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Steve Hurst - Executive Producer

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Steve Hurst has been in the field of entertainment for over 25 years. He has been involved with several aspects of the industry including live theatre, television and film production, print work, dinner theatre, music and dance, improvisational comedy, touring circuits, and theme parks. With a commitment to successful events, Steve is a leader in corporate team building ideas, parties, socials, award galas, birthday celebrations, anniversary receptions, theme nights, and much more.

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Kimberly Shader - Artistic Director

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Kimberly Shader serves as the Artistic Director of OTBS and has over 20 years experience in Improvisational and Interactive Theatre.  She holds an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Central Florida.  She is also a licensed cosmetologist and has worked in numerous aspects of the TV and film industry as well, including 6 years as the staff makeup artist at WESH Channel 2.  In the performance world, Kimberly has worked as an actor, writer, director, vocalist,  teacher and coach.

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Patty Accorso

Patty Accorso, well known for her Joan Rivers and Kathy Griffin impersonations, is also an accomplished actor, dancer, choreographer, and director.  She has performed all over the world but makes her home in Orlando, Florida where she has been seen at numerous theme parks and dinner shows.  Patty’s versatility and comic flair make her a welcome addition to the OTBS arsenal of talent.

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Autumn Alexander

Originally from Greece, Autumn Alexander made her theatre debut at the age of five.  These days, she has appeared in NutriSystem industrials, created a cartoon for Laredo, TX about pollution, and is currently developing an original TV entertainment news show.  Autumn lives and works as an actor in Orlando, FL where you might spot her as Marilyn Monroe at Universal Studios or catch her dying up to five times per day at Walt Disney World.  Autumn’s skill set includes, twirling fire, belly dancing, and clogging (both German and American style)

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Savino Bellini

Award winning Savino Bellini is a member of Actors Equity Association.  He was trained in New York at SUNY Fredonia, BFA program.  Savino has performed as Santa Claus for such notable clients as Gaylord Palms Resort, The Orlando Magic, as well as many cities and municipalities in Orlando.  His skills with improvisation have been seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney Sea Resort in Japan, and the Venetian Resort and Casino in Macau SAR, China. Savino potrays a variety of characters from Fred Flintstone to Luciano Pavaritti.

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Ed Budd

Ed Budd studied Communications/Theatre at Marist College and graduated with honors in 1993. Then Ed worked for the Devereuex foundation setting up an arts program in their day habilitation unit. After a year, Ed hit the road, moving to NYC and then touring with a children's theatre troupe (American Family Theatre) for roughly 3 years. Ed came back to NYC after that but not for long, as he was soon hired as Equity Talent at Walt Disney World in Orlando. In addition to performing, Ed also teaches High School Drama and Stagecraft.Ed has a beautiful wife and three great kids. Ed is excited to be part of the Off The Beaten Stage Company, because of the the professional standards they uphold to their talent and clients.

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Michael Colavolpe

Michael is an actor, singer, improvist, and director originally hailing from Connecticut, where he was the co-founder and Artistic Director of TheatreMania Productions. He is a regular performer at Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows and "Finding Nemo: The Musical" at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and can also be found at various times at Universal Orlando and the Kodak "What If Labs" at Epcot Center. Michael is also the co-host of The QCast Connection, one of the consistently highest-rated personal journals podcasts on iTunes.

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Michele Feren

For over twelve years, Michele Feren has been refining her natural comedic improvisational skills.  She has spent eight years with Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Theatre and seven with Universal Orlando.  She has been trained in tomfoolery at SAK Comedy Lab, Arts Sake Acting Studios, and The Actor’s School of Orlando.  Specializing in over the top subtlety, Michele is not afraid to look like a fool and we’re proud of that fact.

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Matthew Fleming

Matthew is an actor, director, producer who resides in New York. He holds a degree in musical theatre from the University of Tampa and has extensive credits in all mediums of the entertainment industry. His most recent work includes the film ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ and spots for Sanofi Aventis and Bennotti Coffee. He is currently touring the United States promoting the international hit film ‘Iron Man’ as the title character.  For the latest on Matthew check out MatthewFlemingOnline.com.

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Lori McCaskill

An "almost" Florida native, Lori McCaskill has been performing, writing, producing, and directing theatrical productions for the past 20 years. She can be seen on a regular basis at Epcot in the Kodak What If Labs playing Dr Ima Allbright.

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Anitra Pritchard

Anitra Pritchard as been an actress, singer, dancer in the Central Florida area for over 20 years. She specializes in improv comedy, character work and look alikes.  She has taken pasrt in over 100 plays, events and productions.

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Maria Ragen

Maria Ragen has been doing what she loves for over 20 years, and that's making people smile.  With an arsenal of characters under her belt (most loosely based on her mother) as well as her warm and effervescent nature, she lightens and brightens every engagement.  Years of theatrical, theme park and improvisational experience has afforded her one great luxury: She can find the FUN in every situation.

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Jason Wood

Jason Wood has been entertaining people from around the world for the last 15 years. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Marshall University with a concentration in acting and directing, Jason has worked over the years performing in over 20 different roles and shows for both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. He also specializes in changing his voice by extreme measures and this special ability has afforded him the opportunity to portray many types of characters.

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