THE CREATIVE TEAM

Stepp Stewart
(Co-Producer, Director/Choreographer)

Seth Stewart
(Co-Producer, Assistant Director/Choreographer)

Linda Twine
(Musical Director)

Debra Byrd
(Cast Vocal Coach)

Michelle Robinson
(Associate Director/Choreographer

Buddy Casimano
(Associate Choreographer)

Bill Sherman
(Additional Orchestrations

Ade Nike Wright
(
Wig Design)

Pete Carter Productions
Graphic Design

Azzia Miller
Pre-Production Music preparation

Jason Chase
Pre-production Music Tracks

Marvin Hargrove Management  Show n Tell Representation
267-278-9892

 

Stepp Stewart
 

 

Stepp Stewart (Co-Producer, Director/Choreographer) is an EMMY nominated songwriter.  In 1993 his SHOW N TELL  recording, topped the kids music charts with his #1 smash DON’T TALK TO STRANGERS and #5 hit, ABC’s. He recently produced, directed, and choreographed the reading of the Broadway bound revival, BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR. He co-choreographed 2 live Tour’s for pop singer Debbie Gibson, OUT OF THE BLUE & ELECTRIC YOUTH.  Following the success of his Broadway Music Concert, RED HOT BROADWAY, He has quickly become one of the countries most sought after young directors. He was part of the creative cast for the development of the Broadway revival of CHICAGO. He wrote the theme song and developed the opening number for the 2008 Enchanted Garden Gala at the Hammerstein Ballroom for Dr. Oz of The Oprah Show. Stepp tours the country with his popular dance convention, STEPP WITH ME, and his Dance  & vocal competition, DYNAMITE NATIONAL TALENT. Stepp is also the creator of THE CHOCOLETTES, a soul version of the Rockettes. As a performer he was a solo recording artist for MCA records and has performed in CATS, DREAMGIRLS, JELLY’S LAST JAM, BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR, APPLAUSE, HOT MIKADO and more. He has worked closely with such artist as Savion Glover, Ann Reinking, Freda Payne, Deborah Gibson, Maurice Hines, Paula Abdul, Fantasia, Stefanie Powers, Loretta Devine, Jennifer Holliday, Keith David, Chita Rivera, Dr. Oz, L.L. Cool J, and more.   Stepp can be seen daily, dancing, cooking, and hosting celebrity guest on his trendy online talk show, THE STEPP STEWART SHOW, available on his website, itunes, and You tube. www.steppstewart.com

 

 

Seth Stewart (Co-Producer, Assistant Director/Choreographer) is currently starring in the 2008 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, In The Heights!!! He created the role of Graffiti Pete, and has been with the cast from the start of their off-Broadway run. Seth is a recipient of a 2007 Drama Desk award, as well as other awards through In The Heights! Seth made his Broadway debut in 2005,  as an ensemble member of the revival of Sweet Charity. He has also toured the world with Madonna in her Re-Invention Tour, and performed in videos and tours with numerous artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, Black Eye Peas, Paula DeAnda, Fergie, Duffy, as well as performed in Vh1's Hip Hop Honors 2007, and Fashion Rocks 2008. Seth has also graced the silver screen in hit movies such as, Sex And The City, Music and Lyrics By, and Madonna's documentary, I'm Going to Tell You a Secret.  He also appeared in a commercial for Amp'd Mobile, and has performed on SNL.  Seth is becoming a well known choreographer in show business. He produced, directed, and performed in his instructional DVD, Hip Hop with Seth Stewart! He is also a proud member of AEA and SAG. With his love for dance, music, and the arts, he is inspired to take his gifts to a higher level. Be sure to check out: www.sethstewart.net

 

 

Linda Twine (Musical Director) Joins Stepp & Seth after working with them on the 2008 New ork reading of BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR. A Broadway legend, Linda has been the  Music director and/or conductor of the following Broadway hits: CAROLINE OR CHANGE, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, JELLY’S LAST JAM BIG RIVER, LENA HORNE (The Lady and Her Music), AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’, and THE WIZ. Guest conductor: PURLIE (City Center Encores!). Off-Broadway: Music supervisor, Crowns and Thunder Knocking on the Door. Concerts/national tours: On Broadway (Ben Vereen, Leslie Uggams), Colors of Christmas (Al Jarreau), Roberta Flack, Jeffrey Osborne, DREAMGIRLS (Jennifer Holliday) and Shirley Horn and the Harlem Festival Orchestra. Vocal producer/arranger for Silver Burdett-Making Music. Composer of Changed My Name and A Band of Angels: The Story of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, based on a children’s book by Deborah Hopkinson.

 

 

Debra Byrd (Cast Vocal Coach)is best known as the vocal coach and vocal arranger for AMERICAN IDOL® and CANADIAN IDOL®, as well as the show's North American music tours.  Byrd brings her knowledge of musical expression and her own experiences to the cast of Show n Tell. From singing duets with some of the world's best known recording artists, singing on numerous movie soundtracks and doing voiceovers for commercials, to being vocal coach for television and movie personalities and her roles in five Broadway shows, it's no wonder Debra Byrd (known as Byrd) was tapped to be the vocal coach for the 2006 tour of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL - The Concert and for the Justin Timberlake, My Grammy Moment Contest, 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Barry Manilow calls her his favorite singer. Debra also tours the country, giving vocal seminars intitled “Welcome To Star School”. Visit: www.debrabyrd.com

Michelle Robinson
 

 

Michelle Robinson (Associate Director/Choreographer) began her formal dance training at the Dance theatre of Harlem under the tutelage of Artist Director, Arthur Mitchell and Co- Director, Karl Shook. Acknowledging her ability, she immediately became a member of the corps-de-ballet. While there she simultaneously was a member of the renounced Marie Brooks Children’s Dance Theatre. She has had the opportunity to travel to places such as Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, Martinique, Surinam, Ghana, Brazil, Italy and Paris to name a few. As a recipient of The Harry Belafonte Performing Arts Scholarship, she attended the State University of New York at Purchase where she graduated from with a B.F.A. in Dance.  After graduation, Michelle’s talents were sought after by many prestigious dance companies however, she had now set her sights on Musical Theater. From Europe to Broadway she has appeared in such productions as Ain’t Misbehavin, Sophisticated Ladies starring Judith Jamison, Can-Can, Dreamgirls, The Tempest, Jelly’s starring Gregory Hines, They’re Playing Our Song, Black and Blue starring Savion Glover, Sweet Charity and an original cast member of the Broadway Revival, Chicago. On television, she has been seen on the daytime soap opera drama One Life to Life in several recurring roles, most recently as the ‘Principal’. On film, in Chris Rock’s, Pootie Tang, Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and recently in the HBO Special Lackawanna Blues to name a few.

 
Buddy Casimano (Associate Choreographer) has appeared in numerous music videos on MTV, & worked with other recording artists such as Slyvester, Deborah Cooper, Darlene Love, Paul Young, Chris Cuevas & Tommy Page.
 His show credits include: Broadway's "Miss Saigon"- "Starlight Express"- "Hercules Live" - "Red Hot Broadway" -"Miss Saigon" 1st National Tour & "That's Christmas".
 He has have danced for some of the best choreographers, & directors, including: Tim Van Patten, George Schlatter, Twyla Tharp, Jerry Mitchell, James L. Brooks, Arlene Phillips, Michael Peters, Otis Salid, Jodi Moccia, Barry Lather & Paula Abdul.
Buddy has directed and choreographed for such artist as: Ben Vereen, Karen Ziemba, Jennifer Holliday, Adrian Zmed, Asa Somers, Eugene Fleming, Andrea McArdle, Anthony Rapp, Norm Lewis & Lea Salonga. He has been teaching dance & judging for National talent competitions for over 15 yrs. 
Fitness has always been a part of Buddy’s life, & he is an ACE certified personal trainer. A pair of his dance shoes are displayed in the Hard Rock Cafe`, as well as a pair in the Smithsonian pop- culture exhibit. www.buddycasimano.com
 

Bill Sherman (Additional Orchestrations) is the winner of the 2008 TONY Award for Best Orchestrations for IN THE HEIGHTS.

Ade Nike Wright - (Wig Design) Broadway wig and hair department credits include: Hairspray, The Color Purple, The Lion King, Wicked, CATS, Moon Over Buffalo, and more. She has also worked with Mr. Stewart on Red Hot Broadway, The Enchanted Garden Gala, and the reading of Bubbling Brown Sugar.

Pete Carter Productions – Graphic Design

Azzia Miller – Pre-Production Music preparation

Jason Chase – Pre-production Music Tracks

Marvin Hargrove Management -
Show n Tell Representation – 267-278-9892



 
             

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