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Bearse also studied directing at the American Film Institute and U.S.C., and most viewers were less aware of the fact that from the middle of the series' run, she became one of the program's regular directors and also wrote several scripts. During this period she emerged as a spokesperson for gay and lesbian rights, declaring her sexuality openly in October 1993, as part of National Coming Out Day. After the end of the series' run of ten seasons, Bearse concentrated largely on directing, on sitcoms such as Ladies Man, Dharma and Greg, and Two Guys and a Girl, among other programs.

Cruz first won the hearts of audiences playing 'Rickie,' a troubled, introspective teenager on the critically acclaimed series, My So-Called Life. He again earned fans and critical acclaim for his role of 'Angel' in RENT which he began at the Ahmanson Theatre in LA and continued on Broadway. RENT became a theatrical phenomenon, winning both the Tony and Pulitzer Prize for Best Musical, while Wilson received the Theatre LA Ovation Award and the Dramalogue Award for his performance.
Wilson is currently preparing to co-star in a brand new musical called A Perfect Wedding. A modern take on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the production is being directed by Gordon Davidson and will premiere at the new Kirk Douglas Theater. Cruz is a uniquely talented star on the rise. He presently makes his home in Los Angeles.

Bruce stars in the upcoming comedy, Bam Bam and Celeste, currently making the festival route, having been screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, AFI in Los Angeles, Outfest's Fusion Festival, and at the London Lesbian and Gay International Fim Festival. His comedy writing has been featured in QR Magazine. Bruce is currently working on material for a one-man show recently created Drunk on Stage, a new comedy and music showcase at Akbar in LA, hosted by Bruce and featuring local comedians and musicians each week.
Bruce Daniels can be visited on the web at www.brucedaniels.com or at his MySpace page.

Prior to his appointment as President by the GLAAD Board of Directors, Mr. Giuliano served for ten years as the mayor of Tempe, Arizona (1994-2004, pop: 170,000) and also had a 25-year career as a senior administrator at Arizona State University (ASU), the largest public university in the United States. His posts with ASU included directing student leadership development, alumni relations, federal government relations and community relations. As a Faculty Associate in ASU's College of Liberal Arts and Science, Mr. Giuliano created and then taught a course in Personal Leadership Development for twenty years. He also served as lead organizer and co-chair for the final 2004 Presidential Debate held at ASU, which was viewed by over 57 million people nationwide and around the world.

Jenny has acted in numerous films including Foxfire and Power Up's first feature Itty Bitty Titty Committee. She also appeared in the Coming Out episode of "Ellen". Jenny is currently working on a "Gay Adventure" show, and is taking a shot at working on the other side of the camera as the executive producer of a number of television shows now in development. In addition, she is working with the 2006 Gay Games and the Banyan Tree, an Asian AIDS Awareness organization.
Jenny also received the "Lesbian Icon Award" from the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Festival this year.

Sarah received a B.A. from Wellesley College and a Master's in Theological Studies from Harvard University, and spent several years in online marketing and business development before becoming a Professional Lesbian by founding AfterEllen.com in April 2002, and then gay men's entertainment website AfterElton.com. Her websites were acquired by Logo in 2006, the same year in which she was honored as one of the "10 Amazing Gay Women in Showbiz" by non-profit organization Power Up, and "The Lesbian Daughter Who's Suddenly Too Busy To Call Me Every Week" by her mom.

He recently performed for Penelope Cruz & Pedro Almodovar to celebrate the film Volver. He has hosted concerts for Le Tigre, Antony & The Johnsons, The Gossip, as well as the International Burlesque Festival in London and the premiere of the new Beastie Boys film in New York. Murray has a cameo in John Cameron Mitchell's Shortbus and can be seen in music videos by Scissor Sisters, Le Tigre, and Triple Creme. This winter, PAPER Magazine inducted him into the Nightlife Hall of Fame, and in 2004 Murray was awarded top performer from OUT Magazine's OUT 100 list.
He is currently in New York for his annual hit show "A Murray Little Christmas" playing December 18th at Comix. Check him out on his MySpace page or visit his Official Site.
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