Rachel Brunson plays the keyboard for Ara’Kus and she joined the band back in 2008. She first started playing the piano in 1986 and soon after added the violin to her list of instruments of choice. She was trained in the classical style with both instruments. Rachel has performed with several local orchestras and symphonies
Asraiya says her sole motivation in life is to inspire the human race
to see a little beyond their standard perceptions by fully embracing freedom
(to dare), exhibiting a conscience understanding of the human condition (to
love), and to never give up on manifesting your dreams (to will)!
Susan is proud to be part of the only heavy metal chorus in the Northwest! Susan’s previous stage appearances include ensemble roles in Titanic and Chess at Tacoma Little Theatre, as Lulu Warnicker in Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Footloose!, and as everyone’s favorite Grandma in TMP’s Junie B Jones and a Little Monkey Business. She has
Ashley Selleck trained under Sharon Angel as a Soubrette Soprano. She was involved in Community Theater in her hometown between the years of 2000-2002 where she has performed in Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, and the Gershwin Musical Comedy Crazy For You. Ashley always enjoyed listening to various genres of music such as: classical, jazz,
Position: Lead Male Vocals, Guitar, Writer, Composer, Co-Artistic Director Initiation Date: April 2001 Jeremiah is the only remaining original member of Ara’Kus, which he founded in 2001, along with guitarist/bassist Ryan Kelly and drummer Davy Slyter, as a 4 piece thrash metal band based out of the Port Orchard/Bremerton, WA area. Serving as the primary
I am a musician.That’s it . . . That’s all that really matters.
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Moira is a drama geek in the making, she loves singing and dancing to music, pretending to be a zombie, and fluffy kittens. She thinks Aeterno Elementum is “Totally Wicked!” and loves to be on stage. She carries with her “The Bunny of the Apocalypse”, while capturing everyone’s heart. This is her Second run with
“Music is Life, and the Stage is where we Live” Shannon is a Theatre Geek. No really, a total Nerd. She got involved early in Drama and music in High School. She danced in the Halftime Show at the Aloha Bowl, toured England with her choir in an international competition, performed live improv in Tacoma,
Andréa has been singing since she was 2. She would listen to The Highlights From The Phantom of the Opera 3 times a day after getting out of school. Music has always been a part of her and she’s always known that it is what she wanted to do with her life. Andréa grew