Actor- singer-director Desirée Baxter is delighted to originate the role of Gloria with this gifted cast. Recent roles include Marmee (Little Women), Mary Jane (Greenbrier Ghost), Dauber (The Cradle Will Rock), Countess (All’s Well That Ends Well) and Gertrude (Hamlet.) Desirée is an ensemble member with Hedgepig Ensemble Theatre. She has served as assistant director for dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Queen’s College Opera Studio, Bronx Opera and North Shore Music Festival. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, she has performed in operas, oratorios and concerts in the U.S. and Europe, and premiered works by several North American composers. Proud member: Actors’ Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA and the American Guild of Musical Artists.