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| West Coast Premiere Production OUR LEADING LADY By Charles Busch Directed By Brady Schwind February 19 - March 8, 2009 A brilliant new comedy from the Charles Busch, the outrageous mind behind THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE and SHANGHAI MOON.
April, 1865. The week the Civil War Ends, legendary actress Laura Keene has only one ambition. President Lincoln simply must attend her closing night performance at the Ford’s Theatre! Her only obstacle – the hackneyed group of supporting players she’s been saddled with. As Laura moves ruthlessly towards her goal, she and her theatrical troupe must face an inevitable collision with history. with Gillian Doyle* (Laura Keene), Robert Youngs* (Harry Hawk), Rita Hull* (Maude Bentley), Tracy Ahern* (Clemintine Smith), James Jaeger* (W.J. Ferguson), Carla Valentine (Madame Wu-Chan), Kathleen Taylor (Verbena de Chamblay), Michael Tatlock* (Gavin de Chamblay), and Michael Prohaska* (Major Hopwood). *denotes member of Actors Equity Association. The creative team includes: Vali Tirsoaga (Scenic Design) Ric Zimmerman (Lighting Design), Michael Aldapa (Hair and Wig Design), and Christen Jackson (Assistant Director / Production Manager). In a special arrangement with Manhattan Theatre Club, the Neighborhood Playhouse staging will use the original costumes designed for the New York production by multiple Tony nominee Jane Greenwood. Diana Mann will serve as costume coordinator. 
Los Angeles Premiere Production  PARADEMusic & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Book by Alfred Uhry Directed by Brady Schwind
Musical Direction by
David Sateren Choreography by Imara Quinonez July 10- 27, 2008
Based on the true story of Leo Frank, wrongly convicted of the murder of thirteen year old Mary Phagan in Atlanta, Georgia in 1913, PARADE recounts the press frenzy and public hatred surrounding the trial, and his wife’s crusade for justice. In a time of religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, this stirring musical explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds.
of religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, this stirring musical explores the endurance of love and hope against all the odds.
A powerful theatrical event in the spirit of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD and THE CRUCIBLE, The Neighborhood Playhouse is honored to present the first fully staged, professional production of this important Tony Award winning musical in Los Angeles. with Craig D'Amico* (Leo Frank) Emily Olson (Lucille Frank) Aileen Scott (Mrs. Phagan) David Fairchild* (Old Soldier / Judge Roan) James Larsen (Britt Craig) Michael Hovance* (Hugh Dorsey) Jessica Plotin (Sallie Grant Slaton) Tareek Lee Holmes* (Jim Conley) Ryan Amador (Frankie Epps) Gordon Wells* (Mr. Peavy) Loren Smith (Newt Lee) Tawny Dolly* (Angela) Alissa Anderegg (Mary Phagan) Carly Menkin (Essie) Chris O'Connor (Tom Watson) Michael Tatlock* (Governor Slaton) Marcy Agreen (Monteen) Michael Prohaska* (Luther Rosser) Ross Love (Riley) Mike Tushaus (The Young Soldier / Fiddlin' John) Megan Dorn-Wallenstein (Iola Stover) and an ensemble featuring Allison Mattiza, Keith Barletta, Laura M. Hathaway, Leslie Morris, Ian Littleworth, Lizzie Jester, Rachel Baumsten, and Rashel Mereness
*denotes member of Actors Equity Association
The creative team includes: Assistant Director Christen Jackson, Scenic Designer, Helen Fearon, Costume Designer, Karen Cornejo, Lighting Designer, David Fairchild, Sound Designer, Michael Juneau, and Hair Designer, Michael Aldapa. 
AMADEUS By Peter Shaffer Directed by Brady Schwind 
What happens when mediocrity recognizes itself in the face of genius? Especially when genius comes in the form of a vulgar child prodigy? This is the challenge posed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the greatest composer of all time, unknowingly becomes the battleground of envious court composer Antonio Salieri’s strife with God.
with Lois Bourgon, Jane Childerhose, Karin Frasier, Michael Frasier, Michael Hovance*, James Larsen, Evan McNamara*, Jack Messenger, Bob Miller, Chris O'Connor, Bill Pence, Richard Perloff*, Afton Quast, Perry Shields, Michael Tushaus* *denotes member Actor's Equity Association 
 The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Book, music and lyrics by Rupert Holmes
Directed and Choreographed
by Brady Schwind
Musical Direction by David Sateren July 13 - 28, 1997
"Winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical! 'Don't Quit While You're Ahead' in this hilarious musical comedy based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The actors of the 'Music Hall Royale' reenact the story of the upstanding young Edwin Drood, who mysteriously disappears and is presumably murdered. But who did it? Was it his treacherous rival, John Jasper? The infamous Princess Puffer? Reverend Chrisparkle? Somebody else? In the end, the audience decides by voting on the ending!"
Dramatis Personae
Jonathan Kruger,* Bill Pence, Jim Goodrich, Katie Alexander, Karin Frasier, Lois Bourgon,* Rashel Mereness, Eric Cajiuat, Alison Robertson,* Tom MacDonald, Suzan Fairchild,* Michael Frasier, Scott Camden, James Jaeger,* Ruth Beigle, Chauntelle O'Loughlin, Theresa McCoy, Leslie Morris, Susie Zimmerman, Wendy Walker, Gene Ogle, Steve Freije, and Ron Eisma
* denotes member of Actor's Equity Association
  All photographs (c) David Fairchild Studios
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