Ray Anderson
Austin's nationally renowned magician has been caught up in the tornado that is Esther's Follies for over fifteen years. Deemed "best spellbinder" by the Austin Chronicle, Ray perplexes both audience members and curious 6th Street revelers peering through Esther's trademark windows. Whether as himself or his "Amazing Frank" alter-ego, Ray uniquely combines magic and comedy in a way you probably have never seen before.

Kerry Awn
Kerry Awn has has rocked Follies audiences for over a decade as Buck Husky, George W., and that patron Saint of the Velveeta Room- Ronnie Velveeta! He's also band leader of the Uranium Savages, has won the Chronicle's "Best Comic" title for over a decade, and was even named "Texas State Comic" by the Texas Legislature! He restored the 23rd & Guadalupe mural- Austin's most memorable, and has his art presently displayed at the South Austin Popular Museum on S. Lamar, and Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe!. Check it out at kerryawn.com.

Shannon Sedwick
Pulling stuff out of her dress as Patsy Cline has become Shannon's trademark at Esther's, though she is equally at home playing Ann Richards, Madonna, or Hilary Clinton. Shannon keeps the show rolling as producer and performer, stays active in downtown politics, and keeps busy with her newest project, Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe, created by her co-producer and husband, Michael Shelton.

Michael Shelton
Michael Shelton has created and co-produced the Follies with his wife Shannon for 30 years of evolving architecture, fanciful sets, and original building styles that have made the theater unique and ever-changing. He is glimpsed as the Emcee at the top of the show, but is happiest working on his new building projects - the earthen Cob House, featured on HGTV's "Whats With This House?", and the Follies Farm, an eclectic group of diverse architectural styles.

Shaun Wainwright-Branigan
Shaun Wainwright-Branigan, winner of Esther's Follies' longest castmember name contest, originally hails from Boston, Mass. He studied theater at Emerson College and after college hit the streets with nothing but a song in his heart and $75,000 in student loans. He's been with Esther's for 10 years, and also performs and teaches children's theater at Zach Scott Theater. His bit role in "Sin City" has garnered him thousands of fan letters from across the world.

Doug Ewart
(Keyboards/Musical Director) has written, played & directed music for Second City of Chicago's Touring Company, Lone Star Comedy and The West End Comedy Theater in Dallas. He's the electronic and engineering maestro of the Follies, engineering musical orchestrations for all the shows. He most recently directed and created original songs for "BUBBA AND BABE'S BACKWOODS TEXAS WEDDING" at Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe.

Ted Meredith
Ted Meredith Originally from Dallas, Texas, Ted graduated cum laude from Southwestern University with a BFA in Theater. His work in Austin started as a company member of the Austin Shakespeare Festival and as a founding member of the Austiner Ensemble.

Cynthia Wood
Cynthia “Cindy” is a 15-year veteran of the Follies and is well known for her character acting, impressions and physical antics, besides being Ray's assistant in all his magical illusions. She pops up in numerous indie films and tv/radio commercials, teaches children's acting at Zach Scott Theater, and is an established improv and acting coach!

Ellana Kelter
Ellana Kelter was grown organically from a small town in Wisconsin, and stayed midwest to earn her Music Theatre B.F.A. at Western Michigan University. She pursues her Massage Therapy business as a sideline, sings backup vocals with recording artists in Austin, and loves her new role as magical assistant in "WET"!

Espie Randolph
Espie Randolph is kept busy on stage at Esther's Follies playing Barack Obama, Condaleeza Rice, Whitney Houston, and even Little Richard! Seen at a tender young age in a sketch comedy show on UPN, Espie has starred at Zach Scott in "Sheer Madness", and continues to wow Esther's audiences with his vocals, dancing feet, and writing skills!

Sand Sheff
(yep, that’s his real name) hails from Oklahoma and the Four Corners region of the southwest. He’s been performing from a young age at everywhere from cowboy campfires to Carnegie Hall. An author, singer-songwriter and country-rock bandleader who spent five years in Nashville, he has several CD’s and plays to his credit.

Nathalie Holmes
Nathalie Holmes is very excited about joining the Esther’s family. She is equally excited about graduating from Texas State University with a B.F.A. in theatre production and performance. When she isn’t doing theatre, film, and voice-over work, she’s usually baking cookies and cakes for all occasions.

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