Nate has been acting in the Bay Area since he was 18 years old with a passion for performing and the arts in his family’s blood. His mother traveled the world as a gospel singer, older brother got into TV and Film acting, and his father did radio broadcasting while Nate settled with the beauty and live magic of theatre. Though he has dabbled in a talent agency and some short film and commercial credits as well as landed some Netflix airtime (13 reasons why) theatre is where he is most at home. Nate is a theatre major from Sonoma county with many years of acting technique and private vocal coaching and singing lessons under his belt not including the various shows he has been blessed to be a part of. He is also a registered alcohol and drug counselor for those struggling with addiction, and a mental Health counselor for the Sacramento community. He is holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from South University and hopes to one day provide in depth counseling in a private practice for struggling addicts. Some of his favorite roles he has played include Don Price in Big Fish The Musical, Ram in Heathers The Musical, Chuck Cranston in Footloose, and Rocky in Rocky Horror. Recently Nate has crossed to the world of directing and assistant directed Sweeney todd here at The Ooley.

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to join us for Women's Wit & Wisdom!! Stacey has been performing in Sacramento and surrounding areas for several years. She is so pleased to be a part of this inspiring and moving festival that celebrates women; and hopes that you walk away feeling moved and inspired. Please sit back, relax, and make sure you have tissues as you laugh and cry through this exhilarating journey of women’s lives.

Shane Robert is an Actor, Writer, Director and is beyond excited to be working on one of his favorite works for the second time. To Shane this is a story of the human connection and telling a different version than intended is an exciting journey he was more than happy to take on. He is greatful to Elise for letting him take on this beautiful script and he hopes it speaks to you as it speaks to him.

Getting to direct a monologue is always super fun and exciting. I enjoy so much the process and helping an actor explore all the ways a story can be told like this. Thank you to the women who agreed to let me guide them through this process! I am also thrilled to have my piece "Thanks Irene, with Love" performed again thanks to Shane Robert. This piece has become very popular and been done quite a few times now, always with a different combination of people as I intended. Age, gender, race... none of it matters when two people simply find a connection which what this piece is all about. Thanks for watching and enjoy the show!