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Maureen Brennan (Vi Moore) Broadway: Candide (Tony Nomination, Theatre World Award); Going Up; Knickerbocker Holiday: Little Johnny Jones; Stardust. Off-Broadway: Shakespeare’s Cabaret. National Tour: Pirates of Penzance. Regional/Boston (select): Mame (Reagle Players (IRNE nomination) You Can’t Take it With You (Pioneer Theatre); History of the American Film (Seattle Rep); Bel Canto (Wheelock/Theatre Offensive, Sundance Theatre Institute); Side By Side By Sondheim (Michigan Opera Theatre); My Fair Lady (Artpark, NSMT); Something's Afoot; 42nd Street (Cape Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse); Sylvia (Stoneham Theatre). Concert Work (select): Minnesota Orchestra, Boston Pops (5 soloist appearances), Pittsburgh, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, Baltimore Symphonies. Film: “The Producers.” Animated Film Voice Over: “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (Disney). Other: “Allegro” (Just released Rodgers and Hammerstein recording); Co-Creator – Sunrise, Sunset, The Songs of Sheldon Harnick. Maureen is a theatre faculty member at The Boston Conservatory and is thrilled to be playing the mother of former star student, Chelsea Morgan Stock! Upcoming: Brennan & Dvorsky: Together Again at Birdland, October 2011. Stay tuned! Maureenbrennan.com

Matthew Dorsey (Willard Hewitt) is overly excited to be venturing to Massachusetts to work with this very talented cast and crew! Born and raised around DC in a showbiz family, Matthew is a recent graduate of Penn State University where he earned his BFA in musical theatre. Recent credits include Altar Boyz (Matthew), Grease (Roger), Romeo+Juliet (Paris), Ragtime (Younger Brother), and The Full Monty (Malcolm). Many thanks to Evans for this great opportunity, my friends, family, and Alyssa for their constant love and support in everything I undertake.

George Dvorsky (Reverend Shaw Moore) is thrilled to return to the Cape Playhouse after appearing here in Pete ‘N Keely, No No Nanette, The World Goes Round, Carousel, and Brigadoon to name a few. Broadway credits include the title role in The Scarlet Pimpernel and Henry Spofford in the revival of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Other Broadway credits: the Tony Award Winning Passion, Marilyn: An American Fable, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Off-Broadway: Pete Bartel in Pete ‘N Keely, the revival of Dames at Sea, and And the World Goes Round. George starred in the NYC Premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella as Prince Charming at Lincoln Center where he also played Tommy in Brigadoon. He also starred as Billy Crocker opposite Chita Rivera in Anything Goes at the Paper Mill Playhouse. George has performed with symphonies all over the globe including Iceland, Hong Kong, Sweden and Italy. He was featured in PBS’ Emmy Winning “Passion: Live at Lincoln” starring Patti LuPone and starred with Bea Arthur and the Boston Pops in “Bernstein’s Broadway” also on PBS. His solo CD, “In the Still of the Night” is available on the Jay Records label. www.georgedvorsky.net

John Jeffrey Martin (Ren McCormack), “Jeff” starred as Troy Bolton, in the national tour of Disney’s High School Musical. On Broadway; Hairspray: Link u/s, Fender - Neil Simon theater. Good Vibrations - Eugene O’Neill. Jeff got his first break in The Rocky Horror Show: Brad, Rocky, Riff Raff, Swing - Circle in the Square (original cast album) Regional; Grease: Kenickie - Papermill Playhouse. Received a BFA in Musical Theater at Syracuse University. Jeff is a songwriter and painter. Check out the website to see some of his work. http://www.johnjeffreymartin.com

Jen Jenkins (Lulu Warnicker, Betty Blast, Dance Captain) is thrilled to make her Cape Playhouse debut in FOOTLOOSE. National/International Tours:  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Jolene/Dance Captain), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (w/ Lea Salonga) (Ensemble/Dance Captain), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Zebulon/Dance Captain). Regional: Annie Get Your Gun (Annie Oakley), Grease (Patty Simcox), Guys & Dolls (Mimi). BA, James Madison University. Many thanks to Mark and Vince for the opportunity and the fun. Much love to Mom, John, and the most amazing family. God is oh so good! Phil 4:11-13 

Gary Lynch (Wes Warnicker, Cowboy Bob) Dirty Dancing (original cast) – Moe Pressman (US Premiere, 1st National), Mamma Mia! (original cast) – Sam Carmichael (North American Premiere-Toronto, US Premiere, 1st National, 2-time Broadway Award Nominee), Les Misérables – Provaire/Javert (Broadway). Numerous Off-Broadway and Regional credits include: Let it Ride – Carver (Lambs Theatre), Lux in Teneberes – Paduk (Lincoln Center), Goose – Jack (Musical Theatre Works, Destry Rides Again – Kent (York Theatre), The Threepenny Opera – MacHeath (Playmakers Rep), Sugar – Joe/Josephine (Westchester Broadway), Joseph – Pharaoh (North Shore Music Theatre), Nine – Guido (Theatre Factor St. Louis). www.garylynchactor.com

Marci Reid (Ethel McCormack) is thrilled to reprise this role in her Cape Playhouse debut. As a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, some of her proudest moments include going on as Hattie in her hometown of Dallas while on the road with the 1st National tour of Kiss Me, Kate and playing Penelope Pennywise in the regional premiere of Urinetown. Other credits include Me & My Girl and Call Me Madam at Goodspeed Opera House; Cabaret at Barrington Stage Company; She Loves Me at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Cleveland’s Great Lakes Theatre, My Fair Lady at Ogunquit Playhouse; 42nd Street as Maggie Jones and again as Dorothy Brock; and Drowsy in The Drowsy Chaperone, as well as 10 productions at Casa Mañana. Marci is eternally grateful for her parents without whose support this career would never have been possible. Here’s to a long and fruitful relationship, Michael R!

Chelsea Morgan Stock (Ariel Moore) Broadway: Baby It’s You (Mary Jane Greenberg, Lesley Gore - Standby). The Little Mermaid (Ariel – First Replacement; Andrina – original cast and cast recording). Regional: Annie Get Your Gun (Winnie Tate, Goodspeed); A Year With Frog and Toad and Kiss Me Kate (Weston Playhouse). BFA from The Boston Conservatory. Love and thanks to DGRW, friends, and family, especially Mom, Dad and Whitney. 

Sean Watkins (Chuck Cranston) received his BFA in theatre and BA in Spanish from Marshall University. NYC Credits: Bruce Lee: Journey to the West (Ensemble), Warsaw (Richter/Nazi), Apathy (Filander), Big Man on Campus (Romeo). Select Regional Credits: ‘S Wonderful (Gene), The Drowsy Chaperone (George), The Producers (Nazi Tenor), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Les Misérables (Marius), West Side Story (Action). He is thrilled to be working at the Cape Playhouse and would like to thank his friends and family for all their support! Love you all.

Stephen Berger (Principal Clark) Cape Playhouse: Wait Until Dark, On Your Toes, and The Rink. Broadway: Little Me, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, True West, The Dinner Party, Into the Woods, and The Pajama Game. Off-Broadway: Wonderful Town (NYC Opera), Desperate Writers, Being Audrey, A New Brain, That’s Life, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Isn’t it Romantic, and Nite Club Confidential. National tours: Annie, Rumors, and Ken Hill’s Phantom of the Opera. Regional Theatre: The John Engeman Theatre, Denver Center Theatre Company, Fulton Theatre, Dallas Theatre Center, Cleveland Playhouse, Stage West, The Gulfshore Playhouse, Theatre Aspen, George Street Playhouse, Papermill Playhouse, Cincinatti Playhouse in the Park, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Walnut Street Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Casa Manana. Television: Several appearances on “Law & Order.” Married to actress Jan Leigh Herndon, Stephen is an AVID golfer and welcomes invitations to play the local courses!

Meredith Akins (Tammy, ensemble) Broadway: Mamma Mia! (original cast), FOOTLOOSE.

Other credits include Wicked (1st Chicago and Original Cast in 2nd Tour), FOOTLOOSE (1st National Tour), Yo Alice, No Boundaries, and South Pacific. Thank you to friends, family and teachers who have supported me.

Steven Boyd Baker (Lyle, ensemble) is excited to be back on the Cape. Last summer he was in the Playhouse’s production of Hairspray as Fender. He is a proud graduate of Elon University. His regional work includes Dodger in Oliver, Barnaby in Hello Dolly!, Tommy in Tommy, and Younger Brother in the workshop production of the high school version of Ragtime. He recently was in the workshop production of Havana as Diego. Elon credits include Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera, the Emcee in Cabaret, Man 1 in Edges, Baby John in West Side Story, Laurie in Little Women, and Man 1 in Songs for a New World. He would like to give a special thanks to his family and friends for their constant love and support.

Andrea Collier (Urleen) is thrilled to be making her debut at the Cape Playhouse in FOOTLOOSE! Recent credits include: National Tour: Hairspray (Brenda/Tracy us). Regional: The Wedding Singer (Holly) and Miracle on 34th Street. Andrea is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a BA in Music Education. She would like to thank her family and friends for their continuing love and support! Tony: This one's for you!

Katharine Heaton (Eleanor Dunbar) Coming up: CATS National Tour (Grizabella).  Broadway:  Camelot starring Jeremy Irons (Irish Rep Gala, Shubert Theatre). Regional: A Christmas Carol (North Shore Music Theatre); also A Funny Thing…Forum, King David, Candide, Violet, Fiddler on the Roof (various US theatres). Concert: James Taylor's “One Man Band” Tour (CD/DVD); Tanglewood Festival Chorus w/ Boston Symphony Orchestra (Symphony Hall/Tanglewood); National Anthem at Yankee Stadium (sorry Sox fans!). Love and thanks to my parents, family and friends for everything, and Evans and Mark for this awesome opportunity!  www.katharineheaton.com

Erin Henry (Belinda, ensemble), a Massachusetts native, is thrilled to be a part of this production! National tour credits: Grease (1st national 2010, Patty Simcox), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ethel Peas). Regional credits: Meet Me in St. Louis and A Wonderful Life (Paper Mill Playhouse), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (North Shore Music Theatre), Legally Blonde (Gateway Playhouse), Annie Get Your Gun (North Carolina Theatre), Gypsy (Westchester Broadway Theatre). Other credits: Twice Charmed (Cinderella; Disney original cast recording). Love to Nick and my family.

Gwen Hollander (Rusty) is happy to be kicking off her Sunday shoes for the 3rd time (previously as Urleen at Harrah’s Atlantic City and Gateway Playhouse). Favorite credits include: Broadway/Tour of Little Women (Amy, Carbonell Award), National Tour of 101 Dalmatians, directed by Jerry Zaks (Perdita), Les Misérables (Eponine, Carbonell Award), Avenue Q (Kate Monster/Lucy T. Slut), 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive), Legally Blonde (Margot), Urinetown (Hope), Great American Trailer Park Musical (Pickles), Beauty and the Beast (Belle), and the premiere of See Rock City and Other Destinations at Barrington Stage. TV/Web: “From Earth to the Moon” (Tom Hanks, HBO), Nickelodeon’s “The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo,” and the webseries “Acting School Academy.” Love and thanks to Eric Alsford, Ben, and the family. Infinite love to Mom.  www.gwenhollander.com

AJ Hughes (Bickle, ensemble) is excited to be making his Cape Playhouse debut! Tours: Irving Berlin’s White Christmas (1st National), 42nd Street. Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny, North Shore Music Theatre, John W. Engeman Theatre, Pittsburgh Playhouse. Point Park University graduate. Thanks to Michael at The Roster and to Evans for this great opportunity! www.aj-hughes.com. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association!

Kara Kimmer (Ruth Ann, ensemble) holds a BA in Musical Theatre from Oakland University. Regional credits: Carnival (Olga) and Forum (Vibrata) Goodspeed Musicals: Fame (Carmen u/s) Tropicana, Beehive (Janis Joplin), High School Musical, and Pirates of Penzance at the Michigan Opera. Ms. Kimmer has performed with the NBA Detroit Piston's Dance Team, Marvin Hamlisch in DC's Library of Congress, Upright Citizens Brigade, Joey McIntyre in concert, and the Pointer Sisters (LA). Always thankful for her two agents, Francis Del Duca and God.

Nathan Thomas Madden (Jeter, ensemble) is delighted to be making his debut at the Cape Playhouse with this production of FOOTLOOSE after being a company member at BJM Danse for the past two seasons. He is a graduate of the Julliard School’s dance program and has trained with Arnold Spohr of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Robert Ivy, and attended the Atlanta and Houston Ballet Academies. He has performed works by Twyla Tharp, Lar Lubovitch, Anthony Tudor, and Ohad Naharin. Regional theatre credits include: TUT’S productions of Anything Goes, and A Chorus Line, as well as four seasons at the MUNY, where he recently assisted Gemsy DeLappe on their productions of Cemelot and CATS at Sac. MT. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and is passionate about sharing dance training around the globe. Eternally grateful to God, family, and friends for getting to live his dreams!

Joe Moeller (Travis) is extremely excited to cut loose for a second time!  Just after graduating from CCM this year, Joe was seen in 42nd Street at the Marriott Theater in Chicago.  Other credits include the ensembles of Beauty and the Beast and West Side Story at LaComedia Dinner Theater and multiple cameo roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Carnegie Center in Ohio.  Favorite CCM credits include Berger in Hair, Bobby Randall in Good News, and Sheriff Reynolds in Bat Boy.  Much love to his family, the boys, and DGRW, without whom he wouldn't be able to do all this! Proud member AEA!

Terry Moore (Coach Dunbar) is thrilled to be making his debut in the Massachusetts theatre arena. A native Long Islander and current resident of the Washington D.C. area, Terry has been performing for the past thirty years. Some favorite credits include: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Jack Jerome), Oliver (Mr. Bumble), The Secret Garden (Archibald), South Pacific (Emile), and Big River (The Duke). Terry is a graduate of the University of Maryland where he earned his BS in Music Education, and he also holds a Masters degree in counseling. During the school year, Terry is choral director, Assistant Drama Director, and Director of the Titan Tempo Show Choir at Tuscarora High School in Frederick, Maryland. Thank you to Evans for this opportunity, my wife Tracey and my children Matthew, Katie, Genevieve and Jordan for their constant love and support.

Marissa Rosen (Wendy Jo) is thrilled to be a part of this amazing production. She was just seen starring as crazy Maria Pinnunziato in the Off-Broadway hit My Big Gay Italian Wedding. Marissa has toured the world singing and dancing for her supper. Off-Broadway: Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Hidden Voices. Regional/International: Bare, SHOUT! The Mod Musical, Smokey Joe’s Café, FOOTLOOSE, Beware Bernadette: A Musical Fable, Urinetown, Grease, You Can’t Take it With You, Gypsy, and Into the Woods to name a few. Marissa originated the role of the Secondary Princess in the world premiere of Disenchanted: Bitches of the Kingdom. She can be heard on numerous Stage Stars Records and albums and can be seen in even more embarrassing YouTube videos. Marissa holds a BFA in musical theatre from the New School University. Thank you to Dustin, Evans, Eric, and my amazing friends and family for their constant support. For my grandpa … Forever in the front row … Follow her at www.twitter.com/Risseroni

Mark Martino (Director), a NYC-based director and choreographer, is thrilled to return to the historic Cape Playhouse for his 8th season. In previous seasons, Cape audience have seen Mark’s productions of No No Nanette, Guys and Dolls, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beehive, Leader of the Pack, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Forever Plaid, Smokey Joe’s Café, and last season’s Plaid Tidings and Hairspray. When not spending some quality summer time on gorgeous Cape Cod, Mark can be found working at many of the nation’s leading theatre. Among them: Theatre Aspen in Aspen, CO (Little Shop of Horrors, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Florida’s Maltz Jupiter Theatre (Beehive, The Boyfriend, La Cage Aux Folles, Crazy for You), Boston’s North Shore Music Theatre (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, A Chorus Line), Music Theatre of Louisville (Hello Dolly, West Side Story), Maine’s Arundel Barn Playhouse (Pete ‘N Keely), The Cleveland Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Detroit’s Gem Theatre (Plaid Tidings), and NYC’s Steinbach Theatre (A Chorus Line). Mark’s direction and choreography has also been seen in the pops concerts of the nation’s leading symphony orchestras and in film and television shows ranging from The Miss America Pageant to the nationally syndicated PBS Christmas special “Count Your Blessings.” As always, Mark wants to thank Evans Haile and the amazing staff and crew at the Cape Playhouse … summer theatre doesn’t get any better than here in Dennis thanks to the tireless efforts of the entire Playhouse family. The opportunity to present this uniquely American art form at its highest level is a true and cherished privilege … sincerest thanks to Evans and to you, the audience, for your continued support in keeping this invaluable part of our arts scene alive and thriving!

Vince Pesce (Choreographer) Choreography credits include: National/International tours: Joseph…Dreamcoat (Director/Choreographer), Victor Victoria (Director/Choreographer – Mexico City Company), ‘S Wonderful (World Premier), Cinderella starring Lea Salonga, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Oliver!. New York: Abraham Lincoln’s BGDP (Off Broadway/Acorn Theatre), Dancing With Abandon (FringeNYC), Lucky Break (NY workshop/John Caird-Director). Television credits include: Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed (HBO), Clash of the Choirs starring Patti Labelle (NBC/Series Choreographer), Grease: You’re The One That I want (NBC/Series Choreographer); Regional credits include: A Funny Thing…Forum and Little Shop of Horrors for Paper Mill Playhouse, as well as Hello Dolly!, White Christmas, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Flower Drum Song and West Side Story. Associate Choreographer to Kathleen Marshall on the Broadway productions of Anything Goes, The Pajama Game (Tony Award – Choreography), Wonderful Town (Tony Award – Choreography), and Little Shop of Horrors. Website: www.vincepesce.com

Eric Alsford (Musical Director) is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.  He has played for the Off-Broadway production of That’s Life, Naked Boys Singing, and the national tour of Mamma Mia.   Eric also recently musical directed/conducted the 25th Anniversary national tour of Nunsense with Sally Struthers and regularly musical directs the many incarnations of Nunsense with author/director Dan Goggin throughout the country.Regionally, he has musical directed for North Shore Music Theatre, Arkansas Rep, Ogunquit Playhouse, Drury Lane Theatre Chicago, Artpark, Mt. Gretna Theatre, Downtown Cabaret, and Solano Rep among others. Eric splits his time between NYC and South Florida. Throughout South Florida, he regularly musical directs for Actors Playhouse, Caldwell Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Theatrezone, Broward Ceneter and Arsht Center. He is the recipient of South Florida's Carbonell Award for best musical direction for productions of   Floyd Collins, Aida, and Les Misérables all at Actors Playhouse in Miami, as well as Adding Machine at Gablestage. Eric is the author of several children’s musicals produced throughout Florida and the composer for the score to the independent film “Lost Everything.” 

Michael Schweikardt (Scenic Designer) designed the world premiere of the new Duncan Sheik/Kyle Jarrow musical Whisper House at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre.  He has created sets for several musicals by Joe Iconis, including Bloodsong of Love at Ars Nova, ReWrite at Urban Stages, The Black Suits at The Public Theater, The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks for TheatreworksUSA, and Things To Ruin at both The Zipper Factory and Second Stage Theatre. Recent credits include Jeffrey Hatcher’s Ella, appearing in cities all across the country; the critically acclaimed productions of Showboat, Annie Get Your Gun, 1776, Big River, and Camelot for Goodspeed Musicals; Barnum for Asolo Repertory Theatre’s 50th anniversary season; Oklahoma! starring Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase celebrating the Oklahoma State Centennial; the American premieres of Frank McGuinness’ Gates of Gold and The Bird Sanctuary; and national and international tours of James Taylor’s One Man Band. Mr. Schweikardt’s online portfolio can be seen at www.msportfolio.com.

Jose Rivera (Costume Designer) is thrilled to continue his 10-year association with The Cape Playhouse. An award winning designer, recent credits include:  A Little Night Music and Sisters of Swing for The Gretna Theatre; West Side Story and S’Wonderful for The Gateway Playhouse; Crazy For You for The Maltz Jupiter Theatre; A Chorus Line, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Joseph...Dreamcoat and Gypsy for The North Shore Music Theatre; Hairspray and Plaid Tidings for The Cape Playhouse; Dial M For Murder for The Sierra Repertory Theatre and The Feature Film “Collar.” You can catch his work on The Lifetime Network with the films: “The Perfect Nanny,” “The Perfect Wife,” “Blind Obsession,” “Facing The Enemy” and “She’s No Angel;” On SoapNet with “One Minute Soap Opera;” On VH-1 and Reality TV with “Strip Search” and in local video stores with “The Storyteller;” “Evil Alien Conquerors;” “National Lampoon’s TV The Movie” and “Destination Mars.” His designs have been worn by such stars as: Rebecca DeMornay, Tom Sizemore, Tori Spelling, Deidrich Bader, Beth Grant, Ann Walker, Chris Parnell, Bruce Boxleitner, Tracy Nelson, Tracy Gold, Dee Wallace Stone, Marla Maples, Grace Jones, CeCe Penniston, Peabo Bryson and Bill Hayes. Mr. Rivera has won the 2011 Carbonell Award for Best Costume Design for La Cage Aux Folles and The 2008 Carbonell Award for Best Costume Design for The Boyfriend, both at The Maltz Jupiter Theatre; The ITL Award for Best Costume Design for The Will Rogers Follies in Los Angeles; An Emmy Award for “Groucho: A Life In Revue” and The Barrymore Award for “My One And Only.” He dedicates his work to the spirit and energy of his parents and to his mentor, Theoni V. Aldredge. Mr. Rivera is represented by PipeLine Entertainment Inc. in Los Angeles and New York. www.jmrcostumedesigns.com

FOOTLOOSE - One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.  www.rnh.com