CUTMAN a boxing musical (2007)

BANNER New York is a New York City based production company that creates original music, dance, theatre, and independent films. Theatre credits include: THE LIGHTNING FIELD by David Ozanich (Fringe 2005/Flea Theater: Winner, Best Play Fringe 2005; GLAAD Award Best Off-off B’way Play 2005), EROSTRATUS, written by H Clark, Jared Coseglia, and Cory Grant, score by Andrew Brody, directed by Jared Coseglia, Gene Frankel Theatre, 2001. PRECIOUS, written by Cory Grant and Jared Coseglia, directed by Jared Coseglia, Pelican Studio Theatre, 2002 - 03. Feature Films: SEX FARCE, written by David Ozanich, directed by Evan Greenberg, 2004 (www.sexfarce.com). For more information go to www.BANNERNY.com

NY Directing Credits Include: THE LIGHTNING FIELD (Fringe 2005/Flea Theater: Winner, Best Play Fringe 2005; GLAAD Award Best Off-off B’way Play 2005), DUB A HOLE IN THE GROUND (LaMaMa, Etc.), HANG LIKE A STAR (NYU-DWP), NOCTURN IN URSA MAJOR (UG10 ‘04), MAHOGANY (Joe's Pub & The Triad), PRECIOUS (Pelican & Creative Place), EROSTRAUS (Gene Frankel), IS THAT YOU OR IS THAT ME? (HERE), THE VALENTINE FAIRY (Atlantic Theatre Co.). Jared has been the assistant director on SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS starring Polly Bergen and Mark Hamill on Broadway, RAGTIME: The Musical (NETWorks Nat'l Tour), MACK & MABLE (Lincoln Center, Avery Fisher Hall), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (RoundAbout), ROCKWELL, The Musical (Blue Heron), and HURRY! HURRY! HOLLYWOOD! (MTC). Regional Credits include FLOYD COLLINS, The Musical (Berkshire Theatre Festival ‘04) & The Who's TOMMY (BTF '03). Jared also sound designs most of his work and has been designing Off-Broadway in such venues as The Mint Theatre Company, DR2, The Cherry Lane, SoHo Playhouse, The Century Center, Chelsea Playhouse, The Zipper, NYU/ETW, and more. Jared is a resident director at the NYU Department of Dramatic Writing where he develops new work with emerging playwrights & screenwriters. Jared is the co-artistic director of BANNER NY, and holds a B.F.A. from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Drew Brody is a NYC â€" based singer/songwriter and self taught piano player. Brody composed the score for BANNER NY’s production of THE LIGHTNING FIELD, PRECIOUS, EROSTRATUS, and composed original music for the score of the feature film SEX FARCE. He is also the lead singer of M-LAB, the rock-drama quintet. Currently, Brody is recording a solo album and performs regularly in and around New York City with M-LAB. www.drewbrody.com

New York City: Mick in BROKEN HANDS (Fringe 2006, The Lion Theater, Winner: Best Actor Fringe 2006), Andy in THE LIGHTNING FIELD (Fringe 2005), Uri in BORDER (HERE Arts Center), Paul Hilbert in EROSTRATUS (Gene Frankel Theater). Regional theatre: Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Freddy in MY FAIR LADY (Northern Stage 2004), Homer Collins in FLOYD COLLINS (Berkshire Theater Festival 2004), Tommy in THE WHO’S TOMMY (Berkshire Theater Festival 2003), Romeo in ROMEO & JULIET (Nat’l Tour 2002). New York University: THE MAN OF INFINITE SADNESS, GODSPELL, SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, and Iago in OTHELLO. NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, B.F.A.

Jared graduated from Hofstra University with a BFA in Performing Arts in 2001. Since then he has worked in various realms of PR, Marketing, and Events in New York and Los Angeles. He was the Director of Project Development at PLUS Entertainment and a producing associate on SHOUT! The Mod Musical. He is also one of the founders of Salvatore LaRussa Dance Theater and serves on the board as Associate Artistic Director.

New York: On the Verge (20% Theatre Company), Clinically Negative: A Viral Comedy (Manhattan Theatre Source), Kidnapping Laura Linney (Stella Adler Studios), Invisible Messages (Proto-Type Theatre at PS 122), The Adventures of Margaret the Brave (Lady Cavalier Theatre Company). National Tour: Encore!! (Chamber Theatre Productions). Regional: A Little Night Music, Steel Magnolias, Joseph…Dreamcoat (Weathervane Playhouse, OH), Little Shop of Horrors , Private Lives, The Diary of Anne Frank , My Fair Lady (Northern Stage, VT). Connecticut College, BA in Theatre and Zoology.

recent credits include The Molly Maguires (Pre-Broadway workshop, dir. Sheryl Kaller, mus. dir. John McDaniel), Clear Blue Tuesday (feature film, dir. Elizabeth Lucas), The Gig (benefit concert and cast recording), Breaking In (internet series), If This Hat Could Talk (national tour, dir. George Faison), Stephen Schwartz's Captain Louie (national tour), and countless readings and workshops. Regional credits include Goodspeed Musicals, the Paper Mill Playhouse, the Kitchen Theatre Company and the Hinton Battle Theatre Laboratory. Michael Cassara Casting is the resident casting office of the 2007 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF). Upcoming: 11 shows in this year’s NYMF and the inaugural 2007-2008 season of the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield, Iowa! For more information, please visit www.michaelcassara.net.

is thrilled to be making his NYMF debut with Cutman. Andrew holds a BA in Music from Stetson University, Florida. Previous stage credits include serving as Orchestra Apprentice for Dear Edwina, and Five Guys Named Moe, Music Directing Tapestry, and The Spitfire Grill; and performing in Merrily We Roll Along, and Songs for A New World. He would like to thank his Father and Mother for their unending love and support.

was born and raised in the US of A. She moved from her hometown of South Orange, New Jersey to New York to study Drama and received her B.A. in the Arts from Fordham University. For the past four years she has traveled the world over, performing for people from all walks of life, from the former President of the United States to children in a gymnasium, and she is thankful for it all! After performing overseas for several years, Gisela is most pleased to make Cutman: a Boxing Musical her first NYMF production. Credits of note include The Festival of the Lion King (Hong Kong Disney), Futurology (National Black Theater of Harlem), Shakin' the Mess Outa Misery (Henry Street Setttlement Theater). She has been featured in foreign commercials and print ads. She's hoping to get her start in television and film; she is really looking forward to the NYC premiere of the locally produced film "JAMERICAN", in which she has a role. Many thanks to the dynamic and giving Cutman cast and creative team! Your talent and love for what you've all created has kept me in your corner. For Yolanda King, in memoriam.

Michael is happy to be working with the fine folks of Banner NY once again. Theatre: Crazy For You (Ogunquit Playhouse), Hang Like A Star (New Look Theatre), Assassins! (Berkshire Theatre Festival), Bleecker Street (Actors’ Playhouse-NY), The Who’s Tommy (Berkshire Theatre Festival), Fartiste (New World Stages), Freedom Train (TheatreWorks tour). Michael holds a BA in acting from Cal Sate Fullerton, and a MFA in acting from Temple University. Eternal thank you to Jared, Cory, and Drew for letting me be a part of this project. Love to all my family and friends on both coasts, and my cousin Donna for making the journey! (Matthew 25:40)

Jessica is excited to be a part of the NYMF. Selected credits include: Iowa 08 (Vineyard), Bus to Buenos Aires (EST), Godspell (National Tour), Grease (DCT), Jekyll and Hyde (DCT). She holds a BFA in Acting from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.

Miguel is happy to be part of team CUTMAN. Most recently he was Chip Tolentino on the first National Tour of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Some favorite roles have been Bat Boy in Bat Boy: The Musical, in Boston; Jack in Into The Woods (New Repertory Theater) and Robbie Fay in A Man of No Importance (Speakeasy Stage).

is thrilled to join the cast of CUTMAN, and to take part in the NYMF. New York debut! Regional credits include Urinetown at the Carousel Dinner theatre in Ohio, and the national tour of ArtsPower's Fourscore and Seven Years Ago. Nigel is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and a proud member of AEA. All thanks to God, and my family who constantly nag me about how giving up isn't an option. Rock on!

was most recently seen on Broadway starring as Louie, in the Earth Wind & Fire musical Hot Feet! His portrayal of this storytelling Devil received rave reviews in N.Y.C and Washington More Broadway and National productions include: Kiss Of The Spiderwoman as Molina opposite Chita Rivera, Chicago as Fred Casely and Billy Flynn, Candide as Governor opposite Jim Dale, Starlight Express as Greaseball, Fame as Joe Vegas, A Chorus Line as Paul, West Side Story as Bernardo and Aint’ Misbehavin’ as Viper. Off-Broadway: Four Guys Named Jose, Blessing In Disguise, Temptation and Eating Raoul. Mr. Hidalgo has worked under the direction of: Hal Prince, Trevor Nunn, Steven Spielberg and Rob Marshall, to name a few. He received a “Best Featured Actorâ€� nomination from the Star Ledger and he was awarded “Best Actorâ€� in Florida. Roles for Film and Television include: To Wong Foo…, Guiding Light, Tony Awards and Numerous National Commercials. In addition Mr. Hidalgo appeared as Alberto Famma on Law and Order C.I. His “Carnegie Hallâ€� debut received critical acclaim and his single, The Message on Moonshine Records, remained on top of the “Billboard’s Chartsâ€� for 8 consecutive weeks. Much gratitude to: Actors Equity, The American Theatre Wing, S.G.I., The Cutman Company, NYMTF, Chita Rivera and Bill Applegate. Look for Mr. Hidalgo’s upcoming concert Breaking The Mold. His production company “Esho-Funiâ€�, along with Mr. Applegate, is currently involved in producing the Broadway revival of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough… due to open next season. Visit: www.allenhidalgo.com & www.eshofuniproductions.com

BROADWAY: Awake And Sing; What's Wrong With This Picture: The Sisters Rosensweig; On Golden Pond; Children Of A Lesser God.(National Tour) Lincoln Center: The Substance Of Fire; The Tenth Man. OFF BROADWAY: Howard Katz (Roundabout Theatre) Jest A Second;(Playhouse 91); Vilna's Got A Golem (A.J.T.) Crossing The Bar (Playhouse 91): Today I Am A Fountain Pen (Theatre 19). REGIONAL: Baltimore Center Stage; Yale Rep; Penquin Rep; St. Louis Rep; Oregon Shakespere; Great Lake's Theatre.
Seven Films and Numerous T.V appearances.

Eric is thrilled to be working on Cutman with this extremely talented cast and team of collaborators. Most recent theatre credits include Padraic in The Lieutenant of Inishmore (FST), George in Broken Hands (Fringe Festival Encore Series), Abi Hoffman in My Father's Name ... (Metropolitan Playhouse) and Dan in Waiting (Naked Angels @ the FLEA). Eric works with Paradigm for Voice-Overs and Commercials, is a proud member of AEA and recently got engaged to the most beautiful woman in the whole world.

is so excited to be working on her second NYMF show this season! She can also be seen as Julie in "The Boy in the Bathroom" at the 45th Street Theatre. Ana is a recent graduate of The Boston Conservatory. She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, everyone at Harden-Curtis and everyone involved in CUTMAN for allowing her to be part of this awesome show.

Credits include: NATIONAL TOURS: big river, ragtime, annie. REGIONAL: smokey joe's cafe, sweet charity, you're a good man charlie brown, the lost colony, gross indecency..., olympus on my mind, henry v, merry wives of windsor, orphan train, king island christmas, christmas on mars, 7-11 franchised. Jerold has a bfa in theatre performance from virgina commonwealth university.

Broadway: Lion King - Ensemble/Mufasa, National Tour: The Lion King- Mufasa. Regional/New York Credits include: Songs For A New World, Smokey Joes Cafe, Ataria, Miss Saigon. Film: Expiration Date, Made For Each Other. Thanks to Nicolosi and Co. and love to Erin and Boogs. Praise Him!

recently played the roles of Aunt Annie and Mary the Tart in the critically acclaimed premiere of Bookends at New Jersey Rep. Eileen has performed the role of Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof over 800 times throughout North America on tour and in regional theaters starring Theodore Bikel. More recently she played the role of Golde at the Fireside Dinner Theatre. Other tours include Les Misérables (Factory Girl/Fantine) and Starlight Express. Favorite roles are Edwin in the Mystery of Edwin Drood, the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Doatsey in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. TV: Law & Order: SVU.

So excited to be involved with the New York Music Theatre Festival and Cutman! Mariand was last seen at the Abingdon Theatre playing Mona in the NYC premiere of The People Vs. Mona, a new musical by Pump Boys and Dinnettes composer Jim Wann. Other credits inclue: My Way-A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, Falsettos, As You Like It, Violet, and the first reading of Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Desmond Child's musical, Jazz Age. BM in Musical Theatre from the University of Miami. Much love to family, friends, and my crazy roommates.

This is Maria's second time being a part of the NYMF. She was last seen in the NYMF production of "Hot and Sweet". Favorite credits include: Broadway tour of "Cabaret", National tour of "Grease" with "Laverne and Shirley" stars Cindy Williams and Eddie Mekka, National tour of "The Full Monty", European tour for "Panasonic", and "Grease" at the Carousel Dinner Theater in Akron, Ohio . She plays trumpet and enjoys writing her own music. Maria trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in N.Y.C. Love to family and friends. Dad, Mom and Tanya, thanks for always being in my corner.

has been on Broadway in three musicals and three plays. One was directed by Mike Nichols and one by Joe Mantello. One opened and closed on the same night. One featured her name above the title. One had fans known as 'jekkies' and one was directed by a 'trekkie'... all had their moments. Off-broadway winners were MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS, OLYMPUS ON MY MIND, AMERICA KICK'S UP ITS HEELS, and THE DOUBLING TIME. Off-Off adventures include: Engarde Arts DIRTY WORK, CRAZY HE CALLS ME, and WHEN IT RAINS at The Workshop Theater Co. where Emily is a founding member.

On Broadway, Stuart created the roles of The Mayor of Whoville in SEUSSICAL and Goldberg in THE WILD PARTY (also original cast recordings). National tour credits include Bela Zangler in CRAZY FOR YOU, Buzz Richards in APPLAUSE, Mendel in FALSETTOS,The Baker in INTO THE WOODS and Charlie in TINTYPES. Off-Broadway appearances include Seymour in the original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PICON PIE, LUCKY STIFF, ALL IN THE TIMING, A DYBBUK at The Public,MR. PRESIDENT, THE GRAND TOUR and the title roles in THE MAJESTIC KID and KUNI-LEML. Regionally, Stuart was seen in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Sacramento Music Circus, ENTER LAUGHING at The Berkshire Theatre Festival and THE GIG at Goodspeed-at-Chester.On television, Stuart has been featured on five episodes of Law & Order, appearing on all three series and will be seen later this month on 30 ROCK as - Richard Nixon! He is set to play Tevye in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Syracuse Stage, and will be seen in the upcoming feature film Greta, starring Hillary Duff. He has done numerous commercials and voice-overs.