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Paul Aguirre (Morino & others)
is excited to make his Music Theatre of CT debut. National tours: Billy Elliot, Seussical, The Who’s Tommy,  How to Succeed… and How the Grinch… (cast recording) at MSG. Favorites CT credits: In the Heights at Westport County Playhouse, Evita at ACT, Jesus Christ Superstar at 7 Angels Theatre, The Music Man at Summer Theatre of New Canaan, and Bye Bye Birdie, Guys and Dolls, Li’l Abner and Singin’ In The Rain at Goodspeed. Paul is also the creator/owner of BroadwayDollsandGuys.com. Love to David, Nikki and Arya. Paul forever dedicates his work to Ma for her never-ending love and support.

Helen Clare (Heather & others)
MTC Debut! Regional: Lucy Van Pelt in YAGM, Charlie Brown and Pit Singer/Darlene U/S in Honky Tonk Angels (Summer Theatre Of New Canaan), Suor Angelica (Madison Lyric Stage), Snow White (Downtown Cabaret). Thank you to Kevin for this wonderful opportunity and to family, mentors, and friends! @itshelenclare itshelenclare.com

Matt Grasso (Mr. Manfred & others)
AEA, is a CT based actor who's previous credits include It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (George Bailey, MTC), A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play (Jake Laurent's, MTC), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Zebulun, ACT of CT), The Bridges of Madison County (Michael Johnson, MTC).

Jeff Gurner (Cecil B. Demille & others)
Past MTC appearances include Tru, Ragtime, Buddy and Falsettoland. Broadway: The Lion King. Off-Broadway/NY: Chains, Five Course Love, The London Cuckolds, The Man of Destiny, The Comedy of Errors, The Normal Heart, The Truth About Santa. Regional: Goodspeed Opera House, Gateway Playhouse, Pioneer Theatre Company, St. Louis Rep, Playmakers Rep, Papermill Playhouse, Berkshire Theatre Festival, The Ordway, Mile Square Theatre, South Coast Repertory, The Depot Theatre. TV: FBI, Homeland, The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Law & Order: SVU/Criminal Intent, Mercy, Rescue Me, Third Watch. Jeff is an award-winning audiobook narrator, and has recorded hundreds of voice-overs for television and radio commercials, video games, and animated series.

Leigh Martha Klinger (Joanna & others)
is thrilled to be back on stage after these last few years! She was born and raised in Germany, studied Drama in Munich and worked throughout Europe until she finally took the leap and moved to NYC 11 years ago. Favorite credits include Beauty and the Beast, Sunset Boulevard, Curtains, Cabaret, Murder Ballad, American Idiot, We Will Rock You, Rebecca, Rudolf-Affair Meyerling, Les Miserables, Into the Woods, Some Like It Hot. Love and thanks to my husband Derrick and my incredible family! @leighmarthaklinger

Elizabeth Ward Land (Norma Desmond)
Broadway: AMAZING GRACE, MEMPHIS, SCANDALOUS, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, PASSION, CITY OF ANGELS. Tours: LES MISERABLES, THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. Off-Broadway: THE BEDWETTER, CURVY WIDOW, SOUTHERN COMFORT, GREEN HEART, HELLO AGAIN. Regional: Old Globe, Pasadena Playhouse, Alliance, GeVa, Barrington Stage, Pioneer, TheatreWorks. Film/TV: YOUNG ADULT, BOY MEETS GIRL, THE GATHERING; THE GOOD FIGHT, ELEMENTARY, THE BLACKLIST, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, MADAM SECRETARY, LAW & ORDER. Her acclaimed concert, STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE: THE SONGS OF LINDA RONSTADT, won the 2020 Bistro Award for Outstanding Tribute Show. @elizabethwardland www.ElizabethWardLand.com

Sandra Marante (Betty Schaefer)
Music theatre of CT debut & thrilled to be part of this wonderful Cast Select Credits: Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes, In the Heights (Broadway at Music Circus, Westport Country Playhouse, Playhouse on Park), Stonewall (NYC Opera, Lincoln Center), Smokey Joe's Cafe (Ivoryton Playhouse),Man of La Mancha (Princeton Festival), TV: “BULL” (CBS), “Quiero Ser Estrella” (Univision) “Evil Lives Here” (Hulu). Graduate of New World School of the Arts (BM), Roosevelt University (MM), UCONN (Artist Diploma). I love you to the moon and back my baby boy Phoenix and husband Kami! Social: ig sandra_marante

Trevor Martin (Joe Gillis)
REGIONAL: Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Beauty & the Beast (Beast), Les Misérables (Javert), White Christmas (Bob Wallace), Guys & Dolls (Sky Masterson), Camelot (Arthur), West Side Story (Riff), End of the Rainbow (Anthony), See What I Wanna See (Man #1), The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp). INTERNATIONAL: (Upcoming) The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp) - Broadway International Group. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Lotte Lenya Vocal Competition Winner, American Traditions Vocal Competition Semi-Finalist, MM University of Houston. @trevor_andrew_martin 

James Patterson (Max Von Mayerling)
Broadway/National Tours: Gigi; Mary Poppins; The Drowsy Chaperone; Beauty and the Beast; Cats; and State Fair. Other credits: Georges in La Cage Aux Folles (Riverside Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Co.); Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha (Stages St. Louis); Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast (TUTS, Fulton Theatre, MSMT); Le Comte Ory (‪Metropolitan Opera‬); Barnaby Slade in Sail Away (Carnegie Hall); and Rev. Moore in Footloose (Fulton Theatre). Website: jamespattersontheactor.com. Thanks to CGF, and BJH.

Emily Solo (Mary & others)
is a versatile singer/actress recognized for her fearless performances in musicals, opera, plays, and film. Recently: The Sound of Music with Charlottesville Opera (Liesl); Infinite Energy (New Camerata Opera/Dixon Place); Candlelight Orchestra Greatest Showman Tour (Soloist). Other favorites: A Christmas Carol (McCarter Theatre), Threepenny Opera (Everyman Rep), Hamlet (Camden Shakespeare Festival). IG: @emmsolo www.emilysolo.com

Jacob Sundlie (Artie Green)
Previously appeared in MTC’s Ragtime. Jacob’s previous professional credits include: Shawnee Playhouse, Weathervane Playhouse, Carousel Music Theater, and NCC Theatre, as well as producing and directing I and You in Manhattan. Jacob is appreciative of this opportunity.