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CONSTANTINE MAROULIS is best known for his iconic star turn in Broadway’s Rock of Ages, for which he garnered a myriad of accolades including nominations for both a Best Actor Tony Award and a Drama League for Distinguished Performance. Maroulis became a household name during the heyday of “American Idol,” as a finalist on the iconic show and his additional stage credits include Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde (title roles, Drama League Nomination) Wedding Singer (Tony Nominated Best Musical), Spring Awakening (Producer, Tony Nominated Best Revival) Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, The Toxic Avenger, 2nd Stage, Williamstown, major tours and many more. Father to Malena James, his 13 year-old daughter. Original material, socials and tour info @ constantinemaroulis.com

KAITLIN HOPKINS An award-winning actress, director, producer, and educator Hopkins originated roles on and off Broadway, on national and international tours; can be heard on four original cast albums and appeared in over 50 television shows and films. She created the BFA Musical Theatre degree at Texas State University, running the program for 14 years. Hopkins is also the proud creator and CEO of Fontus Dry Mouth Lozenges, and works as an arts consultant creating curriculum, programing, and professional development for organizations worldwide, specializing in institutional wellness. She currently serves as the External Examiner for Sharjah Performing Arts Academy, the first of its kind in the Middle East; Artistic Advisory Board NTPA; Artistic Director for the Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriting Intensive and the MT Initiative both at Snow Pond Center for the Arts. www.kaitlinhopkins.net 

PIERRE JEAN GONZALEZ is a stage, film and television actor, singer, and producer. He is currently portraying the role of Alexander Hamilton in the National North American Tour of Hamilton. Pierre’s television credits include NCIS:NOLA, FBI, Gotham, The Mysteries of Laura, The Detour and P.O.S.E. Some of his favorite theater credits include the role of Usnavi de la Vega in In The Heights and Mace in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Pierre received his BFA in Acting from Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. Co-Founder of DominiRican Productions. Pierre was born in the Bronx and continues to make NYC his home. 

PAUL SAYLOR is stoked to be reunited with show-husband Erin after performing opposite her in Hedwig and the Angry Inch.  He is in perpetual motion as a concert, studio, and event vocalist in NYC and abroad, and co-fronts original folk-rock band West Side Waltz with wife Stefanie @tootallpaul

ARIANA VALDES [she|they] Tours: The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady. Off-Broadway: The Green Room. Regional: Somewhere Over the Border, In the Heights, Sister Act, Beauty & the Beast, Seussical, Jerry Springer: The Opera. Paper Mill, City Theatre, STAGES St. Louis, Gateway, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Westchester Broadway, SpeakEasy Stage, Forestburgh, Engeman, Palace Theatre, Scranton Shakes, PA Shakes. www.ArianaValdes.com @arianavaldiva

VIRGINIA CAVALIERE Nina (In the Heights, Nat’l Tour), Mamma Mia (Las Vegas). 

Original member of BARSWORSHOPNYC (The Public Theatre). TV: Christmas Caroler Challenge (CW) & Behind the Curtain (Netflix). Virginia currently tours with world champion a cappella group Six Appeal and sings solo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 

ROB RODEMS is honored to be a part of and share in The Complete Picture with you all. Cleveland native. Taco Bell sommelier. (Probably a) cringe millennial. Kindness and understanding are free. Love you, Superman — I mean, Eric. 

KEVIN SCHUERING select credits: National Tour: The King and I (Lincoln Center Theatre), NY/Off-Bway: On This Side of the World, Wearing Black (NMYF), Carousel (NAAP), Lost in Shanghai (Pan-Asian). Regional: Remembering Tomorrow (Zeider’s Theater) Miss Saigon (Ogunquit Playhouse), Disney’s When You Wish (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). www.kevinschuering.com IG: @daschuerthing.

ANITA WELCH-SMITH Theatre - Little Rock (Sheen Center); Panama Hattie (York Theatre); Hercules (Public Theater); For The Last Time (Clurman Theatre); Avenue Q (Nat’ tour) Raisin In The Sun (Guthrie Theatre); Aida; Ain’t Misbehavin’; Cincinnati King; The Color Purple; 

TV/Film - Black Nativity; CROWN Act, 

“The Last O.G.,” “Last Week Tonight”, ACCOLADES - NY Times Critics Pick; Two-time AUDELCO nominee.

ERIN MAYA (Music, Lyrics, Book, Performer) is a professional singer, songwriter, and actress.  She has performed at venues all over NYC as well as overseas.  She has worked as an actress in NYC and regionally for years - Her most notable theatre credit is starring as Helen/Vinnie in the original Boston cast of THE DONKEY SHOW at American Repertory Theatre directed by Tony-Winning Best Director Diane Paulus. She is the founder, songwriter, and frontwoman of the alt. rock band ERIN MAYA AND THE RECKONING.   Erin is a member of AEA, and a proud advocate for donor-conceived people’s rights & voices.  For more info: www.erinmaya.com

Follow her on IG @theerinmaya. 

While you’re at it, follow @erinmayaandthereckoning and @thecompletepicturemusical. 

Thank you Mom - for literally everything.

NICHOLAS JAMES CONNELL (Music Supervision, Arrangements/Orchestrations, Additional Music & Lyrics) is a singer/songwriter, music director, producer, and arranger with a B.M. in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music. He is the Co-Author and Music Supervisor of the current off-broadway hit TITANIQUE which won the 2023 Lucille Lortel, Dorian, Off-Broadway Alliance, & Las Culturistas Awards for Outstanding Musical. He also vocal produced & sang backup on Brian Justin Crum’s “Show Me Love” which reached #2 on the Billboard Dance Chart. Nicholas can be seen playing piano on ENCORE! (Disney+), at Duplex & Sid Gold's in NYC, and on his Youtube Channel which has garnered 18,000+ subscribers and 12.4 million views. @nicholasconnell

DANA IANNUZZI (Director) is a New York-based Actor/Director. Dana serves as the Associate Director for “Six” the Musical for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Other Directing Credits Include: Steel Magnolias (Greenbrier Valley Theatre), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Forestburgh Playhouse), Murder for Two (Greenbrier Valley Theatre), On Your Feet (John W. Engeman Theatre) A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (Timberlake Playhouse), Cursed: The Musical (Virtual Event), Freedom Summer (NYMF), Beehive: The 60s Musical (Timberlake Playhouse), and The Vagina Monologues (The Players Theatre). www.danaiannuzzi.com @thedanaiannuzzi 

RILEY THOMAS (Dramaturg) is a writer/composer for the stage and screen. Notable projects include the nationwide theatrical release of the feature film “Stuck” starring Giancarlo Esposito, Amy Madigan and Ashanti. Collectively his musicals have garnered 7 accolades at the New York Musical Theater Festival (NYMF) including recognition for book, music and lyrics. On the international film festival circuit, his short films “Beast or Raven” and “Trigger” have achieved over a dozen awards and nominations including Best Screenplay, Best Film, and Audience Choice Award. Riley is the Creative Director of Dark Prophet Productions LLC, as well as a member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild. He is a proud queer, neurodivergent multi-ethnic adoptee.  

@RileyThomasWriter

ZACHARY SPIEGEL, CSA (Casting Director)

Zach couldn’t be more elated to fulfill Erin’s artistic vision for The Complete Picture. Off-Broadway: Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, Fish in a Tree. He also splits his time as an Associate Casting Director with Jill Anthony Thomas/Anthony J. Kraus and Howard Meltzer in Los Angeles. Select credits include: Pretty Freekin Scary (Disney Channel/Disney +), Side Hustle (Nickelodeon), Not Dead Yet (Pilot/ABC), and Unstable (Pilot/Netflix). He looks forward to continuing his bicoastal expansion. Special thanks to Dana Iannuzzi, Erin Maya, and his entire family. He is the Co-Vice President of Events and proud Board member of the Casting Society, a Shop Steward for the Teamster 399 Steering Committee, and member of the Television Academy. Instagram: @zachary_spiegz        www.ZacharySpiegel.com