Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - NYC's Monthly VILLAIN: DEBLANKS Kicks Off with Five First-Timers

When "Brenda Braxton presents VILLAIN: DEBLANKS begins its monthly run on November 1, five of the six stars will be getting their first taste of "DeBlanks" -- guaranteeing a fun night of high-energy, on-the-spot shenanigans. Meet the cast below!

VILLAIN: DEBLANKS first monthly cast stars UCB funnyman Jeff Hiller (30 Rock, "Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson"), Tony-nominated dynamo Keala Settle ("Les Miz," "Hands on a Hardbody," "Waitress"), the luminous Jessica Hendy ("Cats," "Aida," "New York Spring Spectacular"), captivating charmer Mike Schwitter ("Pippin" Broadway, "The Book of Mormon" Nat'l Tour), the unpredictable Laura Yoder Witt ("50 Shades - The Musical Parody," Good Catch Comedy), and -- back for his 6th time -- hilarious DeBlanks' veteran Bernard Dotson ("Chicago," "Finian's Rainbow").

VILLAIN: DEBLANKS will feature new casts the first Sunday of each month at 7:30pm at The Triad NYC. A portion of proceeds from each performance will benefit the Humane Society of New York. Upcoming casts include Geneva Carr, Daisy Eagan, Angela Robinson, Nick Cearley, Patrick Page, Paige Davis, Peter Filichia, Erik Liberman, Randy Graff, Trent Armand Kendall and more. For casts and more information, visit villaindeblanks.com.

Brenda Braxton presents VILLAIN: DEBLANKS plays The Triad (158 W 72nd St.) on Sundays: Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3,Feb. 7, March 6 & April 3 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25, and there is a 2-drink minimum. Tickets available at www.triadnyc.com, and by phone daily til 10pm at 1-888-596-1027.

Presented in association with La Vie Productions/R.Erin Craig.

Bernard Dotson

Jessica Hendy

Jeff Hiller

Keala Settle

Mike Schwitter

Laura Yoder Witt