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Rusty Bowers
Stage Director
Having appeared in a variety of venues in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and beyond, Rusty is an accomplished actor and singer. His outstanding credits include Outdoor Dramas, World Premiere performances, appearing at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., regional television commercials and performing for a number of years for the Walt Disney Corporation. Some of Rusty’s favorite roles include: Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Sancho Panza in Man of LaMancha, Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, and Captain Petroff in Beacon on the Rock. When not performing on stage, Rusty can be found backstage. He has extensive technical credits for Sound Design, Lighting, Make-up Design & Application and Stage Management. He is a founding member of the Lake Superior Theatre board and a past board member of the First Nighters Club for the Forest Roberts Theatre at NMU and also former Chair of the Arts and Culture Committee for the City Commission of Marquette. Presently he is President of the Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council for the Vista Theater in Negaunee. He is an avid vinyl and comic book collector. He also has an incredible knack for music trivia. He is the owner of his own business, Rusty Bowers Entertainment, a Studio Production facility and Professional Mobile DJ Service. Rusty is a graduate of NMU’s Communication and Performance Studies Department.
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Stephanie Jones
Backstage Handler
Although you have seen Stephanie Jones in front of the camera on TV6 talking real estate, she started backstage with Trisha Signs’ ballet school in the 70s and has been backstage ever since. From dinner theater productions to pageants, fashion shows, to fundraisers, she has been backstage for it all. And we/she is just delighted to be with Dancing with Our Stars since the beginning of this fabulous event to support Hospice!
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Jessica Mariin
Hair and Makeup
Jessica Mariin, founder of Fresh Coast Beauty, is one of Michigan’s top professional hair and makeup artists. Trained at Northern Michigan University and Renaissance Academy of Beauty, she also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from NMU. Jessica and her team specialize in modern wedding makeup and hair styling. She provides full salon services at her studio, specializing in dimensional color and extensions. Jessica has also created her own makeup line, showcasing her passion for enhancing natural beauty. Her work has been published nationally and has been featured on TV6 & FOXUP, including Halloween hair and makeup for the Early News Team for the past four years. This is her second year providing hair and makeup for Dancing With Our Stars. Jessica is proud to support the hospice foundation, valuing its positive impact on the community.
Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Forest Roberts TheatRE
