"Behind the Scenes" Arts Luncheon
October 21, 2006

Mark Bramble - Director and author of the hit Broadway musical 42nd Street (Tony Award for Best Musical, Laurence Olivier Award for Musical of the Year). He began his theatrical career under the tutelage of David Merrick, for whom he worked on 27 productions. As author, his shows include: Barnum, (ten Tony Award nominations including Best Book and Best Musical), The Three Musketeers, and collaborations for The Grand Tour, Treasure Island and the off-Broadway opera Elizabeth & Essex.

Daryl Davis - Master of “American Roots” music, was born in Chicago -- Blues Capital of the world. He has worked with such legends as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, Muddy Waters’ Legendary Blues Band, The Coasters, and Bo Diddley. Pioneer pianists Pinetop Perkins and Johnnie Johnson both claim him as their godson and have praised his ability to master -- with utmost authenticity -- Blues, Boogie Woogie, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Country Western & Zydeco: the very “roots” of American music.

Paul DiPasquale - Sculptor working on a monumental scale and specializing in public portraits in bronze and marble. His permanent installations include the Arthur Ashe Monument for Richmond VA’s Monument Avenue and the 26’ high King Neptune commissioned for the Neptune Festival of Virginia Beach, VA. His solo exhibitions include: American Academy in Rome, Fulcrum Gallery, Peninsula Fine Arts Museum,University of Richmond’s Marsh Gallery and the North Carolina Museum of Art.

Kelly Kennedy - Singer, actress, dancer and composer and featured performer in Colonial Williamsburg. She plays piano, guitar, harpsichord, and a variety of traditional folk instruments. Kelly Kennedy tours and records with the Irish band, 39 Fingers. Her solo albums have garnered praise and airplay nationwide. As an actress, she has appeared at Arena Stage, The Kennedy Center, Theatre Virginia and received critical acclaim in the role of Nancy in Byrony Lavery’s haunting play Frozen.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
John Schratwieser - Executive Director of the Prince Theatre Foundation,
holds his MA degree in Public Administration & Nonprofit Management from The George Washington University. He has ten years’ experience in nonprofit development. His performance credits include The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, The New York Choral Society and The Thomas Circle Singers. John is producer for the Prince Theatre’s new production of the 1999 Tony Award Winning Best Play, Wit.