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Melody McArthur (Big Stone Cree Nation) is a multi-award winning pop-inspired R&B singer, songwriter, and actress from Treaty 8, Alberta. McArthur received the 2022 Indigenous Hip Hop Award for R&B Single of the Year, 2022 Native American Music Award for Best Pop Recording, and the 2022 Indigenous Superstar Awards for Best Pop and Rising Star. Recently McArthur 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 the Musical”.
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 which lead to him being casted in “Jamestown” which filmed in Europe, and in “Doctor Atomic” with Director 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 the historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota, FL. Giehm plays the wisecracking “Sonny Boy” in Bear Grease the Musical.
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 a background experience of 15 years with the art of Breaking and Hip-Hop culture.
Bright is claimed by the Dibéłizhiní (Black Sheep Clan) of the Diné people. Raven creates connection to land, culture, and its people through the movement he offers. “Every step you take on the dance floor is a deep heart beat of our people. The steps ahead are already imprinted and it’s your destiny to follow and build upon them”. He plays the crazy legged “Roger” in Bear Grease!
Mikey Harris (Sagkeeng First Nation) is a celebrated Indigenous dancer, choreographer, and educator from Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for his powerful fusion of Métis jigging and hip hop. A dynamic performer with a national presence, Mikey’s career highlights include dancing at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Parliament Hill’s New Year’s Bash, and the Indigenous Music Awards.
His talents have also been recognized on Canada’s Got Talent and Entertainment Tonight Canada, where Shania Twain praised his dancing and invited him—and his siblings—to perform live on stage during her Winnipeg concert.
Mikey’s performances have reached audiences across North America, from New York City and Puerto Vallarta to Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary. Through his work, he strives to bring Métis jigging to younger generations while fostering cultural connection and pride.
Offstage, Mikey remains grounded in family, fueled by a deep passion for movement, tradition, and storytelling. Bear Grease proudly welcomes Mikey as “Butter” in our Off-Broadway debut.
Allyssa Trujillo (Zuni/Laguna) is a multidisciplinary dancer from Gallup, New Mexico, currently based in Brooklyn, NY. Known for her versatility, polychromatic identity, and dynamic stage presence, she brings 15 years of experience spanning studio, street, pole, and cultural dance forms.
Allyssa holds a BA in Contemporary Dance from the University of New Mexico and has performed and taught internationally. Recent credits include representing Waacking Team USA at Queen of Disco 2025 in Guangzhou, China, performing burlesque at House of Yes (NYC), dancing at SWAIA Native Fashion Week (NM), curating for Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and creating immersive experiences at Bonnaroo (TN) and Meow Wolf Santa Fe. She has also taught at Konaway Nika Tillicum (OR), MĀORILAND (New Zealand), and Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts (NM).
She makes her Off-Broadway debut as “Foxy” in Bear Grease: The Musical.
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.
Crystle’s Film and Television appearances include: “Outlander”(Starz), “Trickster”(CW), “The Good Doctor”(ABC), “Ghosts”(CBS), “Three Pines” (Prime TV), “Lawmen: Bass Reeves”(Paramount +). This year you will see Crystle in “Spirit Rangers” (Netflix), George R. R. Martin’s “Mary Margaret Road Grader” (Directed by Steven Paul Judd) and “Fancy Dance” (Directed by Erica Tremblay).
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. Lightning has trained in LA’s oldest and most respected acting school, the Beverly Hills Playhouse under the great Milton Katselas.
Crystle lives in Treaty 6, Alberta with her husband, son and 2 dogs.
