Timothy Edward Smith |
| Under the company name of Westgate Studios, Tim has worked for several years as a composer for film and television in Fort Worth, Texas. He and several of the other cast members met in 1986 while in the high school band and would often get together to make hilarious short films and various recording projects. This eventually led to the creation of the concept album we now know of as Star Wars: The Musical. Along with writing most of the music and lyrics, Tim also performs the roles of Obi-Wan Kenobi, C-3P0, and Red Nine. He was additionally responsible for recording and mixing all elements of the production. His inspiration for his interpretation of Obi-Wan is the great Colm Wilkinson, who originated the role of Jean Valjean in the musical version of Les Misérables. |
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Hunter Nolen |
| Filmmaker and instrumentalist Hunter Nolen is responsible in large part for the concept of the Star Wars musical, conceived in the early 90's by him and longtime friend Tim Smith. As fans of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, the two composers shared a unique understanding of musical theater and knew that if anyone could bring this seemingly impossible idea to life, it should be them. In this recording, you'll hear Hunter lend his talents to the role of Luke Skywalker. Hunter also contributed additional music and lyrics to Smith's composition. And if you listen closely, you'll hear Hunter playing clarinet and recorder in the album's orchestra. |
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Chuck Mabrey |
| Singer and Musician in the Rock\Dance band Channel 15, Chuck Mabrey was new to the world of musical theater in 1998 when he recorded his part for Star Wars: The Musical. However, Chuck's years of experience in the local music scene allowed him to tackle the part of Han Solo with an effortless style that conjurs up images of Neil Diamond. |
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Barbara Ingram |
| As one of the few females in the cast, Barbara Ingram adds just the right mix of femininity and spunk that we've come to expect from Princess Leia. |
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Eugene Gonzalez |
| With many vocal characterizations already under his belt, Eugene Gonzalez embodies the role he was always meant to sing...Darth Vader. With an interesting combination of humor and darkness, Eugene breathes new life into the villain you love to hate. |
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Reagan Richey |
| Not long after meeting Hunter at college, fellow clarinet player Reagan Richey was in for a surprising challenge. In the ever popular Do you speak Bocce?, Reagan lends a gruff voice to the part of Uncle Owen. As one of the singers pulling double, er...triple duty he offers his vocal talent to one of the stormtroopers and the ill-fated Red Six as well. He also appears briefly in the orchestra playing clarinet and bass clarinet. |
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Danny DeLoach |
| Already a veteran of many previous productions, long time friend and award-winning filmmaker, Danny Deloach creates the memorable roles of the Bartender in Creatures Assemble, as well as Red Leader and Red Three from the musical number that depicts the final assault on the Death Star, Let's Blow this Thing. |
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Lawrence Saylor |
| Another of Hunter Nolen's recruits from Baylor University, Lawrence appears as both the AD-VC Droid in the upbeat The Droids of Tatooine and a Rebel Commander in Rebels Assemble. |
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Daryl Dalton |
| Years after playing alongside Smith and DeLoach in their high school marching band's trombone section, Daryl joins the two again to sing the parts of the two-headed Creature in the alien-filled cantina as well as rebel pilot Red Two. |
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Marty Spake |
| Taking a break from playing the bassoon, Marty Spake takes on the roles of a Stormtrooper in the opening number Dark Darth Vader and Red Ten from the final battle. |
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Jeff Watel |
| With his strong voice, Jeff Watel belts out a couple of one-liners as Red Seven and the Imperial Officer in The Control Room. |
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Linda Sprague |
| With a sweet, earthy quality to her voice, Linda Sprague was the perfect choice to sing the role of Aunt Beru. |
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Michael Gott |
| As the newest member of the Star Wars: The Musical family, singer\songwriter Michael Gott was kind enough to give a new sound to that young farmboy from Tatooine. In One Season More: Special Edition, Michael shows off his incredible range of tone and style for both the powerful and intimate moments of this new song. Michael had worked with the composers previously on their musical from 2000, Beyond the Gates. |