The Royal Underground presents "Jekyll & Hyde: The Gothic Musical"

JONATHAN REISFELD (Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde) is excited, humbled and thrilled (in no particular order whatsoever) to be making his debut at Royal Underground! An active member in local theatre, Jonathan just finished his role as Joe in Altarena’s Theatre’s successful run of The Spitfire Grill. Recent productions have been: Bat Boy as Mrs. Taylor/Reverend Hightower, Oh My Godmother as Payne, and Merrily We Roll Along as Jerome. When not performing theatre, Jonathan can be seen in benefits and cabaret venues through out the San Francisco Bay Area. This December will mark Jonathan's third year performing in Yosemite for The Bracebridge Dinners. When not performing, Jonathan enjoys seeing and supporting live music, and eating a good knish, yah know what I mean?!

MOLLY GAZAY (Lucy Harris) is thrilled to be working with The Royal Underground in their production of Jekyll & Hyde. Molly has been working as an actress in the Bay Area for the past few years doing an array of theatre and film. Some of her credits include: Angel in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (ATC), Alice in PornoZombies (RTE), Curley’s Wife in Of Mice and Men, An Usherette in A Day in Hollywood, A Night in Ukraine (SP), Spoon Balata in Americana Absurdum (RTE), and Currently she can be seen as Dee Dee Dulce and many other characters in Tony and Tina’s Wedding at Fisherman’s Wharf. Film Credits include: Gun Shy, Playing for the Masons and Moments in our Country’s History. Molly would like to thank her friends, fellow cast mates and the staff for being amazing. The Abasolo and Ward Families, her family and especially Dad for sitting through yet another show where she’ll be raped, killed and playing a prostitute. Now, lets find out “What’s behind the Façade.”

HOLLY NUGENT (Emma Carew) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Jekyll & Hyde for her first production with Jerica Productions/Royal Underground Theatre Company. Holly graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory, and has working in Television, Theatre and Film all over the Bay Area. Recently, she has been seen in Ray of Light's I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Morris Bobrow's Shopping! The Musical and the hit Off-Broadway Show Tony and Tina's Wedding. Holly recently won the award for Best Actor for the San Francisco Seven Day Film Festival for her work in the short film Look Both Ways, and can be seen playing a Siamese Twin on the upcoming San Francisco based TV series "Trauma". She would like to thank her wonderful husband, Arik for all his love and support! www.HollyNugent.com

CHRIS MORRELL (John Utterson) is an actor, director, and playwright originally from Southern California. He first trained with the Laguna Playhouse Repertory program, and performed in numerous youth theatre productions. He then attended UCLA's Theatre, Film, and Television program, where he obtained his BA in Theatre with an emphasis on Acting. Chris moved to the Bay Area a year and a half ago and was graciously welcomed into the fold at the New Conservatory Theatre Center. Some favorite shows include Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, the Bay Area Premiere of Tony award-winning The History Boys, and his most recent work, Terrance McNally's Some Men. Chris is also shortly making his film debut in Virgin of the Candles. Chris is honored and excited to be a part of this production, and can't wait to begin work on Royal Underground's upcoming production of RENT. Thank you to my friends and family!

DOUGLAS MANDELL (Sir Danvers Carew – Double Bass/Alto Horn/Electric Bass) has been singing and playing instruments for as long as he can remember. Douglas played the role of Larry (Double Bass/Alto Horn) in the Underground’s production of Company last season. He is the tenor section leader at St. Stephen's Church, Belvedere, and has performed in a number of shows with the Lamplighters in San Francisco, most recently singing the role of the Fakir in The Secret Garden. Among his favorite roles are Mack the Knife in The Threepenny Opera, the Magician in The Consul, and the Governor in Candide. In addition to singing and acting, Douglas has been active for many years in the instrumental scene, playing Renaissance instruments (shawm, sackbutt, recorder, gittern, lute, and drum) with The Festival Consort, and playing electric piano and cornet with a funk band, BRO. As you can see from the above list, he just couldn't make up his mind what he wanted to play when he grew up...

MATTHEW INGLE (Simon Stride) is thrilled to be in his first production with Royal Underground/Jerica Productions. He has acted in the Bay Area for the past nine years most recently as Hamlet in Hamlet and as Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty. He would like to thank Enrico and Jerianne for giving him the opportunity to perform with such a talented group. He lives in San Francisco with his beautiful wife Meghan and strapping young son Jacob, who turned one in September.

CHARLOTTE CASTILLO (Nellie) is thrilled to be making her theater debut with Jerica Productions. As a young child, Charlotte has always had a passion for musicals, plays, music, and dance performances. She has been performing/singing with different bands since her teenage years from the Bay Area to Las Vegas. She is also an active member of the St. Bernard's choir in Tracy and is a cantor as well. Charlotte is very excited about her stage debut performance in Jekyll & Hyde and thanks Jerica Productions for giving her this extraordinary opportunity to work with such talented people. She thanks all of her family and friends for all their constant loving support.

TINA BRAGANZA (Ms. Poole – Piano/Keyboard) Tina is delighted to be back with the Royal Underground after performing as Marta (Piano/Keyboard) in Company last season. She has appeared in numerous productions around the Bay Area and in Boston during her undergrad years. Her favorite productions include The Tempest (Ariel), Into The Woods (Snow White/Witch u/s), and The Rocky Horror Show (Magenta/Columbia u/s) among many others. She has been on the TV shows “Medium”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, and the pilot of the new TV series “The Meant to Be’s”. She can be seen in the films Crossing Over (starring Harrison Ford, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta, & Ashley Judd) and Powder Blue (starring Jessica Biel, Patrick Swayze, & Forest Whitaker).

LETICIA DUARTE (Bisset/Lady Proops - Flute) Is thrilled to be returning to The Royal Underground Theatre after performing in their most recent show, Sophistry (President Quintana Matheson). Ms. Duarte has worked with Teatro Vision, Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, Woman’s Will, Cuttingball Theatre, Douglas Morrison Little Theatre, Stage 1 Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre & Willows Theatre Company. Leticia also enjoys acting in the world of commercials, industrials and voice-overs. Leticia is a graduate of UCLA & UCSC. She also continues her studies with Shakespeare &Company, Berkeley Repertory School of Theatre, & Voice-One Studios. Her finest productions to date are her son, Paris & daughter, Ella, whom she loves more than words can say. Look for her work in the fall, playing Gertude in SF Shakespeare Festivals’ Hamlet on tour & in the winter with Active Arts Theatre. As a proud Theatre Bay Area Member, she gives you her most heartfelt thanks for supporting live theatre!

ADRIENNE FRASER (Alice - Violin) is elated to return to The Royal Underground Theater! She most recently played the role of Robin Smith in The Royal Underground Theater's 2009/2010 season opening show of Sophistry. Adrienne first came to the Jerica Productions/The Royal Underground Theater family playing the role of Jenny (Violin) in Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy Company actor/muso in Winter 2009. She studies classical and musical theater voice with Kathy McKee, and is also a student with Studio A.C.T. at The American Conservatory Theater. Adrienne has been seen in such roles as Deidre in I Hate Hamlet, Florinda in Into the Woods, Delightful/Nadine in Dearly Departed, and Emily in Our Town. Adrienne would like to thank her sister, Alexandra for being her hero.

CHARLTON GHOLSON (Lord Savage/Spider - Trumpet) is originally from Houston, TX, and is thrilled to make his Jerica and SF debut with the phenomenal cast of Jekyll & Hyde! A recent graduate of Stanford University, selected roles include Hair (Berger), The Wiz (Wiz), and The Wild Party (Burrs). He would like to thank his loving friends and family for their unyielding support.

NOLAN MECHAM (General Lord Glossop) is a stage, film and voice actor currently residing in Walnut Creek. Although he started late, he has been in dozens of theatre and film projects during the last six years. Credits include (among many others) the play In The Midst of Them (Ivory Arts, 2009 and 2005, supporting roles), as the lead (Jupiter) in the play Olympus On My Mind (Onstage Theatre, 2008), as Karak in Bedfull of Foreigners (Orinda Starlight Theatre, 2008) the feature film Wheels (lead role, Neon Sky Films, 2009, opening in 2010), feature film Devious Inc. (Hella Fresh Films, 2008 - opening this fall). I am so honored and excited to make my debut with this delightful cast and with Jerica Productions in this fabulous musical!

DANAMER SAN PEDRO MERCADO (Lady Beaconsfield – Clarinet/Alto Sax) is excited to be returning to Jerica Productions/Royal Underground Theater with their production of Jekyll & Hyde. Her acting debut was through their production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, where she performed as Sarah (Clarinet/Alto Sax). She comes from a very musical family. It was through her father, Dante, that she inherited his love and passion for music. She learned to play the piano at the early age of five then branched out to the clarinet, guitar and saxophone. She was in the marching band, jazz band and symphonic band at Moreau Catholic High School. High School was where she had a taste of musicals, although it was in the pit, she always wondered what it would be like on the other side. She is very thankful to Jerica Productions for giving her the opportunity to see exactly what it is like. Danamer thanks her family for supporting her in achieving one of her dreams!

RAE TORY (Betty – Harp) is a graduate of San Francisco State University where she studied performance, costume design and fine art. At age 5 she started playing the harp and then moved on to the piano. Her favorite role include "Antonia" in The Tempest, Vice President Dick Chaney in Stuff Happens, and Queen Rosemond in Udu Rock.

TRAVIS VALENTINE (Bishop of Basingstoke) is ecstatic to return the theatre while pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in Directing for Motion Picture and Television at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Having spent over a decade acting, singing and dancing from Carnegie hall to regional theatre he cannot help but be elated to work with such a talented cast. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!

NICK BOSCHETTI (Swing) Nick has enjoyed and performed in musicals since he was a teen and is delighted to be doing his first show with Jerica Productions. “There is nothing quite as moving or indeed, as magical, as the culmination of music and drama on a stage in a live performance.”

	CAST
			JONATHAN REISFELD (Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde) is excited, humbled and thrilled (in no particular order whatsoever) to be making his debut at Royal Underground! An active member in local theatre, Jonathan just finished his role as Joe in Altarena’s Theatre’s successful run of The Spitfire Grill. Recent productions have been: Bat Boy as Mrs. Taylor/Reverend Hightower, Oh My Godmother as Payne, and Merrily We Roll Along as Jerome. When not performing theatre, Jonathan can be seen in benefits and cabaret venues through out the San Francisco Bay Area. This December will mark Jonathan's third year performing in Yosemite for The Bracebridge Dinners. When not performing, Jonathan enjoys seeing and supporting live music, and eating a good knish, yah know what I mean?!
			MOLLY GAZAY (Lucy Harris) is thrilled to be working with The Royal Underground in their production of Jekyll & Hyde. Molly has been working as an actress in the Bay Area for the past few years doing an array of theatre and film. Some of her credits include: Angel in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (ATC), Alice in PornoZombies (RTE), Curley’s Wife in Of Mice and Men, An Usherette in A Day in Hollywood, A Night in Ukraine (SP), Spoon Balata in Americana Absurdum (RTE), and Currently she can be seen as Dee Dee Dulce and many other characters in Tony and Tina’s Wedding at Fisherman’s Wharf. Film Credits include: Gun Shy, Playing for the Masons and Moments in our Country’s History. Molly would like to thank her friends, fellow cast mates and the staff for being amazing. The Abasolo and Ward Families, her family and especially Dad for sitting through yet another show where she’ll be raped, killed and playing a prostitute. Now, lets find out “What’s behind the Façade.”
			HOLLY NUGENT (Emma Carew) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Jekyll & Hyde for her first production with Jerica Productions/Royal Underground Theatre Company. Holly graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory, and has working in Television, Theatre and Film all over the Bay Area. Recently, she has been seen in Ray of Light's I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, Morris Bobrow's Shopping! The Musical and the hit Off-Broadway Show Tony and Tina's Wedding. Holly recently won the award for Best Actor for the San Francisco Seven Day Film Festival for her work in the short film Look Both Ways, and can be seen playing a Siamese Twin on the upcoming San Francisco based TV series "Trauma". She would like to thank her wonderful husband, Arik for all his love and support! www.HollyNugent.com
			CHRIS MORRELL (John Utterson) is an actor, director, and playwright originally from Southern California. He first trained with the Laguna Playhouse Repertory program, and performed in numerous youth theatre productions. He then attended UCLA's Theatre, Film, and Television program, where he obtained his BA in Theatre with an emphasis on Acting. Chris moved to the Bay Area a year and a half ago and was graciously welcomed into the fold at the New Conservatory Theatre Center. Some favorite shows include Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, the Bay Area Premiere of Tony award-winning The History Boys, and his most recent work, Terrance McNally's Some Men. Chris is also shortly making his film debut in Virgin of the Candles. Chris is honored and excited to be a part of this production, and can't wait to begin work on Royal Underground's upcoming production of RENT. Thank you to my friends and family!
			DOUGLAS MANDELL (Sir Danvers Carew – Double Bass/Alto Horn/Electric Bass) has been singing and playing instruments for as long as he can remember. Douglas played the role of Larry (Double Bass/Alto Horn) in the Underground’s production of Company last season. He is the tenor section leader at St. Stephen's Church, Belvedere, and has performed in a number of shows with the Lamplighters in San Francisco, most recently singing the role of the Fakir in The Secret Garden. Among his favorite roles are Mack the Knife in The Threepenny Opera, the Magician in The Consul, and the Governor in Candide. In addition to singing and acting, Douglas has been active for many years in the instrumental scene, playing Renaissance instruments (shawm, sackbutt, recorder, gittern, lute, and drum) with The Festival Consort, and playing electric piano and cornet with a funk band, BRO. As you can see from the above list, he just couldn't make up his mind what he wanted to play when he grew up...
			MATTHEW INGLE (Simon Stride) is thrilled to be in his first production with Royal Underground/Jerica Productions. He has acted in the Bay Area for the past nine years most recently as Hamlet in Hamlet and as Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty. He would like to thank Enrico and Jerianne for giving him the opportunity to perform with such a talented group. He lives in San Francisco with his beautiful wife Meghan and strapping young son Jacob, who turned one in September.
			CHARLOTTE CASTILLO (Nellie) is thrilled to be making her theater debut with Jerica Productions. As a young child, Charlotte has always had a passion for musicals, plays, music, and dance performances. She has been performing/singing with different bands since her teenage years from the Bay Area to Las Vegas. She is also an active member of the St. Bernard's choir in Tracy and is a cantor as well. Charlotte is very excited about her stage debut performance in Jekyll & Hyde and thanks Jerica Productions for giving her this extraordinary opportunity to work with such talented people. She thanks all of her family and friends for all their constant loving support.
			TINA BRAGANZA (Ms. Poole – Piano/Keyboard) Tina is delighted to be back with the Royal Underground after performing as Marta (Piano/Keyboard) in Company last season. She has appeared in numerous productions around the Bay Area and in Boston during her undergrad years. Her favorite productions include The Tempest (Ariel), Into The Woods (Snow White/Witch u/s), and The Rocky Horror Show (Magenta/Columbia u/s) among many others. She has been on the TV shows “Medium”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, and the pilot of the new TV series “The Meant to Be’s”. She can be seen in the films Crossing Over (starring Harrison Ford, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta, & Ashley Judd) and Powder Blue (starring Jessica Biel, Patrick Swayze, & Forest Whitaker).
			LETICIA DUARTE (Bisset/Lady Proops - Flute) Is thrilled to be returning to The Royal Underground Theatre after performing in their most recent show, Sophistry (President Quintana Matheson). Ms. Duarte has worked with Teatro Vision, Actors Ensemble of Berkeley, Woman’s Will, Cuttingball Theatre, Douglas Morrison Little Theatre, Stage 1 Repertory Theatre, Berkeley Repertory Theatre & Willows Theatre Company. Leticia also enjoys acting in the world of commercials, industrials and voice-overs. Leticia is a graduate of UCLA & UCSC. She also continues her studies with Shakespeare &Company, Berkeley Repertory School of Theatre, & Voice-One Studios. Her finest productions to date are her son, Paris & daughter, Ella, whom she loves more than words can say. Look for her work in the fall, playing Gertude in SF Shakespeare Festivals’ Hamlet on tour & in the winter with Active Arts Theatre. As a proud Theatre Bay Area Member, she gives you her most heartfelt thanks for supporting live theatre!
			ADRIENNE FRASER (Alice - Violin) is elated to return to The Royal Underground Theater! She most recently played the role of Robin Smith in The Royal Underground Theater's 2009/2010 season opening show of Sophistry. Adrienne first came to the Jerica Productions/The Royal Underground Theater family playing the role of Jenny (Violin) in Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy Company actor/muso in Winter 2009. She studies classical and musical theater voice with Kathy McKee, and is also a student with Studio A.C.T. at The American Conservatory Theater. Adrienne has been seen in such roles as Deidre in I Hate Hamlet, Florinda in Into the Woods, Delightful/Nadine in Dearly Departed, and Emily in Our Town. Adrienne would like to thank her sister, Alexandra for being her hero.
			CHARLTON GHOLSON (Lord Savage/Spider - Trumpet) is originally from Houston, TX, and is thrilled to make his Jerica and SF debut with the phenomenal cast of Jekyll & Hyde! A recent graduate of Stanford University, selected roles include Hair (Berger), The Wiz (Wiz), and The Wild Party (Burrs). He would like to thank his loving friends and family for their unyielding support.
			NOLAN MECHAM (General Lord Glossop) is a stage, film and voice actor currently residing in Walnut Creek. Although he started late, he has been in dozens of theatre and film projects during the last six years. Credits include (among many others) the play In The Midst of Them (Ivory Arts, 2009 and 2005, supporting roles), as the lead (Jupiter) in the play Olympus On My Mind (Onstage Theatre, 2008), as Karak in Bedfull of Foreigners (Orinda Starlight Theatre, 2008) the feature film Wheels (lead role, Neon Sky Films, 2009, opening in 2010), feature film Devious Inc. (Hella Fresh Films, 2008 - opening this fall). I am so honored and excited to make my debut with this delightful cast and with Jerica Productions in this fabulous musical!
			DANAMER SAN PEDRO MERCADO (Lady Beaconsfield – Clarinet/Alto Sax) is excited to be returning to Jerica Productions/Royal Underground Theater with their production of Jekyll & Hyde. Her acting debut was through their production of Stephen Sondheim’s Company, where she performed as Sarah (Clarinet/Alto Sax). She comes from a very musical family. It was through her father, Dante, that she inherited his love and passion for music. She learned to play the piano at the early age of five then branched out to the clarinet, guitar and saxophone. She was in the marching band, jazz band and symphonic band at Moreau Catholic High School. High School was where she had a taste of musicals, although it was in the pit, she always wondered what it would be like on the other side. She is very thankful to Jerica Productions for giving her the opportunity to see exactly what it is like. Danamer thanks her family for supporting her in achieving one of her dreams!
			RAE TORY (Betty – Harp) is a graduate of San Francisco State University where she studied performance, costume design and fine art. At age 5 she started playing the harp and then moved on to the piano. Her favorite role include "Antonia" in The Tempest, Vice President Dick Chaney in Stuff Happens, and Queen Rosemond in Udu Rock.
			TRAVIS VALENTINE (Bishop of Basingstoke) is ecstatic to return the theatre while pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in Directing for Motion Picture and Television at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco. Having spent over a decade acting, singing and dancing from Carnegie hall to regional theatre he cannot help but be elated to work with such a talented cast. Thanks to everyone who made this possible!
			NICK BOSCHETTI (Swing) Nick has enjoyed and performed in musicals since he was a teen and is delighted to be doing his first show with Jerica Productions. “There is nothing quite as moving or indeed, as magical, as the culmination of music and drama on a stage in a live performance.”