BOUNCE BRING BACK THE PEACE CONCERT 2021

September 27th, 2021

 


CAST

Casting by MUNGIOLI THEATRICALS

Arnold J. Mungioli, CSA


Sean Leon Holland (Flight)

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Kalonjee M Gallimore (future)

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Sean Holland II has starred as Seaweed J. Stubbs in “Hairspray”,Prince Topher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”,Nicely Nicely Johnson in “Guys and Dolls”, Orpheus in Offenbach’s “Orpheus in the Underworld”, Dormont in Rossini's Italian Opera, “ La Scala di Seta”. Sean is currently in rehearsal for Michigan State University's College of Music production of “Serenade to Music” by R. Vaughan Williams & “A Hand of Bridge” by Samuel Barber, where he will be the featured lead tenor.

KALONJEE GALLIMORE (he,him) currently pursues a BFA in Acting at NYU Tisch. OFF BROADWAY: Common Ground (The Actors Temple); REGIONAL: Rock of Ages, Chicago (Theatre Aspen), Cabaret, Mama Mia (Surflight Theatre), South Pacific, All Shook Up (Flat Rock Playhouse), A Brief History of Fire (Alliance Theatre), Dog Sees God (Out Front Theatre), In The Heights (RISPA Theatrical); EDUCATIONAL: Spring Awakening, Pippin (NYU) Kalonjee is proudly represented by BOALS, WINNETS, & ASSOCIATES! Kalonjee.com


Alicia Robinson Cooper (Mrs. Lucas)

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NaTasha Yvette Williams (Mrs. Harris)

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Alicia Robinson Cooper is a performing artist with a worldwide audience who, for decades, has been captivated by her virtuosity in singing, songwriting, and stage acting. As a preacher’s kid, Alicia began her noteworthy singing career at the tender age of three at her father’s church. She later matriculated at Florida A&M University where she was branded “FAMU’S Song Bird”. Her vocal abilities have left a global footprint with performances in Cairo, Egypt, Doha, Qatar, and Bahrain in front of members of the royal family. Alicia currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.

NaTasha Yvette Williams, Broadway: Chicken and Biscuits (Brianna), Waitress ( Becky), Chicago (Mama Morton) A Night With Janis Joplin( Aretha, Joplinaire) The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess (Mariah) The Color Purple (Sofia). Selected TV Credits: PBS Showboat (Queenie), “New Amsterdam”(Esther) ,“The Good Fight” (Juror Florence) , “Dash and Lilly”, “The God Father of Harlem” (Pearl) . Look for her in the upcoming Historical Thriller ALICE starring Keke Palmer and Common. NaTasha’s a recording artist and a proud founding member of Black Theatre United, and Actor’s Equity. Love to Gregory and the kids!


Susanna Lee White (Sabrina)

Rachel Webb (Daphne)

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Susanna Lee White earned her B.A. in Theatre at the University of Kentucky with a Vocal Performance minor. She has studied voice for over 13 years, and currently owns a voice studio. She has many performing credits including Hair, Sweeney Todd, Once on this Island, The Fantasticks, and Mamma Mia! She competed in the 2015 and 2017 Miss Kentucky Pageant earning a place in the top ten, Spirit of Miss Kentucky Award, and Overall Talent Award. She resides in New York City pursuing a full-time performing career. She currently studies with Lisa Rochelle and Steven Lutvak (2014 Tony Award Winner).

Rachel Webb is a NY-based actress and singer from Dallas, Texas. After completing her Bachelors of Fine Arts at Texas State University, she moved to NYC to pursue a career in entertainment. Most recently, Rachel completed her first solo show at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, singing a 20-min Jazz set. Rachel is thrilled to be part of this amazing cast, and finds it a pleasure to be telling stories again.


Niko Touros (AJAX)

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ASHLEY JACKSON (OPERA CHICK)

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Niko is thrilled to be working again with Ardea Arts on BOUNCE! A born and raised New Yorker, Niko has been working as a professional actor for the past 5 years, but he decided during the pandemic to go back to school and finish his college education. Currently he is a physical education major at Central Connecticut State University. Some favorite past theatrical credits include ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 (Actor 2), IN THE HEIGHTS (Usnavi), CELEBRITY CRUISES (Production Cast Vocalist), NEWSIES(Crutchie), FIRST DATE (Reggie, et. al), HAIR (Woof), MAMMA MIA! (Sky), & more. Love always to Amelia. ig: nt0uros Favorite Quote: “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground. You can do this.” 

With a voice that “charms and thrills” and a “sparkling stage presence”, soprano Ashley Jackson is a proven favorite with audiences in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky and across the United States. Now based in New York City, Ashley performs actively as a soloist and chamber musician and is a member of the National Chorale. She is excited for her future performances which include understudying Mařenka in ‘The Bartered Bride’ with the Bronx Opera and attending Opernfest Prague in July 2022.


Seth IbArrondo (POET)

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ADAM Naimoli (Akili/rapper)

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Seth Ibarrondo singer song writer has written for Atlantic records shown on bet and 107.5 radios station / free lance song writer as well as creative director Seth started out in music at an early age recording by the age of 12 performing by the age of 14 .. he comes form a family of artist and song writers his elder cousin being cl smooth from legendary hip hop group Pete rock and cl smooth .. born and raised in new Rochelle New York .. that’s all I can think of on the train right now.

Adam Isaiah Naimoli, is a 21-year-old artist and actor out of Brooklyn New York. He thrives on being independent with his own music and cultivating new ideas and creations with other people. He believes that his experience of being a part of Bounce, is a step in the right direction for his future career and can’t wait to see what else it brings.




Keith Buxton (ODELL)

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Roman Perez (COACH)

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Born and raised in St Petersburg, Fl, Keith came to New York to pursue a career in performing. He is a proud alumnus of St. John’s University where he studied Television and Film with a minor in Creative Writing. Since coming up here he has been either studying or performing Acting, Improv Comedy, Writing and Music. Keith Buxton is so excited to play the part of Odell in this show. He gives thanks to God, his mother, father and family.

Roman Perez is a current basketball player and coach, who off the court has been blessed to be an actor through the game. He was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He’s a 13yr professional player, alongside 10 years acting experience. Currently is the founder of the Dudo Baez foundation, which is named after his father who passed in 2014. The program provides inner city youth and adults in New York and the Dominican Republic, a chance to be apart of basketball camps and tournaments. He’s married to Jennifer Perez, and has 2 daughters- Leia 12yrs and Lucia 1yr. He continues to pursue his goals of being an actor, while inspiring others to follow their dreams.


PERFORMERS

Mike Live

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HDBeenDope

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Mike Live is Staten Island’s very own Native who brings something new to the Music industry as we know it.

HDBeenDope is a multi-faceted powerhouse in the current wave of hip-hop. From penning clever raps over his own high-octane production to self-directing many of his music videos, the Brooklyn native has spent the past decade refining his craft.


EVENT SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

J. Speed Carroll, Louis & Anna Polk,The Arnhold Foundation, Austin Pennington, Saul Scherl, Pam and Bill Michaelcheck, Anick Guira, Steven M Abrams & Linda Tepper, Jana Edelbaum & Michael Abbott, Marilyn Skony Stamm, Steven Ganeless, Jill Steinberg, Howard Feinglass, Zack Weiner, Jeffrey Koeppel, Peter Kirkel, Silvia Coifresse, Francesco Barosi, Serge Becker, Ronald Kramer, Joshua Pickard, Amy Cenicola, Leigh Mathis, John McDonald, Monday Talent, John Vaske, Anick & Alex Guira, Cynthia Stonnington, Jim Rosenthal, Stuart Parr

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR SUPPORT

David Wolfson (Vocal Coaching)