Executive Producer
Francis J. McKenna began his producing career serving three years on the executive staff of the largest student-run event in the world: UCLA's Mardi Gras. Frank has been Executive Producer for "Dean Regan In Concert" since 1999 and has also been on the production teams of numerous concerts, films and theatrical events. Currently, Frank also heads the Technical Support Department at Qualified Benefits, Inc., in Woodland Hills, California. Frank resides in Van Nuys, California and is the fifth oldest of fourteen siblings.

Direction & Staging
Lise-Marie Thomas is an accomplished director, choreographer and entertainer and most recently served as a staff assistant director for Crystal Cruises. She received a Cabaret Gold Award for her work in the Jerry Herman revue, "Tune the Grand Up." Ms. Thomas’ favorite theatrical projects have been "The Pirates of Penzance," "A Day in Hollywood...," "Brigadoon," "The Apple Tree," and "Company." She has also appeared on several television series: "The Bold and the Beautiful," "The Young and the Restless," "General Hospital," and "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman."

Conductor, Musical Direction & Orchestrations
Nicholas Fryman has performed with Dean Regan since 1996. He has arranged for Bette Midler, Howie Mandel, Holland America Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and orchestrated for feature animation and television. Nick was Musical Director/Arranger for: "The New York Alumni Show" starring Milton Berle; the University of Texas Experimental Jazz Ensemble; "The Footlight Follies Show;" the "All Nite Show;" several musical theater productions; and "Carrascolendas," the award-winning PBS children’s bilingual television series. Mr. Fryman also tours with entertainer/actress, Ann-Margret.

Additional Orchestrations
Thomas Griep has worked in most of the major venues in southern California, including the Shubert Theater ("Mamma Mia"), the Mark Taper Forum ("Big River"), the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion ("The Dead"), Southbay ("Wizard of Oz"), and the Orange County Performing Arts Center ("Annie Get Your Gun"). His arrangements of Henry Mancini Christmas music have been performed at The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He has worked on several movies, including "Prince of Egypt," "Pocahontas" and "Shrek."

Creative & Media Team
Graphic Design, Karen D. Ryan, KlikDesign.com
Photography, Karchi Perlmann, Karchi Perlmann Photography, KarchiP.com
Video Production & Editing, Mark Ciglar, Cinevative Productions, Cinevative.com
Web Site Design, Amy Kramer, Clever Pup, CleverPupWeb.com

Special Thanks
Alan Bergman, Betty Buckley, Michael Dress, James Daly, Bruce Eckstut, Kate Groover, Barry Kleinbort, Rev. Marc Laponce, Shelly Markham, Marianne & Jim Matthews, Ann McKenna, Larry Moss, Jessica Pennington, Bob & Fietje Ralston, Helen, "Peck," Rae, Scott, Marcia, Ami and Elizabeth Regan, Calvin Remsberg, Jerry Ross & Adrienne Crane-Ross, David Rowell, Eric Rudy, Don Snyder, Eric Stevens, Russ Weatherford, Margaret Whiting, and Jack Wrangler.

"Many thanks to everyone in the audience and behind the scenes for your warmth and enthusiasm." - Dean

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