Tara Lynn Barr: Fourteen year-old Tara is thrilled to be making her first appearance within the Cypress Civic Theatre. A theatre veteran, Tara has performed on stage since the age of seven, and The Diary of Anne Frank makes her 24th production. Favorite roles include Annie in Annie, Jo March in Little Women and originating the role of Alice in John Blaylock’s Wonderland. Tara is also an on-camera performer with numerous television, film and commercial credits, and can currently be seen as the recurring character “Haley” on Season 3 of Disney Channel’s The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
	Dawn Veree Marshall: Dawn is making her debut at Cypress Civic Theatre. Her credits include Vicki in The Full Monty, Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, Liebeslieder in A Little Night Music and the Witch in Into the Woods. Dawn is also a mother of two active boys and a self-taught jewelry designer.
	D. J. Palmquist: DJ is making his dramatic debut playing Peter. His past credits include Bill Sykes in Oliver, Ali Hakim in Oklahoma, General Genghis Kahn Schmidt in Suessical the Musical and part of the “Save a Soul Mission” in Guys and Dolls. DJ is currently a music major at Fullerton College. DJ would like to thank his family for their support and Gretchen for talking him into auditioning.
	Rachel Garfield: Rachel is thrilled to be making her debut on the Orange County stage. Rachel is originally from Portland Maine, where she has performed in a variety of roles including, Maria in West Side Story, Marta in Company, Cinderella in Into The Woods. Rachel is grateful to Dale for casting her in this show, and the Cast and Gretchen for a wonderful experience. Thank you Lord for your faithfulness, Matt for your love and support, and my family for the love across the miles.
	James Manley Green: Jim was last seen as Mayor Richard Daley in The Chicago Conspiracy Trial at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Some of his previous roles include George Aaronow in Glengarry Glen Ross, Sam Rogers in Eye of God and Jack Palmer in The Boys Next Door. Some 20+ years ago, he wrestled Dyan Cannon to a bed on film(really). Much love to family and friends with inspiration from Zina and Burt L., and thanks to Dale for the opportunity.
	Samantha Stedman: Samantha is pleased to be making her debut at the Cypress Civic Theatre as Margot Frank. Sam has performed in a variety of roles in both musicals and straight plays. Some of her favorite roles include: Zaneeta is The Music Man, Glinda in scenes from Wicked, Mistress in "Evita," Little Red in "Into the Woods," Elvira is "Blithe Spirit," and Chick in "Earthlings Beware." Samantha is currently pursuing a theater major at Cal State Fullerton. Sam would like to thank Dale for this opportunity and her entire cast for making the whole process so enjoyable!
	John Francis: This is John's first appearance on the Cypress stage and he is enjoying the experience. John has appeared in over 90 productions, has directed over 75 others and has appeared in movies and television as a background performer and has a co-starring role in the movie Operation Purgatory coming out this year.
	Sheri Scialla: Though she’s been “acting up” all her life, Sheri is a late blooming thespian. Sheri played the role of Anna S. in the 2005 Metropolitan Arts Conservatory production of The Nutcracker. Most recently, she played Mrs. Kirby in the 2007 Whittier Community Theatre’s You Can’t Take It With You. Sheri currently studies with Meisner Technique coach Fred Panzlou in Long Beach.
	Ron McPherson: Ron has studied acting at California State University, Fullerton. His stage credits include Hot L Baltimore, Edmond, Pachuco 1943, and Curse of the Starving Class. Ron is currently studying with the South Coast Repertory Theatre acting program.
	William Crisp: William is excited to be back at CCTG, having a great part of last year’s Shadowlands as Warnie Lewis. Most recently, he was seen as Capt. Von Trapp in The Sound of Music at Whittier Community Theatre. Other favorite roles include Charlie Barker in The Foreigner
	Gretchen Estes: Gretchen is thrilled to be back for her second show with CCTG; the first being The Odd Couple(the Female Version) in October of last year. She has done over 20 shows throughout Orange County including A Company of Wayward Saints where she played an old man by the name of Pantalone. She is currently attending Fullerton College as a Theatre major and plays percussion in the Crystal Cathedral Hour of Power Orchestra. She would like to thank Dale, the wonderful cast and everyone at CCTG for making this a great experience. She dedicates this show to her mother and the memory of her father for all they have done for her . “Je vais bien, Papa.”
	Dale Jones: Dale is glad to be back directing his sixth show at Cypress Civic Theatre, following Born Yesterday, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Don’t Dress for Dinner, A Christmas Carol and My Pinocchio. He has directed numerous shows at San Clementre Cabrillo Playhouse, Main Street Players, and the Curtain Call Dinner Theatre. As an actor, Dale has appeared at many local venues, including South Coast Repertory. Some of his favorite roles are Horace Vandergelder in Hello Dolly!, Ali Hakim in Oklahoma! And Clem Rogers in The Will Rogers Follies. Currently he is appearing with Killer Entertainment, performing murder mysteries at the Wyndham Hotel in Costa Mesa. During the day, Dale teaches drama in the Fullerton School District, as part of the All The Arts For All Kids program, bringing art, music, dance and drama to elementary school children.