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	Oliver Cast Bios
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Timm Holmly (Mr. Bumble) - Timm returns to the New Breath stage after his performance of the carefree, fun-loving Toad in last year's production of Wind In The Willows . Timm is excited to be playing the not-so-nice, social climbing Mr. Bumble, and for the opportunity to work with Bob and the talented cast of kids, young AND old! Some of Timm's favorite roles have been Teen Angel in Grease, Pharaoh in Joseph...., Tinman in Oz, and Daddy Warbucks in Annie, just to name a few. An accomplished vocalist, Timm has recorded 3 CD's, and sings jazz with the talented jazz pianist, David Hamilton. Thanks to Kevin Werner, and the Kemps, for their support, and always, Steven, for believing in my dream.
Matthias Hunt (Ensemble) - Matthias is returning to New Breath after being in our first two productions. In 2001 he was part of the ensemble in Big River and in 2002 he played Dicken in Secret Garden. He returns to the twin cities after completing his studies in Mathematics at St. Olaf, where he toured with the St. Olaf Choir. It is good to be performing with New Breath again. Thanks to all of the cast and crew.
Paul Ihlenfeldt (Youth Ensemble) - Paul is a 5th grade student at Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary in Saint Paul. Paul is a member of the Minnesota Boychoir. He has performed previously in Chichester Psalms, La Boheme, Godspell, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Oliver! is his first New Breath production.
Joseph Johnson (Bill Sykes) - Joseph has been involved in theatre in the Twin Cities for over 27 years. His work has been as diverse as the Minnesota Opera (Tales of Hoffmann, Don Giovanni) to Oops Dinner Theater (The Night Karaoke Died, Not Just Another Class Reunion) to The Guthrie Theater (Naga Mandala, The Winter's Tale). Joseph has also been a writer/director/actor for The Duck Soup Players for over 16 years. Joseph is excited to be making his first performance for New Breath Productions.
Nick Kunz (Ensemble) - Nick has performed with the Minnesota Chorale, One Voice Mixed Chorus, OVation, Kantorei Chorus, and Bedlam Theatre Company. Some favorites are Doc Severinsen's Christmas Spectacular, Carmina Burana with the Minnesota Dance Company, Beethoven's 9th, Mahler's Eighth Symphony, and West Bank Story. First time with New Breath!
Melissa Melnick (Ensemble) - Melissa is pleased to be with New Breath in her first production in a long time. She is excited to be in her first production with sons Chris and Austin Stanley. Melissa is a Spanish/ESL teacher who has often used theater and music to enhance her students' education. Melissa has enjoyed singing with (Mostly) Madrigals for the last 10 years and dancing Salsa with her husband.
Eli Newell (Artful Dodger) - Eli, a sixth grader at Talmud Torah of St. Paul, is thrilled to be making his debut with New Breath Productions. Some of his favorite past credits include the “Rabbi” in Fiddler on the Roof , “Winthrop” in Music Man and “Wickersham Brother” in Seussical (Hillcrest Community Theatre/Youth Performance Company), “Sammy” in The Odd Potato (Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company) and “Genie” in Aladdin (Talmud Torah). Eli eagerly looks forward to pursuing his passion in musical theatre and the performing arts.
Heather Paulson (Ensemble) - Heather is very excited to be performing with New Breath for the first time! She is also glad to be back on stage after spending the past few years directing, choreographing, vocal directing and teaching with Ashland Productions, The Pioneer Community Theatre and Lakeshore Players. Favorite productions include Children of Eden (Yonah), Damn Yankees (Lola), Into the Woods (Baker's Wife), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), and The Secret Garden (Ayah), most of which she also choreographed. Heather recently graduated from Hamline University with a BA in English, and hopes to continue on to graduate school in writing, journalism, or education. Thanks to her ever supportive family and to Magnus for getting her involved in Oliver!
Hannah Park (Youth Ensemble) - Hannah is totally electrified to be in her third show with New Breath Productions. She has previously appeared in Rags and The Wind in the Willows with New Breath. Hannah's all time favorite role was playing a girl with a pink hula hoop in Electric Ark Radio's Show Me the Monkey, but playing Fern in Charlotte's Web at the Mounds Theater is a close second. Hannah also studies violin at St. Joseph's School of Music. She is looking forward to entering seventh grade at Ramsey Junior High.

Oliver Cast Bios

Timm Holmly (Mr. Bumble) - Timm returns to the New Breath stage after his performance of the carefree, fun-loving Toad in last year's production of Wind In The Willows . Timm is excited to be playing the not-so-nice, social climbing Mr. Bumble, and for the opportunity to work with Bob and the talented cast of kids, young AND old! Some of Timm's favorite roles have been Teen Angel in Grease, Pharaoh in Joseph...., Tinman in Oz, and Daddy Warbucks in Annie, just to name a few. An accomplished vocalist, Timm has recorded 3 CD's, and sings jazz with the talented jazz pianist, David Hamilton. Thanks to Kevin Werner, and the Kemps, for their support, and always, Steven, for believing in my dream.

Matthias Hunt (Ensemble) - Matthias is returning to New Breath after being in our first two productions. In 2001 he was part of the ensemble in Big River and in 2002 he played Dicken in Secret Garden. He returns to the twin cities after completing his studies in Mathematics at St. Olaf, where he toured with the St. Olaf Choir. It is good to be performing with New Breath again. Thanks to all of the cast and crew.

Paul Ihlenfeldt (Youth Ensemble) - Paul is a 5th grade student at Adams Spanish Immersion Elementary in Saint Paul. Paul is a member of the Minnesota Boychoir. He has performed previously in Chichester Psalms, La Boheme, Godspell, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Oliver! is his first New Breath production.

Joseph Johnson (Bill Sykes) - Joseph has been involved in theatre in the Twin Cities for over 27 years. His work has been as diverse as the Minnesota Opera (Tales of Hoffmann, Don Giovanni) to Oops Dinner Theater (The Night Karaoke Died, Not Just Another Class Reunion) to The Guthrie Theater (Naga Mandala, The Winter's Tale). Joseph has also been a writer/director/actor for The Duck Soup Players for over 16 years. Joseph is excited to be making his first performance for New Breath Productions.

Nick Kunz (Ensemble) - Nick has performed with the Minnesota Chorale, One Voice Mixed Chorus, OVation, Kantorei Chorus, and Bedlam Theatre Company. Some favorites are Doc Severinsen's Christmas Spectacular, Carmina Burana with the Minnesota Dance Company, Beethoven's 9th, Mahler's Eighth Symphony, and West Bank Story. First time with New Breath!

Melissa Melnick (Ensemble) - Melissa is pleased to be with New Breath in her first production in a long time. She is excited to be in her first production with sons Chris and Austin Stanley. Melissa is a Spanish/ESL teacher who has often used theater and music to enhance her students' education. Melissa has enjoyed singing with (Mostly) Madrigals for the last 10 years and dancing Salsa with her husband.

Eli Newell (Artful Dodger) - Eli, a sixth grader at Talmud Torah of St. Paul, is thrilled to be making his debut with New Breath Productions. Some of his favorite past credits include the “Rabbi” in Fiddler on the Roof , “Winthrop” in Music Man and “Wickersham Brother” in Seussical (Hillcrest Community Theatre/Youth Performance Company), “Sammy” in The Odd Potato (Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company) and “Genie” in Aladdin (Talmud Torah). Eli eagerly looks forward to pursuing his passion in musical theatre and the performing arts.

Heather Paulson (Ensemble) - Heather is very excited to be performing with New Breath for the first time! She is also glad to be back on stage after spending the past few years directing, choreographing, vocal directing and teaching with Ashland Productions, The Pioneer Community Theatre and Lakeshore Players. Favorite productions include Children of Eden (Yonah), Damn Yankees (Lola), Into the Woods (Baker's Wife), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), and The Secret Garden (Ayah), most of which she also choreographed. Heather recently graduated from Hamline University with a BA in English, and hopes to continue on to graduate school in writing, journalism, or education. Thanks to her ever supportive family and to Magnus for getting her involved in Oliver!

Hannah Park (Youth Ensemble) - Hannah is totally electrified to be in her third show with New Breath Productions. She has previously appeared in Rags and The Wind in the Willows with New Breath. Hannah's all time favorite role was playing a girl with a pink hula hoop in Electric Ark Radio's Show Me the Monkey, but playing Fern in Charlotte's Web at the Mounds Theater is a close second. Hannah also studies violin at St. Joseph's School of Music. She is looking forward to entering seventh grade at Ramsey Junior High.