Dawson Woolridge, he/him (Mr. Peel) is absolutely thrilled to take part in this production. Dawson received his AA in theatre arts from Eastern Arizona College, and a BA in theatre arts for secondary education from Grand Canyon University. He is the current Drama Teacher for grades 6-12 at BASIS Oro Valley. His most recent production at LTW was as Cedric/Mr. Voldy in PUFFS, and some of his favorite performances include HAMLET (King Claudius), SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL (Mr. Krabs), and THE LADY’S NOT FOR BURNING (Hebble Tyson). Dawson would like to thank his students for being the reason he gets up each day, literally.

Cliff Madison (Mr. Carp) hails from Mesa, Arizona and grew up in Casa Grande before coming to Tucson to study theatre at Pima Community College. He was last seen on the mainstage at Live Theatre Workshop in DRY POWDER, THE CHOSEN, FALLEN ANGELS, DEATH AND THE MAIDEN, RECKLESS, THE DINNER PARTY, A THOUSAND CLOWNS, THE UNEXPECTED GUEST and THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP.

David Alexander Johnston (Augie) made his LTW debut in HOLY SPIRIT ON GRAND AVENUE back in 2007. That was followed by PRELUDE TO A KISS, HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, ALL MY SONS, HARVEY and VISITING MR GREEN–for which he won the Tucson MAC award. He was thrilled and proud to be in the first production in this new space playing Robert in A LIFE IN THE THEATRE. David appeared as nine different characters in the one man show THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY at Invisible Theatre and has appeared there in multiple other shows-most recently TRUMBO. He played Willy Loman in Winding Road’s DEATH OF A SALESMAN and recently appeared in their production of ANGELS FALL. David has been seen in multiple other shows since coming to Tucson in 1990. His television and movie credits include DAY OF REDEMPTION, SPIN, THE UNFLYABLE PLANE as well as regional and national commercials and industrial films. David is a muralist and faux finisher by day and has painted many of the LTW children’s program backdrops.

Brian McElroy (Harry Hanratty) was, essentially, raised on the LTW stage, with his first play there at the age of 6. He has since developed a career in Tucson theatre wearing such hats as lighting/projection designer, sound designer, production manager, stage manager, and actor, and has in the past 13 years run or helped design over 200 Tucson productions. He now runs Monsoon Staging which supports the U of A, small businesses, and nonprofits in Arizona. During the day, he is a published neuroscientist and data scientist. You may have seen him recently in such LTW shows as PUFFS (Ernie Mac et al.) or ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE (Jingle), or on other Tucson stages in Saguaro City’s MATILDA (Escapologist) or Winding Road’s AMADEUS (Mozart). Thanks as always to family and friends who support his incorrigible need for theatre.

Kaylee Wilson, she/her (Ms. Johnson) is thrilled to return to LTW in ‘The Minutes’. Select credits include Mrs. Hubbard in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Betsy Foster in TUCK EVERLASTING, and Actor 5 / Actor 4 Swing in RADIUM GIRLS. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts from Grand Canyon University. For Dawson Parker, her greatest supporter.

Eric Rau (Mr. Oldfield) Eric is a native Tucsonan and graduated from the U of A with a degree in Romance Languages. He worked as a corporate trainer for an international telecommunications company before attending law school and, after retiring early from a 25-year career in law, he is thrilled to be able to devote himself to theatre and improv performance and putting his dusty language skills to use while traveling the world. Some favorite roles have included Howie in RABBIT HOLE, Horace in THE LITTLE FOXES, and Eugene O’Neill in N. Special thanks to my darling husband, Cameron Rau, for all his love and encouragement.

Kat Basso (Ms. Matz) is an actor, director and theatre instructor who moved in 2022 from the Chicagoland area. She has lived in 6 different states (IA, FL, NY, IL, NV, AZ) and is happy to have NO snow now! She holds a BFA from the University of Florida. She was heavily involved with a community theatre troupe in IL for 15 years and has been acting, directing and teaching workshops for many years. She recently performed in two of Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre’s RADIO HOURS. Some of her favorite roles have been as Masha in VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE, Bella Manningham in ANGEL STREET, and Margot in DIAL “M” FOR MURDER. She is beyond thrilled to be cast in her first show with Live Theatre Workshop. Special thank you to Amanda Gremel and Michael Martinez who took a chance on a transplant!

Leslie J. Miller (Ms. Innes) is glad to return to the stage with Live Theatre Workshop, where she has had the pleasure to work as both an actor and director. Her directing credits include the very recently staged MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S, ENCHANTED APRIL, THE CLEAN HOUSE, THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED A CACTUS, and THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP. Acting credits include THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE (Winding Road Theater), RADIANT VERMIN, and MS. NELSON IS MISSING (Live Theatre Workshop). She appreciates the chance to work with such a dedicated group of artists. She extends a hearty and grateful thanks to the artistic team and staff at Live Theatre Workshop for their continued support and collaboration.

Dante Crossroad (Mr. Blake) is something of a rising star in Tucson theatre. They made their LTW debut on the children’s stage as the Narrator in PUFFS in the summer of 2023, and returned one year later in RAPUNZEL, a hip hop musical. Last year, they debuted at Invisible Theatre in THE BOOKSTORE in which they played four different characters, showcasing their proficiency in characterization and vocal modulation. Dante is also part of the Stories That Soar ensemble, where they collaborate with other theatre artists to bring elementary school children’s stories to life on stage. When they aren’t acting professionally, they’re volunteering at Valley of the Moon, a fairyland park and historic landmark in Tucson, as the Head of the Theatrical Department. THE MINUTES is Dante’s first main stage show at LTW, and they intend to perform here as often as they can.

Jonathan Heras (Mr. Assalone) is an accomplished actor, singer, and musical director from Yuma, Arizona, now a prominent figure in Tucson’s performing arts community. As a long-time member of the Borderlands Theater Ensemble, Jonathan has been working with Borderlands Theater professionally since 2005. He has also collaborated with various local theaters, including Live Theatre Workshop, where he served as a musical director for RAPUNZEL and previously had the opportunity to assist in other children’s summer camps and performed on their main stage and children’s stage plays, touring performances to schools as part of an outreach program. Jonathan was honored to also be a teaching artist at the Strathmore Performing Arts Center in Maryland, where his work as a children’s youth theater educator inspired the creation of the Borderlands Barrio Stars Youth Theater Program in Tucson. Since 2021, Jonathan has been the musical director for Salpointe Catholic High School’s main stage season, earning recognition in 2024 with the Monty Award for Best Musical Director for his work on INTO THE WOODS. Additionally, since 2017, Jonathan has been a year-round cast member at the Gaslight Theater, one of the few remaining melodrama comedy theaters in the country. In 2024, Jonathan co-devised the play ANTIGONE 3.0, which was featured at the Los Angeles Theatre Center as part of the Encuentro festival. He would like to thank his wife Ericka Quintero for all her support and say hello to his son Jonny Ace.

Tyler Gastelum (Understudy for Mr. Assalone) is ecstatic to return to the stage of Live Theatre Workshop, where he has had the privilege of working as a teacher, actor, and even student, when he was growing up. A Tucson native, Tyler is an alumnus of the local Bennett Theatrelab. With nearly 20 years of local theatre experience under his belt, he is passionate about both the arts and education, being lucky enough to combine those two loves, on and off the stage, all over the Old Pueblo. Recent credits include Antonio Salieri in Winding Road Theatre Ensemble’s AMADEUS, Felipe the Rooster in Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre’s recent production of ALEBRIJES, and Jon in Winding Road’s TICK, TICK . . . BOOM!

Dave Sewell (Mr. Breeding) has been active in the Tucson theatre scene since 1995 as playwright, director, actor, set designer, grant writer, board member, stage tech, and more. A native of Los Angeles, Dave holds a degree in Theatre (directing emphasis) from University of California, Riverside, where he studied under Jules Aaron and Rick Risso. In addition to directing more than twenty full productions, Dave’s local acting credits include roles in OUR TOWN, SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS, TAMING OF THE SHREW, MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, BUS STOP, and many others. While working as a professional writer and editor, Dave has found time to serve on the leadership teams of several local theatre companies, such as Desert Players, Tucson Theatre Ensemble, Beowulf Alley, and Old Pueblo Playwrights. Currently, Dave has the privilege of serving as president of the board at Live Theatre Workshop, in full support of the company’s vital mission of bringing quality performance and education to our community.

Rhonda Hallquist (Director) is very glad to be directing THE MINUTES as her 11th directorial project at LTW. Previously she directed STONES IN HIS POCKETS; THE STANDBY LEAR; ACCOMPLICE; RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN; GOD’S MAN IN TEXAS; THE COLUMNIST; VISITING MR. GREEN (2013 Mac Award winner for Best Comedy, and Best Director, Comedy), among others. As an actor, she most recently played Abby in RIPCORD, Diane in THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, Marlafaye in THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY, Margaret in WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD, Claire in BOSTON MARRIAGE, Phyllis in BODY AWARENESS, and both Andy and Melissa in LOVE LETTERS. Her favorite LTW roles include Toni in APPROPRIATE, Mary in WOMEN IN JEOPARDY, Emma in ANNAPURNA (2017 Mac Award Nominee – Actress, Drama), Fay in LOOT (2014 Mac Award Nominee – Best Actress, Comedy), Myra in REGRETS ONLY, Rachel in RECKLESS (2011 Mac Award nominee – Best Actress), and Lane in THE CLEAN HOUSE (2010 Mac Award nominee – Best Actress, Comedy).

Alex Totillo, they/them (Stage Manager) was born in Tucson and is a University of Arizona graduate. They are a lifelong theater nerd whose first show as a stage manager was aptly titled THE NERD. They have since stage managed at various theaters including for Live Theater Workshop’s productions of BODY AWARENESS, LUNGS, and HIR. A couple of Alex’s other favorite credits are as dramaturg for AMADEUS and director for STRING OF PEARLS both produced by Winding Road Theater Ensemble. They would like to thank their partner for being so supportive through late nights, tech weeks, and everything beyond.

Monet Zuniga, she/her (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be working on Live Theatre Workshop’s production of The Minutes. In continuing her work in the community, she has recently assistant stage-managed for Live Theater Workshop’s production of MURDER AT THE HOWARD JOHNSON’S, and she has worked on a few different shows for her high school, Salpointe Catholic High School. She has stage-managed both INTO THE WOODS, and HADESTOWN; the latter of which performed at the Arizona Thespian Festival, and won full superiors at the National level. Furthermore, she is extremely passionate about all things theater, especially technical theater, and owes her success to her Mother, mentors, and her little pup Pip!

Taryn Wintersteen (Set Designer / Head of Set Construction) Graduated with a BFA in Theater Production with an Emphasis in Scenic Design from the University of Arizona in 2013 where she was the Scenic Designer for BOEING BOEING. She then explored the world of museum fabrication and motherhood for a few years before jumping back into theater work with LTW. You can see some of her museum work in the Witte museum in San Antonio, TX and various other museums across the country. You also may have seen some of her scenic work in recent LTW mainstage productions. She would like to thank her husband and parents for wrangling kiddos to make this show possible.

Richard Gremel(Lighting Designer/Technical Advisor) has been lighting the LTW stage for the past 16 years. His lighting designs have also been seen on other Tucson stages in the past. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona where he received a B.F.A. in Theatre Education. Richard is the acting and technical theatre teacher at Empire High School. He is the recipient of the Arizona Thespians Teacher of the year (2017-2018 & 2023-2024) and the OnMedia Tucson Arts Hero (2018-2019).  Aside from teaching, Richard acts, directs, and writes plays for the LTW stage. He currently has 11 published plays which have been seen all over the United States, Canada, India, Hong Kong, England, and Australia. www.richardgremelplaywright.com

Michael Zimmerman (Sound Designer) is a recording artist, music director, audio engineer, and private music instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience and more than 35 years of acting and performance experience. He spent 25 years as a touring musician with Honeybeegroove and Kristen Chandler. After graduating from the University of Oregon in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Technology, Michael moved to Tucson, AZ. He is the music director for Center for Spiritual Living Tucson, and teaches guitar, piano, voice, drums, percussion, and bass guitar as a master teacher at Music & Arts.

Kathy Hurst (Co-costume Designer) enjoyed sharing costume duties with Erin Anderson for THE MINUTES. What looks simple costume wise can be more complicated than you might think. But this cast made it a pleasure to do. Enjoy the show!

Erin Anderson, she/her (Co-costume Designer) is excited to be participating in her first show with LTW! She has been involved in theater her entire life. Erin graduated from the U of A in 2021, and she is currently a student at Pima studying fashion design. She spends all of her free time crocheting and watching TV while snuggling with her cat! She wants to thank her husband, Samuel, for providing for their family while she goes back to school. She is just starting her journey of costuming professionally and absolutely loves it.

Karin Hupp (Prop Master) has been the prop master for over eight years; she also does scenic painting and box office. Some of her favorite projects included the wedding cake for ONE SLIGHT HITCH, the hound from BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK MYSTERY, and the cookies from FROG AND TOAD. Favorite scenes she has painted include Dorothy Parker’s VICIOUS CIRCLE and the bookshelves in THE COLUMNIST. Karin enjoys working for LTW because it helps her grow as an artist.