KT PETERSON (Book) studied Music and Theatre at Indiana University. She received her MFA in Theatre from Towson University. KT was a founding member of The Forge Theater Company in NYC (2009-2012) and served as a nominator for the Drama Desk Awards (2009-20012).
Performance credits:
Paper Bag Princess and Mulan (Lillly Theater 2014-2015)
Gilgamesh (Bushwick Starr 2010)
Voice over work with Rockstar Games (Red, Dead, Redemption 2009).
Playwright:
New York Musical Theater Festival (2012)
National Playwriting Conference Semi-Finalist (2011 & 2014)
Musical Theater Award (2009)
Eugene O’Neill Fellow (2009)
National Playwriting Award Nominee (2009)
Wordbridge Playwright (2007) Playwright/Director:
Mr. Boniface, the Wise (IndyFringe2015)
Playwright: Richmond Park (Q Artistry 2015).
KT is currently employed as an actor at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
www.ktpeterson.com
BENNETT AYRES (Book) is a graduate of DePauw University. His plays have been produced by the Phoenix Theatre, ShadowApe Theatre Company, Indiana Historical Society, Prairie Ditch Theatre, NoExit Performance Company and The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. His Sci-Fi play, “Creatures of the Night” was included in NUVO Magazine’s top five theatre performances of 2012. Bennett was a scholarship recipient for the 2013 Kenyon Playwright’s Conference. This summer, his short play, “Boys Playing with Toys” will feature at the Chicago-based Paragon Festival. Currently, Bennett is working on a short 1-act for the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Bennett is thrilled to be a part of this project with Erin, Tony and KT. “Thanks to my family, teachers and to Katie most of all.”
ERIN RETTINO (Music/Lyrics) is a songwriter, singer, performer, and educator in Southern California. She is a graduate of the prestigious University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Most notably, she has been apart of the Grammy and Dove Award nominated children's series "Psalty The Singing Songbook." As a performer she was blessed to take part in the 40th Anniversary production of HAIR in Los Angeles in 2008; produced by original Broadway Producer Michael Butler and winner of the LA Weekly Award for Best Musical. Her work with Michael Butler lead her to take part in writing music for a new musical Mr. Butler has been developing the past several years. In addition to writing and performing, Erin is currently on the music staff at the South Orange County School of the Arts. Erin is also the founding director of The Fireside Carolers, a popular Southern California Dickens Caroling group. www.erinrettino.com
TONY GUERRERO (Music/Lyrics) is a noted musician, composer and producer whose chart-topping solo work as a jazz artist has earned him both critical acclaim and a world-wide audience. His work can also be heard on countless recordings from artists in multiple genres as well as on television and movie soundtracks. Tony's Christmas musical, "The Journey" has been performed in venues around the country for nearly ten years. He has also published books and dozens of articles on a variety of music-related topics in various national publications. Tony also founded and chairs the non-profit organization, FACT Alliance, which is committed to caring for the aftercare of victims of sex trafficking. www.tonyguerrero.com