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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

TOMASINA ABATE (Karen) Fourth time channeling Emma. I’ve been with FTR since the wall came down at The Rockwell w/Hughes, Scorsese, Marshalls, Tarantino, Baz. Being back in “the wig” at The Wallis for Christmas is home. My thing is my band, TOMASINA. GNR, Maiden, Zeppelin, Beastie Boys. Nothing gets me pumped like dude rock. In theater, I’m usually the vixen. Velma Kelly, Sally Bowles, Lucy Harris, Sheila Bryant, Magenta. Oh yes, I was once a princess (Pocahontas) but now I’m a queen! My voice still fills the air at Dland with leads, laughs and harmonies in “The Frightfully Fun Parade” and I just made a short original music film “Cautionary Tale” creating awareness for suicide among LGBTQ+ youth. Once, I asked a little girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and she answered “a person like you”. At that moment I realized what my most important role was.

MADISON TAYLOR BAEZ (Johanna) is a 13-year-old musical prodigy who is a rising star in Hollywood both as a singer and actress. She was born and raised in Orange County California and is of Hispanic and Filipino descent. She is best known for co-staring as 'Young Selena Quintanilla' in Netflix #1 Show Selena The Series, a story of the late Latin singer Selena Quintanilla. Madison has received high praise for her portrayal of 'Young Selena', as well as for being the only cast member to use her powerful and soulful vocals in the Netflix series. Madison was nominated for the Prestigious Imagen Award for Best Young Actress in a TV Series. Most recently Madison starred as 'Eleanor Kane' in the Showtime vampire series, Let The Right One In, opposite Academy Award Nominated Actor Demain Bichir, who played her father. The series is based on the 2004 Novel and the internationally acclaimed 2008 Swedish movie. Madison is also known for her viral Golden Buzzer audition singing “Amazing Grace” on Season 17 of America's Got Talent that has received 42 million views worldwide. Madison went on to reach the semifinals and was a fan favorite. Her singing of the National Anthem has earned her the name America's "Anthem Girl" for her powerful and soulful renditions, singing the National Anthem in sold out stadiums and arenas for the LA Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Galaxy, Harlem Globetrotters, and many high-profile charity events.

JAMES BYOUS (Mark) moved to Los Angeles when he was 17 to attend acting school, but he really just wanted to be in a rock band. He played every street corner, open mic, and pay-to-play venue up and down the strip in Hollywood until his fingers bled and his money ran out. After graduating acting school James decided to focus on music for the next couple years. He couch surfed, hitch-hiked, busked, and lived in a van to try and make music his career. After trying out for a role in a For The Record series, James became a staple of the LA musical theater scene and performed as various iconic movie characters all over the country at casinos, nightclubs, theaters, and cruise ships. After a year at sea, he hitchhiked across the country with his guitar and worked for a year at a drug rehabilitation center helping addicts to recover sobriety. James was one of the leads of the 2018 Netflix original series Westside. His original Rock Opera Jimi Darkness: Alcoholic Superhero is his foray into writing musicals.

CHRIS COCKRILL (John) is a freelance musician, arranger, band leader, and professional multi-woodwind artist based in the greater Los Angeles area. Chris earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in Jazz Studies from the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, Long Beach. Currently, Chris performs regularly with a wide variety of highly acclaimed acts such as the world famous Disneyland Band, Phat Cat Swinger, the LA Swing Barons, Los Stellarians, and several other performing/recording ensembles, both as a sideman and band leader. Chris has also had the privilege to play for musical productions such as The Drowsy Chaperone, Matilda, and several others.

AUDREY CYMONE (Ensemble, U/S Joanna) is a 14-year–old actress, singer, musician, and songwriter. Recent acting credits include: One Piece Live Action TV Series (Kuina), Netflix, and an upcoming short film Daisy (Daisy), K Factor Films. Other TV credits: Annie Live! (Pepper), NBC, and Sydney to the Max (Kendra), Disney Channel. Regional Musical Theatre credits: Fly (Slightly/Jane) at the La Jolla Playhouse, and Matilda the Musical (Matilda) at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. A proud member of the Voices of Hope Children's Choir, Audrey was a featured soloist in the choir during their run on America’s Got Talent (Season 13/ Semi Finalist), and America’s Got Talent All Stars. At age 8, she was chosen for the kids a cappella group ACAPOP! KIDS (created by the founders of Pentatonix), and recorded a song with the group under Warner Records. Audrey would like to thank the creatives of For The Record for this rewarding experience and opportunity, and give a special thanks to her family, friends, and manager Sherry Kayne for their continuous support and belief in her.

ANTHONY FEDOROV (Daniel, US Jamie, Ensemble,) is a singer-songwriter, producer, and actor. Born in Yalta, Crimea (former USSR), Anthony immigrated to the U.S. with his family at 9 years old. Due to a birth defect, he underwent a tracheotomy (breathing through a tube from 4 months old to age 4.) Doctors predicted he would never be able to speak. He went on to finish as 4th place Finalist on American Idol Season Four. Notable theater credits include Off-Broadway: The Fantasticks (Matt), RENT revival (Roger). Regional: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, (Broadway Asia, Ordway Center, 5th Avenue), Les Miserables, (McCoy/Rigby), The Sound of Music (Paper Mill Playhouse), and The 12 (Denver Center), and Love Actually Live at The Wallis.

BRAYDEN GLEAVE (Ensemble, US Sam) is 10 years old, and is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He has been performing for most of his life, both on screen and on stage. He has been acting since age 3 and started musical theater at age 5. Brayden has starred in many indie films and commercials, both regionally and nationally. He made his professional theater debut earlier this year in October 2023, with The Southwest Shakespeare Company’s Tragedy of MacBeth. Brayden loves singing, dancing, and performing. In his free time he enjoys skiing, baking, sewing, and dancing alongside his competitive dance team. This is Brayden’s first time performing at The Wallis and is thrilled to be a part of Love Actually Live!

GRACE KINSTLER (Natalie) is a 23-year- old music artist from Chicago, who grew up doing theater, but ultimately decided to study Songwriting at Berklee College of Music. After placing 3rd on ABC’s American Idol, Grace pursued her professional career in Los Angeles performing on stages such as Live! With Kelly & Ryan, The Rose Bowl Parade, KTLA’s Music Fest Friday promoting her single “Leo,” Chicago Bulls and Kansas City Chiefs Games, and An Evening With David Foster & Katharine McPhee. Outside of performance, she does voiceover work for Disney & other networks. Recently, she released four singles and plans to release an EP in early 2024. She hopes your holidays are filled with love and thanks you for coming!

PARISSA KOO (Ensemble, US Sarah, Aurelia, Karen) is an actress and singer who grew up in the Bay Area. She has co-starred on The Disney Channel, USA Network, Funny or Die, and featured on various Tiktok and Youtube Channels with Pixel Playhouse and Shipwrecked. Parissa has traveled with For the Record Live's production of The Brat Pack as the Princess on Norwegian Cruise Lines and at the 80's themed bar, Breakroom 86 in LA. She is so excited to be back doing Love Actually Live with her FTR Live family again. She is and always has been a rom-com lover and Love Actually is one of her FAVORITE Christmas movies. To be a part of this beautiful production is the best gift she could get this holiday season. Follow her on instagram @Parissakoo or at Parissakoo.com

DOUG KREEGER (Harry, US Billy Mack, Dance Captain) is grateful to be appearing in his 5th production of Love Actually Live at The Wallis, once again spending the holiday season with his favorite people at one of the best local venues. Doug was born and raised in Honolulu, received a BFA in Drama from NYU in New York City and RADA in London, and is currently based in Los Angeles, where he will graduate this Spring from LMU with his MFA in Performance Pedagogy. Doug has been a company member of For the Record Live since 2011, serving as a Performer, Resident Director, and Production Stage Manager. He has appeared in leading roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway, on National & International Tours, at Carnegie Hall & Walt Disney Hall, and regionally at Barrington Stage, Bay Street Theatre, Geva Theatre, The Old Globe, Pittsburgh CLO, Signature Theatre, and Yale Rep, to name a few. @dougkreeger & DougKreeger.com

AUSTIN LESCH (David) is oh so grateful to be performing back in his hometownafter twenty years in New York City. He has acted in several Broadway shows including Frozen (Weselton), Something Rotten, Violet, and Billy Elliot. Austin was also part of the national touring/off broadway productions of Altar Boyz. Television and film credits include Peter Pan Live!, Across The Universe, Dish, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live, and the Tony Awards. He is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory. Mr. Austin writes/records/ performs original music under the moniker, Boo Riley. You can find his indie pop/ rock creations on all streaming platforms. @boorileymusic

RUBY LEWIS (Sarah, US Juliet and Mia) has made headlines in New York, LA, Las Vegas and across the country as a versatile singer, actress and dancer. She starred as Indigo in Cirque du Soleil’s premiere Broadway show, Paramour, which led to features on Nightline, AOLBuild & two Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades. Ruby specializes in biographical roles, having played Betty Hutton & Peggy Lee in Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole at the Geffen Playhouse (Ovation Nomination) and Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn! The New Musical (Best Broadway Performer Las Vegas) at the Paris Theatre in Las Vegas, backed by the Marilyn Monroe Estate. Her self-conceived one woman show Starlet has held residencies in Las Vegas and at the legendary Palm Cabaret in Puerto Vallarta. Ruby became known for the role of Daisy in the critically-acclaimed production of BAZ Las Vegas, gaining a following for her rendition of Florence Welch’s ‘Over the Love.’ She lends her voice to Malibu Barbie for Mattel's YouTube music videos, as well as several animated series. Other notable theatre credits include A Little Night Music at Pasadena Playhouse, Francine in Jersey Boys, and Scaramouche in Queen’s We Will Rock You. Television credits include Girl Meets World, Masters of Sex, Hart of Dixie, Desperate Housewives, Entertainment Tonight, and the upcoming Apple TV Series Sugar starring Colin Ferrell. Her first original single, “Shock Value,” reached the Top 40 on the iTunes Pop Chart. Love and thank you to my For the Record Family, Matt and Jared at MSA and Gina at Spotlight Management for your constant support! Stay up to date: www.rubylewis.com @rubylewla

CHRIS MANN (Daniel) is a critically-acclaimed singer, actor & comedian hailed as "the favorite new, male vocalist on the planet" by the Today Show. Mann’s hysterical musical parody videos have garnered 600M+ views & named ‘Best of the Year’ on NBC’s New Year’s Eve Special three years running. Chris is known for his time as Christina Aguilera’s finalist on Season 2 of The Voice, from his chart-topping solo albums Roads (Republic) & Constellation, his PBS concert specials and as The Phantom (of the Opera) where he donned the iconic mask for over 700 performances. TV: Pam and Tommy (Hulu), The Morning Show (Apple+), Floor is Lava Season 2 Episode 1–”epic faceplant” (Netflix). Follow @officialchrismann

JORDAN ANN MARTONE (Judy) is thrilled to be back this year with Love Actually Live! As an accomplished studio and pit musician, Jordan utilizes her violin skills in combination with her theater background on-stage. Theater credits include: Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, The Last Five Years. You can hear Jordan on such films as Haunted Mansion, Transformers: Rise of Beasts, and Black Adam. All her love to GEM.

BRIAN MCKNIGHT JR (Peter) is a musical renaissance man who is a beacon of true artistry with over a total of 100 million streams. A Singer/Songwriter, Musician, Producer and Engineer who comes from a legendary musically gifted family. BMKJR has spent his life performing, creating, and perfecting his music. His music has no boundaries and stems from his true essence. While touring 7 years across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa, he has elevated his craft as a professional performer and entertainer. Over the last few years, His tunes have been featured on major network shows and movies such as Showtime’s The Chi, and the new hit show Swagger for Apple+, as well as penning songs for major international super group, “DRIPPIN”. Junior’s music captivates your ears and heart, then hits deeper to the soul.

DARRELL MORRIS JR. (Ensemble, U/S David, Harry, Peter) is thrilled to be returning to The Wallis for Christmas in Beverly Hills! He recently appeared in the National Tour of Les Miz (Montparnasse, u/s Enjolras) and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Regional credits include Sense & Sensibility (Edward Ferrars) at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, The Scottsboro Boys (Charlie) at SpeakEasy Stage, Peter Pan (Peter) at CIC, and a gender-bent Boys from Syracuse (Luciana) Off-Broadway. His voice can be heard on Wakanda Forever, Haunted Mansion and Insidious 4. Television appearances include WeCrashed and Due Season. A Dallas native, Darrell holds an MFA (The Boston Conservatory) and a BM (Baylor University). Thank you Val for teaching me to love fiercely. Big love to my family and friends who’ve become family. Endless thanks to GTG. @darrellmorrisjr

NINA NELSON (Aurelia, US Natalie) is one of four members of the Los Angeles-based, Pentatonix created, girl group, Citizen Queen, that went viral with the video "Evolution of Girl Groups." Signed to RCA, the group killed a Stadium Tour in 30 cities. Bringing her talents to TikTok, Nina garnered a massive following for her quick wit, songwriting, and unbelievable vocal ability, even gaining the attention of Spanish superstar Rosalía. As Citizen Queen became independent, Nina seamlessly became a lead songwriter, vocal arranger, vocal producer, and engineer for the group. Nina is responsible for co-writing K-POP phenomenon TWICE's most successful English Release - “Moonlight Sunrise.” With 125 Million Streams in under six months, this song has helped TWICE break new international boundaries. and tap into global fan bases. Nina has spanned multiple genres in her years of writing, working alongside RnB princesses NOVAWav, Pop Gold Justin Tranter, and K-Pop Beast Earattack. Nina is an incredibly developed, successful and driven 25-year-old woman. Follow @ninannelson

SPENCER SCHAFFER (Collin) is an active freelance trombonist in the Los Angeles area, originally from Portland, OR. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University in 2020 and a Master’s Degree from the Colburn Conservatory of Music in 2023. As an orchestral musician, Spencer has appeared with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Oregon Symphony Orchestra, West Los Angeles Symphony, Southeast Symphony and Kenosha Symphony Orchestra, among others. He is currently Principal Trombonist of the California Young Artist Orchestra and serves as both Co-Founder and Secretary of the Los Angeles Brass Alliance. As a sackbut player, Spencer has collaborated with numerous Early Music ensembles including Tesserae Baroque, Musica Transalpina, Bach Collegium San Diego, and Pacific Chorale. Spencer’s commercial credits include performances with Pink Martini in 2016, an appearance on the TEDx Stage in 2018, and performances with Steve Martin, Martin Short, and the Steep Canyon Rangers at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022.

DREW SEELEY (Jamie) is grateful to be spending the rest of ’23 in a LOVE bubble. Favorite roles include ‘Gaudio’ in Jersey Boys (Broadway), ‘Prince Eric’ in The Little Mermaid (Broadway), and most importantly ‘Madly in Love Father/Husband’ in Life Right Now (L.A.- currently running!). Amy, Ember, I love you to the MOON and back. Mom, dad, for supporting my young dreams. And my incredible team, Stewart, BRAVE artists, InVision, Run & Gun for bringing me inspiring opportunities like this. Hug your loved ones tight this holiday and always!

REX SMITH (Billy Mack, US President) has had a vibrant career in all entertainment mediums: HARD ROCKER: signed to six album deal with Columbia starting at age 20 and was managed by Aerosmith’s management, toured with his band REX, and for two years with Ted Nugent. TEEN IDOL: after playing Madison Square Garden, Rex was offered a lead in the NBC movie of the week Sooner or Later, and the album spawned the platinum hit “You Take My Breath Away.” SUPERHERO: star of ABC series Street Hawk original “Dare Devil.” PRIMETIME/DAYTIME: host of Solid Gold and As The World Turns. BROADWAY: Grease (played Danny Zuko in original production and the national tour 16 years later), The Pirates Of Penzance, Grand Hotel, Anything Goes, Sunset Blvd (with Diahann Carroll), Annie Get Your Gun, Kiss Me Kate, and more. Rex has five children, a grandson, and a Grand Wife! Fourth time's a charm as I play Billy Mack for your pleasure. Hats off to For The Record Live, the finest theater company in Los Angeles. Follow Rex on Facebook at @realrexsmith

ALKAIO THIELE (Sam) is a 13-year old actor, singer, and voiceover artist from the San Francisco Bay Area who is delighted to feel the love of this unique production! Alkaio is best known for his roles in the animated series The Wingfeather Saga (Janner), FOX's Call Me Kat (Max Jr.), and HBO Max's A Christmas Mystery (Reggie). His favorite regional theater credits include his roles as The Artful Dodger in Oliver! (5-Star Theatricals) and Michael in Elf The Musical (Ogunquit Playhouse). Alkaio voices heroic and hilarious lead characters in Disney and Cartoon Network animated series and is ecstatic for their upcoming releases. When not involved in professional projects, Alkaio enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing ukulele, filmmaking, and going to extreme lengths to make people laugh. He thanks DDO Artists Agency, ICDT! Performing Arts Center, and his loving family for helping make his wildest dreams come true. Let's get the snot kicked out of us by love! alkaiothiele.com @alkaio.onstage

CHEYENNE ISABEL WELLS (Juliet, Mia) is originally from the Bay Area. Cheyenne is currently an actress for stage and screen. She had the pleasure of being one of the original Pink Ladies in the television series Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Cheyenne was nominated for her performance in Little Shop of Horrors at Pasadena Playhouse. She is so excited to be rejoining the cast of Love Actually Live and hopes everyone has a beautiful holiday season.

MARIE JAHELKA (PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER) Debut. Regional: Sumo, Put Your House in Order, Hollywood, Ether Dome (La Jolla Playhouse); The Inheritance (Geffen Playhouse); Crime & Punishment, The XIXth, The Taming of the Shrew, Shutter Sisters, The Underpants, Native Gardens (The Old Globe); Once On This Island (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); A Chorus Line (Moonlight Stage Productions); The Humans, Aubergine (San Diego Repertory Theatre); The Last Five Years, HIR, Shakespeare’s R&J, Mistakes Were Made (Cygnet Theatre Company); Hairspray, The Full Monty (San Diego Musical Theatre). She received her B.A. in Theatre Arts from University of San Diego

MIKAYLA BETTNER (ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER) Debut. The Engagement Party (Geffen Playhouse); Stew, Sunday in the Park with George (Pasadena Playhouse); On This Side of the World (East West Players); A Christmas Carol, Animal Farm, Metamorphoses (A Noise Within)

THE CREATIVES

ANDERSON DAVIS (Adaptation, Director) He has adapted and directed each For The Record production including Love Actually Live and SCORSESE: American Crime Requiem at The Wallis, BAZ: Star Crossed Love at the Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas, Tarantino in Los Angeles, London, and at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and The Brat Pack on the Norwegian Escape. Credits as an actor include Les Miserables (Broadway) and Lincoln Center’s South Pacific (Nat’l tour, directed by Bartlett Sher). Originally from Louisiana, he received his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.

SUMIÉ MAEDA (Choreographer) is originally from Hiroshima, Japan. Sumié moved to NYC after receiving her BA from Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo. Choreography: Tarantino Live (Bourbon Room, Riverside Studios/London), Love Actually Live (The Wallis), The Brat Pack (Break Room 86, Norwegian Cruise Line), 4 STARS, starring Cynthia Erivo (Tokyo International Forum, Osaka Umeda Arts Theater) Associate Director: BAZ: Star Crossed Love (Palazzo Vegas), Scorsese: American Crime Requiem (The Wallis). Performing credits include Broadway: The King and I (Lincoln Center Theater Revival / Original Cast), Hot Feet. Off-Broadway: Kismet (Encores! at NY City Center) First Nat’l Tour: Lincoln Center Theater’s South Pacific.

JESSE VARGAS (Music Supervision, Arrangements & Orchestrations) has served as the Music Supervisor of FOR THE RECORD for the past 7 years. In addition to Love Actually Live!, he’s supervised, arranged, and orchestrated For The Record productions of Baz: Star Crossed Love; The Brat Pack; Scorsese: American Crime Requiem; and Tarantino-Live, which just had its London debut earlier this year. Jesse has worked internationally as a Music Director, Arranger, Orchestrator and Music Producer. Broadway-Glory Days (Arrangements & Orchestrations); The Ritz (Orchestrations); Off-Broadway-bare-A Pop Opera (MD & Vocal Arrangements); Rooms-A Rock Romance (Arrangements & Orchestrations); Shida; and Saved. National Tours- Xanadu; Barry Manilow’s Copacabana. Other as Arranger/Orchestrator – Invincible-The Musical (featuring the music of Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo); What A Wonderful World; A Little More Alive; DCM; White Noise; One Hit Wonder; Peep Show; Asphalt Beach; Bright Lights Big City; Hair-In Concert (Grammy Nominated Album); Pippin (2006 Tour). Jesse served as music director/conductor/orchestrator for Clay Aiken from 2004-2008. He was also the MD/arranger for the bands Nick Blaemire and The Hustle and The Midtown Men. Jesse produced a number of artists’ albums, as well as music for Warner Brothers Studios; Germany’s EuroPark and Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge. TV credits include: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (Orchestrations) and Good Trouble (Songwriter & Music Producer) Insta: @shouthollermusic

MICHAEL BERGER (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to rejoin The Wallis and For The Record bringing Love Actually Live back to Los Angeles! Michael is a multidisciplinary designer working in theatre, television, and live entertainment experiences. Recent projects include: Superfan (CBS), The Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience, Streamy Awards (YouTube), Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (Bloomberg), Encore! (Disney+) and Directors Guild of America Awards. With his For The Record family, he has lit: Brat Pack, Tarantino, BAZ and Scorsese: American Crime Requiem. His Emmy nominated lighting direction work includes: The Academy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, America’s Got Talent, Dancing with the Stars and The Kennedy Center Honors. @innovativeintensityinc

DAVID SAUL LEE (Music Director, Conductor) is a California native that was born in the Bay Area, grew up in Sacramento and now lives in Los Angeles. He started his professional career as a sophomore in high school playing background music for country clubs and private parties. With the help of his mentors, this self-taught pianist quickly became a well-known performer and teacher playing for the Sacramento Opera Company and Sacramento Children’s Chorus. He has spent over 15 years in the classroom setting as a piano accompanist and vocal coach to choir programs all over the state, including Beverly Hills High School. Enticed by the freedom of versatility, David plays a plethora of other instruments including trumpet, flute, and saxophone. He is also an accomplished vocalist and vocal arranger whose work can most recently be heard on The Good Doctor (ep 12, season 6) and The L Word: Gen Q (ep 6, season 3). David presides as the Artistic Director of the flourishing Selah Gospel Choir of Pasadena, CA. Moreover he leads worship on Sunday mornings as the Director of Music at First Christian Church in Torrance, CA. David has recently been named the Artistic Director of the Los Angeles based DC6 Singers Collective, a professional motown and gospel acapella group. He is a dynamic performer that has shared stages with top artists from multiple genres such as Arcade Fire, Kesha, Cece Winans, Kathleen Battle, Angela Basset, Stewart Copeland, Metro Boomin' and most recently John Legend at the Hollywood Bowl and the Dolby Theater. David returns to Love Actually Live here at The Wallis with FTR from the 2021 creative team.

STEVE MAZUREK (Costume Designer) has been designing costumes with For The Record since its first production. He studied design at the Interlochen Arts Academy and received his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Previous For The Record production costume designs include Tarantino Live (London, Los Angeles), Love Actually Live (The Wallis), The Brat Pack (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Norwegian Cruise Line), BAZ: Star Crossed Love (Los Angeles, Las Vegas), Scorsese: American Crime Requiem (The Wallis).

ANNMARIE MILAZZO (VOCAL DESIGNER) Composer/Lyricist/Vocal Designer: Pretty Dead Girl. Winner: special jury award Sundance Film Festival. Joy, Lucky Us, with David Foster, A Walk On The Moon, Celestia, Le Perle , Splendor. Broadway vocal designs: Spring Awakening, Next To Normal, If/Then, Finding Neverland, Almost Famous, A Beautiful Noise, Revival: 1776, Radio City Rockettes. Off Broadway: Revival: Carrie, Bright Lights Big City, Super Hero. Reginal: Dangerous Beauty, Prometheus Bound, Some Lovers, Dave. Broadway Orchestrator Once On This Island nominations: Tony, Grammy, Drama Desks Hermitage and Outer Critics. Lyricist: Le Reve: Wynn Hotel. Grammy nominated vocalist: East Village Opera Company on Decca/Universal Records.

AARON RHYNE (Projection Designer) Designs include BROADWAY: For Colored Girls…, The Sound Inside (Outer Critics Circle Award), Anastasia (Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Drama Desk Award), Bonnie and Clyde. TV: Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester. OPERA: The Thirteenth Child (Santa Fe Opera), The Ghosts of Versailles (LA Opera), La Traviata (Wolftrap), Florencia en el Amazonas (Florida Grand, Opera Colorado). DISNEY: Frozen (Disneyland), Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, and multiple other productions for Disney Parks and Cruise Lines, BALLET: Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz, The Sun Also Rises (Washington Ballet).

MATT STEINBRENNER (Scenic Designer) has served as the resident Scenic Designer for For The Record since the company’s inception. His work spans the genres of theater, television and live events. He has worked primarily in awards shows and TV specials, recently as the Production Designer for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. He’s earned an Emmy Award for his Art Direction work in the US. Highlights from his TV credits include: Miley Cyrus’ Stand by You, The 2020 Democratic National Convention; 2 Academy Awards; 11 MTV Video Music Awards; 4 Grammy Awards (Winner, 2012 Emmy Award); 4 MTV Europe Music Awards; Elton John at The White House and the 2020 Biden-Harris Election Night and Inauguration Celebrations. Credits with FTR include Love Actually Live, Baz at the Palazzo Las Vegas (custom theater renovation and scenic design), Scorsese: American Crime Requiem (Winner, 2016 Broadway World Award for Best Scenic Design), and many others. Matt is also designing FTR’s new home “CineVita” debuting in 2024: a 750 seat state-of-the-art Spiegeltent currently being custom built in Belgium.

MIKE TRACEY (Sound Designer) has had the pleasure of working on multiple theatrical shows, national tours, and special events. Select designs include, Dreamgirls (national tour), F#%king Up Everything (off Broadway), West Side Story (regional), Spamalot (regional), Always Patsy Cline (regional), and Million Dollar Quartet (regional). Select associate/assistant designer work includes, White Girl In Danger (off-Broadway), Some Like It Hot (Broadway), Only Gold (Off-Broadway), Waitress (revival), Jagged Little Pill (Australia and US Tour), Mean Girls, Springsteen on Broadway, Rock of Ages (Off-Broadway), Cabaret (Broadway). Other select projects include, Here Lies Love, Jagged Little Pill, Beautiful, War Paint, Book of Mormon (national tour) If/Then, Tuck Everlasting (regional).

BRIAN HSIEH (Sound Designer) Broadway: (Assoc. Sound Design) OUAOMT, JLP, FNL, SM-TOTD, (Programmer.) CATCF, (Asst. Sound Design), YF, PQ, LST. Nat. Tours: (Assoc. Sound Design): JLP, CATCF, FNL, YF, LCAF. Sound Mixer: B!, MM!. Regional: (Sound Design) Bruce, HORH, SoM, ATL, NA, SA, JTW. One of these days, Brian also hopes to figure out what all the acronyms stand for.

EMILY BORNT (Associate Lighting Designer & Programmer) is a Lighting Designer/Programmer/Director based in Los Angeles, specializing in concert touring. Her current clients include Demi Lovato and Brandi Carlile. When Emily isn’t busy working she enjoys reading, traveling, and going to museums.

RYAN TYMENSKI (Casting Director) has made significant casting contributions to the film, television, and theatre industry. With over a decade of experience working at one of the world’s premiere casting offices, The Telsey Office, Ryan has built a diverse portfolio spanning across various mediums. From big budget studio features to low budget independent films, from network television to streaming television, and live theatre. Ryan’s versatility in the world of casting speaks for itself. For the last 8 years, Ryan has cast many theatre productions in Los Angeles , including shows at The Pasadena Playhouse and The Wallis. Their portfolio also includes notable TV and film projects such as the upcoming Wicked feature films, This Is Us, Atypical, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, And Just Like That.., and Dear Evan Hansen. Ryan puts inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything they do. Their mission is to celebrate and actively advocate for performers who reflect the full spectrum of human diversity to help expand a multiplicity of narratives; narratives that reflect the real world we live in and challenge conventional boundaries that currently exist in the entertainment industry. @rbtcasting

EDWARD ALLEN (Publicity) began his career in Washington D.C. working on Capitol Hill and then later for Hillary Clinton’s 2008 campaign. In the summer of 2008, he moved to New York where he worked as a Broadway publicist for shows including Wicked and Next to Normal. In 2010, Edward moved to Los Angeles and worked for a boutique hospitality PR agency and in November 2011, formed EDA Consulting. He has worked as a consultant and expanded his reach by handling PR for the immersive, theatrical group For The Record, as well as several top restaurants and lifestyle brands throughout Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. In addition, Edward has continued to work as a political advance consultant with President Biden, Dr. Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris. He also continues to work with both Hillary and President Clinton on trips for their Foundation speaking engagements, book tours, and entertainment-based appearances.

SHANE SCHEEL (Executive Producer & Co-Creator) created For The Record in July of 2010. Since For The Record’s inception, the hit series has developed theatrical concert experiences around Quentin Tarantino, John Hughes, Baz Luhrmann, the Coen Brothers, Martin Scorsese, Paul Thomas Anderson, Garry and Penny Marshall, and Robert Zemeckis. Prior to For The Record, Shane produced and created LA’s Upright Cabaret, Show At Barre and Rockwell Table & Stage. He’s also produced concerts for Lea Michelle,, Megan Hilty, Eden Espinosa, Ty Taylor, Amber Riley (The Wallis), Audra Mae, Evan Rachel Wood, Shoshana Bean (Lincoln Center, Ace Theater, Apollo Theater), and Night Divine at the Apollo Theater with Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean. In 2020 he produced the docu-concert film Sing Your Hallelujah at the Apollo Theater. He is currently developing the CineVita, a mobile arts center and home for For The Record that will tour the world starting in 2024.

FOR THE RECORD WOULD LIKE TO THANK: Richard Curtis, Paul Crewes, Jim D’Asaro, Matt Waldron, Anthony Jones, Kevin Marks, Michael Moses, Tara Martino, Trevor Shannon, Universal Pictures, Working Title Pictures, Universal Theatrical Group, AKA, Kinetic Lighting, 4Wall, Scenic Expressions, Cassie Russek, Audra Mae, Ty Taylor, Elissa Szeiff, Kate Martindale, Amy Neunsinger, Scott Zeiger, Whitney Kroenke, Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, Rik and Liliane Klessens, Brian Larsh, Chase Simonds, Nancy Kang and Bradley Davis, Ginifer King and Jason Ruge, Ken Garrett, Robert and Marcia Garrett, Krista Levitan, Marc Jacobs, Fred Nigro, Peter Porte and Jacob Villere, Jerry and Carolyn Doerksen, Kevin and Sharon Boucher, Kathie Gruen, and to every actor, musician, designer, production staff and crew member who has made Love Actually burst to LIFE at The Wallis over the past 7 years.

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