Raven Bright (Navajo/Dine’) is an Indigenous contemporary artist that resides in the occupied Tewa land of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Raven comes to us from “Dancing Earth Creations” under Rulan Tangen and has 15 years of experience in the art of Breaking and Hip-Hop culture. Raven is claimed by the Dibéłizhiní (Black Sheep Clan) of the Diné people. He creates connection to land, culture, and its people through the movement he offers – “every step you take on the dance floor is a deep heartbeat of our people. The steps ahead are already imprinted and it’s your destiny to follow and build upon them”. Raven plays the crazy legged “Roger” in BEAR GREASE.

Kean Buffalo AKA Winterhawk (Ermineskin Cree Nation) is an Indigenous hip hop & freestyle dancer from Maskwacis, Alberta. Winterhawk comes to us from Superfan Magoo’s “Magoo Crew”, where he has performed and traveled for 10 Years. He loves putting a smile on people’s faces and is a big believer that “laughter is the best medicine”. He has studied at the Centre for Indigenous Theatre in Toronto and has performed on many stages including Citadel Theatre and Toronto (Discovery). Kean plays the ever-smooth “Butter” in LightningCloud’s BEAR GREASE.

Justin Giehm (Navajo/Dine’) is a New Mexican dancer, model and actor known for his work in Jamestown (PBS); and Ridiculous 6 (Netflix). He became a member of “Dancing Earth” in 2014, under Rulan Tangen, which lead to him being cast in Jamestown (filmed in Europe) and in Doctor Atomic (directed by Peter Sellars at the Santa Fe Opera). Justin has performed in Between Underground and Sky World at Presidio and Dance Mission Theatre in San Francisco, CA and at the historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, FL. Giehm plays the wisecracking “Sonny Boy” in BEAR GREASE.

Skylene Gladue AKA Nipiy Iskwew (Beaver First Nation) is an actress (APTN’s Merchants of the Wild, The Revenant), an award-winning filmmaker (Be the Light), model/award-winning fashion designer (Western Canada Week, International Hip Hop Awards), motivational speaker (Magoo Crew, Edmonton Oilers PSA, Nipiy Iskwew Consulting) and Creator of the “From Rez to Runway” workshop and fashion show – building up the confidence of our youth through fashion while empowering them to chase their dreams. Skylene makes her theatre debut as the ever-deadly “Jan” in BEAR GREASE.

Melody McArthur (Big Stone Cree Nation) is a multi-award-winning pop-inspired R&B singer, songwriter, and actress from Treaty 8, Alberta. Melody received the 2022 Indigenous Hip Hop Award for R&B Single of the Year, the 2022 Native American Music Award for Best Pop Recording, and the 2022 Indigenous Superstar Awards for Best Pop and Rising Star. Recently, Melody hit #1 on the National Indigenous Music Countdown for her single, Fires All Over Town and has charted over 10 singles on the national syndicated countdown program since 2014. Melody stars as the electrifying “Sandy” in BEAR GREASE.

Rodney McLeod (Frog Lake Nation) is an actor known for his work in TIN STAR (Prime Video); and LOST FACE (Short). Rodney is Martial Arts practitioner (Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu) and he makes his theatre debut as the lovable “Canuckie” in BEAR GREASE.

Bryce Morin (Enoch Cree Nation) from Treaty 6, Alberta is an actor, vocalist, cultural educator, traditional drummer/singer and storyteller. Recently Bryce has taken the Theatre world by storm for his performance as “Danny” in the All Star, Indigenous Hit-Musical, BEAR GREASE! Some of Bryce Morin’s theatrical achievements consist of CIVIL BLOOD: A Treaty Story (Thou Art Here Theatre) and IN-COR-RI-GO-BLE: The Legend of Thundervoice (Blythe Festival, University of Alberta).

Tammy Rae (Whitefish Lake/Gift Lake Metis) is a recording artist and cultural educator with a degree in Education and Native Studies at the University of Alberta. Tammy has recently headlined Le Grand Ménage des Fêtes! (TV5 Monde), which is broadcast in over 200 countries. Some of Tammy’s theatrical accomplishments consist of CIVIL BLOOD: A Treaty Story (Thou Art Here Theatre) and her dynamic performance as “Rezzo” in the smash hit musical BEAR GREASE.

Teneil Whiskeyjack (Saddle Lake Cree Nation) is an award-winning actress (DREAMKEEPER, TRIBAL) and performance artist. Teneil has a degree in Drama/Theatre from Concordia University, was a Keynote Speaker at Augustana University and made her playwrighting debut with AYITA (SkirtsAFire Festival 10th anniversary headlining production). Teneil is the 2024 Esquao Award recipient of the Arts and her latest film, HEY VIKTOR, made its debut at the Tribeca Film Festival and has been named Top 10 Canadian Films of 2024. Teneil plays the spicy margarita “Marty” in BEAR GREASE.

Tesla Wolfe (Seminole, Creek and Absentee Shawnee) is a working actress, model, screenwriter & professional dancer originally from Ada, Oklahoma. She was the 1st Native American woman featured in Maxim Australia Magazine and recently the lead in a commercial (Cesars Palace). Classically trained in dance, Tesla has instructed and choreographed for many studios throughout the states. She worked as a company member for “8&1 Professional Jazz & Contemporary Company” and continues to perform in many shows throughout the United States. Tesla is the face of “N8IV Beauty Products”. She is passionate about teaching & making a difference throughout the arts with her own company, Electric Turquoise. Tesla was lead actress in the TV pilot, Oklahoma Dreamin’, and lead actress and choreographer for the feature film, Features. Tesla plays the ever-sizzling “Frenchie” in the smash-hit musical, BEAR GREASE.

Crystle Lightning (Canadian Screen Award Winner for “Best Actress in a Drama Series” 2021) is an Indigenous actress from the Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta. She began her show business journey at the young age of nine when the Lightning family moved from Canada to Los Angeles, there Crystle landed her first lead role in the feature, 3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up, and she has been working in the industry ever since.

Lightning has trained in LA’s oldest and most respected acting school, the Beverly Hills Playhouse under the great Milton Katselas. Film and Television appearances include: Outlander (Starz); Trickster (CW); The Good Doctor (ABC); Ghosts (CBS); Three Pines (Prime TV); Lawmen: Bass Reeves (Paramount +); and Spirit Rangers (Netflix). Recently, Crystle appeared in the #1 Apple TV Film, Fancy Dance (starring Oscar Nominated Actress, Lilly Gladstone). This year, you will see Crystle Lightning in George R. R. Martin’s Mary Margaret Road Grader (directed by Steven Paul Judd).

Crystle Lightning is Co-Creator of the all-native, hit musical BEAR GREASE (an Indigenous twist to the 1978 Classic, Grease) where she also makes her directorial debut. She will be co-directing, alongside her mother Georgina Lightning, her first feature film, Salesman of the Year.

Henry Cloud Andrade (Wixárika) is an actor (Yellowstone, Hey Viktor), an Amazon #1 Bestselling author and illustrator (Indigenous Legends, Moosebumpz), a multiple award-winning recording artist (LightningCloud) and former World Record holder for “Longest Freestyle Rap” (18 hours, 1 minute, 15 seconds). Cloud is also Co-Creator/Writer for BEAR GREASE.

Dustin Vince, born in Edmonton, Alberta and raised in Lethbridge, made a transformative career shift at age 22 from oil field work to becoming a multifaceted professional in audio engineering, cinematography, directing, and entrepreneurship. He is the proud owner of Red Room Studios, one of Edmonton’s premier recording and film facilities. Dustin has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Tory Lanez, Pressa, Ruth B, Lil Durk, Jadakiss, and more, showcasing his versatility and skill across diverse projects.

As owner of Red Room Studios, Dustin has curated, produced, and directed numerous projects for prominent brands and figures, including Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi, and partnerships with brands like Meineke, Apple Music, and Sonos Radio. Dustin has also provided the audio and visuals for “Bear Grease the Musical” since its debut in 2021, further highlighting his contributions to the arts and entertainment scene.

A true jack-of-all-trades, Dustin excels in producing, recording, mixing, mastering, directing, and managing both visual and audio endeavours from inception to completion.

Jeremy Echols AKA ILL Wero, is a recording artist and entertainer who has shared the stage with acts such as Tech N9ne and Immortal Technique. Although Jeremy is not Indigenous, he is ever sick on the light board, has a cholesterol level that would make Gary Farmer blush and helms a wickedly contagious “Uncle Laugh”. Wero is the newest member of the Bear Grease Crew, please don’t scare him!