Performing at Singer Spotlight North Shore on Thursday, October 30 at Pops Highwood.

Bryan Frischer
Bryan Frischer has been singing in both amateur and professional shows all his life, performing publicly for the first when he was seven years old. Bryan has performed professionally as Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls at the Des Moines Dinner Theatre and in several Broadway reviews. His amateur roles include Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Curly in Oklahoma, Conrad Birdie in Bye Bye Birdie, and chorus roles in West Side Story, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, and The Threepenney Opera. He also performed the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls. Bryan wishes to thank his family, Lori, Mady, and Zach for their unwavering and loving support.

Rebecca Nixon
A late bloomer, Rebecca Nixon is rockin' into the music scene! She officially debuted her singing career here at Pop's in our Singer Spotlight North Shore two years ago! She's very excited to be back. She gives special thanks to Becca Kaufman and the Bobby Schiff Band who let her sing briefly at a Christmas party, a few years back, enabling this wonderful door to open! Also a special thanks to all who work so hard to make this showcase happen. This past year she has broadened her musical horizons by singing at other singer spotlight venues around the Chicago area as well as experiencing professional recording time in a studio. She has been diligently training under Larry Brent of the Larry Brent Orchestra and has taken her vocal studies to the next level. Becoming more comfortable with her style and singing, Rebecca hopes to bring us some originals next year. Thank you to all who came out to support not only Rebecca but the band, Pop's and the Singer spotlight showcase!

Thad Krueger
Thadd Krueger is delighted to be making his second appearance with the spotlight. This should be his last, as he now calls New York home and made the trip just for this!:) Thadd hasn't been in New York long, but is making his mark as an actor and singer. Recent credits include: The Virginia Musical Theatre, Pennsylvania's Millbrook Playhouse and his New York debut in the drama SAPPHO'S KISS at Manhattans The Cutting Room. In Chicago, he worked with the Bailwick, New American Theatre, Porchlight Theatre, Wagon Wheel Theatre, Theatre at the Center, and the nationally acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre. He has lended his vocal talents to CD recordings, voiceovers, student film and background work for feature films. This fall, he will be headed out on the national tour of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with the Nebraska Theatre Caravan. Thadd welcomes you to visit him online at www.sighfoo.com/thadd/. Love to Mom for being his most treasured supporter...enjoy!

Tarah Oliver
Music is Tarah Oliver's number one passion and obsession. Music is the energy that runs through her veins and motivates her to enjoy everyday. Tarah grew up in Scottsdale, AZ performing in several nationally award-winning choral ensembles. She is a unique talent inspired by a wide variety of genres including Blues, Jazz, and Country. She is a senior at Lake Forest College studying Communications and Music and will graduate in May 2004. She sings tons of national anthems at campus sporting events and even got to do one for the White Sox. The young diva has belted at The Green Mill and Webster's Wine Bar in the city along with various karaoke joints around the world. Tarah is currently a college marketing representative for Arista Records and interns at Clear Channel Radio Interactive as a news writer. Although she is still dabbling, she will someday find her niche in the music industry. Tarah Oliver would like to dedicate her part of the show to the memory of her childhood hero: her grandmother.