LOUIS HOBSON aea
ORSINO Duke of Dyleria, a la Elvis Presley
Louis studied drama at Pacific Lutheran University where he stumbled upon the fact that he has a voice to die for and became engulfed in the world of musical theater. He played Czolgaz in ASSASSINS, John Jasper in THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD and Jonathan Harker in DRACULA for Harlequin Productions. Then he auditioned in Seattle and promptly landed the role of Claude in last year's HAIR at the 5th Ave. Theatre and reprised in April 03. Other Seattle credits include Simon in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Husband in FEELING ELECTRIC, Ian in EVERY LITTLE VOW, and Rolf in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Village Theatre), Freddy in MY FAIR LADY (5th Ave. Theatre) Russian in CHESS and the recent new work, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. Louis was named "one to watch out for in 2003" by the Seattle Times. So watch him here!

TRACY MICHELLE HUGHES aea
VIOLA an Elizabethan maid, in love with the Duke
Tracy moved to the Seattle area recently from San Diego where she worked with the Old Globe Theater (HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL u/s, FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA u/s, A... MY NAME IS ALICE u/s), Lambs Players Theatre (GODSPELL, AMERICAN RHYTHM--in which she had the great fortune to play, if only briefly, Tina Turner--and TINTYPES), Julia Holladay Productions (DIXIE HIGHWAY), North Coast Repertory (Geneva Brown in 1940'S RADIO HOUR), Civic Light Opera (Alice's Daughter in BIG RIVER, Soul Girl in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, Crystal in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS) and International Company (Charlene/Nell in AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Ensemble in HOME, Beggar Lady in SWEENEY TODD, Chorus Leader in ANTIGONE.) She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from United States International University in San Diego, her smile and her drive from her Mother, and her talent from none other than God himself. May we all be so blessed.

BILLIE m. WILDRICK aea
OLIVIA a la Madonna, a rich countess.
Audience members will best recall Billie's first and most groundbreaking role as the largest Billy (Billie?) Goat in THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF - Forest Hill Preschool, 1982. Other favorites include Sally in CABARET and Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS. Most recently: Liesl in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Village Theatre, and MY FAIR LADY and HAIR at the 5th Ave. Theatre. She also has a passion for creating original work that she exercised most recently in THE SPACE IN-BETWEEN: A SOLO ELECTRONIC CABARET at the 2002 Seattle Fringe Festival.

STEPHEN GRENLEY
SIR TOBY BELCH a la Jake Blues, uncle of Lady Olivia
This is Stephen's first show with Harlequin. Recent Seattle productions include Lennart in MONEY & RUN, several TWILIGHT ZONE episodes and Doc Baugh in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Theater Schmeater); The King in THE MAGIC FLUTE (Seattle Opera Y.A.P.); Stephano in THE TEMPEST, the Prince in ROMEO & JULIET, Peter Quince in A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM, Toby Belch in TWELFTH NIGHT (Wooden O Theater); Justice Shallow in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Abbess/Balthazar in THE COMEDY OF ERRORS (Seattle Shakespeare Company); Cornelius/Soothsayer in CYMBELINE, King of Navarre u/s (Shakespeare Santa Cruz); and Le Beau/Jacques de Boys in AS YOU LIKE IT at The BathHouse Theatre.

G.W. TAYLOR
SIR ANDREW AGUECHEEK a la Little Richard
G.W. played Sir Andrew in our 1999 production of RR12N and is thrilled to be coming back for more! Other roles for Harlequin include one of the featured singers in TAPESTRY, Caliban in THE TEMPEST, Autolycus in THE WINTER'S TALE, Ben Wates in HAPGOOD, and the image-conscious Jordan Brown in three installments of the STARDUST series. Other favorite roles include the Voice of Audrey II in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, El Gallo in THE FANTASTICKS, Monastatos in THE MAGIC FLUTE and Joseph in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. G.W. is a transplant from L.A. where he performed regularly in jazz clubs and comedy clubs.

RUSS HOLM
MALVOLIO Olivia's Steward; a "Suit" cum bubble-gummer, glam rocker, death metalhead
Russ has been performing since he was a teenager, and doesn't want to tell how long that is. Highlights for Harlequin include Riff Raff in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Malvolio in A ROCK 'N' ROLL TWELFTH NIGHT (1997), Laertes in THE WINTER'S TALE, Sebastian in THE TEMPEST, de Guiche in CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Lloyd in MUD, Dr. Seward in DRACULA (x2), numerous villains in LOST LOVES AND MIGHT HAVE BEENS, Bernard in ARCADIA, Max in THE REAL THING, the Doctor in CYMBELINE, Oronte in THE MISANTHROPE, a Priest in MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL and various roles, including Si Mantolini, in three episodes of the STARDUST saga.

SAMUEL VANCE
FESTE a la John Lennon
Sam's Seattle credits include Bob Cratchit (u/s performed) in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at ACT, Mark in MASS APPEAL, Ed in YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, Jay in LOST IN YONKERS, Jesus in GODSPELL, Dr. Sanderson in HARVEY, Hugo in ST. HUGO OF CENTRAL PARK, Dennis in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN, Andy in COTTON PATCH GOSPEL at Taproot; Ensemble in A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCRUB, Musician in THE THREE MUSKETEERS, THE MUSICAL at Empty Space Theatre; Roma in Glengarry Glen Ross at First Studio; Joseph in THE INCREDIBLE UNDERSEA TRIAL OF JOSEPH P. LAWNBOY at Seattle Public Theatre, and others. Sam is a graduate of Seattle Pacific University and serves as the Theater Director for Tacoma's new Museum of Glass.

ELLEN DESSLER
MARIA a la Janis Joplin
Ellen can't wait to rock out in Olympia after doing so as part of the Gospel Trio in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Bellevue Civic. Other rocking musicals include: A...MY NAME IS ALICE (Riptide), SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS: LIVE! (ReAct), the voice of The Plant in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (2nd Story Rep.), Phaedra in MEDEA: THE MUSICAL (ArtsWest), Officer Friendly in LITTLE BOY: THE EPIC ROCK FABLE (Open Circle), Counselor Troi in the final cast of STAR DREK: THE MUSICAL (AHA!), the original Cathy in IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME, and CHESS (EMT). She has been seen in shows at: Village Theatre, Civic Light Opera, Annex, Greenstage, and Interplayers Ensemble (Spokane). She has also traveled with Princess Cruises and Tours and Small Change Original (Minneapolis).

ALEC STEPENS III aea
SEBASTIAN an Elizabethan gentleman, brother to Viola
also CAPTAIN BOB a la Bob Marley
Some of Alec's recent work has included HAIR and THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER at the 5th Avenue Theatre, BEOWULF at Seattle Rep, and A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arts West. He also wrote and performed a one-man Bob Marley tribute called SOUL REBEL at Freehold Theatre, and has been a featured actor on AMERICA'S MOST WANTED.

JESSE HINDS
ANTONIO a la Johnny Rotten
Jesse graduated from the University of Puget Sound and attended Freehold Theatre Lab/Studio's twelve month Ensemble Training Intensive. Recent Seattle credits include King Arthur in ARTHUR:THE HUNT at the Seattle Fringe Festival, MAKING HISTORY with Northern Lights, CHERRY ORCHARD with Art Theatre Puget Sound, 18th MITZVAH directed by Robin Lynn Smith and playwright Mary Lathrop, and educational theatre with Open Door Theatre. Harlequin credits include Antonio in A ROCK N ROLL TWELFTH NIGHT x 2, OPERATION STARDUST and Richard Rich in A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS.

STEVEN TAYLOR
THE REAL SIR TOPAS / BOUNCER / SINGER / DANCER
Steven moved to the northwest with wife and son Boogie (Steven Jr.) from Indianapolis where he worked extensively with American Cabaret Theatre as a singer, dancer, and Resident Choreographer over several seasons. Since his arrival last summer he has performed in TAPESTRY and as Officer Owen Duvall in STARDUST SERENADE 1942 (Harlequin), GODSPELL (2nd Story Rep), I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS (Book-It Repertory Theatre) and in school tours for Taproot Theatre. Roles with Theatre on the Square in Indianapolis include Danny in APPLAUSE, Richey in A CHORUS LINE, and the Sheriff and Dancer in THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. He has also done voice-over and commercial work for radio and television. Other favorite roles include: Hud in HAIR and Bobby in CRAZY FOR YOU.

CRISTY HAVENS
COLUMBINE / SINGER / DANCER
Cristy studied vocal performance at the University of Arizona and went on to sing in jazz, pop and rock bands around the northwest and Alaska. She was a member of the ensemble for last summer's production of TAPESTRYat Harlequin. Other roles include Rosemary in HOW TO SUCCEED WITHOUT REALLY TRYING and Lola in DAMN YANKEES.

NATALIE BACKMAN
CURIA / SINGER / DANCER
RR12N is Natalie's seventh production with Harlequin. Previous performances include Catherine in PIPPIN, Gwendolyn in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and Bonnie Kent in the STARDUST series. She also choreographed STARDUST SERENADE and THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. Other favorite roles have been Maria in WEST SIDE STORY and Kate in TAMING OF THE SHREW with Timberline Theatre Company, Lily in THE SECRET GARDEN with Capital Playhouse and Nikki in THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 at the University of Portland. Natalie was recognized as an Irene Ryan Scholar Nominee in 2001 through the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival. In May 2003, Natalie receives her BFA in Theatre from Pacific Lutheran Unviersity, and in September she will begin her Masters program at Boston Conservatory.

MICHELLE LORENZ
CRESSIDELIA / SINGER / DANCER
Michelle got the bug at the age of 7 in a production of BYE-BYE BIRDIE. Since then she's hardly stopped singing and dancing. She received a Bachelor of Music Degreee in Voice Performance at Ithaca College and has sung for numerous professional ensembles. Recent work has included Mrs. Nordstrom in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Robin in GODSPELL (Second Story Rep); NORTHWEST BOOKSHELF (5th Ave. Theatre); Fiona in IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME (Umbrella Arts); Mabel (her favorite!) in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Sarah Brown in GUYS AND DOLLS, Martha Jefferson in 1776 (Osceola Performing Arts Center); and Gertie in OKLAHOMA! (Cocoa Village Playhouse).