Logan Vaden
Director/Founding Artistic Director
Logan began directing under the mentorship of Tony-nominee, Kevin Cahoon. He has directed on stages such as BAHBT, Iconotheatrix, Inspiration Stage, Triple Rock Theatre, Express Children's Theatre, Children's Museum Houston, and Miller Outdoor Theater, among others. In 2014, he co-founded Iconotheatrix and served on it’s board until 2019. Directing credits include: The Color Purple (Co-Director), Bonnie & Clyde, Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, While Childhood Slept, Into the Woods, Heathers (BWW nom- Direction), Carrie (BWW nom- Direction), [title of show], Hairspray, Dani Girl, The Great Zoo Switcheroo, Dear Edwina, and numerous concerts and cabarets. His performance credits include work at Bay Area Houston Ballet and Theatre, Bayou City Concert Musicals, The Country Playhouse, and Stageworks. Some favorite acting credits include: Evita (Che), Seussical (Horton), Into the Woods (The Baker), Big River (Huck Finn), West Side Story (Tony), and RENT (Mark).
Brandon Tanner
Music Director
Brandon is excited to be back at The Garden Theatre for the third time, and second time as Music Director, having previously served as the MD for Reefer Madness. Brandon is a Houston native composer/arranger/music director and actor who studied Music Composition at the University of North Texas under Joseph Klein, Cindy McTee and Alan W. Oldfield before moving back to the Houston area where he has been a freelance composer for bands, film, video games and various media projects. Brandon's music directing credits include work from all over the Houston theater scene and his performance credits run the gamut from The Garden Theatre itself to Carnegie Hall. He would like to thank his partner, Katie, for her unending love and support, as well as all the great people at The Garden Theatre!
Courtney Chilton
Choreographer
Courtney is performer, director, choreographer, and teaching artist. Courtney has worked in theatre, opera, concert dance, and corporate entertainment with such companies as Theatre Under the Stars, Houston Grand Opera, Casa Mañana, College of the Mainland, and HITS. She is also the artistic director of the Bootleg Betties. She is excited to be returning to The Garden Theatre for Assassins! www.courtneychilton.com
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