Meet the Cast

CAST BIOS

Erica Bowers
Erica is overjoyed to be in her 14th show at TIBBIES. Before joining the cast, Erica was a featured singer on Holland America and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. She also shared her vocal talents on the “Radio Disney World Tour”. Her band, Volkanik, performed with Everclear and Nickleback through North America and Canada. Her theater roles include Once On This Island (Timoune), A Chorus Line (Val), and Ain’t Misbehavin (Charlene). Erica has also been a back up vocalist for Martha Washington, Crystal Gale, Frankie Avalon, Everclear, and Larry Gatlin.

Justin Figueroa
Justin’s debut album will be premiering on itunes this December. His favorite theatrical credits include Daniel in Once on This Island at the Sacramento Music Circus, Ren in Footloose at the Timberlake Playhouse, Balladeer in Assassins at Webster University, and Disney’s Aladdin at California Adventure.

Gina Gianelli
After graduating Summa Cum Laude from USC, Gina’s theatrical talents took her to major venues all around the world. Gina started her dinner theatre and international touring career while performing with the world-renowned song and dance company “The Young Americans”. Also an accomplished opera singer, Gina had the opportunity to perform in Italy, Switzerland, England, Germany and Austria. Gina’s favorite stage credits include:My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle), Grease (Sandy), Sweet Charity (Charity), Sugar (Sugar), Anything Goes (Bonnie), The King And I (Tuptim), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mrs. Potifar), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim McAfee), Annie (Lily St. Regis), South Pacific (Nellie Forbush), Funny Girl (Fanny Brice), Cabaret (Sally Bowles) and Evita (Eva Peron), Currently, Gina is preparing for her greatest role of all as a Registered Nurse for Los Angeles County.

Bobby Hempstead
Bobby has actually worked in every TIBBIES venue since it originally opened in Peter’s Landing, Huntington Beach, some 25 years ago. An alumni of The Young Americans, Bobby has been performing his entire life and has been fortunate enough to have worked all over the world, including performances with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peggy Legg and Mel Tillis, to name a few.

Marina Macer
Marina Macer is thrilled to be making her debut at
TIBBIES! A native Southern Californian, Marina spent four years performing with The Young Americans, participating in National and International Music Outreach Tours. Her favorite credits include, Annie in Annie, the Wicked Witch of the West in Tarbell Realtor’s “Tribute to Broadway,” a featured singer/dancer at Boyne Highlands Dinner Theatre, a OCSD Company Kid, and the ever comical middle daughter of Bud and Celeste Macer. Marina is excited to announce that she will be continuing her education at the USC School of Theatre. Much love to her family, friends and teachers for all their support and for always believing in her.

Josh McKinney
Josh McKinney is ecstatic to be joining “Let’s Go To the Movies” for his very first production at TIBBIES! He received his bachelors degree from U.C. Irvine in drama through the musical theatre program. His performance career began with the Disneyland Resort and the Macaroni Grill. Some of his favorite roles include: Diesel in West Side Story, Cinderella’s Prince in Into the Woods, Emcee in Lucky Stiff, Reuben in Joseph, Teddy in The Full Monty, and L.A./Phil in Gypsy. He has appeared on television in Sesame Street and on ABC’s Night Before Christmas.

Jasmine Ray
Jasmine Ray has been involved with OCSD, “Orange County Song & Dance” since 1992. With them, she has performed at Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland, and many other popular local venues. She has also participated in theatrical productions such as Annie Get your Gun and No No Nanette. Jasmine is also a part of Nonosina’s Musical Productions perfecting her Tahitian, Samoan, and Hula dance skills. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Valarie Nitz
Valarie Nitz is originally from Chicago, IL. She is excited to be joining the TIBBIES family. Valerie studied musical theatre and film at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Hollywood, CA. You may have seen her on CBS, Whipnotic, or other similar programs. She has started races with stars like Bill Goldberg and sings the National Anthem for club races at California/Auto Club Speedway. Valerie has also made children’s dreams come true performing as their favorite princess. Some of her musical theatre roles include: Belle Beauty and The Beast, Lily The Secret Garden, Cosette Les Miserables, Liesl The Sound of Music, Ariel The Little Mermaid, Mabel Pirates of Penzance, Eliza Doolittle My Fair Lady, Dorothy The Wizard of Oz, Mayze Seussical The Musical, and Philia A Funny Thing Happened...

Dustin Thompson
Dustin Thompson is thrilled to be joining the TIBBIES family for the first time. A native Southern Californian, Dustin studied musical theatre at the Orange County High School of the Arts and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. After spending the past three and a half years working as a singer on board several Royal Caribbean Cruise ships, he can’t wait to perform on a ship that stays docked and allows him to be back home.

PRODUCERS BIOS

Jennifer Vigiletti
Jennifer is amazed that this year marks the 13th anniversary of being Executive Producer, choreographer, and costume designer for TIBBIES. She is currently starring in her best role yet – mother to her three year old daughter Paige Marie. You can also find Jennifer heating up the stage as the sultry diva of Vamp the Lounge, aboard the Queen Mary!

Todd Vigiletti
Todd is pleased to be back for his 67th show here at TIBBIES – wow! That’s right, Todd took his first bow on the TIBBIES stage in 1989 and since then has made over 2,000 appearances at the dinner theater. Todd started his performing career at the dinner theater with the world-renowned performing group, “The Young Americans”, and in 1994 formed Stargazer Productions of Orange County, Inc. along with his wife, Jennifer, to run TIBBIES. Aside from the dinner theater, Todd stays busy writing, directing and producing shows for national conventions and corporate events. Todd is proud to announce the successful opening of Vamp the Lounge, aboard the Queen Mary and the upcoming opening of TIBBIES at the CENTER STAGE in Fontana, CA in May of 2008!

MUSICIANS

Brian Sherick, Chris Booke, John White III, Tony Scarponi

OTHER CREDITS

Sean Hunt - Technicial Director
Tammy Vigiletti - General Manager
Lisa Meisner - Choreographer
Todd Vigiletti - Musical Director
Jennifer Vigiletti - Costume Design

indicates our “Five Star Program”. We applaud these outstanding cast members who have appeared in at least five TIBBIES productions! BRAVO!

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