Kristy Cruz - HARRIET is elated to return to the Dobama stage, where she has previously been seen in A Bright New Boise (Pauline), and Tigers Be Still (Grace). A native Clevelander, she has worked throughout Northeast Ohio as a performer, choreographer, director, and educator for the past 25 years. She also serves on the board for Near West Theatre, where she recently directed Legally Blonde The Musical, and choreographed The Prom and Head Over Heels. Favorite performance credits include Into The Woods (The Baker’s Wife), Chess (Svetlana), The Who’s Tommy (Mrs. Walker), Bat Boy (Maggie/Ron Taylor/Clem), Annie (Miss Hannigan), Ragtime (Emma Goldman), Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman), and Noises Off! (Belinda Blair). Endless gratitude to Carrie and Nathan for this opportunity, and to her family and friends, especially Mom and Summer, for their unwavering support. TPOG