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Zack SteeleZack Steele is a Singer/Actor/Musician, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, who is now based in New York City. He holds a B.F.A. in Acting with an emphasis in Musical Theatre from Wright State University in Dayton, and has performed on stages across the country and beyond, both as an actor and as a musician… and sometimes as both! Some of his favorite regional credits include: Johnny Cash in RING OF FIRE (Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre; Indianapolis, IN), Anthony in SWEENEY TODD & Patrick in MAME (The Human Race Theatre Co.; Dayton, OH), Bob Cratchit in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Hanover Theatre; Worcester, MA), Young Ben in FOLLIES (Short North Stage; Columbus, OH), Captain Walker in TOMMY (Memorial Hall; Cincinnati, OH), Jimmy in HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY (Infinity Theatre Co.; Annapolis, MD), Jackson in PUMP BOYS & DINETTES (Great Plains Theatre; Abilene, KS), Patrick in THE ANDREWS BROTHERS (Old Creamery Theatre; Amana, IA), and Dennis in ALL SHOOK UP (Arundel Barn Playhouse, Arundel, ME). He is a proud member of Actors Equity.
In-between musicals, Steele either spends his time at sea as a Principal Vocalist aboard Holland America Line Cruise ships, as a Featured Vocalist with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, or playing originals and acoustic covers at local bars, coffee shops and music venues wherever he happens to be! He is thrilled to have this opportunity to make music with the flourishing arts community of St. Louis and to collaborate with the exceptional Ariel Concert Series. If you like what you hear, please feel free to visit his free music website at www.SoundCloud.com/Zack-Steele, and/or make a donation toward his next EP via Venmo @Zack-Steele, OR, if you REALLY love what you hear, you can become a long-term donor for his future projects at www.Patreon.com/ZackSteele. |
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Mary MondlockMary Mondlock is an actor and singer based out of New York City. She has been performing since the age of 3 and received her bachelor's of music in musical theater from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in 2016. Some of Mary's most memorable credits include: "Cabaret" (Sally Bowles), "Carousel" (Carrie Pipperidge, and "Heather's" (Heather McNamara). Most recently, Mary has been traveling the world and performing on cruise ships aboard Holland America Line. She hopes to be back on stage soon and hopes you all stay safe and healthy!
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Vinnie EsterVinnie Ester is a New York City based music director and performer. An Ohio native, he graduated from Kent State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. He’s spent the last 6 years music directing IAAPA Award winning shows at theme parks and entertainment on cruise ships with RWS Entertainment Group (@experiencerws). He’s also the music director and a company member of Guilty Pleasures Cabaret, a song-and-dance variety show with a modern twist (@gpcabaret). He’s thrilled to be a part of the Ariel Concert Series and hopes you enjoy the music! Instagram: @vinchesterton
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Annie EsterAnnie Ester is a Cincinnati native, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Thanks to her wonderfully musical parents, Annie has been engulfed in music and the arts since a young age. She attended Kent State University, where she studied Musical Theatre and met her husband, Vinnie. After graduation, Annie performed three contracts as a singer and dancer on Holland America Line Cruises, sailing the Baltic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean seas, to name a few. When not on a boat, Annie is a performer with "Guilty Pleasures Cabaret," a song and dance variety show based in NYC. She is a founding member of "The Sirens: The Singers of Guilty Pleasures Cabaret," which offers fun modern twists to classic standards, show tunes, chart topping hits, and everyones favorite “guilty pleasures.” Big thank you to her buddy, Zack, for including her in this Ariel Concert Series performance. She hopes you enjoy this labor of love.
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Mikiya ItoMikiya Ito is New York City-based drummer. Born and raised in Japan. Mikiya has been playing drums since the age of seven, influenced by his father who is also musician, singer and songwriter. When he entered his teen, his musical interests expanded to funk, soul, hip hop and jazz. He moved to New York City in January 2016 to pursue his music career as a professional drummer. Since he moved to New York City he had performed at NYFW, The Groove, The Cornelia Street Cafe, The Public Theater, W Hotel in Times Square, etc.
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Will Bretz
Will Bretz has been making movies since he was 9 years old, growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Shortly after graduating from Northeastern University's School of Communications, he joined NFL Films, winning an Emmy as an Associate Producer on HBO's Hard Knocks. He has since moved to New York City and is currently the Assistant Editor for ESPN's upcoming 30 for 30 documentary series on the 1986 New York Mets, "Once Upon a Time in Queens".
Aside from sports, Will loves capturing music as the son of an opera singer and pianist. Growing up he played trumpet, saxophone and sang in various choral groups. He is happy to have been able to film such talented friends and hopes you enjoy the stream! |
