Nancy Allen

Nancy received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music from The Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland. Since coming to Nashville almost 14 years ago, she has performed with Tennessee Repertory Theater, The Boiler Room Theatre, The Nashville Opera, The Nashville Symphony Chorus and, of course, Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theater. When not on stage, Nancy sings sessions with several of the publishing houses here in Nashville and she has recorded three CDs, which are available at Davis Kidd Booksellers or on-line at CDBaby.com.  She currently teaches voice in the Musical Theater department at Belmont University.  Ms. Allen lives in Bellevue with her husband, two children and three big dogs.

 Nancy would like to thank this audience for supporting live theater in Nashville, as well as the Chaffin’s for providing such a wonderful venue!  She would also like to thank Ol’ Blue Eyes himself for his legacy; and Martha Wilkinson, the cast, and the musicians for all their hard work and creativity.  And now . . . let’s hear it for the Chairman of the Board!

Daniel Bissell

Daniel first appeared at The Boiler Room as Jay-Bob in Nice People Dancin' to Good Country Music and later at The Factory originating the role of Chad in The Christmas to Remember. Since then he's been working for the past three years with The Renaissance Center and has appeared in such Gaslight Dinner Theatre productions as Lend Me a Tenor (Bellhop), Run for Your Wife (Sgt. Porterhouse), The Foreigner (Froggy LeSeur), and most recently, Chicago as Amos. For the Renaissance Players, Daniel has appeared in such productions as Fiddler on the Roof (Motel), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (LeFou), and Jesus Christ Superstar (Peter). He is also currently a proud member of ImprovNashville's Troupe 93. Originally cast in silent cameo appearances as Joe, the Bartender in My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra and Christmas My Way: A Sinatra Holiday Bash, he is ecstatic to be working at Chaffin's with a singing role! Daniel dedicates his performance to Kayleigh for all her love and support.

Melodie Madden Adams

Melodie is thrilled to be making her Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre debut in My Way. She was recently seen on the stage of the Boiler Room Theatre as Ms. Millennium in Urinetown.  Other favorite roles there include: Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; Doris in That 60’s Christmas Show; Frenchy in Grease; Gypsy Rose Lee in Gypsy; Annie in Chicago; and Hot Box Dancer in Guys & Dolls.  Melodie has also performed with the Nashville Opera in various operas such as: Faust, Iolanthe, and Aida. Thanks to Martha, Tim and Pam for this wonderful opportunity! Love to Matty!

Jeff Pettit

A familiar face to Nashville audiences (hopefully!), Jeff has been very active in the community for several years.  He first came to Nashville to attend Belmont University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in 2004.  He was then hired as a charter faculty member in the Performing Arts at Ensworth High School.  During the summer, Jeff often travels across the Atlantic to perform in the American Music Show at the Karl May Festival in Germany.  Recently, Jeff has played leading roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Jimmy), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), and Big River (Huck).  Barn folk might remember him from Annie Get Your Gun or Cabaret.  Frank's music has always been a big part of Jeff's living soundtrack; what an incredible opportunity it is tonight to celebrate such a legend!  "Many thanks to Melodie, Nancy, Daniel, Tim, Pam, and Martha.  You're the top!"