BRIAN WILCOX is excited to be returning to OpenStage Theatre. You may have seen him onstage last season as Brian in Avenue Q. Brian has been heavily involved in the arts throughout Northern Colorado for the past few years, working with multiple theatre troupes. Some of his favorite roles include Mr. Heere in Be More Chill, Clopin in Hunchback of Notre Dame, Man 2 in Songs for a New World, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie. When not performing, Brian sings with the Greeley Chorale and works at a rehab center in Greeley. He would like to thank his caring wife Alison, along with his friends and family, for supporting all of his endeavors, both on and off stage. He would also like to thank all those in attendance for supporting local art and theatre and hopes that you continue to do so for many years to come.

NICOLE GARDNER is excited to perform in Reefer Madness, her third show with OpenStage. Nicole made her debut with OpenStage last summer as Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac, having previously graduated from the theatre department at CSU. Her other credits include roles in Treasure Island (OST&C), Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Beckett Vignette, and a student-written and produced play. She also recently performed in Elf the Musical with Fort Collins Children’s Theatre. Nicole is grateful to be a part of this kind, creative, and talented cast and crew, and she hopes you enjoy the show.

ALEX FORBES is excited to be making her Openstage debut in Men On Boats. Alex has previously been seen as Jane Eyre in You On the Moors Now with The Catamounts, Mary Warren in The Crucible at Harrington Arts Alliance and currently performs with the Fort Collins improv troupe Comedy Brewers. When not on stage, she teaches improv classes at La De Da Studios and works at Five Tables cafe in downtown Loveland. Many thanks to her friends, family, and wonderful cast mates!

JENNIFER R. BRAY is excited to continue her journey with OpenStage in her first outdoor summer show. A successful mortgage banker with Cornerstone Home Lending by day, Jen holds a B.A. in Performing Arts with an emphasis in Acting/Directing from Iowa State University. Recently, she has appeared with OpenStage as the Congregant in The Christians. Her resume includes both onstage and offstage credits with Bas Bleu Theatre, Encore! Encore!, Windsor Community Playhouse, Loveland Community Theatre, Iowa State University Theatre, Ames Community Theatre, Rapid City Community Theatre, The Black Hills Playhouse, and The Alameda Civic Light Opera Company. When not on stage, Jen can be found roller skating, cross-stitching, or playing with her horses, chickens, and cats. Jen dedicates this performance to her boyfriend, Brian, for all the love and support and for keeping the internet connectivity going while she’s rehearsing every night.

CISCO SAAVEDRA is thrilled to be returning for his second production with OpenStage. He appeared in last summer’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac as Le Bret after a three-year hiatus from the state. Cisco has played Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing with Southwest Shakespeare Theatre in Arizona. Some of his favorite roles include Mace in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Macduff in Macbeth, and the time he was able to play Macbeth and Darth Vader in a stage combat showcase.