Sylvia by A.R. Gurney at Compass Rose Theater

Jim Murphy

Jim has been seen in Neil Simon's Jake's Women at Colonial Players, several productions at the Bowie Playhouse, and two feature-length indie film comedies. He is the author of Becoming the Beach Boys, 1961-1963, and is a companion animal veterinarian.

Michelle Wittrien

Michelle is excited to make her DMV debut on the Compass Rose Stage. She has been fortunate enough to perform nationwide for the last 26 years. Some of her favorite credits include Palace Theatre: Little Women (Marmee), Mamma Mia (Donna); Fulton Opera House: Legally Blonde (Chutney, Brooke u/s), The Taffetas (Peggy); Prima Theatre: Songs For a New World (Woman 2); The American Music Theatre (Singer/Dancer for 13 seasons). Michelle is also a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where she served as a Regional Band Vocalist. Her enlistment was filled with proud accomplishments, including a deployment spanning nine countries and singing the National Anthem for former President George W. Bush.

Allison Meyer

Allison is a DC-based singer, actor, and voice teacher, making her Compass Rose Theater debut. Her favorite D.C. area credits include Classic Theatre of Maryland: As You Like It (Audrey); Little Theatre of Alexandria: Sister Act (Mary Robert), A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder (Woman 1/Tour Guide); Damascus Theatre Co: Head Over Heels (Philoclea); Theatre@CBT: Into the Woods (Rapunzel); British Players: The Wizard of Oz: A British Pantomime (Dorothy), Frosted: A British Pantomime (Ella); Kensington Arts Theatre: Oliver! (Charlotte), The Bridges of Madison County (State Road Singer, Ginny); Good Shepherd Players: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive), Company (April).

Steve Castrodad Pinzer

Steve began his theatrical training as a dance major at New York City's High School of Performing Arts. He also studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, H.B. Studio NY, and with the Groundlings in Los Angeles. Steve's credits include Miss Saigon (The Engineer), Pedro Man of La Mancha (Pedro), In the Heights (Kevin Rosario), 9 to 5 (Franklin Hart), and South Pacific (Billis).

Estelle Miller

For 55 years Estelle has had the privilege of presenting the brilliant works of playwrights to audiences in around the Washington area. Born and raised in the New York City area, theatre has been part of her life since what feels like, forever. From directing California Suite, Steel Magnolias, The Tin Woman, The Odd Couple, Lost In Yonkers, Grace and Glorie, In The Heat of the Night, Women of Lockerbie, Flyin West, Hallelujah Girls, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, to name just a few, has given her insight into the written word and the human condition. She enjoys watching her audiences “get it” and “Enjoy IT”!! She is the recipient of two Ruby Griffith Awards.