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Abby Chase
(Performer)
Abby Chase (Ensemble) – Abby is a just your average renaissance woman. Graduate of The Boston Conservatory, regional theatre actor, talent agent assistant, wife, and now executive support to an SVP at a Fortune 500 company while pursuing her MBA. Favorite roles: Kelsi in “High School Musical” (Ogunquit Playhouse), Eloise in “…Whorehouse in Texas” (Worcester Foothills), Dori in “Schoolhouse Rock, Live!” (Worcester Foothills), Mrs. Grace in “A Man of No Importance” (Boston Conservatory). Can’t get enough? Come see Abby and Lauren Sapienza on Tuesday, June 25th at 7PM at the Duplex for “A Quarter-Life Cabaret: Relation-$h!t”, an hour of brilliant singing and hilarious stories of relation-$h!ts past, present and future. Thank you to Will, Kim, the whole LLO, and her beautiful wife Lani.
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Bernadette Marshman
(Performer)
Bernadette Marshman (Ensemble) – Bernadette is originally from Harrisonburg, Virginia. She is a graduate of Circle In The Square's Musical Theatre program 2009-2011. She has since then gotten the opportunity to be apart of the Regional show of Dreamgirls at The Art Center of Coastal Carolina and The Tortoise and The Hare with The Northeast Children’s Theatre Company and numerous readings. During her down time she enjoys photography. She is extremely ecstatic to be apart of such an exciting and refreshing musical. Here is to living the dream!
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Caitlin Lee Reid
(Performer)
Caitlin Lee Reid (Sue) – This is Caitlin's second lesbian musical... and she has never been more thrilled to be type-cast! She is a proud graduate of The University of Michigan. You most likely didn't catch her in the following shows, but her mom said she was great: The Break Up Notebook (Mom), The Rocky Horror Show (Magenta), Red Light Winter (Christina), Twelfth Night (Viola). She thanks her family, friends, and rockstar agents at Clear Talent Group. This show is extra special to her because she's (legally!) married to the most beautiful woman in the world, Elizabeth, to whom she dedicates this and every performance to.
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Chasmin Hallyburton
(Stage Manager)
Chasmin Hallyburton (Stage Manager) - Is very excited to be working with the Lesbian Love Octagon team! She is a freelance Stage Manager originally from Orlando, Florida. Since moving to the city she has worked with companies such as FringeNYC, Lee Kaplan Productions, the Scandinavian American Theater Company, Production Core, and the Electric Black Experience. If you wish to know more about her, please visit her website at www.Chasmin.com.
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Felicia Blum
(Performer)
Felicia Blum (Bookstore Volunteer) – Felicia is THRILLED to be reprising her role of Bookstore Volunteer in this production of LLO. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory. Felicia earned an IRNE nomination for her portrayal of Mary Phagan in Parade at Speakeasy Stage Company. Other roles include: Beck (NYMF’s Tess: A New Rock Opera,) Theo (Pippin,) and Goth Girl (Perks- a new musical web series.) When she isn’t on stage, Felicia enjoys spinning, yogaing, shopping, playing with dogs, drinking a nice IPA/glass of red wine, and crocheting stuffed animals (lilknitterscritters.blogspot.com.) She can also talk with her mouth closed. To the parents, bboy, family, awesome friends, Kim and Will, and the rest of the cast and crew....XXOO and MEOW!
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Jaimie Kelton
(Performer)
Jaimie Kelton (GG) – Jaimie’s past credits include: APAC: The Secret Garden (Martha), NYC: The York: Greenwillow (Jabez), NAMT: The Giver (Lilly/Rosemary), JAPAN TOUR: The Who’s Tommy (Little Tommy), DISNEY CRUISE LINE: Disney Dreams (Anne Marie), Twice Charmed (Drizella), The Golden Mickeys (Ensemble), REGIONAL: Olney Theatre Center: Cinderella Enchanted (Joy), You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Sally), The Depot Theatre: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Suzy), The 25th Annual..Spelling Bee (Logainne), North Shore Music Theater: The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy u/s), The Barnstormers: Urinetown (Little Sally)[Barnstormers 2007 Best Supporting Actress Award], Gypsy (Dainty June), Our Town (Emily), The Lion in Winter (Alais). You can also hear Jaimie as the voice of Tweak on the new hit Disney cartoon, The Octonauts! EDUCATION: BFA in Theater from The Boston Conservatory.
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Jax Jackson
(Performer)
Jax Jackson (Jerry) – Jax Jackson makes his NYC debut in Lesbian Love Octagon. Chicago credits include the world premiere of Teddy Ferrara at The Goodman; Strapped with The Inconvenience; Under Milk Wood (non-equity Jeff nominee for Best Ensemble) and The Changeling with Caffeine Theatre Company. Film credits include Hannah Free and Jamie and Jessie Are Not Together. Jax is a graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University.
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Jenny Atwood
(Performer)
Jenny Atwood (Anya) – After performing the role of Anya on the original demo recording of the LLO, Jenny is ever so thrilled to be joining the cast of The Lesbian Love Octagon at The Kraine Theatre as Anya! Most recently, Jenny has toured southern Europe and the Canary Islands playing the role of the Orange Girl in SHOUT! The Mod Musical with NCL Productions. Jenny has performed in various readings, workshops, musicals, and indie films. She has also recorded vocal guides for Nickelodeon, and worked as a model. In addition to that, Jenny teaches weekly as a member of the Theatrical Rights Worldwide team-partnership with the Young Leaders school in the Bronx. In her free time, Jenny loves yoga, riding, hanging with her dog Madeline, international travel, and being a total foodie. Favorite past roles include Sally Simpson in Tommy, Chrissy in Hair, and the Title role in Cinderella. Thanks to my wonderful friends and family, for their ever-constant love and support. X!
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Katie Chai
(Stage Manager)
Katie Chai (Stage Manager) - Katie is thrilled to be a part of the Lesbian Love Octagon team! A stage manager and technician originally from Dallas, TX and a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College, she has worked with many companies in New York City, including American Globe Theatre, Horse Trade Theatre Company, Puppet Shakespeare Players, John Montgomery Theatre Company, and others. She has also worked on the Planet Connections Festival, New York Musical Theatre Festival, NY Frigid Festival and spent three years with the NYC Fringe Festival. She recently returned from two tours with FoodPlay Productions, and you can check out her website at wix.com/katiechai/home.
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Kelly Lockwood
(Performer)
Kelly Lockwood (Scout) – Kelly is a California native! Musicals: Les Miserables (Eponine), The Secret Garden (Mary), The Pajama Game (Babe), Surf Orpheus (Serafina), Man of La Mancha, The Boyfriend. UCSD: Betty's Summer Vacation (Mrs. Seizmagraff); Olympus, Inc.; Kensington Gore. Film/TV: The House (SD), Those Aren't Muskets, Agents of Cracked. New York: Angry Young Women in Low Rise Jeans with High Class Issues (Elissa). Education: BA from UCSD, Graduate of South Orange County School of the Arts, Upright Citizens Brigade. She is thrilled to join the incredibly talented cast of Lesbian Love Octagon. Thanks to mom and dad, Sterrfanie, and the muffin. For full bio, please visit PattiLupone.net.
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Kim Kressal
(Writer)
KIM KRESSAL (Book/Lyrics Writer/Director) is a director and playwright living in New York City. She is an Artistic Associate for Wreckio Ensemble for whom she directs and writes regularly. Most recently she directed Bail Out The Musical by Wreckio Ensemble and Rooftops by Karly Maurer. She conceived, directed and co-authored The Ladies Aide Society Invites You to A Poverty Party to Benefit The Foundation for Ethical Art and Culture, for which Wreckio was granted a Chashama Performing Arts Residency and an opportunity to travel the show to Dublin, Ireland. In 2007 she received the "Best Director" award at The Wonderland Festival for her direction of Sandwich by Jessamyn Fiore. She is a Founder and former Artistic Director of the New York City based women's theatre company, the estrotribe. Kimberlea has worked with activist groups creating and performing site-specific street theatre. She is the recipient of the Robert Moss Directing Award. She received her BFA in Directing from NYU, Tisch School of the Arts where she currently serves as a Directing Mentor for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate directing students. In June 2009 Kimberlea was featured in GO Magazine’s “100 Women We Love” issue.
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Kristian Espiritu
(Performer)
Kristian Espiritu (Darla) – Kristian is thrilled to be a part of the octagon! Most recent credits include Disney Cruise Line (Mulan; Sophia; Sydney), Chicago (June) and Funny Girl (ensemble). She can also be seen in UChoose, a movie-turned-game app for iPhones. Hailing from Glendale, California, Kristian has studied Musical Theater at Columbia College, Pasadena City College, and the New Studio at NYU Tisch. NYC debut! For Mom, for love, and for equality!
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Lauren Sapienza
(Performer)
Lauren Sapienza (Ensemble) – Originally from Pittsburgh, Lauren graduated from the Boston Conservatory with a degree in Musical Theater. After graduating, she traveled the country as the title role in the Junie B Jones national tour. Other favorite credits include: Eponine in Les Miserables, Dainty June in Gypsy, and Celia in As You Like It. Most recently she co-wrote and performed A Quarter-Life Cabaret with her "bestie" at the Duplex. She likes chocolate and dogs, but not together. So happy and thankful to be a part of the Octagon again! Follow her on Twitter: @laurensapienza
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Lindsey Naas
(Performer)
Lindsey Naas (Wendy) – Lindsay Naas couldn't be happier that LLO is back! She originated the role of Wendy in the 2010 production. Other NY credits include: Kate Monster/Lucy in Avenue Q (Smithtown PAC), Pennywise in Urinetown (Secret Theatre), Madelaine True in Lippa's The Wild Party (Secret Theatre), and Audrey Alibi in Divorce the Musical (Triad). Chicago credits: Ingenue in The Musical of Musicals, Gertie in Oklahoma (Jeff Nom), Martha in 1776 (Jeff Winner). Special thanks to Kim and Will. This one's for the gays! Check out her website at www.LindsayNaas.com
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Michael McClain
(Scenic Designer)
Michael McClain (Scenic Designer) - Michael McClain is honored to reunite with the incredible team that is The Lesbian Love Octagon. It is a blessing to be apart of a show that celebrates life, love and the human experience. In addition to designing the original production of The Lesbian Love Octagon, he also designed the original Off-Off Broadway production of Rooftops. Michael is currently the resident scenic designer for The Plaza Theater, Empire Stage, and Island City Stage in South Florida. If you are a snow bird who travels south in the winter, you can look forward to seeing his designs for Brighton Beach Memoirs, Rags, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Dirty Blonde, Timekeepers, and Bonjour, La, Bonjour to name a few. Michael has worked for the Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Opera Theater of Saint Louis and Union Avenue Opera in Missouri. Michaels holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Scenic Design from Webster University.
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Pamela Kupper
(Lighting Designer)
Pamela Kupper (Lighting Designer) - Pamela is designing her second productions of LLO. She recently designed “R.U.R” and The “Truth Quotient” for Resonance Theatre Ensemble at Theatre Row. Her other works include “Bail Out: The Musical “ (Under St. Marks Theatre); “Rooftops” (CSV Malagro Theatre); “Dally with the Devil” (Beckett Theatre); “Rachel & Julio” & “From My Hometown” (Madison Theatre); “A Great Night for the Irish” and “The Magic of Christmas” (Carnigie Hall) and many other regional theatre productions. Other projects include: Lighting director for NBC Christmas in Rock Center; lighting design for corporate events; and Associate/Assistant Lighting Designer on Red, Hamlet, and various other Broadway productions.
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Taneisha Duggan
(Performer)
Taneisha Duggan (Chris) – Taneisha Duggan NYC: Get to Nomi (LaMama) Flipside (Fringe Festival NYC-HERE Arts Center) Women of Roswell (American Globe Theater); Hamlet (Purchase Repertory Theater); Regional: Race (Theaterworks); Tigertigertiger (Long Wharf Theater); Raisin in the Sun (Hartford Stage Company); Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Hartford Stage Company) Education: Purchase College, State University of New York.
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Ti Grieco
(Performer)
Tara “Ti” Grieco (Jess) – Ti originated the role of LLO's "Jess", and is honored to remain a part of the 2013 company. She has her BFA in theater from Miami's New World School of the Arts, is resident sound designer/company member for Wreckio Ensemble Theater Company, and runs UNiONEYE; a production company enterprising growth for individuals and businesses in media, art, and community. Some current projects include: joining the producing team for the Lesbian Love Octagon’s studio recordings, Writing/Drumming/Singing for "Vero"; a folk-rock band featuring original material by Vero Sanchez (Hunter Valentine/Mahogany), and Writing/Hosting the audio series “TV Dinner Theater Radio Show”. Some past credits include: Margarita Torres in "Disenchanted- The Musical", Olga in “Three Sisters”, Fräulein Kost in “Cabaret”, and The Housekeeper in "Man of La Moncha". She wishes to thank her supportive family, family of friends, and her lifelong love.
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Tracie Franklin
(Performer)
Tracie Franklin (Ensemble) – Tracie Franklin's career has been a whirlwind of travel, adventure, and creativity. She has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world including The Kodak Theatre, London’s Hammersmith Apollo, and world renowned Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. As if that weren’t enough, Tracie has been given the opportunity to share the stage with her idols Debbie Allen, Ben Vereen, and Tony Bennet. As the Principal performer for Disney LIVE’s first production, she was a part of a new standard for live family theatre. Her performance garnered rave reviews from the media, including the LA Times. After, performing in seven different languages and 20 countries Tracie decided to head to New York. In New York she booked the International Tour of Hairspray as Cindy Watkins and a Dynamite . Then she left to be the dance teacher, Ms Bell, in Fame at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City. Her next job was with the incredible Color Purple National Tour where she was the Shug Understudy. After tour, Tracie has remained in New York doing off-Broadway productions, the NY Fringe Festival, jazz concerts, cabarets, and volunteering with Senior citizens. Check www.TracieFranklin.com for more info.
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Will Larche
(Composer)
Will Larche (Composer/Lyricist/Musical Director) – Will is a singer and songwriter living in New York City. His original one-man cabaret, Bumps in The Bathroom, directed by Kimberlea Kressal has been performed at The New York Theatre Barn, Earl Dax’s Pussy Faggot and The Duplex. He also arranged and performs in We Put The Spring In Springfield: The Music of The Simpsons and wrote the score to BAILOUT THE MUSICAL with The Wreckio Ensemble that Kimberlea Kressal directed. On stage Will has performed in BAILOUT THE MUSIC, Enter Laughing, American Twistory, Closer Than Ever, Chess, Lucky Duck (directed by Bill Russell and featured on the original cast recording), A Little Night Music, All Lost To Prayers, Jesus Christ Superstar, Titanic, Crave, Hair and My One and Only and recently sang the role of the African-American vocalist in John Cage’s Apartment House 1776 at the Cage Hop in Queens. Will holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and is drowning in student loan debt so he works days as an iPhone app developer for LearnVest. In 2012, he founded and began teaching at LearnDev: a community service group dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology jobs by giving free computer programming classes to women.
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