Anita Gillette is a veteran actress having appeared in 14 Broadway shows, including Neil Simon’s Chapter Two for which she won a Tony nomination. She has appeared in innumerable off-Broadway and regional theatres.

She may be best known for her role as Mona in Moonstruck. Other films include Shall We Dance (opposite Richard Gere), The Guru, She’s the One, (opposite Jennifer Anniston), The Great New Wonderful, and Fitzgerald Christmas.

On TV, she was Tina Fey’s mom on 30Rock. Other TV shows include Quincy, Law and Order, The War at Home, and just about every game show ever conceived, her favorite being Pyramid. She was a foil for Johnny Carson for at least 50 shows. She has done quite a bit of Cabaret appearances, her favorite place being Birdland. Her venues include 54Below, London’s, and The Pheasantry.

Lee Roy Reams has been hailed by The New York Times as "Broadway's song & dance man nonpareil" for his leading Broadway roles in The Producers (Carbonell, Helen Hayes & Las Vegas Life Awards), 42nd Street (Tony & Drama Desk Nominations), Beauty & the Beast, La Cage Aux Follies, Hello, Dolly!, An Evening With Jerry Herman, Applause, Lorelei, Oklahoma!, And Sweet Charity.

On Broadway, he directed the last revival of Carol Channing's Hello, Dolly! and An Evening With Jerry Herman. His TV, concert, and cabaret appearances have taken him around the world and to the White House before four U.S. Presidents (Carter, Reagan, Bush Sr. & Clinton). Most recently, he played to another sold-out house at Broadway's Feinstein's / 54 BELOW and made history as the first American to star as Dolly in an Equity production of Hello, Dolly! at the Wick Theatre, where he also starred in La Cage Aux Folles.

He's a board member of the CHITA RIVERA AWARDS and received the Friars Club Thespian of the Year Award. He is also a proud recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, CCM / University of Cincinnati.

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‍Ovation School of Musical Theater presents

“It Roars” and “Apex Predator” from Mean Girls

with Emma, Olivia, Eden, Hailey, Leah & Isabella

Celebrity Makeup Artist Joe Platia has been dazzling audiences from Television to Corporate Events, with his elaborate Costume Design, Makeup Artistry, Photography, Bodypainting, Custom Paint works, Set Design, and Event Designs. Platia continues to push his creativity and works further to Inspire other creatives and audiences. Platia has been recognized Internationally for his creativity and has received over 50 International Awards for his works. His clients have ranged from American Idol Live Tour, Maya Angelou, Ozzfest, Philadelphia Museum Of Art, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and countless others. He (Platia) has had over 40 Television Appearances on countless networks, including Oxygen,  NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, The Learning Channel, Lifetime Television and more. Platia will be showcasing his works throughout the Living Arts Festival to add a little extra wow to this exciting event. You will see his Living artworks throughout the week of the event. Be sure to keep an eye out for what he has created exclusively to kick off the 1st Annual Sarasota Living Arts Festival.

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