CYNTHIA KAPLAN (Writer/Composer/Cindy)  has been performing comedy and music in clubs and theaters in NY and beyond for three decades, including the Knitting Factory, Joe's Pub, the Cutting Room, and the Bitter End, among others. Cindy of Arc was a 2023 Finalist for the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theater. Kaplan has recorded two records with her award winning band, The Cynthia Kaplan Ordeal.  She is the author of two acclaimed collections of comic essays, Why I’m Like This: True Stories (a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick and a Booksense bestseller) and Leave the Building Quickly, and her work has appeared in many publications including the New York Times and New York Magazine. Kaplan also writes for film, TV, and the 52nd Street Project, and is  co-host of the long-running Ruthless Comedy Hour at Stand Up New York. And alumna of Circle in the Square Theater School, she has appeared in many plays and nine films. She has never appeared on Law & Order. 

SCOTT STEIN (MD/keys/Mike) is an NYC-based pianist, composer, songwriter and music director. Recent highlights include conducting 300 members of the HaZamir teen chorus at David Geffen Hall, touring with American Idol and Broadway star Constantine Maroulis, music directing the off-Broadway run of Wicked Frozen, and the recent world premiere of his suite Kedusha for chorus and jazz quartet. He is also an acclaimed singer/songwriter whose latest album Uphill was released in 2022.

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ZACHARY LARSON (Guitar/Mike) is a guitarist, banjoist, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in New York City. He has toured as a Classical chamber musician, on-board cruise lines, and with the musicals Finding Neverland and Escape to Margaritaville. Recent performance highlights include engagements with the Harlem Chamber Players, in Broadway’s Chicago, and a special presentation of LaBarr’s The River for concert choir and banjo at Carnegie Hall. Originally from a small Midwestern farm town, you will likely find him gazing upward at skyscrapers or asking for more ranch dressing.

CHRISTOPHER JAHNKE (Additional orchestrations and arrangements) Broadway: Porgy and Bess (Tony nom), Legally Blonde, Les Miserables (New Orchestrations), Memphis.

GEORGIA MONROE (Associate Producer):  Is a dancer, singer, actress, choreographer, producer and assistant extraordinaire. As a performer her favorite credits include: Escape to Margaritaville (National Tour), and Rock of Ages (PCLO). She can be seen by Dani’s side on a multitude of projects at any given moment. Georgia is grateful to be a part of this kickass team. @georgiaemonroe 

DANI DAVIS (Director): Dani is an Emmy award winning writer, a Tony nominated Broadway producer, a Helen Hayes Award recipient, a critically acclaimed theater and choreographer, a film director, a television producer, and entertainment entrepreneur. Direction Choreography: Cindy of Arc, (off-Broadway, regional, film); Handel's Messiah Rocks (7 Emmy nominations, 3 wins Sony/PBS, National Tour; Kenny Rogers, A Christmas Gift (Hallmark). Selected Regional: The UMPO Series Summer Blockbusters: Jaws at the White Lotus; Mama Mia (Broadway World Award-Direction); The Full Monty (Broadway World Award-Choreography) among others. Producing: Broadway and National Tours: Little Women, The Musical (2 tony Award nominations, Drama Desk nominations); The Lonesome West (4 Tony nominations); Billy Elliot (Helen Hayes Award for producing); Shrek, the Musical; The Wedding Singer;  Flashdance; Little Women, the Musical.

MIKE ROSENGARTEN (Guitar/Mike) Mike was last seen on Broadway as the Associate Music Director as well as Guitar 2 / Keys 2 player for “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” and before that played Guitar 1 for the viral smash hit “Be More Chill.” In September he will be making his Carnegie Hall debut playing with Jon Batiste on his new work “American Symphony.” He plays regularly with several bands and artists, both live as well as in the studio. You may recognize him from his recurring TV appearances on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” 

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DAN BARMAN (Drums/Mike) is a powerhouse drummer and world champion percussionist who’s resume boasts collaborations with Grammy-winning producers, performances for Disney film scores, recordings and live concerts with acclaimed artists such as Bob Dorough, The Bones of J.R. Jones, Indie-Rock staples Food Will Win the War, and Grammy-winning artist Joanie Leeds as co-producer with her award-winning “Kindie Rock” band, Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights. A 

NATE PATTEN (Music Supervisor) Broadway: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beauty and the Beast, The Prom.

EMMA COOK (Social Media Coordinator/Associate Producer):  Emma is an NYC based dancer and performer. She works as an associate producer for EveryDay Dreams The Studio as well as on The Inner MBA Program over at Sounds True. She is elated to be back working with the entire Cindy of Arc team! @emufunsize