Brett Benowitz
Carl Perkins
Brett Benowitz was born in California and moved to Georgia when he was 7 where he began acting and playing music. At age 13 he learned guitar and fell in love with writing songs. At age 20 while studying abroad in Israel, Brett formed a band and played gigs all over the country and decided to make music his mission in life. After graduating from The University of Georgia in 2011 with a degree in theatre and film studies, Brett moved to NYC to pursue music and acting and quickly booked his first musical, “Born Blue??? directed by Anthony Rapp (Rent). After 8 years in NYC making music and acting, Brett moved to LA to take his creative career to the next level. Recently, Brett appeared in two Super Bowl Commercials, won the Fender Player Plus Studio Session Contest for LA, and gained some fame appearing in viral YouTube videos such as “Ice Cream Man??? and “Smoothie Madness???. You can listen to Brett’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon and follow his IG @ brettbenowitz. Thank you Lamb’s!

Walker Brinskele
Elvis Presley (May 4-July 3)
This is Walker’s first time performing with Lamb’s Players and he would like to thank the creative team, especially Kerry Meads and G. Scott Lacy, for this amazing opportunity! Favorite past roles in Northern California include Tarzan in Tarzan: the Musical at Spreckels, Action in West Side Story at Summer Repertory Theatre, Chadwick in Punk Rock at ACT, Slightly in the Mountain Play’s Peter Pan, Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at MSA, and Roger in Rent at Marin Summer Theatre. At UCLA, where Walker is a rising junior, he has played the Drum Major in Woyzeck and Celestial Body in the world premiere of the new musical Rebel Genius as well as being a member of the annual Bruin’s Care Equity Fights Aids fundraiser performance.

Michael Louis Cusimano
Elvis Presley (Apr 2 - May 1)
Michael is thrilled to return to the Lamb’s stage! Select credits: Once, Big Fish, A Christmas Carol, American Rhythm, at Lamb’s Players; The Last Five Years, The Rocky Horror Show, On The 20th Century at Cygnet Theatre; The Tale of Despereaux at the Old Globe; Girlfriend, Homos or Everyone in America, This Beautiful City at Diversionary; The 39 Steps at Glendale Centre Theatre; Grease at Cabrillo Musical Theatre; Metamorphoses at Santa Barbara Ensemble. TV credits: “Devil in the Details??? and “A Moment in Crime??? on ID. Michael is a 3-time SD Critics’ Circle Award Nominee and won the SD Critics’ Circle Craig Noel Award for “Actor of the Year??? for his body of work in 2019. BFA graduate of Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Follow on IG @koozimano

Brian Dall
Fluke
Brian is so excited to be a part of Million Dollar Quartet. Native to San Diego, Brian has been drumming for the local theatre scene in addition to touring, recording and performing live with various regional and national acts over the last 15 years. Recent Lamb’s Players Theatre Productions have included Mixtape, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Million Dollar Quartet in Vista. Brian also currently plays drums for his wife, singer-songwriter, Haley Montgomery. Thank you to everyone at Lamb’s Players Theatre for putting together a great show and an even bigger thanks to YOU for continuing to support the arts. We hope you enjoy the show!

Charles Evans Jr.
Johnny Cash
Charles is both thrilled and humbled to reprise his role as country legend Johnny Cash, a performance that garnered him a 2019 Craig Noel Award. As an associate artist with Lamb’s Players Theatre, Charles has been in many recent productions. These include Once, Chaps!, The Explorers Club, Twelfth Night and Fiddler on the Roof. He is also a Resident Artist with Cygnet Theatre. Other San Diego credits include work with La Jolla Playhouse, ion Theatre, New Village Arts and San Diego Repertory Theatre. Charles is a BFA Theatre graduate of Stephens College for Women, and a member of Actors’ Equity. All of his love to Cait and Jo. charlesevansjunior.com

Mackenzie Leighton
Brother Jay
Mackenzie Leighton is very happy to be returning as Brother Jay. He is a bassist, composer, and educator from San Diego, CA. He has performed with jazz legends such as Pat Metheny, Donald Brown, and Geoffrey Keezer, and works regularly with Southern California jazz heroes Peter Sprague, Gilbert Castellanos, and Kamau Kenyatta. He has performed at the Carlsbad Music Festival, Ensenada Jazz Festival, Tijuana Jazz and Blues Festival, and Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines. He also works with local theaters including The Old Globe, Cygnet Theater, and Lamb’s Players. His compositions have been featured on recordings by San Diego State University and themattsmithneujazz trio and his own album of original music MLTRIO. He is a lecturer at CSU San Marcos where he directs the Jazz Ensemble and teaches History of Rock, and holds a Masters in Music from San Diego State University. Love to Michaela.

Katie Sapper
Dyanne
What a joy to share theatre again at Lamb’s Players! Katie’s credits at Lamb’s include: June in Smoke on the Mountain, Glinda in Oz* (*world premiere), and of course, Dyanne in MDQ in 2019! Katie has been lucky to work in Southern California since she graduated from St. Mary’s University of MN. Theatres include La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Cygnet, Moonlight Stage Productions, Diversionary, SDMT, SD Rep, and Musical Theatre West. Favorite roles include Mama Who (Dr. Suess... Grinch), Sophie (Mamma Mia), Brenda (Catch Me if You Can), Melody (Bad Jews), Gloria Thorpe* (Damn Yankees *SD Critics Circle Nominee), Hope Cladwell (Urinetown), Kate McGowan (Titanic), Crystal* (Kingdom City- *world premiere LJP), Anne (A Little Night Music), and Betty Shaefer (Sunset Blvd). Katie was a Jimmy Awards Finalist in 2010. Thank you so much for supporting theatre! Thanks Kerry, Bob, Debbie, the incredible dudes of MDQ for being true gentlemen, Jemima, Michon, Heather, Maria, and Ashley & Mark at KMR! All my love to Charlie, and to Ringo. @katiesapper katiesapper.com

Lance Arthur Smith
Sam Phillips
Lance is an actor, writer, and fight choreographer who was last seen at Lamb’s as Sam Phillips in Million Dollar Quartet at Vista’s Avo Theatre. His local credits include The Old Globe, Cygnet Theatre, The Moonlight, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company, Starlight Musical Theatre, ion theatre company, Intrepid Theatre Company, Vista’s Broadway Theater, Scripps Ranch Theatre, New Village Arts, San Diego Musical Theatre, and Welk Resort Theatre. His other regional credits include Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival, ARK Theatre Company, Pacific Conservatory Theatre, Musical Theatre Southwest, and African American Theatrical Ensemble. Mr. Smith is the author of the book Princess Geek. His commissioned plays include The Price of Peace (New Village Arts) and Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play (with Jon Lorenz, San Diego Musical Theatre). Love and thanks to his zillion dollar trio of Colleen, Scottie, and Pepper for keeping him in tempo. www.lanceasmith.com.

Ben Van Diepen
Jerry Lee Lewis
Ben is glad to be back with the Lamb’s family, after playing Jerry Lee Lewis for Lamb’s Players 2019 production of Million Dollar Quartet. National Tours: (Jesus Christ Superstar (Pilate), Million Dollar Quartet (Jerry Lee Lewis, Broadway Across America). Regional: Tommy (Captain Walker), The Toxic Avenger (Toxie), Romeo & Juliet (Tybalt), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Murder for Two (the Suspects), Sweeney Todd (Anthony). His work in films, tv, and commercials has been seen nationally and internationally, but he is proud to call Southern California home. Thanks to Joann for your unwavering love and support.

Angela Chatelain Avila
Understudy - Dyanne
Angela is elated to once again be gracing the Lamb's stage. Audiences may remember her from her run in Ken Ludwig's Baskerville, as well as Belle in A Christmas Carol, The White Rabbit in Alice, Claire in MiXtape, and Ex Girlfriend in Once. Other favorite roles include Mary Lou in Cowgirls (Pioneer Theatre Company, Mountain Playhouse), Esmerelda in Hunchback of Notre Dame (Hale Center Theater), The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Hale Centre Theatre Orem), and a Singer/Dancer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Angela is a proud member of Actor's Equity. As always, thanks to Will for his constant love and support.

Beau Brians
Understudy - Jerry Lee Lewis
BEAU BRIANS is excited to be back at Lambs after playing Dennis in Smoke on the Mountain. Stage: Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten(Musical Theatre WeBEAU BRIANS is excited to be back at Lambs! He most recently was seen as Frank Jr in Catch Me If You Can at SDMT. Previous Lamb’s shows include Smoke on the Mountain and Festival of Christmas: It’s Christmas and its Live! Other favorite stage credits include: Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten(Musical Theatre West),Frankie Valli(US) in Jersey Boys(Phoenix Theatre Company), Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde(Candlelight Pavilion), She Loves Me(Actors Co-Op), ClaudioQuest(Chance Theatre), Les Miserables(Diamond Head Theatre) and most recently Billy Hargrove in Netflix’s “Stranger Things Drive Into Experience.??? TV/Film: “Timeless???(NBC), “Journey to Royal???, “Speak Now???, “Zero Tolerance???. Beau is also a screenwriter and his feature film script “MR COOL??? just won the Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival. Phillipians 3:7 epicbeau.comBEAU BRIANS is excited to be back at Lambs! He most recently was seen as Frank Jr in Catch Me If You Can at SDMT. Previous Lamb’s shows include Smoke on the Mountain and Festival of Christmas: It’s Christmas and its Live! Other favorite stage credits include: Nigel Bottom in Something Rotten(Musical Theatre West),Frankie Valli(US) in Jersey Boys(Phoenix Theatre Company), Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde(Candlelight Pavilion), She Loves Me(Actors Co-Op), ClaudioQuest(Chance Theatre), Les Miserables(Diamond Head Theatre) and most recently Billy Hargrove in Netflix’s “Stranger Things Drive Into Experience.??? TV/Film: “Timeless???(NBC), “Journey to Royal???, “Speak Now???, “Zero Tolerance???. Beau is also a screenwriter and his feature film script “MR COOL??? just won the Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival. Phillipians 3:7 epicbeau.comst), Frankie Valli(US) in Jersey Boys(Phoenix Theatre Company), Clyde in Bonnie & Clyde(Candlelight Pavilion), She Loves Me(Actors Co-Op), Claudio in the west Coast Premiere of ClaudioQuest(Chance Theatre), Les Miserables(Diamond Head Theatre) and Pirates of Penzance(Kaiser Black Box). TV/Film: “Timeless???(NBC), “Journey to Royal???, “Speak Now???, “Zero Tolerance???. Beau also produces his own films- some of which ("Art Camp???, “Mr Cool???) have premiered in festivals. Host: World Autism Festival(Vancouver), Life Film Festival(Hollywood). Phillipians 3:7 epicbeau.com

Charlie Gange
Understudy - Carl Perkins
Charlie Gange is thrilled to return to Lamb’s for his first post-2020 production. During the shutdown period, Charlie was seen frequently in Lambs’ online offerings as well as representing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in the 2021 4th of July Celebration Parade in Coronado. Credits include – Lambs: Mixtape; Persuasion; An American Christmas ’15- ’17. Ion: Sunday in the Park with George; Jesus Hates Me; Refuse, or the Golden Door (LJPH WOW Fest). New Village Arts: Return to the Forbidden Planet. Moonlight: Sondheim on Sondheim. Diversionary: Bare. Charlie can be seen performing regularly in various bands and musical acts around San Diego including in his original band Electric Wall. Charlie holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from SDSU. Special thanks to Kerry, Bob, Debbie, Patrick, Colleen, Heather, Maria, the entire cast, crew, and staff, and of course Katie.

Jordan Miller
Understudy - Sam Phillips
Jordan Miller is a Lamb’s Players Company member having been seen in shows such as Camping with Henry and Tom, Big Fish, Festival of Christmas (2019, 2016, 2015, 2014), OZ, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Fiddler on the Roof, and his personal favorite, Les Miserables. He has also served as the fight choreographer for many productions and assistant director for Noises Off and The Miracle Worker. When not performing, Jordan acts on the Patron Services team as a House Manager and Box Office staff member. Together with his wife, Jessica Couto, he also operates Theater For Young Professionals, a private vocal and acting studio dedicated to training youth actors in San Diego (www.typsandiego.org).

Michael Oakley
Understudy - Fluke
A San Diego native, he has performed with the San Diego Opera, Sea World, and Disneyland. He spent several years as a cast member of STOMP in Las Vegas, and lived and worked in Nashville as a professional musician, playing for Kirsten Arian, Mary James, Phil Joel (Newsboys), and 33Miles. He was last seen on the Lamb’s Players stage as Svejc in Once, Stan in Chaps, and choreographed their educational touring group BASH! Additional favorite roles include: Bert in Mary Poppins and Robert Martin in The Drowsy Chaperone. Michael is happy to be back in San Diego enjoying life with his beautiful wife and son. His most recent creative project is playing drums with his band, Love on the Weekend. @michaeloakley @ loveontheweeekend “with 3 e’s???