Hosted by Shotgun Productions and the Organization for Autistic Research, Other Voices IX will raise funds for autism research and support the theatrical endeavors of emerging artists. The evening, directed by Stewart M. Schulman, is set to begin with cocktails at 6 PM, followed by dinner and auction at 7 PM. The show, featuring musical direction by Alex Rybeck, is scheduled for 8 PM.
Jackie Hoffman received a Theatre World Award for her work in Hairspray. Her other theatrical credits include Book of Liz (Obie Award), Straightjacket, Incident at Cobbler's Knob and One Woman Shoe (Jeff Award). Hoffman has been seen on screen in "Legally Blonde II," "Kissing Jessica Stein," "Garden State," "Mo' Money" and "Freaky Friday."
Kristine Zbornik has appeared in productions of Forbidden Broadway, Man of La Mancha, Caged, Splendora, Varla Jean Merman Is the Bad Seedling and Holiday Hams. She took part in the workshop of Bat Boy, and her one-person shows include Ball of Confusion, Serving Mankind and Zbornik in a Trunk.
Liz Callaway, most recently on Broadway in The Look of Love, made her Broadway debut in the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along, and she also took part in the anniversary concert of that musical. For her work in the musical Baby, she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, and her other Broadway credits include The Three Musketeers, Miss Saigon and Cats. Callaway's solo recordings include "The Beat Goes On," "Anywhere I Wander—Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser" and "The Story Goes On."
Andrew Halliday's theatrical credits include productions of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. Caroline's on Broadway is located in Manhattan at 1626 Broadway at 49th Street. For ticket information call (212) 689-2322 or visit www.shotgun productions.org.