JACK BOWMAN (Francis Wilkeson) (he/him). Originally from Connecticut, Jack Bowman is an actor who received a BFA in Musical Theatre at Penn State University. Along with performing, Jack has explored the world of animation, photography, writing, and even video game development throughout his life. With composer Alexander Sage Oyen, Jack co-created, animated, and directed the animated musical series, “Teen Time Travelers”. Recently, Jack has been able to explore his love for writing by shooting a short proof of concept film for his WWII coming-of-age series, “Helga”. Jack is extremely excited to continue his work on the development of Tyrants!

THANI BRANT (Johnny Booth/Asia Booth) (they/them) is an actor and writer based in New York City. Their recent credits include The Tempest (Ariel) at Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Fun Home (Joan) at Studio Theatre, Notes From Now (Off-Broadway Premiere) with Prospect Theatre Co, and Spring Awakening (Ernst) at Northern Stage.  Thani is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and they are repped by CGF Talent.

JENNIFER FOUCHÉ (Laura Keene) (she/her). Broadway: Potus, Chicago, Chicken and Biscuits, Chicago (National Tour, Japan Tour). Off-Broadway: White Girl In Danger (Original Cast), Sistas The Musical (Original Cast), Richard III (SoHo Shakes) Off West End: Half Me, Half You. TV: “Wu Tang: An American Saga”, “Jessica Jones”, “Quantico”, “Person of Interest”, “SMASH”, “Pinkalicious & Peteriffic”, “Fairly Odd Parents”. Film: B Boy Blues, Crown Heights. IG: @jkfouche

ERIC WILLIAM MORRIS (John Wilkes Booth) (he/him). Broadway: King Kong, Coram Boy, Mamma Mia!. Eric frequently collaborates with composer Joe Iconis, starring in Be More Chill (Original Cast Recording, Two River Theatre) Things to Ruin (OCR, 2nd Stage) and Bloodsong of Love (Ars Nova). TV/Film Include: “Fleishman is in Trouble”, “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, “Mind Hunter”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, and the feature film Pinball. Other regional/Off Broadway: Michael R Jackson’s White Girl In Danger (2nd Stage/Vineyard) Richard Greenberg’s The Perplexed (MTC) Songbird (59E59, Two River), The Ballad of Little Jo (OCR, Two River), The Last Goodbye, Dog & Pony (both at The Old Globe). Eric is also a play, screen, and songwriter. His album of original rock music, Do You Understand? is available on all streaming platforms. @theericwmorris

T. OLIVER REID (Ira Aldridge) (he/him) most recently starred on Broadway as Hermes in Hadestown on Broadway and has spent the past 20+ years working on Broadway. The shows, which include Hadestown; Once On This Island; Sunset Boulevard; After Midnight; Sister Act; Mary Poppins; The Wedding Singer; Chicago; La Cage Aux Folles; Never Gonna Dance; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Follies and Kiss Me, Kate, have amassed more than 20 Tony Awards from the American Theatre Wing. T. Oliver is recipient of Bistro, MAC, Julie Wilson, Alfred Drake Awards and the BAPA Arts In Action Awards from NYCGMC.He is also an accomplished cabaret artist and director/choreographer, most recently working on Universal Pictures’ BROS, starring Billy Eichner. He continues to work in film and television as an actor (“Inventing Anna”, The Sixth Sense, “Girls”, “Ray Donovan”, “The Blacklist”). He also sits on the Board of Visitors for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Rider University as well as adjunct professor at NYU-Tisch Grad Acting. He is Associate Choreographer of Hadestown (Broadway and Tour). He is also Co-Founder of Black Theatre Coalition (www.blacktheatrecoalition.org) with a mission of removing the illusion of inclusion in the American Theatre for black professionals.

THOM SESMA’s (Junius Brutus Booth) (he/him) recent credits include Oliver! at NY City Center’s Encores and the premiere of Double Helix at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor and, most recently, at the MUNY in Sister Act. Other credits include Man of No Importance (Classic Stage Company), Letters of Suresh (Second Stage - Lortel Award nomination), Unknown Soldier (Playwrights Horizons), Ghosts (Williamstown/Seattle Rep). Broadway/National tour credits include: The Times They Are A-Changin’, The Lion King, Titanic, Miss Saigon, Titanic, Man of La Mancha, Search and Destroy, Nick & Nora. Selected TV credits: “Instinct” “The Good Wife” “Madam Secretary," “Gotham,” “Jessica Jones.” For complete details, visit thomsesma.com.  Instagram: @thsesma

A.J. SHIVELY (Edwin Booth) (he/him). Broadway: Paradise Square (Tony, OCC, Chita Rivera noms.); Bright Star (Drama Desk nom.); La Cage Aux Folles. Nat'l Tour: Bright Star; The Sound of Music. Off-Broadway/New York: A Man Of No Importance (CSC; Lortel award, OCC nom.); February House (The Public); Brigadoon (Irish Rep); The Suitcase Under The Bed (Mint); Unlock’d (Prospect); …Guide To A Successful Marriage (Cherry Lane); Things To Ruin (Second Stage); Little Airplanes Of The Heart (EST); ReWrite (Urban Stages). Regional: Boston Pops; Berkeley Rep; Kennedy Center; CTG; Old Globe. TV/Film: “Julia” (HBO Max); “Bull” (CBS); “Hunters” (Amazon Prime); “Homeland” (Showtime); “Madam Secretary” (CBS); “The Blacklist” (NBC); “Younger” (TV Land); Friends And Foes (upcoming); Nobody Walks In LA; From Nowhere; Syrup; HairBrained. Training: University of Michigan; RADA.

JASON TAM (Adam Badeau) (he/him) is an actor and singer. He appeared in the live televised concert rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar as the apostle Peter. He was also seen in the hit Off-Broadway show KPOP, a collaboration between Woodshed Collective, Ars Nova and Ma-Yi Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include Be More Chill, If/Then, Lysistrata Jones, and the original Paul in the revival of A Chorus Line. He has also been part of numerous Off-Broadway and regional theatre productions. His TV credits include "Do No Harm," "Guilty," "Hawaii 5-0," "One Life to Live" and "Beyond the Break." He was also seen in the documentary Every Little Step. Tam holds a BFA from NYU Tisch.

NATALIE TORO (Mary Ann Holmes) (she/her). On Broadway, Natalie originated the role of Madame Defarge in A Tale of Two Cities, (Sarasota Magazine’s Best Supporting Actress Award in its pre-Broadway run). She was the first American to play the role of Eponine in Les Miserables and originated the role of Sally in Alan Menken’s A Christmas Carol. She was nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for her portrayal of Eva Peron in the 20th Anniversary Tour of Evita. In National Touring companies, she played Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Grizabella in Cats and Camila in In the Heights. She has originated roles Off- Broadway and Regionally including The Yellow Brick Road, Zombie Prom, Motherhood the Musical, The Bikinis, Zorba, and Blood Brothers. World Premieres of Benny & Joon (Papermill Playhouse), Snow Child (The Arena Stage), Frances of the Guernica, Everything’s Ducky, and The Fix (Produced by Cameron Macintosh). She was two days from opening Sister Act playing Mother Superior when the world shut down in March of 2020. She was also cast in the 2021 release of Steven Spielberg’s film West Side Story. On Television: “Law and Order”, “Law and Order SVU”, “Elementary”, “Person of Interest”, “Black Box”, “Unforgettable”, “Santa Baby”, and PBS. Natalie is a headliner with her one woman show on major Cruise lines around the world. Her critically-acclaimed Self-Titled CD, “Natalie Toro” includes a duet with Sutton Foster and Holiday CD, “Just In Time For Christmas”, include duets with Ryan Kelly (Celtic Thunder) and Grammy Award winner, Jon Secada. She has been a soloist with Symphony Orchestras, Carnegie Hall and The National Concert Hall in Dublin, Ireland. www.natalietoro.com