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Freddy Bosche (performer):  Freddy was born in England, grew up in Nicaragua, was exiled to DC, and ran away to L.A. when he was 15.  His credits include numerous films, plays, and commercials. Freddy Bosche is just good looking enough to do soaps and just Latin enough to do Telenovelas.  People think that FB stands for Fuerzabruta. FB stands for Freddy Bosche. Enjoy the show.  www.freddybosche.com
Hallie Bulleit (performer):  Hallie made her Broadway debut in Rent, and also served as dance captain for the show's national tour.  Her Off-Broadway credits include De La Guarda and Stomp.  As a bassist and singer, Hallie has toured the U.S. extensively with her punk band, The Unlovables.  She is thrilled to be back in the air with Fuerzabruta.  Hi, Mom!
Daniel Case (performer): Daniel is honored to back in the Daryl Roth Theater and flying high. Veteran De la Guarda performer, Daniel has his Masters in theater from the New School for Drama and his BFA from UC Irvine.  Some of his credits include performing with Airealistic, Second Species, and Notario Dance Company.  He can also be seen (under much prosthetics) performing aerial stunts in a soon-to-be released feature film, The Tribe. His latest joy, besides this Fuerzabruta experience, is his new baby girl, Rowan.
Dusty Giamanco (performer): is from Jonesville, Louisiana. He began his dance career in Texas at theme park Fiesta Texas. He then went on to perform at Opryland USA in Nashville for a couple of seasons. After that he began performing for Celebrity Cruises on ships such as the Mercury, Century, and Infinity, where he traveled all over the world including Europe, Alaska, and Caribbean. He then toured with Christian-rock singer Carmen on his Heart of a Champion tour. Before moving to New York he was the lead dancer at the Alabama Theater in Myrtle Beach for five years. He now joins the Fuerza Bruta cast with much appreciation and excitement!
John Hartzell (performer): John Hartzell is thrilled to be joining this family of crazy performers. Recent credits include Blue Man Group here in New York and De La Guarda in New York, Korea, and Israel. Much love to all. Remember: Bring peanuts.
Gwyneth Larsen (performer):  Gwyneth is a dancer, actor, choreographer, aerialist and co-founder of AiRealistic.com. She grew up manifesting her dreams as a fierce ninja fairy in the woods of upstate NY. Profound influences: A deep respect for nature, her parents work in healing and myth (SymbolicStudies.org), the VanaverCaravan.org, Sarah Lawrence and De La Guarda. She is honored to be a part of the cast of Fuerza Bruta. She is also a Health Counselor: For more information about nutritional counseling go to: www.BodySpecificNutrition.com
Tamara Levinson (performer):  As an Argentinean New Yorker, Tamara is so excited to be a part of this groundbreaking show. Her credits include three Madonna world tours.  She has also danced with such artists as Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne, has performed with De La Guarda. and is a former Olympian. Gracias por todo Machi, papo, Lee, Nad, Cloud, Adam, y Diqui. Los quiero mucho!!!!  AGUANTE FUERZABRUTA!!!
Rose Mallare (performer): of Philippine descent, Rose was born and raised in Canton, Michigan, loves to dance and learned to fly.  As an aerialist, she has performed with De La Guarda (NYC, Buenos Aires, Las Vegas and Seoul), Trinity Repertory, David Letterman, Grounded Aerial and Aerialistic.  A co-founder of 2nd Species, her company has produced theatrical events for ESPN, GURU (Italy), Crobar, Red Bull, Sculpture Center, Milano Rockin' Fashion and the New York Rangers.  Rose was once a Radio City Rockette as well as a Mac Genius for Apple Inc.  Love to Lolo and Lola, Big Bros and Shishters, Wahinis and Wachos, R051/R250, Fat Witch brownies, Simon, Fabito and Diqui.  ¡Agunte!
Brooke Miyasaki (performer) hails from Los Angeles and is THRILLED to return to fly with Fuerzabruta!  She credits her first flight to De La Guarda in NYC and continued flight with De La Guarda in Korea, AiRealistic and Cirque Du Soleil.  Grounded credits include:  Memoirs of a Geisha and Alvin Ailey.  A cum laude UC San Diego graduate, Brooke is thankful to be able to continually pursue this love of flight.  Thank you M, D, Shawn.
Jon Morris (performer): Jon has created and performed with Cirque du Soleil, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Diavolo, Orphean Circus, Spymonkey, Guthrie Theatre, La MaMa, Philippe Gualier to rave reviews in LA, NYC, Edinburgh.  In 1999 he was a Thomas J. Watson Fellow (England, France, Bali, India) and in 2002 a Tennessee Williams Fellow.  Jon is also a 6-time All-American Springboard Diver and earned is B.A. from the University of the South/Michael Howard Studios. Find out more at www.jonmorris.biz
Marlyn Ortiz (performer): Born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, Marlyn received her BFA in dance from SUNY Purchase.  She has toured with Madonna, Usher, Mariah Carey, Mya, Eve and Brittany Spears. Marlyn's credits include Tarzan (Broadway) and De la Guarda (Off Broadway). She is blessed to be part of the ultimate Fuerzabruta loves her Aerial familia. Vamos!
Ilia Castro (Swing): was born and raised in the beautiful town of Hartford, Connecticut. Ilia has had the privilege of working with such artists as Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Will Smith and many others. She has also appeared in various commercials and movies such as Idlewild and Honey. Ilia would like to thank the Fuerza Bruta family for showing her so much love. Last but not least, she would like to thank her loving and supportive family (Momi, Papi and Cio).
Jeslyn Kelly (Swing): is delighted to work & play with the brilliant team of Fuerzabruta! Favorite credits: De La Guarda, Disney's Tarzan, Carnival (Papermill), Boys' Life (Broken Watch), and projects with Liars' Club, Impact Theatre, and in the NY Fringe. 2nd Species co-founder. Vassar College grad (English/Art History). Her first fantasy was to run away with the circus, age 6. Infinite gratitude to mom, dad, ck, scoob.
Kira Morris (Swing): With a surreal 360 degree life spin, Kira returns to her aerial roots at the Daryl Roth Theatre where she once flew with the cast of De la Guarda. She feels honored and grateful to be included in yet another highly visceral show that is both a performer's dream and a nightly playground. Other career highlights include touring as a dancer with Gloria Estefan, Missy Elliot, P. Diddy and working as Mel B's (Scary Spice) stand-in for the Spice Girls Reunion Tour. She has performed in numerous music videos, television shows, award shows and commercials. Kira is also a licensed massage therapist and a certified Pilates Instructor.
Jason Novak (Swing): Jason is honored to be working with the creative company, cast and crew of Fuerza Bruta. Trained with Kenneth H. Washington for Theatre and Movement and The Shakespeare Theatre, Washington D.C. Performer/Captain in De La Guarda (New York, London, Buenos Aires,) Director, Editor, Filmmaker, Musician (harmonica player). Lets do it! Sin piso!
Andy Pellick (Swing): Recent credits: (Broadway) Tarzan, La Cage aux Folles, Wicked, Dance of the Vampires. (Other Theater) De la Guarda, EFX. (Film) The Polar Express, Show Business. (TV) The Tony Awards, Broadway: The Golden Age, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Late Show with David Letterman, VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards.
Diqui James (Creator/Artistic Director): Diqui was born in 1965 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the age of 18, he started taking theatre lessons, in spite of never having attended a theatre before. He left the theatre school (Conservatorio Nacional) six months after having entered begun his studies. After that, Diqui enrolled in acting classes with various teachers for the next four years. In 1987, he formed part of La Organizacion Negra (1985-1992), an independent theatre group that created its own plays. He performed in the group's plays: UORC ('86-'87), La Tiroleza ('88-'90), and Almas Exterminadas ('91-'92). In 1993, together with some of his mates from L.O.N., Diqui co-founded De La Guarda (1993-2006).  In 2002, with many of the members of De La Guarda, he founded Fuerzabruta with the goal to form a company in which creativity and experimentation are priority.
Gaby Kerpel (Musical Director/Composer): Gaby was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 18th, 1964. During his adolescence, he was encouraged by his older brother Anibal to take music lessons. He later played keyboards in several jazz-rock and pop bands. In 1985 he was introduced to La Organizacion Negra, a group that revolutionized the Argentine theatre scene, and composed the music for their three shows: U.O.R.C (1986), La Tirolesa (1988) and Almas Examinadas (1992). In 1993, the group dissolved and two of their members, Diqui James and Pichon Baldinu, formed De La Guarda. Gaby began working on various other projects including video, film and dance endeavors, but De La Guarda was always given top priority. Starting this year, Gaby began work with Diqui James on a new show called Fuerzabruta, featuring a more electronic and pop sensibility without losing its tribal and percussive roots.
Laurie Goldfeder (Production Stage Manager): Broadway: The American Plan, A Chorus Line, Bridge & Tunnel, Lennon, Jumpers, Nine, Medea, The Tale of the Allergists Wife, True West, Kat and the Kings. Off-Broadway: productions with New York Stage & Film, Lincoln Center Institute, Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, Classic Stage Company.
E. Cameron Holsinger (Assistant Stage Manager): Cameron's New York credits include Bye, Bye Big Guy. 1st National Tours include Wicked and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Regional credits include Wicked (Chicago Company), A Midsummer Night's Dream, Comedy of Errors, Smoke on the Mountain, Moon Over Buffalo and others. A graduate of Wright State University, he is very happy to be working on Fuerzabruta.
Eric Schnall (Marketing Director): Broadway: Mary Stuart, 33 Variations (Producer), Frost/Nixon, The Year of Magical Thinking, Julius Caesar, A Raisin in the Sun (Associate Producer) and Rent. Off-Broadway: De La Guarda and The Vagina Monologues. He has also worked with The Civilians, St. Ann's Warehouse, The Public Theater and BAM. In addition, Eric is a writer whose work has appeared in Billboard, Revolution and Travel & Leisure. He is currently finishing a novel that takes place in Berlin.
Calleri Casting (Casting): Calleri Casting's theater credits include A Raisin in the Sun (Broadway), Chicago (Broadway & National Tour), The Dead (Broadway & National Tour), and Playwrights Horizons (10 seasons). Credits also include CSC, Naked Angels, Soho Rep, The Flea, NY Stage & Film, SPF, TV: Lipstick Jungle, Hope & Faith, Ed, Monk, upcoming A Raisin in the Sun MOW. Film credits include Heights, and many other Merchant Ivory films. Calleri Casting was awarded four Artios Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting.
S2BN Entertainment (Producer): S2BN Entertainment is a diversified international family show and event entertainment company specializing in the acquisition, development and production of high caliber touring exhibitions, unique live music tours and events, theatrical performances, and consumer and multimedia product offerings. Our experienced management team executes activities across all types of global venues, from stadiums to theaters. S2BN Entertainment delivers solid profitability while providing extraordinary experiences for our clients and our customers.
David Binder (Producer) has spent the last decade bringing new artists and audiences to the theatre. David produced De La Guarda in New York and around the world. At the Daryl Roth Theatre, the flying Argentines literally lifted an international crowd off its feet for more than six years. Current projects include Moises Kaufman's 33 Variations starring Jane Fonda and Mary Stuart. Other credits include the Tony Award-winning revival of Lorraine Hansberrys A Raisin in the Sun. David is the original producer of John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trasks rowdy, loud and ultimately sweet rock n roll musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch. With Lisa Krons 2.5 Minute Ride and Danny Hochs Taking Over, David has showed his support for new writing that is polemical, political and hilarious. He produced the High Line Festival, curated by David Bowie; Meow Meows Meow to the World; The Public Sings: A 50th Anniversary Celebration for the Public Theater; and four shows with the Donmar Warehouse, including Frost/Nixon on Broadway and Guys and Dolls in the West End. He teaches at the Yale School of Drama. Welcome to Fuerza Bruta!