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(in alphabetical order)

	Delaney Amatrudo (Ensemble) - Delaney is ecstatic to be performing in her second show with Circle Players. She recently played the role of Mary Sawyer in Tom Sawyer. She has previously appeared in many church and school productions, including Fish Tales, The Bachelor King, and as the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia. Also an accomplished studio singer, Delaney's voice can be heard on various recordings including Broadway Junior's The Aristocats, A Year with Frog and Toad, and everyone's favorite, High School Musical.
	Ed Amatrudo (Reverend Shaw Moore) - Ed is pleased to return to the stage after being away from it for about a million years. Meantime, he has made numerous film and TV appearances in favorites like NYPD Blue, Chicago Hope, Bad Boys, Out of Time, Bully and a bunch of TV commercials. He trained in N.Y.C. and L.A. Ed can also be seen on TV every day on "The Foreclosure Show" and on the web at ForeclosureShow.com.
	Chris Campbell (Coach Roger Dunbar)
	Kathryn Clubb (Ensemble) - Kathryn Clubb is highly enthused to be a part of the cast of Circle Player’s production of Footloose.  She has been taking ballet for thirteen years, not to mention the many additional styles she has added throughout the years.  Kathryn portrayed Martha Cox in Circle player’s High School Musical, a hot box dancer in Hume-Fogg’s Guys and Dolls, and just recently joined Hume-Fogg’s show choir, The Blue Notes.  She is a theatre dork who loves her God, family, friends, and (of course) the theatre!
	Sam Cotton (Travis) - Sam is delighted to make his debut with the Circle Players as Travis in Footloose.  He recently appeared as Big Jule in Pull-Tight's production of Guys & Dolls, and has also been seen in High School Musical,  The Wizard Of Oz,  and Fiddler On The Roof.  Having been an ardent vocalist for several years, Sam is a member of the University Mastersingers at Saint Louis University, where he is currently majoring in mathematics and German studies with a bit of music on the side, and has also played the flute for about eight years.  His thanks go out to God, to Russell, the rest of the cast and crew, and eceryone else who gave him the necessary support.  Get ready to cut Foot Loose!
	Kelly Dutton (Urleen) - Kelly is thrilled to be making her Circle Players debut as Urleen in Footloose! She has been performing on stage in talent showcases and competitions from a very young age, and in 2007 completed her degree in Vocal Performance and Music Industry from Middle Tennessee State University. She has held the titles of Miss MTSU Blue Raider, Miss Chattanooga, and Miss Central Tennessee. Other credits include, Grease, The Crucible, Passion Play of the Smokies , The Reluctant Dragon, and Kiss me Kate. Kelly would like to thank her Parents, Friends, and the Cast and Crew of Footloose for their support as she continues to pursue her dream!
	Felix Eckhard (Wes)  -  Felix has been a professional actor for 25 years since receiving his Master of Theatre Arts from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England.  He has been seen on stage in 15 cities as well as in tours throughout the country.  He has over 300 credits including, Film, Television, Theatre, Commercial, Industrial and Radio work.  He has received numerous Regional Awards for his work and recently won a National Telly award for a Radio Shack commercial.
	Andrew Enkeboll (Lyle) - Andrew Enkeboll, Junior in Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University.  First show with Circle Players, currently playing Lyle.  Has performed with and directed Vanderbilt University's Original Cast musical theatre revue troupe over the past four semesters.  Enjoys books on tape and "Scrubs" reruns.
	Rosemary Fossee (Ensemble) - Rosemary is thrilled to be a part of Footloose. She has been in shows including, Oklahoma (Laurey), The Wiz ( Dorothy), Annie (Annie), See How They Run (Ida), and South Pacific (Ngana).  Singing and dancing since age four, she has a passion for musical theater.  She attends Franklin Road Academy as a 10th grader. Much love to my family, Mom, and the Lord, for all their support!
	Latoya Gardner (Ensemble)
	Angela Gimlin ( ) - Angela’s recent credits include Circle’s production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and ACT 1’s production of Don’t Drink the Water. She studied theatre, dance, and voice at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, where her favorite roles included Hero in Much Ado About Nothing and Mae in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.  She is happy to be in another production with her friends at Circle Players.
	Carlos Johnson (Ensemble)
	Caroline King (Wendy Jo) - Caroline is majorly excited about her first production with Circle Players. A senior at Hume Fogg high school and an active member of the Hume Fogg theatre department. She is also a proud member of Hume Fogg's award-winning show choir The Blue Notes. Some of her past roles include Jules in Acceptance, Hot Box girl / Havana dancer in Guys and Dolls, and Katherina Cavalieri in Amadeus. She loves to dance, act, sing, and perform. She has been dancing since the age of 3, and she plans on studying musical theatre and dance in college.
	Emily Logan (Cowgirl/Ensemble)
	Hannah McGinley (Rusty) - Hannah McGinley is thrilled to be on stage for the first time since last summer! After a year of studying musical theatre at NYU, she is delighted to have the chance to return to her roots and use that southern accent she has been repressing. Some of her favorite (though non-Southern) roles include Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Frenchy in Grease and most recently Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Hannah would like to thank her family for supporting her as she pursues a most likely non-lucrative career, her carpooling clan, and this cast for just being so fantastic!! Hope y'all enjoy the show!
	McKinley Merritt (Ensemble) - McKinley is a rising sophomore at East Literature Magnet School. This is her second show with Circle Players! It is also her second musical. Her other roles include Davy Crockett in Americana and a cheerleader in High School Musical and is so excited and thankful about her role in Footloose!
	Cali Moore (Ariel Moore) - An accomplished actress from a very young age, Cali Moore has worked in TV, film, commercials, music videos, and theatre for many years. However, her true passion is musical theatre. Favorite roles include Patti; Smokey Joe’s Café, Eponine; Les Miserables, and Cinderella; Cinderella. Cali recently finished production on “The Hannah Montana Movie” and will be moving to New York in January to pursue musical theatre. Cali is proud to be a part of such a wonderful cast with Footloose and has enjoyed every moment!
	Jessica Morris (Lulu Warnicker) -  Jessica is originally from Dallas, TX and has lived in Nashville for a little over three years. She graduated from KD Studio Actors Conservatory of the Southwest and attended the New York Stage and Film Powerhouse Theater Apprentice Program at Vassar College. She has performed in numerous stage productions all over the country with some of her favorite roles being Kate from Never Too Late and Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is Jessica’s second stage performance in Nashville. She just finished her role as Helen in Encore Theater’s performance of Baby with the Bathwater. When she is not living her dream of being on stage she is the Director of Operations for the advertising agency Whitehardt, Inc. She has been most impressed with this incredibly talented cast and crew and would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support and encouragement.
	Brittany Pratt (Ensemble) - Brittany Pratt was born and raised in Arlington, TX and has been living in Nashville since 2002. She holds a BA in Communications from Vanderbilt University. Though this is her first show with Circle Players, she has performed with Vanderbilt University's Original Cast musical theatre revue troupe as well as in full-stage productions with Vanderbilt Off-Broadway.  She enjoys Diet Coke, "So You Think You Can Dance", and cuddle time.
	Caleb Reynolds (Chuck Cranston) - This is Caleb Reynolds' third show, second at Circle Players.  He has  danced for 14 years and after some debate finally decided to get into  theatre and loves it.  He would like to thank his parents for their  support, Hannah for convincing him to do theatre and driving him to  rehearsal there for a while, but mostly would like to that God for  giving him the ability to perform.
	Hailey Smith (Ensemble) -  Hailey Smith is 12 and is happy to be performing again with Circle Players.  She played Tessie in “Annie” for Circle Players when she was 9.  Hailey has performed at theaters all over middle Tennessee, including Chaffin’s Barn, Pull-Tight, Boiler Room, Renaissance Players, and Street Theater.  Credits include:  Annie (Annie), Will Roger’s Follies (Mary Rogers), Fiddler on the Roof (Sphrintze), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Beth Bradley), The Music Man (Amaryllis), The Sound of Music (Gretl), Gypsy, and How to Eat Like a Child.  Hailey also enjoys track and soccer.
	Sean Stewart (Garvin)
	Cary Street (Ethel McCormack) - Cary was last seen on stage in Circle's producion of Singin' In The Rain.  She has been a professional dancer, choreographer and actor in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky for over two decades.  Favorite roles include Bombalurina CATS,  Phyllis Dale 42nd Street, and DeLee Smokey Joe's Cafe.  In real life, Cary is the Executive Assistant at Crosslin & Associates, P.C. in Nashville.  Thanks to Kate for "kickin' my butt!"  and love to Richard, Joe, Rose, Heather and grandson Dylan.
	Susan Taylor (Vi Moore) - Susan is excited to be doing her first show with the Circle Players Theatre Group.  She has been blessed to find work in Commercials, Print, Television, Modelling, and most recently had the honor of being cast in the upcoming 'Hannah Montana the Movie' as a featured dancer.  She recently had a fabulous experience playing the role of 'Jeanette' in Street Theatre Company's 'The Full Monty'. Susan's offstage loves include her 3 dogs, riding her horse, and, Latin Dancing.  "Baila!"
	Deonte Warren (Ren McCormack)- This is my first experience with Circle Players and I am absolutely delighted about the experience! It is such a joy to be working with such a talented, fun-loving, and wonderful group of people, and I look forward to future experiences with all of you! From fellow actors on the stage to the production staff, everyone has been so supportive and great! I would like to say thank you to the entire production staff and cast for being so patient and kind with me on my first experience with such a large role. You all have made this experience really count for me. Thank you, once again. I would also like to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have shown. I love you all!!! Thank you, audience, for supporting this show and I hope you enjoy it at least half as much as we do!!!
	Chad Webb (Willard Hewitt) - Chad Webb was born and raised in a “small” southern town in Illinois called Sesser. He started singing and acting at the age of 4 for his church and school. It was in the sixth grade when Chad’s love for theatre began to boost. Through his life Chad has performed in musicals such as Guys and Dolls, Anything Goes, Once Upon  a Mattress, The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis and The Christmas Post just to name a few. In 1999 he moved to Nashville, TN where he met and married the love of his life. He and his wife Dareath, now married 7 years are very active in their church, the Donelson Fellowship.  Quote, “When you are up there on the stage making people smile and at the same time enjoying what you do immensely, then that is what keeps me coming back for more.”
	Chris Williams (Bickle)
	Evan Williams (Cowboy Bob/Jeter) - Evan  is thrilled to be making his Circle Players debut in this show! A 2007graduate of Maryville College’s theatre program, Evan recently moved to Nashville from Knoxville, where his most recent musical performance was as Rolfe in the Roane State Playmakers' production of The Sound of Music. Favorite roles include Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Seymour Krelborn in Little Shop of Horrors, and Iago in Othello. His love and shout-outs go to cast, crew, family and friends!!!
The Crew
	Russell Grant (Director)
	Kate Adams-Johnson (Choreographer)
	Thom Garrison (Music Director)
	David McGinnis (Producer)
	Melissa Sadler (Set Designer)
	Laura Thomas (Assistant Director) - Laura is pleased to make her Circle Players debut with such a fantastic cast and crew! Her true passion (when not directing) is performing, and some of her favorite credits include Sandy in Grease (twice!), Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Lois Lane in Kiss Me Kate, among others. She is a 2005 graduate of Belmont University and, in 2006, attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. She hopes to pursue a career in theatre. Love to my family, friends, and especially my fiancé Jason, who constantly seeks to understand me. Soli Deo Gloria.
	Claire Jarman (Stage Manger) -  Claire is thrilled to be seen backstage again at Circle Players.  After a successful production of High School Musical last summer she decided to end her Nashville theatre career (for now) wwith Footloose.  Favorite past productions include Trojan Women (Actors Bridge), A Little Night Music (Vanderbilt Opera Theatre), Francis of Guernica (Tennessee Repertory Theatre) and The Telephone/Trouble in Tahiti (Vanderbilt Opera Theatre).  She is moving to Kansas City, MO immediately following the close of this production to pursue her MFA in Stage Management at UMKC
	Amber Grant (Assistant to the Director) - Amber, a theatre major going into her third year at MTSU, is thrilled to receive the chance to shadow Russell and Laura on this production. She feels it has been a wonderful educational opportunity to work under such an experienced and talented production staff. Amber loves the view and thrill of being on this side of the production table for once and hopes to find herself directing one day.
	Jim Manning (Board Liason)