The Paisley Sisters’’ Christmas Special

Jim Ansart (Book & Lyrics) wrote, directed and produced the 1966 World Premiere of ＂The Death of Mary Walker＂ in his parent’s basement in North Massapequa, New York. Other basement credits include ＂The Death of Mr. Tibbetts,＂ ＂Nassau Avenue Follies,＂ ＂The Fatties＂ and ＂The Fatties are Back Again,＂ which won best production as the sole entry in an award ceremony that occurred entirely in his mind. An actor, director and producer on Boston Area stages for the past 30 years, Jim has performed with SpeakEasy Stage Company, The New Repertory Theatre, The Publick Theatre, and The Boston Opera House. Director/producer credits include regional productions of ＂Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,＂ ＂Auntie Mame,＂ ＂Chicago,＂ and the ＂Some Like It Hot＂ benefit series at Boston’s Lyric Stage Company. ＂The Paisley Sisters’ Christmas Special＂ is Jim’s first and favorite book musical. Joel Benjamin (Book & Lyrics) has a busy photo studio in Boston, MA, where he shoots fashion, portraits and stills for many editorial and commercial clients, including the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, the Boston Globe Magazine, and Zipcar. His latest fine art project, Debbie’s Barbies, opens at Bard College in September. He lives with his longtime partner and two dogs in Boston, MA. Bret Silverman (Book, Music & Lyrics) is a pianist, composer and vocalist residing in Boston, MA. He is on the faculty of The Boston Conservatory where he trains young performers for careers in musical theater. He also music directs at the Conservatory as well as theaters throughout New England, including The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, NH. His compositions for children’s chorus are published by Hal Leonard. His music is also featured on the web series ＂Pretty＂ and ＂The Inn.＂ Bret received his Bachelor of Music in piano performance from Boston University. Check out his original pop music at www.myspace.com/bretsilverman. Steve Silverman (Book) is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning writer/director/producer. He’s written over 20 plays and two web series, ＂Pretty＂ and ＂The Inn.＂ Steve’s work in the entertainment industry has been seen on FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, Bravo and more. In 2010, WeLoveSoaps TV named Steve one of the ＂15 Most Fascinating People＂ of the year, saying, ＂Silverman may be one of the most brilliant minds in the entertainment industry.＂ Steve lives with his husband Jim, their three dogs and two cats, in Palm Springs, California.