Adé Herbert (POGO) is excited to be returning in his role as Pogo, after last year's successful debut run. A native of New Orleans, La., he has jumped head first into the creative community in New York, performing in shows with the American Theater of Harlem, a few locally directed short films, as well as singing with his R&B music group, CRESCENDO. Much of his gratitude and appreciation goes out to Aaron, Jenny, and Sergio for granting him another opportunity to display his talent to a new audience. He is also grateful to be sharing the stage with some of the finest talent he has worked with, ever! His performance is dedicated to Nikk, Dezja, and Kai for giving him a sense of purpose! New Orleans, Forever...Laissez les bon temps roulez!!!
	Caitlin Summer Mulhern (EVIE) NEW YORK CREDITS: In the Company of Trees (American Living Room Festival, HERE Arts Center), "Pushkin" Readings (Plywrght: Jonathan Leaf, dir. Erica Gould), Marat Sade (Access Theater), House of Desires, The Salvage Shop (Storm Theater), REGIONAL: Urban Cowboy: The Musical (National Tour), The Legend of Jenny Wiley (Jenny Wiley Theater), Something's Afoot (Off-Broad Street Theater). INTERNATIONAL: Big River (Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Richard II and Taming of the Shrew (Rutgers at the Globe, London). RUTGERS: Woyzeck, Quills (Rutgers Theatre Company) FILM: "Left/Right", "Arena", various NYU/Columbia student films. TV: "Third Watch". BFA Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts. Much love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Alanna, Chandler, Charlie, Bodhi, Clancy, Ello, Lenny, and Aaron.
	Will Manning (WOODY) is from Fair Grove, Missouri. He now lives in Washington Heights. Somewhere in the middle, he lived in Kansas City and Chicago, though not at the same time. That would have been too much. Will just finished a go at Wordbridge 2007 where he worked with a wonderful group of people in South Carolina. His lucky streak through this festival regarding opportunities to work with beautiful hearts and minds. Will is so grateful to be telling stories with people he genuinely cares about. Thank you for being here, too.
	Jamie Neumann (DOMMIE) is pleased as hell to be performing in the Fringe Festival again. Even more lovely is being able to work closely with friends and family putting this show together. Being from New Orleans, Jamie loves the south and Louisiana in particular.... and being a natural born slut, the role of Dommie was a God send. I only hope to do my mama proud with all the ass grabbing and cleavage. Mama, this one's for you.
	Keith Johnston (BIG POSSUM) has been performing professionally for 28 years in theater, television, film and radio. He's known for his re-occurring role as the UPN anchorman on HBO's "Chris Rock Show", Winston in the original cast of off-Broadway hit "Ave X" at Playwrights Horizons, and the role of Guitarman in "Spunk". Music and theatre has taken him around the world with several recording artists (Jon Hendricks, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Living Color, and Olu Dara). As Artistic Director of American Theatre of Harlem he recently wrote "Stone tales" (children's show) which had its debut this summer in the A.R.T. NY Summer Youth Festival." All praises to the Almighty Creator. Let's heal the world with art."
	Ted McGuinness (GENTILHOMME JACQUES) Recent credits- THEATER - Frank Savage in "W.M.D." (Wonderland Festival, NYC), Franks in "Ross" (Storm Theater, NYC), Josie Costello in "The Salvage Shop" (Storm Theater, NYC), Uncle Sam in "The Louisiana Purchase" (Sine Productions, New Orleans), Cheviot Hill in "Engaged" (MacIntosh Theater). FILM - The Secret Game (ESPN), UMAF 0015, The Artful Dodger, The Fix. Ted would like to thank Aaron for the words and Sergio for the direction. Special thanks to Barry and Rose for the support and cultural infusions, and to Peter Dobbins at the Storm Theater for the entrance pass. This one is for John Luke, Matthew Patrick, and Rose Hyland McGuinness...for the songs.
	Justin Flagg (TROUBLED YOUTH) recently returned to New York after five years in the UK, where he worked in theatre and film, and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. UK credits include: "How to Steal a Diamond," "Guts" (Vox Motus), "Tales from Hollywood" (Perth Theatre), "Arabian Nights" (Watermill Theatre). He can also be seen in the upcoming film "Death Defying Acts," starring Guy Pearce and Catherine Zeta Jones.
	Rachel Russell (CHOREOGRAPHER/DANCER) is from Kansas City, Missouri. She has a BFA in dance from UMKC. Some of her choreographic credits include Rogers & Hamerstein's "Cinderella" and "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown." She's been dancing professionally since 2003, in Kansas City and NYC. She performs with ellen stokes shadle/DanceWorks and has worked with such choreographers as Kim LaRue, Thomas Scott, Andrea Andresakis, and Rodni Williams. Thanks to all my family and friends for your support and love.
	Winston Dynamite Brown (DANCER), a native of Kansas City, MO, started dancing at Smith Sisters Dance Studio. He trained at the Missouri State Ballet, the University of Missouri Kansas City where he earned his BFA, and The Center Dance under the Mentorship of Tyrone Aiken. He has worked with the Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre, Deeply Rooted Productions, Albany Berkshire Ballet, the National Dance Company of Nassau, the Missouri State Ballet, Alonzo King pre-professional program, and Jacob's Pillow summer intensive. He was the inaugural recipient of the Lorna Strassler Award for Excellence and a three-time fellowship recipient at the Alvin Ailey School. Mr. Brown joined Taylor 2 in the Spring of 2005.
	Zachary L. Denison (DANCER) hails from Rogers, AR. Credits include 25th Anniversary National Tour of "Cats;" Broadway national tour of "Music Man;" and international tour of "Sesame Street Live." He is a member of the Steps Scholarship Ensemble and has worked with such choreographers as Steven Sofia, Bradley Shelver and Jason Winters. Most recently he appeared in the premier of the new piece, "From the Limb" by Heidi Latsky. He studied with American Music and Dramatic Academy, Broadway Dance Center and has trained intensively with A. C. Ciula, Michelle Assaf, Wes Veldink and Jana Hicks.
	Amy Highfill (DANCER) is a dancer and actor from Kansas City, MO. She recently studied and performed improv at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, and was also seen on NBC's "30 Rock" dancing with Tina Fey. She is currently working on a play with Tony award winner Ray Aranha in "Night Must Fall." Check out Amy with sketch comedians, The Tenderloins, featured on Carson Daly. Amy is also currently working on her first clothing designs to be seen in Soho in October. Thanks to "Pogo & Evie" and an awesome cast! And to Steve... Mwwaaa!
	Latra Wilson (DANCER), born in Tyler, TX, began her training at the Dance Factory under the tutelage of Pamela Erwin. She then went on to study at the University of Missouri Kansas City were she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance in May 2005, and performed numerous works by DeeAnna Hiett, Sabrina Maddison-Cannon, Jennifer Medina, and Rodni Williams. Ms. Wilson was a two-time fellowship to the Alvin Ailey summer intensive program. Along with performing at the Kennedy Center at the National College Dance Festival, her professional credits include Setting the Stage with the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, and as an apprentice with Wylliams/Henry Danse Theatre. Ms. Wilson joined Taylor 2 in the Spring of 2005.
	Melvin Shambry, Jr. (DANCER) is thrilled to be involved with "Pogo and Evie." Trained at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Melvin has performed in such Off-Broadway shows as "Backstage: A Love Hate Story," "The Womans Movement (Frederick Douglass/Barack Obama) and Sally and Tom (Madison Hemmings). National Tours and Regional Theatre include: "Miss Saigon (John)," "Big River" (Jim), "Showboat" (Joe), "Honk" (Ugly Duckling), "Annie" (Rooster), "Tom, Dick and Harry" (Harry), "Man of No Importance" (Sully O Hara). Melvin would like to thank Jaque Stuart, Fred Newman and his Momma for all their unconditional support and opportunities. Proud member of Actors Equity.
	Moses Patrou (MUSIC DIRECTOR/DRUMS) is a diverse musician, songwriter, singer and percussionist who has performed on four different continents including most recently in Europe and South Africa. He has been very committed to teaching music in after school programs throughout NYC for the last six years, and is very active in the local music scene. Patrou's voice can be heard on the Coca-Cola commercial ("Video Game"). His debut CD entitled "Introducing Moses Patrou" was released on July 4th in Japan. His work can be heard at http://nardismusic.com as well as http://myspace.com/cozymose
	Matthew Gelfer (FIDDLE) graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 2005 with a degree in film scoring. He's done extensive session and live work in the U.S. and abroad and can be heard as an arranger and musician on several albums. He is currently recording with the band Burning Down Rome who will release their debut this Fall.
	Fred Doumbe (BASS)
	Benjamin Ickies (ACCORDION) is a songwriter, arranger and accordionist based in New York City. As a classically trained accordionist, he has been a featured soloist with The Martha Graham Dance Company, New World Symphony. On the rock side, he has performed with The Dresden Dolls, and orchestrated for TV On The Radio. In between, he is the music director for This Ambitious Orchestra, an 18-piece symphonic rock band, currently recording a full-length record.
	Scott Patterson (KEYBOARD)
	Yorel Lashley (RUB BOARD & TRIANGLE INSTRUCTOR)
	Sergio Alvarado (DIRECTOR) comes all the way from San Juan, TX. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX. Then he earned his Master of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Last year he teamed up with Aaron Latham and Jenny Rose to direct the premiere of "Pogo & Evie: a Zydeco Musical" and is happy to be back and directing it again for the New York International Fringe Festival. He thanks everyone who has been a part of this project from its inception.
	Ryan Biziorek (SOUND DESIGN) is a Midwest transplant to New York City and is an acoustic consultant. While his daily work involves designing some of the world's best concert halls, he is a practicing musician and sound engineer. Ryan worked on "Pogo & Evie" during its 2006 summer run on the Upper West Side.
	Jenny Rose Costuros (PRODUCER) is deeply touched by the dedication she has witnessed throughout this production. Not only from the brilliant cast and crew of "Pogo & Evie," but also with the extraordinary people of FringeNYC. Usually a film ("Decidedly French," "Kill Johnny Mills," "Zombie Kitty") and television ("America's Most Wanted," "World of Wealth") producer; it's easy to forget the passionate and undying commitment found in 'theatre people.' Great thanks to Elena and FringeNYC, Aaron and Lesley, Sergio, and Troy.
	Isabella Gregory (STAGE MANAGER) originally hails from a small summer town on Long Island. She began working in technical theatre at the age of 15 and quickly moved up the ranks to the prestigious position of ASM at 16 at the Gateway Playhouse on Long Island. She worked there until she went away to college with a full Scholarship in Editing to NYIT (Graduated 2006). Her first job in NYC was "Jerry Herman's Show Tunes" (Off Broadway). She then moved onto McCann Erickson using her editing talents, and worked for a season at "Saturday Night Live" (2002-2003). Her most recent stage projects include "Billy Connolly: Too Old to Die Young" (Off Broadway), "Lee Evans: Same World Different Planet" (Off Broadway), "Lewis Black: Red, White and Screwed" (Off Broadway), "Poe: A Musical based on the Life of E.A. Poe" (Off Broadway), and "Escape From Bellevue" (Off Broadway). She also completed working on her first major motion picture - look for "Charlie Wilson's War" starring Tom Hanks due out winter 2008! She is proud to say "Pogo & Evie: A Zydeco Musical" is her first Fringe show, and she would like to thank Aaron, Sergio and Jenny for this wonderful opportunity! Big hugs to her wonderful cast and crew! Much Love to Scot.. xo
	Gregory Allen Millen (LIGHTING DESIGN) earned his B.F.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 2000. Now a New Yorker, Greg can be found at ABC Studios, where he has worked as Lighting Director on such shows as "All My Children," "One Life to Live," and "Good Morning America." Proud member of I.A.T.S.E. Local One. Love to my LTs!
	Susan Molnar (SET DESIGN) Hailing from fabulous Las Vegas, Susan attended School of the Museum of Fine Arts and Tufts University (BFA '04 and Diploma '06) before moving to New York City to pursue her career in Art. Her eclectic life experiences, match her varied styles and mediums and just the uncanny knack of being in the right place at the right time. Following this tradition of chance she ended up in a position to use and expand her creative skills as set designer for this production. Very special thanks to Matthew Smedberg for all of his help and technical direction. Also thanks to Jenny for all her hard work and being a great producer to work with. To see more of Susan's work go to www.susanmolnar.com
	Aaron Latham (PLAYWRIGHT) I was born in a hospital on Main Street in Spur, Texas. My father had to sell a cow to pay my first hospital bills. Growing up, I spent summers in New Roads, LA, where I learned to milk cows and love Louisiana music. My first job was reporting for the Washington Post. In my first murder story, I called the killer the dead man and vice versa. That was the first time the city editor called me "Ace." Later I worked for New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, and Esquire where I wrote a story called "The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy" which became my first movie based on my screenplay. Years later it became my first musical. Then last year, I had an idea for the world's first Zydeco musical. As could only happen in this city, that musical, "Pogo & Evie," was born in a New York eatery. I wrote the musical in Jacques-Imo's Louisiana restaurant; it was directed by one of JI's waiters (Sergio Alvarado); produced by one of JI's bartenders (Jenny Rose); and ran for a month in JI last summer. And now here we are at the Fringe performing on a real stage with no clanking silver or dishes in the background. We are in high cotton. Thank you Fringe.
	Michael Miller (ASST. STAGE MANAGER)