Artistic Director, Lead Performer
As a thirty year veteran in the entertainment industry, David has found success in every aspect of the business. From a young age, David has shown a huge interest in performance art. In his own words. “I was never the most popular kid in school until the sign up list went up for the annual spring talent show. Oftentimes I would sign up early, but I wouldn’t write in an act. When this would happen, the ‘popular kids’ would ride my heels until I wrote my act.” When David turned twenty he began auditioning for community theater plays and quickly made a name for himself; acting as The Wizard in “Once Upon a Mattress”, The Cowardly Lion in “The Wiz”, and Marley’s Ghost in “The Christmas Carol”, people began to recognize his strengths on and off the stage. During this time David also studied acting and music at the Actors Workshop in Boston.
In 1998 David landed his first professional show playing the role of Woodenshoes Eichorn in “The Front Page” for Northern Stage in White River Junction Vermont. From there, David started landing roles in commercials, independent and student films, children’s theater, and educational theater. He also regularly performed in the interactive murder mystery dinner shows produced by Comedy Theater Productions. David then made his way up to Salem, Massachusetts where, for six seasons, he became a pirate tour guide for the New England Pirate Museum. For two seasons he played The Ghost of Matthew Maule in the “Spirit of the Gables” play for the House of the Seven Gables. Another success for David during this time was playing the lead, and eventually co-directing, “The Haunted House” at Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill, Massachusetts. As well as serving as Artistic Director for the Troupe, David also founded David Breen Productions a theater education and performance company for school age children that has already found success partnering with several youth organization including The Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. Visit his site here.
Co-Director, Interim Music Director and Business Manager and Performer
Growing up in north central Massachusetts, Bruce decided he wanted to be an actor after seeing the movie Superman. At 13, he trained professionally at the Guild Players Touring Company of New England. There he appeared in his first professional production, “Of Mice and Men”. He continued to perform at the Guild for 2 and a half years. During high school he performed in “South Pacific”, “Li’l Abner” and “Guys and Dolls” starring as Nathan Detroit. At 17 before finishing high school, Bruce enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in order to help pay for college.
In 1986, Bruce enrolled at Salem State College (now university) and appeared in the third production of “Man in a Raincoat” by William Wise. Other performances were “Saint Joan of the Stockyards” by Bertolt Brecht, “Hair”, and “Little Shop of Horrors”. In 1995 he was cast as an extra and hired as the Military Advisor for the prestigious American Repertory Theater’s production of “Henry V”. In 1997, he appeared at the African Meeting House, in Boston as Frederick Douglass in an original production written by Paul Bogan, and the revisited the role in 2024 at the Waltham Museum. Bruce has worked on several films including Knight and Day with Tom Cruise, The Town, American Hustle and The Equalizer 2. Bruce is the author of four novels, he wrote and directed the King Serpent original production, “A Groovy Day in the Park”. Along with King Serpent, he is currently performing his one-man show, “Hold High the Flag, SGT Carney” around New England. Visit his site at http://www.brucekchester.com .
Josephine Boone
Stage Manager and Choreographer
Specializing in Egyptian Orientale belly dance, Josephine has over 25 years of performing experience. She has performed in an incredibly wide variety of venues in her home city of Atlanta, GA, and then Dallas TX, including birthday bellygrams at office parties, numerous Renaissance festivals, top Middle Eastern restaurants, large corporate events, and even science fiction/fantasy conventions. With her move to Boston, MA, she has joined the local steampunk and vintage communities and enjoyed experimenting with new elements for a unique performance.
Lady Samarra
Dancer and Choreographer
Samarra has been studying and performing the art of belly dancing for over 20 years. She performs Egyptian style dance but also creates unique and dramatic pieces by fusing belly dance and many other styles, as well as using interesting props and creating her own unique costumes. Samarra was the first act recruited into the troupe of Boston’s own steampunk band, Emperor Norton’s Stationery Marching Band. She has also performed regularly with local rock band, Axemunkee, and is a past member of Mirza, a Middle Eastern folkdance group, and Iranian Dance Artists.
Tom Arena
Actor, Singer and Percussionist
New to KSVT, Tom hails from Waltham and is an active member of The Waltham Museum. Dave and Tom have been friends for some time . We connected with Tom when he asked Bruce and Dave to participate in a theatrical presentation about Frederick Douglass at the museum. Once things clicked, we ask Tom to join the troupe and we have had a great time. Tom’s bio is forthcoming.
Peggy Rogers
Actress and Singer
Peggy has been a long time performer with the troupe, playing characters such as Pirate Jenny, Long Tall Sally and Mrs. “Boom Boom” Hortense. She is a powerhouse singer and electrifies the audience with her energy. Peggy’s bio is forthcoming.
Arlene Elkins
Dancer, performer and choreographer
Arlene is a regular performer at Cafe Raqs, at the Somerville Armory. She has shined in several King Serpent productions such as A Groovy Day in the Park where she collaborated in impressive routines, both solo and ensemble. Arlene’s bio is forthcoming.
Bill McInnich
Propmaster, Singer and Performer
Bill has years of experience as a performer, propmaster and inventor. He was instrumental for the props for our show, “A Groovy Day in the Park” and also performed as Billy Groovestone, the corrupt politician. Bill has played several other notable characters in our shows and continues to be a valuable part of the troupe. Bill also serves as on the planning committee for the annual Watch City Steampunk Festival in Waltham, Mass.
Michael Bloom
Musical Director, Emeritus
Michael has been involved with music since the age of five years old. After feeling unsatisfied playing piano and trumpet, Michael gave up on music until the age of eleven when after seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, he picked up his first guitar – the rest is history. Michael is well known for playing in such bands as Cul De Sac, Tim World, and Urban Ambience. Michael has also arranged to bring obscure but brilliant bands from Europe and Brazil to perform in the Boston area. In 2022, Michael decided to retire from regular performing with the troupe, although he may join us from time to time.
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