The Last Starfighter (2007)

wrote the music for the one-man musical HERRINGBONE (June 2007 season opener at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Playwrights Horizons, Hartford Stage, Edinburgh Festival, Philadelphia’s Prince Music Theater, Chicago’s St. Nicholas Theater) and for the one-act musical AFTERNOON TEA (INTAR at Theater Row Theaters, August 2007 in Summer Shorts Festival at 59E59); and the music and lyrics for BLANCO (Goodspeed Opera House at Chester, National Alliance for Musical Theater, National Music Theater Network), FEATHERTOP (WPA Theater, Pennsylvania Stage Co.), and TIME AND AGAIN (Manhattan Theater Club, San Diego’s Old Globe Theater, Eugene O’Neill Center National Music Theater Conference). On film and video, his music and lyrics can be heard in the 2003 film festival favorite FRIENDS AND FAMILY (Regent Entertainment) and in Disney’s 2002 DVD Premiere Award-winning video feature HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME PART II. Skip moderated the first year of the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop for twenty years (overseeing the whole program for ten of those years) and taught at the world famous Neighborhood Playhouse for ten years. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild, BMI and Musicians Local 802.

is a member of BMI and an alumnus of the BMI-Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. He wrote the book and score for THE HAPPIEST OF TIMES, which was seen in production at New York’s Triangle Theater and as part of BMI’s Festival of Musicals in Miniature, as well as in workshop presentations at ASCAP and Circle Rep. Fred graduated from Harvard Law School and received a masters in law from NYU Law School, is an alumnus of the New School's musical theater program, and is an associate member of the Dramatists Guild. His work has also been performed as part of the National Music Theater Network’s concert series at the Donnell Library Theater.

is perhaps best known to sci-fi fans as the screenwriter of the film THE LAST STARFIGHTER, which prompted Variety to write: "Director Nick Castle and writer Jonathan Betuel have done something so simple it's almost awe-inspiring: they've taken a very human story and accented it with sci-fi special effects, rather than the other way around." He is also known as the director/screenwriter of the cult film MY SCIENCE PROJECT, numerous original screenplays, for producing the TV series adapted from the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET films, and for co-founding the special effects company Luma Pictures. During last year's Village Theatre Festival of New Musicals, which included a presentation of the LAST STARFIGHTER musical, Jonathan was a featured speaker on the panel discussion on the recent trend of "Movies to Musicals." Upcoming projects include "SHARK TIDE" for Relativity Media.

has directed two new musicals for the New York Musical Theatre Festival, CAPTAIN GRAVY'S WAVY NAVY and THE VIEW FROM HERE, and is excited to be premiering a third. Elizabeth is directing her first two feature films, the rock movie musical CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY and the teen slasher RED HOOK. Her multi-award-winning short musical film ISABELLA RICO has appeared in 33 festivals worldwide. Stage directing credits include JEKYLL & HYDE (Trump Plaza, Atlantic City), HELLO AGAIN (award-winning Chicago Premiere), NINE, and RAPUNZEL (Marriott’s Lincolnshire Theatre). Elizabeth is a Founding Producer of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and a member of the League of Professional Theatre Women, the 2004 Berlin Film Festival Talent Campus, the 2004 Commercial Theatre Institute 14-Week Program, the League of American Theatres Producer Development Program and the 1998 Lincoln Center Theatre Directors Lab.

has previously worked on productions including the 51st and 52nd ANNUAL DRAMA DESK AWARDS, BROADWAY UNPLUGGED, THE NIGHTLIFE AWARDS, and series at The Town Hall, including BROADWAY BY THE YEAR, the BROADWAY CABARET FESTIVAL, and the SUMMER BROADWAY FESTIVAL. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the F·E·G·S Haym Salomon Division Of The Arts, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for the elderly and persons with disabilities through the development of innovative arts initiatives and theatrical productions. Upcoming film: Locations Manager for CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY (2008). In addition to being an attorney, Julie is a cabaret singer and has performed at venues including The Metropolitan Room, Don't Tell Mama and Upstairs at Rose's Turn.

David Eggers (choreography) has assisted Rob Ashford and his associate JoAnn Hunter on several shows, including the Broadway productions of CURTAINS and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, as well as the Kennedy Center Honors, 2006. He also assisted Kathleen Marshall on her production of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA for Shakespeare in the Park. David is currently in CURTAINS (Dance Captain), and was also in the Broadway companies of THE PAJAMA GAME (Dance Captain), WONDERFUL TOWN, WEDDING SINGER, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Dance Captain), CHICAGO, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (Dance Captain). He is a graduate of Northwestern University and hails from Indiana. He would like to thank Fred, Skip, Julie, and especially Elizabeth for this opportunity.

MFA in Stage Management, Columbia University. New York: SUMMER SHORTS (59E59), DAUGHTER OF A CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY (DR2), ARTFUCKERS (Theatre for the New City), THE 24 HOUR PLAYS ON BROADWAY (American Airlines Theater), SPF, NYMF. Michael was the resident Stage Manager for INTAR Theatre's 2005-2006 Season, during which he was PSM for Eduardo Machado's KISSING FIDEL, as well as TIGHT EMBRACE and POINTS OF DEPARTURE (Kirk Theater). At Columbia: LIFE IS A DREAM, A LIE OF THE MIND, MACBETH, and MISS JULIE.

is the principal designer for HG Lighting Design Incorporated. His work has been seen all over the world. Most recently in Manila. Frankfurt, Shanghai, and exotic Canada. Broadway: BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS for the Actor's Fund. 16 shows with NYMF including MEET JOHN DOE, THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING, ALIVE IN TEH WORLD, ALL IS LOVE, RIVER'S END, VIRGINS, and ROOMS directed by Scott Schwartz. He designed OVER THE TOP for Jim Steinman. Most recently ANTIGRAVITY at Manhattan Center. His work is represented on 42nd Street in various experiences at Mdm. Tussauds. Favorite Productions: National Tour of A CHORUS LINE, GODSPELL Off Broadway with Shoshana Bean, SIDE SHOW at Cape Rep, BATBOY at Yale, CRASH TEST DUMMIES at the New Victory Theater. Herrick is the resident LD gor Antigravity Aerial Dance Company. Herrick's design talents extend to the corporate world where he has designed events for NARAS, Ebay, UPS, Pfizer, Rockefeller Center and more. Herrick has taught Lighting Design at MIT, and is a member of USA/IATSE 829. His work may be seen at www.HGLightingdesign.com.

Recently Mark completed work with Director Elizabeth Lucas on RED HOOK, an independent horror film. He also created costumes for Tada!'s premiere of THE GUMBALL GANG: CRIME SOLVING KIDS. His work will also be featured in China, Japan , and Korea in the Fall 2007 on a TV Series entitled THE LOBBYIST produced by SBS. You may have caught a glimpse of his work (and him) on TLC's COVER SHOT in 2006. Hopefully his first adventure in film will be released in the Fall, AWAKE, featuring Hayden Christensen, and Jessica Alba. He received his BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts: Rutgers University in 2005.

has designed scenery and costumes in New York for the past three years. She just finished assisting on the Broadway productions of GREASE and LONE STAR LOVE with Derek McLane. In the past she has worked with La Jolla Playhouse, Dodger Theatricals, Lake George Opera, New York Grand Opera, Skidmore College, Axial Theatre Company, MTV Special Events, Gipson Design Group, and Matthew David Events.

is a Technical Director and a Lighting Designer. His design credits include POE and TIMES TWO for Manhattan Theatre Source, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Edward Murrow High School; LIVE JAZZ with Henry Butler at Baryshnikov Arts Center, ONCE UPON A PANDORA'S BOX with The New Acting Company, CABARET at Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest, MY WAY A TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA with Hofstra University Alumni, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH with Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids. Other credits include, Spot Operator for Off-Broadway show IN THE HEIGHTS, Technical Director for 37 Arts, Venue Technical Director New York State Musical Theatre Festival at 37 Arts. Keith also has worked for Princess Cruises as an on board Production Manager. Currently Keith is the in house lighting designer for Production Consolidated. http://www.productionconsolidated.com.

In New York City, Susan has designed THE ORTIZ SISTERS OF MONT HAVEN (Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre), REPUBLIC OF POETRY and FIRE EXIT (Medicine Show), ARMS AND THE MAN, TRUST, and ANNA K. (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), WILD WOMEN OF PLANET WONGO and RIVER'S END (New York Musical Theatre Festival), and assisted in the lighting of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Broadway Benefit. She has spent five summers at the Forestburgh Playhouse designing THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, THE FULL MONTY, and FUNNY GIRL. Also, regionally she has designed for Cape Rep lighting THE FULL MONTY and BLITHE SPIRIT. She has a BA from Purdue University and an MFA from the University of Memphis.

Michael's background includes both stage managing and directing. He recently finished a 4 1/2 month run of the critically acclaimed revival of ROOM SERVICE, at the Soho Playhouse produced by Darren Lee Cole, followed by serving as General Manager for the Wonderland One Act Festival, and was PSM for the NAATF Gala @ The Public. He is also in pre-production for a new musical about World War II entitled BEYOND THE LINES OF GLORY by Chris Massimine which he hopes to open in the Spring of 2008. His emphasis in directing has focused on the works of Eugene O'Neill. Other credits include, GENE & AGGIE (World Premiere 2003), BEYOND THE HORIZON, ANNA CHRISTIE, 'ILE, AH WILDERNESS, AS IS, MORNINGS AT SEVEN, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, CEX AND THE SITY-THE PARODY, CHOSEN-THE MUSICAL (World Premiere-Suzanne McCoy), THE HOBBIT and others. His acting credits include, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Henrik), THE GLASS MENAGERIE (Gentlemen Caller), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour) as well as A CHORUS LINE, TENDERLOIN, MOUSETRAP, KISMET, NYSTI's A TALE OF CINDERELLA, SILVER SKATES and TREASURE ISLAND. Michael recently directed SAVAGE LIGHT, a new musical about the life of Paul Gauguin.

After working in wardrobe and as an assistant costume designer for the past two years, Charlotte is pleased to be making the move toward stage management. Wardrobe and Costume Design work include, in New York: VENUS, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, OTHELLO, 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE, TIGHT EMBRACE, TOMMY TUNE'S DR. DOOLITTLE, HOUSE OF DESIRES, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, EMERALD MAN, ARTFUCKERS, JEWTOPIA and IN THE HEIGHTS. Her Regional work includes: WEST SIDE STORY and THE MERRY WIDOW. Charlotte is especially proud of her role as the FringeNYC Scheduling Goddess for the past three years in charge of the scheduling of at least 5 performances each for approximately 200 companies in 20 venues over the course of 15 days. Charlotte thanks the production staff of THE LAST STARFIGHTER for taking a chance with her to be an ASM. Thank you!

is thrilled to be in New York after graduating from UC Berkeley. Recent credits include THE FABULOUS LIFE OF A SIZE ZERO, BLUEPRINT, WILLIAMSBURG! THE MUSICAL and HONEYMOON IN VEGAS (Reading). Intern for the Broadway Bullet podcast.

is very excited to be returning to THE LAST STARFIGHTER, after participating in both previous NYC productions. Off Broadway: A VERY COMMON PROCEDURE (MCC), HUCK AND HOLDEN (Cherry Lane Theatre), I LOVE PARIS, PIECES (OF A**), FAME ON 42nd STREET, LAST DANCE (MTC). Other New York: THE FABULOUS LIFE OF A SIZE ZERO, BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO, RIPPER: A NEW MUSICAL (starring Annie Golden and Davis Gaines), COUNT DOWN, SMOKING BLOOMBERG (NYMF 2006), THE TOYMAKER, THEY'RE JUST LIKE US, BROADWAY MEETS COUNTRY, MAGICIAN, SPIT IT OUT!, 21 STORIES: A BROADWAY TALE, THE DEVIL AND DEXTER WEBSTER, JOY, MASQUERADE, and many more. Tours: WALK TWO MOONS (Theatreworks/USA), BLUE'S CLUES LIVE!, STORY SALAD PRODUCTIONS. Regional: Williamstown Theatre Festival, Actors Theatre of Louisville. Proud member, Actor's Equity.

recent credits include THE MOLLY MAGUIRES (Ore-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 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 Arts in Fairfield, Iowa! For more information, please visit www.michaelcassara.net.

Broadway: TITANIC, LES MISERABLES, DANCE A LITTLE CLOSER, BRIGADOON, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, THE HUMAN COMEDY, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Recent Off Broadway: A FINE AND PRIVATE PLACE, THE LAST STARFIGHTER, TIME AND AGAIN, REQUIEM FOR WILLIAM, THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER, and The Transport Group's ALL THE WAY HOME. At the Kennedy Center, Leonard Bernstein selected Mr. Kolinski to perform the role of celebrant in Bernstein's MASS, which was simulcast nationally on PBS.

Broadway: MAN OF LA MANCHA, ON THE TOWN, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE WIZARD OF OZ. Off Broadway and NY: PARDON MY ENGLISH (City Center Encores!), ALL AMERICAN BOY (NY Int'l Fringe Festival), TWELFTH NIGHT (NY Classical Theatre), THE TORCHBEARERS (The Drama Dep't), THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (NYSF), LITTLE KIT (Vineyard), MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Lincoln Center Mitzi Newhouse), CHRISTINA ALBERTA'S FATHER (Vineyard), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (NYSF). Regional: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM (Seattle Rep), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (McCarter Theatre), THE GIG (Sacramento Music Circus), AIN'T MISBEHAVIN (Philadelphia Drama Guild) for which he received a BARRYMORE NOMINATION for Best Actor in a Musical, MARTIN GUERRE (Hartford Stage), KING OF COONS (Williamstown Theatre Festival), KING LEAR (The Whole Theatre), KING HENRY IV 1&2 (Williamstown Theatre Festival). Television: ONE LIFE TO LIVE, LADY BLUE, LOVING.

Broadway: Original casts of THE WEDDING SINGER, WICKED, URBAN COWBOY, and PARADE. National Tours: PARADE, and the World Premiere of WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, both directed by Harold Prince. Off Broadway: Janis Joplin in LOVE, JANIS, THE NO-FRILLS REVUE by Martin Charnin, and RUTHLESS. Regional: Madame Thenardier in LES MISERABLES at The Pioneer Theatre, Emma Goldman in RAGTIME directed by Stafford Arima, Mama Rose/Mazeppa in GYPSY at Sundance, Rosalie in CARNIVAL, Hannigan in ANNIE. Plays include DIRTY BLONDE directed by Loretta Greco, THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE by Lily Tomlin, DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA, ALL IN THE TIMING, and ELEEMOSYNARY.

created the role of Aunt March in LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL
on Broadway 2005-06. NYC: roles in IRENE (revival), THE COSMOPOLITAN, SENECA FALLS, PARTHENOGENESIS. LA: Klytemestra in ELEKTRA, Dramalogue Award, Best Actress; LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN w/ John Lithgow & Lynn Redgrave; THE WITCH, INTO THE WOODS, etc. CHICAGO; MAME, GYPSY, GUYS & DOLLS, SHOWBOAT, SOUTH PACIFIC, SOUND OF MUSIC, A COUPLE OF WHITE CHICKS w/ Cloris Leachman. Starlight Theatre, Kansas City (5 seasons): DAMN YANKEES, PAL JOEY, HELLO, DOLLY!.
Television:: Ten years recurring: MURPHY BROWN, MELROSE PLACE, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN. 2007: SCRUBS, BROTHERS & SISTERS. 35 feature films: RISKY BUSINESS, ENOUGH!, FORCES OF NATURE, Sidney Lumet's FAMILY BUSINESS w/ Sean Connery/Dustin Hoffman. Five time Best Feature Award ALL YOU NEED; CHANGING HEARTS & next, INTERVENTION! Jazz vocal cds, concert dates, et al @ www.janetcarroll.net. Longstanding member of AEA/SAG/AFTRA/SOCIETY OF SINGERS/ACTOR'S FUND/DRAMA LEAGUE/ TRU & Canterbury Choral Society at Carneige Hall Nov 9 Mahler's 8th Symphony!

Broadway: YENTL; ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Recently, 70, GIRLS, 70 (City Center Encores!), THE AUDIENCE (The Transport Group Drama Desk Nomination). Off Broadway FINKL'S FOLLIES, RISE OF DAVID LAVINSKY, POLLY, ECHOES OF THE WAR (opposite Frances Sternhagen at the Mint Theatre). National Tours: THE MUSIC MAN, PIPPIN, TINTYPES, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GYPSY (Tessie Tura, with Rita Moreno). Also: Jeanette in THE FULL MONTY, Dolly in HELLO, DOLLY! (11 times), Mama Rose in GYPSY (7 times), MAME with Loretta Swit, NORMAN IS THAT YOU opposite Don Knotts, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, FLEA IN HER EAR, Center Stage, Miss Mona in BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE, The Witch in INTO THE WOODS. Film: THE PRODUCERS, A TALE OF TWO PIZZAS, IN HOT WATER. Television: STELLA (on Comedy Central), and host of own children's TV show on ABC for 3 years. Supporting roles in LAW AND ORDER, and LAW AND ORDER: SVU.

Broadway: Baz Luhrmann's LA BOHEME, RAGS, BRIGADOON, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. National Tours: SWEET CHARITY directed by Bob Fosse, ANNIE 2, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, STATE FAIR, COLETTE. Off Broadway includes: THE RINK, BUCK SIMPLE, and THE RISE OF DAVID LEVINSKY. Regional: Milwaukee Rep (THE FRONT PAGE and A CHRISTMAS CAROL); Goodspeed Opera House (MAN OF LA MANCHA, KISS ME KATE, and PROMISES, PROMISES); Arizona THeatre Company (OKLAHOMA!); Cleveland Play House (OF THEE I SING); and Arena Stage (CANDIDE, AS YOU LIKE IT, and HAPPY END). Television: LAW AND ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT, AS THE WORLD TURNS.

Tom has appeared on Broadway in the 20th anniversary production of ANNIE as well as in the national tours of RAGTIME, COMPANY, and CATS. Other New York credits include BUSH IS BAD at the Triad Theater, MATAHARI and MISS LIBERTY at the York Theatre, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS and THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER with Musicals Tonight, and THE WIZARD OF OZ in Concert at Avery Fisher Hall. Regionally, he has appeared at the Paper Mill Playhouse, Goodspeed Opera House, Sacramento Music Circus, and the Studio Arena Theater. His recent television credits include 30 ROCK, and the ESPN mini-series THE BRONX IS BURNING.

Jesse JP Johnson is stoked to be a part of THE LAST STARFIGHTER. Tours:
ALTAR BOYZ (Luke), OKLAHOMA (Jess/ princ. dancer), GREASE w/ Frankie Avalon
(Doody). Television:: ONE LIFE TO LIVE (recurring, singer/dancer) ABC. Origional Cast
Rec.: Western Star (Benji) Dale Wasserman, Rock Odyssey (Telemachus) Billy Straus. Molto love to my beautiful Famiglia, awesome posse, Penny Luedtke and G-O-D!

Broadway: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (original revival cast). Regional: Colonial Theater: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (with David Birney); Goodspeed Opera House: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (dir. Darko Tresnjak), ANNIE, A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN (reading). Recording: SIMPLE GIFTS: CAROLS FROM THE ABBEY. Nora will receive her BA in Literary Arts from Brown University this year, where she performs with New Works (dir. Michelle Bach-Coulibaly), a group of dancers and musicians, which has been invited to open the Malian Biennale 2008.

Danny is so pleased to be making his NYMF debut with such a wonderful group of people. He has been seen regionally in TITUS ANDRONICUS with the Shakespeare Theatre Company, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at the North Shore Music Theatre, and MY FAIR LADY at the Signature Theatre. Other credits include Wagon Wheel Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre. Danny has also participated in numerous readings, including: GLORY DAYS with the Signature Theatre and THE BOY IN THE BUBBLE, directed by Oskar Eustis. He holds a BFA in musical theatre from the University of Michigan. Thank you to Michael Cassara, Elizabeth, Skip, and all involved with THE LAST STARFIGHTER. Lots of love to my wonderfully supportive family and to my LBPO.

is reprising his role in THE LAST STARFIGHTER after originating it at the Storm Theatre. He was in the First National Tours of DR. DOLITTLE THE MUSICAL starring Tommy Tune, and SWEET CHARITY starring Molly Ringwald. NY Workshop: GOOD VIBRATIONS (Rob). Televison: Nickelodeon's THE BACKYARDIGANS, THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, THE GUIDING LIGHT. Recordings: THERAPY SESSIONS (solo CD), THE LAST STARFIGHTER, THE ROAD TO RUIN.

is thrilled to be a part of THE LAST STARFIGHTER! Broadway: Roundabout Theatre's HOWARD KATZ (Ollie); BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Chip). Other credits: Vineyard Theatre Festival's IOWA "08, IN TUNE WITH THE UNIVERSE, THE GREEKS, RINGS: A SPACE ROCK MUSICAL, LAGIOCONDA, RAGAMUFFINS. Films include JOSHUA, CELAMY, THE RECKONING, TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FIRE. Member, AEA. Special thanks to everyone in the production!

Ryan is delighted to make his NYMF debut with The Last Starfighter.
Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, he holds a B.A. in Musical Theater
from the University of Northern Colorado. Thanks to Michael Cassara,
Elizabeth Lucas, and KSA for this great opportunity. Additional
thanks to friends and family for their constant love and support.

Natalie is so excited to be a part of this wonderful show. She recently graduated from AMDA. She just did the Broadway's Rising Stars concert at The Town Hall, and she also is going to be appearing in a television tv "Kid Concoctions" in the fall. Thanks to Mom, Dad, David, Ben and everyone at THE MINE.

Lauren is so excited to be a part of NYMF and THE LAST STARFIGHTER! Previous credits include: BROADWAY'S RISING STARS (The Town Hall), Paper Mill Playhouse's HELLO, DOLLY! with Tovah Feldshuh (Ermengarde), ONLY CHILDREN (Lincoln Center Theater Director's Lab), and A JOE ICONIS TRIPLE MINI-MUSICAL FEATURE (Ars Nova). NYU: URINETOWN (Little Sally), OUR TOWN (Emily), MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG (Mary), and 29. Lauren received her Bachelor of Music from New York University in May. Thanks to friends, family, and especially Mom and Dad. Proudly Equity.

Sean is a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a BFA in Musical Theatre. CCM credits include: The Full Monty, The Pajama Game, Flora the Red Menace, Pirates of Penzance, Crazy for You, Side Show and Brigadoon. New York credits include: Big Tent: The Tammy Faye Bakker Musical. Regional credits include: Les Miserables, The Pajama Game, and Hello, Dolly! at the MUNY in St. Louis, Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast at the La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Mariel at The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and various productions at the Hidden Valley Inn Theatre and the Gaslight Theatre in Tucson, AZ. Thanks to Nicolosi and Co. and Michael Cassara for this experience! Thanks to Mom, Dani and my friends for all their love and support.

Jessica Blair is excited to be making her NYMF debut in THE LAST STARFIGHTER! Most recently Jessica appeared in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Favorite projects include A CHORUS LINE (Bebe), SEUSSICAL (Bird Girl), OKLAHOMA (Gertie). She is a graduate of The University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Program. Proud member of AEA! Special thanks to The Talent Mine and her family for all their support.

Shauna Goodgold is ecstactic to be making her NYMF debut in THE LAST STARFIGHTER! A recent graduate of Ithaca College's musical theatre program, New york credits include: OPA! at The Snapple Theatre. Regional credits include: HELLO, DOLLY! at the Hangar Theatre and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Cider Mill Playhouse. Recordings include: Austin's Bridge, MTI Junior's Once on this Island, and HBO's Cathouse: The Series.