Jason Robert Brown Composer :

Jason Robert Brown has been hailed as “one of Broadway's smartest and most sophisticated songwriters since Stephen Sondheim” (Philadelphia Inquirer), and his “extraordinary, jubilant theater music “ (Chicago Tribune) has been heard all over the world, whether in one of the hundreds of productions of his musicals every year or in his own incendiary live performances.  The New York Times refers to Jason as “a leading member of a new generation of composers who embody high hopes for the American musical.”  His four major musicals as composer and lyricist include: “13”, a musical written with Robert Horn and Dan Elish, which began its life in Los Angeles in 2007 and opened on Broadway in 2008; “The Last Five Years”, which was cited as one of Time Magazine’s 10 Best of 2001 and won Drama Desk Awards for Best Music and Best Lyrics; "Parade", a musical written with Alfred Uhry and directed by Harold Prince, which premiered at Lincoln Center Theatre in 1998, and subsequently won both the Drama Desk and New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards for Best New Musical, as well as garnering Jason the Tony Award for Original Score; and "Songs for a New World", a theatrical song cycle directed by Daisy Prince, which played Off-Broadway in 1995, and has since been seen in hundreds of productions around the world.  “Parade” was also the subject of a major revival directed by Rob Ashford, first at London’s Donmar Warehouse and then at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. His next project is “Honeymoon In Vegas”, a musical adaptation of the 1992 film, written with Andrew Bergman.  An orchestral adaptation of E.B. White’s novel “The Trumpet of the Swan”, written with Marsha Norman, premiered at the Kennedy Center.  Jason is the winner of the 2002 Kleban Award for Outstanding Lyrics and the 1996 Gilman & Gonzalez-Falla Foundation Award for Musical Theatre.  Jason’s songs, including the cabaret standard “Stars and the Moon,” have been performed and recorded by Audra McDonald, Betty Buckley, Karen Akers, Renée Fleming, Philip Quast, Jon Hendricks and many others, and his song “Someone To Fall Back On” was featured in the Walden Media film, “Bandslam.”
 
Jason’s first solo album, “Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes”, featuring his band The Caucasian Rhythm Kings, was named one of Amazon.com’s best of 2005, and is available from Sh-K-Boom Records.  His collaboration with singer Lauren Kennedy, “Songs of Jason Robert Brown”, is available on PS Classics. Jason’s piano sonata, “Mr. Broadway” was commissioned and premiered by Anthony De Mare at Carnegie Hall.  Jason is also the composer of the incidental music for David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Kimberly Akimbo” and ”Fuddy Meers,” Marsha Norman’s “Last Dance,” David Marshall Grant’s “Current Events,” Kenneth Lonergan’s “The Waverly Gallery,” and the Irish Repertory Theater’s production of “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” and he was a Tony Award nominee for his contributions to the score of “Urban Cowboy the Musical.”  He has also contributed music to the hit Nickelodeon television series, “The Wonder Pets.”  His scores are published by Hal Leonard.  Jason currently teaches musical theater performance and composition at the University of Southern California.
 
As a conductor and arranger, Jason’s recent New York credits include “Urban Cowboy the Musical” on Broadway; Oliver Goldstick’s play, "Dinah Was," directed by David Petrarca, at the Gramercy Theatre and on national tour; and William Finn’s "A New Brain," directed by Graciela Daniele, at Lincoln Center Theater. Jason was the musical director of the pop vocal group, The Tonics, with whom he performed at the 1992 tribute to Stephen Sondheim at Carnegie Hall (recorded by RCA Victor); he was the conductor and orchestrator of Yoko Ono’s musical, "New York Rock," at the WPA Theatre (on Capitol Records); and he orchestrated Andrew Lippa’s "john and jen," Off-Broadway at Lamb’s Theatre (Varese Sarabande).  In 1994, Jason was the conductor and arranger of Michael John LaChiusa’s "The Petrified Prince," directed by Harold Prince, at the Public Theatre.  Additionally, Jason served as the orchestrator and arranger of Charles Strouse and Lee Adams’s score for a proposed musical of "Star Wars."  Jason also took over as musical director for the Off-Broadway hit "When Pigs Fly." Jason has conducted and created arrangements and orchestrations for Liza Minnelli, John Pizzarelli, Tovah Feldshuh, and Laurie Beechman, among many others.
 
Jason studied composition at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y., with Samuel Adler, Christopher Rouse, and Joseph Schwantner.  He lives with his wife and daughters in Los Angeles, California.  Jason is a proud member of the Dramatist’s Guild and the American Federation of Musicians Local 802 & 47.  Visit him on the web at www.jasonrobertbrown.com.

Tony Castro Conductor/Musical Director :

Tony’s credits include The Red Volcano for choir and orchestra (World premiere to mark opening of Turner Contemporary); Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert (Trinity); Camelot (Trinity); City of Angels (Royal Academy of Music); Phantom of the Opera (Cameron Mackintosh/West End); Miss Saigon (Cameron Mackintosh/West End); La Boheme (tour); Pied Piper of Hamlin (London Mozart Players); Have you seen this girl? (Broomhill Opera); Twin Oaks (Broomhill Opera); Les Petites Rats (Royal Ballet Orchestra/Sadlers Wells); West Side Story (excerpts for rehearsal orchestra – Trinity); Les Miserables (excerpts for rehearsal orchestra – Trinity); Gala Concerts (Piccadilly, Duke of York’s); Savitri (Banff). Music Consultant on Dracul (San Diego) and Houdini (New York).

Chris Mundy Conductor/Musical Director :

Chris’s credits include The Union Theatre - MD/keys 1 on Sweeney Todd (Time Out and Evening Standard Critics’ Choice); Assistant Musical Director to Michael England on Company; MD/keys 1 on the all-male The Pirates of Penzance (Time Out Critics’ Choice, WHATSONSTAGE winner of Best off-West End Production 2010); Musical Director on the transfer of The Pirates of Penzance to Wilton’s Music Hall and The Rose Theatre, Kingston; Musical Supervisor for Assassins (Off-West End Award winner for Best Production 2010); and Musical Director for the next installment of The Union’s all-male G&S, Iolanthe, at The Union Theatre and Wilton’s Music Hall (Time Out Opera Critics’ Choice).
Other work has included: musically directing the UK premiere of Austentatious at The Landor Theatre; Musical Director for the Snappy Title series, concerts of new musical theatre writing; keys 2 depping on the UK Tour of Evita for Bill Kenwright Ltd; and MD for The Inspiration Awards 2009 at Cadogan Hall, featuring Ruthie Henshall. Chris was invited back to The Inspiration Awards in 2010 as Musical Arranger and Musical Director, and has been invited to musically arrange and direct their 2011 ceremonies in London and America. In 2010 Chris was also MD/Arranger for Jill Halfpenny Celebrates The Great British Songbook at Wilton’s Music Hall.
TV filming includes: rehearsal piano for the BBC television series The Choir: Unsung Town (TwentyTwenty Television), and Titanic: The Mission (TwentyTwenty Television, Channel 4).

Martin Connor Director :

Martin has a long list of credits going back 25 years including the recent Jekyll and Hyde for Bill Kenwright. He has worked numerous times in the West End, and also at Chichester Festival Theatre, Library Theatre Manchester, Palace Theatre Watford, Houston Grand Opera, West Yorkshire Playhouse, King’s Head Islington, The Orange Tree and The Arts Theatre London.

Thom Southerland Director :

Thom is one of the most exciting new young directors currently working in the U.K. He started by assisting Tony Award winner John Doyle. In 2011 he won the Off West End award for Best Director for “Me and Juliet” at the Finborough Theatre. Other credits include: STATE FAIR at the Trafalgar Studios, London, THE FULL MONTY at the New Players Theatre, London and HOBSON’S CHOICE at the Broadway Theatre, Catford.

Bill Deamer Choreographer :

Bill’s most recent work includes – New Choreography for LOVE NEVER DIES (West End), JEKYLL & HYDE (UK Tour) and SHAUN’S BIG SHOW (UK Tour). Choreography and Staging for the new European Tour of ‘EVITA’. Direction and Choreography for – ‘BROADWAY TO WEST END BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT’ a tribute to the Broadway genius orchestrator Bill Brohn at The Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Choreography and staging for the national UK tour of ‘EVITA’. Direction and Staging for – ‘Maria Friedman Celebrates The Great British Song Book’ at The Shaw Theatre.
Direction and Choreography – The National UK Tour/ London production of SHOUT, The Swinging 60’s Musical. Direction and Choreography – FLY WITH THE STARS. The London Palladium. Choreography for the critically acclaimed production of Rodgers and Hart’s ‘BABES IN ARMS’ at The Chichester Festival theatre.
Direction and Choreography – BARBARA COOK AND FRIENDS IN CONCERT. The London Coliseum 2008. Choreography- ‘LADY BE GOOD’ for the English Shakespeare Company at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre. What’s-on-stage Theatre award Nomination – Best Choreographer. Direction and Choreography- ‘FOLLIES’ In Concert at The London Palladium. Co direction and Choreography- THE BOYFRIEND for the English Shakespeare Company at The Regents Park Open-air Theatre. Olivier Award Nomination- Best Choreographer. Choreography- the National Tour of 'ANYTHING GOES'. Co Direction and musical staging- the 30th Anniversary concert of SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at The Novello Theatre. Direction and Choreography- the 75TH Birthday Tribute to Stephen Sondheim at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Choreography and musical staging- THE HA PENNY BRIDGE at 'The Point' in Dublin. Choreography- HMS PINAFORE also at The Regents Park Open air Theatre. Olivier Award Nomination- Outstanding Musical Production. Conceived, Directed and Choreographed 'QUICKSTEP' a celebration of the classic film musicals of the 1930s and 1940s at The Lille Opera House in France. Choreography- ‘IOLANTHE’(The Savoy Theatre). Direction and staging for ‘CY COLEMAN & FRIENDS IN CONCERT’ at Saint David’s Concert Hall Cardiff for BBC Television. Direction and Choreography- FRED ASTAIRE, HIS DAUGHTER’S TRIBUTE at The London Palladium. Choreography- WILD, WILD WOMEN (The Orange Tree Theatre). Choreography – The National Tour of STEPPING OUT. Choreography- ‘THE BOYFRIEND’ as part of HEY MR PRODUCER for Cameron Mackintosh (The Lyceum Theatre and DVD). Choreography and staging credits for regional theatre include productions of CABARET- (Chichester Festival Theatre), GYPSY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, ANNIE, GREASE, COMPANY, SWEENEY TODD, SWEET CHARITY, GOODNIGHT MR TOM, COMPANY, DANCING AT LUGHNASA. Television and film credits include LOSER TAKES ALL and HEY MR. PRODUCER (DVD). Official Website – www.billdeamer.com

Alison Chard Casting Director :

Alison has extensive casting credits for Theatre and Television. She has worked for the Royal National Theatre and she was head of casting for the Royal Shakespeare Company for several years. Her TV credits include Real Women, M.I.T and The Bill, where she was Head of Casting. She is a member of the Casting Directors Guild of Great Britain and BAFTA.

Franklin Henson Stunt Coordinator :

Franklin is a second-generation Stunt Man with over 20 years experience in the industry.
His Credits include
Features
Gravity, Gulliver’s Travels, Sherlock Holmes (1 & 2), Cherry Bomb, Solomon Kane, Colour of Magic, 10,000 BC, Blood And Chocolate, Amazing Grace, Basic Instinct 2, Flyboys, Alcazar, Eon Productions, Screen test for Bond 21, Alexander (Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator)Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow, Cold Mountain (2nd Unit), Die Another Day (Stunt Supervisor)
Television
Lewis, BBC Marc Wotton Project, The Key, Monarch of the Glen, Rockface, Coronation Street x 2, Hearts of Gold
Tales from the Crypt, Get a Life, The Bill.

Richard Ryan Fight Director :

Richard has choreographed fights for all the major Subsidised Companies and for many West End productions. He is also Master at Arms at RADA. Recently Richard has been concentrating more on film. He was Swordmaster on Troy choreographing all the fights for Brad Pitt. Other film credits include: The Last Legion, Stardust, The Dark Knight and Sherlock Holmes 1 and 2.

Edward Max Actor & Director :

Edward has extensive acting credits but in recent years he has concentrated more on directing. He is currently Artistic Director of Frinton Summer Theatre.

Harry Richards Director:

Harry is a graduate of the Bournemouth Screen Academy and has written and directed several award winning short films including Still Life, Same Difference and Crisis. www.harryrichards.com

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