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Shannon Kuanfung Cast
Shannon is originally from Ft. Worth, Texas and has been with the cast of the Savannah Theatre since January of 2005. She studied musical theatre at Texas Christian University and at Tarrant County College in Texas. She began performing professionally at Six Flags over Texas from 2000 to 2002. In 2003, Shannon moved to Mackinaw City, Michigan to join the cast of L'Harmonie. She has been featured as Reno in Anything Goes and Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls. She would like to thank her little brother Alex for keeping her grounded, best friend Amanda for believing so much, her parents for putting up with the endless singing, and Josh for being her biggest supporter and all-time favorite person. Shannon's Photography Website
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Lucinda Morin Cast / Choreographer
Lucinda Morin from Taylorsville, NC, is thrilled to be here at The Savannah Theatre! She choreographed Broadway on Bull Street and A Christmas Tradition in 2006. A Radio City Rockette, she performed at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA for four years. She has entertained aboard Holland America and Celebrity Cruises, at the 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 The Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach for 3 years. She is also a judge and choreographer for Showstopper Talent Competition. Lucinda and her amazing husband, Mario, have been performing together for eleven 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 is a self-taught artist from San Antonio, Texas. Recently featured in the role of Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, he joined The Savannah Theatre in 2006. He was the featured comedian and a singer/dancer at The American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA for four years. Known for the crazy antics of 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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Michelle Meece Cast
Michelle is thrilled to be marking her 5th year of performances here at the Savannah Theatre. In addition to being an original cast member of Lost in the 50’s, Jukebox Journey, I Love You…Now Change! and Broadway on Bull Street, she has also appeared on this stage as Cathy Hiatt in City Lights production of The Last 5 Years. Before her move to Savannah, Michelle lived and performed in cities including Chicago, IL Branson, MO and Mackinaw City, MI which is where she met her remarkable husband Matthew. Michelle 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. Favorite roles include Anita West Side Story, Luisa The Fantasticks and Chava Fiddler on the Roof. 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 partners in the Savannah Theatre Project L.L.C., the production company that renovated the theatre and continues to produce the shows. Matthew has been a cast member at the Savannah Theatre since 2002. He was happily married to his best friend Michelle in 2004 and happy to be able to work with her every day! He would like to thank her and his family for making him a better person. He has been a proud member of non-equity since 1974.
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Josh Holley Lead Guitar / Cast
Joshua Holley hails from Statesboro, Ga. and has been with this cast of the Savannah Theatre since they arrived. He started as the House Manager and soon made his way to the stage as the bassist in Lost in the 50's, becoming the guitarist of Lost in the 50's during the second season, continuing with Jukebox Journey, The Last Five Years and Broadway on Bull Street. Joshua studied Speech and Communication at Young Harris College, where he competed in Dramatic Interpretation for which he broke school records and won two national bronze awards. In 1999 he and his then-band recorded and released an independant album on which Joshua was a songwriter, guitarist, and the lead vocalist. Known in the Savannah area as an accomplished actor and gifted comedian, his favorite roles include The Duke in Big River, Tom Joad in Grapes of Wrath and Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile. He would like to thank God, the people of Savannah, his very patient and encouraging parents and family, and Shannon for her endless support and inspiration. CLICK HERE to visit Josh's music web page.
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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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Gretchen Kristine Stelzer Cast
Gretchen has been with Savannah Theatre since 2003’s Lost in the 50’s and has played roles in Jukebox Journey, I Love You...Now Change! and Broadway on Bull Street. She took a leave of absence to deliver her baby girl, Addison Kate Stelzer, on Oct. 6, 2005, but was back on stage for Jukebox Journey Christmas! She and her husband Bill and daughter Addie love Savannah and plan to call it home for years to come. From Beatrice, NE, she graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska (BS in Psychology, Pre-Med) where she performed with the Scarlet and Cream
Singers. Credits include The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, Center Stage Theatre in Michigan, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Celebrity Cruises, and Starlite Theatre in Branson. Gretchen thanks her family for their continued support and thanks God for all His blessings.
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Sheldon Pinckney Cast
Savannah native Sheldon Pinckney is excited to return to his hometown and to the Savannah Theatre. Sheldon has appeared in Savannah in such roles as Frankie in "Forever Plaid," Jesus in "Jesus Christ Superstar," and most recently as Bobby in City Lights production of "Company" at the Lucas Theater. Since his late teens Sheldon has been studying music and voice and traveling, landing stints in Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, New York City, and Osaka, Japan, where he performed in an a cappella 50's group at Universal Studios Japan. Sheldon has also been featured at Universal Studios Florida and at the Walt Disney World Resort in various productions. Sheldon is proud to have been a cast member of "Lost in the 50's", "Jukebox Journey" and "Broadway on Bull Street" and is grateful to the cast of The Savannah Theatre for love and support. Thanks to the cast, Mom and Dad ,and to God for continuous blessings.
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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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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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