CAST

Heather Jane Farr graduated with honours from Sheridan College’s Music Theatre Performance program. Favorite roles include Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Nameless in Bite the Apple (also written and directed by Malissa Petterson), and Luisa in The Fantasticks. Heather is in the midst of directing black & white, an original play by their newly-acquired spouse, Kip Price. Heather wants you to know that rainbows are awesome.

Alyssa is currently attending the University of Wisconsin Madison for theatre and art. After graduation she plans on continuing her acting career in the community and outward. Some her past roles include another Malissa Petterson original production Bite the Apple as Mercy, her university’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical as ensemble, and Lydia Bennet in Pride & Prejudice. She’s thrilled to be in New York and is extremely grateful for the opportunity.

Loryn is pleased to be performing in New York!

Morganna Grim is an artist currently pursuing a BFA in acting. She has active interests in classical theater and voice acting, as well as directing, writing, and filmmaking. She is forever grateful to her friends for encouraging her to pursue her many goals, and also for keeping her very busy with projects and opportunities. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

Christina Beller was thrilled to work with Malissa on the original run of Swing-Off and would like to thank her for this wonderful experience. Christina also feels weird writing about herself in third person… Okay, bye.

Stacey is a recent graduate from Edgewood College (Madison, WI) with her degree in Theatre Performance and is thrilled to be in Purgatory as the Seven Heavenly Virtues for Fringe. To pay for her existence, she builds stuffed animals. Let’s keep this bio short!

Dunes is a musician who first played Dave Grohl in Unplugged: The Kurt Cobain Story at Broom Street Theater in 1995. Returning in 2014, he has appeared in twelve productions with Broom Street, MTG, Strollers, and StageQ. Some credits include The Sheriff of Nottingham in Nottingham! (2014), John in Pudding (2015), and Mr. Paravicini in The Mousetrap (2015). Dunes is happy to reprise his role in The 800th Annual Salvation Swing-Off at Fringe NYC.

Emma Ruby Robert’s dainty feet carried her straight to the top of show biz!

Wendy Prosise has worked in the human services-supporting people with disabilities- for 15 years with roughly 9 of those years at Encore Studio for the Performing Arts. She is delighted to live a life that allows her to be creative, playful, and downright silly most of time. She is eternally grateful to all the beautiful people who regularly encourage and inspire her and to the universe, which sustains her.

Donnovan Moen is a Madison, WI area community theater actor/writer/producer. He is proud to have originated the role of Deacon Myers in the original production of The 800th Annual Salvation Swingoff. Other memorable roles include Gloria Swanson in Christmas with the Crawfords (for which he won a local Bartell Theatre Award) Bettina Barnes in Psycho Beach Party, Perch in A Matter of Legacy, and Curl Jameson in Bite the Apple, both written by Malissa Petterson. Congratulations to everyone for making it to Fringe! I wish I could be there with you! Break many legs!

Anthony Cary – This is my third Broom Street show, and the second one I’m taking to New York. Thank you Malissa and the cast for accepting me for the Fringe run! I enjoy every moment of my life, especially those which include friends, family, lovers, and bourbon. Deacon and Mara are an inspiration to me. They are 50% my ideal relationship, and 50% utterly horrifying. But that’s love, right?

Alex feels honored to have originated the role of Gabriel in the Madison production of The 800th Annual Salvation Swing-Off. While sad that he’s missing the fun in NYC, he’s so very proud of the rest of the cast and crew for their hard work. Alex received his bachelors degree in Theater and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin (La Crosse, WI). Recent credits include the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (Children’s Theater of Madison), Katurian in The Pillowman (The Pump House Regional Arts Center), and Motel the Tailor in Fiddler on the Roof (Children’s Theater of Madison). Alex currently lives in the fine city of Chicago.

Mitch was born and raised in South Central Wisconsin and currently lives in Madison. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in December with a degree in TV & Film and looks to pursue a career in screen production. He has been doing theater here and there throughout his life and is thrilled to be performing in New York with such a wonderful cast and crew.

Kristin Marie Stelter holds a BS in Theatre Arts from Eastern Michigan University. She is unable to participate in this monumental Fringe-tastic remount because she is starting Graduate School in the fall. Kristin thanks Malissa for casting her as Lucy in the original production; the role gave her confidence and friends that will last a lifetime. She’d be willing to make a deal to ensure this cast’s good fortune at Fringe, but it seems redundant.

Lacey Smithmier is a Madison, Wisconsin native who is delighted to be in New York for the first time! Lacey began performing at age 14, and has no intention of stopping. This is her second appearance with Broom Street Theater. Lacey would like to thank everyone for supporting local theater, this show, and her.