AUSTIN OWEN (Leo Bloom) is delighted to be joining The Producers cast in his national tour debut. Regional: CATS (Central Piedmont); Godspell, Footloose, Fiddler (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). Florida State University (B.M. Music Theatre). Much love to God; cast, technicians and creative team; Renee at About Artists; FSU gang; most of all, his loving family. Find out more about Austin and his latest album release available at www.austintaylorowen.com

JASON SIMON (Max Bialystock) With 9 tours and over 40 regional credits, Jason has performed in every state, province, and country in North America. Some of his favorite roles include: Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), Of Mice & Men (Lenny), Chicago (Mary Sunshine), and Jesus Christ Superstar (King Herod). Jason would like to thank his friends and family for their never-ending support and unconditional love.

NOAH ABERLIN (Ensemble/U.S. Leo) is a Brooklyn, NY native. Some favorite shows include: Grease (KC Starlight), Damn Yankees (North Shore), Carnival (Paper Mill), Contact (2005 national tour), West Side Story (Syracuse Stage), Guys and Dolls (St. Bart’s Playhouse). BFA Musical Theatre – Syracuse University. Enjoy the show!

JOSHUA BENNETT (Jack Lapidus/Guard/Bailiff/U.S. Carmen Ghia, Lead Tenor) is originally from Montana and graduated from Southern Utah University. Most recently, he completed the ’05-’06 national tour of Oklahoma! with NETworks, and was seen in “The Producers: The Movie Musical.” Other credits include: international tour with The Sound of America, dancing with The American Folk Ballet (2202 Winter Olympics) and performing with the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival.

ADAM BROWN (O’Rourke) is excited to be joining The Producers. Some of his previous credits include The Secret Garden (Dickon) and How to Succeed... (Bud Frump). He would also like to thank his friends and family for their support.

JESSE COLEMAN (Franz Liebkind/U.S. Max) Jesse is a proud native of Dayton, Ohio, and is very happy to join The Producers as his first national tour. He recently graduated from Wright State University with a BFA in Acting with an emphasis in Musical Theatre, and is a recognized Actor/Combatant with the SAFD and BASSC.

THAY FLOYD (O’Houllihan) Off-Broadway: Treaty 321! (Lucille Lortel Theatre). Off-off-Broadway: Radium (The Jewel Box), Valentino (The American Theatre of Actors). Regional favorites: A Chorus Line (Richie), Tommy (Acid Queen/Sergeant), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Andre), La Cage (Jacob), and Chicago (Aaron). Training: NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, BFA. Thay thanks the lord; from whom all blessings flow, his parents for their eternal love and NETworks for this fantastic opportunity.

OLIVIA GOODE (Ensemble) Credits: Sweet Charity (DCT); Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide) (Heights Players); Sweet Charity (Charity) (Circle in the Square); Ragtime; Kiss Me, Kate; Chicago, Hello Dolly and more! (Weston Playhouse); Footloose; The Scarlet Pimpernel and more! (MSMT); Of Thee I Sing (LMST). One season with The Paper Bag Players plus first annual New York Musical theatre Festival. Training: NCSA, Circle in the Square Theatre School. Olivia is also a Yogini. Namaste!

JULIA GORETSKY (Shirley/Kiss-me Feel-me/Foreman of the Jury) is thrilled to make her national tour debut! Past credits include: World Goes ‘Round (LA Times Critics Choice), Pippin, Chicago, Working, Red Hot & Cole and Nine. Julia is currently on leave from UC Irvine where she is completing her BA in Drama. Many thanks to God, family, friends, teachers, RH, MD and the NYSP, and especially mom and dad!

LIZ HELMS (Ensemble) National tour debut. Originally from Northern Virginia, Liz attended Oklahoma City University before moving to the Big Apple to pursue her dreams. Credits: Jubilee! (Bally’s Las Vegas), Will Rogers Follies (Reagle Players). “Much love and thanks to everyone who has supported me through the years, especially my family. This is for you!”

LAUREN KADEL (Swing/Dance Captain/U.S. Hold-me Touch-me) Originally from Wichita, KS, Lauren, a current UC Irvine student, is thrilled to be a part of her first national tour. Credits include: Cabaret, Kiss Me Kate (UCI); Oklahoma!, Me and My Girl, Footloose!, Annie Get Your Gun, Goodnews! (MT Wichita). Thanks to a great cast, friends, and family for their love and support. “Strength, courage, & wisdom.” – India Arie

ALLISON MARCHESE (Ensemble) is very excited to join the cast of The Producers! Tours: 42nd Street (Ensemble, U/S Dorothy). Regional: Titanic (Marion Thayer), A Chorus Line (Bebe), Anything Goes (Virtue), Evita (Ensemble, Tango), Oklahoma! (Ensemble, Dream Laurey), Carousel (Ensemble), Guys and Dolls (Hot Box Girl.) Thanks to my family for their love and support.

KARYN McNAY (Usherette/U.S. Ulla) hails from Quincy, IL and is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University. She most recently played Gertie Cummings in the national tour of Oklahoma! Her favorite regional credits include A Chorus Line (Val, Sheila), Footloose (Rusty), Crazy for You (Irene), Beauty and the Beast (Belle) and Noises Off (Brooke/Vicki). Thanks for everything Mom and Dad. I love you!

BRAD NACHT (Roger DeBris/U.S. Max) hails from Damascus, MD and is a graduate of Catholic University in Washington, DC. Brad was most recently seen as Dave in the national tour of The Full Monty. Favorite roles: Kiss Me, Kate (Fred); The Fantasticks (El Gallo); South Pacific (Emile De Beque). Brad sends his love to his family in MD, and to his best girl Happy.

TRAVIS NESBITT (Bryan/U.S. Carmen Ghia), a recent graduate from the Boston Conservatory’s BFA program, couldn’t be happier to be playing a singing Nazi. Four-time soloist with the Boston Pops. Credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Big River (Huck), Peter Pan (Peter), The Good Woman of Setzuan, Cabaret, Shadow Box. A ridiculously huge thanks to his friends and especially to his biggest fan – mom.

ERIKA ODEGARD (Ensemble/U.S. Ulla) started her dancing career at the age of three. She was the smallest and most uncoordinated Oompa Loompa. She went on the study at DeFore Dance Foundation, Orance County High School of the Arts, Interlochen Arts Academy, Joffrey, Alvin Ailey and University of CA Irvine. This is her first professional show and she looks forward to doing many more!

ELIZABETH PAWLOWSKI (Ulla) is proud to be making her national tour debut! Originally from New York City, she graduated with a B.A. from Wagner College, she most recently performed in Funny Girl with the Broadway Palm in A.Z. Favorite credits include: Chess (Florence), Cinderella (Cinderella), Titanic (Mrs. Astor). Thanks to God and family for all their love and support. Kocham was.

CHRIS SUCHAN (Swing/U.S. Roger) National tours: Crazy for You (Billy, Cowboy Trio), 42nd Street, Moscow Company (Ensemble); Norwegian Crown (Jean Ann Ryan Company). Chris is originally from the Washington, DC area and resides in New York City. He has been in numerouse stage productions and several dance companies. He thanks his friends and family for all their support. Enjoy the show!

HEIDI SUHR (Usherette/Lick-me Bite-me/U.S. Hold-me Touch-me) says duh to being a part of this hilarious show! A Millikin grad with a Musical Theatre B.F.A., she most recently performed in NYC in Jesus Christ Superstar and toured with Saturday Night Fever as Annette. Much love to mom, daddy, M&M, Bella, Mr. Forman, Lisa and my insanely brave friends who chase dreams. And always Steve.

TRICIA TANGUY (Hold-me Touch-me) is thrilled to be making her touring debut. Merry-Go-Round Playhouse: Show Boat (Ellie), Jekyll & Hyde (Lucy U/S), Beauty and the Beast (Wardrobe U/S) Mame, Funny Girl. Favorite roles: Violet (Violet), Seussical (Bird Girl), The Music Man (Zaneeta Shinn). National Anthem soloist for The Cleveland Indians. B.F.A. Musical Theater, Ithaca College. Thanks to my family, friends, Rachel Hoffman.

ALLYSON TOLBERT (Ensemble) hails from St. Petersburg, FL and is a recent graduate of the University of Florida where she received her BFA in musical theater performance. She is thrilled to be making her touring debut with The Producers. She would like to thank her friends and family for their constant support especially, and most importantly, mom.

COLIN TRAHAN (Mr. Marks/Jason Green/U.S. Max, Franz, Roger) is from New Orleans, LA. National tours: Oklahoma! (Ali Hakim), Will Rogers Follies (Wiley, Will U/S), George M! (Sam Harris). Regional theatres: The Fireside Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, Papermill (NH). Shows: West Side Story (Riff), The King and I, Singin’ in the Rain, She Loves Me, Anything Goes, South Pacific, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cyrano, Beauty and the Beast. Love to family and Jessica. Go Saints!

MATTHEW WADE (Kevin/Donald Dinsmore/Judge/U.S. Leo, Franz) is ludicrously overwhelmed to join The Producers. Recent credits include: Oklahoma! (National tour), A Chorus Line (Bobby), My Way (Man 2), The Last 5 Years (Jamie), Ragtime (Tateh), Not About Nightingales (Canary Jim) and Smokey Joe’s Café. Equally ludicrous thanks to my incomparable family and friends.

JOHN WEST (Carmen Ghia) is elated to make his national tour debut in this dream show! He is originally from Huntingdon, TN and a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, where credits included Sweet Charity (Oscar) and Bat Boy: the Musical (Parker.) Professional credits include the Historian in The Lost colony (Terrence Mann, dir.) and rols at Seaside Music Theater. “Elskede til alle!”

THAD TURNER WILSON (Swing/U.S. Lead Tenor) is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. BFA from University of Cincinnati- CCM. Regionally: Cats (Rum Tum Tugger), Footloose (Ren McCormack), Forever Plaid (Frankie), Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter). Tour debut! Much love and thanks to friends and family for their constant support. For Mom and Courtney.