Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
October 10 - November 1, 2009
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Cast
ANTHONY FEDOROV (Joseph) is honored to join The 5th Avenue Theatre family. Born in the Ukraine, Anthony moved to the United States at the age of 9. Due to a birth defect in his windpipe, Fedorov underwent a tracheotomy as a toddler and despite skepticism that he would again be able to talk, he persevered and started singing at an early age. He appeared on season four of
American Idol and placed in the top four. Fedorov recently performed at the 16th Annual BMI Latin Music Awards to honor multi-platinum recording artist Gloria Estefan. Stage Credits:
The Fantasticks (Matt) off-Broadway,
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph) Lyric Theater, Oklahoma City. After losing his brother Denis to Ewing Sarcoma cancer, Fedorov joined the Board of Directors of the Sarcoma Foundation of America to promote general awareness and to help drive fundraising efforts to find a cure.
JENNIFER PAZ (Narrator). Seattle grown, Jennifer is happy to return to The 5th after appearing in
Buddy as Maria Elena Holly. She received the 2008 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award for best lead actress in a musical for reprising her title role in
Miss Saigon (South Bay CLO). Stage highlights:
Les Miserables (Broadway),
Miss Saigon (1st National Cameron Mackintosh US Tour, Helen Hayes Award nominee, Carbonell Award Recipient),
Flower Drum Song (pre-Broadway revival Mark Taper Forum, NYC workshop),
The Last Five Years (East West Players),
Beauty and the Beast,
The Who’s Tommy and
Evita (Village Theatre),
The Fantasticks (Singapore Repertory Theatre). TV/film/recordings:
Can’t Hardy Wait,
Touched by an Angel and solo CD
Awakening.
www.LMLMusic.com. Jennifer sends much love and gratitude to her family, friends and husband Ty Kelly.
BILLY JOE HUELS (The Pharoah) of Seattle’s Dusty 45s, is thrilled to return to The 5th Avenue Theatre after his debut in 2007 as Buddy in the
Buddy Holly Story. The trumpeter, guitarist, singer and songwriter has contributed his talents to six independently-released recordings as the front man for the Dustys. They recently performed at Bumbershoot and are three-time winners of the
Seattle Weekly Music Awards. The Dusty 45s will be releasing a new CD this winter and touring nationally. Huels sends love to his wife Cathy McClure and thanks his bandmates, Jerry Battista, Kelly Van Camp and Jeff Gray. Special thanks to the man who bought him his first trumpet, Matt Huels Sr., as well as the entire Huels clan for their continued support.
www.dusty45s.com.
DAVID ALEWINE (Issachar)
DAVID ALEWINE trained at Idyllwild Arts Academy. He has danced with Atlanta Ballet, Dance Kaleidoscope and Spectrum Dance Theater. David recently performed in
Cabaret at Theater Under The Stars and was the swing in
Catch Me If You Can here at The 5th Avenue Theatre.
HEATHER APELLANES (Female Ensemble)
HEATHER APELLANES is thrilled to return to The 5th Avenue after appearing in
Miss Saigon as Yvonne! Credits:
The King and I and
Beauty and the Beast (Village Theatre),
Bookmark (co-production with /fee-nix/ Productions) and most recently as Isabella in
Take Me America at The Village Theatre’s Festival of New Musicals.
www.whoisheather.com.
LOGAN BENEDICT (Simeon)
LOGAN BENEDICT is honored to perform at The 5th Avenue Theatre, and can't thank them enough for supporting local talent. He was last seen as Rapunzel's prince in
Into the Woods and served as a stand-in for Adam in
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Much love to Mom, Dad, Evonne, Ryan, Laura, Faolan and Ruthie! For Gaia. See other credits and upcoming projects/events at
www.loganbenedict.com.
CHARISSA BERTELS (Female Ensemble)
CHARISSA BERTELS is making her 5th Avenue debut! Selected Credits:
The Mercer Girls (5th Avenue AMT),
Once Upon A Time in New Jersey,
Stunt Girl (Village Theatre),
The Wizard of Oz (Seattle Children’s Theatre),
25th Annual...Spelling Bee (Alpine Theatre Project). She thanks God, her family, friends and her amazing husband, James.
www.charissabertels.com.
MO BRADY (Zebulun)
MO BRADY is back for his sixth 5th Avenue show in 12 months, having performed in
Catch Me If You Can, as store clerk Barnaby Tucker in
Hello, Dolly!, youngest brother Gideon Pontipee in
Seven Brides, and assisting the directors of
Sunday... and
Memphis. Recently profiled in the 2009 "Best of Seattle" issue of
Seattle Weekly, he embarks to Toronto this fall to create a new musical with for Disney. Love to JBS.
GABRIEL COREY (Benjamin).
GABRIEL COREY is thrilled to return to The 5th Avenue Theatre after appearing in
West Side Story,
Mame and
Hello, Dolly!, and enjoyed working with the production team on
Catch Me if You Can as the SSDC choreography observer. Other credits include shows with Village Theatre, CLO, ArtsWest, Edge of the World, and Driftwood. Look for Gabriel next in the 5th Avenue production of
White Christmas. Love to my family and the Lohr family.
TARYN DARR (Female Ensemble)
TARYN DARR was last seen jet-setting in the world premiere of
Catch Me If You Can. 5th Ave:
Mame (Gloria Upson),
Dreamgirls (Sweetheart),
A Chorus Line (Val). Village Theatre:
South Pacific (Nellie),
Grease (Sandy). Regional favorites:
Chicago (Roxie) with CDST, and
Palm Beach (Tessa) at La Jolla Playhouse. Love to Auntie Bon.
MARC DELA CRUZ(Gad)
MARC DELA CRUZ is thrilled to return to The 5th! He’s been seen here in
Pippin,
Wonderful Town,
…Forum and
My Fair Lady and at other Seattle area theaters such as Village and ReAct. Recent credits include
Disney’s High School Musical (First National Tour), The
25th Annual…Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino, San Jose Rep),
Miss Saigon (Thuy, North Carolina Theatre) and the world premiere of
Where Elephants Weep in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Many thanks to The 5th Ave for having me back!
MICHAEL DELA CRUZ (Judah)
MICHAEL DELA CRUZ is ecstatic to be a part of the cast of
Joseph. His theater credentials include
The King and I (The Village Theatre) and
The Seven Chinese Brothers (ReAct Theatre). He has also danced locally, performing for Westlake Dance Center, Julia’s Le Faux and with numerous local dance groups. He would like to thank his friends and family for their love and support.
BEN GONIO (Dan).
Seattle Shakespeare Co:
King Henry IV, pts 1 & 2 (Hotspur), 2006 NYC Musical Theatre Festival (
Chang & Eng). TUTS (
Miss Saigon), Sierra Rep’s
Paint Your Wagon (Julio), Guthrie Theatre (
That Day), Minneapolis Children's Theatre Co. (
Dragonwings), Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre’s
King & I (King). Favorite local productions: 5th Ave’s
Mame (Ito),
Cure At Troy (Seattle Rep.),
Tomas & The Library Lady (SCT),
In Flagrante Gothicto (Empty Space),
Night Of The Iguana (ACT),
Making Tracks (Village Theatre). B.F.A, Carnegie Mellon. M.F.A., U.W.
RICHARD GRAY (Potiphar)
RICHARD GRAY has appeared at The 5th as an actor in
Hollywood/Ukraine,
Wonderful Town,
Buddy,
…Forum,
Hello, Dolly! and
Sunday in the Park with George; Musical Director on
Pippin,
Rocky Horror and
Yankee Doodle Dandy; and Director/Composer on AMT's
It Happened at the World's Fair and NW Bookshelf. Favorite roles include Albin in
La Cage Aux Folles, Bud Frump in
How To Succeed… and
Alfie Byrne in A Man of No Importance. As a composer, Richard's musicals include
Love Is Love (with Martin Charnin),
Cold Turkey,
Time Again in Oz and
Forbidden Xmas. Recent recordings include Susannah Mars' CD
Call It Home: The Music of Richard Gray and a track on
Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols For a Cure (2008). For more information, visit
www.richardgray.net.
HUGH HASTINGS (Jacob)
HUGH HASTINGS is pleased to return to The 5th Avenue stage. He was previously seen as Sir Dinidan in
Camelot (with Noel Harrison) and Dr. Lyman Hall in
1776. He has frequently appeared at many area theaters over the years, including performances at ACT, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Village Theatre. Hugh has also performed extensively in the musical revue format on cruise ships, resort hotels, casinos, and at West Seattle’s Kenyon Hall, with his beautiful and talented wife, Connie Corrick.
BRITTANY JAMIESON(Female Ensemble)
BRITTANY JAMIESON was last seen as Ruth in
Seven Brides and in
Hello,Dolly! and looks forward to tapping up a snowstorm in the upcoming
White Christmas. Other favorites include
Cats (Siamese) and
Brigadoon (Maggie) at Village, and Lois/Bianca in
Kiss Me Kate (CLO). Love to Charles, Bella and Zeus.
DANIEL C. LEVINE (Napthali).
Broadway/Broadway Nationals:
Little Shop of Horrors (The Dentist),
The Rocky Horror Show (Circle In The Square - Broadway),
Mamma Mia!,
Jesus Christ Superstar (Tony Nomination - Best Revival),
Chicago (Mary Sunshine),
Les Miserables (Marius),
Tommy (Cousin Kevin). Other NYC Credits:
The Addams Family (workshop),
Sideshow (workshop),
Babes In Arms (Encores). Regional:
Company (5th Avenue),
Man of La Mancha (Cleveland Playhouse),
Sweet Charity (West Virginia Public),
Jesus Christ Superstar (North Carolina Theater/Kansas City Starlight). Education: Brandeis University, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
NIKKI LONG (Female Ensemble).
The Lion King (Broadway & 1st National Tour),
Monty Python’s Spamalot National Tour, Radio City Rockette NYC. 5th Avenue:
Catch Me If You Can and
Mame. Dancer for Gloria Estefan, Monica, Toni Braxton, the American Music Awards, and Spanglish. For Kingsley & Dan.
TRINA MILLS (Female Ensemble).
Originally from Seattle, Trina trained at British Dance Academy and earned her BA in acting from Western Washington University. A former cheerleader for the Seahawks, she was last seen in The 5th Avenue's performance of
Mame and is SO excited to be back!
KASEY NUSBICKEL (Female Ensemble)
KASEY NUSBICKELis happy to return to the 5th after
Hello, Dolly! and
Mame. Other local credits: SCT's
High School Musical (Gabriella); Village Theatre's
Show Boat,
Tommy,
Cats,
Bye Bye Birdie,
The Music Man; Second Story Rep's
Steel Magnolias (Shelby),
Fiddler, Fools, Epic Proportions. Love to Jadd!
BRANDON O'NEILL (Asher)
BRANDON O'NEILL is thrilled to return to the stage after a year of film and fronting two bands. Previous appearances at The 5th:
Cabaret (Helmut),
Buddy (Ritchie Valens),
Wonderful Town (Wreck),
Miss Saigon (Thuy),
Rocky Horror Show (Eddie),
Smokey Joe’s Café and
Sweeney Todd. Regional credits include
The Cuban and the Redhead (Desi Arnaz) (Festival),
The Who’s Tommy (Captain Walker),
Man of La Mancha (Pedro), Village Theatre.
Diana Moves, (Marcus), Exit Theatre,
Godspell (Jesus), ACT Theatre (BCEFA).
SHANNA MARIE PALMER(Female Ensemble)
SHANNA MARIE PALMER is excited to once again tell the story of this amazing coat! Joining this cast just off the world premiere of
Catch Me If You Can, Shanna looks forward to heading to NYC this winter. Other recent credits include
Seven Brides (Sarah),
Little Women (Amy),
Hello, Dolly! (Minnie),
Annie Get Your Gun (Annie), and
Joseph (Narrator). Proud member of AEA!
KAT RAMSBURG (U/S Narrator)
KAT RAMSBURG has appeared at the 5th in Mame (Gooch), Sweeny Todd, Wizard of Oz and Sound of Music as well as Journey West and Northwest Bookshelf with AMT. Regional: Once Upon A Mattress (Winnifred), Joseph (Narrator), Secret Garden (Martha), Tommy (Specialist’s Assistant). She is most proud to have performed in Falsettos and Godspell benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
DANE STOKINGER (Rueben)
DANE STOKINGER is excited to be making his 5th Avenue mainstage debut. He has performed locally at Village Theatre in productions of
Million Dollar Quartet, Once Upon a Time in New Jersey, Stunt Girl and
Little Women. Other credits include the national tour of
Miss Saigon, European tour of
J.C. Superstar and in his second grade production of
Mary Had a Little Lamb. Dane was the lamb. Love to his fiancée (that’s French for "I’m glad she said yes").
PAMELA TURPEN (Female Ensemble)
PAMELA TURPEN is thrilled to be back at The 5th! 5th favorites include:
West Side Story and
Pippin. BA in dance: UNLV. She has worked with SCT, Village, Seattle Opera, SD Prism Dance, and ARC Dance. She hopes to take the stage as a comedian and inspire others with her choreography.
TROY L. WAGEMAN (Levi).
Recent local credits:
Cabaret (Hanz),
West Side Story (Diesel),
Pippin (Lewis),
Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble) at The 5th;
Beauty and the Beast (Gaston),
Evita at Village Theatre;
Bat Boy at ArtsWest. Other credits:
Brigadoon,
Jekyll and Hyde and
A Chorus Line.
LAUREN P. WARNKE (Female Ensemble)
LAUREN P. WARNKE graduated from Oklahoma City University with a degree in the Performing Arts. She has performed in shows such as
West Side Story,
Fame,
The Merry Widow and worked for Busch Gardens and Holland America’s Veendam. She would like to thank God and her husband for their support.