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Mark Hartman

Mark Hartman (he/him) is a New York-based pianist, coach, conductor, arranger, and composer working in theater, cabaret, and concerts around the world. Mark was the Associate Conductor of Sondheim On Sondheim and Avenue Q on Broadway. Off-Broadway, he was the Music Director for The Streets Of New York (2022 Drama Desk Award Nominee, Best Orchestrations), Pageant, Silence! The Musical, Ernest In Love, After The Ball, Finian’s Rainbow, and The Irish…and How They Got That Way (also Nat’l Tour), Avenue Q (Vineyard), and The Fantasticks (Sullivan St. and Orbach Theater productions). Regional credits include Asolo Rep, Broadway In Chicago, Fifth Avenue (Seattle), Goodspeed, Guthrie Theater, Old Globe, and Pasadena Playhouse. In concerts and cabaret, Mark has appeared with Lorna Luft, Chita Rivera, Jennifer Holliday, and many others. Mark is one of the creators of Magic To Do, a Stephen Schwartz revue for Princess Entertainment. He is one of the music directors for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s Cabaret Conference. Mark won 3 MAC Awards, a We Are Puerto Vallarta Award and the Backstage Bistro Award for Music Direction.

Amy Armstrong

There is no one more endearing, more talented, or funnier than Amy Armstrong – the gal known for having ‘The Voice of Angel; The Mouth of a Sailor.’ Amy was born in the motor City of Detroit, Michigan. As a young child, she was bullied for being a big girl with a loud mouth. She went to college in the great city of Chicago, where she was embraced and celebrated by a group of gay men in the Boys Town community of Chicago who embraced her and celebrated her uniqueness and talent. Amy earned her chops at the legendary Gentry’s of Chicago. Amy has been a LGBTQ+ ally who has dedicated almost 30 years of her life entertaining on gay cruises and venues other venues…. Amy has never said no to performing to benefit causes that support her beloved LGBTQ+ friends and family. When you experience the ‘Diva of Song and Fun,’ you’ll be drawn in, entertained, and uplifted. Armstrong’s incredible voice mesmerizes as she belts out fabulous tunes, injecting humor between each song. The comedy is always perfectly delivered, and the singing is phenomenal.