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Chase Padgett

Performer - Writer

Chase Padgett is an actor, singer, guitarist, and improviser who recently made his network TV debut as a semi-finalist on Fox's newest reality singing show, 'Alter Ego.'

As a Florida native, he studied music at the University of Central Florida while learning improv at the SAK Comedy Lab, the same theater that gave Wayne Brady his start.

After working for Disney and Universal in various comedic actor roles. He premiered his first solo show ‘6 Guitars’ in 2010 and quickly began performing to sold out houses and rave reviews across North America.

Chase's penchant for musical improv flavors all of his performances and has led to working with stars from the hit comedy show ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway,’ as well as working as a guest entertainer for Disney Cruise Line.

Currently, Chase is developing/performing a new one man called “Lucky Break” in addition to touring his other shows such as 'Nashville Hurricane,' and ‘6 Guitars.’ He just recently moved back to Central Florida after being away for nearly a decade. He loves his family, friends, and his (too) many guitars.

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Jay Hopkins

Writer - Director

Jay Hopkins has been directing, acting, writing and improvising professionally since 1988. He has a BFA in Acting and Directing fromUNC-Greensboro. In 1992 he joined SAK Theatre in Orlando, FL in theCore Ensemble, then as a Creative Producer and Head of Education, ultimately being inducted into the SAK Hall of Fame in 2001.

In 2004 withhis wife Diana, Jay formed Jester Theater where he has performed in and/ordirected all of its shows including; A Tuna Christmas, Noises Off and theSoutheast premiere of The Musical of Musicals: The Musical. In 2008, Samuel French, Inc. published his play The Iliad, The Odyssey and All of Greek Mythology in 99 minutes or less which is being performed aroundthe world.

Jay works with Universal Studios Orlando, Walt Disney World, Florida Studio Theatre, Ideas to Go and Team H Productions, to name afew. Helping develop shows is a passion and collaborating with Chase tocreate 6 Guitars has been one of Jay's most rewarding experiences in his theatrical career.

More than anything Jay loves his wife Diana and all his family. Outside of work, Jay enjoys poker, traveling, movies, and music (although he currently plays no instruments).

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Chase Padgett

Jay Hopkins

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