BJ Brown (Pianist/Musical Consultant)
BJ has a BA from the University of Kansas where he musical
directed Jesus Christ Super Star. He made his way to Atlanta
and considers it the best thing he has ever done for himself! He
has appeared at the FOX playing Keyboards for Hairspray,
Mama Mia, Aida and Little Shop of Horrors. He has been the
pianist for several theatres through out Atlanta such as Onstage
Atlanta and Stage Door. Most recently he did keyboard
arrangement and programming in addition to playing in the pit
orchestra for the Atlanta Lyric Theatre's production of The
Secret Garden. This season with the Lyric he has served as
Musical Director their productions Red Hot and Cole, Gifts of the
Magi and the Land of Smiles, The Fantasticks, and was
Assistant Musical Director for H.M.S Pinafore. He tours locally
bringing opera to schools with Capital City Opera’s educational
outreach program. He has played keyboards for rock, country
and blues cover bands and is equally at home in pop and
classical literature. We are so fortunate to have him as our
pianist at M.Z.STAGEWORKS giving the students a professional
performance experience
BJ has a BA from the University of Kansas where he musical
directed Jesus Christ Super Star. He made his way to Atlanta
and considers it the best thing he has ever done for himself! He
has appeared at the FOX playing Keyboards for Hairspray,
Mama Mia, Aida and Little Shop of Horrors. He has been the
pianist for several theatres through out Atlanta such as Onstage
Atlanta and Stage Door. Most recently he did keyboard
arrangement and programming in addition to playing in the pit
orchestra for the Atlanta Lyric Theatre's production of The
Secret Garden. This season with the Lyric he has served as
Musical Director their productions Red Hot and Cole, Gifts of the
Magi and the Land of Smiles, The Fantasticks, and was
Assistant Musical Director for H.M.S Pinafore. He tours locally
bringing opera to schools with Capital City Opera’s educational
outreach program. He has played keyboards for rock, country
and blues cover bands and is equally at home in pop and
classical literature. We are so fortunate to have him as our
pianist at M.Z.STAGEWORKS giving the students a professional
performance experience
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| Lizzie Nichols |
Lizzie Nichols (Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer)
Lizzie was bitten by the theatre bug at a young age in community theatre
productions in her home town of Hammond, Louisiana. She studied Classical
Ballet and Tap dance through high school and decided to major in
performance theatre in college. She received a B.F.A. from the University of
Southern Mississippi in 2002. Since graduation she has performed in
professional theatres across the Southeast including Southern Repertory
Theatre, Atlanta Classical Theatre and Flat Rock Playhouse. Some of her
favorite roles include Laura in The Glass Menagerie, Judy in There Goes the
Bride, and C in Three Tall Women. Lizzie is thrilled to be working with
MZStageworks.
Lizzie was bitten by the theatre bug at a young age in community theatre
productions in her home town of Hammond, Louisiana. She studied Classical
Ballet and Tap dance through high school and decided to major in
performance theatre in college. She received a B.F.A. from the University of
Southern Mississippi in 2002. Since graduation she has performed in
professional theatres across the Southeast including Southern Repertory
Theatre, Atlanta Classical Theatre and Flat Rock Playhouse. Some of her
favorite roles include Laura in The Glass Menagerie, Judy in There Goes the
Bride, and C in Three Tall Women. Lizzie is thrilled to be working with
MZStageworks.
| Linda Haddad |
Linda Haddad (Costume, Hair, & Makeup Design)
Linda graduated with a BA in performance from the University of North
Carolina, Greensboro. Born into a performing family, Linda feels right at
home in the theatre. Although her main focus of study was dance she is
most known for her work in the fashion industry. She is thrilled to use her
talents for hair, makeup, and fashion for the good of the children of
MZStageworks.
Linda graduated with a BA in performance from the University of North
Carolina, Greensboro. Born into a performing family, Linda feels right at
home in the theatre. Although her main focus of study was dance she is
most known for her work in the fashion industry. She is thrilled to use her
talents for hair, makeup, and fashion for the good of the children of
MZStageworks.
The Staff... We Are A Small Bunch But The Dedication & Talent Are Huge!
| Sara Smith |
Sara Smith (Set Design, Graphic Design)
Sara graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from the Art Institute after
attended Pima College as a theatre major. Growing up, Sara danced from
the time she could walk, and was very active in musical productions. Her
favorite roles were Gloria in The Wizard Of Oz, Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan,
and Martin from Little Shop Of Horrors. These days, Graphic Design takes
up most of her time but the theatre is still a place she calls home, so she is
very excited to be back and involved with MZ Stageworks!
If you like the designs of MZ Stageworks, visit www.2spot.biz!
Sara graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from the Art Institute after
attended Pima College as a theatre major. Growing up, Sara danced from
the time she could walk, and was very active in musical productions. Her
favorite roles were Gloria in The Wizard Of Oz, Mrs. Darling in Peter Pan,
and Martin from Little Shop Of Horrors. These days, Graphic Design takes
up most of her time but the theatre is still a place she calls home, so she is
very excited to be back and involved with MZ Stageworks!
If you like the designs of MZ Stageworks, visit www.2spot.biz!
Pete Shinn (Special Guest Technical Director)
Joining us to run Sound and Lights in the upcoming show is Pete Shinn,
Master Electrician for the ALLIANCE THEATRE!!
Joining us to run Sound and Lights in the upcoming show is Pete Shinn,
Master Electrician for the ALLIANCE THEATRE!!
| Bill Newberry |
Bill Newberry (Special Guest Pianist)
Bill has played in theatres all over the Atlanta scene but is most known for his
work with Camp Broadway and Theatre Of The Stars working with children's
casts of Annie, The Wizard Of Oz, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. He has also done several touring productions of Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Bill and Miss Merrideth have even shared
the stage a time or two!
Bill has played in theatres all over the Atlanta scene but is most known for his
work with Camp Broadway and Theatre Of The Stars working with children's
casts of Annie, The Wizard Of Oz, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. He has also done several touring productions of Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Bill and Miss Merrideth have even shared
the stage a time or two!
| Jessica Hollingsworth |
Jessica Hollingsworth (Assistant Director/Assistant Choreographer)
Jessica is the newest member of MZ Stageworks... Bio coming soon!
Jessica is the newest member of MZ Stageworks... Bio coming soon!
