Cast Profile - Meaghan Lugsdin

Meaghan Lugsdin doesn't remember much of the 80's (as she spent most of it in diapers) but is looking forward to reconnecting with the decade as she portrays the strong, independent and comedic Mabel Washington in FAME.

Meaghan has studied theatre and performing arts at Sheridan College and is a graduate of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts and Brock University. This is her first appearance with T3 Productions and is excited for the opportunity to "reconnect with old friends while trying [her] hand at a new and interesting role". Meaghan is also excited to be delving into another role following FAME: as one of the wicked Stepsisters in Into the Woods with Globe Productions in November 2010.

Meaghan cites "I Want to Make Magic" as one of her favourite moments in FAME. She fell in love with the song after seeing a production of the show in high school and says it "describes how every theatre buff feels about performing".

Watch for Meaghan in FAME: The Musical from June 24-27 at the Papermill Theatre. Tickets available at www.ticketweb.ca

Cast Profile - Dana Thody

Dana Thody is no stranger to the 80's having made her first appearance on a Toronto stage in a production of Footloose. In her T3 debut, Dana will be portraying Grace "Lambchop" Lamb in FAME and is looking forward to "bringing out her inner rocker chick" who "blossoms into a confident woman with big band aspirations". In rehearsal she's been having a lot of fun making the cast burst into fits of laughter with her air drums and bum-shaking.

Dana has studied dance at George Brown College, acting at the Armstrong Acting Studio and regularly performs with The Daunting Divas (seen next in the Eros Thenatos and Avante-Gard Cabaret series at the Rivoli in August). Watch out for Dana in your living room over the next few weeks as she recently shot her first commercial! Keep your eyes peeled for a Harvey's ad with a sophisticated woman eating a burger with an affinity for Canadian cheddar...

Catch Dana in FAME: The Musical from June 24-27 at the Papermill Theatre. Tickets available at www.ticketweb.ca