Cabaret Theatre West

The Creative Team

Jane Tracey Jane Treacy  - Producer
Jane Friedlander Treacy, a native of Brooklyn, New York, a graduate of Barnard College and Columbia University, began her theatrical career working in off-Broadway theatres at the age of 15 . At 19, she produced her first off-Broadway show, the hit revival of “Anything Goes”, with Hal Linden.  For the next two decades, Jane produced more than 30 Broadway and National Touring shows, including  “The Odd Couple”, with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman”; South Pacific”, with Jane Powell and Howard Keel: “Can Can”, with Leslie Caron, “Seesaw”, with Lucie Arnaz and Tommy Tune; and “Man of La Mancha”, with Ed Ames.   Her productions received numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Drama Critics “Outstanding Musical Awards” and the Off-Broadway Critic’s Circle Award.       
AudreyAudrey Reed - Producer
Dr. Audrey Reed served as a Senior Executive for The Clark Group, Inc., the leading theatrical transportation company in the United States and abroad.  She also owned Clark World Systems, the foremost logistical management organization for Tradeshows and Industrial Events. In 1999, Dr. Reed created Works in Progress, a logistical and event-producing consultancy. Works in Progress clients include: P & G, CBS, Apple Computer, Adams and Associates, Tess Wald Productions, Steenhoven Productions, Fashion Week on El Paseo, the Women Leaders Forum, Night at the Oscars, and Marlo Productions.
TriniTrini Garza - Director and Choreographer
Trini began his musical career as a singer and dancer. From theme parks, cruise ships to Broadway National Tours…he did it all. He then went on to work and direct in Las Vegas where he co-choreographed the New Year’s Eve Gala Event for the MGM Grand where he became the resident Musical Director and Assistant Choreographer. At the same time he was also the Musical Director for The Venetian in Las Vegas He founded, directed and arranged for a vocal jazz quartet by the name of Track 4. This seasoned tight harmony vocal group performed for High End Corporate functions besides such names as Natalie Cole, The Pointer Sisters, Kool and the Gang, Wayne Newton and even Prince. After moving to Palm Springs he founded the song and dance group known as Live It Up! a versatile cast of 11 singers and dancers. From scratch, he and this cast have built a very reputable reputation in Palm Springs for being the leader in Broadway style entertainment. They’ve had ongoing, sold-out performances at the Riviera Resort and Spa and have performed for other venues such as Bally’s Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and the Pala Casino in Temecula.
Lynda Shaeps Lynda Shaeps, Hair, Makeup and Wigs
Lynda is a versatile hair, makeup and wig designer comfortable in any medium. Lynda divides her time as owner /operator of Sunrise Beauty and Barber Supply Inc, adjunct instructor @ College of the Desert, Guest Artist for Riverside Community College, staff in house Mc Callum Theater,and on call artist for Palm Springs Studio. Represented by Coast to Coast Lynda is currently working on effects on a independent film for DREAMWORKS. Lynda has had a long career in film, television, theater and print and is honored to work both for and with Cabaret Theater West.  
Sheila Stillman 

Sheila Stillman, Director of Marketing
Sheila, a transplanted New Yorker, began her interest in the performing arts as a child watching her relatives perform in the family living room. (They sang at the Metropolitan Opera and danced for the American Ballet Theatre)  She began her college education as a Drama Department student at Hofstra University. Her family moved to California in the seventies and she spent 30 years in the “left-brained“ world of banking and finance as well as owning several small businesses. Returning to her creative roots, Sheila is presently a writer and is delighted to bring her professional marketing skills to support Cabaret Theatre West.

EllenEllen Grosser, Box Office Director
Ellen, a former New Yorker, fell in love with theater at a very early age and has continued that love throughout her life. After living in the Los Angeles area, on the East coast, as well as Malaga, Spain and traveling throughout the world, Ellen fell in love with what our desert offers - beautiful homes, a cultured lifestyle, affordable living, and natural beauty. Ellen and her husband Richard live in the Palm Desert area and enjoy spending time with their six grandchildren, working on their garden and reading a lot of books.
 

Leanna Bonamici, Visuals
Leanna founded her own Production Company in 1998, and has produced a wide variety of products including a feature film, a documentary, numerous corporate projects as well as creating, producing, writing and directing her own television shows including her current show, Shorts Showcase, which airs on PBS throughout Southern California and features festival quality short films and interviews with celebrities and production professionals.  She produced Two Forks Up, the TV show about restaurants and is the Co-Founder of Desert Cities Network: What you Want. When you Want it! (TM), a web network designed for online video marketing!  Leanna is also the Founder, Past President and Current Chair of the Education Committee for Palm Springs Women in Film and Television.

Richard C. GrosserRichard C. Grosser, Webmaster
Richard has been in the computer industry since 1957 when he worked on the Univac. He has worked on the Internet and email systems since 1978 and hold numerous patents in electronics and computer technology. He is a theatre buff and actually saw the opening performance of Oklahoma in Philadelphia. Richard is also a professional lecturer, working on cruise ships. In his spare time, he works at the Palm Springs Air Museum restoring vintage aircraft and designing exhibits.

 

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