Cassie Nova aka James Love grew up in Dallas. Graduated from the High School for the Health Professions, then went to school at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. 

Then as an art school dropout, found drag. She started performing as Cassie Nova nearly 30 years ago. She has been a cast member in the world renowned Rose Room for most of that 30 years. 

She is now not only a life long show girl but is also the manager and show director of the Rose Room. She lives in Midlothian, Texas with her husband of 19 years, Jamie. They have 4 dogs and a 130 pound tortoise named Ruby. 

https://www.roseroomdallas.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CassiesFreakShow

Twitter: @thecassienova

Instagram: @cassienovarocks

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Caleb is currently an attorney with his own law practice in Dallas, Texas. He was born and raised in a small town in northwest Arkansas and grew up as an anxious, overachieving, closeted gay child in a conservative Christian environment. He attended the University of Arkansas where he earned his undergraduate degree and law degree as well as had his first experience with the power of therapy and coming out. Upon graduation in 2007, Caleb "officially" came out to his friends and family and moved to Dallas, Texas. Over the past 15 years, he's continued his mental health journey through traditional talk therapy, meditation, and yoga and has continued to build his professional career. Today, Caleb practices law in Dallas with a focus on estate planning, probate, and small business transactions. He's been with his husband David since 2015 and they have been married for two years. They currently live in the Oaklawn area with their two dogs, a cat, and too many plants to count. Both are small business owners and are active volunteers with Black Tie Dinner. In his hypothetical free time, Caleb prefers to spend his time outdoors, reading a good book, or watching anything superhero or science-fiction-related. 

Paul J. Williams is a gifted comedian, actor and singer based in Dallas.  As a comedian, he has appeared on countless cruises, multiple comedy clubs across the U.S. and on the MTV/LOGO Network comedy special, ONE NIGHT STAND UP.  But, he is most well-known for his “altar ego”, Sister Helen Holy.  As a classically trained tenor, Paul J. has performed with the New York Choral Artists, Orpheus Chamber Singers and Turtle Creek Chorale.  As a hobby, Paul is a classic car buff and currently owns a 1970 Buick Riviera which has won multiple awards.

Roscoe Compton-Kelly serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dallas Hope Charities. He is also a board member with LGBTQ Outdoors and is also as singing member of the world-renowned Turtle Creek Chorale. Roscoe works in the nonprofit sector as the Senior Director of External Affairs at Education Opens Doors, where he leads the cultivation, relationship management and strategy around EOD partners and donors. Roscoe is a Texas native, and currently lives in the Dallas area, with his husband Brian, who is a Dyslexia Interventionist with Dallas ISD.

Danny Vanegas is a DFW based actor, singer, and dancer turned yogi. After studying dance and theatre, he graduated from Black Swan Yoga’s 200 hour YTT program in the fall of 2021. Following that, he received his 100 hour registered meditation teacher certification through Yogamu and started teaching at several studios in Dallas such as Corepower yoga and Art of VIII school of dance. Danny’s main intention as a yoga teacher is to be able to provide yoga and a mental health outlet to communities that otherwise would not have yoga available to them. In the Fall of 2022 Danny will begin his Yoga therapy certification to further his education !

For as long as he can remember, Cooper Koch has been a storyteller. Usually making people laugh, typically as the butt of most of his own jokes. Professionally, Cooper is also a storyteller. As the founder of PR Firm Cooper Smith Agency, he is trusted with developing and telling the stories of his clients. He is also the Founder and Publisher of He Said Dallas, an online source of things to do, see, buy, enjoy, etc. in Dallas…all from a witty gay perspective, and storyteller on his blog CoopedUp.com and his daily Facebook Live show (weekdays, 4:30 on Facebook). He previously contributed regularly to Huffington Post’s Queer Voices section.

In 2012, Cooper and his family were featured in a national Father's Day marketing campaign for JCPenney that triggered a boycott from the "Million Moms" and worldwide news coverage of the first-of-its-kind ad. It was the first ever mainstream American ad featuring a real life gay family.

Now in his eight season, Sean Mikel Baugh is the Artistic Director of the Turtle Creek Chorale. 

Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sean studied music at Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Central Oklahoma and was awarded a Master of Music in Conducting degree from the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University where he was named outstanding graduate conductor. At the Meadows School, Sean served as assistant conductor of the world-renowned Meadows Wind Ensemble. He has studied with Nancy Hill Cobb, Jack Delaney, Paul Phillips and many others.

Sean has been called “expressive and incredibly dynamic, a consummate musician with a side of showman. He exhilarates audience members and singers alike.” He is regularly praised for his innovative programming and expressive technique. His choirs have enjoyed positive reviews and have been lauded for their musicality and emotional performances. An active advocate for male choral music, Sean regularly commissions new works from established composers.

Sean also serves as Conductor and Associate Director of Music and Worship for Dallas-based Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ where he leads the choir and orchestra for Sunday worship services. Cathedral of Hope is the world’s largest congregation with a primary outreach to the LGBT community.

Under his direction, the Turtle Creek Chorale has performed for the national conference of the American Choral Director’s Association, and the Southwest division of ACDA. Sean was recently invited to conduct at Carnegie Hall, and will take the TCC there in 2022. Sean is in demand nationwide as speaker, guest-conductor and clinician. He has served on the music faculty of the University of Dallas and is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, Gay & Lesbian Association of Choruses, Texas Choral Directors Association, and Chorus America.

Sean has been twice named “Outstanding LGBT Role Model” by the Dallas Voice.

Justin founded LGBT Outdoors from his love for the outdoors and his genuine compassion and care for people. He previously ran a humanitarian NPO and is a successful published professional photographer in North Texas. Justin loves sharing his passion for the outdoors and the LGBTQ+ community.

Nic describes himself as just an outrageous gay from Iowa whose mental psyche is questionable at best but can sure deliver some belly laughs. A failed top 20 contestant on The Voice, Nic moves to comedy to prove to the patrons that he promises he's ok by making them laugh. Nic produces and stars in two Original comedy concepts at Dallas Comedy Club. You may have seen him at one of his MANY ridiculous performing jobs... From Disney, Universal Studios, to NBC and Universal Music Group. 

Wil is the founder of Living Well With WiL Health and Wellness, Vice President and Executive Administrator of Community Outreach and Development at Bob's House of Hope and Ranch Hand Rescue. His purpose, priority and occupation is to promote awareness, educate empower and support those whose lives are impacted by social marginalization, emotional, social and sexual trauma.  

Wil's end goal is to nurture healthy and happy people and relationships, and to erase social stigmas by holding each and every individual accountable for taking care of themselves and being mindful of the manner in which they treat others.