BRIAN SKINNER

Born during a total solar eclipse — this bass singing Pisces began his performing career wielding a sword and dagger as a stunt performer at a local Renaissance faire. From there he went on to become a singing/dancing Mountie at Six Flags Great America then sang bass in Branson’s '50’s at the Hop Show'. Next, he performed in a show called Fabulous 50’s Live and produced his own show - 'Jump, Jive n’ Wail' in the Wisconsin Dells. Skinner then sailed the seven seas as a guest entertainer onboard Norwegian, Disney and Royal Caribbean’s cruise lines as the creator/beat-bass of a cappella quintet 'The Cat’s Pajamas - vocal band'. From there, the Cat’s PJ’s came to Branson and performed over 1000 shows over five years. Skinner is so excited to be back in Hot Rods and High Heels for his 4th season and 3rd in Clay Cooper’s Country Express! His hobbies include jet skiing, snowboarding and juggling . . . at the same time.

BRYNLEA WATKINS

Brynlea is represented by Lime Entertainment and recently appeared alongside Usher in the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show. At 18, she relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, to train at the Theatre Arts Preparatory School under the direction of Don Mirault.

With a robust foundation in singing and acting, Brynlea excels in various dance styles, including jazz, hip-hop, tap, heels, ballet, musical theatre, and contemporary. She is currently performing at the Clay Cooper Theatre in "Clay Cooper's Country Express" and at the Kings Castle Theatre in "Cirque Electric Dreams."

Brynlea's passion for musical theatre is a driving force in her career. For more information and updates, visit brynlea-watkins.com. Brynlea looks forward to welcoming you to "Clay Cooper's Country Express."

SAMANTHA STEPHANS

Samantha Stephans grew up in the Branson area and began her dance training at the age of five. Over the years she has trained in a wide variety of techniques including tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, modern, and musical theatre. At the age of 10, she began training more specifically in classical ballet and pointe, under the direction of Ashley Paige Romines at the Springfield Ballet in Springfield, MO. During those years she performed in the Nutcracker, annually, as well as other ballet performances such as Peter and The Wolf, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, and Cinderella. In her senior year she also had the opportunity to choreograph and perform an original contemporary ballet piece. She attended the Summer Wind Youth Ballet Summer Intensive at the University of Oklahoma, both in 2010 and 2012, as well as the Springfield Ballet’s summer intensive in 2010 and 2013. Samantha has also performed for several years in Silver Dollar City’s Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade. In addition to her love for dance, she also has a degree in public relations and works as a social media coordinator. When she’s not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, and their dog, Sadie.

KRISTEN MILLER

Kristen Miller is definitely known as an incredible dancer here in Branson. Kristen is from Marcellus, Michigan, and began dancing at the early age of three. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dance Performance from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Kristen spent her summers performing in several theme parks during college, and moved to Branson shortly after graduating.

Kristen became a show favorite quickly here in Branson, as she landed jobs with Shoji Tabuchi, The Promise, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Celebrate America, Country Tonite, The Texas Tenors, and Clay Cooper’s Country Express. Kristen also works as a dance instructor at Dance Branson School of the Arts. She enjoys spending her time with her husband, Brian Miller, and her two daughters.