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Who’s Who
JASON SHAVERS (Understudy, Assistant Stage BENJAMIN ENDSLEY KLEIN (Director) was
Manager ) has spent born in Charlotte, NC and studied at the
the past 10 years University of Michigan. Pittsburgh CLO debut.
working for Pittsburgh Broadway (as Director): Ann starring Tony
CLO in many different Nominated actress Holland Taylor as Governor
capacities(performer, Ann Richards. Broadway (as Associate
props master, teacher, Director): The Curious Incident of the Dog in
etc.) and is thrilled to the Night-Time, Macbeth, The Coast of Utopia,
add the Cabaret to the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. West End (As Associate
list. He was last seen Director): Hairspray, Love Never Dies. Regional:
as Headmaster Marrow in Choir Boy with The Hello Out There (Adirondack Theatre Festival),
REP at Pittsburgh Playhouse. Some favorite Sick (NJ Rep), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole
regional credits include A New Brain (Roger), Christmas (The Old Globe), Notes to MariAnne
every tongue confess (Brother), Jesus Christ (O’Neill Musical Theatre Festival). For more
Superstar (Peter) and Putting It Together (The information please visit www.bendsley.com.
Observer). Film credits include Not Cool (JayJay)
and Fathers and Daughters . Many thanks to this DOUGLAS LEVINE (Musical Director/Keyboard )
wonderful cast and creative team! Much love is delighted to return to the CLO Cabaret for
to friends and family! For Dad and Q. FIRST DATE. In addition to musical directing,
Doug has composed or arranged music for
DAVID TOOLE (Waiter, Gabe, Reggie, Casey’s Father, companies including: Pittsburgh Cultural
Stoner Guy ) is an actor/ Trust, Pittsburgh Public Theater, City Theatre,
singer/songwriter from Microscopic Opera Company, The Warhol,
Pittsburgh, PA. Recent Playhouse REP, Attack Theatre, Pennsylvania
professional theatrical Dance Theatre, Pittsburgh Classical Theatre,
credits include The Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater
Last 5 Years (Jamie Festival, Playhouse Junior, Dreams of Hope,
Wellerstein) with Front Gateway to the Arts, Playhouse Conservatory
Porch Theatricals, Rent Company, Renaissance City Women’s Choir,
(Roger), Jesus Christ Pittsburgh Musical Theater and Opera Theatre
Superstar (Judas), Disney’s Tarzan the Musical of Pittsburgh. www.levinemusic.com
(Tarzan), Les Misérables (Marius), Shrek the
Musical (Donkey), West Side Story (Tony), Joseph KIESHA LALAMA (Choreographer ) has created
& the Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph) with more than 50 works for stage, film and
Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Additionally David television. Screen credits: The Perks of Being
is the frontman for the original hard rock band a Wallflower, Sorority Row; the documentary
“Identity X,” for pop rock cover band “The series “Broadway or Bust” (PBS) and
Key of X,” and is one of a handful of regular “Outsiders” (WGN, 2016). Theatrical credits
National Anthem singers for the Pittsburgh include National High School Musical
Penguins. David is a graduate of Robert Morris Theater Awards, All Shook Up, Jesus Christ
University and is a proud member of Actors’ Superstar, Into the Woods, Judge Jackie
Equity Association. Justice, Ruthless! The Musical and A Grand Night
for Singing. Lalama has created two full-length
contemporary dance theater productions. The
Bench received rave reviews and was named
“Best of Dance” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette),
and is currently under development with Titus
Theatricals. HeartShakes (DCDC) premiered in
January 2015.
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JASON SHAVERS (Understudy, Assistant Stage BENJAMIN ENDSLEY KLEIN (Director) was
Manager ) has spent born in Charlotte, NC and studied at the
the past 10 years University of Michigan. Pittsburgh CLO debut.
working for Pittsburgh Broadway (as Director): Ann starring Tony
CLO in many different Nominated actress Holland Taylor as Governor
capacities(performer, Ann Richards. Broadway (as Associate
props master, teacher, Director): The Curious Incident of the Dog in
etc.) and is thrilled to the Night-Time, Macbeth, The Coast of Utopia,
add the Cabaret to the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. West End (As Associate
list. He was last seen Director): Hairspray, Love Never Dies. Regional:
as Headmaster Marrow in Choir Boy with The Hello Out There (Adirondack Theatre Festival),
REP at Pittsburgh Playhouse. Some favorite Sick (NJ Rep), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole
regional credits include A New Brain (Roger), Christmas (The Old Globe), Notes to MariAnne
every tongue confess (Brother), Jesus Christ (O’Neill Musical Theatre Festival). For more
Superstar (Peter) and Putting It Together (The information please visit www.bendsley.com.
Observer). Film credits include Not Cool (JayJay)
and Fathers and Daughters . Many thanks to this DOUGLAS LEVINE (Musical Director/Keyboard )
wonderful cast and creative team! Much love is delighted to return to the CLO Cabaret for
to friends and family! For Dad and Q. FIRST DATE. In addition to musical directing,
Doug has composed or arranged music for
DAVID TOOLE (Waiter, Gabe, Reggie, Casey’s Father, companies including: Pittsburgh Cultural
Stoner Guy ) is an actor/ Trust, Pittsburgh Public Theater, City Theatre,
singer/songwriter from Microscopic Opera Company, The Warhol,
Pittsburgh, PA. Recent Playhouse REP, Attack Theatre, Pennsylvania
professional theatrical Dance Theatre, Pittsburgh Classical Theatre,
credits include The Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater
Last 5 Years (Jamie Festival, Playhouse Junior, Dreams of Hope,
Wellerstein) with Front Gateway to the Arts, Playhouse Conservatory
Porch Theatricals, Rent Company, Renaissance City Women’s Choir,
(Roger), Jesus Christ Pittsburgh Musical Theater and Opera Theatre
Superstar (Judas), Disney’s Tarzan the Musical of Pittsburgh. www.levinemusic.com
(Tarzan), Les Misérables (Marius), Shrek the
Musical (Donkey), West Side Story (Tony), Joseph KIESHA LALAMA (Choreographer ) has created
& the Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph) with more than 50 works for stage, film and
Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Additionally David television. Screen credits: The Perks of Being
is the frontman for the original hard rock band a Wallflower, Sorority Row; the documentary
“Identity X,” for pop rock cover band “The series “Broadway or Bust” (PBS) and
Key of X,” and is one of a handful of regular “Outsiders” (WGN, 2016). Theatrical credits
National Anthem singers for the Pittsburgh include National High School Musical
Penguins. David is a graduate of Robert Morris Theater Awards, All Shook Up, Jesus Christ
University and is a proud member of Actors’ Superstar, Into the Woods, Judge Jackie
Equity Association. Justice, Ruthless! The Musical and A Grand Night
for Singing. Lalama has created two full-length
contemporary dance theater productions. The
Bench received rave reviews and was named
“Best of Dance” (Pittsburgh Post Gazette),
and is currently under development with Titus
Theatricals. HeartShakes (DCDC) premiered in
January 2015.
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