TABITHA ANDREWS as “Flirty Dirty Gertie”

Tabitha is ecstatic to perform in this unique musical theater/improv style show once again! Although improv is still a new and admittedly scary beast for her, she really enjoys the thrill of creating a new story each night and pushing past comfort zones. Tabitha has been in musical theater since she was 5 years-old. Some of her favorite roles include Belle in Beauty and the Beast and the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. Last year she founded Ghostlight Theater Company, directing its first production of The Rocky Horror Show. She is still in awe of what the team created. GTC is also known for its performances featuring gender-bending and the art of drag. Tabitha’s other interests include escape rooms as well as rescuing and advocating for animals. She can’t wait to perform with this bad-ass, all-lady cast and inspire new laughs each night!

CRYSTAL BOROTTO as “User Ursula”

Crystal is excited to make her Reno theatre debut as User Ursula in Zig Zag Productions’ Flawed and Fabulous: Female Friendships. A passionate advocate for community theatre, Crystal has previously performed in Beauty and the Beast (Plumette), Fiddler on the Roof (Tzeitel), and Snoopy! The Musical (Peppermint Patty). With a degree in Geology from Missouri University of Science and Technology, Crystal has worked in underground mining, where she literally and figuratively ‘climbed out of the depths’ to embrace the spotlight. She is beyond excited to share the spotlight with such a talented, creative, and dynamic cast. Crystal is deeply grateful to her husband for his unwavering support and encouragement as she pursues her passion for performance.

RACHEL DOUGLASS as “Backstabby Gossipy Gabby”

Rachel is a Reno native who graduated from McQueen High School and then the University of Nevada Reno with a Bachelor’s in Theater. She’s acted at all the main theaters within Reno. You can usually find her performing at The Restless Artists Theater, where some of her favorite roles to date have been Sweetheart in Exit, Pursued by A Bear, and Roxanne in Artificial Jungle. She also directs, produces, and stars in her own productions. She has been doing this since college and recently created her own non-profit theater company, Union Productions, where she directed, produced and starred as Callie in Stop Kiss, Jill in Jack and Jill and most recently Almost, Maine. She is a fitness professional by day, teaching various fitness classes, primarily training at her own business, Union Studio. She is incredibly excited to be working with Stephanie again in Flawed & Fabulous since they first met with Stephanie’s debut production Twisted. She is finally getting to work with Janet Lazarus, Tabitha Andrews and Sophie Moeller! This is a very talented cast and it is going to be a fun show! Enjoy!

LYNETTE GARDNER as “Career Snobby Bobbie”

Lynette has been performing most of her life.  She’s done everything from Shakespeare to musicals.  Some of her favorite roles in Northern Nevada have included Rosie in Mamma Mia, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Side by Side by Sondheim, Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Laramie Project. She is proud of her education and career as a high school English teacher, but she hopes she never looked down on people for making the choice to not pursue education or a career!  

RACHAEL GOTTAS as “No-Filter Felicity”

Rachael is the Co-Founder of Bruka Theatre with Scott Beers and Victoria Hackenberg in 1992. Although her family pulled her heart away from participating in the Theatre, she showed her support by donating and attending shows. After 18 years she came back and is feeling better than ever. Rachael has performed at UNR, TMCC, Brewery Arts Center, Gothic North, Reno Little Theatre and Bruka. Over the last 4 years of her return she just wrapped up the Role of Momma Wadworths in The Baby at Bruka Theatre. She performed in “ButtCracker, Rockstar”, “Side Show” and “Tarantula Jones” also at Bruka Theatre. Her cup is continuously overflowing and since she met Stephanie, she wanted to be in something she’s written and now she can. To the power of women!! Flaws are fabulous!

DEB HULL as “Smother Mother”

Deb ( officially Debra Lynn Hull – if you look on IMDB) Has been on the Reno Stage “Circuit” since 2006 debuting at Bruka with” Ruthless – the Musical” – Doing a lot of work locally with “Restless Artists’ Theatre” RAT (ah hell, they pick current edgy shows for “old broads” – She has also been onstage at RLT (Lend me a Tenor – Vanya, Sonya, Marsha, Spike – When the Rain Stops Falling – Native Gardens) “Quartet” Loved being the Villain in “Deer” and “Witch”. Worked and trained for several years in LA including time on Reno 911 and a stint at United Citizens Brigade is sooooo looking forward to playing on the improv stage here in Reno.

TEESHA LANE as “Dieting Disaster Diane”

Teesha is a new Reno transplant that is super excited about the local arts scene and the plentiful opportunities to be creative. She spent the last decade in Alaska – raising children, creating multi-media art, and performing in bands, choirs and musicals. A classically trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Teesha currently is a School Counselor by day and a student of improv by night. Her two kids at home give her plenty of reasons to be silly, loud, ridiculous, fun and explosive, which are skills that transfer nicely to the stage. She is thrilled to be able to dip her toe back into theatrical productions and hope there are more in her future! 

LOREN McCORMAC as “Panicky Presley”

Loren is excited to be performing with these incredibly talented and funny women, in Flawed & Fabulous. The theater is her happy place! Loren has a BS in Theatre from Towson University. Loren lives in Truckee and mainly performs with Truckee Community Theatre.  She has been lucky to have played some amazing roles like Shelly (AKA Sheldon) in The Prom, Linda Lodge in Move Over Mrs. Markham, Elizabeth in Laundry and Bourbon,  Lucy Van Pelt in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown,  Macaulay Culkin in Avenue Q, Rita in White Christmas, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, Six in Chicago, Hilda in Christmas Express, My Angry Vagina in Vagina Monologues, Daphne in 9 to 5, Mr./Mrs Cratchit in Christmas Chaos, Chelsea Thayer in On Golden Pond, and the 2024 Truckee Follies, to name a few. She has also been in many 10-Minute Plays and has directed Christmas Chaos as well as multiple 10-Minute Plays. She was part of the TCT Improv Troop and loves being an idiot on stage! When she’s not putting her foot in her mouth or dancing like a fool, she can be seen hanging out with all of her amazing friends, her supportive handsome husband, her amazing mother and the joys of her life, her dogs and chinchilla, oops…she means her son Kline. Enjoy the show and thank you for supporting live theater!  

GEORGIA McKNIGHT as “Perfect Pollyanna”

Georgia is a singer, actress, and mover. She is a motivated, committed performer with strong stage instincts and the persistence to take the time to learn in-depth musical theatre. At the moment, she is located within Reno, Nevada. She has studied and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno BA in Musical Theatre. She has studied with Judy Munson, Sue Goodenow, Jennifer Tibben, Brittney May, CJ Greer and Deb Leamy. Some of her notable roles include Mary Poppins from ‘Mary Poppins’, Linda Mason from ‘Holiday Inn’, Olive Ostrovsky from ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,’ Vivienne Kensington from ‘Legally Blonde’ and more. Some of her notable awards and honors include the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, Barringere Music Scholarship, Larry Hillman Theater Scholarship, Blythe Award for Favorite Comedy and the Blythe Award for Favorite Actress. 

SOPHIE MOELLER as “Clingy Clarissa”

Originally from Massachusetts, Sophie has performed on stages from the east to west coast, including The Living Theater in NYC. Favorite roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors with Falmouth Theatre Guild, Lotty in Enchanted April with The Cotuit Center for the Arts, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls with The Sierra School of Performing Arts, and Nina in Stupid F@*&ing Bird with Bruka Theater. She is excited to be working with an all female cast, and is grateful to her female tribe for always being so supportive and finding humor in all things life. She is also thankful to her husband, Anthony, and stepkiddos, Tripp and Halo, for accepting and loving her with flaws and all. ❤️

MOMOKO OLEJNICZAK as “Sensitive Sadie”

Mo is so excited to be working with the amazing Flawed & Fabulous group! She has an associates degree in Theater from TMCC and has taken many workshops at professional theaters throughout Sacramento. She is a board member of Funtime Theater and was last seen in Haunted Cabaret with Firebird Light Opera in the main theater for the National Automobile Museum.

CELESTE PRISOCK as “Esther SteinFoster”

Celeste is new to Reno theater opportunities. Having raised two children and worked as a doula and assistant homebirth midwife, Celeste has enjoyed learning and performing with Reno Improv since January 2024. She is grateful to be able to learn from and work with this incredible, talented, warm, and joyful cast and crew in Flawed and Fabulous! Celeste loves being in nature and enjoys her time with her husband, dogs, and friends. One real life flaw is enjoying too many carbs!

JUDY DAVIS ROUNDS as “All About Me” Mimi

Judy is excited to flaunt her fabulous flaws with these lovely ladies! Judy started in theater nearly 15 years ago and most recently played Lonnie Decker in LOVE-40 – a short play by Bob Gabrielli which was performed at Bruka Theater. Some other favorite roles include Nancy Stafford in While the Lights Were Out (Reno Little Theater), John Sumner in Men on Boats (GLM), and Zee in A Fish Story (Restless Artist Theater), Veta in Harvey (RLT), Stepmother – Cinderella (SSPA), the D.A.- Legally Blonde (SPPA), and Frau Schmidt – The Sound of Music (SSPA). Judy is extremely grateful for the opportunity to act with such an incredible cast and crew. Enjoy the show!

CINDY SABATINI as “Deborah Downer”

Cindy has a passion for music and has performed in or musically directed theater productions in the Reno/Sparks/Carson City/Lake Tahoe area for Sierra School of the Performing Arts, NV Civic Light Opera, Western NV Musical Theater Company, Truckee Community Theater, Sparks UMC, Bruka Theater, and Spanish Springs HS since moving here from WA State in 1998. Some favorite roles include Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Golde in Fiddler On The Roof, Rizzo in Grease, Sally Bowles in Cabaret, and Aldonza in Man Of La Mancha. Her diverse musical background includes productions in 6 states, vocalist in classical, jazz, Christian, and oldies rock groups. She is vocalist for Reno’s Biggest Little Big Band, Route 66 Rock ‘n Roll Band, and a member of the Reno Philharmonic Chorus where she had the thrill of performing at Carnegie Hall! Last year, she was Vocal Director for Flaunt Your Flaws improv/musical at Reno Improv. This year, she’s diving in and taking the leap into Improv by joining the cast! Cindy teaches voice and piano at “It’s All About Music” School in Reno.

FANCI VALLE

Fanci has been a dancer in the Reno, NV area for 31 years, training at many local studios along with companies in New York and LA. She started choreographing and teaching at age 16 at dance studios, theaters and her high school. She was voted Best Dance Instructor for 2019 in the Reno Gazette’s Journal’s “Best Of.” She danced in a Whitesnake video and is the choreographer and director of Lavish Vaudeville, a variety act company. Classically trained in styles of tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, contemporary, modern, and ballet. She enjoys teaching dance to all ages and all levels, inspiring all to learn the art of movement. She’s a proud mother of two daughters who are her inspiration for every move she makes.