HALE CENTRE THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS:
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HALE CENTRE THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS:
Producers: David & Corrin Dietlein
Program Director: Ben Hale
Concert Program Assistant: Dallin Summers
Lighting Designer: Catherine Andrus
Scenic Designer: Adam Devaney
Set Painting Assistants: Brittany Arwine & Liz de la Torre
Projection Designer: Danny Karapetian
Stage Manager: Danny Karapetian
Audio Engineer: Adam Stilson
Assistant Stage Manager: Roz Harding
Camera Operator: Hunter Irvine
Production Assistant: Rebekah Raun
Vocals: Kiirt Banks
Vocals: Krispin Banks
Vocals: Felicia Penza
Vocals-Keys: Charles Moore
Lead Guitar: Brian Bissell
Bass: Mikey Hachey
Saxophone: Eduardo Arce
Kiirt Banks was born and raised in Dallas, TX. As a child he loved listening to his mother's Motown Records with dreams of becoming a recording artist and actor. After moving to Salt Lake City, he started to get serious about his career. He began performing in numerous concerts with his brother, as the Christian R&B group, KrisandKiirt. He also performed in theatre shows such as To Kill A Mockingbird, Ragtime and In The Heights to name a few. Kiirt has been able to make a positive impact through his career.
Krispin Banks, a Dallas native and one half of the Christian R&B music duo KrisandKiirt, grew up with a musical influence from his mother, & blossomed through singing Gospel and R&B. A retired collegiate & pro basketball player, he relocated with his family to the Salt Lake Valley to focus on acting and music with his brother, Kiirt Banks. As an actor, he’s performed at West Valley Performing Arts, the Eccles Theatre (Logan), and recenlty starred as Booker T. Washington in “Ragtime” at The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre Orem. Krispin is working to release his debut album this summer & Kris&Kiirt are set to release their 3rd single, “Better Way”, in March.
Felicia Penza (pronounced fuh-LEE-see-uh) is a Phoenix-based multidisciplinary artist, director, graphic designer, vocalist, writer, and comedian whose work spans theatre, visual art, music, and storytelling. She has directed productions across the Valley, performed as a vocalist in concerts and cabarets, exhibited her artwork publicly, and written original monologues and plays, most recently publishing her children's book, I Will Always Choose You. Whether she's onstage, behind the scenes, or in front of a mural, her work is rooted in connection. For more information about her creative projects, visit www.busyfee.com.
Charles Moore got his talent from his father who was a classical musician. Like a lot of musicians, Charles started in Church. His professional musical journey started in 1965 when he got the chance to play with a local band that had the House Gig at Smalls Paradise in Harlem. In 1968 he joined the Glass Bottle and recorded a couple of albums. After touring the United States and Europe, he was hooked. In 1971 he put his own Band together and started touring as the opening act for the Commodores, Kool and the Gang, Lou Rawls and many others. In 1995 he put together a 12 piece band to do corporate parties, celebrity weddings and Industry parties in NYC. This same band was picked by Stevie Wonder for his daughter Ayesha's wedding. Charles met with Stevie and made sure everything was on point for the big day. Charles says he will always remember what his Father told him when he first started in 1965, along with buying him his first Wurlitzer electric piano, he said, “Don't get into the Music business to make MONEY, get into it to make MUSIC!”
Brian Bissell has been a staple of the Hale Concert Hall for the last few years, frequently performing as lead guitarist. He is a highly in-demand guitarist and music director currently based in Las Vegas with over 35 years of professional experience. Brian’s extensive career includes touring across the United States and four continents. Most recently, he served as the music director and lead guitarist for Matt Goss at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Mikey Hachey is an electric and upright bass player. Mikey was born and raised in the Los Angeles area and began his 20-plus year career at Disneyland’s Tomorrowland Terrace stage in Anaheim, California. He has also resided in Las Vegas where he was cast on the Cirque du Soleil production of “Viva ELVIS” and then later on “Million Dollar Quartet” at Harrah’s. Most recently, he has toured internationally with the U2 tribute band “L.A.vation”. Mikey has played with many groups, from small singer-songwriter projects to large touring arena production shows. He now lives in Northeast Florida with his wife Elena.
Eduardo Arce is a saxophonist, pianist, composer, audio engineer, and music producer. He graduated from the prestigious Horne School of Music, where he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commercial Music with an Emphasis in Jazz Studies and Musical Production—currently working towards his Master's Degree in Jazz Performance at Youngstown State University. He has had the opportunity to play alongside masters of jazz music such as Eric Marienthal, Chase Baird, Philip Kuehn, Carl Allen, US Jazz Ambassadors, Oscar D' Stagnaro, John Fedchock, and more. Winner of the 2023 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival as principal saxophonist of the Horne School of Jazz Orchestra, in addition to participating in the Berklee Latino circuit sponsored by Berklee College of Music in 2017.