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Caroline Cooper
Though traumatized by her failure to
make the 10th grade vocal ensemble, Caroline continues to vocalize her
views to the world and express herself through song, albeit a bit off
key at times. Her mantra is, "if you can't sing it, why do it"?
Caroline is happy to be performing with such an awesome group of improvisers.
She has taken classes with Washington Improv Theater, the Little Theatre of Alexandria, and
Baby Wants Candy, and previously performed with the improv troupe Under
the Beltway.
Sally Gifford
Sally is thrilled to return for the
fourth season of The Well-Sung Players. Thanks to Joshua for bravely
taking on the leadership of the troupe. Thanks also to Peter and Dave,
Katie, Monica, Annie, and Michael, and to family and friends for their
steadfast support. Finally, thanks to The Well-Sung Players for sharing
in weekly gatherings of courageous and supportive fun. Let the festive
ululations begin!
Joshua Leshan
"When you're little you gotta be
big." That was Joshua's motto growing up as the youngest child.
Then, when a cute little puppy dog entered the family, young Joshua
had to step up his bigness. He began learning tricks to out trick the
pup. Instead of just fetching for his sisters, he fetched and danced.
Instead of just barking when he wanted something, he sang. Yes, from
this struggle for big attention, our little man learned to love the
spotlight. If you like what he's got you can thank a family of 5 humans
and a dog.
Nellie Lide
Almost as soon as the suggestion is
given, you can watch the transformation in Nellie. She completely sells-out
to the moment, making for memorable and often sidesplitting Improv scenes.
Also performs with The Next Best Thing Improv Troupe. She has been performing
since 2003.
Laura Meckler
Laura Meckler got her start in improv
with Laughingstock, a community service troupe that typically performed
for people with no other entertainment options. She's a journalist by
day, searching the truth, and an improver by night, making up lies.
It makes for a balanced life.
Katie Miles
(Dance)
Katie knows little about improv comedy,
but as a graduate of Middlebury College with a BA in Theatre, she feels
pretty good about her dancing, vocal and acting ability. She has had
an absolute ball spending many a Tuesday evening this year assisting
the Well Sung crew with movement and staging. She will be headed to
the Boston area next month to pursue a career in clinical social work.
Wish her luck!
Cathy Pages
After performing the hit "Eye
of the Tiger" to a packed middle school auditorium Cathy decided
that singing cheesy songs was the only way to true enlightenment. Now
in her fifth year of performing improv she has traveled far and wide
in search of great teachers and playmates. She thanks her (very new)
husband Patrice for always laughing at her goofy faces and her family
for teaching her how to make them.
Julie Poteet
Julie Poteet – Julie has always believed that internal monologue is best expressed through song; in fact she has broken up with several boyfriends by singing "Hit the Road, Jack." Julie is grateful to be a part of Well-Sung, where she can dance and sing and not make any boys cry.
Peter Runk
(Keyboard, guitar, scratch table)
Peter is happy to be playing piano
with the Well Sung players. He is new to improv theater and is impressed
by the musical talent of the Well Sung members. Sometimes he wishes
his fellow systems administrator coworkers would also spontaneously
break into song. On second thought he is glad they don't.
Jason Saenz
Jason has been making up songs all
his life. His first entitled "Whaa! Whaa!," he wrote when
he was just 6 days old. Later, at age 8, he reached the top of his neighborhood's
chart with a song named "Farts are Funny." Jason's humor might
not have changed much over the years but his skill sure has and that
is thanks to groups like the Well Sung Players. He is very excited to
be part of their summer shows and to spread his love for making stuff
up. Jason also makes stuff up with the improv comedy troupe Season
Six and Washington Improv Theater in Washington D.C.
Jeremy Stozer
China intelligence analyst turned improv
actor, Jeremy Strozer is an addict for overcoming his fear of the public.
Despite his introversions, Jeremy impovishly acts with The Next Best
Thing, has taken performance classes at The D.C. Improv, and sings
in the shower, car, metro, street, office, restaurants, congressional
briefings, etc. . . any chance he can get. Jeremy has appeared at the
D.C. Improv and numerous times in front of the NSA, CIA, and DIA. Don't
ask, he can't tell you. Get Jeremy singing about politics, international
relations, or history and you won't be able to shut him up.
David Weinraub
(Keyboard, guitars and occasional percussion)
David is thrilled, excited, happy,
bouncy, delighted and getting a darn kick out of playing improvised
music with the Well Sung Players. Astute audiences may recognize Dave
from his having spent a few years as a pianist with Washington Improv
Theater and some may even have been spotted him in various and
sundried musical comedies on stages around town. Mr. Weinraub has recently
ended a two year self-imposed performing hiatus in which he spent his
evenings with his (now) two-year old son, Michael, and his lovely, beautiful
and talented (but-slightly-older-than-two
