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CREATIVE TEAM

"Bringing people together for the purpose of shining their lights"

ROCK OF AGES Hollywood, BAZ: Star Crossed Love, Eva Peron in EVITA (San Diego Rep), Anna (FROZEN LIVE AT THE HYPERION).  Most recently  co-produced "Seasons of Love" Pandemic Edition (YouTube) and developed/ produced/ directed  AMBUSH CABARET. 

MARISA MATTHEWS

PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR / HOST
 

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TIANNA COHEN

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER 
 

Tianna has worked in production for the last few years alongside Flightless Bird Creative, most notably for campaigns starring Jenny McCarthy for Blackheart Rum and Will Arnett for commercetools. In addition to her commercial work, Tianna directs a live musical theatre concert series every summer in Chicago at The Forge, a first-of-its-kind adventure park. In Southern California, Tianna has performed with companies such as McCoy Rigby Entertainment, Rockwell Table & Stage, and Theatre Unleashed. She holds a degree in theatre from California State University, Northridge.

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ANTHONY MARKUS

CREATIVE CONSULTING PRODUCER
 

Anthony Markus earned his breakthrough into motion pictures after having played significant roles behind various productions within the realm of digital media. With over 15 years of "on set" experience (having worked nearly every position below-the-line) he's transitioned into an above-the-line role where he continues to flourish as a respected producer and writer.

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DANIEL WEIDLEIN

MUSIC DIRECTOR 
 

Daniel Weidlein is a multi-hyphenate music maker who has music directed, composed, and performed all over the world. He operates the boutique recording studio, BioSoul Music, in Los Angeles, CA and writes and produces music for a wide variety of artists including Blake McGrath, PERTA, Miss Peppermint, Ryan Amador, Luke Edgemon, Stan Taylor, and many more.

Outside of traditional theater settings, Daniel has music directed for artists such as MORGXN, Julie Craig, Ryan Amador, collaborated with the team of HADESTOWN on their holiday album, and conducted the Budapest Recording Orchestra.  

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MICHELLE ELKIN

CHOREOGRAPHER
 

Michelle Elkin’s Select Choreographic credits include Tv : Sutton Foster Live” with Jonathon Groff (PBS), “Young Sheldon” “Younger”., “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Baby Daddy”. Regional Theater Credits: Ragtime, Something Rotten, Sister Act The Musical, Hunchback Of Notre Dame, Associate Choreographer Broadway : Wonderland Marquis Theater). 

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FRANKIE ZABILKA

ENCORE! HOST
 

Originally from Chicago, Frankie graduated with a BFA from Ball State University. Select Stage Credits: SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Nigel) & NEWSIES (Davey) at 5-Star, the Nt'l tour of RUDOLPH  (Hermey), and FIDDLER  (Motel) in Kansas City. Other credits: First development reading of FORTUNATE SONGS, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN  (Frank Jr.), BIG RIVER  (Huck), and RENT  (Mark).  He  previously appeared in ABC’s “REBEL” alongside Katey Sagal. Next up: Disney+ Film, “Chang Can Dunk”  and currently in a nt'l campaign with Will Arnett. Frankie is repped by Rothman/Andrés, FireStarter, & Commercial Talent.

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JONNY PERL

ENCORE! PIANIST

Jonny Perl is thrilled to join Encore @ The Bourbon Room. As Managing Director of Shinbone Theatre Company, Jonny has developed, produced, and directed new musicals (Shel, Lorelei: I'm Coming Out), cabarets (Macabaret, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and immersive content (What Went Wrong, Welcome Back Woodchucks, Afterlife Anonymous). As an actor, he was most recently seen in Los Angeles productions of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest,Tick, Tick...BOOM!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie. As a producer for Cinemation/Little Stone Productions, he develops and produces new Broadway musicals and animated films. Most recently, Paws of Fury for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon. Upcoming: the west coast premiere of the musical Farewell My Concubine in Summer 2024. Jonny also regularly music directs, accompanies, and leads piano bar singalongs. He is best known for his interactive musical theatre content on TikTok @Jonny.Perl. He is a graduate of UCLA. 

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CAST BIOS 

RIVKAH REYES

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JEJ VINSON

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CHRIS BEY

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GREGORY FLETCHER

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OLIVIA DONALSON

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WILL COLLYER

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AUDREY CYMONE

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AVA DELANEY

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BRIAN TRAN

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JENNIFER SCOTT

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