DJ Burr is excited to sing with WCLOC again, previously seen on their stage in both A Grandview Night for Singing musical revues.  During his time at Berklee College of Music, he concentrated mostly on Gospel music and R&B but has enjoyed his more recent exploration of Musical Theater. In addition to playing dad to two young children, DJ is a Master Barber by trade, and enjoys connecting with people and making them look and feel their best. He is grateful to his family for their endless support and can’t wait to begin celebrating again!

Fatima Elmi has been performing on stage for over 20 years and was last seen as an ensemble member in  Parade at The Umbrella Stage Company.  Some favorite roles include Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors (WCLOC) and Eve/Mama Noah in Children of Eden (TAM). She is also a featured vocalist with the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra, a Boston area classic rock band performing hits by Queen, David Bowie, The Beatles, The Who and Led Zeppelin. She lives outside of Worcester, MA and works for the Department of Transitional Assistance as a Case Manager. Fatima is honored to be a part of this amazing project with such beautifully talented people.

Michael Gondek has performed a wide range of repertoire, ranging from opera to jazz to musical theatre. He performed under Maestro Mark Mummert and the Music at Trinity Series, singing the bass role in the Arvo Pärt's Passio in 2017 and the roles of Pontifex and Centurion in J.S. Bach's St. Mark Passion (BWV 247) in 2018. In 2016, he performed a recital which featured the world premiere of an arrangement for voice and double-bass of Ralph Vaughan Williams' song cycle, Songs of Travel. He has performed theatrical roles in Cosi Fan Tutti, Les Miserables, Rabbit Hole, Gianni Schicchi, Trial by Jury, Pirates of Penzance, Assassins, The King and I, and Children of Eden.  He has performed several times at Nick’s Bar including headlining multiple shows. He regularly sings Bass with the Choir of All Saints Church (Worcester, Massachusetts).  He has a MA in East European History, a PhD in Human Capital Management, and works in the software industry as a sales executive.  He is a former fencing club championship gold medalist, and enjoys losing at golf to his two sons.    

Taylor Lawton is a singer and actor whose roots run deep throughout the theatre communities in Central Massachusetts and Greater Boston. Taylor enjoys sharing his musical talents with a variety of groups and artists and is pleased to be a returning to WCLOC in this amazing cast! Taylor has performed with the Greater Worcester Opera, Theater at the Mount, Worcester County Light Opera, The Part Time Players and the Longwood Players! Some personal theatre highlights of Taylor’s include performing the role of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and Bob Wallace in Irving Berlin's White Christmas (Theatre at the Mount); Dr Madden/Dr. Fine in Next to Normal (BTD); The Defendant in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury (Greater Worcester Opera Company); Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Part Time Players). Off stage Taylor works for Fallon Health with an amazing team of professionals in Clinical Integration. Thank you to family and friends for their love and support and for the WCLOC subscribers for their ongoing support of the arts.