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2010 Cast
Emily Walter- Buffalo Alice
A native of Racine, WI, Emily feels at home returning to the Badlands after 15 years of global roaming! Originally a Burning Hills Singer from '93-'95, just a season after the Burning Hills Amphitheatre was built, she has enjoyed a wonderful career! Her time in Medora spurred the portrayal of the legendary Patsy Cline in various tours and cities, beginning with “Sweet Dreams” here on this very stage! With an MFA in Acting from Mankato (MN) State University, she has played a wide variety of roles from Musical Theatre to Shakespeare. Some favorites include Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Anna in THE KING AND I, and Nellie in SOUTH PACIFIC. She has toured with Troupe America many times, including LOST HIGHWAY; THE MUSIC AND LEGEND OF HANK WILLIAMS and most recently CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES with William Christopher (Father Mulcahy of M.A.S.H.) In addition to theatre, Emily was lead vocalist and Sgt. with the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Band. She is a Gulf War Veteran and has worked with stars such as Bob Hope, Lee Greenwood, John Denver, The Pointer Sisters and Marie Osmond. She also spent years as a commercial vocalist, recording jingles, voice-overs and albums for various companies and bands. Look for her on the Medora Musical CD as well as her latest, “Falling in Love Again and Again…” available in the gift shops! Ms. Walter divides her professional time between land and sea, and has traveled the seven continents extensively as lead vocalist and cabaret artist with select cruise lines.
A native of Racine, WI, Emily feels at home returning to the Badlands after 15 years of global roaming! Originally a Burning Hills Singer from '93-'95, just a season after the Burning Hills Amphitheatre was built, she has enjoyed a wonderful career! Her time in Medora spurred the portrayal of the legendary Patsy Cline in various tours and cities, beginning with “Sweet Dreams” here on this very stage! With an MFA in Acting from Mankato (MN) State University, she has played a wide variety of roles from Musical Theatre to Shakespeare. Some favorites include Annie Oakley in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Anna in THE KING AND I, and Nellie in SOUTH PACIFIC. She has toured with Troupe America many times, including LOST HIGHWAY; THE MUSIC AND LEGEND OF HANK WILLIAMS and most recently CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES with William Christopher (Father Mulcahy of M.A.S.H.) In addition to theatre, Emily was lead vocalist and Sgt. with the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command Band. She is a Gulf War Veteran and has worked with stars such as Bob Hope, Lee Greenwood, John Denver, The Pointer Sisters and Marie Osmond. She also spent years as a commercial vocalist, recording jingles, voice-overs and albums for various companies and bands. Look for her on the Medora Musical CD as well as her latest, “Falling in Love Again and Again…” available in the gift shops! Ms. Walter divides her professional time between land and sea, and has traveled the seven continents extensively as lead vocalist and cabaret artist with select cruise lines.
Dale Given- Buffalo Dale
Dale is excited to be returning for his fifth season as host of the Medora Musical. It seems that with each passing season, the badlands seem more, and more like home and the people more like old friends. After last season Dale returned to Dollywood, TN for the Christmas season. Rekindling old friendships and entertaining the park visitors in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" as Nick aka "Santa"! Dale returns most recently from Fort Myers, FL where he enjoyed a successful run in "The King & I". Now it's time to kick up our heels and once again "Go Dancin' In Our Cowboy Boots!" Thanks to Curt, the foundation, and all the talented performers I have been lucky enough to share this beautiful stage with. Yee-Haw! www.dalegiven.com
Dale is excited to be returning for his fifth season as host of the Medora Musical. It seems that with each passing season, the badlands seem more, and more like home and the people more like old friends. After last season Dale returned to Dollywood, TN for the Christmas season. Rekindling old friendships and entertaining the park visitors in "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" as Nick aka "Santa"! Dale returns most recently from Fort Myers, FL where he enjoyed a successful run in "The King & I". Now it's time to kick up our heels and once again "Go Dancin' In Our Cowboy Boots!" Thanks to Curt, the foundation, and all the talented performers I have been lucky enough to share this beautiful stage with. Yee-Haw! www.dalegiven.com
David Simmons- Theodore Roosevelt
David's many regional stage credits include Oberon in “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tony in “The Most Happy Fella”, Phantom in the Yestin/Kopit “Phantom”, and Julian Marsh in “42nd Street”. National tours include Matthew in numerous productions of Harry Chapin's “Cottonpatch Gospel”, Steven King in “Steven King's Ghost Stories” and several appearances as Pastor E.L. Gunderson in Troupe America's hit musical “Church Basement Ladies”. Additional stage credits include Zorba in “Zorba”, Charlemagne in “Pippin”, Cap'n Andy in “Show Boat” and Figaro in Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro”. Film and television credits include Officer Hegg in the independent civil rights drama “Justice” and numerous character voices in the Emmy Award winning PBS series “Auto Be Good.” David's directing experience includes productions of “Man Of La Mancha”, “Anything Goes”, “Cabaret”, “Godspell”, “Cottonpatch Gospel”, “L'il Abner” and “Where's Charley?”. As music director David has worked on productions of “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Sink The Ships”, “1776” and “Godspell”. An experienced playwright and composer as well, David has created the script, music and lyrics for regional productions of “Alice In Wonderland”, “The Emperor's New Clothes”, “The Marvelous Land of OZ”, “The Little Red Hen”, “Sink The Ships” and “A Dog Named Steve”. In addition to writing for the stage David has released 6 cd's of original Contemporary Christian music. David is honored and excited to be playing Teddy Roosevelt this summer and wishes to extend a heartfelt welcome to all visitors to Medora. “Enjoy your stay and come back soon!”
David's many regional stage credits include Oberon in “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tony in “The Most Happy Fella”, Phantom in the Yestin/Kopit “Phantom”, and Julian Marsh in “42nd Street”. National tours include Matthew in numerous productions of Harry Chapin's “Cottonpatch Gospel”, Steven King in “Steven King's Ghost Stories” and several appearances as Pastor E.L. Gunderson in Troupe America's hit musical “Church Basement Ladies”. Additional stage credits include Zorba in “Zorba”, Charlemagne in “Pippin”, Cap'n Andy in “Show Boat” and Figaro in Mozart's “The Marriage of Figaro”. Film and television credits include Officer Hegg in the independent civil rights drama “Justice” and numerous character voices in the Emmy Award winning PBS series “Auto Be Good.” David's directing experience includes productions of “Man Of La Mancha”, “Anything Goes”, “Cabaret”, “Godspell”, “Cottonpatch Gospel”, “L'il Abner” and “Where's Charley?”. As music director David has worked on productions of “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Sink The Ships”, “1776” and “Godspell”. An experienced playwright and composer as well, David has created the script, music and lyrics for regional productions of “Alice In Wonderland”, “The Emperor's New Clothes”, “The Marvelous Land of OZ”, “The Little Red Hen”, “Sink The Ships” and “A Dog Named Steve”. In addition to writing for the stage David has released 6 cd's of original Contemporary Christian music. David is honored and excited to be playing Teddy Roosevelt this summer and wishes to extend a heartfelt welcome to all visitors to Medora. “Enjoy your stay and come back soon!”
Brittany Everitt- Burning Hills Singer
Brittany, from Shorewood, MN, is back for her 4th season of the Medora Musical. She just can't get enough of the huge North Dakotan sky and the breath-taking Badlands. Brittany is a graduate of the University of Miami with a BFA in Musical Theater. She has spent the past year teaching dance at Rising Star Dance Academy and directing and teaching at the International School of Minnesota. She thanks her supportive friends and family and hopes you all have a rip-roarin' time at the Medora Musical this summer!
Brittany, from Shorewood, MN, is back for her 4th season of the Medora Musical. She just can't get enough of the huge North Dakotan sky and the breath-taking Badlands. Brittany is a graduate of the University of Miami with a BFA in Musical Theater. She has spent the past year teaching dance at Rising Star Dance Academy and directing and teaching at the International School of Minnesota. She thanks her supportive friends and family and hopes you all have a rip-roarin' time at the Medora Musical this summer!
Bo Price- Burning Hills Singer & Choreographer
Is thrilled to be returning to the badlands for the summer after taking a hiatus last season. Regional theatre credits include; Anything Goes, Cabaret, Victor/Victoria, Funny Girl, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Kiss Me Kate, South Pacific and Singin' in the Rain. He has been on three National tours, worked at various theme parks and Children's theatres across the country, this is also Bo's 5th year as choreographer for the Medora Musical! A native from South Dakota where he received his BFA from USD, Bo sends love and gratitude to his family, friends and Medora family! Enjoy the show!!
Is thrilled to be returning to the badlands for the summer after taking a hiatus last season. Regional theatre credits include; Anything Goes, Cabaret, Victor/Victoria, Funny Girl, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Kiss Me Kate, South Pacific and Singin' in the Rain. He has been on three National tours, worked at various theme parks and Children's theatres across the country, this is also Bo's 5th year as choreographer for the Medora Musical! A native from South Dakota where he received his BFA from USD, Bo sends love and gratitude to his family, friends and Medora family! Enjoy the show!!
Bethany Wagner- Burning Hills Singer
Beth is mega-thrilled to be making her Medora Debut. A graduate of Oklahoma City University in Musical Theatre, she has performed regionally in theatres across the US in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and most recently, central Illinois with The Little Theatre on the Square. Special thanks to Bo and Curt for this phenomenal opportunity. Also, much love to my Family and God for his many blessings!!!
Beth is mega-thrilled to be making her Medora Debut. A graduate of Oklahoma City University in Musical Theatre, she has performed regionally in theatres across the US in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and most recently, central Illinois with The Little Theatre on the Square. Special thanks to Bo and Curt for this phenomenal opportunity. Also, much love to my Family and God for his many blessings!!!
Jeremiah Swenson- Burning Hills Singer
Jeremiah is very excited to be joining the Medora Musical cast! He is a native of Stanley, ND and attended college at Minot State University. He has a degree in Elementary Education and is a teacher near Minneapolis, MN. Jeremiah has been a part of the Medora family since 2004 and is excited to return for his 1st year as a Burning Hills Singer. Jeremiah would like to thank all his friends, family, and guests that come to see the greatest show in the west! Thank you!
Jeremiah is very excited to be joining the Medora Musical cast! He is a native of Stanley, ND and attended college at Minot State University. He has a degree in Elementary Education and is a teacher near Minneapolis, MN. Jeremiah has been a part of the Medora family since 2004 and is excited to return for his 1st year as a Burning Hills Singer. Jeremiah would like to thank all his friends, family, and guests that come to see the greatest show in the west! Thank you!
Mark Bailey Capalbo- Burning Hills Singer
Is thrilled to be joining the Medora family. Credits include; The B'way National Tour of The Drowsy Chaperone, National Tour of The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow, DC), Tour of Fiddler on The Roof, Bye Bye Birdie (Albert Peterson), Oklahoma! (Curly), Like You Like It (Phil, TX premier at TUTS Houston). Mark can also be seen in Sex and The City 2, in theaters this summer. BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University. Mark currently resides in NYC. www.markbaileycapalbo.com
Is thrilled to be joining the Medora family. Credits include; The B'way National Tour of The Drowsy Chaperone, National Tour of The Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow, DC), Tour of Fiddler on The Roof, Bye Bye Birdie (Albert Peterson), Oklahoma! (Curly), Like You Like It (Phil, TX premier at TUTS Houston). Mark can also be seen in Sex and The City 2, in theaters this summer. BFA in Musical Theatre from Sam Houston State University. Mark currently resides in NYC. www.markbaileycapalbo.com
Katie Riggs- Burning Hills Singer
Katie is happy to be back in Medora for her second season! Katie is from Wichita KS where she received a BFA in Musical Theater from Wichita State University. She spent last year sailing Alaska and the Caribbean as the lead female production singer for Holland America Cruise Line’s ms Ryndaam. Katie has been seen tap dancing away as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, as Rhoda in A New Brain and as Maxene Andrews in Sisters of Swing: Story of the Andrews Sisters. “Many thanks to Curt for another opportunity to be in the greatest show in the West! Thanks to all the amazing friends I’ve met in this journey. Much love and thanks to my family, without you I would be nowhere”. Phillippians 4:13
Katie is happy to be back in Medora for her second season! Katie is from Wichita KS where she received a BFA in Musical Theater from Wichita State University. She spent last year sailing Alaska and the Caribbean as the lead female production singer for Holland America Cruise Line’s ms Ryndaam. Katie has been seen tap dancing away as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, as Rhoda in A New Brain and as Maxene Andrews in Sisters of Swing: Story of the Andrews Sisters. “Many thanks to Curt for another opportunity to be in the greatest show in the West! Thanks to all the amazing friends I’ve met in this journey. Much love and thanks to my family, without you I would be nowhere”. Phillippians 4:13
Steven Lasiter- Burning Hills Singer & Rhythm Guitar
Steven is excited to return to the world of outdoor theatre after appearing in two seasons in the TEXAS! Outdoor Musical Drama in the historic Palo Duro Canyon. A native Texan, Steven is right at home out here in the Bad Lands. When he is not singing and dancing on stage he can be found performing his original Buddy Holly tribute show "Oh Boy! The Music of Buddy Holly", and playing any Johnny Cash song you care to hear. Hope you all have a good time!
Steven is excited to return to the world of outdoor theatre after appearing in two seasons in the TEXAS! Outdoor Musical Drama in the historic Palo Duro Canyon. A native Texan, Steven is right at home out here in the Bad Lands. When he is not singing and dancing on stage he can be found performing his original Buddy Holly tribute show "Oh Boy! The Music of Buddy Holly", and playing any Johnny Cash song you care to hear. Hope you all have a good time!
Macey Jo Larson- Burning Hills Singer
Macey is a sophomore at Des Lacs Burlington High School in North Dakota. Macey enjoys singing in her Jazz band under the direction of Luke Schaefer. In 2009 Macey was awarded a scholarship to International Music Camp for Jazz Vocals. Macey has been singing the National Anthem for many of the High School sporting events during the 2009-2010 school years. She has studied all aspects of dance at the Echappe Dance Studio in Minot, North Dakota. During that time she has performed in Cinderella, Cirque and West Side Story dinner theater and received the diamond awards in the Spotlight Dance Competition. Macey is honored to be a part of the Medora Musical this year as singing and dancing are her two passions in life.
Macey is a sophomore at Des Lacs Burlington High School in North Dakota. Macey enjoys singing in her Jazz band under the direction of Luke Schaefer. In 2009 Macey was awarded a scholarship to International Music Camp for Jazz Vocals. Macey has been singing the National Anthem for many of the High School sporting events during the 2009-2010 school years. She has studied all aspects of dance at the Echappe Dance Studio in Minot, North Dakota. During that time she has performed in Cinderella, Cirque and West Side Story dinner theater and received the diamond awards in the Spotlight Dance Competition. Macey is honored to be a part of the Medora Musical this year as singing and dancing are her two passions in life.
Reid Robinson- Burning Hills Singer
Reid was most recently seen performing in the National Tour of 'Route 66' through Springer Theatricals. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Elon University. Regional Credits include: Tenor 1 in 'Route 66' (Springer Opera House), Gavin in 'Caught in the Net' (The Schoolhouse Theatre), Man 2 in 'Lucky Stiff' (Schoolhouse), Principal Tenor in 'Tuxedo Junction' (Schoolhouse), Baby John in 'West Side Store' (Loessian Summer Theatre), Michael in 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' (Snow Camp O.T.), Perchik in 'Fiddler on the Roof' (Snow Camp O.T.), Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (Snow Camp O.T.). Reid also performed as a featured vocalist at Dollywood for three years in various productions including: 'Dreamland Drive-In', 'Christmas in The Smokies', 'Twas' The Night Before Christmas' and 'Babes in Toyland'. He would love to thank his family and girlfriend Ashley for their incredible support and love.
Reid was most recently seen performing in the National Tour of 'Route 66' through Springer Theatricals. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Elon University. Regional Credits include: Tenor 1 in 'Route 66' (Springer Opera House), Gavin in 'Caught in the Net' (The Schoolhouse Theatre), Man 2 in 'Lucky Stiff' (Schoolhouse), Principal Tenor in 'Tuxedo Junction' (Schoolhouse), Baby John in 'West Side Store' (Loessian Summer Theatre), Michael in 'Smokey Joe's Cafe' (Snow Camp O.T.), Perchik in 'Fiddler on the Roof' (Snow Camp O.T.), Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' (Snow Camp O.T.). Reid also performed as a featured vocalist at Dollywood for three years in various productions including: 'Dreamland Drive-In', 'Christmas in The Smokies', 'Twas' The Night Before Christmas' and 'Babes in Toyland'. He would love to thank his family and girlfriend Ashley for their incredible support and love.
Samuel Van Wyk- Burning Hills Singer
Samuel is joining the cast of the Medora Musical for his second time. Originally from Pella, Iowa, he has spent the last five years living and working in the Twin Cities. He has also performed in two national tours of “A Christmas Carol.” Favorite roles include Hal in “Proof”, Malcolm in “The Full Monty”, and Snoopy in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!”
Samuel is joining the cast of the Medora Musical for his second time. Originally from Pella, Iowa, he has spent the last five years living and working in the Twin Cities. He has also performed in two national tours of “A Christmas Carol.” Favorite roles include Hal in “Proof”, Malcolm in “The Full Monty”, and Snoopy in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!”
Lexie Wollan - Burning Hills Singer
Lexi is excited to be back for her seventh year as a Burning Hills Singer! Lexie has appeared in the Johnny Cash tribute musical, RING OF FIRE, at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. She has also appeared alongside her brother, Chet, a former Burning Hills Singer, playing his sister “Sara” in the Dollywood Holiday production of TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and was the Company Manager for the first national tour of the new musical comedy, CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES. For two seasons she was seen as “Giggling Sis” on the national tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and was it’s Assistant Choreographer and Dance Captain. Lexie hopes you enjoy the “Greatest Show In The West”, and you have a wonderful time in Medora.
Lexi is excited to be back for her seventh year as a Burning Hills Singer! Lexie has appeared in the Johnny Cash tribute musical, RING OF FIRE, at Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. She has also appeared alongside her brother, Chet, a former Burning Hills Singer, playing his sister “Sara” in the Dollywood Holiday production of TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and was the Company Manager for the first national tour of the new musical comedy, CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES. For two seasons she was seen as “Giggling Sis” on the national tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and was it’s Assistant Choreographer and Dance Captain. Lexie hopes you enjoy the “Greatest Show In The West”, and you have a wonderful time in Medora.
Marilyn Rice- Keyboards & Assistant Music Director
Marilyn's experience as Music/Vocal Director includes regional productions of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, “Guys and Dolls”, “Godspell”, “Jerry's Girls”, “Grease”, “I Do! I Do!”, “Something's Afoot”, “Annie” and “Pippin”. In addition Marilyn is privileged to have been the contract keyboard/piano player for national Broadway touring productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Mama Mia”, “Aida”, “42nd Street”, “Chicago”, “Evita”, “Hairspray”, “The Full Monty”, “Will Rogers Follies”, “The Producers” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Regional credits include productions of “Side By Side By Sondheim”, “Fiddler On The Roof”, “Big River”, “Robber Bridegroom”, “Oliver”, “Sunday In The Park With George”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Grey Gardens”, “Finian's Rainbow”, “West Side Story”, “Hello Dolly” and “They're Playing Our Song”.
Marilyn's experience as Music/Vocal Director includes regional productions of “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, “Guys and Dolls”, “Godspell”, “Jerry's Girls”, “Grease”, “I Do! I Do!”, “Something's Afoot”, “Annie” and “Pippin”. In addition Marilyn is privileged to have been the contract keyboard/piano player for national Broadway touring productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Mama Mia”, “Aida”, “42nd Street”, “Chicago”, “Evita”, “Hairspray”, “The Full Monty”, “Will Rogers Follies”, “The Producers” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Regional credits include productions of “Side By Side By Sondheim”, “Fiddler On The Roof”, “Big River”, “Robber Bridegroom”, “Oliver”, “Sunday In The Park With George”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Grey Gardens”, “Finian's Rainbow”, “West Side Story”, “Hello Dolly” and “They're Playing Our Song”.
Mark Baczynski- Fiddle
Mark is very happy to be returning to The Medora Musical for his sixth season. Since leaving Medora last fall Mark has been featured in "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" in Myrtle Beach SC. Mark is most proud of a new CD he recorded last year, Medora Meltdown, which is available at the Medora gift shops as well as on his web site,
Mark is very happy to be returning to The Medora Musical for his sixth season. Since leaving Medora last fall Mark has been featured in "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" in Myrtle Beach SC. Mark is most proud of a new CD he recorded last year, Medora Meltdown, which is available at the Medora gift shops as well as on his web site,
Marc Bohn- Drums
Marc is thrilled to be back for his fourth season with the Medora Musical! A native of St. Paul, he has played country, blues and rock across the US and in the UK with Brother Big Bad, Renee Austin and Rocky Lynne, among others. He has also played for the national tour of "A Christmas Carol". When he isn't touring, Marc lives in St. Paul with his cat, Acey Deucey, a Belfield native.
Marc is thrilled to be back for his fourth season with the Medora Musical! A native of St. Paul, he has played country, blues and rock across the US and in the UK with Brother Big Bad, Renee Austin and Rocky Lynne, among others. He has also played for the national tour of "A Christmas Carol". When he isn't touring, Marc lives in St. Paul with his cat, Acey Deucey, a Belfield native.
Nick Kellie- Guitar
Nick was awarded the BBC Big Band Jazz awards “John Dankworth trophy for outstanding young soloist” and recorded a special show for BBC Radio 2. Nick currently resides in Nashville, TN where he plays with many local musicians and also teaches guitar. Most recently Nick was signed to Digital Nations www.digital-nations.com - part of Steve Vai’s record label and has recorded an album entitled “For A Brother” with his band “Nick Kellie Band”. Upon hearing the album, Steve contacted Nick with regard to a release on his own label. It has been released in the USA, Europe and Asia. Nick Currently teaches for US-based website
Nick was awarded the BBC Big Band Jazz awards “John Dankworth trophy for outstanding young soloist” and recorded a special show for BBC Radio 2. Nick currently resides in Nashville, TN where he plays with many local musicians and also teaches guitar. Most recently Nick was signed to Digital Nations www.digital-nations.com - part of Steve Vai’s record label and has recorded an album entitled “For A Brother” with his band “Nick Kellie Band”. Upon hearing the album, Steve contacted Nick with regard to a release on his own label. It has been released in the USA, Europe and Asia. Nick Currently teaches for US-based website
Roger Rettig- Pedal Steel Guitar
Roger began studying guitar in 1957 in his native London, England, and turned professional in 1959. He was soon working for a variety of ‘name’ UK stars like Joe Brown, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and Billy Fury. He eventually graduated to studio work and these opportunities increased when he took up pedal steel guitar in the mid-1970s, with sessions for artistes as diverse as Duane Eddy, Tom Jones, Elmer Bernstein and George Harrison. The 1980s saw him playing a number of West End theatrical shows - ‘The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas’, ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’, as well as ‘Patsy Cline - A Musical Tribute’ for which he was the Music Director. He worked with numerous US country-music stars such as David Allan Coe, George Hamilton IV, Sonny Curtis, Jeanie Seely and Slim Whitman. His proudest moments have been working with steel-guitar maestro Buddy Emmons as well as his boyhood idol, Lonnie Donegan. A call to play on a European tour of the New York production of ‘Elvis: The Legend’ led to an opportunity to move permanently to the USA in 1998. He continues to enjoy a busy schedule of musical theatre productions and has now played in every state in the Lower-48. He now lives in Naples, FL with his American wife, Susie, and - when he’s not away working, spends most days playing golf in the sunshine; as he puts it: “Someone has to do it!” Roger is delighted to be returning for his sixth Medora Musical.
Roger began studying guitar in 1957 in his native London, England, and turned professional in 1959. He was soon working for a variety of ‘name’ UK stars like Joe Brown, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and Billy Fury. He eventually graduated to studio work and these opportunities increased when he took up pedal steel guitar in the mid-1970s, with sessions for artistes as diverse as Duane Eddy, Tom Jones, Elmer Bernstein and George Harrison. The 1980s saw him playing a number of West End theatrical shows - ‘The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas’, ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes’, as well as ‘Patsy Cline - A Musical Tribute’ for which he was the Music Director. He worked with numerous US country-music stars such as David Allan Coe, George Hamilton IV, Sonny Curtis, Jeanie Seely and Slim Whitman. His proudest moments have been working with steel-guitar maestro Buddy Emmons as well as his boyhood idol, Lonnie Donegan. A call to play on a European tour of the New York production of ‘Elvis: The Legend’ led to an opportunity to move permanently to the USA in 1998. He continues to enjoy a busy schedule of musical theatre productions and has now played in every state in the Lower-48. He now lives in Naples, FL with his American wife, Susie, and - when he’s not away working, spends most days playing golf in the sunshine; as he puts it: “Someone has to do it!” Roger is delighted to be returning for his sixth Medora Musical.
Jason Harris - Bass
Patti Laird- Stage Manager
Patti is thrilled to be coming back for her 2nd year as stage manager for The Medora Musical. She has had the great opportunity to be in stage management teams at Northern Stage and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. She recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a BA in Theatre. She is also an EMC candidate with Actor's Equity. She would like to thank Patrick Lanczki for being the best mentor a stage manager can ever have. She would also like to thank her mom for never giving up on her through this ever changing theatre world and Chris for always being there. She would also like to thank her wonderful cast, and of course the production team.
Patti is thrilled to be coming back for her 2nd year as stage manager for The Medora Musical. She has had the great opportunity to be in stage management teams at Northern Stage and Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. She recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a BA in Theatre. She is also an EMC candidate with Actor's Equity. She would like to thank Patrick Lanczki for being the best mentor a stage manager can ever have. She would also like to thank her mom for never giving up on her through this ever changing theatre world and Chris for always being there. She would also like to thank her wonderful cast, and of course the production team.
