ELAINA VRATTOS JACOBS (CEO/President/Producer/Artistic Director/Writer/Make-up Artist/Visual Artist/Costume Designer/Vocalist/Actress) is a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Actor’s Equity Association, and has over 20 years of experience as a Producer, Writer, Artistic Director, Director, Company Manager, Artist, Singer, Actress and Designer. Elaina has won dozens of awards and has written, directed and produced productions all over the US including an educational National Tour and a variety of Halloween themed theatrical shows for Radio Disney/Walt Disney Productions/ABC Corporation.
As a consummate performer, Elaina, was nominated for the Independent Reviewers of New England Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1999 for her portrayal of Sarraghina in the musical Nine at the Publick Theatre. Elaina’s performance credits include; Mother Superior in Nunsence, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, Mother Abbess in Sound of Music, April in Hot L Baltimore, and Yente in Fiddler on the Roof. Ms. Jacobs has performed all over the country as a soloist and actress and can be seen in several Industrial Films, Student Films, Feature Films, Television and Radio Commercials; including an episode of Unsolved Mysteries and most
recently in What’s Your Number? with Anna Faris.
As a visual artist, Elaina has a long resume of works as a Special Effects Make-up Artist, Photographer, Costumer and Science Fiction and Fantasy Painter and Illustrator. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Boston University School for the Arts and over 25 years in the professional business arena as an accomplished and recognized Producer, Managing Director and Sales and Marketing Director, Ms. Jacobs, combines all of her creative talents and her business experience in the operation of the company.
Ms. Jacobs is most proud of Big Smile’s constant dedication to giving back to the community. Big Smile mounted a concert to benefit Aids Research on Broadway in NYC and daily the company performs for the elderly. In an effort to continue this focus, Ms. Jacobs has developed a special, non-profit, branch of Big Smile Entertainment called BigSmile-BigHeArts dedicated to bringing Arts Programs, Education and Career Development through the Arts and Awareness to Seniors, Children, Special Needs and Veterans.
My goal is to bring a smile to at least one person a day and to help make even one person’s day a better one by my actions. I believe that one positive action can cause positive change.
IN MEMORIAM (1960-2015)
ROBERT “JAKE” JACOBS (NE Area Managing Director/Vocalist/Actor/Company Co-Founder) In 1995 Mr Jacobs along with Elaina Vrattos created Big Smile Entertainment. His larger than life personality was known by all. As he use to say, “I put the ‘BIG’ in Big Smile”. Jake had a huge heart and felt it was important to use our talents, as a way to uplift the sad and forgotten, bring light to the minds that are lost and bring smiles to children everywhere. Jake had a huge heart and was the consummate Santa, performer, friend, colleague, partner and husband. He will be missed, but never forgotten. We continue his legacy in the name he created by bringing Big Smiles to all we can.
Jake has performed on Broadway and in Regional and Stock Theatres throughout the East Coast; including: Worcester Foothills, Worcester Forum Theatre, Lyric Stage, Vokes Theatre, Reagle Players, American Stage Festival. Winner of many acting awards, Jake has been fortunate to have performed some memorable roles including; Tevya, Fiddler on the Roof; King/Papp, Big River, Sir, Roar of the Greasepaint; Lenny, Of Mice and Men; Nicely-Nicely, Guys and Dolls, Miles Gloriosus, Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum; Molokov, Chess; Charlemagne, Pippin; Orgon, Tartuffe; Mr. Peachum, Three Penny Opera; Bandit, Roshomon; Nick Bottom, A Midsummer’s Night Dream; Tito, Lend Me a Tenor and originating the role of Harry Frazee in Curse of the Bambino; which has received National attention and Jake is also featured on the Cast Recording available on CD. Mr. Jacobs also has performed in many Feature, Student and Short Films, Television Series and Commercials including; A Cival Action, Mystic River, The Departed, The Brotherhood, Against the Law and Spencer for Hire.
STEPHEN VRATTOS (NY Area Managing Director/Marketing Consultant/Writer) Stephen worked ten years for Marvel as Spider-Man and a host of other characters while traversing North America and Europe. He currently hosts a Blog called HeroesInMyCloset.com on which he vividly describes his adventures as a superhero. Stephen’s foray in character portrayals also includes Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D. for Troma Films, Santa Claus for Macy’s and as B1, half of the internationally famous Bananas in Pajamas. He performs regularly with the prestigious Down Town Glee Club of New York City and is a member of their elite a cappella group, The Two by Fours. He also performs on cruise ships most notably as a member of the New York Vagabonds. Mr. Vrattos received his BFA from Boston University where his classmates included Marisa Tomei and Brad Oscar, and he performed with Julianne Moore and Michael Chiklis. As a comic book industry insider, Stephen wrote for fanzines, such as Marvel Age and The Comics Buyer’s Guide; trade magazines, like Foreword; and newspapers, such as the New York Post, as well as for newsletters, trading cards, catalogs, marketing materials, scripts and print advertising. His first published comic story appeared in Spider-Man Unlimited #6. In 1997, Stephen created Captain Gravity for Penny-Farthing Press, writing the initial four-part limited series and special one-shot. As a Freelance Copy Writer, Editor and Marketing Consultant, Stephen has worked for Osprey Publishing, Fanfare/Ponent Mon, Harper Collins Children’s Books and Monstrosities, Inc., for which he recently edited and designed Rex Riders. Stephen’s Marketing and Promotions Management credits include; Acclaim Entertainment, Vertical, Inc, Valiant Entertainment and the New York Post.
Katie Halek (CT Area Managing Director/Vocalist/Actress) Katie has been a part of the Big Smile Entertainment family for almost a decade. She joined us while still in College. Don’t let that Bachelor of Science degree fool you, this girl can Sing! Always willing to step in and wear any hat, Katie performs, managers and pretty much looks after everyone in CT. Katie worked in Park Entertainment and Operations at Disney World in Florida and spent over a year performing as Minnie and Mickey Mouse!
LAURA K SMITH (NH Area Managing Director/Singer/Actress)This Oklahoma native is equally at home on both the operatic and musical theatre stage. An avid concert and cabaret performer, Laura has been touring throughout New England with Big Smile Entertainment since 2009 and singing with New England Light Opera in their summer concert series since 2010. She now serves as NH Area Managing Director for Big Smile Entertainment, CEO and instructor for Tunes for Tots, a library outreach program for children ages 0-5, and enjoys teaching voice and piano from her home. Her most recent stage debut pe
rformance was with Waterfront Playhouse in Key West, FL staring as Amalia in She Loves Me. Following her leading role in Salt Marsh Opera’s production of L’Elisir d’amore, Mrs. Smih sang her dream role, Maria, in The Sound of Music at Riverside Theatre Works in Boston, MA. Another dream role was starring as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady with the Key West Pops Orchestra. Her performance there was called “extraordinary” and “dazzling.” Other favorite roles include: Anita in West Side Story, Papagena in The Magic Flute,Adele in Die Fledermaus, and Brenda in Smokey Joe’s Café. In addition to her numerous stage credits Mrs. Smith is featured on Elena Zoubareva’s debut CD ‘Allure’ singing on the track “I Feel Pretty” produced by Grammy award nominee Jonathan Wyner, and on the World Premiere cast recording of Smooth Sailing, a new musical comedy by Mark Morgan and Ken Proctor. Mrs. Smith is a graduate of Oklahoma City University and Longy School of Music.
LESLIE ANDERSON (FL Area Managing Director/Vocalist/Actor) Leslie Anderson lived and performed in NYC for many years and worked in piano bars all over the city including; The Duplex, Rose’s Turn, Helen’s and Don’t Tell Mama’s. She has performed on Broadway with The National Actors Theatre and in concert halls and cabaret clubs along the east coast. She has won Bistro, MAC and Nightlife Awards as an entertainer in piano bars and cabaret shows. When Leslie moved back home to Massachusetts, Big Smile discovered her and made her part of our family and that was over 5 years ago. Leslie has an eclectic array of songs from Standards to Country to Pop and Broadway and can sing almost anything. Ms Anderson is a powerhouse of talent and presence and really brings her audience into the fold with her interactive nature and humor. Leslie decided to move to warmer climates a year ago and now resides in Florida and heads up Big Smile Entertainment down South. Don’t worry, Leslie is still pursuing her solo performing and would be happy performing solo or with any of our troupe in the Florida Area. She has also been known to toot a trombone from time to time.
KIMBERLY MAE
WALLER (Manager/Vocalist/Actress/Tour Manager and Coordinator/Social Media Director) Kimberly achieved her B.A. in Communications with a Concentration in Theatre Education from Bridgewater State University in three short years and immediately dove into the Boston theatre scene as an actor, technician, stage manager, and director. Kimberly is use to wearing many hats and has been doing just that with Big Smile Entertainment since the summer of 2012. As a performer, Kim is one of our Hula Dancers (Big Kahuna Luau), MaryLou (Witchy Wanda’s Spooktacular Halloween Show), and Suzy Snowflake (Jack Frost’s Winter Wonderland Show) to name a few and continues to sing and perform with our many themed concerts and Holiday a cappella groups. Kim dives into every aspect of a performance and has made a name around New England as an accomplished Managing Director, Producer, Stage Manager, Director and Teacher. We have been grateful that Kim has brought these skills to Big Smile and has organized and run or Jack Frost tour, managed our local performances, organized and implemented our Social Media and well, organizes everything she gets her hands on. In addition to her work with Big Smile, Kimberly performs with many touring educational troupes and theatres, as well as pursuing film and commercial endeavors. Favorite past roles include: Vanda,Venus in Fur(Mischievous and Troublesome Productions; Arts in Motion); Polly Peachum, The Penny Jive(Oberon/Myss Ripley’s Pleasure Swing); and Maenad, The Bacchae(Oberon/Tubiforce/Komoi Collective). When not performing, Kimberly works as a stage manager, artistic assistant, and associate producer with various Boston and Southeastern MA theatres. You can follow her theatre adventures on her website kimberlymaewaller.com and on Instagram @_kmaebaebae.
KATIE DUFF (Manager/Vocalist/Actress) Katie has been performing professionally in the Boston area for over 25 years. A Cape Cod native, Katie began perfoming as a teen and had the privilege to of singing with the legendary Lou Columbo on multiple occasions. Katie has composed & recorded original songs which have won her honors and awards in competitions throughout the years. Katie is a classically trained musician with a degree in Music Performance from the UMass Lowell. Katie is accomplished in all genres of music, but Broadway music is her favorite.
MARIANNA WOOD (M
anager/Vocalist/Actor/Face Painter) is an incredibly talented artist and has worked with Big Smile Entertainment for over seven years and is one of our most seasoned entertainers. With a BA in Theatre and a Masters in Secondary Theatre Education from University of Utah, Marianna has performed in dozens of plays and musicals all over the US and has also made her mark in films and television. Marianna has emceed parades for the City of Lowell, sung the National Anthem for local sports teams at various stadiums, been a mascot, face painter, dancer, performed in Rock-a-Billy bands and sung everything from big band to 80’s pop music. You never know what she’ll be doing next! Known for her bad jokes that will make you laugh despite how groan worthy they may be; Marianna always brings a smile to everyone.
ALEX H
OLDEN (Vocalist/Actor) Alex studied at Carnegie Mellon and can sing a variety of styles and in many languages. His charismatic performances are engaging and heartfelt. Alex has performed in many jazz, classical and Musical theatre performances; but he can also rock the room in the style of Elvis, Sinatra and the great Louis Armstrong. Alex is also an accomplished pianist and drummer.
BRIAN TONEY (Manager/Vocalist/Actor) A veteran of theater, vocal groups and rock bands, Brian’s performances blend a powerful baritone with an energetic delivery. Specialties include Broadway, Rat Pack and early rock ‘n roll, as well as classic and contemporary country. He is equally at home in various different genres and has performed all over New England, including outdoor festivals and weddings
Bobby Kerrigan(Vocalist/Actor) Bobby is a retired Post Master; but don’t let that fool you, he has an amazing set of pipes. Bobby’s charismatic charm and dynamic energy gets the crowds going. Bobby has decades of theatrical experience; having performed dozens of shows including Javert in Les Miserables, Beast in Beauty and the Beast, John Adams in 1776, Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha and King Arthur in Spamalot. Although he is known as the Showtune Tenor; Bobby commands a variety of popular styles: Pop, Rock, Country, Rat Pack and has even been seen wearing the Elvis jump suit and swinging those hips.
TRICIA MCLAUGHLIN (Vocalist/Actor) Trish McLaughlin has been entertaining all over New England for many years and was in the in the Boston cast of Nunsense for two years. Trish has performed her Tribute to Patsy Cline on Boston’s Hatch Shell and performed as a member of the Hot Spot Cabaret musicalreview for over 20 years. Tricia worked with local Legends shows as Connie Francis and as Patsy Cline and performed her one- woman show in Las Vegas at the Stardust Hotel, Riviera Hotel and the Las Vegas Villa (former home of Liberace). Ms. McLaughlin currently performs for various private functions, civic organizations, fairs and senior groups.
SCOTT SEVERANCE (Manager/Vocalist/Actor)Scott has over 350 professional credits as an actor, director, producer and playwright over his critically acclaimed career. Among his Boston area musical appearances are Rusty Fenders in Car Talk, Captain Hookin Peter Panand Herbie inGypsy. Scott has starred as Scrooge in PerSeverance Productions’ national tour of A Christmas Carol for the last three years. Film credits include Fever Pitch with Drew Barrymore and Clear Historywith Larry David.
CHARLOTE ANNE DORE (Singer/Actor/Manager/Puppeteer/Children’s Theatre ) is an actor, singer, puppeteer, writer and voice artist. She is a member of the actors unions SAG/AFTRA & Actors Equity. She has a degree in creative arts ( performance/ theatre and visual art) from Nottingham Trent University and spent a semester at her Art Institute of Chicago.She has recorded over 50 audio books and performed in theatres such as Stoneham and the Lyric and toured Nationally with Underground Railway Theatre. She was recently seen as Mrs Kopechne in the movie Chappaquidick. Charlotte loves interactive theatre and has presented all over New England for numerous companies including Big Smile Entertainment. Charlotte worked for 10 years with Bostons Ghost and Gravestone giving character driven ghost tours around Boston.Charlotte has also been running her own company Rosalita’s Puppets for Over 25 years touring all around New England with puppet shows and children’s storytelling using puppets and masks. She worked with Tom Woodruff ( Oscar winner for Aliens) on the Gorilla in the Kevin James movie Zookeeper filmed in Boston as an additional puppeteer.
TERRANCE O’MALLEY (Manager/Vocalist/Musician/Actor) Terrence O’Malley has performed featured roles in musicals at Lyric Stage Company of Boston, SpeakEasy Stage Company and Worcester Foothills Theater to name a few. Terry loves playing his sax with original rock bands Stop Calling Me Frank, The Drinks, and The Swinedells. Terry is a charismatic performer and loves the Standards and a great Irish folk song. When he is not entertaining, Terrence is helping introduce young children to music as a music instructor with Reach4Real at the Real School of Music.
SCOTT POMEROY (Manager/Vocalist/Musician/Actor) Scott Pomeroy – The list of people connected to Scott is like a quiz show on Music History – Foreigner, Rick Derringer, David Lindley, Ricky Scaggs, members of the Steve Mille Band, Johnny Winter, James Cotton and Muddy Waters to name a few have all been associated with Scott over the years. Scott has been the lead singer with ’80’s Pop revivalists, Orange Crush, since 2002 and he currently sings all over New England with several Bands and his own solo, duo and trio groups which feature, not only a variety of cover tunes, but his own amazing original material. Scott’s Concerts can be tailored to whatever your partie’s theme since he can sing almost any style and he plays a variety of instruments.
BLAKE SISKAVICH (Vocalist/Actor/Educator/Pianist)
Blake received a Masters in Education in Early Childhood Education from the American International College and a Bachelors of Arts in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music Education from Ithaca College. Blake has taught over 11 years of elementary music and Kindergarten in both New York and Massachusetts and is currently piloting a revolutionary project that merges phonemic awareness and song. As a performer, Blake has performed with professional and regional ensembles and theaters in both New York and Massachusetts. His performance experience includes the Cayuga Vocal Ensemble (Ithaca, NY), a featured soloist with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra (Syracuse, NY), Turtle Lane Playhouse (Newton, MA), Lyric Stage Company of Boston (Boston, MA). Blake is also a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and has been part of several Symphony recordings including (Tanglewood Festival Chorus 40th Anniversary CD, Baseball Pops CD, America Pops CD) and was honored to be part of the 2007 European tour of the Boston Symphony’s performance of The Damnation of Faust. Blake is not only a seasoned vocalist and actor, but also has been playing piano since the age of 4.
JOE RAPOZA III (Vocalist/Actor/Musician) Mr. Rapoza is a multi-talented singer, performer and Union Musician. Joe was a Navy Musician, as well as the Director and Arranger of the Newport Navy Jazz Ensemble: Long Island Sound. Appearing with such greats as Queen Latifa, Joe has worked as a Brass, Vocal and Percussion Studio Musician and toured as a Solo Performer in the US and abroad. Joe was also a contract musician for Vali Music Inc. in NYC. Mr. Rapoza has worked throughout his career as a Brass, Voice, Jazz Improvisation and Music Theory Teacher. Joe’s Music and Choral Directing credits include Music Director for King Richard’s Faire, UMASS Dartmouth, as well as for Private, Corporate and Professional music studios.
CYNDI GELLER Originally from Michigan, Cyndi migrated to NYC to pursue her acting career. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity, Cyndi studied at the University of Michigan, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and with Michael Shurtleff in NYC. Her favorite stage roles include Gorgeous Teitlebaum in The Sisters Rosensweig, Agnes in I Do! I Do!, and all 6 psychiatrists in Reckless. Along with her dozens of stage roles, Cyndi is an accomplished voice over talent and film/television actress. She can be seen in numerous independent and national films; as well as local WGBH-TV series, They Made America and the title role in The Observer. Ms. Geller is currently celebrating her birthday all over national television in a national commercial for CVS. Cyndi has been part of the Big Smile Entertainment family for over 10 years as a performer and manger and has recently taken on an administrative role in our accounting department. Don’t worry, she is still singing and performing.
JUNE BABOIAN (Vocalist/Actress) Versatile singer, actress, and musician; June Baboian continues to wow audience all over the country. Some of her favorite roles include: Emma Goldman in Ragtime at New Rep Theatre, Madame Praskowia in The Merry Widow with New England Light Opera, Mouse King in Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker Players, Bloody Mary in South Pacific with UCONN Nutmeg Summer Theatre, Rosario in The Balcony with American Repertory Theatre, Eva’s Sister in Evita with The National Theatre Guild, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls with New London Barn Playhouse, Anita in West Side Story with Prescott Park Arts Festival, Agnes in I Do! I Do! WITH Act 1 Arena Theatre, Serena Deveaux in Smooth Sailing a musical showcase with New England Light Opera and has been featured in several new works. June has worked as a Choral Director and creates and works with several Children’s Theatre Programs
NICOLE VANDER LAAN (Manager/Vocalist/Actress) Originally from Grand Rapids, MI, Nicole studied a Gordon College where she earned a BA in Vocal Music. Previous roles include: Gilmer in Godspell, Florinda in Into the Woods, Lois Lane in It’s a bird… I’ts a Plane… It’s Superman!, Mama Noah in Children of Eden, Woman 1/2 in Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, Brenda in The Pajama Game, Maria in The Sound of Music, Ado Annie in Oklahoma, and Alice in The Secret Garden.
RYDIA Q VIELEHR (Vocalist/Actress/Dancer) Rydia Q Vielehr hails from the land of snow, cheese, and beer known as Wisconsin. Favorite stage credits include Titania/Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Commonwealth Shakespeare, Shakespeare NOW!), Taylor in High School Musical (Ogunquit Playhouse), a Kit Kat Girl in Cabaret (Metro Stage Company) and the evil witch Zamora in Sleeping Beauty (American Family Theater). On the silver screen, she has appeared in the extremely bloody Drive-In Horror Show. She is also a member of Deana’s Educational Theatre, a company dedicated to preventing violence. Rydia produces a monthly horoscope program in the style of a radio play with fellow voice actor Alan White.
COLLEEN HENRY (Pianist/Vocal Coach/Music Director)
Colleen Henry is a free lance collaborative pianist in the Greater Boston Area. In addition to accompanying with vocalists, instrumentalists and choral groups in all genres and styles for more than 25 years, she has directed such choral groups as the Regis College Glee Club and Second Wind, a women’s a capella group. She has been active in the musical theater community as a vocal coach, music director and orchestra keyboardist. In the summer of 2006, she participated as a pianist in SongFest, a vocal festival held in Southern California. She augments her performing career by teaching private piano students and substituting as church organist. A native of Southern California, she came to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1996. Her first degree was a Bachelor Science in Mathematics from Wheaton College in Illinois. She also holds a Masters of Music degree in Collaborative Piano from Longy School of Music, where she was a winner of the Honors Competition for her collaborative performance of the Mirabai Songs by John Harbison.
DA
N BOLTON(Vocalist/Actor) Danny is a member of SAG/AFTRA and Actor’s Equity has worked all over New England. He has been in so many shows and has worked in so many theatre’s, it’s safe to say that he is New England’s Kevin Bacon and that every actor in this area has probably worked with him at some point. Certainly most audiences know and love his work. Award winning and a crowd favorite, Danny brings an abundance of positive energy to every project he works on. Some of his memorable roles include: The Man in the Chair in The Drowsy Chaperone which he won an IRNE award for Best Actor in a Musical, Howard in Howard Crabtree’s When Pigs Fly for which he also won the IRNE Award for Best Actor in a Musical and Dan in Whoop-Dee-Doo. Some of the theaters Danny has performed with include: Wellesley Sumer Theatre, Wheelock Family Theatre, Lyric Stage Company, Jewish Theatre of New England, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Speakeasy Stage Company, Reagle Players and Foothills Theatre Company. The veteran of three national tours, Dan is a graduate of Boston College and continues to keep busy in video and commercial work including most recently, the PBS presentation of John and Abagail Adams and he is currently featured as Governor Brownlow in the award-winning series Aftershock on The History Channel and as Steve in the Sundance Film Festival entry I Just Want To Eat My Sandwich (finalist for Best Short Film) and for which Dan was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Short at the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Telluride Film Festivals in 2007.
ROBERT CASE (Vocalist/Actor) Robert Case is originally from North Carolina and has worked in theater as an award-winning actor and director. He is a state and regional winner in both classical and musical theatre categories in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition. He is also the recipient of a DuPont Research Grant to study original and modern Shakespeare performances and to develop study methods and performance techniques for middle and high school students. Some of his favorite past roles include John Wilkes Booth in Assassins, Curly in Oklahoma!, Lil Abner in Lil Abner, Gaston and the Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, and Cooley in Anyone Can Whistle. Robert received his Bachelors degree in vocal performance from Wingate University and his Masters degree in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory and it currently involved in politics and serves in his town of Framingham. Of course that’s when he is not singing, performing and making appearances as Santa; oh and did I mention he and his husband have three Children!
CHRISTIE LEE GIBSON (Vocalist/Actress) Christie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brown University in Theatre Arts and Is a member of Fort Point Theatre Channel and Opera Hub. Opera is Christie’s first love but she also excels in all areas of music and dance. As a fluent in several Romance Languages, Christie performs a French Cabaret, which allows her to bring a taste of French Culture and Song to her audiences. Recent opera credits include: Cephei in Light and Power, Leslie in The Choose-Your-Own Opera, The Contralto in The Four-Note Opera, Third Woodsprite in Rusalka, Orphe in Orphe aux Enfers. Recent theatre credits include: Sue in Sunday with Joy, Actress 2 in Enjoy, Jeanne in Jeanne’s Fantasy, Alice in From Places Unknown, Masha in Chekhov’s Last Love.
STEPHANIE MANN (Vocalist/Actress) Stephanie Mann has a Masters of Music in Voice and Opera Performance from The Boston Conservatory and Bachelor’s Degree from Brandeis University. Stephanie’s favorite roles include: Alexandra in Marc Blitzstein’s Regina (Boston Opera Project), Ruth in Ruddigore (Raylynmor Opera), Second Lady and Papagena in Die Zauberflote (Asheville Lyric Opera Company), Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro (Worcester Opera Works), That Mme. Herz in Mozart’s The Impresario (Mass Teatrica), Kate in Pirates of Penzance, Fiordiligi in Cosi fan tutte, Eulalie Shinn in The Music Man and Lady Thiang in The King and I (Riverside Theatreworks), Woglinde, The Forest Bird, and Gutrune in Tales from Der Ring des Niebelungen (Longwood Opera), Donna Anna in Don Giovanni (New England Opera Theatre), Stiffy Byng in By Jeeves (The Cannon Theatre) and Musetta in La Boheme, Fiordiligi in the concert reading of Cosi fan tutte and Mrs. Gobineau in The Medium (Mass Theatrica). Ms. Mann also performed as the Soprano soloist/Fanny Mill in Longwood Opera’s Tribute to Rossini, Soloist with Opera by the Bay and Wellesley Choral Society and created the title role in the World Premiere of Gabriella Snyder’s The Rough-Face Girl: An Algonquin Cinderella with Mass Theatrica.
ALAN GOODRICH (Musician/Vocalist) Singer-songwriter/guitarist Alan Goodrich (also the lead singer for Alan & The Alligators band) presents a soulful mixture of catchy originals and covers spanning styles from rock and blues, to funk, children’s music, All-ages music, Oldies, Holiday music, current rock, music for teens, and more. Alan’s strong vocals, guitar playing, and appealing performance style makes for a presentation of great live music
