Shannon Sedwick

Known as the Mom of the Follies, Shannon manages to produce the show, wrangle the writer's meeting and meet/greet every audience member coming and going through Esther's doors. Her favorite characters are strong political ladies, like Ann Richards, Hillary Clinton, and her all-time front runner, Patsy Cline. Keeping an eye on downtown politics is her secondary career, as Chair of the 6ixth Street Austin and President of the Old Pecan Street Association. Shannon thinks it's almost criminal that she's able to make a living doing what she loves.

Ray Anderson

Ray Anderson, the featured performer in the show, has blended illusion, comedy, and audience participation into one of the most carefully constructed performances in the magic world. There isn't a dull moment when Anderson is onstage. Performing immaculate and inventive large-scale illusions, or parodying the genre, his talent shines as a Follies treasure.

Shaun Branigan

Shaun has been in Austin and working with Esther's Follies since 1998. He writes, builds props, performs, and is the director of the Esther's Follies School of Comedy, a summer camp for students ages 8-16. When he's not at Esther's, he builds puppets and performs with Fragile Rock, the world's greatest emo puppet band.

Doug Ewart

Tickling the ivories at Esther’s Follies since 2005, Dougy is a one man orchestra with his amazing arrangements. Other musical direction projects include Bubba and Babe’s Wedding, Texcentric Radio Show, Hillbilly Honey and the world-famous Second City of Chicago.

Ted Meredith

Ted's life is an answer to the question, “What would happen if Jon Lovitz & Gene Wilder had a love-child?" He teaches improv at The Institution Theater, has appeared in commercials, web series, and films you've never seen, and has not yet been banned from Twitter (@Tedgar3). Ted says"Follow your dreams, and if that doesn't work, follow someone else's dreams."

Billy Brooks

Billy is an Austin native who followed his dream to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood. He spent 8 years in Los Angeles, doing national commercials, TV guest-starring roles, and musical comedy roadshows. In Austin, Billy has done improv and stand up comedy shows, and is thrilled to be at Esther's doing what he loves best.

BeckiJo Neil

BeckiJo Neil was born and raised in Kansas City. She attended Kansas State University to study Theatre. After several years of performing in theatre, she took a hiatus to make films all over the world. She is absolutely thrilled to be back on stage, performing with this incredibly talented cast.

Rachel Pallante

After graduating from the Webster Conservatory, Rachel spent several years performing in Chicago. Rachel teaches at various institutions around town including the Zach Scott & Stand Up at Esther’s Summer Camp. Off stage she enjoys evolving her rainbow bike and creating musical sketch videos. Check out her YouTube page. www.rachelpallante.com

Patrick King

Patrick was born just south of here in Seguin Texas, a small town known for the worlds largest NUT! Patrick has done shows around Central Texas so he is no stranger to the theater scene! He is ecstatic about giving his talents back to Esthers again and can’t wait to smack his ass on stage for you all! He has directed/choreographed several plays, musicals, and is in charge of a summer Broadway Camp for kids! If you want to follow his daily life follow him on the socials @yingyangpk ! Also, he wants to remind you to follow Esther’s on Instagram & Facebook as well! Like, comment, and SHARE!

Chelsee Jernigan

Born in Houston, Chelsee grew up performing in the H-town Theatre scene for the last twenty years. She majored in vocal performance and managed to sing her way across America. In her off time, Chelsee, instructs dance master classes, models and dresses up as princesses for children’s birthdays....and the occasional bachelor party.

Timeca Seretti

Timeca Marie Seretti is your quintessential renaissance woman. She hails from Gary, Indiana. She is a three-time award-winning filmmaker who has performed on film, tv, and platforms such as SHO, NBC, Netflix, Amazon Prime, AspireTV, and HBO. She has headed up “Dames in Film”, a group of women advocating for women’s voices while addressing challenging topics such as domestic abuse. She is the lead singer of the indie Blues/Rock band ‘Blue Vibe’. Timeca hopes to bring a perspective that inspires and provides insight for all women and especially those of color on how to conquer the entertainment business.

Michael Shelton

The man behind the scenes, Michael has built the theatre form top to bottom with its colorful lobby, stage in the windows, and two arenas for comedy, Esther's Follies, and the Velveeta Room. He used his architectural chops designing and creating Austin’s Liberty Lunch, The Tavern at 12th and Lamar, and Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe. Michael remodels East Austin homes during the week and moves the most dilapidated ones to the Follies Art Farm, on 50 acres in far east Austin. You can follow the progress on .

Steven Baranowski

Steven has been the lead writer for Esther's Follies for four years. He has contributed countless jokes and gags to the show. A New York transplant, Steve is also a guitarist, singer/songwriter, and guitar instructor.