Amanda Sayle, New York:  Mandy trained at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's Conservatory Program, the Russian Arts Theater, and at Wesleyan University, from which she received a B.A. in Theater. New York credits include "Hell House", "Automatic Superstar," "The First Woman," and the film "Uno Obsession". Mandy has created theater with kids at Lift Every Voice, The Main Idea, and Camp Walden.

Alyson Scadron Branner, Seattle:   Alyson has been a company member since 2002. Hailing from the east coast, she made Seattle her home base upon her graduation from California Institute of the Arts. Regional theatre highlights include; Mrs Alving in Ghosts, Julia in A Delicate Balance, Mrs. Pascal in The House of Yes, Constance in Ten Times Two, and the Canadian premiere of Marion Zimmerman's Metamorphosis. She would like to thank Living Voices for continually highlighting the relevance of historical knowledge. By truly understanding what has come before, we will look foreword into a brighter future!

RaChae Thomas, Seattle:   RaChae is a recent graduate of Western Washington University, where she received training in musical theatre, vocal performance, and artistic expression as a medium for social change.  Her most notable performance came in 2006 when she portrayed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's pop musical, Evita.  RaChae has since received honors for Best Classical Acting at the 2007, Region VII-American College Theatre Festival, and has continued her efforts to raise awareness with her music and stage work.  As a new addition to the Living Voices family, RaChae is eager to combine her love for theatrical expression, with her passion for activism and education.

Katjana Vadeboncoeur, Seattle:  is a director, actor and teaching artist based in Seattle, and a Co-Artistic Director at Washington Ensemble Theatre (WET). She holds a degree in theatre from the University of California, Irvine, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Recent directing credits include Jane Eyre for the PATP graduate program at the University of Washington School of Drama, Swimming in the Shallows at Washington Ensemble Theatre (which received a 2006 Seattle Times Footlight Award for Best Off-Broadway Production), Naomi Iizuka's Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls at Cornish College of the Arts, the World Premiere of Fission at Live Girls! Theater (2005 Seattle Times Footlight Award for Best New Play), and Sosu's Call for Book-It Repertory Theatre's touring program. She has also directed at the Mae West Fest, Freehold, Richard Hugo House, Steeplechase Productions, Seattle Shakespeare Company's youth program and a national tour for California Theatre Center. Katjana has also trained in modern experimental performance at Lancaster University in England and has taught at The University of Washington, Cornish College of the Arts, Pierce Community College, Seattle Shakespeare Company, California Theatre Center, and the Seattle Center Academy. She is a staff member and resident teaching artist at Seattle Shakespeare Company and also teaches theatre to middle schoolers at Eastside Preparatory School in Kirkland. This season Katjana will be directing Adam Bock's Five Flights at Cornish College, performing in a deconstruction of Hedda Gabler called blahblahblahBANG (a pistol fit in one act) at On the Boards, and directing the Regional Premiere of Mr. Marmalade at Washington Ensemble Theatre. This is her fifth year touring with Living Voices.

Valerie Viramontes, New York:   Valerie was born and raised in East Los Angeles and is currently completing her last year as a scholarship student at Freehold Theatre Lab Studio in Seattle.  Valerie has also attended the University of Washington where she studied Political Science and Drama.  Her most memorable roles include Angel in Jose Rivera's Marisol, the role of Stage Manager in Our Town and the role of Nettie in Spirits of the Commonplace at the Seattle Fringe Festival.  Valerie is excited about this opportunity to bring the history of the migrant farm workers movement to life!

Kevin Warren, Seattle: Mr. Warren holds a BA from Olivet College in Theatre and Computer Science and an MFA from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.  Kevin has performed in Theatres & Schools, nationally and abroad, for the past 17 years.  His favorite roles on stage include Steve in A lesson from Aloes, Lenny in Of Mice and Men, Macbeth, and Chorus in Henry V.  Mr. Warren has taught students through theatre about science, acting, literature, and most recently Civil Rights.  Seattle Audiences have seen Kevin as M'banque in Bridges Theatre Production Map of the World and as Armpit in Seattle Children's Theatre World premiere of Holes.

Bob Williams, Seattle:  Bob is originally from upstate New York. He received his training at The University of Maryland. He finished his training at Freehold Theatre Lab Studio. He has taught theatre and improvisation for the Montgomery County, MD school district and at Skidmore College in Sarasota Springs, NY as well as workshops at Yale and The University of Maryland.  This is his 4th Year with Living Voices.