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RING OF FIRE

ROY JAMES BROWN

ELLEON DOBIAS

ERIK HELLMAN

MICHAEL POTTER

AJA WILTSHIRE

JENNA FAWCETT

BILL SCOTT SHEETS

KELAN SMITH

DARCY JO WOOD

RON E. RAINS

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ROY JAMES BROWN (Marshall) is thrilled to be making his Drury Lane Debut with Ring of Fire!! A native of Chicagoland, he has spent the past few years performing all across the country, and is happy to be performing back home once again. He comes straight from his 4th Million Dollar Quartet as Brother Jay at Little Theatre on the Square. Other credits: Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story (Joe B. Mauldin), Elvis: the Musical (Bill Black), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), 25th Annual…Spelling Bee (Barfée), Assassin’s (Booth), Ring of Fire (Eddie), Titanic (Harold Bride/Wallace Hartley), American Idiot (Tunny). Special thanks to his family, his pals, and especially Ciarra. Roy is a graduate of AMDA NYC. Proud member of AEA.

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ELLEON DOBIAS (Viv) Originally from Colorado, Elleon’s work as an actor, musician, and writer has kept her traveling for a handful of years, and she is always happy to return to Chicago. Favorite local credits include Once (Writers Theatre), Haymarket (Underscore Theatre), Indecent (Victory Gardens), Fantastic Mr. Fox (Emerald City), and seasons with the Chicago Metropolitan and the Lakeshore Symphony Orchestras. Aside from performing, Elleon can be found backpacking, drawing, and trying spicy versions of regular things.

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ERIK HELLMAN (Luther & U/S Johnny) is thrilled to be making his first appearance at Drury Lane. Erik is a Chicago based actor whose recent credits include: Let The Right One In at Berkeley Rep.; Captain Von Trap in The Sound of Music at The Marriott; Lindiwe, Familiar, The Burn and The Crucible at Steppenwolf; Othello, Mousetrap, One Man Two Gov’nors, The Misanthrope, Proof, and The Mystery of Irma Vep at Court Theatre; Smart People and Marjorie Prime at Writer’s Theatre; Georgiana and Kitty, Miss Bennet and Lost in Yonkers at Northlight; Eastland at Lookingglass; and Luna Gale at the Goodman. He has received 4 Jeff Award Nominations. Along with his wife, Jessie Fisher, he hosts the Variety Show Erik and Jessie and Everyone You Know. Film/TV work includes The Dark Knight, Walden, “Chicago Fire”, “Chicago PD”, “The Good Fight”, “Mrs. America:”, “Fargo”, “61st Street”, and the upcoming David Fincher filmThe Killer.

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MICHAEL POTTER (J.R.) recently de-barked from the cruiseliner The Norwegian Getaway where he performed as Johnny Cash in their production of Million Dollar Quartet for the past two winter seasons, and most recently playing Elvis while they sailed the Mediterranean. He has been a part of various productions of MDQ as both Elvis and Cash including the national tour in New York as Cash and has toured with a band out of Nashville as Elvis in the “Presley, Perkins, Lewis and Cash” tribute show. Michael fell in love with Cash’s music while young, whose grit, poetry, and humor have impacted him deeply. instagram : mikedpotter12

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AJA WILTSHIRE (June) Drury Lane Debut! Regional credits: Cambodian Rock Band (City Theatre, Merrimack Repertory), Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore (Olney Theatre Center), A Christmas Carol (Milwaukee Repertory), Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (South Coast Repertory). Chicago credits: Aristophanesathon, Cinderella at the Theatre of Potatoes (Hypocrites), Merrily We Roll Along (Porchlight Music Theatre), Little Fish (Kokandy Productions), Hookman (Steep Theatre), Spring Awakening (Griffin Theatre), The Wedding Singer (Haven Theatre), Cambodian Rock Band (Victory Gardens), Goodman Theatre. Thanks to my fam, Jordan, and Stewart Talent Chicago and Brave Artists Management LA.

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JENNA FAWCETT (U/S June & Viv) is thrilled to be making her Drury Lane Theatre debut! As an NYC-based actor-musician and vocal coach, Jenna is also grateful for the opportunity to return to Sweet Home Chicago.  Favorite credits include New Faces Sing Broadway 1964 (Porchlight), Nellie Forbush in South Pacific (The Dunes Art Foundation), Midsummer’s Night (Greenbrier Valley Theatre) and June Carter Cash in Ring of Fire (Williams Street Rep). She is humbled by the outpouring of love and support from family and friends, especially her husband, Derek!  jennafawcettsings.com, @jennafawcettsings

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BILL SCOTT SHEETS (U/S Johnny & J.R) Musical Theatre credits include: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (’21, ’22 Nat. Tour), Million Dollar Quartet (Norwegian Cruise Line, Paramount Theatre/Chicago, Wick Theatre, Phoenix Theatre Company, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, PCPA) and Ring of Fire (Palace Theater, Capital Repertory Theatre). Concert credits: Million Dollar Reunion, December of ’63. Original Cast Album: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. Born and raised in Owasso, OK, Bill received his Bachelor’s in Music Education at Oklahoma State University. Bill would like to thank his wife, family, and dog for their love and support. IG: @bill_sheets Website: billscottsheets.com

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KELAN SMITH (U/S Luther & Marshall) hails from western Wisconsin and is an alumnus of Columbia College Chicago. His work as an actor, musician, singer, music director, and composer has been seen all across the country. He is thrilled to be making his debut with Drury Lane! Past credits include: Spring Awakening, and Pump Boys and Dinettes (Porchlight Music Theatre), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Marriott Theatre) The Porch On Windy Hill (Northlight Theatre), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, Plaid Tidings, and Lost Highway(Timber Lake Playhouse), Once (Bristol Valley Theatre), Verböten (The House Theatre), Bright Star (Boho Theatre), and Haymarket (Underscore Theatre). www.kelanmsmith.com

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DARCY JO WOOD (U/S June) returns to the Drury Lane stage where she was last seen in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Wood was recently featured in the world premiere of “Sweet Dreams; The Air Supply Musical starring Omar Cardona (The Voice). Select Theatre credits: Heartbreak Hotel (Broadway Playhouse), Million Dollar Quartet (original Chicago cast), and Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale (Broadway Playhouse). TV: Empire (FOX); Chicago Med (NBC); David Letterman Show (CBS). Film: The Rake, Skeletons in the Closet (both available on Amazon Prime Video). Darcy is also the creator, writer, and producer of her own retro girl group The Lovettes who were recently featured on PBS’ Next Doo Wop Generations. She also tours with various rock-n-roll tribute shows including Shake Baby Shake, Legendary Ladies of Country Music (portraying Patsy Cline) and The Man In Black Show (portraying June Carter). She’s represented by Big Mouth Talent and is a member of both SAG and AEA. @darcyjowood @thelovettesgram | www.thelovettes.com

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RON E. RAINS (Johnny) returns to Drury Lane, having starred in Billy Elliott, Little Shop of Horrors, Big!, A Christmas Carol and 1776. Ron is known for his role as Peter Rosenthal, head film critic for The Onion. He regularly works at Chicago’s other premier theaters, notably appearing in The Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol for 11 seasons. Recently, Ron appeared in Writers Theatre’s production of Once. He’s been on “Chicago Med” and “Chicago Justice”, and in several independent films including Brooklyn ’45, currently on Shudder. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA & AEA, Ron is represented by Gray Talent Group. www.ronrains.com