Francesca Ferrari feels honored to embody the soul, spirit, and empathy of the great Janis Joplin. OffB’way: The Radium Girls. Regional: Beautiful (CMTSJ), Split (New London Barn/Transport Group), Smokey Joe's Cafe (Engeman Theater), A Night With Janis Joplin (National Tour, North Carolina Theater, Ivoryton Playhouse), Les Misérables (MUNY). BFA Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory of Music, Esper Studio alum. @fran.cesca.ferrari 

Laura Frye is thrilled to be making her Florida Studio Theatre debut! Recent credits include THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (Pittsburgh CLO), WAITRESS (Pittsburgh Musical Theatre), THE PERFECT MATE (Pittsburgh CLO), ASPECTS OF LOVE (Media Theatre), and BRIGHT STAR (Broadway Theatre of Pitman). BA in Theatre and Music from Muhlenberg College and trained in Physical Theatre at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy. Insta: laura_frye21

Jasmine Lawrence | A native of the Bronx, Jasmine is an alum of the famed LaGuardia Performing Arts High School and Vanderbilt University. Her past credits include the 20th Anniversary National Tour of RENT, A Bronx Tale, Dreamgirls, Guys & Dolls, Hairspray, The Full Monty, and Beehive. Jasmine's career has taken her to prestigious global stages, spanning the United States, China, and Japan. She has graced renowned venues such as the Apollo Theater, Lincoln Center-David Geffen Hall, and the Hollywood Pantages.  My handle is @jazminah

Briana Brooks is excited to be performing at FST! Joy: A New True Musical (Off-Broadway), Once On This Island (1st National Tour), Little Shop of Horrors (Ogunquit Playhouse), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Ogunquit playhouse), Beauty And The Beast (The Zach Theatre), The Color Purple (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina). She is from Los Angeles and a Loyola Marymount University Alum.

Jannie Jones revived the role she co-created in Ethel Waters at FST in 2019. Broadway/Off-Broadway/1st National Tours: The Full Monty (U/S Georgie), Hair (Dionne), Mama I Want to Sing (Sis. Carrie), and Faith Journey (Traci). Regional: Purlie “Aunt Missy” (WBTT), Divas Time after Time (FST), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story “Marlena” (MSMT, Tuacahn, & FST), Caroline in Caroline or Change (WBTT), Lena Younger in Raisin (WBTT), The ‘70s: More Than a Decade (FST), Guitar Girls (FST), Blue Suede Shoes (FST), and Gathering Blue, where she created the role of Annabella (Mt. Gretna Theatre). TV: The Get Down (Cool Herc’s Mom). She has also performed at Carnegie Hall.

Katie Porter is thrilled to be making her FST debut! Nat'l Tour: A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Dilber). Regional: Ain't Misbehavin' directed by Ken Page (Armelia); Arcane: Enter the Undercity (Secret Cinema in assoc. with Riot Games & Netflix); Into the Woods (Witch/Baker's Wife/Cinderella/Rapunzel u/s); Once (Reza); Significant Other (Vanessa); Children of Eden (Lead Storyteller). Repped by ATB Talent. www.katieporteractor.com. @katnappp_ on Instagram.

Nathaniel Beliveau is FST’s Resident Music Director with over a decade of experience in NYC and more than 60 Broadway and regional productions. At FST, he has music directed Lucky Stiff, Feeling Good, Jersey Boys and served as Associate Music Director for Dames at Sea. Other credits include Finding Neverland (Associate MD, North American tour), Mania: The ABBA Tribute (tour), and productions with The Lexington Theatre Company, The Palace Theatre (NH), Royal Caribbean (Mamma Mia!), and Arizona Broadway Theatre. He is also a conductor, pianist, arranger, and vocal coach.

CC Allen is a New York City–based musician and bandleader whose work bridges jazz, theatre, and improvisation. He created Little House, an interactive concert series where audiences help write the music in real time. He has toured nationally with Broadway’s Elf, performed with Carnival Cruise Lines, and been a resident musician with the New Musicals Lab.

Travis F. Welch is a musician and composer who has appeared in theaters all across the country. Selected credits include Chicago (National Tour), the Mac-Haydn Theatre, The Palace Theatre, the Barter Theatre, and many others. His original scores have appeared at The Rose Theatre Omaha, Duke City Rep, Thunder Bay Theater, Underling Productions, and more. He is thrilled to be making his FST debut.

Faun Holley is a classically trained graduate bassist from the University of South Florida. Her repertoire is extensive including performances at Epcot, jazz clubs and with local artists and bands throughout Florida. She is a member of the Florida Wind Band and enjoys pit work for musical theatre because both exemplify her adaptability to a variety of genres. You’ll see her on stage for this production and she hopes you enjoy the show as much as she does!