RACHAEL BROGAN
(Kathleen)
Rachael is very excited to be part of the BNW. She graduated from the University of Iowa where she performed in a number of shows and her play was featured in the University's 2000 Undergrad Playwright's Festival. Since moving to Minneapolis, she has been involved with the Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company and this year's Fringe Festival. Super thanks to all her friends and family especially The Kings, Theresa for being the bestest roommate, Mike for being a great big brother, Lindsay for being a perfect audience and Mom and Dad for being the most wonderful parents in the world.

SHAWN CASSIDY
(Mayor)
Shawn, traveling from California in search of his Irish roots, took a wrong turn at Albuquerque and ended up in Minnesota where someone elected him Mayor of Grapplin at a place called Flanagan's Wake. He's now blissfully entrenched in the Brave New Workshop improvisation-training program. As a result, he's decided that asking for directions is not always the right thing to do.

DAN KRONZER
(Mickey Finn)
Dan is thrilled to have to re-write his previously perfect bio. In Dan's old bio, he mentioned, so casually, all the past great work he has done, and the many places he's performed. Not one to repeat his past mistakes (or anything else) Dan thanks you for coming.

KRISTINE KVANLI
(Fiona)
Kristine is thrilled to be part of the Brave New Workshop with her portrayal of Fiona in Flanagan's Wake. Kristine has been active in the Twin Cities theatre community for the last few years. She was a contracted member of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding playing the roles of Madeline, Connie and the title role of Tina Vitale. She recently performed at the Park Square Theatre in Of Mice and Men. Kristine also is completing her improvisational training at the Brave New Institute.

MICHAEL SNYDER
(Brian Ballybunion)
Michael D. Snyder is delighted to be performing in Flanagan's Wake with the Brave New Workshop. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he received a BFA in Acting. Since graduating, Michael has performed with several small theatres in the Twin Cities including Candid Theatre, Theatre in the Park, and Honey Pot Theatre. He would like to thank John and Stina for this opportunity as well as his family and close friends for their love and support.

BRIAN AYLMER
(Father)
Brian is making his return to the stage after a 20 year hiatus. He would like to thank John and Stina for giving a fella from Indiana this sublime opportunity. He would also like to thank everyone at the Brave New Institute, where he is currently enrolled in classes under the tutelage of the greatest improv teachers on the planet. He also wants to thank his family, friends, and Superman.

JOE WIENER
(Mother)
Joe is thrilled to appear in Flanagan's Wake with the Brave New Workshop. After years of auditioning, he is pleased to have finally tricked people into hiring him. Joe also enjoys thumbtacks.

JOHN SWEENEY
(director)
At the request of Dudley Riggs, John became the new co-owner of the Brave New Workshop Theatre in 1997. Before returning to the Twin Cities in 1997 to take the helm, John was working in Chicago where he was a creative director / writer / actor for Second City Communications. It was also there where he worked as an understudy in Flanagan's Wake and where he met the wonderful people of the Noble Fool Theatre Company. John is also executive producer of Brave New Communications, the BNW's corporate entertainment division. John Sweeney is proudly 100% Irish.

JILL JAMES
(keys)
Jill is an instructor of hand drumming at the Center for Performing Arts and a member of Gala Collective. You may also find her playing in a coffee shop near you in Chakra. Jill is a UMD alumni, receiving a BFA in Theatre, Jazz Studies program, and performed in African/Cuban percussion ensembles in college.