BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS

A writer with 25+ years’ experience in creative services at global advertising agencies and a life-long student of musical theatre, Barri Lynn believes in the power of storytelling through songwriting.She is also an alum of Binghamton University, The School of Visual Arts, HB Studio, and the Warner Bros. Writers’ Program.

 Barri Lynn thanks her amazing BYH cast and musicians for making the show's debut a reality at Hollywood Fringe 2025. She is indebted to her husband Rob for his creative, design, and marketing  contributions. And she is forever grateful to her daughter, Julia, for serving as her inspired dramaturg, arranger, and co-pilot in this eight-year, deeply personal, “Bless Your Heart,” musical journey. Follow  @blessyourheart.musical

MUSICAL DIRECTOR, ADDITIONAL LYRICS

Julia Hollander is an LA-based singer-songwriter, promoter, and music educator. A Berklee College of Music graduate, she landed her first industry job in Nashville after impressing an award-winning country songwriter with an original composition—later licensed by Torrid apparel for an online campaign.

Julia also curates and headlines the bi-monthly Slumber Party Sessions at The Hotel Cafe, a Hollywood nightlife staple three years running. As a producer, thought-partner, and dramaturg, she has collaborated on multiple new musicals, including one Broadway-bound project, helping artists find their unique voice. Julia is thrilled to contribute to Bless Your Heart. Learn more here and follow her @julia_jaded

BARDOT BREGMAN | MS.JOANIE

A stage, film, TV, and voice actress, Cindy starred in several Broadway productions including Into the Woods, Peter Pan, and the Tony-winning Carousel at Lincoln Center.

Her prolific voice work spans live action TV and film (Gotham, House of Lies, The Good Wife, Drive, The Equalizer, White House Down, and The Purge) animation (Betty Boop commercials, the Blazblue series, the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, Powerpuff Girls, Naruto, Bleach, Guardian of the Sacred Spirit, Digimon: Fusion, and Sailor Moon), and video games (The Last of Us, Fallout 4, Skyrim, Bioshock Infinite, Resident Evil 6, Call of Duty, Mass Effect 2, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.)

ANNIE (FREEDMAN) BREGMAN

Elissa Wagner is absolutely elated to be part of the debut cast of Bless Your Heart! Some past favorite stage credits include Evil Dead: The Musical (Annie), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Yitzak), and The Full Monty (Vicki). Favorite Film/TV credits: Psycho Granny (Lifetime), The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (Shudder), and Slashercise (which she also co-choreographed). Training: UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

In addition to acting, Elissa is also a professional tarot reader and burlesque performer, performing at various venues throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Follow: @elissawag

MAYA (FREEDMAN) MADNICK

Bonnie Joy Sludikoff is thrilled to be part of the debut cast of Bless Your Heart. These days Bonnie mostly works as a writer and activist/advocate, but she never turns down an opportunity to burst into song whether onstage or, let’s face it, anywhere else.

Past favorite performances have included Songs For A New World (Woman 2), A Chorus Line (Bebe), Hair (Jeanie), The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Doatsy Mae), Godspell (Joanne), and six magical seasons singing at Disneyland Resort and other amazing venues with Mixed Company’s Tis The Season Handbell Carolers. Bonnie has also starred in four solo shows including The Magic Schoolbus: A Traumedy where the highlights were a toss up between having her audiences aim at her with nerf guns and spraying water at those sitting in the “splash zone.” 

ROSE FREEDMAN

Abhaya Krishnan-Jha (she/her) is excited to be joining the cast of Bless Your Heart! Selected theatre and opera credits include Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), Florinda (Into the Woods),  Estonia Dulworth (Nice Work If You Can Get It), Noemie (Cendrillon) and Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro).

Abhaya studied computer science and music at the University of Southern California, and has trained under Rod Gilfry, Karen Parks, and Jeanette Sacco-Belli. For more updates, check out @abhayarangini

REIGN (FREEDMAN) FISHBEIN

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Natalia Estefania Polo discovered her passion for performing at age 10 when she sang “Think of Me” from The Phantom of the Opera in her school’s talent show—a moment that ignited her lifelong dream to perform. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she trained and performed in numerous plays and musicals during her four years at Providence High School, honing her craft in both dramatic roles and comedic improv.

Natalia has appeared in several short films and recently performed in Music of the Night, a musical theater concert celebrating the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Natalia is thrilled to be making her film acting debut in My Little Moon and looks forward to continuing her journey alongside fellow artists and storytellers.

SAM FREEDMAN | DR. MAX HAMM

Nathan Larkins is a classically trained actor and vocalist who studied Musical Theatre and Vocal Performance at Oakland University.

His stage credits include Rent (Roger Davis), Dogfight (Eddie Birdlace), Carrie: The Musical (Tommy Ross), Sweet Charity (Vittorio Vidal), and Next to Normal (Gabe Goodman). He has also appeared on Blue Bloods (CBS).

RABBI WAXMAN | RYAN HANSON

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STAGE MANAGER

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BAND | KEYBOARD

Brent has performed in venues all over the country with the national tours of The Sound of Music (Zeller, Captain Von Trapp), Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter, Simon, Keyboards) and West Side Story (Tony), as well as with the creators of the Off-Broadway hit The Musical of Musicals: The Musical! (the Leading Man). 

He has appeared on TV on General Hospital and Cold Case, and in the title roles of the films, Call Me Dan and Cold Cold Man.  Brent also plays the piano at Disneyland and lives in San Gabriel with his wife and first-grader son. 

BAND | GUITAR

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BAND | DRUMS

Daniel Markus is a drummer and vocalist based in Los Angeles with a B.A. in Music Industry Studies from California State University, Northridge. Over the past five years, he’s performed at venues like Whiskey a Go Go, Royce Hall, the Alex Theatre, and LA Pride, with experience across drum kit, marching percussion, and mallet instruments. Daniel’s percussion accolades include a Bronze Medal at the 2016 Winter Guard International World Championships, multiple Southern California Percussion Alliance medals, and a marching band performance at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony in Hawaii.

As a baritone with the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles from 2021 to 2023, Daniel was featured in live performances and recordings, collaborating with Disney+, G Flip, and the LA Chamber Orchestra. Known for his solid musicianship and versatility, Daniel brings both technical skill and stage presence to every performance, whether behind the drums or the mic.