Brandi Burgess is thrilled to be returning to Azuka. She was last seen in Hazard County. She is a recent graduate of the University of the Arts. Past productions: Love/Stories (Or, But You Will Get Used To It), Women of Manhattan, Little Women, Midsummer Night's Dream (London), The Crucible, Under Milkwood, and To Kill A Mockingbird. She sends love and gratitude to her Heavenly Savior, her Alabama and Philly families.( www.brandiburgess.com)

Jamison is an actor, composer, and musical director. He is a proud graduate of the Brind School at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. His previous credits include: Overexposed (Edinburgh Fringe Fest.), The Seagull (Quintessence Theatre Group), Terrorism (New City Stage), Voices of Christmas (Theatre Horizon), Act a Lady (Azuka Theatre), Miss Siagon, White Christmas, Fiddler on the Roof (Walnut Street Theatre), Fame- The International Tour (Phoenix Proudctions), Damn Yankees, Sweeney Todd (Toby's of Columbia). His original musical, Realm of the Unreal, was produced by the University of the Arts, and was also in the 2009 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

Brian is delighted to be returning to the Azuka stage after a many year absence. (What's that about, Kevin?) He is currently working on Inis Nua's A Slow Air. Next up, 1812's To Fool the Eye and Theater Exile's world premier of Bruce Graham's North of the Boulevard. Past favorites include; The Tempest at Curio Theater, Bedbound with InusNua and Duchess of Malfi with Philadelphia Artist Collective. He is a 15-year member of Comedy Sportz. Much love to this great group of artists.

Eric is thrilled to be making his Azuka Theatre debut with this awesome production. Eric graduated from West Chester University where he received his BA in Performance. Some previous credits include: Our Town (CCTC), The Tempest (Curio), The Ching Room (Play, pie and a pint/InisNua), Prometheus Bound (Renegade Co), and The Miser (CCTC). Thanks to Kevin and Azuka for making this possible!

Mary’s recent credits include Clara in Lantern's New Jerusalem, Alice in Riot Group's Sophie Gets The Horns, John Brown in Wide Awake: A Civil War Cabaret with Bearded Ladies (returning this April at the Kimmel), and Hamlet in Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre's Hamlet. She is a company member of Applied Mechanics, with whom she will perform as Napoleon in VAINGLORIOUS this spring. She is a graduate of L'EcoleLecoq in Paris. She and her collaborator Aaron Cromie are currently creating The Body Lautrec, an exploration of the life and work of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec made in conjunction with the Mutter Museum of Medical Oddities. This is her first Azuka show.

JC is a NNPN Playwright in Residence at the Marin Theatre Company and a recent writing fellow at The Playwrights Realm. For several years he was the Founding Artistic Director of the Omicron Theatre Project and a member of the Theatre Faculty at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Performing Arts. JC's plays have been seen/staged/developed throughout the United States including South Coast Repertory, The Magic Theatre, The Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Bay Area Playwrights Festival, Wordsmyth Theatre, Sleepwalkers Theatre, Crowded Fire Theatre Company, AzukaTheatre and many others. He's currently under commission from South Coast Repertory. Education: The Juilliard School.For more information on him and his daily musings, please visit http://rantsravesandrethoughts.blogspot.com/ where he writes about politics, arts, and lots of other random things or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jclee1230 for even more random stuff.

Kevin is Producing Artistic Director of Azuka Theatre, where he been a member since he appeared in Azuka’s first production La Rue des Faux. For Azuka he has directed productions of Hope Street and Other Lonely Places, Act a Lady, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, Nerve, Whisky Neat, Greek Active, Kid Simple, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Barrymore Nomination; Best Director of a Musical, Philadelphia Weekly), Azuka One-Acts, Four, The Boys and Sincerity ForeverandHope Street and Other Lonely Places. Other credits include Say Goodnight, Gracie (Act II Playhouse) The Rocky Horror Show, Club California (Arcadia University) Iron Kisses (Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theater Festival) and The Shoes (Philadelphia Fringe Festival). Before turning to directing he appeared in Azuka’s productions of Metamorphosis, Friends and An Artist's Workshop. Kevin is a member The Lincoln Center Directors Lab(2005). Thanks to HP.

Roman was recently represented Off-B’way with My Occasion of Sin at Urban Stages and is currently designing The Exit Interview for InterAct Theatre. Off-B’way: Beyond Words, Apostasy, Roses in December, The Sweepers, Comfort Women, Mother Lolita, Seven Rabbits on a Pole, The Oxford Roof Climber’s Rebellion and the musical 27 Rue de Fleurus. (Urban Stages); Mother Courage,The Importance of Being Earnest, The Triumph of Love, Dona Rosita The Spinster,The Threepenny Opera, Dames At Sea, The Maids and The Miser (Jean Cocteau Rep.). Off off-B’way: Bee-Luther-Hatchee(Audelco Award nom.), Sacred Journey,Alma and Mrs. Woolf, The Cure At Troy, Medal of Honor Rag, Fanny and Walt,Queen Margaret, Ionesco’s MacbettandFour Beers. Outside of NYC, he has designed numerous productions including the 20th anniversary production of Closer Than Ever directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. at the Queens Theatre in the Park, Black Pearl Sings at Florida Studio Theatre and various projects for Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, NY including the critically acclaimed Syncopation at both Capital Rep. and Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Locally he has designed several productions for Bristol Riverside Theatre including A Raw Space, Barrymore, and Little Women as well as Rosemary for InterAct Theatre. Member of United Scenic Artists Local 829.(http://www.tatarowicz.com/)

Shelley is thrilled to be working with Azuka Theatre. Recent Credits: Why I'm Scared of Dance and This Is The Week That Is (1812 Productions),All My Sons and Blithe Spirit (Delaware Theatre Company), The Great American Trailer Park Musical (11th Hour Theatre Company), Romeo and Juliet (Lantern Theater), Steelworks and The Striped Hat (BalletX), HAIR and It's a Wonderful Life (Prince Music Theatre) Mousetrap and Born Yesterday (Walnut Street Theatre). She won the Barrymore Award for her work in Of Mice and Men (Walnut Street Theatre).

Maggie is excited to design her first show for Azuka Theatre. Maggie is resident costume designer for InisNua Theatre Company and other recent designs include: Dublin by Lamplight (InisNua), New Jerusalem (original and remount) The Liar, and Beauty Queen of Leenan - Lantern Theatre Company, Free Man of Color, Chicago and Dangerous Liasons (UArts), makeup design for In the Next Room (The Wilma Theatre), The Whipping Man (Arden Theater), and specialty costumes and wig assistance for Angels in America (The Wilma Theatre). Maggie is the Assistant Professor of Costume Design for University of the Arts. MFA Costume Design – Carnegie Mellon University.

Monique is excited to be working on another Azuka show after spending the summer working on Le Roi Malgre Lui at the Richard B. Fisher Performing Arts Center. Her most recent work in Philadelphia includes Act A Lady & Hope Street and Other Lonely Places at Azuka and Boston Marriage at 1812 Productions. She wants to thank the people at Azuka for always welcoming her with open arms. She would also like to send a special thank you to Mr. Kevin Glaccum for letting her be a part of his world.

Daniel is a freelance sound designer, composer, and musical director in Philadelphia. Previously with Azuka Theatre, the terrible girls, Neighborhood 3, Act A Lady. Other recent designs at Wilma, Live Arts, Walnut, Arden, Peoples Light, Kimmel Center, PlayPenn, Lantern, Theater Horizon, Flashpoint, others. Resident sound designer for Bearded Ladies Cabaret. In 2012, Daniel’s work was recognized with three Barrymore Award nominations in the categories of outstanding sound design and best original music. Education: B.S. Engineering, B.A. Music, Swarthmore College. In loving memory of Dad. Hear samples at http://www.danielperelstein.com/

Avistawas founded in 2007 as a properties design and construction firm. Avista specializes in custom construction, upholstery, soft goods construction, and also owns a 7,000 square foot rental house in Norristown filled with props and lighting equipment. Avista's work has been seen at Azuka Theatre, Flashpoint Theatre, Theatre Horizon, Mauckingbird, Act II Playhouse Theatre Exile, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Burlington County College and Drexel University. Avista is in its second season as resident prop team at 1812 Productions and its fifth season at InterAct Theatre. Please visit http://www.avistacustom.com/.

Lauren is thrilled to be returning to Azuka for her 3rd season. She has stage managed Act A Lady, the terrible girls, Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom,and Hope Street and Other Lonely Places with Azuka. Other credits include Stop Kiss (Kristin Heckler – Philadelphia Fringe), West Side Story (Wyoming Seminary’s PAI), A Christmas Carol (Walnut Street Theatre), Hamlet Machine / Medeaplays(Renegade Classic Theatre), This Is How It Goes (Room 6 Theatre), and The Winter’s Tale (Delaware Shakespeare Festival). She also serves at the Production Manager for Plays & Players Theatre. She’s a graduate of Syracuse University’s Stage Management program. Thank you to her friends, family, and Andrew for all of their support.