Mike Bavido has been acting with Brown-Ullstrup for many years and has performed in both radio shows and murder mysteries.  Mike lives in Lindenhurst, Illinois.

Julie Rovang Burton was active in plays all through her years in school graduating from college with a theater minor.  As a high school English teacher, she directed plays for twenty years and enjoyed roles in one act plays and presentations. 

Rene Bushelle (a.k.a  Sylvia Rene Thomas) has thoroughly enjoyed her association with the 91.1 Players.  She has played a variety of roles including Blanche in “The Golden Girls”, Donna Reed in “The New Donna Reed Show”,  Grandmama  in “The Addams Show”,  Catwoman in “Batman”,  Brownie in “The New Bob Hope Show”  Yulenet  SkIt,  Shirley in “Kane Shadow”,  Judy Jetson in ”Cartoon Families ”, Edna in “What Might Have happened to Baby Jane?”,  Camper Woman in “The Hanna Barbera Cartoon Extravaganza”, Nurse Fennimore in “The New Fibber Magee and Molly Show”,  three characters in “The Twilight Zone 2010 Revisited”,  Millie Kennedy in “The Enigma Covenant”, and  Endora  in “Bewitched.”

Rene holds a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Maryland in Theatre Arts and Broadcasting.  She has worked in radio and television broadcasting over a 20-year period in five countries:  Hong Kong, Panama, Mexico, Jamaica and the U.S.  Rene has appeared in the Chicago area as the interview program host of “It’s People” on WCIU-TV, and has hosted programs on WLS radio, focusing on women’s  and Hispanic community issues.  In Hong Kong, she produced and narrated investigative documentaries for Radio/Television Hong Kong, an arm of the BBC.  Her Mexico experience includes news anchor positions for a CBS radio affiliate, and producer/host of a daily magazine program aired on Televisa.  In the Panama Canal Zone, she conducted live TV interviews in “Que Pasa?”, produced and acted in her own weekly children’s program, and was featured as star of the “Sylvia and Santa Show” series. 

Siegfried Christoph was born and raised in Berlin, Germany.  He finished his studies in the US and retired from full-time teaching after more than three decades at UW-Parkside.  He joined the Radio Theater troupe as a bit player and remains grateful for the opportunities to develop creatively under the tutelage of dedicated and talented artists.

Viki DuMez is a founding member of the award-winning 91.1 Radio Players at WGTD-FM in Kenosha, Wisconsin where she has voiced countless characters and directed countless episodes over the years.  Viki has been active in community theater in Racine, Kenosha, and Lake Geneva.  She has served in other roles in theater operations including stage manager, costumer, prop master, and personal assistant.  Viki participates in the Lake Lawn Murder Mysteries.  She enjoys portraying historical figures such as Lucy Ricardo, Mary Baird Bryan, Phyllis Diller, Amelia Earhart, Mrs. Santa Claus, Mother Goose, and Eleanor Roosevelt.  She is a regular re-enactor at the annual History Walk at the Green Ridge Cemetery in Kenosha bringing local people of note back to life.  Viki is also a member of the Olio Storytelling group and performs regularly at Fusion in Kenosha. She just recently directed Tony Dow (of Leave It to Beaver) and his wife, Lauren, in the play, "Love Letters".

While Viki enjoys singing and tap dancing, her heart's desire is spending time with Bob, her husband of over 33 years, their four children, their grandson, and their English bulldog, Jasper.  A  very special thanks to my beloved husband, Bob.  You’re a real humdinger.  “You’re a Botticelli.  You’re Keats.  You’re Shelley.  You’re Ovaltine.”  (Cole Porter)

Todd Eaves is a long time actor and veteran WWII re-enactor.  He began his acting in high school with the production of "Fiddler on the Roof" and subsequent induction into the National Thespian Society. After a 30-year hiatus to ply his talents in Graphic Design, he recently returned to acting with his big screen debut as a paid extra in Michael Bay's "Transformers: The Dark of the Moon."  The irony was not lost on Todd who quipped, "In Transformers, I was seen but not heard, and on WGTD, I am heard but not seen."  Todd has enjoyed many seasons as part of the WGTD 91.1 Players and murder mysteries.

Emily Gardner has been involved in theater since she was very young.  She has danced on stage since she was four years old and has been involved in the Nutcracker Ballet for over 10 years.  Along with dance, she has done musical theater shows such as "Cats", "Godspell", "Anything Goes", and "Fiddler on the Roof".  Outside of theater, she is a dance instructor at The Dance Factory.

Brett Houdek is an educator in Kenosha and a professionally trained actor who studied at Second City Theatre.  He performed in numerous films including "The UnMiracle", in which Brett co-starred with Kevin Sorbo and Stephen Baldwin.  Brett starred in the short horror film, "Greg the Grouchy Gremlin", for which he was nominated Best Actor.  Brett is currently working on his Master's degree in "Script and Screenwriting" at Regent University.

Jill Jensen’s wide ranging career includes singing, acting and modeling.  She is usually found making award-winning music with her husband, multi-instrumentalist Jack Grassel in the USA and Mexico (each Jan-Feb) for the past 21 years.  Jill was cast in Season 2 of "Joe Pera Talks With You" on the Comedy Channel, HBO, and Adult Swim.   Jill’s TV commercials cast her as a Pontiac spokesperson for 9 years and George Foreman Grills.  An acting/singing career highlight was a month-long tour in Russia and post-soviet Georgia.  She enjoys being a WGTD Radio Theater Player.  Learn more at www.jackgrasseljilljensen.com

Natalie La Voie would've never fathomed that an extemporaneous speech senior year in high school would have been the spark to her eternal theater passion flame!  Some of her most memorable roles have included Sally in “Drinking Habits”, Detective Tupolski in “The Pillowman”, Ynez in “Oscar & Felix”, Emily Brent in “And Then There Were None”, and Lois in “Wonder of the World”.

Other passions include the pursuits of knowledge & adventures and an unremitting love of animals (especially to that of her furry baby, Punky)!

Jim McClure has appeared in plays in Southeast Wisconsin and Northern Illinois including lead roles as Atticus Finch and Vince Lombardi.  He also appeared most recently as  British demolitions expert Staff Sgt. "Froggy" LeSeuer in the Lakeland Players production of "The Foreigner" in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  He has appeared in several radio shows and murder mysteries for Brown-Ullstrup over the years

Larry Rowe is a member of the WGTD 91.1 Players voicing numerous characters on their live radio broadcasts.  He performed in several murder mystery dinner theater productions for the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center and the Brown-Ullstrup Performing Arts Foundation.  Theatrical roles include Detective Tupolski  in "The Pillowman" (Rhode Center for the Arts), Dowd in the world premiere of "The Glitter Girls" (Village Playhouse), and his favorite and most recent role as Wyatt in the Racine Theaters Guild’s production of “Things my Mother Taught Me”.  Larry wishes to thank his wife, Anita, for all her love and support and all his friends who have attended his performances in the past.

Ann-Marie Schmid has been involved in all aspects of live theater as well as television, radio and stunt work.  She enjoys stage acting, technical work, script writing, directing, and has produced several professional educational videos and worked with Sony Studios on the set of "Married With Children".  She loves participating in auto racing and stunt driving and was trained by the original 'Dukes of Hazzard" stunt coordinator.  An ASE certified mechanic, she fancies herself a third gen Pontiac F body specialist and has built a working scale Knight Rider Replica.  Ann-Marie does magic professionally!  (Contact mike@brownullsturpfoundation for info!)  When not involved with her hobbies, she is on the road with her mobile veterinary practice or at home with her animal menagerie and very patient husband Mike.

Ryan Schroeder was raised in the Delavan area and is a 7th generation Delavan - Darien Walworth County resident on his mother's side.  At the age of 24, Ryan won the election to become the youngest alderman ever elected in the City of Delavan and is now mayor.  He is also very active in the community by serving in the Delavan Lions Club, the Delavan-Darien Kiwanis Club (past member), and as a member of the Walworth County and Delavan Historical Societies.  Ryan has been working on his performance chops as an active member of the 91.1Players presenting live radio shows and murder mysteries.  Ryan and his family live in Delavan.

Cameron Spencer is a technical education teacher in Waukegan, Illinois.  Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Cameron participated and starred in several plays and musicals from kindergarten through high school.  Settling down in Kenosha, Wisconsin after serving nine years in the United States Navy, he became a member of the three-time award-winning 91.1 Players and The Lakeside Players, both of Kenosha.  Cameron starred in the title role of Brown-Ullstrup’s radio production of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” and in their stage production of Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” as the Chief Elder.  He has also played the Big Bad Wolf in Lakeside’s production of Judy Wolfman’s “ Red vs. the Wolf” and the hungry plant, Audrey, in their production  of “Little Shop of Horrors.”  The best part of acting for Cameron is being able to work with good people just for the fun of it.

Barb Tylla is a local actress and writer but has worked around the country.  Before her marriage, she attended the Fred Miller school of Professional Arts (in Milwaukee) and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York in 1960.  Barb appeared off-Broadway in “The Young and the Fair” in 1960 and “Shunned” in 1960 and ‘61.  Additionally, she did seven seasons of summer and winter stock in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.  She was thrilled to appear with Ethel Waters in “Member of the Wedding” in 1957 and with Sylvia Sydney in “O Mistress Mine” in 1958.  Barb toured the Midwest for the Wisconsin Bureau of Arts and Lectures in 1962.  More recently, Barb is a member of the Racine Theatre Guild and the Sixth Street Theater (also in Racine).  Barb is a charter member of the 91.1 Players and is the very creative sound effects engineer.

Barb has four daughters and ten grandchildren.

Joe Van Hulle (a.k.a. Joey Van) has worked every facet of the entertainment world from concerts, state fairs, top supper clubs, and national network television shows.  One of his many highlights was performing for the 65th annual White House News Photographers’ Association honoring President Ronald Reagan and First lady Nancy Reagan.  Three years ago, Joe retired after 20 years of performing on major cruise lines.  Because of the many singing and speaking voices Joey has impersonated over the years, he is usually billed as Joey Van – A Man Who Hasn’t Been Himself Lately!

Kathy Zuhlke’s improvisational acting career started in the mid 1980’s on the streets of Chicago...literally.  Through the Ted Sarantos Improv group, she acted in murder mysteries on the el.  A few years later she moved to Racine, Wisconsin and was thrilled to get involved both onstage and backstage at the Racine Theatre Guild.  As a mother of two and working full time in radiation physics, she finds the artistic adventures of BrownUllstrup Productions a good fit.

Kathy appeared in her first radio production in December, 2006, "It Could Have Been a Wonderful Life".  Since then, she has appeared in numerous other WGTD radio dramas and comedies including playing a lead role in "Highway 43: The Ray Bradbury Waukegan Mystery."  Kathy's most challenging role to date was onstage as "Mother" in Lois Lowry's "The Giver" produced by BrownUllstrup in 2008.  "I enjoy the challenge of bringing life to a character whether it is on stage or radio.