CYNTHIA KAPLAN (Writer/Composer/Cindy)  has been performing comedy and music in clubs and theaters in NY and beyond for three decades, including the Knitting Factory, Joe's Pub, the Cutting Room, and the Bitter End, among others. Cindy of Arc was a 2023 Finalist for the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater. Kaplan has recorded two records with her award winning band, The Cynthia Kaplan Ordeal.  She is the author of two acclaimed collections of comic essays, Why I’m Like This: True Stories (a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick and a Booksense bestseller) and Leave the Building Quickly, and her work has appeared in many publications including the New York Times and New York Magazine. Kaplan also writes for film, TV, and the 52nd Street Project, and is  co-host of the long-running Ruthless Comedy Hour at Stand Up New York. And alumna of Circle in the Square Theater School, she has appeared in many plays and nine films. She has never appeared on Law & Order. 

MICHAEL HUNTER (Musician/Musical Director/Mike) Broadway: The Band's Visit, Tootsie. Mike is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and tours with bands, works as a session musician for major record labels (String arrangements on X Ambassadors' album, VHS, and Trixie Mattel's album, One Stone), and fronts his own project, Harmony with Hunter.

CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE (Additional orchestrations and arrangements) Broadway: Porgy and Bess (Tony nom), Legally Blonde, Les Miserables (New Orchestrations), Memphis.

GEORGIA MONROE (Associate Producer):  Is a dancer, singer, actress, choreographer, producer and assistant extraordinaire. As a performer her favorite credits include: Escape to Margaritaville (National Tour), and Rock of Ages (PCLO). She can be seen by Dani’s side on a multitude of projects at any given moment. Georgia is grateful to be a part of this kickass team. @georgiaemonroe 

DANI DAVIS (Director): Dani is an Emmy award winning writer, a Tony nominated Broadway producer, a Helen Hayes Award recipient, a critically acclaimed theater and choreographer, a film director, a television producer, and entertainment entrepreneur. Direction Choreography: Cindy of Arc, (off-Broadway, regional, film); Handel's Messiah Rocks (7 Emmy nominations, 3 wins Sony/PBS, National Tour; Kenny Rogers, A Christmas Gift (Hallmark). Selected Regional: The UMPO Series Summer Blockbusters: Jaws at the White Lotus; Mama Mia (Broadway World Award-Direction); The Full Monty (Broadway World Award-Choreography) among others. Producing: Broadway and National Tours: Little Women, The Musical (2 tony Award nominations, Drama Desk nominations); The Lonesome West (4 Tony nominations); Billy Elliot (Helen Hayes Award for producing); Shrek, the Musical; The Wedding Singer;  Flashdance; Little Women, the Musical.

MIKE ROSENGARTEN (Guitar/Mike) Mike was last seen on Broadway as the Associate Music Director as well as Guitar 2 / Keys 2 player for “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” and before that played Guitar 1 for the viral smash hit “Be More Chill.” In September he will be making his Carnegie Hall debut playing with Jon Batiste on his new work “American Symphony.” He plays regularly with several bands and artists, both live as well as in the studio. You may recognize him from his recurring TV appearances on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” 

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MIKE LUNOE (Drums/Mike) is a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He's toured the US and abroad with Chicago, The Musical, Randy Rainbow, and the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. On Broadway he has subbed for Chicago and 1776.

NATE PATTEN (Music Supervisor) Broadway: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beauty and the Beast, The Prom.

EMMA COOK (Social Media Coordinator/Associate Producer):  Emma is an NYC based dancer and performer. She works as an associate producer for EveryDay Dreams The Studio as well as on The Inner MBA Program over at Sounds True. She is elated to be back working with the entire Cindy of Arc team! @emufunsize