JODIE LANGEL
The following is used with permission from www.jodielangel.com
Jodie will be playing the lead role of Sarah in a new musical at the legendary Eugene O Neill Theater Conference called TRIANGLE directed by Bobby Longbottom (Sideshow, Scarlet Pimpernell, Flower Drum Song).Visit www.theoneill.org for more information.
Jodie premiered on Broadway as the role of Cosette in Les Miserables while still attending NYU's Tish School of the Arts, and later went on to play the role of Eponine.
She was last seen in the off-broadway show "I LOVE YOU, YOUR PERFECT...NOW CHANGE."
Her Broadway tour credits include the role of Bertrande in the Pre-Broadway tour of Martin Guerre (including runs at the Guthrie, Ahmanson, and Kennedy Center) the Narrator in the National Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Mets/Yankees Subway Series, as well having the honor of singing the National Anthem at the re-opening of the American Stock Exchange alongside Governor Pataki and New York City's firefighters and policeman.
She holds an M.F.A in Acting from U.C.L.A. and has taught all over the country including Acting at U.C.L.A. Jodie is also the head of Musical Theater at the Seth Rigg's Vocal Camp in Los Angeles.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Jodie holds an MFA in Acting from UCLA and has taught all over the country including Acting at UCLA. Jodie is also the head of Musical Theater at the Seth Riggs' Vocal Camp in Los Angeles.
Jodie has been featured on CNN and top radio programs all over the country. She is the co-author of the new book "MAKING IT ON BROADWAY: ACTORS' TALES OF CLIMBING TO THE TOP," with a forward by Jason Alexander. The book is a candid, behind the scenes, and sometimes shocking look at Broadway's stars and is comprised of her interviews with such notables as Jason Alexander, Brooke Shields, Chita Rivera, Deborah Gibson, Ann Miller, Antonio Banderas, Donna Murphy, and Idina Menzel.
The Making It On Broadway Summer Intensive is a unique, one of a kind summer immersion opportunity for musical theatre performers between the ages of 18 and 30, taking place in the heart of Manhattan's Time Square. It affords students the opportunity to work with the absolutely finest instructors and teaching artists in the musical theatre world and get to know the true inner-workings of the Broadway world. Details to come for the WINTER INTENSIVE soon please contact jodie@jodielangel.com if interested in more information.
TELLY LEUNG
The following is used with permission from www.tellyonline.com (updated January 28, 2007)
Telly was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where the combination of hip-hop, R&B / soul, pop, house, raggae, and Broadway showtunes has influenced him to be a unique type of singer / songwriter / producer.
Already a familiar name on Broadway, Telly and writing partner Randy Witherspoon at MOPPTOPP RECORDS are getting ready to take over the music industry with their unique pop / R&B sound. He is currently working on material for a full-length album - set to be released sometime in June 2005.
As an Chinese-American artist, Telly believes that, "Music is color-blind. Good music is good music. Period. It doesn't matter WHO is singing it. If the audience is feelin' it, then who cares if I'm black, white, or purple."
"Everything influences my music .....I learn from everyone of all different genres, and I feel like I am a blend of all of these influences... like a big 'yummy' smoothie with all these different ingredients in it being mixed in a blender!"
Telly is currently appearing on Broadway in Rent.
Broadway / National Tour:
WICKED - Chicago Shiz Co. (Boq)
PACIFIC OVERTURES (Boy, Oberserver, Sailor)
FLOWER DRUM SONG (Ensemble, Ta u/s)
NY & Regional:
GODSPELL - "All Good Gifts", Jesus u/s (Papermill)
SWEENEY TODD - Tobias (Four Seasons Theatre)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - Simon (Music Circus)
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE - BunFoo (NSMT)
FOOTLOOSE - Jeter (Music Circus)
CHILDREN OF EDEN - Seth / Shem (Fords Theatre)
THE KING AND I - Lun Tha (NCT)
MISS SAIGON - Thuy - (Pittsburgh CLO)
ANYTHING GOES - Luke (Pittsburgh CLO)
WHITE CHRISTMAS - Hank (MUNY)
THE FANTASTICKS - Mute (MUNY)
A CHORUS LINE - Butch (MUNY)
ZANNA, DON'T!, concert - Mike (Gill Foundation)
BUT, I'M A CHEERLEADER! (musical), reading - Dolph
SAVE THE LAST DANCE, reading - Ensemble
COMPANY - Bobby (dir. Billy Porter)
Television:
WB TEAM 11 (WPIX-NY)
BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS (CBS - NY)
Voice Over:
TRUE CRIME: STREETS OF NEW YORK (Felton Fai Lou)
photo credit: Chris Macke
photo credit: George Garrabrant
SABRA LEWIS
The following is used with permission from Sabra Lewis and www.myspace.com/sabralewisnyc (updated July 29, 2007)
Sabra is currently on tour with Spamalot in the Ensemble...
Sabra was raised in Scottsdale/Mesa Arizona, where she trained in dance from age four. After making the move to New York City, she auditioned for the Rockettes and booked it! As a Rockette, Sabra performed in the Christmas Spectacular in major cities for three years and at Radio City Music Hall. She also did many workshops, public appearances, press interviews, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (NBC), and The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting (NBC).
Once in New York, Sabra’s main goal was to dance on Broadway. She accomplished that with her Broadway Debut in The Phantom of the Opera. Sabra was in the ensemble and she understudied the role of Meg. After two years, Sabra left Phantom to do Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, her second Broadway show. She played the Vugarian Solo Dancer.
Sabra has performed at Lincoln Center with New York City Opera in a production of The Most Happy Fella. She also did a concert version of Mack and Mabel at Avery Fisher Hall with Hugh Panero and Donna McKecknie. Sabra’s regional credits include Carousel at The Walnut St. Theatre, Footloose at North Shore Music Theatre and she played the “Girl in the Green Dress” in Singing in the Rain at Regal Players. Last year Sabra choreographed and assisted director Richard Sabellico on a production of The Boyfriend at Penn State College. She hopes to do more choreography in the future. This past summer Sabra worked on her first large scale industrial show for State Farm Insurance, with original music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and directed/choreographed by the great Tony Stevens.
In her spare time, she models with two major print ads to her credit; Haagen Daz and Papermate Pens. Sabra is married to a very talented Broadway dancer/singer/actor/musician/painter, Denny Paschall! They live on the Upper West Side with their French Bulldog, Mabel.
MICHAEL LONGORIA
The following is used with permission from www.michaellongoria.com (updated January 28, 2007)
Michael Longoria is a new singer-song writer on the rise. Originally from California, Michael grew up in a house of music guided by his mother who was part of a band called "Brown Image" in the late 70's. At the age of 17, Longoria traveled to the east coast to attend NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a B. F. A. and has appeared on Broadway in HAIRSPRAY.
Michael is currently appearing in Jersey Boys on Broadway as Joe Pesci for evening performances and Sunday matinee. He plays Frankie Valli on Wednesday and Saturday matinees.
Writing from the heart of personal stories, his songs tell intimate tales of life thru complex lyrics. His music inspires audiences to think beyond the catchy melodies he creates with his unique, soulful tenor. From the journal entry to the New York city music scene, Michael brings his new style of vocal flexibility & control in an all new original fusion of POP, FOLK and SOUL. Michael recently released his first independently produced EP titled "UNDER 1000 SHADES OF BLUE", featuring 7 of his first songs. Now performing regularly in NY city clubs, Michaels live performances are a must see.His off -beat sense of humor & banter on stage leave even the complete stranger with a true sense of what this unique new artist is all about!
JAMES LUDWIG
The following is used with permission from James Ludwig and www.jamesludwig.org (added February 24, 2007)
James Ludwig is an actor, writer and filmmaker who lives in New York City and owns his own film company, Back40Films (www.back40films.org). He is presently a member of the Broadway company of Monty Python's Spamalot, directed by Mike Nichols. Other Broadway credits include Little Shop of Horrors, directed by Jerry Zaks.
James has performed Off-Broadway as a member of Blue Man Group and De La Guarda, and has performed on various other New York stages including Playwright's Horizons, the York Theatre, the Guggenhiem, Carnegie Hall and the Lamb's, where he was one of the original cast members of the now cult classic musical john & jen. Regionally, he has appeared at storied theatres around the country including the Guthrie, Cleveland Play House, Ford's, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, McCarter Theatre, Arena Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
James's film and television work includes appearances on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Chappelle's Show, and One Life To Live, as well as the films The National Actor's Draft, They Came to Cordura, The Crackle Box!, and Bury the Evidence. As a screenwriter, he has written scripts for The National Actor's Draft, The Perfect Pitch, and most recently A Face in the Rock. James is presently at work on a novel, tentatively entitled Yooper Scooper.
James is represented by CornerStone Talent Agency. He has been a proud member of Actor's Equity Association since 1993. In 2006, he was elected to Equity Council, the national governing body of the union, as a principal councilor in the Eastern Region.
James holds a BA from the University of Michigan in English Literature and Theatre, and received his MFA in Acting from the University of Washington under Jack Clay in 1993. He has taught master classes at Theatre programs around the country, including the University of Michigan, JB Studios, Concordia University, and at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA.
