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F. Michael Zaller Cast
F. Michael Zaller is an original cast member at the Savannah Theatre, as well as one of the owners. Mike thanks two of his partners, Matt and Michelle Meece, for "holding down the fort" as he left to perform for a year in the National Tour of The Will Rogers Follies as Will Rogers. He grew up in Omaha, NE, where he performed such roles as Billy in Carousel and Curly in Oklahoma!. Locally he has been seen in the Savannah Theatre productions of Lost in the 50's, Jukebox Journey, Broadway on Bull St., and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change as well as Something Funny...Forum as Psuedelus and The Last 5 Years as Jamie with the City Lights Theatre. Mike feels blessed to surrounded by amazing people and to have the opportunity to do what he loves!
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Lucinda Morin Cast / Choreographer
Lucinda, from Taylorsville, NC, joined Savannah Theatre in 2006 and choreographed Broadway on Bull Street, A Christmas Tradition, Hooray for Hollywood, and The Beat Goes On. A Radio City Rockette, she performed at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA for 4 years. She has entertained on Holland America and Celebrity Cruises, at House of Blues in Myrtle Beach and Los Angeles, with Nashville?s Opryland Productions, in CharlestonLIVE Productions, and at Bally's Casino in Atlantic City. She was the featured dancer at Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach for 3 years. Lucinda and her amazing husband, Mario, have been performing together for 12 years. She thanks her family for their love and support. She thanks God for His wondrous blessings. www.morinonline.com
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Mario Morin Cast / Comedian
Mario joined Savannah Theatre in 2006. He is a self-taught artist from San Antonio, TX. He was the featured comedian and a singer/dancer at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA for 4 years. Known for a variety of impersonations (James Brown, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Michael Jackson) and his signature character, Stanley, he brings a combination of hilarious slapstick and nerdy humor to the stage. He performed at Myrtle Beach's Alabama Theatre for six years. Other credits include Holland America and Celebrity Cruises, CharlestonLIVE Productions, and the Carolina Opry. He thanks his beautiful wife/dance partner, Lucinda, and his entire family for their unconditional love. He is grateful to God for the many blessings in his life. ?It?s all about having fun!? www.morinonline.com
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Sheldon Pinckney Cast
Sheldon is a proud Savannah native and thrilled to be back on the boards of the Savannah Theatre. Throughout his career, Sheldon has landed stints in Orlando, Nashville, New York City, Paris, France, and Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. He has performed at the Walt Disney World Resorts in Orlando, Tokyo, and Paris and for Universal Studios in Florida and Japan. Favorite roles include Bobby in Company, Frankie in Forever Plaid, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Riff in West Side Story, and an original cast member of Return to the 50?s, Jukebox Journey, Broadway on Bull Street, The Beat Goes On and Hooray for Hollywood. Sheldon wishes to thank his theatre family for the best dynamic ever, his Mom and Dad for endless love and support, and God for continuous blessings and all things excellent!
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Michelle Meece Cast
Michelle is thrilled to be marking her 8th year of performances here at the Savannah Theatre. She is so thankful to be able to live and work amongst her wonderful friends and her remakable husband Matthew. In November of 2008 they were blessed with a son, Cameron Parker who made his stage debut at 19 days old. Show business runs in the family! In addition to being an original cast member of Lost in the 50?s, Jukebox Journey, I Love You?Now Change!, Broadway on Bull Street, Hooray for Hollywood, The Beat Goes On, and All You Need is Love, Michelle has also appeared on this stage as Cathy Hiatt in The Last 5 Years and Luisa in The Fantasticks. She holds a BA in Vocal Music Performance from the University of Wisconsin and is happy (albeit shocked) to be using that training to this day. Many thanks to her beautiful mother and to the Lord for His abundant blessings.
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Matthew Meece Cast
Matthew Meece is originally from Dallas, Texas and graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Psychology. He moved to Savannah in May of 2002, as one of the owners of the production company that renovated the theatre and continues to produce the shows. He has also been a cast member in over 2,000 performances on the Savannah Theatre stage. Matthew is happily married to his best friend Michelle and has completely fallen in love with their newborn son, Cameron Parker! He feels blessed to work with such a talented and wonderful cast and he would like to thank God for his love and his amazing parents for showing him the ropes of ?Show Biz?. He has been a proud member of non-equity since 1974.
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Gretchen Kristine Stelzer Cast
Gretchen is thrilled to be performing at The Savannah Theatre for her 7th consecutive year. She hails from Beatrice, Nebraska & holds a B.A. in Pre-Med from the University of Nebraska where she also studied music. Favorite roles include Audrey from Little Shop of Horrors, Lucy from Charlie Brown, Rona Lisa Peretti from 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Girl 2 from I Love you, You?re Perfect, Now Change. Gretchen enjoys sharing the stage with her wonderful & talented husband Bill and adores their two sweet children, Addison Kate-3, and Evan Christian-1. Gretchen is also one of Savannah?s premier voice teachers, coaching students of all ages how to sing & perform at the best of their ability. GKStudios@comcast.net. She thanks Jesus Christ for being a loving & guiding presence in her life, & for giving her the best family ever!
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Chris Fullerton Drums
Chris is very excited to be performing with the Savannah Theatre for a third season. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, he grew up in a musically involved family, with his mother a piano teacher and his father a music director at their local church. Chris moved to Savannah and attended Armstrong Atlantic State University where he served as principle of the percussion department and was also awarded the inaugural Anne Allman Percussion Scholarship. He has worked with local high school drum lines for the last five years and has also played with various local groups around Savannah. Chris thanks his parents for their love and God for his blessings.
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Rachel Pride Cast
Rachel is thrilled to be back on her favorite stage at the Savannah Theatre! She was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, and she came to the Savannah Theatre in 2005 for Jukebox Journey. Earlier this year she was performing on the MS Mariner of the Seas and the MS Serenade of the Seas with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, singing and dancing in their production shows. She has also performed at Six Flags Over Texas for multiple seasons. Rachel has had the honor of performing on the same stage as LeAnn Rimes, Steve Holy and LeAnn Womack at the Johnnie High Country Music Revue. She loves every minute of performing and is excited to be able to perform for you.
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Danielle Walker Saxophone
Raised in Brunswick, Georgia, Danielle joined the cast of the Savannah Theatre September of 2004. Her music career began while in high school performing with the Jekyll Island Big Band. She went on to receive her B.A. in Music Performance at Brevard College, Brevard, North Carolina in 2001. While attending at Brevard, she was featured on Baritone Saxophone with the Summer Jazz Workshop Faculty Band presenting the music of the Miles Davis Nonet in 1998. Playing the songs Rocker, Israel, and Jeru, the band was also featured on NPR hosted by Branford Marsalis. Danielle studied abroad in Altmünster, Austria in 1999, studying German as well as participating in the local Musik Kapelle. In 2000, while playing Baritone Saxophone in the Brevard College Saxophone Quartet, they performed at The 12th World Saxophone Congress in Montreal. Danielle is proud to be a part of such a great group of people and performers here at the Savannah Theatre. She would like to thank her family for believing in her and all of her mentors.
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David Brooks Piano/Music Director
David is originally from Central Arkansas. He began playing piano at the age of 6. Early in his musical career, he developed an extensive gospel music background. Right out of high school, David began touring extensively with several big name acts in Southern Gospel music such as The Hinsons and Gold City. After returning to Arkansas in 1999, he earned his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Arkansas and served as their lead instrumentalist/accompanist for various shows and projects. In 2003, he moved to Branson, Missouri to work with many production shows such as 50's At The Hop, The Haygoods, The Elvis Experience, #1 Hits of the 60's, and Legends In Concert. After spending 6 years in Branson and another in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, David is excited at the opportunity to be here at the Savannah Theatre.
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Josh Holley Lead Guitar / Cast
Josh hails from Statesboro, GA and has been with Savannah Theatre since they arrived. Starting as House Manager, he soon hit the stage as bassist in Lost in the 50's, and then guitarist for Jukebox Journey, Last 5 Years, Broadway on Bull Street and Hooray for Hollywood. He studied Speech & Communication at Young-Harris College, competed in Dramatic Interpretation, broke school records and won 2 national bronze awards. Known in the Savannah area as a gifted actor/comedian, he recently took on multiple roles in Little Shop of Horrors and Greater Tuna. Josh released an album of original songs (available on iTunes) and is currently working on a follow up CD. He teaches improvisation, acting and guitar workshops in the Savannah area. He thanks all of you, but mostly, God and his loving family and friends. CLICK HERE to visit Josh's music web page.
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Nils Egerstrand Bass Player
Nils Egerstrand was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating with a Music Merchandising degree from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Nils moved to Asheville, North Carolina. He was the Principal bassist and stage manager for the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and also played principal and/or section bassist in 8 regional orchestras, and in various bluegrass, jazz, and rockabilly bands. In June of 2006, he moved to Savannah to join the Savannah Theater Orchestra. Nils is also a longtime professional snow ski instructor. He would like to thank God, his Savannah Theater family, and Danielle for their support in making his life full and bountiful.
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