Matt Cardigan-Smith is an award winning Director, Designer and Entertainer who has worked on more than 250 productions over the last 35+ years. Most recently he directed and designed Murder on the Orient Express (OrSVP) and The Last Night of Ballyhoo (BAS) (for which he received Arty Awards for Set and Costume Design). His award winning directorial credits include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Steel Magnolias, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago and many others. Matt’s recent on stage credits include Prelude to a Kiss (Masquers), Ring Round the Moon (OrSVP), The Odd Couple (BTS), Blithe Spirit (BTS) and Running in the Dark (BAS). Later this year Matt will play Garry Essendine in ORSVP’s production of Present Laughter and he will perform a one man show version of A Christmas Carol. He also will be directing the Bay Area premiere of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (OrSVP) and A Sherlock Carol (Masquers). He would like to thank Tami, Jill, Dave, Lori, Kelsey and Ruthie for their support, the cast and crew for putting up with him and the Chanticleers community for the opportunity. He dedicates this and every production to his Aunt Rachel, who introduced him to the love of his life - Theatre! Sparkle!

Lisa has been with the Chanticleers Theater for 8 years. In that time she has crewed many different shows with this company including; The Addams Family (the Musical), Little Women, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Little Shop of Horrors. She obtained the Excellence in Technical theater award at Chabot College. Last season Lisa became our resident Property Master.