Gabby Doran is the creator and founder of the Bach Society’s new Scene and Heard Series. Her experience as a singer spans two decades in the Twin Cities chamber music scene, working with diverse groups such as The Bach Society of MN, Border CrosSing, Nautilus Music Theater, and First Readings Project (among others) all while serving as soprano soloist at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Gabby is also a songwriter, composer, and recording artist, with her first full-length album released in 2023. In 2024 she wrote and starred in One Night in the Fairy Forest, and she is thrilled to continue this kind of new theatrical offering with A Monarch’s Journey. More at gabbydoranmusic.com.

Jake Endres lives in St. Paul, MN and freelances as a singer, actor, writer, composer, and music director. He has appeared with many regional organizations, including The Minnesota Orchestra, The Flying Foot Forum/Guthrie Theater, the Metropolitan Symphony (as a regular creative partner), The Children’s Theatre Company, History Theatre, Nautilus Music-Theater, Northern Sky Theater, Schubert Club, Open Eye Theatre, Border CrosSing, The Rose Ensemble, Dakota Valley Symphony, and Austin Symphony Orchestra. Since 2020, Jake has produced an eclectic series of backyard concerts called Smoke House Stage. He’ll perform the music of Tom Waits at the drop of a porkpie hat, and is most proud to be the papa of Annabelle and Gavia. More information: www.jakeendres.com.