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Todd Davis (Phantom “Verge”) New to theatre in Orlando is Todd making his debut at Theatre Downtown. He glistens with (insert adjective here) to show Orlando what he’s made of. His favorite past role is Jimmy in the production of A Prayer for My Daughter. He plans to attend UCF’s Bachelor of Fine Arts Theatre Performance program in the spring of 2005. This is one experience he isn’t dreaming about, he’s being it. Much thanks to all of the cast and especially Seth for pushing him until he was black and blue. Literally.

John DiDonna (Frank N Furter) received his bachelors from Syracuse University, and his MFA from UNCG. In this, his 6th production of Rocky Horror, John is celebrating his 20th anniversary playing the role, first essaying it in Syracuse, NY in 1984. A veteran of many theatrical productions as an actor/director/playwright, most recently John directed the critically acclaimed Long Day's Journey into Night for Theatre Downtown. Among his many directing credits he has helmed Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Quills, 2004's Fringe Hit The Blue Room, Killer Joe, The House of Yes, The Iceman Cometh and The Tempest. As an actor DiDonna has been seen on stages in plays from Shepard to Shakespeare, including True West, Tony n Tina's Wedding, Romeo and Juliet, Chicago, The Crucible, Bloody Poetry, Extremities, Midsummer Night's Dream, Three Penny Opera and The Conduct of Life. His next work with Theatre Downtown includes the premier of his new play in the OSF's Playfest in January, and his production of Oedipus the King will premier in April 2005 in Downtown Orlando. John is an adjunct professor at SCC, VCC and Barry University.

Ward Ferguson (Eddie/Dr. Scott, Music) is thrilled to be making his debut at Theatre Downtown and in Rocky. His infatuation with the show began with the movie, the only film he's ever been frisked before seeing. He has also enjoyed his expanded role as vocal director and musical co-producer. It has been a hectic but rewarding challenge to help Seth put our own stamp on this show. Ward, who holds a BFA from Auburn University can be seen singing around town in various un-named theme parks and conventions, as well as at Slueth's Mystery Dinner Shows. Ward wants to thank the children for making this experience even that more rewarding. Remember the children.

Sarah French (Janet Weiss) Sarah is thrilled to be back at Theatre Downtown where she was last seen as Myra in The Long Goodbye. Big thanks to Seth for allowing me to be a part this "wild and untamed thing", to the cast and crew for making this a wonderful experience, to Fran and Frank for the good work they do, to Lauren, Yvonne and everyone at Art's Sake Studios for supporting me, to Jeff Lindberg for being my best friend, to Missy for being my biggest fan, and especially to my mom for not bringing my grandmother to see this.

Stephen French (Riff Raff) - Stephen is thrilled to wallow in his deviant nature and become Riff Raff for a second time since Theatre Downtown's hit production of Rocky in 2000. He has been performing for over 20 yrs. and has worked on stages throughout Central Florida as both actor and director. Stephen can be seen regularly at Sleuth's Mystery Dinner shows in 26 different roles, Capone's dinner and show, and at a theatre near you. "Thanks and innappropriate gropes to Seth and a stellar cast & crew for a truly titilating experience."

Tyler Garr (Phantom “Trixie”) Tyler, a 20-year-old theatre major at Valencia is very happy to be sharing the stage with so many talented people in this production of Rocky Horror. She would like to thank the cast and crew for an incredible experiance as well as Jodi and Seth for putting together a great show. She adds, "It's been great, and for those of you who know what I'm talking about..."think of the children!"

Josh Geoghagan (Phantom “Victor”) is very excited to make his debut at Theatre Downtown in The Rocky Horror Show. That's a polite way of saying he's peeing himself right now. Favorite past credits include: Eddie McCuen in The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Garry / Roger in Noises Off, and oddly enough, a Phantom two years ago in The Rocky Horror Show. To the cast and crew he would like to say thank you very much.

April Goins (Phantom “Chloe”) is happy to be making her stage debut at Theatre Downtown. She has previously been seen (mostly naked) with the Boys Scouts and AntiBabe. Special thanks to Elton, Jodi, Seth, and Ward for teaching me everything I needed to know.

Tammy Goode (Phantom “Iris”) is very excited to be performing in her first show at Theatre Downtown. She has previously portrayed Janet and Magenta with the Rich Weirdoes, and Buffy Summers in Once More With Feeling in Tampa and San Francisco.

Katrina Johnson (Columbia) - Katrina is very excited to be doing yet again another production of Rocky Horror, this time playing a girl, having played Eddie and Dr. Scott in Moonlight players production of Rocky in 2001. Katrina has been performing since she was 5 yrs. old and hopes to continue performing til she's dead. Some of Kat's favorite roles have been Rizzo in Grease and The Narrator in Joseph. To Seth, thanks for a wonderful experience and I hope I get to work with you again someday. To a fantabulous cast and crew lets give these people a show they'll never forget. And to my mom, I hope you don't have a heart attack from seeing this show, Love you.

Seth Kubersky (Director/Designer) is proud to be directing his first production at Theatre Downtown, where he has previously worked on Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Ride Down Mt. Morgan, and Streetcar Named Desire, among others. He was production manager for SoulFire on shows such as Tony & Tina’s Wedding, Lonesome West, and Killer Joe, and has designed and produced for The Vine Theatre and Orlando Fringe Festival. He produces The Rich Weirdoes in The Rocky Horror Picture Show for Universal Studios, where he has worked as an entertainment supervisor. His travel and theatre review have been published by Jim Hill Media and Intrepid Traveler. Special thanks and much love to my family, Frank and Fran, John, Jodi, and the most fearless and talented cast and crew I’ve ever worked with.

Natalie Kuritzky (Magenta) When not keeping brother Riff amused or assisting him in the lab, Magenta can be found masquerading as human actress Natalie Kuritzky, and in this guise has been seen portraying Eva Peron in Evita at the Helen Stairs Theatre (for which she won a Golden Lyre), Gussie in Merrily We Roll Along at IceHouse, Fanny Brice in Funny Girl at the Mark Two , Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at Osceola, all eight female roles in Jeffrey at The Acting Studio, and Frauline Kost in Cabaret for the Center, to name just a few. She is very grateful to her favorite earthling Eric, who tries so hard to put up with all of these females, human and otherwise.

Jeff L. Lindberg (Simon Lock, The Narrator) A native of Hampton Roads, Va, Jeff went to school in North Carolina, where he studied both Television Performance and Theatrical Performance. Jeff was most recently seen in Valencia Character Company's How I Learned To Drive, the 2004 Orlando Fringe Festival in Whipping Wally Wonker (Wally Wonker) and the Orlando premiere of Bat Boy: The Musical as Dr. Thomas Parker. Currently he is preparing to direct Walton Jones' THE 1940's RADIO HOUR this holiday season for the historic Bay Street Players in Eustis, FL. Jeff is currently an Entertainment Manager at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This show is dedicated to his friend Amanda…though she is more than a 'time warp' away, still guides his life today with her friendship, laughter, love and support.

Elton Litzner (Phantom “Turbo”) is an actor, anarchist, circus freak, dilettante romantic, and wandering mystic. After traveling through Europe, and a brief stint in New York, he found himself here in Orlando. Sharing the stage with this multi-talented cast and crew, who in many ways have become his surrogate family. Special thanks to Seth for his vision, to Jodi and the AintiBabes, and most of all to April (my coffee girl) for being the best partner I could hope for. My love and my life are one.

Kimberly Luffman (Assistant Director) - Kimberly is thrilled to be working with Theatre Downtown again, having last appeared as Cathleen in Long Day's Journey Into Night and Christmas Past in last year's A Christmas Carol. A BFA graduate from the University of Central Florida, she has also performed with the Orlando Shakespeare Festival, Invictus T.C., Rivertown Players, and Storybook Theatre. She also models for Fantastical Photography. Many thanks to Seth for this incredible opportunity, and love to the magnificent cast and crew for their talent, hard work, and friendship. Rock on.

MaeLi Creations (Frank N. Furter Designs) is Amy Andrew Loo and Shelly Henriott. Together they have been designing and costuming for over 10 years in the Central Florida area for parties, festivals, weddings, formal events, and shows such as Born Yesterday, Rocky Horror Show and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Dana Robins (Stage Manager/Master Carpenter)

Steve Schneider (The Guitarist) has been a musician for 27 years -- which will come as quite the surprise to his neighbors, who were under the impression he operated a belt sander. You may know Steve from the higher-profile job he holds in our community: demonstrating tasers for the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Steve would like to thank all of the friends, well-wishers and hangers-on who have helped him ascend to the glittering middle rung of non-Equity theater. Remember Paul M. Wegman 1945-2004

Amanda Stacy (Phantom “Kandi”)

Matthew Trahan (Brad Majors) makes is Orlando debut with RHS after appearing last season at the Cocoa Village Playhouse in Children of Enden and Annie Get Your Gun. His ten-year performing career has taken him all over the country, from concert appearances in Pennsylvania to a two-year stint with the Colorado Springs Repertory Theatre Company, where his favorite credits included Annie Get Your Gun, West Side Story, and Chicago. He would like to thank Mom, Dad, Denise, Karen Laura, and Tommy for their constant love and support, as well as everyone else who has ever believed in him as he turns his sights north to NYC (eventually!).

Jenn Wood (Phantom “Lili”) attended Boston College on the Walt Disney Foundation and Dr. Phillips Visual and Performing Arts scholarships and was thrilled to study with the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. She was the Artistic Director of the Children’s Theatre in Boston and continues to teach and direct children’s productions in Orlando. She thanks Rus for courage, David for patience, and her boys, Kai and Simon, for their unconditional love. (I promise we will catch up on our bedtime stories, little guys.)

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