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OPENING NIGHT KELSCABARET PRESENTS:

LA CABARET: MUSIC. ART. LIVE!

Hosted by: Kelsey Redmond and Tj Punchard

May 23, 2023, 7:30pm

 

IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:

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IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:


 

HOSTS

KELSEY REDMOND AND TJ PUNCHARD: “THERAPY”

Kelsey Marie-Redmond Gomez (she/her), better known professionally as Kelsey Redmond, has been acting and singing since the age of five. Her pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry led to her fulfillment of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Kelsey’s professional acting career has now brought her back to Southern California, where she continues to delight audiences via stage and screen. You may have seen her perform in the Hollywood Fringe Festival, infomercials, professional improv comedy shows with ImprovCity, sketch comedy shows at The Second City Hollywood, TV, films, webseries, or singing in various events and cabarets. She has won several awards for her performances over the years and is thankful for the opportunity to continue doing what she loves.

Kelsey is the owner of KELScabaret and is the creator of "OC Cabaret: Music. Art. Live!"--a monthly theatrical variety show that celebrates the many talents of artists near and far. The show opened for the first time in March 2022. She sends a massive thank you to Tj Punchard and all the cast and crew of "LA Cabaret: Music. Art. Live!" Her dream of having cabarets is growing into LA and beyond all thanks to the support of those who make this show possible. Adrian, I love you! Thank you for your support and for believing in me.

Tj Punchard [he/him], writer and director of No Greater Love: The Musical Tours: Cinderella (Prince Topher), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Advent Carol (John/Gabriel), No Greater Love (Judas/John); Regional: Quasimodo (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Lt (Sweaty) Eddie in Sister Act!, Pirates of Penzance (Frederic), Spelling Bee (Mitch Mahoney - NJACT Perry Award for Best Supporting Actor), A Chorus Line (Richie), Songs for a New World (Man #1 - NJACT Perry Award nomination for best leading actor in a musical), Seussical (Horton the Elephant). Tj has a BFA in musical theatre from Cal State Fullerton, an MA in Animal Behavior, a MA in Clinical Psychology, and currently pursuing his doctorate in clinical psychology. Tj would like to thank God along with his friends and family for the constant love and support. So excited to share this project with you all!

DAELYN CERRUTI: TAP DANCE TO “LIFE OF THE PARTY”

LINDSAY JOHNSON: “NO MAN LEFT FOR ME”

Lindsay Johnson grew up in the Musical Theater world and never left! Since then, she has been directing, choreographing and performing all over Southern California. She received her BFA in Theater Arts from CSU Fullerton. Regional Directorial credits; Suessical!, Mary Poppins, School of Rock, The Addams Family, Grease and Into the Woods. Regional Choreography credits; Carrie, A Chorus Line, Sona Tera Roman Hess (Garland Nominee), Bye Bye Birdie and Once on this Island. Regional Performance credits; Legally Blonde (Scenie Nominee), Aida (Scenie Nominee), All Shook Up (Inland Theater League Award), The Drowsy Chaperone, Light in the Piazza and Annie Get Your Gun. She has been seen onstage with such talents as Natalie Cole and Kenny Loggins. Lindsay is the resident choreographer and dance teacher at Performing Arts Studio West, a program for adults with disabilities.

TJ PUNCHARD: “SHANNON” (ORIGINAL PIECE)

 

 

CHRISSY HEALEY: “ALWAYS STARTING OVER”

Christina (Chrissy) Healey is an LA-based actor with experiences in musical theater and live performance. She holds a BFA in Acting from Arcadia University and a Master's in Higher Education from Purdue. Chrissy is a character performer with Princess and Me Parties and has recently appeared in The Cover of LIFE (Elite Theatre Co.), Cabaret (Conundrum Theatre Co.), and The Wild Party (Conundrum Theatre Co.). Chrissy's next project will take her overseas on contract with Disney Parks and Resorts. She would like to thank TJ for inviting her to perform and her family for always believing in her. Big kiss to Ryan. christinahealey.com

 

JUSTIN BUDDS: “I BELIEVE”
 

Justin is so honored to join the inaugural LA Cabaret. When not singing here you can find him performing across the state of California with the Murder Mystery Company and streaming on Twitch. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!

 

Instagram: Justin_Budds_Actor

Twitch: twitch.tv/buddslightyear

 

KELSEY REDMOND: “GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD”

 

 

ROHMON: “HOPE”

Rohmon maybe the most underrated, best kept secret in #CHH (Christian Hip Hop) now mostly referred to as “The Godfather of the Genre” Rohmon has a resume and catalog that continues to grow. Rohmon has not only established himself but truly has nothing left to prove. Starting at the young age Rohmon is still making albums and performing to this day. His original record label, “GTG’Z Records” has now transformed to the multi-faceted “Heritage Park Productions” where he currently serves as President. He continues to produce record and now adds films, podcasts, and music.

Social media:
Ig: @rohmonm
FB: Rohmon Merchant

HANNAH HARRISON: “A QUIET THING”

Hannah (she/her) is a graduate of the University of Portland where she received her B.A. in theatre and communication. Her past credits include The Moors, Company, The Penelopiad, Silent Sky, and the devised piece, Where is Home? for which she received an Irene Ryan acting nomination for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. She currently spends time at the Disneyland Resort with the Imagination Campus, facilitating leadership workshops and coordinating performing arts workshops.

 

MEGAN DAVIS: “WITHOUT WORDS IN THE WAY”

Megan is an actress and she lives in Los Angeles.

 

GREY FLETCHER: POETRY

Grey Fletcher (They/Them/Theirs) is a poetry enthusiast. They first discovered their love for poetry at a very young age. Ever since the 3rd grade when they first learned about it. Buying countless books of poetry including Silverstein books. Their love didn’t stop at reading poetry but they also fell in love with reciting them as well. So much so that they competed for it as a young child. They are ecstatic to have the opportunity to reconnect with this lost part of themself.

 

 

LINDSAY AND TJ: “SUDDENLY SEYMOUR”

 

JACKIE LOEB: "OUT HERE ON MY OWN", "CHER"

Jackie Loeb is a comic, actor, musician and world-renowned sugar and carb addict. As seen on Superstore, Better Things, an Instagram commercial for personalized socks and the Emmy nominated animated Netflix series ‘Trash Truck’ where she voices the role of Ms. Mona, a worldly and wise Australian rat.

Jackie graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a useful-adjacent degree in Performing Arts. She has worked as a stand-up comic her entire adult life and was the winner of the Australian Mo Award for Best Live Comedy Act.

When not performing, Jackie can be found loitering at Ralphs waiting for BBQ chickens to go on sale.

 

KELSEY AND TJ PUNCHARD: “FOR GOOD”

 

END OF SHOW

Thank you to everyone who made this show possible!

If you would like to make a donation to LA Cabaret, thank you! Please Venmo @kelscabaret or place cash donations in the provided baskets at the vendor and concession tables.

See you all next month on June 20th!

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