Fairy Tale

Mr. Robinson is ecstatic that somebody…well, anybody, is about to see FAIRY TALE up on its feet! Previous Writing Credits; NOT ANOTHER MUSICAL;, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACCIDENT; ELLIS ISLAND: THE MUSICAL, Current Writing Projects; CONFESSIONS OF A REALITY TV STAR (Book and Lyrics), THE TEMPEST (Both with John Bronston. ) Favorite Directing credits include Parade, The Laramie Project, Side Show, Othello, Fuchsia and The Rocky Horror Show. Josh dedicates this to his new fiancée who makes every day feel like a Fairy Tale!

John Bronston has served as a musical director for New York productions of Celebration, Little Shop of Horrors, Carousel, Into the Woods, The Wiz, and for many shows regionally. He has also worked on the new shows Liberty and Cyclone (and the Pig-Faced Lady) in Manhattan and for tours of Five Guys Named Moe, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Enough For All, Lady of Copper, and First Lady. As a director his work has been seen in productions of Falsettoland, Pippin, Bordertown, and Rocky Horror Show. As a teaching artist he has served students through City Lights Youth Theatre, Stagedoor Manor, The Children's Aide Society, Westminster Choir College, Earlham College, and the Dayton Jewish Community Center. As an actor a few of his favorite credits include Ain't Misbehavin', Hair, Edward II, Fences, A Chorus Line, and Big River. As a writer this is his first show to be professionally produced and he would like to thank Joshua Robinson for his unending patience, Krista Smith for her never-ending faith, and everyone back in Indiana who believed that this might be possible but especially his family.

Robert Bruce McIntosh is the artistic director of City Lights Youth Theatre, which provides young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to participate in theatre experiences in order to develop confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and a greater sense of self and community. Rob is also artistic director and co-founder of Theater Garden, a non-prof it Equity theatre company dedicated to the production of original educational theater that brings history to life for audiences of all ages. Directing credits include “Liberty, the Musical”, “The Laramie Project”, “The Crucible”, “Lady of Copper”, “Road to Freedom”, “Enough for All”, “First Lady”, and “Romeo and Juliet”. He is a member of AEA and The WorkShop Theatre Company.

Michael James Roy is a Vocal Coach, Director, Music Director, Arranger, Composer, Choral Director. Born and trained outside of Boston, his career has spanned from Los Angeles to New York City. He has directed and musically directed over 30 productions in his career including Godspell, Into the Woods, Pippin, Assassins and Oliver!. As a composer, his most recent show was the premiere of Life's A Beach and Then You Die (West End Theatre) in February of 2008. Michael James can be seen Monday nights at the Time Out New York Lounge hosting and playing the piano for Music @ the Lounge. For more info please visit www.mjamesroy.com.

Terri has been in several Broadway and Off-Broadway shows including the original “Joice Heth” in “Barnum”, Nell Carter understudy in 1978 in “Ain't Misbehavin”, later replacing her in the revival in 1988, “Welcome to the Club”, “The Club” (Obie Award), Nunsense I & II, Nuncrackers, Finian”s Rainbow”, “Stepping Out at Radio City”with Liza Minnelli. Other show include, “Showboat”, “Damn Yankees,” “Bubbling Brown Sugar”, ”Juba”,” The Jungle Book”, “Two Gentlemen of Verona”, “Chicago”, And The World Goes 'Round”, “Little Shop of Horrors”(as Audrey 2) and many more. She can be seen on VHS and DVD in “Nunsense I 7 II with Rue McClanahan, Liza Live at Radio City Music Hall, “Boys on the Side, and Law and Order, Criminal Intent. Recordings include, Forbidden Broadway 25th Anniversary, Barnum, Liza Live, Finian's Rainbow, Incurably Romantic, and her own CD The Lady's Got To Sing.

Gilberto Gómez, baritone, earned a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Mr. Gómez has worked with the Paper Mill Playhouse, Spoleto (USA) Festival, Bard Music Festival, Brevard Music Festival,
NJ Summer Arts Institute, Westminster Opera/Musical Theater, Westminster Actors Company, and the Princeton University Players. In December 2005, he was part of
“A Royal Christmas Tour,” starring Andrea Bocelli and Denyce Graves. Mr. Gómez has
performed with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Among his performance venues are Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, The Kimmell Center, Madison Square Garden, Nassau Coliseum, MCI Center, TD Banknorth Garden, Continental Airlines Arena, United Center and the America West Arena. Gilberto is a singing member of Schola Cantorum on Hudson directed by Dr. Deborah King, where he serves as soloist. This summer he had a fun time with the ensemble in a tour of Austria and the Czech Republic.

Judah Frank is thrilled to join the cast of Fairy Tale! Broadway: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Other favorite credits: Urinetown (Bobby Strong), Romeo and Juliet (Romeo), Musical Chairs (Brad), Children of Eden (Ham/Snake), Gross Indecency (Douglas), and Gonna Shake It Up! (Spazz). Many thanks to the creative team, Eva and Max. Also look for Judah in the NYMF production Cyclone (and the Pig Faced Lady).

Adam Ryan Tackett is thrilled to be a part of Fairy Tale and NYMF! Adam was most recently seen in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of My Fair Lady starring Tony Award winner, Jefferson Mays. Tours: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), CATS (Skimbleshanks), and Singin’ in the Rain. Other credits include Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Oklahoma! (Will Parker), Merrily We Roll Along (Charley), Tokyo Disneyland, Holland America Cruise Line, SSMT, Wayside Theatre, and NYOriginals. Adam holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Much thanks to Joshua and John! Love and thanks to Brian for being my constant.

Elyssa Samsel is delighted to be creating the role of Princess Deceptia in FAIRY TALE. She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Recent Regional Credits include BKLYN: The Musical (Brooklyn), SIDE SHOW (Violet). She has performed as a singer and pianist in New York City Cabarets such as the Triad and Don't Tell Mama's.

Mark Baratelli: National Tour: I Love a Piano (George), Oliver (Fagin cover). Cruise Ships: Disney, Royal Caribbean. Theme Parks: Disney World, Universal Orlando. Solo Improv Shows: "Improv Cabaret" (Chicago Improv Fest, New York Fringe, San Francisco Improv Fest, Sant Cruz Improv Fest, Miami Improv Fest, Charleston Improv Fest, Orlando Fringe Fest), "How Do You Feel?" (Orlando Fringe Fest). Podcasts on Itunes: The Lady Raptastic Show, How Do You Feel?, Vivian Beaumont and Vivian Beaumont Present a Conversation With Vivian Beaumont and Vivian Beaumont, Improv Cabaret Behind the Scenes, Creativitity, Orlando Arts Podcast. Training: UCB (NYC), SAK (ORL), Dad's Garage (ATL), THEM (LA). www.markbaratelli.com

Chris couldn't be happier to return to NYMF with Fairy Tale after having been seen in Maccabeat during last year's festival. Other credits include Homebody/Kabul and Cherry Orchard (Steppenwolf); Sunday in the Park... with Patti Lupone and Audra McDonald (Ravinia Festival); the world premiere of Stephen Flaherty's Loving Repeating (Barber Theatre, Chicago); Fiddler on the Roof (Drury Lane); The Bourough Plays (Milk Can, NYC). Chris recently performed his one man show The Idiot's Guide to Dating and is also a member of the Empty Space Ensemble in New York.

Teresa is a native New Yorker who is thrilled to be making her NYMF debut (and theatrical comeback!) with FAIRY TALE!!! Recently, she has been seen performing in showcases at Don't Tell Mama and is a finalist in the NYC Singing Idol $1,000 Sing Off at The Reprise Room at Dillon's. You can catch her on PBS (and DVD) in "Candide" at Lincoln Center with Patti Lupone and Kristin Chenoweth, as well as singing back-up for Patti LaBelle in "Denyce Graves: Breaking the Rules," filmed at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philly. Fave Stage Credits: How to Succeed...(Hedy LaRue & Miss Jones), The Laramie Project (Actress "B"), The Cradle Will Rock (Ella Hammer), Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma Sarah), Side Show (Bride of Snakes), Epic Proportions (Conspirator #3), The Vagina Monologues ("Hair"). Film/Television: "East Broadway" (2006 Tribeca Film Festival), "Life & Style," "Who Wants to be a Millionaire". Opera: La Traviata, L'italiana in Algeri (Opera Festival of NJ), Carmen, Amahl and the Night Visitors (Westminster Opera Theater). Directorial Credit: Jack, Wanda and Ben. She has a B.M. in Voice Performance with a minor in Musical Theater from Westminster Choir College. Special thanks to Joshy, John, and Rob for this awesome opportunity, as well as my family and friends for all their support!!!

Aaron Lenhart is a recent graduate of the musical theater program at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. He just finished performing with the international group, The 12 Irish Tenors. He has also performed at the Cohoes Music Hall, New London Barn Playhouse, College Light Opera Company, and the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theater.

Gregory is elated to join the FAIRYTALE family. Favorite regional theatres worked include Papermill Playhouse, Barnstormers Theatre, Mason Street Warehouse, Cape Rep Theatre, The Depot Theatre, Theatregarden, Skyline Theatre Co., Negro Ensemble Co., Hudson Stage Co. and LaComedia Dinner Theatre. Film/TV credits include "Starship Dave", "Far From Heaven", "P.S. I Love You" HBO'S ADDICTION, Linda Eder Christmas Concert on BRAVO, Law and Order and The Guiding Light. Greg is currently on hiatus from The 40th Anniversary European tour of HAIR. Joshua 1:9

Eleonore Thomas (Gemstone) is proud to be making her NYMF debut in Fairy Tale. Last winter Eleonore made her NYC debut in Diet Monologues: The Musical and was featured on BroadwayBullet.com. A resident of the Philadelphia region she has trod the boards in some of the oldest theaters in the country, including the Walnut Street Theatre. Also an alumnus of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, Eleonore has performed with some of the world's premier orchestras and toured with world renowned singers Julie Andrews and Andrea Bocelli. Regional credits include: Bloody Mary (South Pacific, Arizona Broadway Theatre), The Vagina Monologues (V-Day, Delaware Theatre Company), Fraulein Schneider (Cabaret, The New Candlelight Theatre), Queen Aggravain (Once Upon a Mattress)

Mark Blumberg has been helping produce Joshua Robinson's shows since their earliest creative collaborations. He is currently working on an ongoing project which involves creating aesthetic experiences out of abstract concepts.