Toussaint English (US Male Ensemble) Toussaint English is an alumnus of the University of Akron with a master’s degree in music composition. Since 2013, Toussaint has been a regular bassist for Weathervane Playhouse, rockin’ your favorite musicals such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Something Rotten!, Aida, Newsies (keyboards), The Color Purple, Elf, Memphis, Dreamgirls, Bye Bye Birdie, School of Rock, Come from Away, Beautiful, The Amen Corner, RENT, Shrek, and Jersey Boys. Toussaint’s acting experience includes the musicals Annie Get Your Gun, The Music Man, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Dracula Baby. Toussaint can also be seen playing the lead role in a trilogy of college-made Shaft movies: Shaft: The Akron Chronicles (2009), Shaft: Arnett’s Revenge (2009), and Shaft’s Last Blast (2010), all available on YouTube.
“In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my Weathervane Playhouse family.” – Toussaint English