Reprising his role from 2018, Vinny returns for his 19th Hale production after appearing in West Side Story (Bernardo, ariZoni nominee) and Me & My Girl (Bill, ariZoni winner). Credits: Assassins (Balladeer, SCT), Two Mile Hollow (Christopher, SCT), Los Últimos Cinco Años (Jamie, UCAT), Schoolhouse Rock Live (George, Childsplay), Ella Enchanted (Prince, Childsplay), All Shook Up (Chad, TheaterWorks), 21 Chump Street (Justin, A/C Theatre), Valhalla (Ludwig, N2T, ariZoni nominee). Vinny teaches theatre at Westwood High. www.vinnychavez.com

Jack is excited to be back on stage at Hale! Jack has performed in many theatres across the Valley and was recently nominated for an AriZoni award for his performance in Something Rotten (Nick Bottom, MCC). Other favorite credits include: American Idiot (Johnny, SCP/Greasepaint), RENT (Mark Cohen, SCP/Greasepaint), and Newsies (Pulitzer, VYT). Special thanks to the creative team at Hale for this wonderful opportunity to perform with this amazing cast. Much love to his family, both given and chosen, for their continued support.

Brandt is thrilled to be back on the Hale stage for his 10th show! Past credits include: 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), Beauty and The Beast (Lumiere), and Fiddler on the Roof (Motel). Regional credits include: Mystic Pizza (Ensemble/Tim Understudy) at the Engeman, and Footloose (Teen Ensemble) at the St. Louis Muny. He wants to thank his friends and family for always supporting him. He also wants to thank Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave, and Corrin for giving him this special opportunity!

Kale is so excited to return to this thrilling show after playing Eugene in the 2018 production here at Hale! Favorite Hale credits: Footloose (Ren McCormack), West Side Story (Riff), and A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge). Other favorites: Newsies (Jack Kelly), RENT (Roger), The Secret Garden (Dickon), and The Music Man in Concert (Tommy Djilas). Kale can also be seen on-screen in ads with the NFL, Harkins Theaters, and Arlo Security. He expresses his endless gratitude to the cast, creative team, and his friends and family for their never-ending support.

Brie is elated to return to Hale stage, most noted for her recent work in: Beauty and the Beast (Belle), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee), Lucky Stiff (Annabel Glick), and Brigadoon (Meg Brockie). Other: Secret Garden (Martha), Seussical (Cath in the Hat), two-time recipient for the Open Jar Institute Scholarship, KCACTF Irene Ryan Participant and two-time ariZoni nominee. She thanks her husband DJ, her family, Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave and Corrin, and her fabulous cast and crew. 

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Reece has had so much fun preparing for this show and hope you have as much fun watching! He has performed in numerous shows on the Hale stage including: The Andrews Brothers (Patrick Andrews), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Prince DeLong), and A Christmas Carol. He is incredibly grateful for all of you who have taken the time to see this show, Dave and Corrin Dietlein for the wonderful opportunity, and the sustained support from friends and family. Enjoy the show! @reeceharris7436

Joseph is originally from Mississippi where he got his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Mississippi. His past Hale credits include: Bye Bye Birdie, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Footloose. Additional credits: The Secret Garden, and Little Women at Places Productions, and Chicago, Assassins, Macbeth, and Hair at Ole Miss Theatre. He would like to thank his family and fiancé for their unbelievable support. 

Joshua is happy to be a part of such a talented cast in this jukebox musical! Previously HCT credits include: A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge), Fiddler on the Roof (Fyedka), and Beauty and the Beast (LeFou). @42joshuasouth

Michala is thrilled to be returning to Hale. Some of her past Hale credits include: The Andrew’s Brothers (Peggy Jones), Bye Bye Birdie (Rosie Alvarez), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown), and Something’s Afoot (Lettie). Special thanks to Cambrian, Lincoln, Dave and Corrin for this opportunity, and thank you to her friends and family for all of their support.

Tyler is very excited to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy it as much as he does. "Thank you for being here!"

Stephen lives in Chandler with his wife Tiffany and has been playing string bass/electric bass for the past 20 years. He is a member of the Tempe Symphony Orchestra and has performed in dozens of musical productions over the years. Many thanks to the Dietleins, Lincoln, and cast and crew. He is honored to be a part of this production! “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and flight to the imagination.” – Plato

"It is always a pleasure to perform at Hale." Recent credits include: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn & Patsy Cline and Glen Campbell, John Denver & Kenny Rodgers: A Tribute. Additional credits include: Chaps, The Andrews Brothers, Lucky Stiff and the multi-year sellout hit, Always, Patsy Cline. Greg also enjoys flying and hiking. He earned his GA Pilot's License in 2010, and successfully summited Kilimanjaro (Africa), Island Peak and Everest Base Camp Himalayan Mountains (Nepal).

Cambrian James is well-known for his versatile staging throughout the Valley and nationally. He is a multi-award winning director and choreographer for Tarzan, The Wizard of Oz, Footloose, Damn Yankees and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Cambrian has enjoyed a long career as an actor and dancer in Annie (Daddy Warbucks), Crazy For You (Bobby Child), The King and I (The King) and Hairspray (Edna Turnblad).

Lincoln Wright was last seen on the Hale stage playing the piano for Always... Patsy Cline, Forever Plaid, and Daddy Long Legs. He has music directed over 50 shows at Hale, including Meet Me in St. Louis, West Side Story, Crazy For You, and Hairspray. When not at rehearsal, he's a lawyer with the Udall Shumway law firm in Mesa.