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
Set Designer: McKenna Carpenter
Set Painters: Brittany Arwine & Liz de la Torre
Wardrobe Coordinator and Costume Designer: Diana Carrera
Stage Manager: Cullen Law
Projection Designer: Danny Karapetian
Audio Engineer: Adam Stilson
Assistant Stage Manager: Gunner Pettypool
Camera Operator: Hunter Irvine
Production Assistant: Rebekah Raun
Orbison Singer-Guitar: Ben Hale
Orbison Singer Alternate-Guitar: Mikhail Roberts
Female Singer: Kathleen McCann
Female Singer-Guitar: Roz Harding
Female Singer Alternate: Brooke Harte
Keys: John Houston
Lead Guitar: Brian Bissell
Bass: Cameron Carrus
Ben has lead a multifaceted career in live music, recording and musical theater. He has performed professionally as a singer for over 18 years and is also an accomplished songwriter. He’s toured across the United States and Canada for the last decade performing both original music and tributes to the great musical icons Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison and more.
Select credits Include Phantom of the Opera-Las Vegas (Raoul U/S, Swing), Million Dollar Quarter-Las Vegas, Tuacahn, Hale Center Theater Orem and Sandy (Johnny Cash), Ring of Fire- Syracuse and Vero Beach (Johnny Cash/Man 2), backup singer for Kristen Chenoweth on the American Country Awards, opener for Idina Menzel at Utah Stars, opener for Diamond Rio and Blizentrapper.
Mikhail is delighted to make his debut with Hale Concert Hall! Recently, Roberts starred in Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, and Hundred Days at American Stage Theatre in St. Pete; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at Beck Center for the arts in Cleveland; and was a company member for three years at Asolo Rep in Sarasota. As always, his gratitude goes to the tireless, loving support of his wife Sharon Pearlman, and a huge thanks to all the fine folks with HCH who have spoiled him rotten during the run of this gig. www.mikhailroberts.com,insta: @mikhailroberts
Kathleen McCann is thrilled to be back at the Hale after performing in the Women of 90’s Country. She recently appeared as the Narrator in FiAt Production's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Favorite credits include: Jesus Christ Superstar International/European Tour (x2) directed by Baayork Lee (Mary Magdalene us/Soul Girl), Swing! (Ann/Band Leader) at the Gateway Playhouse, Smokey Joe's Cafe 50th Anniversary National Broadway Tour feat. the Coasters (Pattie), Ave Q (Kate/Lucy), Rent (Maureen), I love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Woman 1), Pump Boys and Dinettes (Rhetta), Blues in the Night (the Woman) at Skylight Opera, SJC Broadway National Tour (Pattie Darcy Jones) with Phoenix Productions, Music Man (Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn), Kiss Me, Kate (Ensemble) at the Hartt Conservatory, and Cumberland Blues (Vocalist) at Studio City Sound. Kathleen also toured as a soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra through 30 cities in Japan, featured on National News. She recently studied professional music and jazz studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Huge thanks to Ben and the entire Hale team!
Roz is a singer/songwriter originally from Orem, Utah. She lived in Nashville for two years where she learned from the very best— writing, touring and performing at venues such as the historical Station Inn, The Local, and various Broadway honky-tonks. In November 2023 she had the amazing opportunity to perform at Julecountry, a country music festival held annually in Eiken, Norway and was invited to become a member of their “Julecountry Opry”.
She currently live in Saint George, Utah and is enjoying the creative inspiration supplied by the beautiful scenery and loving community around her.
Brooke is a vocalist and performer based in Gilbert, Arizona, known for her powerful, soulful, and emotionally expressive voice. She performs across soul and contemporary music, bringing storytelling and heart to every stage. Brooke began her singing journey in musical theatre and still enjoys performing that genre when the opportunity arises. She has shared her music at local coffee houses, community events, and festivals including Arizona’s Elevate Music Festival, connecting with audiences through the joy and emotion of live performance. After a recent break to welcome her daughter, she’s excited to return to performing for new and familiar audiences alike.
John is a pianist/ keyboardist/ vocalist/ touring musician, formerly of the Gladys Knight S.U.V. Choir in Las Vegas, NV. He currently performs in the Eric Dodge Band, with whom he's had the opportunity to share the stage with, Clint Black, Carrie Underwood, LeAn Rimes, John Michael Montgomery, and many more.
John also plays keyboards and sings in several tribute shows, including Waylon/Willie/ Cash, Simon Garfunkel, Billy/Elton, Heart Tribute shows etc. For his "day job" he has been employed since 1998, as a Studio engineer, and session musician, and as such has had the opportunity to perform on hundreds of CDs. He majored in music at S.U.U. in Cedar City, UT with an emphasis on Music Theory, and Vocal performance.
Brian has been seen in many Hale Concert Hall performances plyaing lead guitarist over the last few years. He is an in demand guitarist and music director based out of Las Vegas. He has been a professional guitarist for over 35 years. He has toured across 4 continents and the United States. He recently was the music director and lead guitarist for Matt Goss in Las Vegas at Caesar's Palace.
After a seven year stint in Nashville, TN, Carrus relocated to New York City in May 2021. During his time in Nashville he pursued a broad range of musical styles - from country, western and american roots to rock, blues, soul and ambient music - alongside world-class musicians. He has worked for 100+ artists, touring coast-to-coast and internationally and recording in countless studios. Since moving to New York City, he has become a mainstay of various clubs around Manhattan and Brooklyn. He is also a long-time member of the Wisconsin-based avant-folk collective Holy Sheboygan!"
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