Who We Are

Brad Zumwalt
Owner/Producer

Mr. Zumwalt purchased the Cabaret in the late 1990s. With his diverse and comprehensive banking background and financial acumen, he has transformed the Boggstown Cabaret into a world-class tourist destination.

The Boggstown Cabaret is simple by design. Brad's philosophy is to utilize, as he calls it, "forward thinking." To move forward, embrace change and new ideas, and to be uncompromising in attention to detail and quality in every facet of the business. Hiring the best entertainers possible, purchasing the finest quality food products, sparing no expense in design enhancements and maintenance . . . the Boggstown Cabaret is redefining tourism at its BEST!

Mr. Zumwalt hails from the great state of Utah. Other than that, no one really knows anything about him. Nevertheless, standards are defined by the owner, and when you visit the Boggstown Cabaret, he is sure that you will experience a level of customer service, enjoyment, and just "Pure Fun" quotes the Indianapolis Star.

Russell Moss
Owner/Artistic Director

Originally from Los Angeles, California, Russell has worked in all entertainment mediums including film, television, theatre and night clubs. You may recognize him from his many television commercials including Pontiac, Roy Rogers Restaurants, Marriott Hotels, McDonalds, Pioneer Chicken and Pepsi.

He was featured in the Tri-Star picture NIGHT OF THE CREEPS and the ABC Television mini-series CROSSINGS, based on the Danielle Steele novel, where he died in the arms of Cheryl Ladd.

Russell's stage experience is extensive, as a member of the famed Occidental Summer Repertory he has starred in CHARLY'S AUNT, ROMEO AND JULIET, TWELFTH NIGHT, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, THE MUSIC MAN, THE BOYFRIEND, MAN OF LAMANCHA, CABARET and HELLO DOLLY.

He has worked with Nicholas Cage, Joan Fontaine, Tom Atkins, Stewart Granger and Christopher Plummer among others.

In Las Vegas and Laughlin Nevada he starred in the musical reviews HOLLYWOOD SERENADE, THE GOLD RIVER FOLLIES as well as the musical SAGEBRUSH with Ruth Buzzi and Hoyt Axton.

In Branson, MO, he starred in JUKEBOX JAMBOREE, THE 1940S RADIO SHOW MUSICAL, SANTA'S WILD ADVENTURE, and RAGTIME LIL AND BANJO, BANJO.

It is Russell's pleasure to be part of the Boggstown Players. As part Owner of the Boggstown Cabaret, his greatest joy is making people laugh and he is blessed to be working with such a talented group of people.

Russell is currently a member of the Screen Actor's Guild.

Julie Powers
Entertainer/Marketing Director

Julie comes to us from the Indianapolis area. An accomplished actress, director, singer and costumer, Julie is a recognized name in the Indianapolis theatre scene.

Julie received her MFA in Acting from Minnesota State Mankato, and a BFA in Musical Theatre from Butler University. She has received accolades for her recent direction of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD at the Alley Theatre, NIGHT MUST FALL for Anderson University, and costume work in THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL and URINETOWN for Footlite Musicals.

She received raves as Noleeta Nethercott in Del Shores' SORDID LIVES and as Vicki in THE LAST SESSION at Theatre on the Square. Julie was a regular ACTF attendee, being nominated for the Irene Ryan award on several occasions, most recently for her role as Maggie in THE SHADOWBOX and as Mrs. Lovett in SWEENEY TODD, opposite Cedric Yarborough (Reno 911-Miami; The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Meet the Fockers). Additionally, Julie has appeared in productions of CHICAGO, PHANTOM, THE MUSIC MAN, JERRY'S GIRLS, FALSETTOS, and TALE OF TWO CITIES with Richard Kiley.

The mother of a beautiful little girl named Lilly, Julie Powers brilliantly balances the art of parenting and artistic endeavor. "The Voice" of the Cabaret, Julie conveys both joy and heartbreak, vibrant yet fragile. The Boggstown Cabaret's supportive team and exciting performance space offers her artistic freedom and a rare artistic opportunity that she is thrilled to be a part of.

Anthony Ray
Percussionist

Anthony earned his Bachelors in May 2004 from the world renowned Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington with a degree in Percussion Performance and Psychology.

At IU he was a member of the Marching Hundred Drumline for five seasons, and performed with the Symphonic Band as well as all five of the school's acclaimed orchestras.

Anthony has studied with many accomplished percussionists, including Steve Houghton, Gerald Carlyss and Lorin Lemme. He loves to perform all styles of music and played drums with the rock band Sideburn Mike, with whom he recorded a full-length album of original music.

Originally from Lafayette, Indiana, he has performed with the Lafayette Citizen's Band, Scott Greeson and the McCormick Sisters.

Anthony arrived at the Boggstown Cabaret in November 2004 and is having more fun than he could have ever imagined.

Steven Kent Murphy
Pianist

Steven Kent Murphy is originally from Western New York State. He has a Master of Music Performance from Ithaca, as well as a Bachelors in Music Performance from State University of New York at Fredonia.

While studying piano at Ithaca School of Music, Steven became an accompanist to the Center for the Performing Arts at Cornell University, where he remained for seven years. While there, Steven won two scholarship awards from Cornell, one for music performance, and one for composing the full-length musical Quest For Paradise.

In 1996, Steven was awarded "Best Musical Score" from Theatre Association of New York State for his incidental music score to Caryl Churchill's play Top Girls.
Steven has worked in Indianapolis at Broad Ripple School for the Arts, American Cabaret Theatre and ComedySportz Arena, where he co-wrote Fire at the North Pole, the musical.

Guest Artists

Dan Dyar

Pianist/Percussionist

Dan Tuttle

Pianist

Kathryn Virginia Ray
Oboe/English Horn

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