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In New York City he lent his talent to the Actor's Fund production of "On The 20th Century" at The New Amsterdam Theatre and performed his solo concert at the famed New York jazz club "Birdland". He traveled from NYC to Oz to create the role of Fiyero in the pre-Broadway workshops of the mega-hit "Wicked". David first gained critical acclaim when, after a two year search, he was chosen to replace Donny Osmond in the national tour of Andrew Llyod Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Dramalogue Award) a role which he has subsequently played 4 more times in productions all over the country. At Boston's North Shore Music Theatre he created the role of Tom in the new musical "Tom Jones" as well as the role of Billy (opposite Maureen McGovern) in the new musical "Letters from 'Nam", a role which he reprised at The Kennedy Center and Seattle's Village Theatre. In Chicago he originated the role of Charlie in the world premiere of "Peggy Sue Got Married", after touring the country as Peter in the national tour of "Jesus Christ Superstar" (opposite Ted Neeley). Other stage productions include the L.A. premiere of The Road Theatre production of "The Woman In Black" (the Actor) directed by Ken Sawyer, "Assassins" (John Hinckley) at Reprise - with members of the original Broadway cast, "Children of Eden" (Caine - Robby Award) at Musical Theatre West, "Godspell" (Jesus) at the St. Louis MUNY, and "Pirates of Penzance" (Fredrick) at The Sacramento Music Circus. On film, David was the voice of the Prince in the Warner Bros. animated feature "The King & I", and can also be heard as "Willy" in Disney's "Home On The Range". Recordings include the soundtracks to "Ghepetto", "The King & I", and "Home on the Range". Also the recordings "Strouse, Schwartz, & Schwartz", "Lerner, Loewe, and Lane" and "Lee Lessack's - In Good Company". David is very proud to announce the release of his debut solo CD "David Burnham" for LML Music, available online at Amazon.com, itunes, Barnes and Noble Bookstores, and other fine retailers. This is David's second appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production.
CONNIE
CHAMPAGNE As an actor, Connie has been praised on both coasts. She received rave notices for her performance as the cult heroine Neely O'Hara in the long-running stage adaptation of The Valley of the Dolls and for her roles as both the legendary Judy Garland and Katharine Hepburn NYC’s Off-Broadway production of Christmas With The Crawfords. The NY Times described Champagne’s performance as “the one you remember…” Connie reprised her role as a-very-different-Garland in Judy’s Scary Little Christmas, which played to sold-out houses at the Victory Theater and the Court Theater, LA. She was recipient of the prestigious Ovation Award for Best Actress In A Musical for her performance. She was featured as guest vocalist with the West Hollywood Orchestra at LA’s Ford Amphitheater, celebrating the music of the movies. Most recently, Connie enjoyed successful runs at Empire Plush Room--her CD Imagine: Judy Garland is available locally at Medium Rare Records or on the web at www.castrobear.com Connie is delighted to be among the dedicated artists performing tonight for REAF. This is her third appearance in a “Help is on the Way” event.
CAROLE
COOK
Anthony was born in the Ukraine in 1985 to a very musical family. His grandmother sang opera and, what can be called, Russian “country” music and his father plays guitar and accordion. As a very young child Anthony was stricken with a growth in his throat which needed removal. The doctors feared that removal of the growth would result in his inability to ever speak. For a considerable time that was true. But, with the strength and caring of his family, Anthony overcame that hurdle however, the physical scar remains -- as in the tracheotomy which is so clearly visible and frankly has become one of Anthony trademarks. At the age of 9, Anthony moved with his family to the USA. His only words in English at that time were ‘thank you’, which he learned in school in Russia. By age 10 he was speaking fluent English and by age 14 he was singing with the promise of the powerful voice to come in the clubs and restaurants around his hometown of Philadelphia and within New York. By this time Anthony was singing in Spanish and Italian as well – his knack for languages is uncanny. Anthony
joined the 2005 American idol summer tour which played in 44 cities to
over 1⁄2 million people. Anthony has appeared on many of the most
popular TV talk shows including the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno,"
the "Ellen Degeneres Show," "Live with Regis and Kelly,"
"The Tony Danza Show" and a host of Fox Network Shows. While touring and performing live, working on solo material with some of music’s most successful songwriters and producers - including Desmond Child, Diane warren and Richard Marx - he also found time to co-star as a judge in the MTV networks original show ‘MRV’s "Little Talent Show Triple Threat’. Anthony appears in 4 episodes. Aside from the fame he has enjoyed from his experience competing on "American Idol," Anthony has remained true to his passion of creating and performing great music. One can only expect that, with a story like this, the true beginning has yet to be written. This is Anthony's secondfirst appearance in a "Help is on the Way Production." 
Guarini
is a world-class singer and entertainer, widely recognized from his appearance
on the first season of “American Idol” where he finished first
runner up to Kelly Clarkson. Although
he is busy working on music for his third album, Guarini still makes time
to appear on many popular television programs. He also performs in independent
films, theatrical films and public and private concerts. A strong believer in music education, Guarini has lobbied on Capitol Hill on behalf of The International Music Products Association, which seeks to curb the slashing of music education in our nation’s schools. He has spoken before the NAACP regarding the importance of music in schools, and has performed in concert with ‘The Commodores,’ ‘Take 6,’ and Diana DeGarmo and John Stevens to benefit music education. Since “American Idol,” Guarini has added to his credits the national ‘Idol’ tour performing to sold out audiences of 20,000 or more each night; two albums—one produced by Clive Davis; a major motion picture, ‘From Justin to Kelly;’ numerous appearances on “Oprah,” “The Tonight Show,” “Good Morning America,” “Good Morning America Summer Concert Series,” “The Today Show,” “Teen Choice Awards,” Fox Television’s comedy, “Run of The House,” and AMC’s “Film Fakers.” He has held concerts in the U.S. and abroad including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Japan in addition to hosting on-line shows for ManiaTV, “U Pick 'Em,” “Too Short For Hollywood” and “Webcam Karaoke.” For more information on Guarini, please view his personal web pages: www.justinguarini.com and www.myspace.com/justinguarini. This is Justin's first appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production
TIM
HOCKENBERRY In 2004 he released two original songs on a recording featuring Bob Dylan's music entitled 'Mostly Dylan' along with supporting musicians including Bonnie Raitt, George Marinelli, and Ricki Fatar. Also in 2004, Tim recorded a holiday single entitled 'Christmas By The Bay' with composers Nolan Gasser and Clark Sterling. The song enjoys major radio airplay on over three hundred radio stations throughout the country during the holiday season. He is currently signed as an artist with Warner Brothers' independent label, About Records, and is due to release his first recording with them in early 2007. This is Tim's fourth appearance in a "Help on the Way" production
Sony has made three tours of ASIA in the past two years, including lengthy runs in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Bangkok. Still, she centers her activity at home in San Francisco. The charismatic vocalist adds, “I love San Francisco and sooner or later everyone shows up here. It’s a great place to live and perform.” That love has been returned, as Sony Holland has become “a local treasure” to quote Jim Harrington of the Oakland Tribune.. This is Sony's third appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production.
Vicki starred as Beth on NBC's "Newsradio" for six seasons and as Nora on NBC's Three Sisters" for three seasons. She recently appeared as Harriet on "Grey's Anatomy" and has had recurring roles on "Seinfeld," "Caroline in the City," "Murphy Brown, "The Five Mrs. Buchanan's," "Norm," "Grace Under Fire" and "Home Improvement." She starred in "Bye Bye Birdie" for ABC and in "The Huntress" for Fox/Imagine, written by Nancy Howe (Memron). Her film work includes "Out of Omaha," "Last Day of Summer," "Mousehunt," "Godzilla," "Pushing Tin," "I'll Do Anything," and "Breakfast of Champions." Visit www.vickithevoicelewis.com for more information. This is Vicki's first appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production.
For months, La Toya London captivated audiences across the United States and world when she delivered powerful, show-stopping performances—seemingly with ease—on the 2004 season of the hit reality show “American Idol”. Her talents even managed to ignite the razor sharp tongue of none-other than the program’s most infamous judge, Simon Cowell, to go so far as to hail La Toya as the odds-on favorite to win the 2004 competition. But as fate would have it, millions of American voters along with the show’s celebrity judges were dumfounded as La Toya was unceremoniously voted off the show at what seemed the crest of her success in the final weeks of competition. This pitfall proved not to be the end. Along with La Toya’s millions of loyal TV viewing fans, a number of record labels had also fallen under the hypnotic spell of this young Chanteuse’. Peak Records, in partnership with Concord Records (the last record label of the late-great Ray Charles), instantly signed La Toya to a recording contract. There she made a home with fellow legendary label mates, Regina Belle and Miki Howard. Her debut album Love & Life, are a collection of timeless, original R&B and soul classics fused with songs, written by La Toya. The CD, which will be in stores September 20, 2005, will no doubt establish her as a victorious star. Raised
in Allen Temple Baptist Church, La Toya has been a natural singer since
the age of four. London was born in San Francisco, but has lived in East
Oakland majority of her life. She graduated from Skyline High School,
where she was in the same arts program made famous by actor Tom Hanks.
La Toya has participated in several choirs, including the Youth Choir
at Allen Temple Baptist Church, the Oakland Youth Chorus and Skyline Gospel
Choir. La Toya has showcased her vocal talents at the Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation, 100 Black Men fundraising gala, NABFEME PRESENTS Women Who Jam, FOX-TV Good Day Atlanta, WGN-Chicago, Vibe Music Festival, California State Fair and the Clear Channel holiday party. London has also performed the national anthem for numerous NFL teams and the Atlanta Braves. She was also a featured performer at the 2005 Super Bowl NFL Commissioner pre-game party. She celebrated the late Ray Charles’s life during Concord Record’s Grammy party, by singing a tribute song for him. La Toya has immersed herself in career pursuits designed to mold her into a true triple-threat. Most recently, she has added “actress” to her resume. She played one of the lead roles as Chastity in the Latarras R. Whitfield stage play Issues: We All Got ‘Em that toured nationally Spring 2006. La Toya was simply outstanding earning rave reviews from city to city. After a stirring performance in New York, La Toya is currently being considered for roles in the Broadway production of "The Wiz" and "Rent". La Toya London is no longer an "American Idol." She has her sites set on becoming a true American Icon. This is La Toya’s fourth appearance in a “Help is on the Way” production.
Her long-awaited debut album, "So Many People" was released in 1994. It was followed by her second CD, "Legally Blonde" in 1998. A professional singer since the age of 12, Meg studied opera at Wichita State University and went on to perform with the Santa Fe Opera Company. While a student, she also began singing R&B and jazz in small clubs and hotels. These performances would pave the way for her arrival in San Francisco, where she quickly secured a featured role in San Francisco's long-running hit 'Beach Blanket Babylon." Meg is best known for her diverse repertoire that includes both the familiar and the rarely-heard: American pop songs from the 30's and 40's, Broadway show tunes and original works. Her one-woman cabaret show has been well-received in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Los Angeles and at San Francisco's famous showcase, the Plush Room. Her accompanist is her long-time collaborator (and husband), Billy Philadelphia. Mackay's versatility as a performer is further demonstrated by her shining list of musical performance credits. Following "Beach Blanket Babylon," she toured for two years (and played two roles) with the National Touring Company of the Tony award-winning play, "Torch Song Trilogy". Back home, her more recent credits include performances with the Marin Symphony, 'Putting It Together," "She Loves Me" and 'The World Goes 'Round" at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto, "A Karen Carpenter Christmas" at the Marsh in San Francisco, two Stephen Sondheim revues at Marin Theatre Company, the original company of the award-winning, "And What, Give Up Show Biz?" and both the San Francisco and Los Angeles companies of "Stardust." Most recently she played the title roles in both the Mountain Play's production of "Hello, Dolly!" and 42nd Street Moon's "Call Me Madam." This is Meg's 12th appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production.
Since then, she developed it into a one-woman musical, Red Hot Mama, which was workshopped at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Lucille Lortell’s White Barn Theatre, and has finished a successful three month run Off-Broadway at the York Theatre. Her regional credits include Amanda McBroom’s Heartbeats at the Pasadena Playhouse, and an award-winning Dolly in Hello Dolly! at the Peninsula Civic Light Opera (a role she repeated in her hometown, Modesto). Sharon was Sister Hubert in Nunsense in LA and SF, where she was presented with the Bay Area Critics Circle Award for “Best Performance in a Musical”. She is the narrator of the documentary, There That Night, the story of the Provincetown, MA fire, and was featured in the recent A & E documentary, It’s Burlesque, for her research on Mae West and Sophie Tucker. In
SF, she plays The Plush Room, Great American Music Hall, and anywhere
else the check doesn’t bounce. She has played from the Moose Hall
to Carnegie Hall, from LA to Berlin, and this year celebrated her twenty-fifth
year in cabaret. She has won six San Francisco Cabaret Gold awards, a
MAC award, a Bistro award, and is most noted for her movie reenactment
of The Wizard of OZ and for being one of the few real women to impersonate
Bette Davis.
Originated in 1993, M.O.M. has evolved into a diverse troupe that consists of members from teens to adults, with different ethnic backgrounds and a variety of dance styles. M.O.M. has a style that is beyond compare – having the ability to merge styles ranging from ghetto, sultry, and sophisticated – to the uncharacteristic. M.O.M.'s unique choreography and polished stage presence are what sets them apart from others. This strong combination brings forth a surge of excitement & motivation never seen before. M.O.M.’s style undoubtedly reflects the roots of its origins – evoking the passion, art and life of the Mission District in San Francisco – particularly the Latin and Afro-centric vibes that can be felt along these streets. Audiences will agree that M.O.M. is an unparalleled group of dancers who pride themselves on their creativity, energy & commitment to dance & to each other. M.O.M.
is a renowned exhibition troupe, and throughout the years has performed
in countless benefits, showcases & clubs across California. Most notably
at “Battlefest 2005” in San Jose – in which they were
honorees, and “Bust A Groove” in San Diego in 2006. Also in
2006, M.O.M. closed out the 8th Annual Hip-Hop Dance Fest produced by
Micaya– which garnered them rave reviews in numerous publications
– with one reporter quoted as saying: In the belief that anything is attainable if you put your mind into it, Mind Over Matter will give you a performance you would want to watch over and over and over again. This is Mind Over Matter's first appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production.
Struthers’ television movies include: "A Gun in the House," "And Your Name is Jonah," "The Great Houdinis," "Hey, I’m Alive," "In The Best Interest of the Children," "Deadly Silence," "My Husband is Missing," and "Intimate Strangers." Sally co-starred in two legendary motion pictures in the 70’s: "Five Easy Pieces" with Jack Nicholson and "The Getaway" with Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw. She was featured in two independent films: "Out of the Black" and "A Month of Sundays" with Rod Steiger. Sally made a cameo appearance for actor/writer/producer Mario Van Peebles in the Sony feature "Baadassss!" Sally’s first two Broadway forays were in "Wally’s Café" with Rita Moreno and Jimmy Coco and in Neil Simon’s female version of the" Odd Couple" with Brenda Vaccaro. For three years she starred as Miss Mamie Lynch on Broadway and on tour in the Tommy Tune production of "Grease." In the 20th Anniversary National Tour of "Annie," Sally played the coveted role of Miss Hannigan. Sally was named Best Actress by the Los Angeles Artistic Director Theatre Awards for her role as Louise Seger in the musical, "Always, Patsy Cline," a true story based on the relationship between Seger and Cline. She also won the 2003 Ovation Award as Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her performance as Agnes Gooch in the Los Angeles production of "Mame." She has also starred in regional productions of "Hello Dolly," "Anything Goes," "The Fifth of July," "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof," and "The Full Monty." For thirty years, Struthers has worked tirelessly to help the hungry and uneducated children everywhere. She has visited these children in the United States and many Third World countries, and has filmed numerous public service announcements and documentaries on their behalf. Because of her devotion to children and animals, Sally has received numerous humanitarian awards. Her best reward, however, is her darling daughter Samantha.. This is her fourth appearance in a “Help Is On The Way” production.
Wesla Whitfield was born in Santa Maria, CA. The youngest of three girls, she experienced routine childhood music training (piano lessons at age 7, sang in church, studied voice - “classical, of course” - at about age 14). She did discover her mother’s extensive sheet music collection at an early age, “and used it to sight-read.” Serious radio and record listening provided some important influences including Rosemary Clooney, the Hi-Los, Peggy Lee, Frankie Laine and Dean Martin. Among her earliest professional experiences was a mid-70s stint with the San Francisco Opera as a salaried chorister. Wesla,
with her husband / pianist / arranger, Mike Greensill performs annually
at the Hollywood/Roosevelt Cinegrill (LA), The Algonquin Hotel’s
Oak Room and Arci's Place (NY), at Blues Alley in Washington DC, Jazz
Alley in Seattle, at the world renowned Pizza on the Park in London as
well as numerous concert venues throughout the States and Europe. She
has opened for such notables as George Burns, Michael Feinstein and Frankie
Laine. Wesla and Mike have recorded over 15 CD’s including: "Let’s Get Lost," "Best Thing For You Would Be Me" (featuring the songs of Irving Berlin) and a totally new concept album titled, "September Songs" featuring songs by Harry Warren, Alec Wilder and Kurt Weill debuts their pairing with such greats as Tommy Flanagan and the Kronos Quartet. This latest venture, on the HighNote Records label is the 15th recording from Whitfield and Greensill and was released in May 2003. This is Wesla’s seventh appearance in a "Help is on the Way" production.
In 1977, Mary officially disbanded The Supremes, and set out on her own as a solo artist. Her first solo album, Mary Wilson , yielded the dance classic, “Red Hot.” Simultaneously, Mary broadened her horizons in the acting world, starring in the musical, “Beehive,” which toured Canada and the United States for over a year. In addition, she played roles in the Disney movie, “Tiger Town,” the TV sitcom “227,” and the documentary “Brown Sugar,” and “Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound,” among others. More recently, she had a starring role in the Lifetime original movie, “Jackie’s Back.” Earlier this year, Mary co-hosted the PBS documentary concert special, “American Soundtrack: Rhythm, Love & Soul,” with Aretha Franklinand Lou Rawls. She can currently be seen in the Miramax Films documentary, “Only The Strong Survive.” Mary also became a New York Times best-selling author in 1986, when she released her autobiography, Dreamgirl: My Life As A Supreme. The book sold more than 500,000 hardcover and paperback copies, received rave reviews, and continues to be the most successful Motown autobiography to date. Dreamgirl recounted the fairy tale history of Mary’s life as a Supreme, as well as the struggles she faced in order to achieve her dreams. The overwhelming response to her first book prompted Mary to write its 1990 sequel, Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together, in which Mary recalled her struggles to keep The Supremes together. She candidly wrote about her personal life, including raising her family, the tragic death of Florence Ballard, the explosive reunion with Diana Ross on Motown’s 25th Anniversary television special in 1983, and her abusive marriage. Mary’s third literary project, released in January, 2000, was entitled, Dreamgirl and Supreme Faith: My Life As A Supreme, an amalgamation of her first two books, with an updated chapter added. She is currently working on a coffee table book about The Supremes, as well as a cookbook. She is also working on what she terms her ultimate book on her philosophy of life. “But at age 58,” she says, “I haven’t lived enough yet!” In
1992, Mary went back into the recording studio to record her first album
in thirteen years, “Walk The Line”, debuting the title track
on The Arsenio Hall Show. A second single from the album, “One Night
With You”, reached the Top Thirty in several local markets. Much
to her surprise, Mary found out that the independent label had folded
just days after the album was released, halting distribution. Mary is
currently putting the finishing touches on a new, full-length CD, which
she says will “reflect the nuances and shades of my life experiences.”
The CD is being produced by Richard Davis for the Holland Brothers Group.
Following her own motto that, “dreams do come true,” Mary
began telling her story on the lecture circuit, speaking in front of groups
all over the world. Because of her experiences, Mary is able to touch
individuals with her motivational speeches, which are tailored to specific
groups. Mary also began participating in various charities, donating her
time, talent and services to organizations including: The Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, The American Cancer Society, The National Coalition
Against Domestic Violence (for which she served as spokesperson in 1996),
St. Jude’s Research Hospital, The Easter Seals Foundation, UNICEF,
The NAACP, The People with AIDS Coalition of Tuscon, Q Circuit, and The
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mary has served as national spokesperson for
Pfizer’s “Value Your Heart” campaign in 2001, traveling
around the country to educate people about the risk factors associated
with high blood pressure and prevention techniques. Currently, Mary serves
as the National Spokesperson for Universal Sisters, a division of National
Speaking of Women’s Health. Mary also serves as a vice president
of F.A.M.E. (Friends Against Musical Exploitation of Artists), and has
testified before legislatures in Massachusetts, California and Washington,
DC, about the need for legislation to protect the identities and rights
of legendary artists. All of this activity is nestled in-between 100 to
150 concerts a year! Embracing new challenges, Mary moved to New York to make a fresh start. She enrolled in New York University, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts in May, 2001, fulfilling her mother’s dream that one of her children would graduate from college. In 1995, Mary found herself back in the recording studio to record a new single with a new sound. Entitled, “U,” the single became an R&B hit on the European charts. She released the single “Turn Around,” which was also a hit in Europe, in 1996. Since then, Mary has maintained a hectic, but fulfilling schedule, touring the world with her own band, performing with major symphony orchestras across the country, fusing her pop melodies with symphonic compositions. Mary has also worked as a radio disc jockey, on New York’s classic R&B station, WWRL. In addition, Mary is the only Supreme to venture into theater, starring in three Off-Broadway plays-“Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral,” “Mother Hubbard,” and “Idella’s Soul Shack.” She has also starred in the musicals, “Supremesoul,” in Sweden, and “Dancing In The Streets,” in the U.K. In April, 2001, Mary starred in “Leader Of The Pack,” at Boston’s Shubert Theater. In 2002, Mary produced and starred in the national touring company of “Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies.” In March, 2003, Mary starred in “The Vagina Monologues,” at the Detroit Opera House. This is Mary’s first appearance in a “Help is on the Way” production
David most recently directed "Out Late," a world premiere drama, and Anita Finlay in her one-woman show "The Devil Takes a Wife" in Los Angeles as well as "Always… Patsy Cline" with Sally Struthers and Julie Johnson at the Pavilion Theatre in Palm Springs and" Like a Dog on Linoleum," written and performed by Leslie Jordan, which has played to standing room only audiences in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and Philadelphia. Other recent work includes "Madly, In Love" at the Odyssey Theatre, "Rod McKuen in Concert" at New York’s Carnegie Hall as well as the musical play "The Last of The Honky Tonk Angels" in Los Angeles. For Singapore Rep he helmed The "Fantasticks". Musical Theatre West credits include "Mame" starring Carol Lawrence, Ruth Williamson and Sally Struthers," Show Boat" starring Dale Kristien and Sean McDermott and "Brigadoon." His direction of the musical revue "Blame It On the Movies," which he co-originated with Billy Barnes and Ron Abel, played off-Broadway and he repeated the staging for a Pasadena Playhouse main-stage production. Other Los Angeles productions include" Lettice and Lovage," "Alone Together" with Nancy Dussault , "The Lion in Winter" with Carole Cook and Tom Troupe at the Pasadena Playhouse, "The Gay 90s Musical" (Celebration), "Blame It On the Movies II," "Cabaret" ( East West Players), "Angry Housewives" (Odyssey), "A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening," "Fortune and Men’s Eyes," "Slings and Eros," "Filumena" (Court Theatre), "Trouble in Tahiti" (Skylight), "Triplets in Uniform," "Jesus Christ Superstar" ( La Mirada), "Falsettos," "Gifts of the Maji" (Coast) and "Lullaby of Broadway" (Tiffany Theatre). For the past 24 years he has directed and co-produced the annual S.T.A.G.E. fundraisers for AIDS charities, saluting the theatre music of noted composers and lyricists. He has co-produced recordings of nine of the events: "Strouse, Schwartz and Schwartz," "Dream, the Lyrics and Music of Johnny Mercer," "Jerome Kern: Life Upon the Wicked S.T.A.G.E."; "Harold Arlen, Over the Rainbow;" "George & Ira Gershwin: A Musical Celebration;" "ABC Adler, Bock & Coleman;" and "Stephen Sondheim: A Celebration." He has also helmed all of the S.T.A.G.E. Too benefits for The Actors’ Fund of America - "Kurt Weill: The Centennial," "Tap Your Troubles Away: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman," "The Richard Rodgers Centennial-Something Wonderful," "Sing Happy, The Words and Music of Kander and Ebb," "The Best is Yet to Come- The Music of Cy Coleman," "Hooray For Love- A Celebration of the Music of Harold Arlen" and most recently "Everything’s Coming Up Roses: The Jule Styne Centennial." Galligan co-produced the Actors’ Fund recordings "Tap Your Troubles Away: The Words and Music of Jerry Herman" and "Kurt Weill: The Centennial" as well as Dale Kristien’s first solo recording – "Beauty of Broadway" and Pamela Myers’ debut CD "The Chance to Sing." For The Center Theatre Group he directed "Loesser is More" at The Doolittle Theatre and "An Evening With Noel Coward" as well as Lansford Wilson’s "A Poster of the Cosmos" with Brian Kerwin paired with The Los Angeles cast of "The Phantom of The Opera" performing Leonard Bernstein at the Taper. Among his other recent credits, the original musical "Vampire Virgins from Venus" and the writing and staging of Valarie Pettiford’s new one woman show "Finding My Voice." He stage directed the Ford Motor Company’s special "Heroes for the Planet" starring Charlotte Church and Haley Joel Osment that aired on the A&E network. He also staged "IMPACT at Ford Field," the opening extravaganza of the new Detroit Lion’s Stadium, starring Gladys Knight. David Galligan, a native San Franciscan, began his career at the famed Opera Ring under the guidance of Irma Kay to whom he owes an eternal debt of gratitude. He is the recipient of the Los Angeles Stage Alliance’s Ovation Career Achievement Award for 2005. David has staged ten "Help is on the Way" and all eight "Help is on the Way for the Holidays" productions.
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Tim
Hockenberry, a musician who has been referred to as "one of the
best singers in the Bay Area...," moved West in 1990 and began
performing as a jazz and R&B vocalist. While he predominately performs
in both public and private venues, Tim also works for numerous advertising
agencies both as a commercial singer and music producer. He has performed
and/or produced commercial music for numerous clients including Wal-Mart,
Time Magazine, Subway, Kawasaki, The Kirstie Alley show, 'Fat Actress',
Fantasy Springs Casino, the NFL Network, The Oakland A's, and KC Masterpiece,
as well as original music scores for numerous independent films. 
