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Tour Cast

EILEEN PATTERSON

is thrilled to finally be out on the road and especially with a show as ridiculous as 50 Shades! Her parents are so proud. Education/Training: University of Scranton, AMDA. Other credits include Disney Cruise Line, The Sound of Music (Westchester B’way Theatre), Central Avenue Breakdown (NYMF 2011). Eileen thanks all her friends and family for their unwavering support, especially Michael and her parents, Pat and Jim. Love you!


BJ GRUBER

is ecstatic to join the cast of 50 Shades for their second leg! Favorite regional credits include Chad in All Shook Up, Matthew in Altar Boyz, Kyle in Legally Blonde and Dwayne in 9 to 5. He would like to thank his Mom, Dad, Katie, and Lisa Price of Price Group for their love and support!


Jack Boice

is thrilled to join the cast of 50 Shades! the Musical. A graduate of Fordham University; Favorite credits include Impresario Charles in the International Tour of Phantom of The Opera (Indonesia) and Flanagan’s Wake (original member of the NYC/off-broadway cast.) Many Thanks to Al and Andrew for the opportunity and to Holly Buczek at Joy Dewing Casting. He would like to thank His Parents, Family and Friends for their continued love and support; Shannon Keyes for her undying love and God for His Many Gifts. www.jackboice.com


Alexis Field

is “titillated” to join the cast of 50 Shades! Favorite credits include The Spitfire Grill (Percy), Speech & Debate (Diwata), and most recently Heidi in [Title of Show]. Alexis made her off-Broadway debut in Angelina Ballerina the Musical and produced her own show The 411 with Alexis this past year. Proud Graduate of Webster Conservatory. Oh So Grateful!


SHEILA O’CONNOR

Sheila, born in Chicago, studied at both the British American Dramatic Academy and the Second City Conservatory. She once played an alien prize fighter and a lesbian suffragette (not at the same time). She would like to dedicate her work on this show to her family, friends, and to the funniest “gals” she has ever known, Katie and Meghan. www.sheilaoc-actress.com


Tiffany Dissette

received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Michigan University. She has recently worked as lead singer on cruise ships for Norwegian Cruise Line and Holland America Cruises. Favorite credits: Maria (West Side Story), Miss Sandra (All Shook Up), Grizabella (Cats), and Sandy (Grease). Thanks to family and friends for their constant support through my zany adventures. www.tiffanydissette.com


NICK SEMAR

got his BFA in Theater Performance from Missouri State University. He has also studied at the iO training center in Chicago. He is an ensemble member of ComedySportz Chicago and the improvised musical Baby Wants Candy, with whom he went to he Edinburgh Fringe with in 2011 and 2012. Nick would like to thank his parents for their love and support. @NickSemar


Caroline Reade

A graduate of Fordham University with the Alvin Ailey School’s BFA in dance program, Carolina has performed with the Eastern CT Ballet, Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater, and Ballet Hispanico’s ensemble. Musical credits include Evita, The Producers, Home for the Holidays, Giffords Circus, Yasmine! A Musical. UK tour, La Revolucion, and Moctezuma. She has performed in “Canto Flamenco” choreographed by Melinda Marquez and a solo “Flamenco Nuevo” in the Provincetown Dance Festival. TV/Film credits include “Friends With Kids,” “The Reflection,” “Beautiful Girls,” Law & Order SVU, Gossip Girl, and Pan Am. Carolina has commercial, music video, and modeling experience. @L1naBaller1na


Datus Puryear

is pleased to join 50 Shades! The Musical. His recent regional credits include Dreamgirls (Ivoryton Playhouse), Dunkfest 88 (Ars Nova NYC), Ken Ludwig’s The Three Musketeers (Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park); A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Alex Timbers and Michael Friedman’s Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Know Theatre) He thanks The Holy Spirit for guidance and the gift to perform.


Riley ThomasMusical Director/Piano

is delighted to be tied up with 50 Shades. In addition to slapping the keys around, Riley is a NYC based playwright/composer. For more information about him or his work please visit www.RileyThomasOnline.com.


Christopher DittonBass

is a Chicago-based musician, songwriter, and teacher. He has played bass, drums, and guitar in hundreds of improvised musicals with the group Baby Wants Candy. He currently plays bass with Psalm One’s backing group, Sexy Decoy, who recently played two showcases at SXSW in Austin, TX. Christopher also donned silver makeup to play drums and percussion as a Silverguy in Lookingglass Theater’s production of Hephaestus.


Douglas LevinDrums

is a Columbia College graduate. He has toured and recorded extensively with artists ranging from Deep Elm recording artist Lewis to the Platters, the Drifters, the Coasters, Matthew Schaeffer, Burning Bright, Red Letter Kill and Pinch. Doug currently plays with Baby Wants Candy and Live Band Karaoke.