Joseph (aka "Joie") is a proud St. Louis native whose lifelong passion for musical theatre led him to study at Southwest Missouri State University and Drury College on multiple scholarships. His extensive career has taken him from the Palace Theatre at Six Flags Over Mid-America to stages across the country and internationally. Joseph has shared the stage with icons including John Goodman, Kathleen Turner, Tony Randall, Idina Menzel, and Martha Wash. At just 18, he founded the local community theatre group, “The People’s Players of Greater St. Louis.” For the past four decades, Joseph has earned national recognition for his specialization in the art of female illusion, portraying legends like Cher, Liza Minnelli, and Boy George. As a director, he finds his greatest joy in helping performers discover their potential. Joseph believes theatre is a transformative sanctuary for all who step into its space. As the great Albin reminds us, "The Best of times is now"... come have that "best of time" with us. Joseph is thrilled to be here and proudly states, "I am what I am.”

Zak has been a veteran of theatre since he was seven years old. He is a native Missourian, growing up in many of the small towns found in Central Missouri. Zak has a B.F.A. in Secondary Speech and Theatre Education from Missouri Valley College and has directed over 30 high school productions for Salisbury, Jefferson City, and Grand Center Arts Academy. Some of his personal favorites have been Beauty and the Beast, Grease, and The Wedding Singer. While serving as theatre director at JCHS, Zak found success in directing the MSHSAA Districts One-Act Plays with highlights being Steel Magnolias and Dog Sees God placing second place, and Vanities placing first with a fifth place finish at the state competition. Zak enjoys being on the stage, as well, with some of his favorite roles being Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sonny in Grease, and Freddie in Noises Off. In 2010, Zak began his drag career as his greatest role yet, Venus O’Hara, for which he has been awarded many accolades including Miss Gay Metropolitan America, Miss Gay Mid-MO America, Miss Gay City of Columbia America, and a former Queen of Mid-MO Pridefest. Venus has performed on many stages throughout Missouri, but you can catch her in shows all around her new hometown of St. Louis at Bar:PM, Prism STL, and the Bastille.

Jacob, a St. Louis native, began his dancing career in middle school at a competitive level. After years of competition, he continued on at Lindenwood University, not only honing in on dance technique, but also creating pieces of his own, eventually receiving his BFA in Dance. His works can be seen around St. Louis through the drag and theater communities, most recently at Miss Gay America 2025 and Pride St. Louis 2025. He continues to broaden his outlets in dancing and performing locally. This is Jacobs debut with Take Two Productions, but recently performed with Wonderstruck Productions in their 2025 season.

Brandon is a Mid-Missouri native who has spent years directing, performing, and joyfully living in the world of musical theatre. Now based in St. Louis, he is thrilled to be music directing his first production in the city with La Cage aux Folles. Brandon is grateful to collaborate with such a fabulous cast and creative team and hopes you leave humming the music and celebrating the joy of being exactly who you are.

Brayden has had the pleasure to accompany this show in rehearsal and performance. He has recently played piano for Legally Blonde, The Baker’s Wife, Daddy Long Legs, and Little Shop of Horrors. Outside of music, Brayden loves his job with Build-a-bear and cuddling his cats. He’d like to thank his fabulous wife and cats.

Brian has been in theatre since high school as a cast member, student director and a musician. He is also known as Bella Rose in the Drag community. Brian has had multiple crowns such as Paris of the Plains, Miss Gay Saint Louis, Missouri All American Goddess, Gateway All American, and Miss Bastille. He is multi-talented with sewing, wigs and back stage management.

Joshua is thrilled to be back working another fabulous show with Take Two Productions. Past Favorite Credits TTP: Next to Normal and Tick Tick Boom. Stray Dog: JCS, Most Fabulous Story. KTG: Nice Work if you can get it. Thanks to the creative team and the awesome board of Take Two for bringing such amazing show to the stage! Much Love to Adam and the furbabies!