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Professional drummer/percussionist in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area of Florida. House drummer for the Straz Center 2005-2011 (Previously the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center). Burt has performed for productions at most Tampa Bay area theaters including: American Stage (St. Petersburg); Freefall Theatre (St. Petersburg); M.A.D. Theater (Tampa); Ruth Eckerd Hall (Clearwater); & The Show Palace Dinner Theater (Hudson). Studio credits include Marty Balin's (Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship)2010 release "Blue Highway". Past productions include: Menopause the Musical; Godspel; Respect - A Musical Journey of Women (Straz Center) The Frogs; Grey Gardens; Man of La Mancha; Cabaret; Bernarda Alba; Spring Awakening (Freefall Theatre) The Rocky Horror Show; The 25th Annual Putnuam County Spelling Bee (American Stage)Avenue Q, & Nunsense A-men (M.A.D Theater)

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Review: American Stage's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST IN THE PARK at Demens Landing


It's a perfect fit for the American Stage in the Park experience!

BWW Review: Party Like It's 1999 with American Stage in the Park's Joyous MAMMA MIA


Peppered with infectious Abba songs, it's like bubblegum for the soul.

BWW Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa Presents Stephen Sondheim's Iconic COMPANY at the Shimberg


Ricky Marenda as Bobby leads a strong cast in a show that, nearly fifty years after it first opened, still resonates.

BWW Review: Lots of Heart and Laughs at American Stage in the Park's HAIRSPRAY


Allyson Pace brilliantly inhabits the role of Tracy Turnblad in this sure-footed, fun, energetic production of the iconic musical.

freeFall brings Holiday Repertory Event to Tampa Bay!


Escape with freeFall's Starstuff Repertory Players to a world of mermaids, pirates, lost boys and fairy dust. In what can only be described as an epic theatrical event, freeFall's record-breaking production of PETER AND THE STARCACTHER returns, playing in rep with J.M. Barrie's classic original, PETER PAN (adapted and directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis). Both shows will run December 10 through January 29. See them in either order during their extended engagement, or todays see both plays - one at 2pm the other at 8pm. 

freeFall Sets Cast for PETER PAN and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER


Escape with freeFall's Starstuff Repertory Players to a world of mermaids, pirates, lost boys and fairy dust. In what can only be described as an epic theatrical event, freeFall's record-breaking production of PETER AND THE STARCACTHER returns, playing in rep with J.M. Barrie's classic original, PETER PAN (adapted and directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis). Both shows will run December 10 through January 29. See them in either order during their extended engagement, or todays see both plays - one at 2pm the other at 8pm.

freeFall brings Holiday Repertory Event to Tampa Bay!


Escape with freeFall's Starstuff Repertory Players to a world of mermaids, pirates, lost boys and fairy dust. In what can only be described as an epic theatrical event, freeFall's record-breaking production of PETER AND THE STARCACTHER returns, playing in rep with J.M. Barrie's classic original, PETER PAN (adapted and directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis). Both shows will run December 10 through January 29. See them in either order during their extended engagement, or on Saturdays see both plays - one at 2pm the other at 8pm. 

freeFall Sets Cast for PETER PAN and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER


Escape with freeFall's Starstuff Repertory Players to a world of mermaids, pirates, lost boys and fairy dust. In what can only be described as an epic theatrical event, freeFall's record-breaking production of PETER AND THE STARCACTHER returns, playing in rep with J.M. Barrie's classic original, PETER PAN (adapted and directed by freeFall Artistic Director Eric Davis). Both shows will run December 10 through January 29. See them in either order during their extended engagement, or on Saturdays see both plays - one at 2pm the other at 8pm.

BWW Review: Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS at freeFall Theatre is Darkly Funny & Terrifyingly Timely


One of the darkest musicals ever gets an A+ treatment at freeFall, thanks to an outstanding cast and director.

BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Is Out of This World Fun


Gilbert and Sullivan meets 80's synth-pop and 'Star Wars' in this brilliant adaptation by Eric Davis and Michael Raabe.

BWW Review: American Stage in the Park Presents MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT


Michael Ray, Chris Crawford and Scott Daniel dazzle in this hilarious musical.

BWW Review: Magical Ensemble in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER at freeFall Theatre


It may be sold out, or close to selling out, but if you have chance to see freeFall's take of this Peter Pan prequel, then go. It's one of the best shows of the year.

BWW Reviews: Matthew McGee as Everyone's Favorite Aunt in Jerry Herman's MAME at freeFall


You will never in your life see a MAME like this one. It's a banquet of bliss.

BWW Reviews: Miraculous Eric Davis in freeFall's THE TEMPEST: ESTA ISLA ES MIA


Eric Davis delivers a revelatory one man performance in one of the year's most exciting, enthralling theatrical experiences.

BWW Reviews: The 1980's Come Alive with BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY at freeFall


It takes you on a fast-moving elevator ride from the party-hardy highs of the Eighties club scene to the crash-landing lows of the morning after.

BWW Reviews: Glorious INTO THE WOODS at freeFall


This beautifully surreal production of INTO THE WOODS is the finest production of a Sondheim musical I have had the pleasure of seeing on the stage.

freeFall's Tandem Series to Present HOT SUMMER NIGHTS this Month


freeFall's Tandem Series returns with a series of concerts and shows each weekend in July! These shows are special events and will take place in freeFall's large auditorium. Admission is affordable and freeFall's bar will be open!!

BWW Reviews: DISENCHANTED - A Hilarious, Fairytale Lament


Before I go any further...THEY LOVED IT! They laughed out loud, whistled and cheered from the moment the show began. 'Bravo!', to the cast, musicians, creatives, and crew of 'DISENCHANTED'. I will see this one AGAIN and AGAIN! THIS IS A HIT!

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