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Introducing the cast of our current show,
The Lion, the Witch, and the War Hero;
or Is McCain Able?

Lauren Anderson

Hometown: Saint Louis Park, MN
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Pluto; And Other Lies My Teacher Told Me * Christmas: The Other White Holiday * The Left, The Right, and the Ugly; or Blue State Blues * Saturday Night FEMA; or the Roof! The Roof! The Roof is Under Water!
About Lauren: Orange is her favorite color and her favorite animal is the mighty elephant. She likes to wear enough jewelry that she makes noise when she walks.

Joe Bozic

Hometown: Homewood, IL
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Pluto; And Other Lies My Teacher Told Me * Christmas: The Other White Holiday * The Left, The Right, and the Ugly; or Blue State Blues * See Dick Shoot (and Other Signs of the Apocalypse)
About Joe: He possesses the ability to wiggle his ears in a most whimsical manner.

Josh Eakright


Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Pluto; And Other Lies My Teacher Told Me * Christmas: The Other White Holiday
About Josh: The year Josh's sisters met Mother Teresa and President Clinton, Josh met three judges in two counties.

Mike Fotis

Hometown: Flossmor, IL
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Pluto; And Other Lies My Teacher Told Me * Christmas: The Other White Holiday * The Left, The Right, and the Ugly; or Blue State Blues * See Dick Shoot (and Other Signs of the Apocalypse)
About Mike: Sports lover Mike went to junior high with former San Fransisco 49ers wide receiver Tai Streets.

Bobby Gardner

Hometown: Eagan, MN
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son (understudy)
About Mike: Bobby is a huge fan of the movie "The Godfather." Such a huge fan that he wants to name his first son Santino Corleone Gardner. Hey ladies!

Peter Guertin (musical director)

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: 50 (!) sketch comedy shows, including The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Pluto; And Other Lies My Teacher Told Me * Christmas: The Other White Holiday * The Left, The Right, and the Ugly; or Blue State Blues * Saturday Night FEMA; or the Roof! The Roof! The Roof is Under Water!
About Pete:
Pete's considerable musical talents may be genetic- his grandfather toured for years in vaudeville and played piano for silent movies, and if that's not impressive enough, he is also related to Celine Dion's husband.

Ellie Hino

Hometown: Madison, WI
Recent Brave New Workshop Shows: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Total Recall 2- The Governator
About Ellie:
Ellie shares her life with a cat which has thumbs and no teeth. Ellie's superpower is an amazing high-kick, but only with her right leg.

Max Leibowitz(technician)

Hometown: New York City, NY
About Max: Max has been improvising since age 14.

Caleb McEwen (director)

Hometown: Fulton, MO
Recent Brave New Workshop directing credits: The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better * Stuck in the Manger With You; or Carol On, My Wayward Son * YouCube: This Company Loves Misery * Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * Pluto; And Other Lies My Teacher Told Me * Christmas: The Other White Holiday * The Left, The Right, and the Ugly; or Blue State Blues * See Dick Shoot (and Other Signs of the Apocalypse)
Recent Brave New Workshop performing credits:
Rise of the Celebretards: A-crotch-alypse Now * See Dick Shoot (and Other Signs of the Apocalypse) * Shut Your American Pie-Hole; or Discount Family Values * Hear No Evil, Casino Evil: What Happens in Bloomington Stays in Bloomington * Electile Dysfunction; or Two Johns, a Dick and a Bush
About Caleb:
In addition to his duties as the Brave New Workshop's artistic director, Caleb throws knives professionally.