Mr. Andy Umberger - The King of Siam
Andy Umberger made his Broadway debut in CITY OF ANGELS. He was also seen on Broadway in Stephen Sondheim’s PASSION and the revival of COMPANY (Roundabout Theatre Company). His Off-Broadway credits include: THE GIG at Manhattan Theatre Club; THE STRANGE LIFE OF IVAN OSOKIN at LaMama ETC; PLAISIR D’AMOUR at Triangle Theatre Company and the workshop of MARIE CHRISTINE. Andy has been seen across the country in the national tour of GUYS & DOLLS, as well as at regional theatres such as the Geffen Playhouse, the Old Globe Theatre, the Huntington Theatre, the American Shaw Festival, TheatreVirginia, South Jersey Regional Theatre, Theatre IV, Virginia Stage Company and Actor’s Rep.
Since relocating to Los Angeles, Andy has worked extensively in film and television. Some of his film credits are: UNSTOPPABLE; DÉJÀ VU; NINE LIVES; FIRST DAUGHTER; S.W.A.T.; COACH CARTER; DRAGONFLY; THE SINGING DETECTIVE and the upcoming THE RUM DIARY with Johnny Depp. He has guest starred on over 50 television shows, such as LAW & ORDER L.A., HARRY’S LAW, BONES, C.S.I., LIE TO ME, N.C.I.S., MEDIUM, NIP/TUCK, 24, SHARK, NUMB3RS, THE UNIT, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, WILL & GRACE, SIX FEET UNDER, FRIENDS, NYPD BLUE, THE X FILES, SEVENTH HEAVEN, ALLY MCBEAL, DHARMA & GREG, and THE PRACTICE. He has played the recurring roles of Dr. Wayne on MAD MEN, Detective Romslow on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Attorney Morrison on BOSTON LEGAL, Stevie on THE WEST WING, Dr. Harvey on ER and D’Hoffryn the vengeance demon on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Since he also guest starred on ANGEL and FIREFLY, Andy is one of only five actors to have appeared in three series created by Joss Whedon. He is honored to have appeared in seven of the shows created by David E. Kelley. Andy recently ventured into the world of “motion capture;” his avatar is currently solving crimes as Coroner Carruthers in the newly released LA NOIRE video game. Andy is thrilled to be performing at the Graham Regional Theatre, and overjoyed to be working with his wife, Teri Bibb.
Since relocating to Los Angeles, Andy has worked extensively in film and television. Some of his film credits are: UNSTOPPABLE; DÉJÀ VU; NINE LIVES; FIRST DAUGHTER; S.W.A.T.; COACH CARTER; DRAGONFLY; THE SINGING DETECTIVE and the upcoming THE RUM DIARY with Johnny Depp. He has guest starred on over 50 television shows, such as LAW & ORDER L.A., HARRY’S LAW, BONES, C.S.I., LIE TO ME, N.C.I.S., MEDIUM, NIP/TUCK, 24, SHARK, NUMB3RS, THE UNIT, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, WILL & GRACE, SIX FEET UNDER, FRIENDS, NYPD BLUE, THE X FILES, SEVENTH HEAVEN, ALLY MCBEAL, DHARMA & GREG, and THE PRACTICE. He has played the recurring roles of Dr. Wayne on MAD MEN, Detective Romslow on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Attorney Morrison on BOSTON LEGAL, Stevie on THE WEST WING, Dr. Harvey on ER and D’Hoffryn the vengeance demon on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. Since he also guest starred on ANGEL and FIREFLY, Andy is one of only five actors to have appeared in three series created by Joss Whedon. He is honored to have appeared in seven of the shows created by David E. Kelley. Andy recently ventured into the world of “motion capture;” his avatar is currently solving crimes as Coroner Carruthers in the newly released LA NOIRE video game. Andy is thrilled to be performing at the Graham Regional Theatre, and overjoyed to be working with his wife, Teri Bibb.
Ms. Teri Bibb - Anna Leonowens
Teri Bibb played the role of Christine Daaé in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA more than 1,000 times on Broadway and with the national tour, singing a command performance at the White House and earning a Helen Hayes Award nomination and a Carbonell Award along the way. She was also seen on Broadway in the revival of SHE LOVES ME, where she stood by for and played the role of Amalia. A veteran of over 50 musicals across the country, her credits include playing the title role in FANNY opposite the late José Ferrer at the Paper Mill Playhouse and starring in the world premieres of two musicals: SONGS FROM THE TALL GRASS at the Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. and CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT with the Katselas Theatre Company in Beverly Hills, for which she received an Ovation Award nomination.
Ms. Bibb has been a featured soloist in gala tributes honoring Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and Harold Prince, including "The Broadway Prince" at Carnegie Hall and seven annual "The Night of 1,000 Voices" concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall. She sang duets with tenor José Carreras at Radio City Music Hall, and in 2002 starred in "One Enchanted Evening" in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She has sung with orchestras across the US, including the Santa Fe, St. Louis and Pacific Symphonies, the California Philharmonic and the New York Pops; and can be heard on the recordings "Unsung Irving Berlin" and "A Gala Concert for Hal Prince.”
In Los Angeles Teri played Clara in the LA concert premiere of PASSION and was featured in RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN for the Reprise Theatre Company. She has guest starred on television, been a supporting player on film, and has sung on several film scores, including “Ice Age” and “Polar Express.” She was also a guest soloist on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” Teri was born in Big Spring, TX, grew up in Altus, OK and is a graduate of Oklahoma City University. She is thrilled to be back in Texas, and to be playing opposite her husband, Andy Umberger! www.TeriBibb.com
Ms. Bibb has been a featured soloist in gala tributes honoring Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, and Harold Prince, including "The Broadway Prince" at Carnegie Hall and seven annual "The Night of 1,000 Voices" concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall. She sang duets with tenor José Carreras at Radio City Music Hall, and in 2002 starred in "One Enchanted Evening" in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She has sung with orchestras across the US, including the Santa Fe, St. Louis and Pacific Symphonies, the California Philharmonic and the New York Pops; and can be heard on the recordings "Unsung Irving Berlin" and "A Gala Concert for Hal Prince.”
In Los Angeles Teri played Clara in the LA concert premiere of PASSION and was featured in RODGERS & HART & HAMMERSTEIN for the Reprise Theatre Company. She has guest starred on television, been a supporting player on film, and has sung on several film scores, including “Ice Age” and “Polar Express.” She was also a guest soloist on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” Teri was born in Big Spring, TX, grew up in Altus, OK and is a graduate of Oklahoma City University. She is thrilled to be back in Texas, and to be playing opposite her husband, Andy Umberger! www.TeriBibb.com
Mr. Lyle Kanouse - The Kralahome
Lyle’s acting career spans 34 years and reflects work in every existing medium.
Bachelor of Arts from Texas Wesleyan (1975)-(Distinguished Alumnus Award 1998),
Masters of Science in Education from Indiana University (1976), Faculty position at Miami University(Ohio) (1976-77).
In capsulated form, acting credits include 5 Broadway shows including a 2004 Tony Award Honor, 10 National Tours of Broadway musicals,
over 75 regional theatre shows including Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Denver Center, Pasadena Playhouse(CA), and Goodman Theatre(Chicago).
55 feature films, over 100 TV episodics including current recurring roles on HBO's BIG LOVE, SONS OF ANARCHY, PARKS AND RECREATION and LAS VEGAS & a supporting lead in the Woody Allen film WHATEVER WORKS.
BROADWAY credits include: 2008 revival of COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA, 2004 Tony Award Honor for Excellence in Theatre for his roles in the Broadway Revival of BIG RIVER; 1990 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award as a member of CITY OF ANGELS; opposite Anthony Newley in CHAPLIN in 1983; and critical acclaim as Jacques in the musical version of Moliere’s THE MISER in 1981.
NATIONAL TOURS: GUYS AND DOLLS, CITY OF ANGELS, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CRAZY FOR YOU, 1776, OKLAHOMA!, CHESS, SOUTH PACIFIC, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
REGIONAL THEATRE: Lyle recently completed the THE CHERRY ORCHARD opposite Annette Bening and Alfred Molina, AS YOU LIKE IT with Sigourney Weaver, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST opposite late author Ken Kesey, LOVER'S LEAP and 42ND.STREET. Lyle has appeared twice at the Hollywood Bowl playing opposite Eric McCormack and Kristin Chenoweth in THE MUSIC MAN and in SHOWBOAT opposite Dick Van Patten. At the Pasadena Playhouse(CA), Lyle played H.C. Curry in 110 IN THE SHADE and Ol’ Cap’n in PURLIE which moved to the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
TELEVISION: Recurring on HBO’s BIG LOVE, PARKS AND RECREATION, SONS OF ANARCHY, LAS VEGAS, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME, J.R.’s Cousin Sims on DALLAS, inmate/informant Brett Blakey on HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET and rival pizza owner Tessio on TWO GUYS, A GIRL AND A PIZZA PLACE. Guest Star appearances on C.S.I., PERFECT COUPLES, E.R., SONS OF ANARCHY, NUMB3RS, GILMORE GIRLS, MY WIFE AND KIDS, STRONG MEDICINE, IT’S ALL RELATIVE, ANY DAY NOW, FIREFLY, LIZZIE MCGUIRE, THE DIVISION, ARLISS, MANHATTAN,AZ, NORM, ANGEL, TIME OF YOUR LIFE, THE MARTIN SHORT SHOW, ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE, MERCY POINT, PROFILER, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, BEYOND BELIEF, COACH, GRACE UNDER FIRE, THE NANNY, GEORGE AND LEO, THE OTHERS, MALIBU,CA, USA HIGH, PORT CHARLES, FREAKS AND GEEKS, MEN BEHAVING BADLY, BRUTALLY NORMAL, THE EDDIE FILES on PBS, ANOTHER WORLD, GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE TONIGHT SHOW with both Johnny Carson & Jay Leno.
FEATURE FILMS include the recent Woody Allen film WHATEVER WORKS, FRACTURE opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling, MR. WOODCOCK opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Susan Sarandon, THE FIRST RIDE OF WYATT EARP oppsosite Val Kilmer, HESHER, CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE, HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN, AUTO FOCUS playing Sgt. Schultz of "Hogan's Heroes" opposite Greg Kinnear, LAUREL CANYON opposite Frances McDormand, Kate Beckinsale and Christian Bale, WHIPPED, DRIVE, TEMPTATION opposite Annette O'Toole, DR. BENNY, LOVE OBJECT opposite Rip Torn, RECIPE FOR DISASTER, KATE'S ADDICTION, WHITE WATER, LOVE COMES TO THE EXECUTIONER, SHATTERED, UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 2, PERFECT LOVER, THE END OF DIRT BARGES, OUT OF HABIT, STITCH IN TIME, LETTERS FROM A KILLER, BACKGAMMON, FAMILY ATTRACTION with Martin Sheen and Chris Penn, MY TUTOR, BIG TIME, TOUGH ENOUGH with Dennis Quaid, THE YAKUZA WAY, FAMILY NIGHT, NORTH DALLAS FORTY, SEMI-TOUGH, LOOKING FOR BOBBY D, and the current video games L.A.NOIRE with Andy Umberger (the King) & wife, Audrey Wasilewski and JOURNEYMAN III : LEGACY OF TIME.
Bachelor of Arts from Texas Wesleyan (1975)-(Distinguished Alumnus Award 1998),
Masters of Science in Education from Indiana University (1976), Faculty position at Miami University(Ohio) (1976-77).
In capsulated form, acting credits include 5 Broadway shows including a 2004 Tony Award Honor, 10 National Tours of Broadway musicals,
over 75 regional theatre shows including Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Denver Center, Pasadena Playhouse(CA), and Goodman Theatre(Chicago).
55 feature films, over 100 TV episodics including current recurring roles on HBO's BIG LOVE, SONS OF ANARCHY, PARKS AND RECREATION and LAS VEGAS & a supporting lead in the Woody Allen film WHATEVER WORKS.
BROADWAY credits include: 2008 revival of COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA, 2004 Tony Award Honor for Excellence in Theatre for his roles in the Broadway Revival of BIG RIVER; 1990 Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award as a member of CITY OF ANGELS; opposite Anthony Newley in CHAPLIN in 1983; and critical acclaim as Jacques in the musical version of Moliere’s THE MISER in 1981.
NATIONAL TOURS: GUYS AND DOLLS, CITY OF ANGELS, THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CRAZY FOR YOU, 1776, OKLAHOMA!, CHESS, SOUTH PACIFIC, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
REGIONAL THEATRE: Lyle recently completed the THE CHERRY ORCHARD opposite Annette Bening and Alfred Molina, AS YOU LIKE IT with Sigourney Weaver, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST opposite late author Ken Kesey, LOVER'S LEAP and 42ND.STREET. Lyle has appeared twice at the Hollywood Bowl playing opposite Eric McCormack and Kristin Chenoweth in THE MUSIC MAN and in SHOWBOAT opposite Dick Van Patten. At the Pasadena Playhouse(CA), Lyle played H.C. Curry in 110 IN THE SHADE and Ol’ Cap’n in PURLIE which moved to the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.
TELEVISION: Recurring on HBO’s BIG LOVE, PARKS AND RECREATION, SONS OF ANARCHY, LAS VEGAS, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME, J.R.’s Cousin Sims on DALLAS, inmate/informant Brett Blakey on HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET and rival pizza owner Tessio on TWO GUYS, A GIRL AND A PIZZA PLACE. Guest Star appearances on C.S.I., PERFECT COUPLES, E.R., SONS OF ANARCHY, NUMB3RS, GILMORE GIRLS, MY WIFE AND KIDS, STRONG MEDICINE, IT’S ALL RELATIVE, ANY DAY NOW, FIREFLY, LIZZIE MCGUIRE, THE DIVISION, ARLISS, MANHATTAN,AZ, NORM, ANGEL, TIME OF YOUR LIFE, THE MARTIN SHORT SHOW, ANDY RICHTER CONTROLS THE UNIVERSE, MERCY POINT, PROFILER, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, BEYOND BELIEF, COACH, GRACE UNDER FIRE, THE NANNY, GEORGE AND LEO, THE OTHERS, MALIBU,CA, USA HIGH, PORT CHARLES, FREAKS AND GEEKS, MEN BEHAVING BADLY, BRUTALLY NORMAL, THE EDDIE FILES on PBS, ANOTHER WORLD, GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE TONIGHT SHOW with both Johnny Carson & Jay Leno.
FEATURE FILMS include the recent Woody Allen film WHATEVER WORKS, FRACTURE opposite Sir Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling, MR. WOODCOCK opposite Billy Bob Thornton and Susan Sarandon, THE FIRST RIDE OF WYATT EARP oppsosite Val Kilmer, HESHER, CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE, HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN, AUTO FOCUS playing Sgt. Schultz of "Hogan's Heroes" opposite Greg Kinnear, LAUREL CANYON opposite Frances McDormand, Kate Beckinsale and Christian Bale, WHIPPED, DRIVE, TEMPTATION opposite Annette O'Toole, DR. BENNY, LOVE OBJECT opposite Rip Torn, RECIPE FOR DISASTER, KATE'S ADDICTION, WHITE WATER, LOVE COMES TO THE EXECUTIONER, SHATTERED, UNIVERSAL SOLDIER 2, PERFECT LOVER, THE END OF DIRT BARGES, OUT OF HABIT, STITCH IN TIME, LETTERS FROM A KILLER, BACKGAMMON, FAMILY ATTRACTION with Martin Sheen and Chris Penn, MY TUTOR, BIG TIME, TOUGH ENOUGH with Dennis Quaid, THE YAKUZA WAY, FAMILY NIGHT, NORTH DALLAS FORTY, SEMI-TOUGH, LOOKING FOR BOBBY D, and the current video games L.A.NOIRE with Andy Umberger (the King) & wife, Audrey Wasilewski and JOURNEYMAN III : LEGACY OF TIME.