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J.K. Simmons, who won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance in the film WHIPLASH, is an accomplished singer, actor and director. He also won the BAFTA, Golden Globe and SAG awards for this performance. In theatre, he appeared in the national tour of the musical DOONESBURY—where T.O. Sterrett was the Associate Conductor—and on Broadway, J.K. co-starred in productions of PETER PAN, GUYS AND DOLLS, and LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR. In addition to his co-starring television roles on OZ and THE CLOSER, J.K. has had a very successful career in film, playing pivotal roles in SPIDER MAN (2002), HIDALGO, JUNO, UP IN THE AIR and many other films, and will co-star in the upcoming TERMINATOR: GENISYS.
Ken Prymus is a singer and actor who became famous early in his career for singing the theme song from the hit movie M*A*S*H. He starred on Broadway in THE WIZ, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN', and CATS, where he portrayed “Old Deuteronomy” for seven years! He also has starred in various musical theatre productions in major regional theatre companies, on U.S. national tour, in the West End in London, and in Europe. His television career includes appearances on THE SOPRANOS, NYPD BLUE, LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, and the Academy Awards.
Brigid Brady: Broadway-THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, NationalTour:THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER. Toronto-SHOWBOAT directed by Harold Prince. Regional Theaters: Arena Stage, The Guthrie Theater, St. Louis Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, IRT, Pioneer and The Walnut Street Theater. Recordings: “Broadway the Concert” with the London National Symphony. Brigid has been a soloist with many symphonies including the Houston Symphony, The Portland Symphony, The Milwakee Symphony, The Jerusalem Philharmonic and the Gothemburg Symphony. Television: SUCCESSION, POWER BOOK 3-RAISING KANAN, LAW AND ORDER, CONVICTION, THE SOPRANOS, HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA, GOSSIP GIRL, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and many commercials. www.brigidbrady.com
Anne Allgood has appeared on Broadway in CAROUSEL, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (also singing on the soundtrack of the animated feature), and IMAGINARY FRIENDS. National tours include PARADE, FLOYD COLLINS and URINETOWN. Anne has worked in regional theaters from coast to coast. Currently based in Seattle, she has starred at every major theater there, in such plays as MARY STUART, THE WOMEN, OLD TIMES, ANGELS IN AMERICA, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU and CYMBELINE among others. In musical theater her credits include SWEENEY TODD, CANDIDE, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, OKLAHOMA, COMPANY, THE MUSIC MAN, MEMPHIS, TITANIC, JANE EYRE, GYPSY, THE SECRET GARDEN and many more.
Joe Locarro is a performer, director, choreographer, and producer for theatre, film, television, and concert dance. On Broadway, he performed in CATS (as Munkustrap), RAGTIME, THE GOODBYE GIRL, MERLIN, and the original company of LES MISERABLES (as Enjolras). In addition to directing theatrical productions at regional theatres and colleges, he has directed extensively in film and television, including FINDING BILLY (nominated for Best Director and Best Documentary at the New York Emmy Awards). He also is guest director for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s live broadcasts, and his company, Suspension Productions, has created videos for over 30 dance companies and corporations around the world. http://www.spnpro.com/
Michele Colbert Krantz is a musician and former recording engineer who now resides in Los Angeles, where she is an elementary school principal and continues to be involved in music and acting, performing in local and regional theater and in broadcast commercials. After graduating with a BFA in music composition from SUNY Purchase, Michele worked with a variety of artists including Darlene Love, Dr. John, Corey Glover, and Will Calhoun. In addition to performing, Michele has provided music arrangements and orchestrations for the Canyon Theatre Guild. She most recently performed as a part of the Raising the Curtain Foundation’s children’s theater program, Saturday’s Kids.