Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse
Courtney Crouse is a mezzo soprano and professor of voice at Oklahoma City University. Prior to moving to OKC to join the faculty of the Wanda L. Bass School of Music in 2012, Dr. Crouse was a featured soloist with The New York Virtuoso Singers under the direction of Harold Rosenbaum, The Coterie and L’Harmonie des Saisons, a group based in Montréal and New York City under the direction of baroque specialist Eric Milnes.
Since moving Oklahoma, Dr. Crouse has performed with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma as Mrs. Anderssen in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, with the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra as a featured soloist, as the alto soloist in the Messiah for the Kemp Concert Series, a Jazz Recital on the Distinguished Artist Series at Oklahoma City University and has joined the professional vocal ensemble Tactus. She is also a member of the the guitar and voice duo: Crouse and Denman.
Dr. Crouse is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX and the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Check out CourtneyCrouse.com for upcoming performances.
Since moving Oklahoma, Dr. Crouse has performed with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma as Mrs. Anderssen in Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, with the Oklahoma City Jazz Orchestra as a featured soloist, as the alto soloist in the Messiah for the Kemp Concert Series, a Jazz Recital on the Distinguished Artist Series at Oklahoma City University and has joined the professional vocal ensemble Tactus. She is also a member of the the guitar and voice duo: Crouse and Denman.
Dr. Crouse is a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX and the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Check out CourtneyCrouse.com for upcoming performances.
Charlie Monnot
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Charlie Monnot is a strong supporter of Oklahoma Theatre, he has performed in many of the local theatres in the area. Lord Farquaad in Shrek, Peter in Company, Tobias in Sweeney Todd (The Pollard Theatre). Claude in Hair and Pirelli in Sweeney Todd (Reduxion Theater Company); Henry Ford in Ragtime, Hugo Tantinnin in Call Me Madam (Lyric Theatre); Harry Witherspoon in Lucky Stiff, and , Oscar Lindquist in Sweet Charity and the Baker in Into the Woods (Shawnee Little Theatre), Trent Conway in Six Degrees of Separation (Carpenter Square Theatre), Tateh in Ragtime (Poteet Theatre), Malcolm in The Full Monty (Sooner Theatre). When not on stage, Charlie can be seen as the Registrar at Oklahoma City University.
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Scott Hynes
Scott Hynes - Regional credits: Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre : THE GRAPES OF WRATH (Man Going Back, Tom u/s), THE NORMAL HEART (David, Felix u/s), NEXT TO NORMAL (adult male swing). Local credits: Ghostlight Theatre Club: THE CREDEAUX CANVAS (Winston), [TITLE OF SHOW] (Jeffy), REASONS TO BE PRETTY (Greg), THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT (St. Matthew, Mathias of Gallilee); Oklahoma City Theatre Company: SYLVIA (Director), MEDEA (Jason), THE THREE-PENNY OPERA (Ready-Money Matt); Jewel Box Theatre: CATS (Munkustrap), OKLAHOMA! (Curly), LEND ME A TENOR (Max), AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (Phillip Lombard). SummerStock OK: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Captain Von Trapp), WEST SIDE STORY (Tony), JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Pharaoh). Independent credits: FALSETTOS (Whizzer) at RJM Productions, CHICAGO (featured Dancer) at RSCPAC. Off-stage, Scott is a professional Tap dancer and teacher, Technical Director for Ghostlight Theatre Club, director, technician, and an award-winning lighting designer. Thanks to Jodi, Megan, Dr. Harry Parker, Don Jordan, Ben Hall, Dr. Lewis R. Stiles; Leroy, Kris, and the entire OKC Philharmonic family; Lance Garrett, and the crew at GLTC; and as always, this one is for you, Mom.
Sarah Feist
Sarah Feist is from Tulsa, OK and is currently studying at Oklahoma City University. She is a double major in Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre. She is very excited and thankful to be apart of the Oklahoma City Cabaret Company on this spookiest of nights.
Amy Rene McQuade
Amy Rene McQuade is excited to be working with the City Cabaret this fall to bring you a spooktacular show! Originally from Tulsa, Amy moved to Oklahoma City to study at Oklahoma City University and graduated with her Bachelors in Music Performance and Masters in Music Performance. For the past ten years she has worked diligently behind the scenes to direct and assistant direct over 32 productions at the University, High School, Jr. High and Elementary levels with Youth Onstage, Stillwater Children’s Theatre, Centrestage Theatre Company, Spotlight Acting Academy, The Performing Arts Academy, Francis Tuttle Summer Quest and Oklahoma City University. She has also offered classes in differing theatre areas to aid in the development of budding actors and singers. Amy has been seen on the OCU, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City stages and hopes to bring passion and heart to her classes and productions to help instill creativity, self-confidence, and a great experience!
The City Cabaret Band
Michelle Hedges, Drums, studied percussion and trombone performance at Southeast Missouri State University. She was the drummer for the award winning, cover band, Satin Britches based in Atlanta, GA. She played drums in Oklahoma City Theatre Company’s Gypsy in 2012 and Jesus Christ Superstar in 2014. Currently, Michelle plays trombone in the MidDel Jazz Orchestra, drums in the Nichols Hills Band, and is half of the piano duo Melaugh and Hedges. She gives private lessons in brass, percussion, and piano in the Oklahoma City area.
Sophia Ro, Violin, joined the faculty at Oklahoma City University in 2013 and is a violinist in the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra. She has performed on the Distinguished Artist Series and joined the faculty string quartet at Oklahoma City University.
Dr. Ro has served as Guest Concertmaster and as Principal Second Violin with the Sherman Symphony Orchestra and was a regular member of the Plano Symphony Orchestra, the Irving Symphony Orchestra, and the San Angelo Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Ro has been an active recitalist and chamber musician in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Boston, and New York City. She is also a Baroque violinist and performed at numerous chamber recitals, Baroque orchestras, master classes, and music festivals in the Boston and Dallas areas. She was a featured soloist with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra and the Korean Chamber Orchestra.
Dr. Ro is a graduate of University of North Texas (DMA), Boston University (MM) and Manhattan School of Music (BM).
Dr. Ro has served as Guest Concertmaster and as Principal Second Violin with the Sherman Symphony Orchestra and was a regular member of the Plano Symphony Orchestra, the Irving Symphony Orchestra, and the San Angelo Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Ro has been an active recitalist and chamber musician in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Boston, and New York City. She is also a Baroque violinist and performed at numerous chamber recitals, Baroque orchestras, master classes, and music festivals in the Boston and Dallas areas. She was a featured soloist with the Seoul Symphony Orchestra and the Korean Chamber Orchestra.
Dr. Ro is a graduate of University of North Texas (DMA), Boston University (MM) and Manhattan School of Music (BM).
Brian McQuade,String Bass, is a native of Oklahoma City. He is a graduate of Oklahoma City University. Brian has performed with many musical groups in the area including the Fort Smith Symphony, Oklahoma City Community Orchestra, Northern Oklahoma College Gala Orchestra, and many other small jazz ensembles. Brian currently works on staff at Oklahoma City University and enjoys being able to perform in the community.