ASHLEY WRIGHT () Ashley graduated from USC in May with a degree in Theatre and Musical Theatre and is so grateful and proud to make her professional debut here at Sierra Repertory Theatre. She would like to thank everybody in the world, particularly her mom and dad, nana, the hermanos, and Troy for this amazing opportunity. Life is beautiful.
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CONSTANCE LOPEZ () Constance is overjoyed to be a part of this fabulous production of Smokey Joe's Cafe! This is her debut at SRT. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Constance now resides in Los Angeles with her lovely husband, Jaime. Some of her favorite roles include Snug the Joiner in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Maggie in Working, Earnestina Money in Hello, Dolly!, Sarah's friend in Ragtime, Momma in The American Girls Revue, and Joanie in The American Girls Revue.
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DAMIAN NORFLEET () Damian calls New York City home and is thrilled to be making his Sierra Rep debut! Hailed by Backstage as possessing a “beautiful singing voice,” Damian recently completed a leading role in the national tour of In the Mood. His previous credits include Paul in Kiss Me Kate at Glimmerglass Opera, directed by Diane Paulus, Hawker in Tommy and Young Horseman/Nugget in Equus, both at the Perseverance Theatre, Ken in Smokey Joe’s Café (Globe Award), Joe in Showboat, Pat in State Fair and many others.
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DESMOND NEWSON () Desmond is a graduate of the UCF Conservatory Theatre with a BFA Degree in Musical Theatre and a minor in Business. Past theatre credits include: Tyrone Jackson (understudy) in the South Korean tour of Fame, Simba in The Festival of the Lion King for Hong Kong Disney, High School Musical 3, No Moe in Five Guys Named Moe, and Richie in A Chorus Line. Praise, honor, and glory be to God. And infinite love to his family and "Boopi"=)
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LEIGH CARA HUSSMAN () Leigh has been seen performing on Carnival Cruise Lines in the Western Caribbean, in Tony and Tina’s Wedding at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and in the opening Streetmosphere ensemble cast at the brand new Venetian Hotel and Casino in Macau, China. Leigh is also a published songwriter. She attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. Leigh would like to thank all her family and loved ones for their incredible support!
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MARK ANTHONY HALL () Mark is thrilled to return to Sierra Rep to perform in Smokey Joe’s Café with a wonderfully talented group. Professional credits include: Smokey Joe's Cafe, Ragtime, Riverdance, A Soldier's Play, Dreamgirls, Jelly's Last Jam, Isis in Nubia, Le Griffon, Agwe, Once on This island, The Gershwins', Porgy and Bess, Insurrection: Holding History, The Ebony Game (New York Debut), A Day of Absence, Showboat and a host of television and film credits. Mark is represented by Peggy Hadley, and he thanks God for the opportunity to share his gifts.
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NEIL STARKENBERG () Neil is excited to be with such a great cast and crew for his first show at Sierra Rep. He’s a junior in the BFA program for Musical Theatre at Cal State Fullerton. Some of his featured roles throughout the L.A. area include Joseph in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, Chris in Miss Saigon and Allistar Kenworthy in Murder on the High C’s, to name a few. He would like to thank his friends and family and dedicates this performance to his sister, Lauren. Enjoy the show!
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SINCEE J. DANIELS () Sincée (pronounced Sin-say) is a native Houstonian who now calls Bronx, New York home. His first break came with Toronto’s production of Disney’s The Lion King where he was the Simba understudy and male singer swing for three years! Other theatre projects include Andre in Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Depot Theatre, Eddie Mackrel in The Wild Party at Columbia Stages, Nomax in Five Guy’s Named Moe at Irving Street Rep and most recently Donnie Dulce in Tony and Tina’s Wedding and Adrian in Smokey Joe’s Café aboard the Norwegian Jade in Europe.
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TRICIA KELLY () Tricia is an orginal Bostonian. Her recent shows include: Schoolhouse Rock Live, Too!, The Full Monty and Beehive (Ovation Award nominee, 2007). She has worked with KC & The Sunshine Band, The Boston Celtics, music legend Bill Medley and has twice been to Kuwait and Iraq to entertain the U.S. Military. One of her dear friends got his start with Lieber & Stoller and she is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful show! Tricia is a professional Deva Method® vocal coach. Her cd, Keep on Movin is available on iTunes. She was seen on Don’t Forget the Lyrics! on Fox,‘07. www.myspace.com/triciakellyla
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