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 Musical Impersonator: Pleiades
 Character Actress:   Supernova 
 Singing & Dancing Characters:   Pulsar 
 Musical/Comical Impersonator/Ringmistress:   Ms. Ursa Major 
 Comedy Radio-Style Interviewer:   Quasar 



PLEIADES
The cluster of seven stars in the constellation Taurus

Pleiades is more like a cluster of ONE HUNDRED, not seven, stars. Her extensive musical, Broadway, film, and radio background brings a wealth of talent to her hilarious and masterful interpretations of stars. Her characters range from favorites like Cher, Marilyn, Lucy, Dolly, Madonna, & Fran Dresher, to numerous wacky knockoffs like Tammy Whynot? (Comical country star), Sissy Space-out (Futuristic Bimbo), and any original character you can dream up. (We would need another web site to describe all of Helene's antics). Pleiades is extraordinary as a charismatic Mistress of "Cher-emonies", singing LIVE her award-winning song parodies, presenting comical custom scripts and roasts as well as full "celebri-tease" shows. (Call for a complete list of characters.)

Height: Depends on wig
Weight: Depends on wig
Hair: Depends on wig
Eyes: Depends on wig




SUPERNOVA:
The extremely bright explosion
visible when a star erupts.

Supernova is an over-the-top character actress whose signature creations and acts are: The Extraordinary and Hilarious T-Ruth,
the Funky Psychic, The Fortune Telling Blue Goddess, and
Super Gigi The Sexy Clown. Supernovašs custom characters
are numerous. Her skills include magic, dance, physical comedy
and costuming. Supernova has appeared in many television, theater, and commercial roles.

Height: 5'5"
Weight: 105 lbs.
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Hazel



PULSAR:
A source of rapidly pulsating radio energy within the local galaxy.

Pulsar is an accomplished performer who has appeared on film, television, theatre, circus, and cabaret stages throughout the Bay Area. His appearances as a character actor have made him one of the most popular entertainers on the special event circuit. His impersonation of Austin Powers has been highly praised on such shows as Evening Magazine, and in the homes of numerous celebrities, such as Robin Williams. His musical duo Knickertwist is a cabaret favorite, putting satirical spins on standards and vintage novelty songs. Pulsar is also the proud holder of a Guinness World Record for long distance tap dancing.

Among Pulsar's favorite characters for personal appearances are Billy Bellhop, Diego del Fuego (the Hispanic Panic), Cupid, Mercury, the Mad Hatter, Puck, Peter Pan, Robin the Boy Wonder, and of course, Austin Powers.
(Call for a complete list of characters)

Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown




MS. URSA MAJOR:
The most prominent northern constellation containing the seven stars that form
the Big Dipper.

Ms.Ursa Major's extensive musical and theatrical background culminate in her award-winning portrayals of Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Carmen Miranda, Betty Boop, Mae West, Edith Piaf, Nancy Sinatra, Elvira, and others. She appears nationally in the corporate and special event circuit as the charismatic front lady for dance bands, as Mistress of Ceremonies, and as numerous original comical and dramatic characters. Ms. Ursa Major's hilarious song parodies and scripts are specifically tailored to the needs of your engagement. Currently, she is training to play the trumpet!

Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 125 lbs.
Hair: Blonde naturally, wigs vary
Eyes: Green
Hips: Double-jointed





QUASAR:
Distant celestial objects that are powerful sources of radio energy.

Quasar, aka "Mr. Reporter" records live radio-style interviews center stage with your guest of honor, CEO, key employee, etc. and delivers a broadcast-quality CD to commemorate their starring role. Mr. Reporter comes to your engagement dressed like an old-fashioned reporter, kind of like Clark Kent (without the cape). Insightful, hilarious, informative interviews are tailored to each interviewer and may last from fifteen minutes to a full hour. Cary has interviewed many celebrities including Dick Smothers, Carrot Top, and Ana Gasteyer (Saturday Night Live) Quasar is a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and has been featured in numerous film, TV, theatre, commercial, and radio endeavors.


Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Hair: Light Brown
Eyes: Blue
Voice: Radioactive


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