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Starring

LJ Benet, James Byous, Dionne Gipson
Maëva Feitelson, Lauren Han, Mark Hood
Emily Lopez, Brian McKnight Jr.
Patrick Mulvey, Lilli Simerman
Derek Richard Thomas, Ty Taylor, Cheyenne Isabel Wells

Lighting Design
Michael Berger

Scenic Design
Oscar Lujan

Sound Design
Joshua D. Reid

Costume Design
Steve Mazurek

Production Stage Manager
Doug Kreeger

Vocal Design
AnnMarie Milazzo

Director of Production
Matthew Waldron

Director of Operations
Kristen Boulé

 Executive Producer Shane Scheel

 

Choreography/Associate Director/Adaptation
Sumie Maeda

 

Musical Supervisor/Arrangements
Jesse Vargas

 

Adapted and Directed by
Anderson Davis

The Cast

RESERVOIR DOGS

Derek Richard Thomas VINCENT – Mr. Pink, Willard
Mark Hood JULES – Mr. Orange, Ordell, Soldier, and Marcel
James Byous BUTCH – Mr. Brown, Pumpkin, Brett, Lt. Aldo Raine, Dr. King Schultz, and Rick Dalton
Ty Taylor MARSELLUS – Joe, Captain Koons, Randy and Django
Patrick Mulvey BILL – Mr. Blonde, Lance, Maynard, Stuntman, Col. Hans Landa, and Big Daddy/John Brittle

 

FOX FORCE FIVE

Emily Lopez MIA – Beatrix
Dionne Gipson JACKIE – Betina and Jungle Julia
Lauren Han O-REN – Honey Bunny, Jody and Pussycat
Maëva Feitelson FABIENNE – Shoshanna
Cheyenne Isabel Wells BUTTERFLY – Escaramuza and Daisy Domergue

 

THE CRAZY 88s

Brian McKnight Jr. MARVIN – Mr. Blue and Little Richard
LJ Benet TEX – Mr. White, Buddy Holly, and Terry
Lilli Simerman SADIE – Melanie and Marilyn Monroe
Olivia-Diane Joseph NIKKI – Cat Woman and Stuntman’s Wife

 

Understudies

Lilli Simerman MIA, FABIENNE, BUTTERFLY
LJ Benet BILL, BUTCH, VINCENT
Brian McKnight Jr. JULES, MARSELLUS
Ian Ward TEX
   
Cheyenne Wells Dance Captain
James Byous Fight Captain
Meagan Prahl Intimacy Consultant
Yoshi Amao Sword Fight Consultant

The Music Team

Music Producer

Jesse Vargas

Associate Music Director/Music Preparation

Xander Ambrose

Music Programmer

Ryan O’Connell

Music Director/Keyboard

David Saul Lee

Guitar

Stevie Garcia

Bass

Nadav Shapira
Max Kellerman

Drums

Guy Azoulay

Tenor Sax

Chris Cockrill

Trumpet

Leroy Lubin

Music Clearance and Licensing

Janet Billig Rich and Lisa Moberly for Loudspeaker Music Group

 

Cast & Creative Bios

LJ Benet (Tex/Vincent) is thrilled to be joining the cast of Tarantino: Pulp Rock. Most recently Prince Sebastian in Rapunzel and her Holiday Wish, a Lythgoe Production at the Laguna Playhouse, Denham in the stage reading of To Sir With Love, a Lythgoe Production, Elvis in 5-Star Theatricals/MTW Million Dollar Quartet, Johnny in Ensemble Theatre Company’s Ring of Fire at The New Vic in Santa Barbara, Romeo in For The Record’s Baz: Star Crossed love at the Palazzo Theater, Las Vegas; Film and television: Karl Fink in Disney Channel’s Dog With a Blog, Dark Skies, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Code Black, Bones, Passionate about his community, you will also find him serving at Mosaic: community of faith shaped by the mission to live by faith, be known by love and to be a voice of hope to the world.

Lauren Han (O-Ren) is thrilled to return as O-Ren Ishii in Tarantino Pulp Rock! Her stage roles include Tarantino Live @ The Bourbon Room (O-Ren Ishii/Pussycat), For The Record; The King and I (Tuptim), La Mirada Theatre; Sweeney Todd (Johanna u/s), A Noise Within; The Sound of Music (Elsa Schraeder u/s), 5-Star Theatricals; Mickey and the Magical Map (Mulan), Disneyland Park. Her screen credits include Beef (A24/Netflix), Loot [upcoming] (Universal/Apple TV), Partners in Rhyme (ALLBLK), Extracurricular [voice] (Netflix), So Not Worth It [voice] (Netflix), and many more. @laurenhanward

James Byous (Butch) At 17 James Byous moved to Los Angeles to attend acting school, but he really just wanted to be in a rock band. He played every street corner, open mic, and pay-to-play venue up and down the strip in Hollywood until his fingers bled and his neighbors called the cops. After graduating acting school he couch surfed, hitch-hiked, busked, lived in a van, and generally lived the life of a starving artist (proudly). After trying out for a For The Record show, James became a staple of the LA musical theater scene and performed as various iconic movie characters all over the country at casinos, nightclubs, theaters, and cruise ships. After a year performing at sea, he hitchhiked across the country with his guitar and worked for a year at a drug rehabilitation center helping addicts to recover sobriety. James was one of the leads of the 2018 Netflix original series “Westside.” His original Rock Opera “Jimi Darkness: Alcoholic Superhero” is his foray into writing musicals. In 2024 he started a Brazilian JiuJitsu club for men in recovery, and a podcast both called ‘Rolling Sober.’ @jamesbyous @rollingsoberbjj

Maëva Feitelson (Fabienne) French and Iranian, Maëva trained at The International College of Musical Theatre of London, after training as a classical violinist and pianist in Switzerland. She made her West-End debut as Ensemble in the original cast of « Rumi : The Musical » which starred Ramin Karimloo and can be heard on the original cast recording album. Maëva previously played Fabienne in the London cast of « Tarantino Live » at the Riverside Studios and Janis Joplin in « Sixties Girls » at the Capitol Theatre in Germany. Other credits include: Dunyazade in « Tales from a Thousand and One Nights » by Dragonboy Production (UK Tour), Emma Rice’s « Wise children » workshop (Oxford, UK), Swing in « Dido’s bar » by Dash Arts production (London). Alongside musicals and plays, she hosted Burlesque Cabarets all across London, in venues such as Soho House, Crazy Coqs and The Ned. Maëva also trained and assisted Jack Waltzer’s Actor Studio workshops. She is incredibly excited to be a part of The CineVita grand opening, surrounded by such stellar talents for her Los Angeles and US debut!

Olivia-Diane Joseph (Nikki) Olivia-Diane is excited to join the cast of Tarantino: Pulp Rock and return to the FTR family after years of being away from the stage. A true renaissance woman and Jackie of all trades, Liv spent decades curating her artistry as a singer, dancer, actress, writer and filmmaker with festival acclaim. In 2018 she pivoted her career to become an executive at Netflix for 5 years, producing marketing content for shows like Lucifer, Luke Cage, and Special, while also building internal systems and technology that enabled Netflix’s first ever global live-streamed event, TUDUM (yeah, she’s a big tech nerd!). Now she independently engineers business tech for creators and small businesses with her own company, ODJ Consulting Group, making room for her to return to her true passion: THE STAGE! Before she blazed trails in corporate spaces, she was a recurring co-star on the tv show Grey’s Anatomy for nine seasons, an international acrobat with the dance company Australian Strange Fruit, and performed on over a dozen stages around the world with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy as a principle in Twist: An American Musical, The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker and Freeze Frame. Liv is a proud mom of 3 brilliant, creative teenagers and is a former Division 1 track and field heptahlete hailing from the University of Oregon, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She’s grateful to be part of such an extraordinary group of talented artists and beautiful humans.

Mark Hood (Jules) Mark JP Hood is a professional actor, director and vocalist from Chicago, IL. Entertaining audiences since a very young child, he is truly a millennial Renaissance Man with a career ranging from tv & film, to stages worldwide. He can currently be seen starring in the hit BET+ Original Series CHURCHY. Other favorite credits include THE RESIDENT, TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE, GRAND CREW, CHICAGO PD and more. He was a fan favorite on NBC’s THE VOICE where his coach Pharrell Williams declared that he is “Marked for the entertainment industry.” Some favorite theatre credits include, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL and he won the coveted Best Leading Actor in a Musical Award from The Black Theatre Alliance for his performance as Prince Charles in THE OTHER CINDERELLA. Mark is a 2 time Jeff Award nominee for his Direction of a Musical and Musical Direction of a Musical for the critically acclaimed revival of THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS. @MarkJPHood

Lilli Simerman (Sadie) is a Hollywood-based actress originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and has been performing in theatre and musical theatre for 13 years. Some of her favorite roles include Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Shelby (Steel Magnolias), and Erica (subUrbia). She has always had a deep love for music and is the front woman of “Gagger”. She also works as a magician’s assistant for the Kazam and Direction Show and as a nightclub singer at The Room Number 13.

Emily Lopez (Mia) is a California native and very grateful to be home and involved in the magic of the beautiful Cinevita. She would like to thank the many people who put their blood, sweat, tears and years into making this masterpiece of a venue a reality. She will keep the memories of singing and dancing in endless loops within the halls and open spaces of the Cinevita forever in her heart. Such beautiful wood floors, great for dancing in socks! Emily has several musical projects in development at the moment, find her in the crowd and ask her about them.

Brian McKnight Jr. (Marvin) is a musical renaissance man who is a beacon of true artistry. A Singer/Songwriter, Musician, Theater Performer, Producer and Engineer who comes from a legendary musically gifted family. BMKJR has spent his life performing, creating, perfecting his music and currently has over 100 million views over all streaming platforms. Most recently he starred in the last two For the Record productions of “Love Actually Live!” He wowed crowds while receiving a standing ovation night after night with his closing number. HIS MUSIC HAS NO BOUNDARIES AND STEMS FROM HIS TRUE ESSENCE. While touring 7 years across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Africa, he has elevated his craft as a professional performer and entertainer. Junior’s music captivates your ears and heart, then hits deeper to the soul.

Patrick Mulvey (Bill) trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and spent his early career in the UK where he starred in the BBC series River City and worked with, among others, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. After returning to the US he went on to play Tony in the nine-time Tony award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway and to originate the title role in David Auburn’s stage adaptation of The Adventures of Augie March, and was Jeff nominated for his role as Bob in the Chicago production of Midsummer (A play with songs). Previous For the Record Credits include For the Record: John Hughes, For the Record: Baz Luhrmann, For the Record: Scorcese, and For the Record: Robert Zemeckis. Television credits include Magnum PI, NCIS, Proven Innocent, Fargo, Empire, Chicago Fire, The Girlfriend Experience, 61st street, Bull, and This is Us. He can next be seen in the feature film Crime 101 opposite Halle Berry. He also proudly runs 5 by 12 films, a full service film and commercial production company.

Ty Taylor (Marsellus) is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer, and actor with a career spanning music business, theatre, film, animation and television. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Ty’s theater career highlights include numerous Broadway productions, Songs for a New World (Original Cast Recording), Grease, Joseph, Cats, Pippin and American Idiot (Mark Taper Forum), and We Will Rock You (North American Debut). He first gained national attention as a finalist on Rock Star: INXS (Gold Record) and has since become the lead singer of the critically acclaimed band Vintage Trouble. With four albums and over 3,000 shows across 30 countries, Vintage Trouble toured with icons like The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, and AC/DC, The Who and was celebrated by media outlets such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and NPR. Ty’s distinct voice has been featured in HBO’s Vinyl (Grammy-nominated soundtrack), The Righteous Gemstones, Disney’s Princess and The Frog, Pixar’s The Lorax, The Color Purple, Black Panther 2, Dreamworks’ Trolls: Band Together and more. As a solo artist, Ty penned the Nouveau Mid-Century Romance Songbook, blending timeless jazz with modern relevance. He is currently preparing for the release of his first solo album and documentary, TYRONE. Ty also hosts “Soul Sundays” on KCSN 88.5 FM, sharing his passion for music with audiences worldwide.

Derek Richard Thomas (Vincent) Weaving together his love of art and his passion for soil, Derek (DRT) serves as a bridge between the two worlds. From opening for legends like the Rolling Stones & Bob Dylan, sharing the stage with Chris Martin and touring the UK with the Kooks, Derek Richard Thomas (DRT) spent the last decade as the frontman of the rock n’ roll band Vista Kicks. He is now a solo artist, songwriter, producer, and actor. Derek is also the author of How to Make Soil (www.howtomakesoil.com), co-creator of Kiss The Ground Records (a music label cultivating the power of art as a lighthouse for soil) and a dedicated voice in the Regenerative Agriculture movement. Follow DRT on Instagram or Spotify. @derekrichardthomas

Dionne Gipson (Jackie) Dionne Gipson hails from Atlanta Georgia, by way of Peoria, Illinois. She is an alumni of Florida A&M and Penn State University. She began her professional career at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia then in LA with For The Record Live Concert series where she is a founding company member. She has written songs for the films Josie and the Pussy Cats and Black Dynamite and has co-­written along­side greats like Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Raphael Saadiq and Jane Weidlin of the Go Go’s. Her film acting credits include Sweet Home Alabama, Squatters and the Netflix holiday hit, Pee Wee’s Big Holiday. She’s guest starred on the television shows Criminal Minds, The Young and the Restless and Greenleaf on OWN. Starred as a recurring guest on the CBS series NCIS and Amazon Prime’s, The Wilds. Currently you can catch her recurring on NBC’s Found, BET Plus’ Haus of Vicious and starring in a newly released film on Apple TV called My Divorce Party, co-starring alongside Rumer Willis, Sarah Hollis and Kimia Behpoornia. For more info please follow her on Instagram @dionnegipson, or her website at dionnegipson.com. Represented by Alan Iezman -Shelter Entertainment and Matt Jackson -Arise Talent Agency.

Cheyenne Isabel Wells (Butterfly) hails from the Bay Area in California & made her Los Angeles debut at The Pasadena Playhouse in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. She is also known for her role as Olivia in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies previously on paramount plus. She has worked with For the Record in LOVE ACTUALLY playing Juliet and Mia. Now she’s so excited to be sharing the stage with this amazing cast and can’t wait for you to experience the magic of the Cinevita.

Ian Ward (Tex) is a dynamic and versatile performing artist whose career spans over 20 years across Broadway, Las Vegas, international tours, and major cruise lines. Hailing from La Jolla and now based in Brooklyn, Ian blends rock energy with theatrical storytelling, crafting unforgettable performances that have earned acclaim from Entertainment Weekly and Variety. A powerhouse singer-songwriter and guitarist, Ian has collaborated with industry icons like Pat Benatar, Sir Tim Rice, Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Nick Cordero, Frankie Grande, and Ryan Murphy. Whether fronting a band, starring on stage, or producing, his work is infused with passion, authenticity, and a deep connection to music. Inspired by his father’s vinyl collection, Ian embodies the spirit of a true rock frontman – commanding, soulful, and electric. His latest proud venture includes producing and performing at CineVita, a stunning 800-seat venue in Los Angeles. From classic ballads to original compositions, he delivers music that resonates and moves audiences

 

Doug Kreeger (Production Stage Manager) Doug has been a professional theatre maker for over 30 years, first as a Broadway Actor/Singer and then as a Director, Production Stage Manager, Writer, and Educator in addition to Performer. Born and raised in Honolulu, Doug graduated from Punahou School, earned a BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, and received an MFA in Performance Pedagogy from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Doug has been in productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, on National & International Tours, at Carnegie Hall, the Public Theatre, Playwrights Horizons, American Theatre of Actors, Connelly Theater, NYMF, and the NY Fringe. Doug’s regional credits include Walt Disney Concert Hall, Signature Theatre, Yale Rep, Pittsburgh CLO, Wallis Annenberg Center, Old Globe, Barrington Stage, Bay Street Theatre, Arkansas Rep, Flat Rock Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Metrostage, DBA, BreakRoom86, and Reagle Players. Doug is especially grateful for the opportunity to experience the magic of For The Record Live & The CineVita every day.

Sati Thyme (Assistant Stage Manager) Sati has been involved in Theatre her entire life in many different aspects, from performing to tech to management and more. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Stage Management from CSU Fullerton and has worked as a Stage Manager all over the Los Angeles area for the last 8 years. She has been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go on tour around the US a few times over the past couple years, but always finds time to come back to Los Angeles during the Halloween season to manage the interactive horror production, Delusion. She works year round as the Production Manager for the theatre company, Native Voices, and is overjoyed to now be joining the For the Record family as a part of the Tarantino: Pulp Rock Stage Management Team!

Yoshi Amao (Sword Fight Consultant) is an actor/samurai artist. Fight director for Pacific Overtures in DC. Lead actor and choreographer of Deadly She-Wolf Assassin! at La MaMa Theater (NYC) , highly acclaimed by New York Times. Founder of the theater company, Samurai Sword Soul. He appears in Shogun (FX), Mr. Robot, Blacklist, Billions, Samurai Sportsman (OLN), etc. www.yoshiamao.com

Sumié Maeda (Adaptation, Associate Direction, Choreography) Originally from Hiroshima, Japan. Sumié moved to NYC after receiving her BA from Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo. Choreography: Tarantino Live (Bourbon Room, Riverside Studios/London), Love Actually Live (The Wallis), The Brat Pack (Break Room 86, Norwegian Cruise Line), 4 STARS, starring Cynthia Erivo (Tokyo International Forum, Osaka Umeda Arts Theater) Associate Director: BAZ: Star Crossed Love (Palazzo Vegas), Scorsese: American Crime Requiem (The Wallis). Performing credits include Broadway: The King and I (Lincoln Center Theater Revival / Original Cast), Hot Feet. Off-Broadway: Kismet (Encores! at NY City Center) First Nat’l Tour: Lincoln Center Theater’s South Pacific.

Steve Mazurek (Costume Designer) has been designing costumes with For The Record since its first production. He studied design at the Interlochen Arts Academy and received his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Previous For The Record production costume designs include Tarantino Live (Bourbon Room, Sorting Room), Love Actually Live (The Wallis), The Brat Pack (Break Room 86, Norwegian Cruise Line), BAZ: Star Crossed Love (Palazzo Vegas), Scorsese: American Crime Requiem (The Wallis).

Michael Berger (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to welcome audiences to our new home in the CineVita! Over the past decade as the resident lighting designer with For The Record, he has designed productions such as Love Actually Live, Brat Pack, Tarantino, BAZ: Star Crossed Love, and Scorsese. His additional lighting design credits include the Academy of Country Music Awards (Amazon), The Oscar Nominations(ABC), Superfan (CBS), The DGA Awards, Encore (Disney+), and The Streamy Awards (YouTube). He has also designed for Shoshana Bean, Idina Menzel, and The Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience. Michael’s work has been recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award, two IES Awards of Merit, two Silver Telly Awards, and twelve Primetime Emmy nominations. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama (2012). @innovativeintensityinc

Matt Steinbrenner (CineVita Venue Design) has served as the resident designer for For The Record since the company’s inception.   His work spans the genres of theatre, television and live events. He primarily works on televised award shows and special events, of which select design credits include: 2023, 2024 and upcoming 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus’ Stand by You Special on NBC, Ben Platt: Live on Broadway, NBC Universal Upfront at Radio City Music Hall, the Oscars Winner’s Walk renovation at the Dolby, and several MTV Europe Music Award and VMA performances.  Credits with For The Record include Love Actually LiveTarantino Live (London and SXSW), Baz at the Palazzo Las Vegas (theater renovation and scenic design), Scorsese: American Crime Requiem (Winner, 2016 Broadway World Award for Best Scenic Design), and many others. He’s also earned an Emmy Award for his TV Art Direction work. Select Art Direction credits include: 2 Academy Award ceremonies; 12 MTV Video Music Awards; 4 Grammy Awards, MTV Europe Music AwardsElton John at The White House2020 Democratic National Convention; and the Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show starring Prince.  www.steindesign.studio @steindesign_inc

Joshua D. Reid (Sound Designer) [he/him] is a sound and systems designer, based in New York City; and has worked extensively on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Regional and International Productions, National Tours and Sound System Installations.  Recent design selections include: The Preacher’s Wife (Alliance Theatre), RENT (Stratford Festival), A Christmas Carol (Broadway: w/Jefferson Mays, Tony Nomination, Outer Critics Circle Award, LA Ovation Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award), Ragtime (Calgary Philharmonic), Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary), A Little Night Music (Arizona Opera), Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (National Tours), The Color Purple (National Tour), Girlfriend (TheatreWorks Hartford, CT Critics Circle Award), Jerry Springer: The Opera (Signature Theatre), A Time Like This (Carnegie Hall). Full credentials listed at ReidSoundDesign.com

Jesse Vargas (Music Supervision & Arrangements) has served as the Music Supervisor at FOR THE RECORD for the past 8 years. He’s supervised, arranged, and orchestrated FTR productions of Baz: Star Crossed Love; The Brat Pack; Scorsese: American Crime Requiem; and the critically acclaimed event Love Actually Live. Jesse has worked internationally as a Music Director, Arranger, Orchestrator and Music Producer. TV credits include Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (Orchestrations) and Good Trouble (Songwriter & Music Producer)  Broadway-Glory Days (Arrangements & Orchestrations); The Ritz (Orchestrations); Off-Broadway-bare-A Pop Opera (MD & Vocal Arrangements); Rooms-A Rock Romance (Arrangements & Orchestrations); Shida; and Saved. National Tours-Xanadu; Barry Manilow’s Copacabana. Other as Arranger/Orchestrator – Invincible-The Musical (featuring the music of Pat & Benatar); What A Wonderful World; A Little More Alive; DCM; White Noise; One Hit Wonder; Peep Show; Asphalt Beach; Bright Lights Big City; Hair-In Concert (Grammy Nominated Album). Jesse was the music director/conductor/orchestrator for Clay Aiken from 2004-2008. He was also the MD/arranger for the bands Nick Blaemire and The Hustle and The Midtown Men. Jesse has produced a number of artists’ albums, as well as music for Warner Brothers Studios; Germany’s EuroPark; MSC Cruise Lines; and Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge.  Insta: @jesse_vargas_music

Anderson Davis (Adaptation, Director) He has adapted and directed each For The Record production including Love Actually Live and SCORSESE: American Crime Requiem at The Wallis, BAZ: Star Crossed Love at the Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas, Tarantino in Los Angeles, London, and at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and The Brat Pack on the Norwegian Escape. Credits as an actor include Les Miserables (Broadway) and Lincoln Center’s South Pacific (Nat’l tour, directed by Bartlett Sher). Originally from Louisiana, he received his BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.

Shane Scheel (Executive Producer & Co-Creator) created For The Record in July of 2010. Since For The Record’s inception the hit series has developed theatrical concert experiences around Quentin Tarantino, John Hughes, Baz Luhrmann, the Coen Brothers, Martin Scorsese, Paul Thomas Anderson, Garry and Penny Marshall, and Robert Zemeckis. He is also the Executive Producer of Love Actually Live. Prior to For The Record, Shane produced and created LA’s Upright Cabaret, Show At Barre and Rockwell Table & Stage. He’s also produced concerts for Lea Michelle (West Coast debut), Megan Hilty, Eden Espinosa (Ford Amphitheater), Ty Taylor (The Wallis), Amber Riley (The Wallis). Audra Mae (City Winery / Nashville), Evan Rachel Wood, Shoshana Bean (Lincoln Center, Ace Theater, Apollo Theater), and Night Divine at the Apollo Theater with Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean. In 2020 he produced the docu-concert film Sing Your Hallelujah.

Rik Klessens/Peter Goossens (Spiegeltent)
Welcome to the CINEVITA, the largest traveling Spiegeltent in the world!

Flemish for “mirror tents”, Spiegeltents were built around 1900 in Belgium to be used as traveling dance halls and were mainly assembled for town fairs. The numerous spiegels, or mirrors, in the interior of the tent, made it possible to make discreet eye contact with other visitors. These mirror tents were the favorite environment of night owls, heartbreakers and dream chasers. Over the years, Spiegeltents have become legendary as a symbol of the wild fin-de-siecle nightlife. Very few of these unique tents have survived the test of time. Flemish Spiegeltents have been much loved attractions in Belgium, Holland, and Germany for many years. The russet-colored ambiance of mahogany, and the sparkles from the facetted mirrors provide the visitors with a taste of genuine nostalgia.

In collaboration with Mirror Palace and the Rik Klessens Family, 4th generation Spiegeltent builders in Belgium, West Coast Spiegeltents, a California based company, inspired by Peter Goossens, is proud to bring these hand-built one-of-a-kind venues to the Americas. The brand-new CineVita joins its older sister tents Cristal Palace and Cristal Roxy in the North American collection.
Don’t hesitate to make this authentic flavor of old-world culture the centerpiece of your next event! Find out more, or inquire about your own dream of a Spiegeltent at westcoastspiegeltents.com

Executive

Chief Executive Officer Shane Sheel
Artistic Director Anderson Davis
Chief Financial Officer Elissa Szieff
Chief Communications Officer Edward Allen

 

Board Of Directors

Shane Scheel, Anderson Davis, Peter Goossens

Production

Director of Production Matthew Waldron
Lighting Director Alex Vera
Audio Engineer Luis Calderon
Wardrobe Supervisor Caitlin Doolittle
Props Artisan Oscar Lujan
Scenic Shop Dereck Hecker
Lighting Equipment Provider Kinetic Lighting
Audio Equipment Provider Nomad Sound
Communications Equipment Audio Masterpiece
Production Consultants Arianna Knapp & Michael Richter
Tour Consultants Marcus Howard & Jovar Andrews

Operations

Director of Operations Kristen Boulé
Showroom Captain Brody Redman
Front of House Captains Annie Lesser, Jeff Scot Carey
Ticketing Services Universe by TicketMaster
Cleaning Services King’s Cleaning
Security Services J.R.M.

 

Spiegeltent Operations

Westcoast Spiegeltents

President Peter Goossens
Project Leader Michael Richter
Certified Spiegeltent Builder Dario Vazquez
Certified Spiegeltent Builder Andrei Espana

 

Mirror Palace

President Rik Klessens
Vice President Liliane Van Gorp
Chief Financial Officer Ariane Klessens
Chief Operations Officer Gerry Klessens

 

Culinary Operations

DLS Manager Savage
Service Coordinator Amy

 

SOFI Stadium & Hollywood Park

Stan Kroenke
Otto Maly
Jen Sandstrom
Otto Benedict
Vanessa Kromer
Anjali Raval
and the entire Hollywood Park team

Founders

Whitney Kroenke Silverstein & Nick Silverstein

Sharon Boucher

Hsin-Ping Chan

Nancy Kang & Bradley Davis

Jerald L. & Carolyn M. Doerkson

Channing Dungey & Scott Power

Kenneth Garrett

Robert Garrett

Michael, Becca, Carolyn Hennesy

Mark Jacobs

John & Lynn Klena

Arianna Knapp & Michael Richter

Kristin M. Kuzniar

Brian Larsh

The Klessens Family

Krista Levitan

Regina René Lines

Demi Moore

Fred Nigro

Peter Porte & Jacob Villere

Elena Rosenberg

Jason & Ginifer King Ruge

Melissa Schilling

Alyssa Schutter

Atsuhisa Shinomiya

Barry Siegel & Bill Vuylsteke

Chase Simonds

Elissa Szeiff

Laura Wiley

Jaclyn Winer

The Jewel Fund

Norma Rolland-Piègue

Alyssa Schutter

J. Ben Bourgeois

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