan Craig is an international performer of opera and musical theatre. Most recently, he starred as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in the Broadway tour of The Phantom of the Opera. Jordan got his start performing at the world renowned Houston Grand Opera in such productions as Tosca, Billy Bud, and Carmen. He has also performed at The Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA, Geva Theatre Center in Rochester, NY and many many others. @heyitsjordancraig@thedoormasterclass  SFX by Zapsplat

Jazz Pianist/Composer Lisa DeSpain is the recipient of an Opera America Discovery Grant for Female Composers, a 2020 National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America Award and the winner of the 2020 Zepick Modern Opera Commission. She is also the arranger entrusted to translate Broadway’s top hits for the choral market, including Hamilton, Once, Green Day’s American Idiot, and In the Heights. She also ran away and joined the circus…twice. @despanishlisadespain.comSFX by Zapsplat

Neil has performed all over the country! Credits included: BROADWAY: Mamma Mia! NATIONAL / INT'L TOURS: Mamma Mia!, Peter Pan VEGAS: For the Record: BAZ, TOP ROCK at The Space TV: “Instinct” (CBS), “How I Met Your Mother” (CBS), The Today Show (NBC), and premier of The Meredith Vieria Show (NBC). He has also performed alongside artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, The Steve Miller Band, The Radio City Rockette's, Frankie Grande. @njstarkenbergneilstarkenberg.com  SFX by Zapsplat