STEPHANIE HAWKINS (Billie Smith) is a native to Eugene and is happy to be back for Babes in Arms after graduating from AMDA in February and working in New York. This is Stephanie's 9th show with The Shedd, the most recent being The King And I at the Hult Center. Before AMDA, Stephanie spent 2 years at the University of Oregon studying theatre and music and performing around Eugene. One of her favorite projects was Bat Boy at University Theatre where she played Meredith Parker. Some other favorites include Pal Joey, White Christmas, Kiss Me, Kate and Girl Crazy. Since living in New York, Stephanie has been working and auditioning after graduating and has been a part of a couple cabarets, variety shows and play readings around the city in venues like the Laurie Beechman and Producer's Theater and doing improv classes and shows at the Magnet Theatre. Stephanie is excited to announce that she will be playing her dream role, Mary Poppins, in Tennessee for the Roxy Regional Theatre this spring. Thank you, to The Shedd for the opportunity to play Billie Smith and sing such well-respected and traditional American standards in the world of musical theatre. Also a huge thank you to Mom, Dad, and family for the continuous love and support for this crazy career. It ain't easy!