Musical Theatre Radio presents "Be Our Guest"

Born and raised on the east side of O’ahu, Erica learned about improv comedy in 7th grade and yeah, no it’s pretty much all been downhill from there.

In 2021, they graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in English Literature, and have since put both degree specialities to use by becoming a full-time actor in NYC as well as writing you this run-on sentence; jk, they also work part-time as a bookseller.

Erica does frequent work with the non-profit organization Fandom Forward, and recently joined the creative board of Mixed Asian Media. Once a week, she loves to yell about coming of age love stories and mythology with her genius co-host/best friend on their podcast Seaweed Brain.

Also passionate about movement in all forms, she can be found playing capoeira and teaching yoga in Queens.

Website: https://ericaito.com/

Website: https://www.unitymusicals.org/

Olivia developed a love of performing at an early age, undertaking many creative studies including piano, trumpet, drama and singing. She completed her singing exams with Trinity Guildhall at age 17 and at just 18 years of age completed her Diploma of World Theatre and Diploma in Musical Theatre with IMEB. Olivia graduated from Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium in 2017 with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre. 

Olivia is a seasoned performer having portrayed "Nancy" in Oliver!, "Babette" in Beauty and the Beast, "Sarah Brown" in Guys and Dolls, "Angelina" in Trial By Jury, "Dorothy" in The Wizard of Oz, "Christine" in Phantom of the Opera, "Jo March" in Little Women the Musical, "Betty" in Sure Thing, "Carmen" in The Life, "Ursula" in Sweet Charity and "Margarita" in West Side Story. She has a CAT (Canberra Area Theatre Award) for Best Supporting Actress, was nominated a further 3 times and was also the recipient of the Mary Porter Scholarship. She was featured vocalist in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change", "Sweet and Sour: A Cabaret", "CONfused: A Cabaret", The Lord Mayors City Hall Concert in Brisbane, "Thank You For The Music: An ABBA Tribute" and has performed with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. 

In 2018 Olivia originated the role of "Raelene" in S*** Storm, a new Australian play at Anywhere Festival. Here she discovered her passion for creating and championing new Australian works and fostering new artists. 

Olivia has directed, musical directed and co-choreographed performances of Into the Woods: JR, Aladdin: JR. and Shrek the Musical: JR

In 2021 she formed her own production company, Olivia Ruggiero Productions, that produced her one-woman show "Puppets", which toured Sydney, Melbourne and Edinburgh. "Puppets" was awarded Best New Musical by BroadwayWorld: Sydney and Olivia was awarded "Best Performer". She co-produced her second one woman show "Broadway Diva" with Theatre Travels which opened in Adelaide and will tour to Sydney, Bathurst, Melbourne, Darwin and Edinburgh this year. 

Little Women marks her first community theatre production as a producer and director. 

Website: https://oliviaruggiero.org/

Tierney composed the music for NARNIA, based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, which has played in The City of London Festival, Off-Broadway in New York, and in more than 1000 productions throughout the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia. His Narnia Suite for symphony orchestra and four singers premiered at New York's Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. He wrote music and lyrics for Jungle Queen Debutante, produced for New York’s NYMF Festival and by Seattle’s Village Theatre. He contributed several songs (music and lyrics) for Off-Broadway’s Pets! and the music for The Dream Team (Goodspeed Opera) and Tommy Tune’s one-man musical, Ichabod (Boston and New York).

Another musical of Tierney’s, ELEANOR - An American Love Story, has played in many US theaters, including Ford’s Theatre in Washington (two Helen Hayes Awards), Chicago's Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Seattle’s Village Theatre (Issaquah, WA), the historic Barter Theatre in Virginia, and the Pittsburgh Public Theatre. His musical The Year of Living Dangerously, based on the novel that became the film starring Mel Gibson, Sigourney Weaver and Oscar-winner Linda Hunt, was presented in concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC in 2017. Current projects include Diamond and the North Wind, based on the classic novel At The Back of The North Wind by George MacDonald, and A Girl’s Guide to Moving On (with co-author Joseph Robinette), based on the novel by best-selling author Debbie Macomber. 

Beyond musicals for adult humans, Tierney has also written several for young audiences which include The Tuesday Afternoon Regulars, The Fabulous Fable Factory, and its sequel, The Fantastic Return of the Fabulous Fable Factory — all with co-writer Joseph Robinette. TheatreworksUSA has commissioned and toured six of his musicals nationally, including The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (which toured nationally for 25 years). His musicals are published by Dramatic Publishing and Concord Theatricals (Rodgers & Hammerstein).

Website: https://www.thomastierney.com/

James is a writer, producer, actor, theatremaker, singer, educator and a few other things. He made his Broadway debut as a singer for Riverdance, toured as Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar, and my performance career has spanned Broadway and off, to voiceover, television, and concert halls all over the world. I've also been involved in the development of dozens of new works for the stage as an award-winning writer, director, and producer.

More Info: https://www.jamessasser.com/

More Info: https://www.charlesvincentburwell.com/

More info: https://lamplighters.org/by-georges/

Estelle Avbuere is the daughter of an incredible God and Creator. She lives in NC with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a lifelong background in the performing arts disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting.

Her company Creatively Performing Arts is an online voice and performing arts studio where people can rediscover their CREATIVITY through singing and performing from home with virtual, beginner voice lessons, a membership for aspiring singers and more!

More Info: https://creativelybyestelle.com/

A production of 'Dandelion' runs from April 29 - May 14th, 2023 at the Playhouse on Park, West Hartford, CT

Ticket info: https://www.playhouseonpark.org/web2/Season14/TYA_Dandelion.html

Noelle is the founder of In the Wings Promotions, a Montreal-based company that produces musicals. Past shows include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hair & Carrie.

In May 2023 In the Wings Promotions is presenting 'Lizzie' from May 6-13, 2023.

More Info: https://www.inthewingspromotions.com/productions.html