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"Postmortem"
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Bernie Caprera (Lights):
This begins Bernie's 17th year in community theater and he is again happy about working with the Minstrels, the best group on Long Island. Some of his favorite productions are: The Odd Couple (both male and female versions), Wait Until dark, Agnes of God, Dangerous Obsession, Waiting in the Wings and Steel Magnolias. Bernie is dedicating this show to Nicky Starr. Has it been a year already? DOB, RB, love Dakota.
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Minstrel Lights Credits |
God's Favorite (S.2007)
Frankenstein (F.2006)
An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
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Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
A Christmas Carol (W.2004, W.2005, W.2006,
W.2007, W.2008)
The Odd Couple (W.2004)
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Minstrel Credits
Lights Postmortem
(F.2010)
Lights Whodunnit
(S.2010)
Lights Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Lights The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Lights The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Lights The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Lights Rope (F.2008)
Lights The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Lights Night Watch (F.2007)
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Rob Cashman (Tech Director): Rob has been involved with community theatre for over
19 years, since his early teens. Generally, he shies away from
the stage and those really bright lights, but has been known to step out for tiny parts that make people Laugh Out Loud. More often, he can be found with a hammer or screw gun, rearranging pieces of the set. Rob is also in charge of
sound, and makes use of his extensive computer experience to provide digital sound effects for all Minstrel Productions. His first theatre experience was with Marathon Community Theatre Group's production of "Mame". He worked with
them on every show for 10 years and also joined up with the FSF group for a couple shows, where he realized he was a Minstrel at heart. Rob thoroughly enjoys working with the Minstrel family as well as the strays that wander in and out of the group.
His real family includes wife Rebecca, and future Minstrels, Mackenzie and Logan. Rob is a support engineer, employed by a software company partly responsible for annoying telemarketing calls and long hold times. Shout outs to Minstrels Gone Wild everywhere!
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Minstrel Crew Credits
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Minstrel S.M. / T.D. Credits
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A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
& Delivery Man Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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& Delivery Man The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
The Uninvited (F.2003)
The Butler Did It,Again! (Sp.2003)
Deathtrap (F.2002)
The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
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Minstrel Credits
Tech Director Postmortem
(F.2010)
Tech Director Whodunnit
(S.2010)
Tech Director Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Tech Director The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Tech Director The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Tech Director The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Tech Director A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Tech Director Rope (F.2008)
TD & Delivery Man The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Tech Director A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Tech Director Night Watch (F.2007)
Tech Director God's Favorite (S.2007)
Tech Director A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Tech Director Frankenstein (F.2006)
Tech Director Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Tech Director Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Tech Director A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Tech Director Dial 'M' for Murder (F.2005)
Construction An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Tech Director Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
Tech Director Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
Tech Director The Glass Menagerie (Sp.2004)
Tech Director The Odd Couple (W.2004)
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Evan Donnellan (Leo
Barrett):
Evan is making his triumphant return to the Minstrel stage following his recent turn as director of their spring hit - Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit". He also has had a nice run acting with the Minstrels in prior shows: Jack Stapleton in "The Hound of the Baskervilles, Inspector Colquhoun in "The Hollow", Wyndham Brandon in "Rope" and Richard Stanley in "The Man Who Came to Dinner". He is a veteran of Long Island theater with prior roles such as Stanley in "Broadway Bound", Buddy in "Come Blow Your Horn", Tony in "Weekend Comedy", and Billy in "The Goat". Kudos to his inspirations for his part in "Whodunnit": Tony Stark, Andre Linoge and Paul Reubens.
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Minstrel Credits
Leo Barrett Postmortem (F.2010)
Archibald Perkins Whodunnit (S.2010)
Director Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Jack Stapleton The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Inspector Colquhoun The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Wyndham Brandon Rope (F.2008)
Richard Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Edward H. Kyle III
(Stage Manager):
Hailing from the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas, Ed received his BAH in Theatre Arts from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Independently he worked as a founding member of the 10th St. Theatre. Starting as the theatre's Production/Technical Chair he was soon elected to the Office of Vice-President and appointed resident director for this recognized not-for-profit theatre. Arriving in New York in 2001 he has worked on various projects, including touring for S.A.I.L. Productions/London's New Vic Theatre. This marks his directorial debut with the Minstrel Players. Past directing credits include: ‘RAW ‘cause I'm a Woman' by Diana Son, ‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues' by Jeff Goode, 'The Original Last Wish Baby' by William Seebring, ‘Talk Radio' by Eric Bogosian, etc.
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Minstrel Credits
Stage Manager Postmortem (F.2010)
Director Whodunnit (S.2010)
Stage Manager Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Mr. Barrymore/Assistant Director The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
House Manager/Crew The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
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Jocko Malacchi (Macready):
Jocko is an infamous 'character' and is pleased to be once again gracing the Minstrel Players stage after a long lay-off. The opportunity to play the nefarious Macready with this talented cast is a dream situation and he is delighted to once again thrill Long Island audiences with his shtick! Jocko lives in Queens and enjoys ladies, late nights and lots of adult beverages!
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Minstrel Credits
Macready Postmortem (F.2010)
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Carl Nehring (Bobby
Carlyle):
Carl is thrilled to be joining the cast of "Whodunnit" for his 3rd show with the beautiful and talented Minstrel Players. Carl made his debut with the Minstrels in Fall 2008, as
Charles Granillo in "Rope". Minstrel audiences then saw him as the brooding Edward Angkatell in "The Hollow". Carl is very helpful and past roles include Shady Character in "Guys and Dolls", Toy Soldier #1 in "The Toys Take Over Christmas" and Tevye in "Fiddler On the Roof". Carl would like to thank the gracious and absurd Minstrel Players for this opportunity to play the "oily Levantine" Andreas Capodistriou and Mr. Mojo Risin for his daily inspiration.
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Minstrel Credits
Bobby Carlyle Postmortem (F.2010)
Andreas Capodistriou Whodunnit (S.2010)
Edward Angkatell The Hollow (S.2009)
Charles Granillo Rope (F.2008)
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Karen Ottomano (Lilly
Warner):
Karen has been part of the Minstrel Players since its inception. Over the years she has appeared in numerous productions both in Queens and on Long Island. She is thrilled to part of this production of "Postmortem". Karen was most recently seen this past spring in "Blithe Spirit" (Madam Arcati). Her list of roles are numerous from comedies to dramas such as "Barefoot in the Park" (Mrs. Banks), "Gods Favorite" (Rose Benjamin), "Arsenic & Old Lace" (Aunt Abby), "Deathtrap" (Helga Ten-Dorp), The Glass Menagerie" (Amanda), Woody Allen's "Don't Drink The Water" (Marian Hollander) "An Inspector Calls" (Mrs. Birling) "Crossing Delancey" (Bubbie) "A Christmas Carol" (Mrs. Dilber), "Come Blow Your Horn" (Mrs. Baker), "Steel Magnolias" (M'Lynn), "The Diary of Anne Frank" (Mrs. VanDaan), "Lovers & Other Strangers" (Beatrice) among others. I'm ready for my close up Mr. "Star". MM you own my heart AND as always, kisses to my precious Lola!!
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Older Minstrel Credits |
Melissa Love Letters (W.2004)
Nurse Preen The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000, W.2003, Sp.2008)
Miss Maple The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
Aunt Queenie Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
Aunt Abby Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
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Gwendolyn Pigeon The Odd Couple (W.2004)
Mrs. Jessup The Uninvited (F.2003)
Miss Maple The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
Helga Ten-Dorp Deathtrap (F.2002)
Mrs. Banks Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
Mrs. Ames Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
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Minstrel Credits
Lilly Warner Postmortem (F.2010)
Madame Arcati Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Rene The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Lady Angkatell The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Mrs. Dilber A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Mrs. Dilber A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Rose Benjamin God's Favorite (S.2007)
Mrs. Dilber A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Frau Frankenstein Frankenstein (F.2006)
M'Lynn Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Mrs. Baker Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Mrs. Dilber A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Bubbie Crossing Delancey (S.2005)
Sybil Birling An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Marion Hollander Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
Mrs. Dilber A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Amanda Wingfield The Glass Menagerie (Sp.2004)
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Debbie Palen (Co-Director):
Debbie is a founding member of The Minstrel Players. Some favorite shows include "The Odd Couple (Female Version)", "Crossing Delancey", "The Man Who Came to Dinner", "The Hollow", "Rope", "The Glass Menagerie", "The Butler Did It, Again!", "The Butler Did It", and "Barefoot in the Park". She also teaches acting to children at Inspirations in Selden. She is thrilled to be part of the 34th venture. Much love to husband, Ray.
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Minstrel Assistant Director / House Manager Credits |
Frankenstein (F.2006)
Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Dial 'M' for Murder (F.2005)
Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
The Odd Couple (W.2004)
The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)>
Deathtrap (F.2002)
Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
The Glass Menagerie (Sp.2004)
The Uninvited (F.2003)
The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
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Minstrel Credits
Co-Director Postmortem (F.2010)
Assistant Director Whodunnit (S.2010)
Assistant Director Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
House Manager The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Director The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Assistant Director/House Manager The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Director A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Assistant Director/House Manager Rope (F.2008)
Co-Director/House Manager The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Assistant Director/House Manager A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Assistant Director/House Manager Night Watch (F.2007)
Assistant Director/House Manager God's Favorite (S.2007)
Assistant Director/House Manager A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Director/House Manager Crossing Delancey (S.2005)
House Manager Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
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Ray Palen (William
Gillette / Co-Director):
Ray is excited to be back in the director's chair as Co-Director of this terrific Holmesian thriller. Ray was recently crowned Earl of Suffolk following a successful reign as Lord Privy Seal. His last time on the Minstrel boards he portrayed Silas Bazeby a.k.a. Tom Williams in "WHODUNNIT". Some of Mr. Palen's favorite prior roles include: Sherlock Holmes ("The Hound Of the Baskervilles"), Sheridan Whiteside ("The Man Who Came To Dinner"), Sam Posner ("Crossing Delancey), Tony Wendice ("Dial 'M' For Murder"), Harry Roat ("Wait Until Dark"), Felix Unger ("The Odd Couple"), Eric Weiss ("Brooklyn Boy"), Gentleman Caller ("The Glass Menagerie"), Bobby Gould ("Speed the Plow"), Professor Henry Higgins ("My Fair Lady"), Manolo Costazuela (The Female Odd Couple), Paul Bratter ("Barefoot In the Park") and Sidney Lipton ("God's Favorite"). Ray attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC where he was privileged to have been instructed by the late, great Oscar-winning actress, Jennifer Jones and was also privately tutored by Broadway/Soap star Ron Raines and stage/screen legend Alan Jones. Ray has done his part recently to "pay it forward" by teaching drama to children and young adults at various academies throughout Long Island. Special shout-outs to my merry band of Minstrels who continue to stick it to the man every chance they get! Ray aspires to one day winning that long-elusive Oscar, playing CF for our World Champion New York Yankees, and working at Disney World in any capacity. In life I merely exist - on the stage, I live! Special dedication to my man, Nicky Star - I'm sure you would have loved this one! Love as always to Debbie ! Enjoy!!
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Minstrel Director Credits |
Older
Minstrel Credits |
& Ambassador Magee Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
& Jim The Glass Menagerie (S.2004)
& Mr. Whiteside Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000,
W.2003, Sp.2008)
The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
& Peter Flimsey The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
& Joe Pendelton Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
& Mortimer Brewster Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
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Inspector Goole An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Scrooge A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Roat Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
Felix Unger The Odd Couple (W.2004)
Roddy Fitzgerald The Uninvited (F.2003)
Clifford Anderson Deathtrap (F.2002)
Paul Bratter Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
Nicky Holroyd Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
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Minstrel Credits
William Gillette/Co-Director Postmortem
(F.2010)
Silas Bazeby Whodunnit (S.2010)
Charles Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Sherlock Holmes The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Manolo Costazuela The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
John Cristow/Director The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Scrooge A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Rupert Cadell Rope (F.2008)
Scrooge A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Director/Lt. Walker Night Watch (F.2007)
Sidney Lipton God's Favorite (S.2007)
Scrooge A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Victor Frankenstein Frankenstein (F.2006)
Director Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Alan Baker Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Scrooge A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Tony Wendice Dial 'M' for Murder (F.2005)
Sam "Pickle Man" Posner Crossing Delancey (S.2005)
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Tara "Tine" Palen (May Dison):
Tara is the Minstrel's artistic director and a Minstrel Co-Founder. Minstrel audiences have seen her several times as Lorraine Sheldon in "The Man Who Came to Dinner", Elaine Wheeler in "Night Watch", Truvy in "Steel Magnolias", and Susie in "Wait Until Dark". Behind the scenes, Tara directed "The Hound of the Baskervilles", "Rope", "An Inspector Calls", several seasons of "A Christmas Carol", and the comedy classics "The Odd Couple" and "Barefoot in the Park". Tara is the Dance Specialist for the FREE Theater Day Hab program, and she also teaches the TFTjr children's drama program at Studio Theatre and is a Registered Yoga Teacher. Other LI productions include Catherine in "Suddenly Last Summer" and as Sister James in "Doubt". Tara is thrilled to be part of another season of The Minstrel Players, working with family and friends. Much love to Nicky Star, now watching in the best seat in the house. Hi Mom!
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Minstrel Artistic Director Credits |
& Lorraine Sheldon The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000, W.2003, Sp.2008)
& Gillian Holroyd Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
& Martha Brewster Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
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The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
& Myra Bruhl Deathtrap (F.2002)
& Charity Haze The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
& Julia Farnsworth Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
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Minstrel Credits
May Dison Postmortem (F.2010)
Lavinia Hargreaves Whodunnit (S.2010)
Elvira Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Director The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Olive Madison The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Veronica Craye The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Director Rope (F.2008)
Director A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Elaine Wheeler Night Watch (F.2007)
Director A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Truvy Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Director A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Director An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Susan Hollander/Art. Director Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
Director & Mrs. Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Susy Hendrix/Art. Director Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
Director The Odd Couple (W.2004)
Pam Fitzgerald/Art. Director The Uninvited (F.2003)
Director Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
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Andrew Schild: (Assistant Stage Manager)Andrew is excited to be back again with Long Island's greatest theatre company. This is his
5th show with The Minstrel Players. Andrew attends Harborfields High School and was the Tech Producer for their Junior Play Fest. Other favorite school shows include "The Female Odd Couple" and "Guys and Dolls". Andrew also attends Wilson Tech, where he won first prize in the SkillsUSA Video Competition. Andrew is a budding sound engineer, working with Trinity's youth group "Battle of the Bands" and other similar events around his community through his own sound company. Andrew would like to thank Mr. S Stankoski, Mr. A Emsig, Mrs. N Fasulo, and his loving family. Finally, Andrew would like you all to know "That was stupid!"
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Minstrel Credits
Assistant Stage Manager Postmortem (F.2010)
Assistant Stage Manager Whodunnit (S.2010)
Assistant Stage Manager Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Stage Manager The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Stage Manager The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Construction A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Stage Manager Rope (F.2008)
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Patricia Servidio
(Marion Barrett): Patty is thrilled to be back with the Minstrels, having last been seen in "A Christmas Carol" with the troupe a few years ago. Since then, she has been active in community theatre, working with Billboard Players in East Williston in "Separate Tables" and "Death Takes a Holiday", as well as UMC Off-Broadway in Hicksville and Centerstage in Brookville. Patty would like to thank Ray and Debbie for casting her as Marion, which she feels is one of her favorite roles, describing it as "deliciously bitchy". Hugs to Nick and Brianna and all family and friends for all their continued support, especially to Bree for running lines. Thanks, everyone, for a great run and a fabulous show - you are all superstars!
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Minstrel Credits
Marion Barrett Postmortem (F.2010)
Mrs. Riggs/Lady/Ethel A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Mrs. McCutcheon The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Lynn Tempesta (Louise Parradine): Lynn is excited to be joining this illustrious team, and pleased to be performing in her "home island". Her very first production was over a decade ago in Manhasset, playing Stella in a Street Car Named Desire. She now resides in Connecticut, where she delights in promoting people to live their highest Value in Life. That gift has afforded her opportunities in modeling, acting, professional speaking and hosting. Some of Lynn's Education & Training include: M.B.A., Management - Dowling College,
NY; B.A., Economics & Management - SUNY Stony Brook, NY; Hosting/Broadcasting, Patricia Murphy-Stark, Actors
Connection; Stage Performance, Richard Mancini, Actor, Director Curtain Call,
Stamford; General Acting, Michael Douglass, Meisner trained
Actor/Director; Commercial Acting / Public Speaking, Eileen Winnick, B.A.,
Actor; Singing/Vocals, Karen Greene, AEA, AFTRA, SAG; Character Essence/Myth, Sam
Christensen; Promoter/Casting Director & Toastmaster's International Competent Communicator Designation.
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Minstrel Credits
Louise Parradine Postmortem (F.2010)
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Strolling Minstrels
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Anne Albano: Some of her previous roles include: Gert and Millie Michaels in two productions of "California Suite," Patricia Fodor and Lottie Child in two separate productions of "Crazy For You," Frau Schmidt and
various postulants/nuns in "The Sound of Music," and Wendy and Miss Holloway two different productions (Broadhollow and The Minstrel Players) of "The Uninvited." This is Anne's
fourth show with The Minstrel Players.
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Minstrel Credits
Mrs. Riggs/Older Belle/Lady A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Mrs. Riggs/Older Belle/Lady A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Lady/Fred's Guest A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Nurse Holloway The Uninvited (F.2003)
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Judith Anderson: Judith has been involved in Long Island theatre for many years, appearing most recently in "Rabbit Hole" and "Bring 'em On" at Arena Players. This is her debut with
The Minstrel Players.
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Minstrel Credits
Lady Agatha Mortimer The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
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Jacqueline Angier: Jacqueline holds BA degrees in Opera Performance and Music Education from the Crane School of Music and a Masters from the University of Stony Brook. She was the winner of the Crane Concerto Competition, a Semi-finalist in the Jenny Lind International Competition, and has participated in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition and the Tanglewood Music Festival. Ms. Angier has performed several operas, oratorio, chamber music, has performed on live radio broadcasts in New York and France and has also performed locally at the Smithtown Township Arts Council. As well, she has done voice-over work on movie soundtracks, television and a children's book with a CD. Jacqueline teaches music in public school and teaches singing privately. She is currently studying acting at H.B. Studio in Manhattan and is very excited to be working with The Minstrel Players for the first time.
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Minstrel Credits
Laura The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
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Stephanie M. Augustin: Stephanie is beyond thrilled to be working with the fabulous Minstrel Players once again. This will be her third production with this gifted team, you may have seen her last summer in Neil Simon's "The Female Odd Couple" as Vera. She has trained at Brooklyn College and has been doing accents since she was 14 years old. Stephanie works full-time and is also a full-time college student. One of these days she will find time to sleep :) Stephanie would like to thank her wonderful, supportive and very patient boyfriend Mike who is always in her corner cheering her on. Thanks to Nennenn, Mom, Sara, and all of her family and Friends who have come out to support her. Thank you and I love you all!!
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Minstrel Credits
Edith Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Vera The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Doris The Hollow (Sp.2009)
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Roseann Baldanza: Roseann is always thrilled to work again with this wonderful talented group. Roseann was christened a Minstrel in the 2000 production of The Man Who Came To Dinner. Some of her favorite performances were in The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Female Odd Couple, The Hollow, Night Watch, Gods Favorite, Steel Magnolias, Frankenstein, The Butler Did It, and Arsenic and Old Lace. With Theatre Time Productions Splendor In The Grass. With A Small Company in America- The Prisoner of Second Avenue and The Importance of Being Earnest. Many thanks to Ray, Deb, and Tara for their continued support throughout the years. Love to DM. BCDOB
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Older Minstrel Credits |
Sister White The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
Sister White The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
Mrs. McCutcheon The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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Mrs. Riggs A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Sarah the Cook The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
Officer Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
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Minstrel Credits
Dame Edith Runcible Whodunnit (S.2010)
Mrs. Bradman Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Mrs. Barrymore The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Mickey The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Sgt. Penny The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Mrs. Debenham Rope (F.2008)
Mrs. Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Helga Night Watch (F.2007)
Mady God's Favorite (S.2007)
Mrs. Riggs A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Sophie Frankenstein (F.2006)
Clairee Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Burns/Countess Bordoni Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
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Lawrence Boddy: This is Larry's second play with The Minstrel Players. He was last seen (or not seen) as the Ghost of Christmas Future in
"Christmas Carol". This past year he has also appeared in "42nd Street", "Diary of Anne Frank", "Damn Yankees", and "Fiddler on the
Roof". When not on stage he enjoys genealogy, reading, antiques, and the Mets. Larry would like to thank the Palens for their dedication to bring theater to his community and giving him the opportunity to appear in this play.
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Minstrel Credits
Morris God's Favorite (S.2007)
Ghost(Future)/Business Man A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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Rebecca Cashman: Rebecca Cashman had been the "lights" person for the Minstrels starting with "The Man Who Came to Dinner" and has enjoyed working on "Arsenic and Old Lace", "Heaven Can Wait" and "Bell, Book and
Candle". She has also enjoyed joining in as part of the chorus in shows with the FSF and MJCC Community Theatre groups in shows such as "Guys and Dolls" and "Life Begins at 50". Rebecca
enjoyed her work with the Minstrels. She is currently on hiatus training the kids to become Minstrels.
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Minstrel Credits
Lights Deathtrap (F.2002)
Lights The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
Lights Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
Lights Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
Lights Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
Lights Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
Lights The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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Sarah Cassidy: Sarah is thrilled to be on stage with the wonderful Minstrel Players. Sarah was last seen in
"A Christmas Carol" back in '07 on this very stage. She would like to thank the very talented directors, cast and crew for making this show a success!
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Minstrel Credits
Gerda Cristow The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Belle/Ethel A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Mrs. Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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Jennifer Chirles:
This is Jennifer's 2nd anniversary show with the Minstrels. You may have seen her as Maggie, in "The Man Who Came to Dinner", Blanche in "Nightwatch", and Mrs. Cratchit in "A Christmas Carol." During the school day, Jen teaches math in Levittown. At night, she has been involved in community theater on Long Island since 2002 and most recently made her directorial debut with the MacArthur Drama Club's production of "The Man Who Came to Dinner." She would like to thank the Minstrels for their guidance and support and her husband, Mike, for putting up with so many take out dinners.
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Minstrel Credits
Florence Unger The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
Mrs. Cratchit/Older Fan A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Maggie Cutler The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Mrs. Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Blanche Cooke Night Watch (F.2007)
Sarah Benjamin God's Favorite (S.2007)
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Sandra Lee Clarke: This play marks Sandie's debut with the Minstrel Players and she is thrilled to be performing with this fine company. Sandie's history in theatre combines both drama and comedies, including such notables as "The Philadelphia Story", "Prisoner of Second Avenue", "Deathtrap", "Madwoman of
Chaillot", "Play It Again Sam", "Rumors", "Mousetrap", "Frankenstein", "What the Rabbi Saw" and she recently completed a production of an Evening of Comedy as "TV Woman" in David Ive's "Captive Audience". Sandie can also be seen in the tri-state area in the inter-active dinner theatre production of "The
Soapranos" as Carnella Soaprano. She has studied theatre at SUNY-Stony Brook, Dowling College and HB Studios. She appeared in the movie, "A Low Down Dirty Shame" and was featured in a documentary for public television on violence in the workplace. Sandie gives her thanks to Larry and her friends for their continued support.
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Rita Eyelesbarrow The Butler Did It (Sp.2002) |
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Jim Connors: This is Jim's 9th production with The Minstrel Players. Jim has appeared in
"The Hollow" (Lord Angkatell), "Rope" (Sir Johnstone
Kentley), "The Man Who Came To Dinner" (Mr. Stanley), "Night Watch" (Curtis Appleby), "Come Blow Your Horn" (Mr. Baker) and has portrayed Jacob Marley in 3 productions of "A Christmas Carol". Credits with other groups include: "The Laramie Project", "The Unexpected Guest", "The Passion Of Dracula", "Run For Your Wife" and "The Diary Of Anne Frank".
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R.Adm. Knatchbull Folliat Whodunnit (S.2010)
Lord Angkatell The Hollow (Sp.2009)
Marley/Topper/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Sir Johnstone Kentley Rope (F.2008)
Mr. Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Curtis Appleby Night Watch (F.2007)
Marley/Topper/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Mr. Baker Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Marley/Topper/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
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Irene Demma:
Irene was last seen on the Minstrel stage as Peggy in "Come Blow Your Horn" and Flora in "A Christmas Carol". Irene did set design and stage crew during many performances for the Ward Melville Players, including "Fiddler on the Roof", "Bye Bye Birdie"
and many more. Irene Studied dance at Long Island Dance Academy. She also plays classical and jazz flute.
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Ethel/Mrs. Fezziwig A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Peggy Evans Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Flora A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
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Eileen Der Aris: Eileen is very happy to perform, once again, with The Minstrel Players, after having thoroughly enjoyed her most recent roles as, Midge Harvey, in "The Hollow" and Perkins in "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Her debut role, with the merry minstrels, was in the 2003 performance of "The Man Who Came to Dinner," as Professor Metz. She has had other prior roles including Harriet Stanley, in a later performance of "The Man Who Came to Dinner," Jane Doe in "The Butler Did It, Again!" as well as Caroline/Flora in "A Christmas Carol." Eileen is now working as a Special Educator of young children, as well as a mother of two of her own children. Thanks, as always, to the Minstrels for having me back and to my husband Rich for his continual love and support. Big hugs!!
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Ruth Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
Perkins The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Midge Harvey The Hollow (S.2009)
Harriet Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Caroline/Flora A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Jane Doe The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
Professor Metz The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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Hannah Rose Der Aris:
Hannah is elated to be returning to The Minstrel Players after having thoroughly enjoyed performing, twice, in " A Christmas Carol." She recently performed in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," with Hills on Stage, a district wide 5th grade theatre program. Hannah enjoys singing with her school choir, dancing and acting with her Mom.
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Choir The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Amy Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Annie A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
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Bill Donnellan: Bill is happy to be making his debut with The Minstrel Players.
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Dr. Bradman Blithe Spirit (Sp.2010)
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Mary Kate English: Mary Kate is glad to be a part of this production as she has enjoyed being a part of
The Minstrel Players in A Christmas Carol. She has participated as chorus is several Northport Community productions. Mary Kate enjoys dancing, playing viola and performing in plays.
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Martha Cratchit/Fred's Guest A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Choir The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Molly Cratchit/Want A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Molly Cratchit/Want A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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Shane Fallacara:
Shane is happy to be making his debut with The Minstrel Players.
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Inspector Bowden Whodunnit (S.2010)
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Peggy Ryan Fichetti: Peggy is happy to be making her debut
with The Minstrel Players.
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Older Belle/Mrs. Fezziwig A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
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Michael J. Freed: For Michael, it is an honor and a privilege to take on the challenge of portraying the classic role of Sherlock Holmes' trusted colleague, Dr. John Watson. He has performed in the Minstrels' productions of Agatha Christie's "The Hollow," "The Man Who Came to Dinner," "Rope," and twice in "A Christmas Carol." Beyond the Minstrel Players, he has worked extensively with Cloverleaf Productions, performing murder mystery dinner theatre shows in restaurants across Long Island. He has also performed in "West Side Story," "South Pacific," and other works. Michael gives a very hearty thanks to the Minstrels and his family and friends for their continued support.
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Dr. Watson The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Gudgeon The Hollow (S.2009)
Ghost(Present)/Ch. Man/Schoolmaster A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Sabot Rope (F.2008)
Dr. Bradley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Ghost(Present)/Ch. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Demetria Frohn: This is Demi's debut with the Minstrel Players and she is excited to be returning to the stage with this talented, inspiring group. Other stage performances include roles in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "South Pacific". Most recently she has worked as an extra in television on episodes of "Law & Order" and "Ugly Betty" in NYC. Her teenagers Drew and Sarah are her pride and joy and a great big thanks to all of her family and friends for all all of their love and support. Thank you for coming out to this Minstrel production to cheer her on.
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Sylvie The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
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Phil Gellis: Although this is Phil’s debut with
The Minstrel Players, it’s hardly his first exposure to the works of Neil Simon. All told, this the 8th Simon play Phil has either performed in or directed (or both). A veteran of some 85 roles throughout Long Island theater, Phil’s favorite roles include Jake in “Jake’s Women,” Oscar Madison and Murray the Cop in “The Odd Couple,” Pseudolus and Hysterium in “...Forum,” Nicely-Nicely in “Guys and Dolls,” Mr. Mushnik in “Little Shop of Horrors” and, in over 100 performances in 7 different productions over the past 20 years, Sancho in “Man of La
Mancha.” He has also directed over two dozen shows, including Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” “Come Blow Your Horn” and “The Gingerbread Lady.” Phil just completed a tour of many of Long Island’s parks as “old’ Joe Boyd in “Damn Yankees.” He wishes to express his gratitude to everyone at Minstrel Players for their willingness to schedule rehearsals around his sometimes-crazy tour schedule. Phil had the pleasure in 1975 of seeing Vincent Gardenia and Charles Nelson Reilly in "God's Favorite" on Broadway. He dedicates his performance to both their memories.
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Joe Benjamin God's Favorite (S.2007)
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Becky Goldberg: Becky Goldberg is excited to be making her debut with the Minstrel Players, who have treated her like a member of the family since the moment she walked in the door. Becky has a BA in English from SUNY New Paltz and is currently getting her MFA in Dramaturgy from Stony Brook University. She most recently dramaturged the production of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar at Suffolk County Community College. She is mildly obsessed with Shakespeare and TS Eliot and spends way too much money going to see Broadway shows. Love to the
fam, BSJZM, and especially Mommy for being my rock and my hero, but mostly my best friend.
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Assistant Director The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
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Irene Hourigan: Irene has been active in theatre since 1981 - acting, directing, set design and decoration. Some favorite roles are: Fannie in "Bermuda Avenue Triangle", Ouiser in "Steel Magnolias" (at Minstrel) and Diana in "California Suite". She will be appearing at the Neighbor Playhouse in August in Viking Theatre Company's production of "To Kill A Mockingbird". Break a leg, Minstrels! Lova as always to RPH.
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Stage Manager Whodunnit (S.2010)
Ouiser Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Mrs. Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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Keith Junas: You may remember him as David, from The Minstrel Players' 2007 summer production of "God's Favorite" or as Bob Cratchit for two seasons of "A Christmas Carol". A graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City, Keith has spent the past ten years performing in various theaters throughout the North East. He would like to dedicate this performance to those of us who are still young at heart.
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Roger Dashwell Whodunnit (S.2010)
Bob Cratchit/Undertaker A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Bob Cratchit/Undertaker A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
David Benjamin God's Favorite (S.2007)
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Larry Keyes:
Larry is moving on up in the Minstrel Players! Larry had his first speaking role earlier this year
as the Plain-clothes Man in "The Man That Came To Dinner". Everybody in the show loves his crazy antics and laughter. Larry has been
with the Minstrels for 3 years now and has been part of
"A Christmas Carol" ever since. He once hitched a ride with
Mohammed Ali, while he was in a High School band, and was seen stepping out of Ali's limo with a few lovely girls on his arm. He worked as a
bartender where he served drinks to the late, great Jackie Gleason and
Big-Band Leader Duke Ellington. Larry is still keeping up appearances
today - he stole the show from a famous Doo-Wop group The Cadillacs, and had the fans applauding his performance!
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Ensemble A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Plain-clothes Man The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Ensemble A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Ensemble A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Ensemble A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
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Addison LeMay: Addison is very happy to be making his debut with The Minstrel Players. Prior film work includes: "You Don't Know Jack", "Going the Distance", and "The Bounty". Television work includes just shows as
"Law and Order" and "Royal Pains". Addison has performed stand-up comedy throughout Long Island (McGuire's/Governors among others). He also played Tom in a Long island production of "The Glass Menagerie". Additionally, Addison has fifteen years of military service as a Special Agent/Military Police/Airborne Ranger and enjoys boxing and mixed martial arts.
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Sgt. Standish Whodunnit (S.2010)
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Lou Lentino: Lou has known he wanted to be an actor since the age of three with his first play in second grade and first leading role at age twelve. After high school,
he hit the streets of NYC trying to get work. This was no easy task but the journey was exciting as well as educational. Since 1989, he has appeared in over a hundred productions spanning theatre, film and
television. However he believes that nothing comes close to the electricity of a live theatre performance. Eventually the inevitable happened - he and a couple friends started
a production company, Crawlspace Films. They have been producing films for five years, three of which have won awards and a finalist in the "I love NY" short film competition.
Lou prides himself on being professional, dedicated and hard working.
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Sir Henry Baskerville The Hound of the Baskervilles (F.2009)
Jesus Costazuela The Odd Couple (Female Version) (S.2009)
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Jeffrey Palen: Re-enactor of the French and Indian War, American Revolution, and the Civil War, he has also been involved in television productions including "The American Revolution", "The Revolutionary War", "Liberty", "The History of the Military Police", and "Saratoga and Civil War Journal". He is also an Honorary Re-enactor for Colonial Williamsburg, VA, Fort No. 4 NH, Fort Ticonderoga, NY, Crown Point Historical Site, NY, and the Miller House, NY, and is a certified Historical Living History Instructor for
BOCES, Suffolk County.
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Historical Costume Advisor A Christmas Carol (W.2008)
Historical Costume Advisor A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Historical Costume Advisor A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Historical Costume Advisor A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Historical Costume Advisor A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
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Linda Randolph: is happy to be joining the very talented Merry Minstrels onstage for the third time in this season's production of "Whodunnit". Previously she played Dr. Tracey Lake in "Night Watch" ('07) and Harriet Stanley in "The Man
Who Came to Dinner" ('03). Other favorite regional LI roles include: Ellen Fine in "Waverly Gallery", Karen Nash in "Plaza Suite", Edna Edison in "Prisoner of Second Avenue" and Angela in "Bermuda Avenue Triangle". Off season you may spot her ushering audiences to their seats in theatres throughout Suffolk County.
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Lady Tremurrain Whodunnit (S.2010)
Dr. Tracey Lake Night Watch (F.2007)
Harriet Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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Gloria Roberts:
Gloria is becoming a permanent Minstrel fixture. She's been with them
for 4 years now and has been in "A Christmas Carol" ever since. Although her roles get switched around
a lot, she still loves to perform for an audience and enjoys her fellow cast mates, directors and producers. Gloria
has also appeared as Edna in "An Inspector Calls" and Mrs Dexter
in "The Man Who Came To Dinner". Gloria works in Bloomingdales
and does a lot of promotional work for Big Orange Productions out of Rhode Island. She writes Country
songs, plays guitar and is forming a rock band with a friend. Gloria is also
the Vice President & Board Member of The Susie Windburn Foundation For The Blind with her best friend,
President and Founder, Mark Fontes. Both are as dedicated to helping others as his Aunt Susie
was.
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Mrs. Dexter The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Lady/Mrs. Fezziwig/Fred's Guest A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Lady A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Lady/Fred's Guest A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Edna An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Lady A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
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Sonia Usatch:
Sonia is kvelling that this opportunity to work with The Minstrel Players has come her way. She was last seen on stage as Tess
in "Bermuda Avenue Triangle". Other favorite roles - Mrs. Kirby in "You Can't Take It With You", Mrs. Boyle
in "Prelude to a Kiss", Miss Maple in "The Butler Did It" and as the voice of Louisa May Alcott in a
production of "Little Women". Sonia is the author of Noodle Kugel, a book of poetry and the founder/producer of PLAYing
aROUND, a repertory company that performs at assisted and independent living facilities. On Sunday morning, September 18, 2005 she
will marry her own pickleman, Henry. Sonia thanks her daughter Suzanne for finding him and her son Lance for welcoming him. She also
thanks her ever-supportive friends. To the cast and crew: working with you has provided the kind of nachas one comes
to know if they value tradition and family!
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Hannah the Matchmaker Crossing Delancey (S.2005)
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Alek Wilhelm:
He has enjoyed classes at The American Dance and Drama Studio in NYC in techniques of Acting , dramatic monologues, poems and speech. With his grade school Drama Class he performed as The Fox in "The Little Red Hen" and The Soldier in "Stone Soup".
He was the narrator of "The Nutcracker" and danced, sang and played recorder in "A Day in the World", Cultural Festival.
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Peter Cratchit/Scrooge(Child)/Ignorance A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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