Prayer

Dallyn Vail Bayles is a professional singer and actor whose soaring tenor voice has been heralded by critics as "ardent," "powerful," and "riveting." He has performed across the country as Enjolras in the Broadway national tour of Les Misérables. Dallyn also played the role of Feuilly in the China premiere engagement of Les Misérables at the Shanghai Grand Theatre, starring Colm Wilkinson. Other stage credits include: Count Philippe de Chandon in Phantom at Fullerton Civic Light Opera (LA); Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden at Village Theatre (Seattle); Funny Girl at Sundance Theatre (UT); and Father in Children of Eden, Paul Bratter in Barefoot in the Park, and Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance at Brigham Young University. Dallyn portrays Hyrum Smith in Joseph Smith The Prophet of the Restoration, a feature-length film produced by the LDS Church. Dallyn and his wife, Rachel, have portrayed Joseph and Emma Smith in the LDS Church pageant, Nauvoo, in Nauvoo, Illinois. He originated and has reprised the role of Joseph in the sacred musical drama, Savior of the World, at the Conference Center Theatre. Dallyn also performed as Alma Richards in Light of the World, an original musical production presented by the LDS Church during the 2002 Winter Olympics in the Conference Center. Other film credits include: King Ahasuerus in Esther and the King, Joseph in The First Christmas, and Alma in Alma and King Noah's Court, all part of the "Liken The Scriptures" film series. Other credits include: guest soloist with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Music and the Spoken Word), the BYU Young Ambassadors touring group, and several album and cast recordings. Dallyn recently released his debut solo inspirational album, "Prayer." He graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Music Dance Theatre, and is a member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors. Produced by Tyler Castleton, "Prayer" is a beautiful collection of original and familiar inspirational ballads written as heartfelt prayers. Ranging from classical to contemporary, Dallyn shows his incredible range as a singer, and his ability to communicate through song with emotion and sensitivity.