Queens 'R Wild: Cast and Crew
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(Listed Alphabetically)
Matthew Burlingame (Director/Playwright)
Matthew is well known to Lambda Players' audiences both as a director and playwright and has worked with Lambda Players in one capacity or another for the past ten years. Directing credits include Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Southern Baptist Sissies, Just Us Girls, The Coming Out Party, and the revivals of Sordid Lives and Opening Lines. His plays, Nine Eleven, Written on the Hill and Countess Dracula were well known audience favorites as well as Paperclip Messiah. He thanks the cast and crew for making him look forward to each rehearsal and for their amazing spirit and cohesiveness. He also thanks Rich, Tom, Dave and Kurt for their support behind the scenes, and Clint, Charlie, Eric and his mom for their support in everything.
Eric Jon Cadwell (Chet)
Eric is very happy returning to the Lambda Players stage. It has been too long. Eric received a BFA in Theatre at the University of Nevada, Reno. Right after graduating, he moved to Sacramento and jumped right into working at Lambda. He last worked on Hedwig and the Angry Inch at The Crest, Love! Valour! Compassion!, Sordid Lives (2007), Vanities, Carhops in Bondage (2007), High Risk Romance, and Naked Boys Singing. Thank you to Matthew for giving him this opportunity.
Ben Clinton (Bill)
Ben was just seen in Paperclip Messiah triple cast as Nathan, the waiter and Perry Klienner. He was also one of the leads in the holiday musical The Nun crashers. Ben joined the production late in the game but has enjoyed every minute of it! He thanks everyone for an amazing time!
Bethany Hidden-Cauley (Tami)
Bethany was last seen in Paperclip Messiah as Sister Mary-Alice, in Suspects on the Delta King, and performing with the ICUP Comedy Troupe. Her works with Lambda include Pensacola (Marie), The Kathy & Mo Show (Mo), Nun Crashers (Sally Anne), Six Women With Brain Death (Women 4), Carhops In Bondage (Wanda - 2007/2009), Sordid Lives (Bitsy Mae - 2007/2009), The Lambda Christmas Shows (Lucielle Ball - 2007/2008), Sapho In Love (Persuasion), Jeffrey (Debra Moorehouse), Burnt Fields (The Widow), and Hedwig & The Angry Inch at The Crest (Shees Ezzie). Bethany is a Natomas Charter Graduate and works locally in films (Cheerleaders from Hell, Monster from Bikini Beach, Whispers & Shadows, Curse of the Golden Skull, and the upcoming films Doll Squad vs. The Astro Zombies and Planet of the Vampire Women) and television (Cinema Insomnia). She is a long time member of the Trash Film Orgy, and is one of the hosts of the Sacramento Horror Film Festival. She sends love and thanks to her hubby-love Will.
Kurt Kurtis (Kirk)
Kurt joined the company many years ago as an actor, playing the part of the "Pool Man" in The coming Out Party. He was also cast as Mark Fuller in Southern Baptist Sissies and G.W. in Sordid Lives (twice). Kurt has directed Carhops In Bondage in 2007 and in 2009 for Lambda Player, as well as Burnt Fields, The Christmas Show and Romance by David Mamet. Kurt is currently the tech director for Lambda and is a senior board member. He is happy to be working with Matthew Burlingame again and everyone in the involved in this production. Kurt keeps hinting that he and Matthew are cooking up a late night theater show but isn't going into any more detail yet. He wishes to thank you for supporting community theater.
Steve Lazano (Brandon)
Steve is honored to be taking part in the debut of this production. Born and raised in Sacramento, he began acting in High School. His first role was as Carlino in Wait Until Dark. He attended UCLA, where he earned a degree in World Arts And Cultures. At UCLA he was very active in the Theatre Department, exploring and creating on stage, and working as an Orientation Counselor for all incoming theatre students. This is his sixth production with Lambda Players. Previously he was in Love! Valour! Compassion!, Jeffrey, Romance, Suddenly Last Summer, and most recently he played Joel in Paperclip Messiah. He would like to give a special thanks to Matthew for trusting him with this role. He would also like to thank Lambda Players for making him feel welcome from day one. Thanks to his family and friends for their support, and to this talented cast for making this an amazing experience.
Chad-Jayson Smith (Ronnie)
Chad was born here in Sacramento, but has lived all over the U.S. He was last seen as the troublemaker, Young Patrick, in Paperclip Messiah. He started working with Lambda Players in 2008 with his first role beings J.B. Maddox in Burnt Fields, then the over-the-top character of Bunny in David Mammet's Romance. He is excited to work on this show, and many more to come!
Gary R. Wilson (RJ)
Gary is making his theatrical debut on the Lambda Players stage (not counting his stint as an extra - crazy patient #1 - in a high school production of Harvey). Acting is something that's been on his "bucket list" for quite some time and he finally decided to take the plunge. He's thrilled to be performing with such a talented cast of actors. Gary is a born and raised native of the Sacramento area. He hopes to continue to remain involved with Lambda Players going forward.
Jimmy Joe Young (Victor)
Jimmy is repetitively new to Lambda Players. His last role with the troupe was in a Christmas Special called, "A Very Very Judy Garland Christmas Show Starring Lucille Ball". He would like to thank Matthew for this opportunity and to thank all his friends and family for all the support they give. Thank you!
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