The Bubble (2008)

Karen Paull conceived and wrote the libretto for "The Bubble" during the Internet Craze of the late 90's, early 2000's in San Francisco, during her tenure as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for several Dotcoms'. In addition to her vast Dotcom career, Karen holds a MFA in theater from San Francisco State, and a BFA in theater from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has written and produced close to 50 original plays with her theater company, Electra Theater, most of which she has written. A reviewer for her first play, Limbo, the Bay Times writes, It was a rare treat to be entertained by a multi-dimensional performance artist, and exceptionally hilarious writer. Although born in Brooklyn, Karen spent most of her theater time in San Francisco and has also frequented academia as Associate Professor of Theater Arts at many colleges in California. She is also the recipient of the John F. Kennedy award for excellence in Acting, and was the Head Clown Teacher at the San Francisco School of Circus Arts. After many successful black-box shows at the San Francisco Fringe Festival including, "Flesh and Blood", and "A Distinctive Madness", Karen decided it was time to do a show in the Big Apple, her home town, and go for the big dream which is to have a Broadway hit show! Jump to 2007, and Karen finds out the good news that NYMF has accepted The Bubble and the dream sets sail. As a proud native New Yorker, Karen was brought up going to Broadway shows with her family and always dreamed of returning to do her own show! Karen Dedicates this show to her Grandma Evelyn who always said she would see her on Broadway! I love you Grams!

Along with being former singer-songwriter for the legendary rock group Ambrosia, David Pack has established himself as a respected recording artist, Grammy winning record producer, hit songwriter, and music director of global special events, including both of President Clinton's Arkansas Ball Inaugural Galas, Barbra Streisand and Elton John's Aids Project L.A. Commitment to Life Concert, and Oprah Winfrey's Volunteer Summit with George H.W. Bush, President Clinton, President Carter, Colin Powell, and other dignitaries. His collected works have sold over 40 million units worldwide. His two principal musical mentors for over 25 years are friends Quincy Jones and the late Leonard Bernstein. David's voice and songwriting skills have graced worldwide radio for over twenty-five years through his classic #1 hit songs such as "Biggest Part of Me", "How Much I Feel", "You're The Only Woman", all BMI 3 Million Airplay-Grammy nominated songs, along with the #1 hit he wrote, at Quincy Jones request for General Hospital TV star Jack Wagner back in the late 80's.As a music producer, he has produced platinum and gold selling Grammy nominated records for artists such as Wynonna, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Linda Ronstadt, Brian McKnight, CeCe Winans, Patti Austin, Andrae Crouch, and others. In 1996 he produced and conceived "The Songs of West Side Story" a brilliant tribute to his late friend and godfather to his daughter, Leonard Bernstein, where David re-arranged all of the WSS songs for artists such as Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Selena, Wynonna, Trisha Yearwood, Little Richard, Chick Corea, Phil Collins, TLC. That project was certified Gold and raised money for Grammy in the Schools andLeonard Bernstein's Education Foundation. In August 2005 David released a new solo CD on Concord Records titled "The Secret of Movin On" featuring special guests such as Ann Wilson (Heart), Steve Perry (Journey) the Eagles' Timothy B. Schmidt, and good friend jazz legend David Benoit. The CD has yielded two top ten national hits, rave reviews from pop and jazz critics including Jazziz top 5 best CD's of 2005. In addition, 2007 finds David nominated for the Best International Vocalist 2006 by Canadian Jazz Awards, along with Al Jarreau and Corrine Bailey Rae.www.davidpack.com

Terry Berliner (Director/Choreographer) In 2008 Ms. Berliner received the San Francisco Critic's Circle Award for Outstanding Achievement for her direction and choreography of Bingo and a Roe Green Artist Grant for direction and choreography of the new musical Beneath the Surface. Her Broadway credits include The Lion King, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, The Sound of Music and The Red Shoes. Off Broadway: Time and Again, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, Captains Courageous, Violet and Merrily We Roll Along. Other New York Theatre: Emma (NYMF 2007), The Mercy Seat, TheatreWorks Gala, Spine, seven seasons of the Drama Desk Awards Show and Allegro (City Center Encores!). Regional: Beneath the Surface, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Carmen (with Franco Dragone), Bingo, The Mystery of Irma Vep, Little Shop of Horrors, Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will?, Urinetown, A Little Princess, Five Course Love, Getting To Know You, Theophilus North, Phantom, Love Letters, Guys and Dolls, The Fantasticks, A Little Night Music, A Chorus Line, The Royal Family, Once On This Island, Gypsy and The Music Man at such theatres as the La Jolla Playhouse, McCarter Theatre, Geva Theatre Center and Arena Stage. For more than 14 years Ms. Berliner has written, directed and choreographed corporate theatrical events for clients such as The International Mystery Writers' Festival, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MasterCard, the PGA Champions and many others. In the spring of 2006 her six-part feature article on new musical theatre development, "A Game of Love and Chance," was published in American Theatre magazine and she wrote the script for the New York City Drama Desk Awards Show hosted by Harvey Fierstein. Ms. Berliner is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

Lon Hoyt is also music supervisor for the Hairspray national tour and Toronto company. Other credits: Dream a Little Dream (Supervisor), The Rocky Horror Show, Footloose, Street Corner Symphony, Forever Plaid, Song of Singapore, The Diva Is Dismissed, Return to the Forbidden Planet, Blackbirds of Broadway, Calamity Jane, 42nd Street and Anything Goes. As an actor, he had lead roles on Broadway in Tommy, Baby, Leader of the Pack, Starlight Express and Rock 'N Roll! The First 5,000 Years. He can be heard playing piano for Whoopi Goldberg in the film Boys on the Side. Lon attended Cornell University to become a veterinarian, ended up in show business and still finds his degree in animal science useful for working on Broadway.

Wendy Robbins is the recipient of two Emmys for documentary film, "Holes in Heaven" and the HBO special, "Kids Killing Kids, Kids Saving Kids". She is the co-inventor of "The Tingler" (Head massager), a radio-host, and prosperity coach. Wendy joined the Bubble creative team this year and the team of Robbins and Paull are already writing a new project entitled, "Atlantis".