Cast & Crew
Meet the cast
Paolo C. Perez​
Music Director/Accompanist
Following in the footsteps of the long haired rockers that came before them, Paolo has been performing and teaching in musical theater and rock n roll for the last 15 years. From playing around the world on board Celebrity cruise ships, to teaching at schools such as the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, and Brooklyn Children’s Theater, they have always brought a certain level of energy to the musical stories they lend their talents to. A frequent collaborator with Second City Improv, you can often find them in various cabarets and bars letting that long hair down and jamming with the best this city has to offer.
Recent Musical Direction credits include Urinetown at RTC, Anna Roisman’s Jewish American Prodigy, and various TheaterWorks shows. @TheRealPCP on all socials.
*Please note, Paolo will not be accompanying on Feb 5.
Drew Wutke
Accompanist on Feb 5
DREW WUTKE is a NYC-based multidisciplinary artist/music director who can be found performing with Tony, Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize winners at venues all over the world incl Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub, and 54Below. Solo shows incl Andrè DeShields, Kelli O’Hara, Natalie Joy Johnson, Michael R Jackson, and Billy Gilman. In development: a new MAE WEST musical; a project using The Chicks’ catalog; Other recent shows include the West End-aimed FOR TONIGHT; Jim Steinman’s RHINEGOLD starring DeShields; and HAARLEM NOCTURNE with Marc Shaiman and DeShields. His CLASSIC WHITNEY: ALIVE! concert at Joe's Pub starring Bway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood celebrates a decade this year. Drew is the Resident Music Director at the Jen Waldman Studio; and is the first award-winning pianist at the legendary Marie's Crisis piano bar where he plays weekly. @drewwutke
My Story in :
Seisa Ito
Performer/Producer
Hi! I'm Seisa!
​I’m 39, and yes, I’m 4'11" - one of the smallest person who lived in the Netherlands possibly! My ex used to hide snacks on the top shelves—I'm talking about those Dutch tall shelves!​
I am a New York City based Actor & Performer who used to work in IT. At 37, I made a huge decision—left behind a well-paid programming job to pursue my true passion—and it’s honestly been the best choice I’ve ever made.
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​I’m originally from Tokyo, but I’ve lived in a few different places—across the U.S., in Amsterdam, and London. Italy was my Summer go-to spot – I have a lot of Italian influence in my heart. Each place taught me something different. Tokyo gave me a toughness that’s stuck with me, San Francisco showed me what freedom really feels like, and Amsterdam opened my eyes to creativity and new ways of thinking. And now, New York is where I get to go after what I love, every single day.
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​Life’s been full of challenges, but every one of them has shaped me into who I am now. I’ve learned a lot through mistakes, tough times, and big risks—but it’s all part of the journey. I’m excited to share my story, the ups and the downs, in my upcoming show. It’s been a long road, but I’m so grateful for where I am today—and for what’s still to come.
Special thanks
Mar Creation, Inc.
Mar Creation, Inc. (est. 2003) is a full-service creative agency offering video/film/music production, graphic/web design, event planning/booking, PR, and artist/film festival management. The company has supported various charitable causes, including AIDS awareness, Japan earthquake/tsunami relief, and peace-making initiatives. Founded by Hiroshi Kono (CEO, Producer, Writer), a native of Nagoya, Japan, Mar Creation has grown under his leadership. Kono is also the co-founder of New York Japan CineFest and Chicago Japan Film Collective, and serves as Director of multiple film festivals.
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