Bios current as of closing night of the original production of Reefer Madness.

Lori's many television and film credits include: BOYS ON THE SIDE, FATHER OF THE BRIDE II, BOSTON COMMON, LAW AND ORDER, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL and can soon be seen as Harmony the yoga teacher in the independent film FLUFFER, from the producers of BOYS DON'T CRY. You've heard and seen her on hundreds of voice-over and on-camera commercials . Lori performed with GOTHAM CITY (Groundlings East) in New York City and writes and performs her one woman storytelling to whoever will listen. Some cool cartoon voices include: Pearl the Whale on Nickelodeon's SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS...don't know that one?? How about Rhonda's Mom on Nickelodeon's HEY ARNOLD?? No? Then The Invisible Woman on THE FANTASTIC FOUR and voices for the Fox series FAMILY GUY--there we go! mazel tov!

Aukai has for the past four years been signed with Liam Entertainment, performing with a four man vocal group called Color Us One - recording their first album in 1998. Recently, he has performed as Lucas in a "read through" production of BARE. Aukai would (I love my mom!) like to thank the amazing cast and crew for the opportunity to work with such amazing people and truly amazing talent. To the production team, band, writers, and directors (you know how you are) - what does Andy say again? Oh, yeah! You guys rock!

Christian moved from Toronto (that's in Canada) four years ago, and has managed to stay busy by co-founding the theatre company Blue Sphere Alliance as well as producing his first film, HAIR SHIRT. His latest stints onstage include NAGASAKI DUST, REACH and CHAMBER MUSICAL the Lexington Theatre, and JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK at the Interact company. Film credits include the recently released Fine Line feature TRICK, NEXT TIME and HAIR SHIRT. He currently stars in the new Fox dramatic series THE STREET. If you don't happen to like his work, he will answer by quoting South Park's notable political activist, Kyle's Mom: "BLAME CANADA!"

Michael recently completed a pilot for Tom Fontana called REAL STORY and comes to REEFER MADNESS fresh from a stint as Peter in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR opposite Ted Neely and Carl Anderson. A Seattle native, his credits there include Freddy in CHESS; Doody in GREASE; and Jimmy in the world premiere rock opera CITY KID. He appears in the upcoming indie film FLUFFER. Michael graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts High School Drama Program in 1996.

Jeff has a Theatre B.A. from New Mexico State University, where he studied under playwrite Mark Medoff and was the Critic's Choice for the Irene Ryan Award. Favorite stage roles have been P.T. Barnum in BARNUM, Scott in TERRA NOVA, Harold Hill in THE MUSIC MAN, and Captain Absolute in THE RIVALS. In addition to eight feature films, which have taken him from Palmdale to Prague and Moscow to Manzanillo. Jeff played Geoffrey in the Columbia/TriStar pilot NIGHT LIFE and terrorized Salem for a year on DAYS OF OUR LIVES as the villainous Jude St. Clair.

Samantha lived a dream-like childhood. She spent summers frolicking in the majestic realm of 16th Century England at her family-produced Renaissance Faire in Chicago, while her school year playground was backstage at rock concerts - her dad produced all the major rock concerts in the Twin Cities. Samantha grew up doing commercials and print work, while her first film role, in Disney's D3: THE MIGHTY DUCKS, was during college at Northwestern University. She also worked for Disney in GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE. Soon after moving to L.A., New Line's DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (July '99) brought her back to Minneapolis to shoot. Eric Idle cast her as his sidekick/singer/dancer in his revue ERIC IDLE EXPLOITS THE MUSIC OF MONTY PYTHON at the Getty Museum in July '99, which led to her participation in the subsequent national tour and original cast album. Other stage credits include HAMLET, THE WIZ and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. Her parents and sister, Aimee, are the light of her being.

Jolie is making her Los Angeles theatre debut in REEFER MADNESS, having appeared in TOMMY on Broadway, as Luisa in THE FANTASTICKS off-Broadway and at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. (where Abraham Lincoln was shot!), and in several various regional theatre productions across the country. Jolie was a regular on the UPN series SHASTA McNASTY, played the recurring role of Melanie on PARTY OF FIVE and has made other recent television appearances on TWO OF A KIND and USA HIGH. She also played opposite Daniel Baldwin in the recent indie film NET WORTH. Jolie can be heard on several Varese Sarabande recordings, including: SONDHEIM AT THE MOVIES, THE ADVENTURES OF PETER PAN, UNSUNG MUSICALS 2, UNSUNG MUSICALS 3 and PRIME TIME MUSICALS.

In New York, John supported himself as a street performer before being cast to star in a new off-Broadway musical about stand-up comics called 3 GUYS NAKED FROM THE WAIST DOWN for which he earned nominations for both a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award. John has provided the voice of the Cryptkeeper on HBO's TALES FROM THE CRYPT (Emmy nomination), has had lead, series regular, and guest starring roles in more than 30 television series and MOWÕs, and has appeared in seven feature films, including SPY HARD, POCAHONTAS, DEMON KNIGHT, CASPER and THE GLASS JAR. He recently played Shemp in THE THREE STOOGES network telefilm. In summer 2000, John reunites with several fellow REEFER cast members and director Andy Fickman in the musical THE GIFT at the Tiffany Theatre in Hollywood.

J.P. claims many memorable film and television credits including parts in GALAXY QUEST (cut), INSPECTOR GADGET (cut), and AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME (cut) as well as guest appearances on SUDDENLY SUSAN (canceled), OH GROW UP (canceled), CAROLINE IN THE CITY (canceled) and a recurring role on SHASTA MCNASTY (canceled). His recurring roles on JUST SHOOT ME suggests that those David Spade headshots will be circulating soon. J.P. hopes you will get to see him this fall in the TNT movie Running Mates. Pfft! Who's he think he's kidding.

Erin has been seen as Dee Dee in PSYCHO BEACH PARTY; Helen of Troy in FOFO: ECHO GRECO; Pimenta in THE WEDDING DRESS; as well as many other sexually liberated gals with hearts of gold. She can be seen on HBO in WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION, can be rented in DRINKING GAMES, and can be looked forward to in the soon-to-be-released feature CEMENT.

Lesli is thrilled to finally be a part of the REEFER family. If you were ever up at 3 am, you might have seen Lesli starring in last seasonÕs ill-fated TV series, FAME LA. Recent guest star appearances include CHICAGO HOPE, THE KING OF QUEENS and MAGGIE. National tours and regional theater include Diana in A CHORUS LINE (everywhere, even Korea), Peggy in 42ND STREET, Ruby in DAMES AT SEA, Nellie in SOUTH PACIFIC, Louise in GYPSY, yada,yada,yada . . . Lesli thanks her parents who have supported her from singing on Mr.WarbucksÕ lap to singing on Mr. Eisner's lap (for a show, people). Love to doggie.

Harry comes to REEFER MADNESS straight from the Blank Theatre Company's hit production of STARR STRUCK - A MUSICAL INVESTIGATION, where he originated the role of Ken Starr. He began his performing career at Chicago's Second City, performing and co-writing COWS ON ICE, MIRRORS AT THE BORDER, HOW GREEN WERE MY VALUES, and CATCH-27. With the Blank Theatre Company, Harry performed Editor Daily in THE CRADLE WILL ROCK, Walter in CHESS, and John Smith in BREAKING THE CODE. Film and television credits include VICE-VERSA, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, NIXON, BLAST FROM THE PAST, NUTTY PROFESSOR 2, SEINFELD, THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN, MAD ABOUT YOU, HOME IMPROVEMENT and PROVIDENCE, as well as more than 100 commercials. In addition, he appears regularly with the Second City Alumni Players. Harry will be reunited with many REEFER MADNESS alums in the world premiere musical THE GIFT at LA's Tiffany Theatre in summer 2000.

Elijah (or "Eli" to friends) thanks Dan Studney for pulling him from the Karaoke microphone and back home to the musical stage! It has been six years, what a feeling to have the feet-a-tappin' and a new song on the tongue again. Elijah hails from the Emerald City of Seattle. He began his career on the stage in productions such as SOUTH PACIFIC (Lt. Cable), SHOW BOAT (ensemble), and MY FAIR LADY (Freddy Eynsford-Hill). Special message: "I feel so blessed by the people that are in my life. Mom, I love you and thank you for the woman you are. May the madness continue on and on!"

Paul got his first Broadway show by being picked out of a hat to be in the 5000th performance of A CHORUS LINE at the Shubert Theater back in '87. Audition by lottery. What a concept! Now, a West Coast resident and proud of it, Paul has legitimately appeared at several regional theatres including The Tiffany, The Laguna Playhouse, Moonlight Amphitheatre, and The Alex to name a few (no hats involved). Some of his more colorful roles have included Disney's ALADDIN (from Disneyland to the El Capitan in Hollywood to as far as Spain and Thailand), rock 'n roll monsters Wolfie, Drac, and Phantom in Universal Studios BEETLEJUICE show, and an old Hollywood crooner narrating a National GERSHWIN ON ICE tour. But, most recently, Paul has made his way into the world of television appearing in JACK & JILL, SHASTA (McNASTY), MALIBU CA, USA HIGH and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. He was even a special guest on the LEEZA GIBBONS show. Let's see, being picked out of a hat or going through 4 hours of prosthetic make-up for BUFFY? I'll take the latex! Hail to the MADNESS!

Wendy comes to us from New Jersey/New York, where she performed in TOMMY, Galt McDermot's TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA and WEST SIDE STORY. Locally, she has appeared in FOFO: THE DIONYSYS FESTIVAL. Other credits include THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, FAMILY MATTERS, AS THE WORLD TURNS, THE X FILES, UNEXPECTED DEVELOPMENT(pilot) and the films THE NUTTY PROFESSOR and her latest Independent Feature TRU NATURE. Wendy (or as we fondly call her) Bendy Wendy, is an accomplished dancer and contortionist as well as a tumbler. She is so happy to be a part of the madness!

Before REEFER, Larry was last seen on stage in the award-winning adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's TENDER IS THE NIGHT at the Fountain Theater. He also appeared in that theater's productions of BOYS IN THE BAND and GOLDEN GATE for which he won critics awards in both L.A. and San Francisco. Among numerous other theater credits, he played the brooding and mysterious Chauffeur in the long running theatrical event TAMARA and was the only male in the smash hit LADIES ROOM at the Tiffany Theater. Television roles include appearances on JAG, FRIENDS, PARTY OF FIVE, LOIS AND CLARK, EARLY EDITION, WEIRD SCIENCE, VIP and many other guest stars, pilots and MOWs; including, most recently, PAXNET pilot THE SULLIVAN SISTERS. He appeared with Halle Berry in the acclaimed HBO film INTRODUCING DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, as well as the independent feature VALERIE FLAKE which premiered at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. In Summer 2000, Larry joins several REEFER alums in the world premiere production of a new musical THE GIFT at the Tiffany Theatre in Hollywood.

Fidelia hails from Seattle, where she appeared in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS as Chiffon, THE WIZ as Dorothy, ANYTHING GOES as Reno, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT as the Narrator, Abigail in THE CRUCIBLE and GUYS AND DOLLS as Adelaide. REEFER MADNESS marks her Los Angeles stage debut. She recorded "Weather Changes" from the upcoming Murphy/Studney musical VALLEY OF KINGS, which appears as a bonus track on the REEFER MADNESS original cast album.

Matt was born in the heart of beautiful Mission Viejo, a local Republican spawning ground. After his escape, he began his career in the wonderful world of Musical Theatre. Since then, he has been seen in L.A. and around the nation acting, singing and tap-tap-tapping his little heart out in a number of acclaimed productions, such as the world premiere of Steven Schwartz's CHILDREN OF EDEN, ASSASSINS, GRAND HOTEL, ZORBA, MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, with Dale Kristien, Reese Holland and many others. Matt just finished filming KARAOKE FEVER and is currently looking forward to his next role in the dramatic spectacle at his parents' home this Thanksgiving. He is thrilled to be a part of such a talented cast and a fabulous show.

Stacy is a Connecticut native who most recently appeared in more than 120 performances of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at GCT. Other favorite roles performed regionally include Susie in BABES IN ARMS and Eliza Doolittle in MY FAIR LADY. Stacy studies improv with the Groundlings and can be heard doing voice-over work on cartoons such as THE WEEKENDERS and for clients including Tropicana. She sends much love and many thanks to both her Reefer family and her real-life family (Mom, Jay, Kelsey and Dexter), without whose support nothing would be possible.

Rena moved to L.A. in 1998 after receving her bachelor's degree in Theatre from Skidmore College in New York. (She greatly misses the snow). In L.A. she has been seen as Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, Louise in GYPSY, Corie in BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, and works closely with The Lehman Engel New Musical Workshop. Rena is currently touring with the Broadway National Tour of LES MISERABLES as a member of the ensemble and swing for the lead role of Cosette.

Mr. Torti earned a Tony Nomination for his Broadway debut as Greaseball in STARLIGHT EXPRESS. Other Broadway credits include Pharaoh in JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, a role which he reprises in the film version opposite Donny Osmond. London and L.A. credits include the hit SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE. He has starred on numerous episodic television shows and has been a series regular on THE DREW CAREY SHOW, VINNY AND BOBBY, GENERATIONS and FAMILY PASSIONS. Film credits include THAT THING YOU DO (directed by Tom Hanks), for which he received his first gold record. Bob is spending Summer 2000 working with REEFER MADNESS director Andy Fickman and a gang of fellow REEFER alums in the world premiere musical THE GIFT at the Tiffany Theatre in Hollywood.