Unexpected Joy by Bill Russell, Lyrics Bill Russell, Music Janet Hood Cast

Eileen is thrilled to be making her OLT debut in "Unexpected Joy." An experienced singer and actress, Eileen's favorite roles include Mad Margaret ("Ruddigore"), Katisha ("The Midado"),and Lady Jane ("Patience") with the Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. Eileen has also performed with Verismo Opera, the Bergen County Players, the Players Guild of Leonia, 4th Wall Theatre, Off-Book Productions, Eccentric Theatre Co., and American Family Theater. She would like to thank Michael and Linda for this amazing opportunity.

Leslie is thrilled to be working again with OLT. She was last seen as Armanda in our production of Sweet Charity. Some of her favorite roles have been: The Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense, Nancy in Oliver, Velma Kelly in Chicago, Hysteria in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anita in West Side Story, Lady Thaing in The King and I, Suzannah in Tintypes, Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business..., Maggie Jone in 42nd Street, Bloody Mary in South Pacific, Muzzy Van Hossmier in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mrs. Muller in Doubt, Mrs. McAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, Helene in Sweet Charity.Directing credits include:Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Pirates of Penzance, Seussical,Bye Bye Birdie, Motherhood Out Loud, and The Music Man. She would like to give a special thanks to Michael Kidney for including her in this production. And give a big shout out to the entire production team and 3 ladies: Eileen, Fia and Cassie for helping her to show the world, "What a Woman Can Do!"

Cassandra is thrilled to be returning to the OLT Stage! Recent credits include Chess (Svetlana) with CDC Theatre Company, (Sarah) with Eccentric Theatre Company, Bat Boy (Meredith Parker) with Old Library Theatre, The Wild Party (Madeline True) with CDC Theatre, and Into the Woods (Cinderella) with St. Catherine's of Bologna Performing Arts Guild. Cassandra received her Bachelor in Music in Vocal Performance from Montclair State University and continues to study voice under Linda Benanti. Much love to her family and friends for all their unwavering support.

Fia is a 16 year old, N.J. based performer. Favorite credits include; Future Artists Program NYU Tisch, Gypsy (Louise), Something Rotten (Minstrel), Basking in Light, Light Opera of New Jersey (Self), Fiddler on the Roof (Hodel), Parade (Iola Stover), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins),The Secret Garden (Mary Lennox), New Voices The Paper Mill Playhouse (Self), Our Town (Rebecca Gibbs) and Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie Smith). Fia is grateful for the latitude to be creative and to follow her heart. She is excited to join the cast of Unexpected Joy ad thanks both the creative team and her cast members for this unique experience.