Dave Bayles David Bayles s an active performer and educator. He has performed with: Steve Allen, Richie Cole, Richard Davis, Denis DiBlasio, Slide Hampton, David Hazeltine, Brian Lynch Frank Manthooth, Jack McDuff, Charles McPherson, Bob Mintzer Frank Morgan, James Moody, Melvin Rhyne, Bobby Shew, Jim Snidero, Marvin Stamm, Steve Wiest, Five by Design and more. In addition, David has performed at the Chicago International Jazz Festival, South Shore Chicago Jazz Festival and the Fox Jazz Festival. As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, David earned his Bachelors of Fine Arts Music Education. He is currently teaching percussion at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. David is an artist/clinician for the Yamaha Musical Instrument Corporation and the Zildjian Cymbal Company. Drew Brehl Drew returns to The Rep, having just appeared as Bobchinsky (the twin with the lisp), in THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR. No stranger to Milwaukee audiences, Drew has appeared over the past 20 years with just about every theater in town. Favorite roles include: Herr Biedermann in THE FIREBUGS and Emil in THREE VIEWINGS (Next Act Theatre); Porfiry in CRIME AND PUNISHMENT and Richard Greatham in HAY FEVER (Milwaukee Chamber Theatre) and Herr Schultz in CABARET (Skylight Opera Theatre); as well as roles with Windfall Theatre, In Tandem, Nevermore and Cornerstone Theater Company. Drew is also an eight-season veteran of American Players Theatre and has appeared in Shakespeare festivals from coast to coast. Julie Briskman Julie Briskman is honored to be making her Milwaukee Rep debut under the direction of Jon Jory. A Seattle resident since 2000, Julie has appeared at Seattle Rep in AS YOU LIKE IT (Celia), BEARD OF AVON (Anne Hathaway), SPINNING INTO BUTTER (Sarah Daniels) and  IMAGINARY INVALID (Beline). At ACT her credits include DIRTY BLONDE (Mae/Jo), ENCHANTED APRIL (Lotty), ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR (Jane Hopcroft), THE UNDERPANTS (Louise) and THE WOMEN (Sylvia Fowler). National credits include The 5th Avenue, Portland Center Stage, Trinity Rep, Arizona Theater Company and The Old Globe. Julie was a member of  The Guthrie Theater acting company for seven seasons where her roles included Gwendolen in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST,  Olga in THREE SISTERS and the title role in MOLLY SWEENEY. Danny Calvert Danny Calvert starred as Mark in Altar Boyz Off-Broadway and was singled out as a “laudable”(New York Times) “showstopper” who “steals the show,”(LA Times), won the Best Lead LA Drama Critics Award for Zanna Don’t, earned an Ovation Nomination for Dennis in All Shook Up, played Kurt in White Noise, Ryan in High School Musical for Disney Theatricals and Paul/Angel in the Broadway National tour of RENT. Carey Cannon Carey is delighted to be returning to The Rep after having appeared in last season’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and MIRANDOLINA. She has had the pleasure of working with many of The Rep’s actors in her five seasons at American Players Theatre. Favorite roles at APT include Anna in OLD TIMES, directed by Laura Gordon, Adriana in COMEDY OF ERRORS, Myra Arundel in HAY FEVER, Vivie in MRS. WARREN’S PROFESSION and Varya in THE CHERRY ORCHARD. Carey makes her home in Chicago with her courageous mother, her patient husband and a neurotic poodle. Wayne Carr Wayne T. Carr is proud to be back at The Rep. He was last seen at The Rep as John Nevins in TROUBLE IN MIND, Lord of the Underworld in EURYDICE and as Jim in THE GLASS MENAGERIE. He has performed locally with Renaissance Theaterworks, First Stage Children’s Theater, American Players Theatre, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Illinois Shakespeare, The Goodman Theatre, and Goats and Monkeys. Thanks to all supporters of the arts. Monica Dillon Monica Dillon, a New Orleans-based performer, composer, producer and songwriter, is thrilled to be making her Milwaukee Rep debut. Prior to joining the cast, Monica created the film scores for independent award-winning documentaries Belly of the Basin and Black Womyn: Conversations with Lesbians of African Descent. Additionally, Monica has been featured on NPR for her soul-stirring song When the Levee Broke. Monica is currently working on her sophomore CD release entitled A Beautiful Life following up from her self-produced debut release, All I Have Is a Moment. She regularly performs nationally and lectures at colleges and universities as an artist and cultural worker. Timothy Douglas Mr. Douglas has previously appeared with The Rep in GONE HUNTING and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Off-Broadway, he’s had roles in SUICDAL ROMANCE and THE GONDOLIERS. He has appeared in: HENRY IV PART I and A RAISIN IN THE SUN (Yale Repertory Theatre); Touchstone in AS YOU LIKE IT (Actors Theatre of Louisville); The King of France in ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, AS YOU LIKE IT, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (Shakespeare and Company); CANE (Victory Gardens); THE LION AND THE JEWEL (Court Theatre); HAMLET (North Shore Music Theatre) and THREE CARD MONTE and HOPEFUL ROMANTIC in Los Angeles. His film and television credits include: The Kid Who Loved Christmas, Fake I.D and Shut Up and Do It. He has directed 90 stage productions including The Rep’s productions of GEM OF THE OCEAN, THE NIGHT IS A CHILD and last season’s TROUBLE IN MIND. He received his MFA from Yale School of Drama. Adam Estes Adam previously appeared at The Rep in THE ANDREWS BROTHERS. Area credits include: The Skylight, Madison Repertory Theatre, First Stage Children’s Theater and The Fireside. Chicago credits: The Goodman (TURN OF THE CENTURY – directed by the legendary Tommy Tune), Writers’ Theatre (A MINISTER’S WIFE) and several productions at The Marriott Lincolnshire. www.adamestes.com. Richard Farrell Richard Farrell has performed Off-Broadway and in regional theaters throughout the country. He’s been a company member with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Shakespeare Santa Cruz. He recently appeared with the San Francisco Opera. Nell Geisslinger Ms. Geisslinger is delighted to be making her Milwaukee Repertory Theater debut. She has appeared elsewhere in: THE FOREIGNER (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park); FAMILY PLANNING (Los Angeles Site-Specific); OTHELLO (Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare Company); OTHELLO (Boston Court Theatre) and MARY’S WEDDING (Actors Theatre of Louisville). She has also spent five seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, during which time she performed in THE TEMPEST, BUS STOP, THE WINTER’S TALE, Ken Albers’ adaptation of THE VISIT, OEDIPUS COMPLEX and CONTINENTAL DIVIDE: DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION, among others. Her film and television credits include Chloe & Keith’s Wedding, The Witch of Portobello, The Huntress, Stephen King’s IT, The Kennedys of Massachusetts and Danielle Steele’s Jewels. In 2010, Nell will be appearing as Jane Bennet in Joseph Hanreddy and JR Sullivan’s adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Marti Gobel Marti Gobel is happy to return to Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Last season, Marti had the pleasure of understudying the role of Willetta Mayer in TROBLE IN MIND. Recent Milwaukee credits include Lori/Cynthia/Mrs. Price/Herself in WELL and James Forester/Aoudad/Newspaperman in AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS for Milwaukee Chamber Theater, Atossa in THE PERSIANS with Renaissance Theaterworks and Nighthob/Ukuele/Ygramui in THE NEVERENDING STORY for First Stage Children's Theater. Marti is proud to be co-founder of Uprooted Theatre, Milwaukee's newest African-American theater company that celebrated great success with their inaugural production of BEAUTY'S DAUGHTER. She hopes you enjoy the show. Grant Goodman Grant Goodman is thrilled to be back at The Rep after appearing last spring as Mr. Darcy in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. Immediately prior to A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Mr. Goodman appeared in CYRANO DE BERGERAC and CORIOLANUS at The Old Globe in San Diego. His Off-Broadway credits include: ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (Theatre for a New Audience); KING LEAR and THE ILIAD (Lincoln Center for the Arts) and PERICLES (Red Bull Theater). Regionally, Grant has appeared in productions at Yale Repertory Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre Company (DC), Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Utah Shakespearean Festival, Court Theatre, PlayMakers Repertory, The Aquila Theatre Company of London, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Victory Gardens, Remy Bumppo, Tennessee Repertory, Milwaukee Shakespeare Festival, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Chekhov Now International Festival and The Centennial Theatre Festival, among others. He has also appeared on television and film in As the World Turns, Sex & the City and Sleepers. Mr. Goodman is a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Steve Haggard Steve Haggard is making his first appearance at Milwaukee Repertory Theater. He has spent the last two summers at American Players Theatre where he was seen in HAYFEVER, COMEDY OF ERRORS, THE WINTER'S TALE, AH, WILDERNESS!, A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHT DREAM and THE BELLE'S STRATEGEM. He is based in Chicago and recently played Goss in OLD GLORY at Writer's Theatre. Some of his favorite shows include: SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER (Northlight Theatre), THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES (Writers' Theatre), COMEDY OF ERRORS and HENRY V (Notre Dame Shakespeare. Steve is a graduate of DePaul University. Many thanks to Mom and Q. Tyrone Mitchell Henderson This is Tyrone’s first production at Milwaukee Rep and he is ecstatic to be working with director Timothy Douglas again. Other ventures include: PIANO LESSON, JITNEY, ALL MY SONS, ART and THE CRUCIBLE. New York credits: BRING IN ’DA NOISE-BRING IN ’DA FUNK (first national tour), THE AMERICA PLAY, THE TEMPEST (starring Patrick Stewart), TWO NOBLE KINSMEN, THE PUBLIC SINGS, MEDEA and STONEWALL. Regional credits: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, ROMEO AND JULIET, JULIUS CAESAR, ANTONY & CLEOPATRA (starring Suzanne Bertish), THE TEMPEST (starring Anthony Head), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, MERCHANT OF VENICE, OTHELLO, HAMLET, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, 39 STEPS, INTIMATE APPAREL, GUTENBERG THE MUSICAL, YELLOWMAN, MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS, ANGELS IN AMERICA and BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY (opposite Phylicia Rashad). Television: Law & Order, Law & Order – Criminal Intent, As the World Turns and All My Children. Film: Ride for Your Life and The Treatment (2006 Tribeca Film Festival award winner). Awards: Dallas Theatre Critics Award and a Leon Rabin Award. Tyrone is a playwright and a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. William Knowles William Knowles is a graduate of Howard University and the University of Massachusetts. He was a 2005 Helen Hayes nominee for his work on TAMBOURINES TO GLORY (True Colors).  PEARL BAILEY . . . BY REQUEST is the seventh show Mr. Knowles has performed at The Rep’s Stackner Cabaret; past shows include KING OF COOL, ELLINGTON: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF THE DUKE, JAZZ ROYALTY, LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL and ISN'T IT ROMANTIC . . . . CDs with selections from PEARL BAILEY . . . BY REQUEST are available at the bar.  www.saltmanknowles.com Elizabeth Ledo Elizabeth is thrilled to be joining A CHRISTMAS CAROL for the eighth season. Previous Rep credits include: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, TARTUFFE, THE CLEAN HOUSE, THE CRUCIBLE, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, ESCAPE FROM HAPPINESS, SUBURBAN MOTEL, THE LONESOME WEST, WIT and ANNA KARENINA. Regional credits include: ARCADIA (Indiana Repertory Theatre) and ROMEO AND JULIET and COMEDY OF ERRORS (Summer Shakespeare at Notre Dame). Chicago credits include: BOLEROS FOR THE DISENCHANTED (The Goodman Theatre); TITUS ANDRONICUS, UNCLE VANYA and THE REAL THING (Court Theatre); MORNINGSTAR and HOMEBODY/KABUL (Steppenwolf Theatre Company); A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, FUNK IT UP ABOUT NOTHIN’ and AMADEUS (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); THE CHALK GARDEN (Northlight Theatre); ARMS AND THE MAN (Writers’ Theatre); THE OLD CURIOSITY SHOP (Lookingglass Theatre Company); SAY YOU LOVE SATAN (About Face Theatre); and THE ODD COUPLE and BAREFOOT IN THE PARK (Drury Lane Theatre). Elizabeth is a voiceover talent with Stewart Talent Agency in Chicago and has done numerous television and radio commercials and is a regular with The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas, produced by Falcon Picture Group. She is a proud graduate of Loyola University of Chicago and has been a proud member of Equity since 1999. Don Linke A professional musician for the last 30 years, Don has performed in the pit orchestras of Milwaukee Rep, The Skylight, Florentine Opera Company, shows at the Riverside Theatre and a myriad of club and private dates as both a guitarist and a bassist. He was the head of the Jazz Guitar department at UWM in the Peck School of the Arts. Melanie McCullough Melanie is ecstatic to be her making her Milwaukee Rep debut. From Chicago, she has performed in many children shows with ETA Creative Arts Foundation, as well as several productions at the Black Ensemble Theater, the most recent being THE OTHER CINDERELLA as Cinderella and A TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK CROONERS as Jasmine. Melanie would like to thank God for the gift, Milwaukee Rep for the opportunity and her family and friends for their continued love and support. William C. Mitchell Theater roles include (regional): Hoke, DRIVING MISS DAISY; Polonius, HAMLET; Fielding, JITNEY; Rev. Ambrose, A LESSON BEFORE DYING; Sam Thomas, BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY; Wining Boy, THE PIANO LESSON; and Dr. Kelekian, WIT. (New York): WINTER DANCE, GHOST ON FIRE, MERCHANT OF VENICE, OF MICE AND MEN, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE ICEMAN COMETH, SKIN OF OUR TEETH, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, MARY STUART and SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO. Film: Boy in the Box, Blindspot, Watercolors, Syriana, George Bush Goes to Heaven, A Very Serious Person, The Pack, The Whites of Their Eyes, The Handyman, A Perfect Fit, Dead Canaries, Murder Rhapsody, TWO, Wiley Spindell and Kiss It Goodbye. TV: Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles, Lincoln Heights, Raising The Bar, Boston Legal: LA, Desperate Housewives, Law & Order (recurring), Law & Order: SVU (recurring), Jack & Bobby (recurring), All My Children, Big Apple, Late Night with Conan O’Brien (recurring) and Guiding Light. Elizabeth Norment Elizabeth previously appeared at The Rep in WIT, AN IDEAL HUSBAND, A DELICATE BALANCE, THE MAI and THE HOLLOW. Recent highlights include: THE CLEAN HOUSE (world premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre); DEAD CITY (world premiere in NY) and HOMEBODY/ KABUL (Ace Morgan Theatre, Ohio). She has performed on Broadway and at the Manhattan Theatre Club, the Roundabout Theatre Company, the Public Theater, New York Stage & Film, Gotham Stage Company and the Lucille Lortel Theatre. National credits include the Guthrie Theater, Philadelphia Theatre Company, American Repertory Theatre (three seasons), Oregon Shakespeare Festival (four seasons), Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and South Coast Repertory (world premiere of SIGHT UNSEEN). Television credits include Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, ER, The Marshal, All My Children and Mad About You. Elizabeth is a proud survivor of the Yale School of Drama. Howard D. Overshown New York credits include: JULIUS CAESAR with Denzel Washington; YELLOWMAN; BLUE with Phylicia Rashad; BEAUTY ON THE VINE and NEVER THE SINNER. Regional theater credits include: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Folger Shakespeare Theatre); DEATH OF A SALESMAN with Charles “Roc” Dutton (Yale Repertory Theatre); ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD (Center Stage); PASSION PLAY – A CYCLE (world premiere at Arena Stage) and HAMLET (Shakespeare & Company). Film/TV credits: Pride and Glory; Body of Lies; Kings; Law & Order; Law & Order: Criminal Intent;Law & Order: SVU; Conviction; All My Children; Guiding Light and As the World Turns. Steve Pickering THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR is Steve’s eighth production at The Rep, following MIRANDOLINA, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, STATE OF THE UNION, ARMADALE, BORN YESTERDAY, MOBY DICK and THE UNDERPANTS. In Chicago, he last appeared as: Fatboy at A Red Orchid Theatre; Col. Littlefield in DEFIANCE at Next Theatre; and Kent, opposite Stacy Keach, in KING LEAR – directed by Robert Falls for The Goodman Theatre – just remounted for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in DC this summer. He is onto his 29th show at The Goodman Theatre, where past credits include 654 performances of Fall’s Tony Award-winning production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN with Brian Dennehy – on Broadway, for the national tour, on Showtime and in London’s West End. Regional credits include The Globe Theatre in San Diego, Arena Stage in DC, the New York Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, and the Illinois and Alabama Shakespeare Festivals. Zachary Dylan Robbins National Tours: MISS SAIGON, WEST SIDE STORY, NORMAN, IS THAT YOU? with Don Knotts. Regional: THE FANTASTIKS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, GODSPELL, DAMN YANKEES, FOREVER PLAID, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GREASE and the American Premiere of CHILDREN OF EDEN. Zach was the demo voice for John Smith in Disney’s Pocahontas. He is a member of US and Canadian Actors’ Equity and the Screen Actors Guild. Zach has worked in every state, except Alaska, and has driven many miles across Route 66. Justin Robertson Last seen at the Stackner in LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, Justin is really happy to be back in Milwaukee. Love and thanks go out to Roger, Betsy, Michael, and this wonderful gang.  Peek at Justin’s parallel career at www.squigsink.com. Gratitude! Kathleen Romond Kathleen is thrilled to be returning to The Rep after having played Dunyasha in last season’s production of THE CHERRY ORCHARD. In Chicago, her home, Kathleen has appeared in TALKING PICTURES and BLIND DATE at The Goodman Theatre. Kathleen is a graduate of The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland. Some of her favorite college roles include Phoebe/Caroline in TALKING TO TERRORISTS, Fairy Firefly in JACK AND THE BEANSTALK and Helena in ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL as a part of The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Complete Works Festival. Michael Santo Michael is happy to be making his Milwaukee Rep debut and working with all his old friends. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, he has worked for over 35 years in more than 50 theaters throughout the country including Magic Theatre, Alliance Theatre, Aurora Theatre, The Old Globe, Pasadena Playhouse, Marin Shakespeare, American Conservatory Theatre, San Jose Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Denver Center Theatre Company, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Alaska Repertory Theatre, The Cleveland Play House, Shakespeare Theatre, Washington, DC, Hartford Stage Company and Portland Stage Company. C.E. Smith C.E. is proud to be making his Milwaukee Rep debut in SOULTIME AT THE APOLLO. He has been from Broadway to Bangkok and back, along the way performing for royalty and heads of state all over the world. Thanks, Kevin! Jonathan Smoots Jonathan Smoots returns with delight to participate in the telling of this remarkable story. Other Rep credits include: A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY (Herr Schaaf); THE VOYSEY INHERITANCE (Major Booth); YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Kolenkhov); A DOLL’S HOUSE (Torvald); ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (Jonathan Brewster); THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE (Pato) and AN IDEAL HUSBAND (Sir Robert Chiltern). As a resident actor at American Players Theatre he has played dozens of roles over 20 seasons; most recently, Deeley in Pinter’s OLD TIMES and Pistol/Constable in HENRY V. He can be seen next at The Rep in THE SEAFARER. Jonathan lives in Shorewood with two lovely ladies: Laura and Toby. Kelly Taffe Kelly Taffe is happy to be making her debut at Milwaukee Rep. She has appeared on Broadway in DIVIDING THE ESTATE (Booth Theater) and Off-Broadway in PLAYBOY OF THE WEST INDIES (Lincoln Center Theater) and THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III (The Public Theater) which received an Audelco Award. This is Kelly’s sixth collaboration with director Timothy Douglas which include: THE PIANO LESSON (Actors Theatre of Louisville) and IN THE BLOOD (the Guthrie Theater). Other regional theater work includes: The Acting Company; DOUBT (Capital Repertory Theatre); BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY (TheatreWorks and Syracuse Stage); PURE CONFIDENCE (Actors Theatre of Louisville); Alabama Shakespeare Festival; Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY (Baltimore’s Center Stage). TV and film include: The Flight of the Conchords, Chappelle’s Show and Spinning into Butter. kellytaffe.com Chris Tarjan Christopher returns to The Rep for THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR and THE SEAFARER after appearing in and directing this summer’s Rep co-production of SHEAR MADNESS in Vogel Hall at The Marcus Center. Previous Rep roles include Shpigelsky in AMONTH IN THE COUNTRY, Waldgrave in THE NERD, Diamond Louis in THE FRONT PAGE and Lt. Rooney in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE. Other credits include Oscar Madison in THE ODD COUPLE;Hans in MERRY CHRISTMAS MY ASS at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts; Frank in RED HERRING, Jane/Edgar in THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Next Act Theatre; the one-man show RUSH LIMBAUGH IN NIGHT SCHOOL with Bialystock and Bloom Theatricals; Professor Arrant in the world premiere of BOSWELL’S DREAMS at Renaissance Theaterworks and Orin the Dentist in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. He has performed all four of SHEAR MADNESS’ male roles in ten different cities, as well as serving as director for the Des Moines, Laguna Beach, San Francisco, Chicago and Milwaukee productions. This year he will also be performing with his dear friend, John McGivern, in the Marcus Center’s fall production of BUNK BED BROTHERS. Thanks with all my heart to my wife, Robin, and LT. Jenny Wanasek Jenny is delighted to be returning to A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Previous Rep credits include YES. NO. (MAYBE SO . . . ) and four runs of SHEAR MADNESS. Jenny has acted or directed for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Next Act Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, In Tandem, First Stage Children’s Theater and Skylight Opera Theatre. Most recently she played Flo in Chamber Theatre’s PICNIC. Her favorite acting credits include Bella in LOST IN YONKERS, Esther in THE PRICE and Sister Mary Ignatius. She is a Co-Founder of The Center for Applied Theatre which uses theater in agencies, universities and schools to address social problems. She currently teaches at UW – Milwaukee. Up next for Jenny is directing AMERICAN FIESTA for Renaissance. She is proud and grateful to be a part of this theater community. Roz White Roz White is an accomplished song stylist, actress, and educator. A Washington, DC native, she is a graduate of both Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University and has worked as a featured vocalist with many artists and producers including Yolanda Adams, Stevie Wonder and the late Michael Jackson. A versatile actress, Roz has performed such roles as Hannah in the musical REJOICE and Alberta Hunter in the new Cabaret BRICKTOP, written and directed by Thomas W. Jones II. She won a Helen Hayes Award for her portrayal of Rhythm in Mr. Jones’ BESSIE’S BLUES. Other productions include: DREAMGIRLS (national tour), MAHALIA and GUYS AND DOLLS. At MetroStage (DC), Roz has appeared in THREE SISTAHS, TWO QUEENS ONE CASTLE and in the world premiere of PEARL BAILEY . . . BY REQUEST last fall. Roz thanks and sends love to her wonderful family and friends and is very excited to be making her debut here at The Rep and to celebrate the consummate artistry of a true entertainment legend, Ms. Pearl Bailey. Will Zahrn Will Zahrn is very pleased to be working for The Rep for the first time. His Chicago theater credits include, as a member of Remains Theater Ensemble: AMERICAN BUFFALO, PUNTILA AND HIS HIRED MAN, LLOYD'S PRAYER, WHITE BITING DOG, LIFE AND LIMB, BABY WITH THE BATH WATER and many others; at Steppenwolf Theater Company: AS I LAY DYING, TRACERS, SIDEMAN, SLUGHTERHOUSE FIVE, EL SALVADOR, MIZLANKSKY/ZILINSKY and THE INFIDEL. Also at The Goodman Theater (HEATRBREAK HOUSE); Next Theater (WHEN YOU COMING BACK, RED RYDER); American Blues Theater (TOM AND JERRY) and Marriott Lincolnshire (WEST SIDE STORY). Will has spent the last two summers at the Utah Shakespearean Festival appearing in OTHELLO, HENRY V, CYRANO DE BERGERAC and FIXFIRE. Other regional theaters include Madison Repertory Theater, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Weston (VT) Playhouse and Theaterworks Hartford (CT). Mr. Zahrn's film work includes: The Dark Knight, L.A. Confidential, The Client, Ironweed, The Untouchables, and What's Wrong with Virginia, to be released this year.

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