BroadArts Artists!
Carolyne Haycraft (Peace Arts Camp Director)
A native of Australia, graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a BA in theatre, and has worked nationally and internationally as an actor and director. She uses theatre and drama to promote progressive transformation in educational, community and recreational settings. Her directing credits emphasize theatre for youth and social justice. Carolyne has worked for numerous organizations including Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and The Storybuilders in New York City. Most recently she was the Education Coordinator for CTM, Madison Family Theatre. She served as the Director of University Theatre at UW-Rock County where she was nominated for a Teaching Excellence Award. A martial arts expert, Carolyne holds a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do. Carolyne is excited to be in Portland.
Mollie Hart
If I Were Queen of This Forest! was Mollie's third original play with BroadArts, creating the role of Bonita in FAT & SASSY, performing in the WONDER-BROADS International Women's Day concert and appearing as Mrs. Non-White-Anglo-Saxon-Protestant in AmBUSHED! Mollie has been active in the Portland theater scene since the early 1970's. She has appeared in everything from Shakespeare to vaudeville/cabaret shows. In addition to acting, she is a member of the Benign Band, a group of musicians who donate their time and talents to earn money for the Clark County Relay for Life (cancer research fundraiser).
Dan Linn
Dan is a multitalented musician, singer and composer who has played music all his life. He was instrumental (hee hee hee) in the musical comedy group The Halleluiah Chorus and continues to play in bands all over. Dan produces the podcast Rose Drop Media Circus, at http://www.rosedropmedia.com.
Aaron Linn
Aaron is a drummer and percussionist in Portland. He's a graduate of Madison High School, where he won awards as musician of the year. Aaron joined BroadArts in 2005 for AmBUSHED! Aaron plays every instrument on his recordings.
Darryl! L.C. Moch
Originally from Los Angeles, Darryl! relocated to Portland in 2005. "Queen" marks his first BroadArts appearance. Currently he serves as the Executive Director of Brother To Brother, in Portland. Darryl! has a passion for creating opportunities that will empower, expose, and enlighten individuals and our collective community. Darryl! currently offers himself as a community activist, motivational speaker/therapist, and as an inspirational and liturgical minister. A graduate from the premier class of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, he earned a BA in Performing Arts and Psychology, a Masters of Education in Counseling from Alfred University, and a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre: Directing.
Sarah Adams
...is a Musician, artist and healing arts professional in the Portland area. In addition to singing, she plays cello and guitar. Sarah is new to Broad Arts Theater. She debuted with the Broad Band on SWAN Day at the Better Living Show on March 29th, 2008 and the rousing house concert the same night. Sarah also loves to play music for and create music with children, facilitating song circles and concerts for chidren and adults and adding her music to sacred ceremonies. She is very thrilled to be working with people as rich in humanity and spirit as they are in talent here at Broad Arts. You can see more about Sarah at her website: www.sarahadams.org
Gila Lane
Gila is happy to be one of BroadArt's newest Board members! You can visit her website, blog, and artistic portfolio at http://gilalane.com.
Melinda E. Pittman (Author, Composer, Artistic Director)
...is a Gemini and so is she. For over 30 years, gawk!, Melinda has been a writing, directing, composing, singing and performing original theatre and music. She was in The Fallen Angel Choir for years until the group went defunct, whereupon she started ANGELS THE NEXT GENERATION. . She wrote WONDERBROADS in 1999 and won the Angus Bowmer Oregon Book Award for Best Drama for the show in 2000. With the energy of lots of talented artists and community members, WONDERBROADS morphed into BroadArts Theatre. WONDERBROADS continues to tour regionally and nationally.
Melinda is BroadArts' Artistic Director; she's also the author and composer of HOMELAND IN~SECURITY, about women peacemakers, FAT & SASSY, a musical about who's getting rich off of America getting fat, AmBUSHED!, (you can guess what that one was about), and the visionPDX City of Portland commissioned interactive show, IF I WERE THE QUEEN OF THIS FOREST. She's often asked to deliver keynote addresses at conferences, and is a proud member of Local 1000, Traveling Musicians, AFM.
"I'm pumped to collaborate in reseraching and creating this new, fresh production of WONDERBROADER with our talented, inspiring and funny directors, designers, musicians and cast members. Thanks to all who help BroadArts Change the World, One Joke at a Time!"
