TANYA BANNISTER, PIANIST

The director of the Concert Artists Guild, an award-winning solo pianist with a distinguished international career, and Founder and Director of the Alpen Kammer Musik Festival in the Austria Alps, Ms. Bannister’s career includes recitals at: the Salle Cortot in Paris; Teatro Communale in Bologna; Tokyo’s Nikkei Hall; London’s Wigmore Hall; The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.; and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Her extensive recordings include chamber versions of Chopin Concerto No. 2, Mozart Concerto K. 449 and Schubert Adagio and Rondo, as well as recordings with both Naxos, and Albany Records.

Tanya is a Creative Stage Collective Board Member, and has partnered with the collective for Musical Madlibs! at Carnegie Hall Fall Family Day, was a co-producer of Instrumental Storytellers, has performed in Creative Stage Spectacular (2022), and serves on the CSC Advisory Board.

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FRANCISCO ALVIDREZ, ACTOR

Francisco holds a degree in Architecture from Columbia University. When he is not building his latest model, he can be found across various stages across NYC performing and directing works ranging from Shakespeare to Sketch Comedy. With a strong history in musical theatre His most notable credits include Alva in Wededkin’s Lulu, the 123rd Varsity Show, Ren in Footloose, and an upcoming role as Lewis Hale in Trifles by Glaspell.

Francisco has performed in many Creative Stage Collective performances, and has also served as Assistant Director. His performances with CSC include; Creative Stage Spectacular (2019-2023) Summer Shebang! (2021-2022), and Instrumental Storytellers. He also contributes to the writing team.