Matisha Baldwin (Co-Choreographer)
is a native of Chicago and a graduate of Loyola Marymount University’s
Theatre/Dance Department. Some of her performances include Singin’
in the Rain, Once on this Island, West Side Story, and
Dreamgirls
(1999 Ovation Award winner). Television shows include “Arrest &
Trial,” “It’s a Miracle,” “Strong Medicine” and “Resurrection Blvd.”
She would like to send out a special thanks to the entire cast and staff.
Enjoy the show. God bless.
Noel Britton (Director/Choreographer)The
All Night Strut marks Noel’s directorial debut at the West Valley Playhouse.
Acting credits include Calamity Jane, The Night of January 16th
and original musical adaptations of A Tale of Two Cities, Spoon
River and It’s a Wonderful Life. She most recently played
Diana Morales in A Chorus Line. Noel would like to thank the
entire cast of The All Night Strut for making this production a
truly collaborative effort.
Richard Brown
is happy to be returning to the Woodland Hills Theatre and taking directions
from Noel. He was last seen here as Barsad in A Tale of Two Cities
(Parts I & II) and The Gift of the Magi. A few of
his other local credits include A Chorus Line, Assassins,
Grease,
Godspell,
Something’s
Afoot, Kiss Me, Kate,
Fiddler on the Roof,
Company,
Songs the Girls Sang,
It’s a Wonderful Life and Spoon
River-The Musical.
Sharline Liu
sends big hugs to Noel and Jon for bringing her onboard! Stage credits
include Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a Dept. of Defense Persian
Gulf/European tour, Cabaret (dir. Jules Aaron) and Sweet Charity
(Santa Barbara CLO). She is a member of West Coast Ensemble and East
West Players Network. TV credits include “Family Law” and “The Young
& The Restless.” “Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,
always giving thanks…” (Eph. 5:19) Enjoy!
Robert R. Long II
is excited to be making his first appearance at the West Valley Playhouse.
A Washington, DC native, his arrival coincided with the Northridge earthquake.
Credits include A Chorus Line, La Cage Aux Folles, Crazy
For You, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, 42nd Street
and the television show “City of Angels.” He thanks Noel for that
fateful phone call that evening. As always, love to Mom, Ed, and
Mel.
Justin Berry (Java
Server) will be entering the 10th grade and has been involved
with the theatre in various capacities since the age of eight. He
has worked both onstage and off and loves it all!
Jennifer Bridge (Java
Server) is appearing in her forth show for WHCT. Her other
efforts include A Tale of Two Cities, and Night of January
16th.
Patricia Hannifan (Musical
Director) is a Staff Accompanist at Los Angeles Valley College,
is an organist for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Long Beach and is a
freelance accompanist and organist in the greater Los Angeles area including
California State Universities, Northridge and Long Beach. She was
awarded the Artistic Director Achievement Award for “Best Musical Director”
on The Fantasticks for Woodland Hills Theatre by the Valley theatre League
in 1998. She performed with the West Valley Opera Theatre right here at
West Valley Playhouse earlier this year. Ms. Hannifan has also created
arrangements for organ and brass and has accompanied brass players from
all over the U.S. and Japan, was accompanist at the Claude Gordon International
Brass Workshop, and has worked with prominent players such as Frank Kaderabek,
principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and trombonist Bill Booth.
The Band
Erick Bluske
– Saxophone, Clarinet
Roger Lee – Drums
(8/4, 8/11, 8/31, 9/1)
Adrian Miller
– Trumpet
Jim Miller – Drums
Larry Muradian
– Bass
Michael Rocke
– Piano
