Cast
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Crew
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Cast ✳︎ Creative ✳︎ Crew ✳︎
Alex Bishop (he/him): "Alex" is becoming a regular in the O'ahu theatre scene. Most recently he appeared as Tony in MVT's Dial M for Murder. Other credits include MVT's Parade (Judge Roan), Tootsie and My Fair Lady at DHT, As You Like It and Measure for Measure in the Hawai'i Shakespeare Festival. You may have previously seen Alex wear high heels in the shadow-cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show at MVT. His first show on the island was MVT's The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Neville), also directed by Miles Phillips, and it is a delight to be working together again! "Having first worn a dress on stage in a high school variety show in 2001, I hope that every weird kid learns to proudly let their freak flag fly!!"
Don Farmer (he/him): "Don" is elated to be part of Hawaii’s debut of When Pigs Fly’s talented cast and crew. During Honolulu Pride month (and throughout the last 3 years), Don’s body serves as the host for drag artist @MissTaraWay, often bringing fresh, dynamic energy to shows, story-times, and stages across O‘ahu. To all the queens and kings out there – “stay booked and blessed.” He has performed with Hawaii Ballet Theatre (HBT) for the last 8 seasons – seen in The Princess Bride, Sleeping Beauty, Scheherazade, Pan, and will be seen (again) in this November’s Nutcracker as Grandpa and Mother Ginger. At Manoa Valley Theatre (MVT), Don has performed in Theatre Peace (with Grammy Award winning musician Benny Reitveld), The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and Avenue Q. His Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) credits include Waitress, Murder on the Orient Express, Promises, Promises, Sister Act, and Shrek: The Musical (plus many more behind the scenes). His professional theatre credits include Waikiki's Rock'n Reception, Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding, Pageant, Scarlet Pimpernel, The Slipper & The Rose, Footloose, Annie – to name a few. Also a wannabe crooner, Don sings weekly with Unity Church of Hawaii's vocal ensemble – Zamar. His “When Pigs Fly” moment was when he became the first certified male Jazzercise© instructor in Utah – yep, legwarmers and all! “To my incredible husband – Kalani, “Lava waves infinity!”
Natalie Leek (she/her): "Nat" is ecstatic to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community as part of Hawai‘i Artspace’s production of When Pigs Fly. Her acting credits include Cornelius in Hello, Dolly! (Sunrise Players, Colorado Springs, Colorado), Harry in Company (Cambridge Festival Players, Cambridge, England), and various roles in musical revues and “miscast”-style productions with performing arts groups in the United States and England. She would like to thank Hawai‘i Artspace for the opportunity to represent the transgender community in this production. After 12 years of active-duty Navy service, Natalie is currently being separated under the ban on transgender military service and is especially proud to perform in a show that celebrates queer joy, resilience, and the freedom to live authentically.
Connor McClellan (he/him): "Connor" is making his "return debut" to musical theater with Howard Crabtree's When Pigs Fly after a 13 year hiatus. His previous appearances include The Wiz, Singin' in the Rain, and The Jungle Book. His journey back into the spotlight was born from a deep love of song and dance, and overcoming a personal vendetta against attention. Stage frightened and smitten, Connor is grateful to share this full circle moment with the newest cast and crew of When Pigs Fly!
Chad Navarro (he/him): "Howard" is grateful for the opportunity to help give When Pigs Fly its wings! You may have seen him at Diamond Head Theatre in Grease (Doody), The Spongebob Musical (Spongebob), and Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled (Jangle) - and he is excited to continue the streak of joy alongside a fantastic cast in When Pigs Fly. Many thanks to Hawai’i ArtSpace, Miles, and the whole team for the warm welcome and for reigniting his spark. To my friend Sam Budd - I owe you a drink and much more!
