PICTURE - "Evan Pritchard (Abachbahametch) near Constitution Island, NY" Evan Pritchard, a descendant of Celtic and Algonquin peoples, is the author of over fifty critically acclaimed books on Native American culture and history, most notably Native New Yorkers. In addition, he is a respected composer of several hundred songs and orchestral musical works who graduated with honors from Catholic University in music composition, and whose Second Sonata for guitar was premiered at Lincoln Center by David Leisner. This new musical play, created in collaboration with violinist Daisy Jopling, combines many of his interests. His father was a Washington-like military figure who played a significant role in World War II and the Cold War, and his mother was a homespun philosopher in the Eastern Woodlands tradition. This Nimham-Washington Legacy honors them both equally. Having acted in several prominent off-Broadway roles, he has written several plays, including his current run as “Clovis Flint, the 11,000-Year-Old Man,” and his “The Three Sisters (and the Dead Fish!).” He serves as the director of Tribal Harmony, an ongoing effort that has featured notable showcases at the Falcon Jazz Club and many Croton Clearwater Revivals, with Grammy and NAMA-winning guest stars like Joanne Shenandoah and Joseph Fire Crow. This new historical narrative reflects Pritchard’s decades as a lecturer on Native American history at Vassar, Pace, and Marist is also shaped by the author’s decades as an interfaith minister, with its themes of forgiveness and reconciliation extending into the afterlife. As a public speaker, including talks at nearly all of Putnam County’s nineteen Daniel Nimham Powwows) Pritchard has always taken a special interest in the local descendants of the Wappingers people, many of whom, like himself, are patriotic American citizens who continue to honor their ancestors in private ways. Happy 250th!

Experienced freelance creative with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment, live events, and marketing industries. Michael Quinn is the former Vice President and Creative Director of Blue Man Productions, overseeing Blue Man Group's creative development, marketing, promotion, and corporate event activities around the world. He is an experienced manager, team leader, and spokesperson. Currently focusing on immersive experiences, site-specific performances, and interactive installations. www.themichaelquinn.com

Patrick Stanfield Jones is a composer, vocalist and arranger who has shared the stage as a supporting musician with many well-known actors and recording artists, and has made T.V. appearances in England and Canada, Germany and the U.S.; has been a touring and backing musician with the Isley Brothers, Terry Reid, Gene Clark, Imelda Staunton, Oh! Calcutta! SPUNK a play by Zora Neal Hurston, Whitney Houston, Buddy Miles, and has performed music by Classical Composer Ned Rorem in NYC's Merkin Hall, and also does Children's Music in Schools. "I love the feeling of 'family' one gets from working in theatrical production', Patrick states. He is a member of The Nuyagi Keetoowah Society, A Native American Spiritual Community, practicing the principles and rituals of the Cherokee (Tsalagi) people; those beliefs dating back thousands of years. He has been a member of NKS, attending ceremonies since 1992. Patrick also volunteers for the Department of Environmental Conservation's Eel Count; a citizen science data collecting operation Sponsored by TeaTown Lake Reservation Education Center, coordinated by Veteran Naturalist and Educator Marie Roche. www.patrickstanfieldjones.com

American baritone Jonathan Lawlor is an accomplished opera singer and recitalist recognized for his compelling stage presence and rich vocal artistry. A graduate of prestigious music programs, including the Boston Conservatory and Houston Grand Opera's Young Artist Vocal Academy, he has quickly established a presence on classical stages across the United States. His repertoire spans a diverse range of classical and contemporary works, featuring standout performances in major operatic roles and standard lyric baritone repertoire with regional opera companies and orchestral ensembles. Passionate about both traditional masterworks and new music, Lawlor continues to engage audiences with his refined vocal technique and deep dramatic commitment. www.jonathanlawlor.com

John Michalski is a professional stage actor and a member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA) and SAG-AFTRA. He trained in Group II of the Juilliard School's Drama Division under the direction of John Houseman. His career includes appearances on and Off-Broadway, in regional theatres across the country, and in two tours with The Acting Company. Michalski is an Associate Artist with New York Classical Theatre, where his roles have included Prospero in The Tempest, Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night, and Scrooge in A Fifteen Minute Christmas Carol. His classical repertoire also includes productions of Much Ado About Nothing, Richard III, Hamlet, and King Lear. Other notable roles include Sigmund Freud in Freud's Last Session and Harry Dangle in One Man Two Guvnors. His Broadway credits include the 1978 transfer of Gorey Stories and Herzl in 1976.

Sylvia Bullett is a Manhattan-born, Catskills-raised singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and published poet with deep 17th-century Hudson Valley roots. The daughter of a Juilliard-trained opera singer, she studied piano under Theodore Prostokoff and jazz legend Lee Shaw before earning a Bachelor of Science in studio music from the College of St. Rose. From early coffeehouse performances at Caffe Lena to fronting 1980s NYC bands at CBGB opening for the B-52’s, her extensive career spans working at Dreamland Recording Studios, organizing Woodstock's Summer of Peace concert series, and releasing globally broadcast albums like Flying Machine and Runway. Her collaborative dance record, Area 52 Truck Stop, features members of the iconic band Television alongside acclaimed musicians like Cindy Cashdollar and David Van Tieghem, showcasing Bullett's talent for writing, arranging, and playing keyboards and flute. A true polymath, she is also an annual Candlemas ice sculptor collaborating at Streamside Studios, a certified PATH International instructor, an Equissage and PADI certified diver, a naturalist, and an avid gardener and hound lover currently recording her sixth studio album, Phoenix Song, following the release of her fifth album, All Knowledge There Transcending. https://www.sylviabullett.com

Daisy Jopling is a professional violinist, composer and show creator. She has performed in major concert halls and festivals with her own musical groups in 54 countries, recorded nine albums, collaborated with many international stars including Bobby McFerrin and Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer, and her original music has aired on television worldwide. She was the first international violinist to perform a large-scale concert with iconic Egyptian musicians at the Great Pyramids of Giza. Daisy specializes in bringing cultures together through music, and empowering children with extraordinary, life-changing performances and music education opportunities. www.daisyjopling.com

Indigenous Enterprise is a globally recognized Native American a collective of dancers and culture-bearers whose mission is to share and preserve Indigenous traditions through vibrant performance and community engagement. They have performed worldwide, including at the Super Bowl, Lincoln Center, and Sydney Opera House, and they won an Emmy in 2023 for their film about powwow dancing. https://store.indigenousenterprise.com

John Carleo is the Owner and operator of JC Creative Productions. His company specializes in Audio-Visual Event Producer and Production Management. With over 20 years of experience delivering high-stakes corporate events, live broadcasts, and large-scale conferences, his background spans both senior corporate leadership and hands on operations—including his roles as Vice President, Head of Multimedia & Production at Morgan Stanley, Head of Multimedia and events and Time Warner, Producer, Technical Director, and show runner at NBC, and hands-on freelance production, giving him a rare blend of strategic oversight and technical expertise. Known for his calm, precise approach in high-pressure environments, he specializes in end-to-end production management, show calling, and technical direction. He has led complex productions across the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, South America, and Asia. He currently resides in Westchester County with his Wife and Daughter.