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Roseann Baldanza:
Roseann is excited to work again with this wonderful group. What's that old saying "third time is a charm". Roseann was christened a Minstrel in the 2000 production of The Man Who Came To Dinner in the role of Mrs. McCutcheon. She has also played Sarah in 2003. And now for something completely different, she is planning a playing Lorraine Sheldon. Nick start working on that mummy case. Some of her favorite performances were in "Night Watch", "God's 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 Importance of Being Earnest", and "The Prisoner of Second Avenue". Many thanks to Ray and Deb for their support. Love to Dakota Morgan. BCDOB
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Minstrel Credits
Mrs. Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Helga Night Watch (F.2007)
Mady God's Favorite
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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)
Mrs. Riggs A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Sister White The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
Sarah the Cook The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
Sister White The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
Officer Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
Mrs. McCutcheon The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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Cormac Barrett:
Cormac Barrett is very excited to be returning to the stage with the Minstrels for the show "A Christmas Carol".
Cormac feels 'onstage' at work each day selling Clinical Lab Services to the medical community. He is also a stand up comic playing to audiences on Long Island and Manhattan. Cormac's credits include John Wheeler in the 2007 Production of "Night Watch," Ernst in the 2006 production of "Frankenstein" and the previous three seasons of "A Christmas Carol" playing various roles.
Thanks to Debbie and Ray for such dedication and the opportunity to learn from some of the best. Challenge yourself.
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Ghost(Past)/Tailor A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
John Wheeler Night Watch (F.2007)
Ghost(Past)/Tailor A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Inspector Ernst Frankenstein (F.2006)
Ghost(Present & Future))/Charity Man A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
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Bernie Caprera
(Lights):
Bernie is again happy to be working with the best Long Island community theater group. He wants to thank Ray and Debbie for this opportunity. Some of his favorite Minstrel productions are: God's Favorite, Steel Magnolias, Wait Until Dark, The Odd Couple, and The Man Who Came to Dinner. With Ivy Lane in Levittown: Waiting in the Wings, Dangerous Obsession and Agnes of God. RBDOB.
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Minstrel Credits
Lights The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Lights A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Lights Night Watch (F.2007)
Lights God's Favorite (S.2007)
Lights A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Lights Frankenstein (F.2006)
Lights Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Lights A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Lights An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Lights A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
Lights Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
Lights The Odd Couple (W.2004)
Lights The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
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Rob Cashman (Tech Director):
Rob has been involved with community theatre for over 18 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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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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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 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: Evan is excited to be making his debut with The Minstrel Players. He has been in many shows throughout Long Island in such roles as Stanley in "Broadway Bound", Buddy in "Come Blow Your Horn", Tony in "Weekend Comedy", and Billy in "The Goat".
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Minstrel Credits
Richard Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Debbie Palen
(Assistant Director / House Manager):
Debbie is a founding member of The Minstrel Players. Some other shows she has worked on include: "A Christmas Carol", "Crossing Delancey", "The Glass Menagerie", "The Butler Did It, Again!", "The Butler Did It", and "Barefoot in the Park". She is thrilled to be part of the 27th venture of The Minstrel Players. Much love to husband, Ray.
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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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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/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)
Assistant Director/House Manager Frankenstein (F.2006)
Assistant Director/House Manager Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Assistant Director/House Manager Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Assistant Director/House Manager A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Assistant Director/House Manager Dial 'M' for Murder (F.2005)
Director/House Manager Crossing Delancey (S.2005)
Assistant Director/House Manager An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
House Manager Wait Until Dark (F.2004)
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Ray Palen: Ray is honored to once again have the opportunity to play the surly Mr. Whiteside in a play that has become
The Minstrel Players cornerstone production. Sheridan Whiteside marks another one of Ray's "Signature Roles" - other actors may be cast in this role - Ray becomes it! Other "Signature Roles" include: 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"), Paul Bratter ("Barefoot In the Park"), Sidney Lipton ("God's Favorite"), and Manolo Costazuela ("The Female Odd Couple"). Ray attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC and was privately tutored by Broadway/Soap star Ron Raines and stage/screen legend Alan Jones. Special shout-outs to my merry band of Minstrels who consistently push the envelope on the Avant Garde` & absurdity. Ray aspires to one day winning that long-elusive Oscar, being crowned Earl of Suffolk, portraying Gaston on Broadway in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" and playing CF for our New York Yankees. Love to Debbie! Enjoy!!
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& Jim The Glass Menagerie (S.2004)
& Mr. Whiteside Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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)
& Mr. Whiteside Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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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
Mr. Whiteside/Co-Director A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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)
Inspector Goole An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Director/ Ambassador Magee Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
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Dan Smith:
Dan Smith is honored to be once again working with the incredibly talented Minstrel Players for the third time. Previous roles included Sam Hoke in "Nightwatch", and Mr. Topper & Young Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol". Dan has also held roles as Chef Ciccio in "The Most Happy Fella" as well as Brother Zebulon in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". There is nothing better than sharing the stage with so many close friends. Thanks so much to all the Minstrels for all your support and the opportunities you have given me, much love from Hornswaggle!
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Minstrel Credits
Prof. Metz/Sandy/Wescott The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Young Scrooge/Topper A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Sam Hoke Night Watch (F.2007)
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Daniel P. Stravino:
Daniel is pleased to be returning to the Minstrels and sharing the stage with friends again after being seen as Fred in "A Christmas Carol". Dan was also on the Minstrel stage as Officer Vanelli in "Night Watch" last fall. A graduate of Northwestern University (voice performance) is now a music director for various theatres and educational workshop programs throughout Long Island and Queens. Recent credits: Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph..., Grease, Pippin, You're a Good Man..., The Most Happy Fella, Once Upon a Mattress, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, Schoolhouse Rock, Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, Seussical, Bye Bye Birdie, Willy Wonka. Favorite Roles when not behind the piano: Le Fou (Beauty and the Beast), Van (Dog Sees God), Sr Mary Amnesia (Nunsense A-men), Richard Henry Lee (1776) and of course Pooh Bear. Thanks to Tara, Debbie, Ray, Rob, and the cast.
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Beverly Carlton/Prisoner The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Fred/Narrator A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Officer Vanelli Night Watch (F.2007)
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Randy Zazzarino
(Crew): Randy made his debut on the Minstrel stage as Tiny Tim in "A Christmas Carol". He has been a member of the stage crew in various productions.
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Crew The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Tiny Tim/Crew A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Pauline Abolnar: Pauline Abolnar is happy to be a part of this exciting show. This is her debut performance as one of Fred's guests. She enjoys working with the actors and crew and hopes to be in more performances in the future.
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Caroline/Flora A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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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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Brianna Barrett:
Brianna is very excited to be returning for another performance with the Minstrel Players. Brianna is currently attending elementary school in Greenlawn. Brianna enjoys playing the cello in the school orchestra and singing in her school and church choirs. Brianna also loves drawing, reading, playing soccer, softball, skiing and boating in the summer.
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Tailor's Daughter/Boy A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Tailor's Daughter A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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Madison Barrett:
Madison is so excited to be returning for another performance with
The Minstrel Players. Madison is currently attending elementary school in Greenlawn. When she is not on the stage, Madison loves to play soccer and sing in the church choir, draw, read, ski and go on her family's boat. Look out Scrooge, Madison is coming!
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Annie A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Tailor's Daughter A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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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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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 enjoys her work with the Minstrels and working with
her husband Rob, who is on the backstage crew.
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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 pleased to be working once again with one of the nicest and talented theatre groups on the Island. She took a year off from acting but is glad to be back on stage in a great show like A Christmas Carol. I hope you all enjoy the show!
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Belle/Ethel A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Mrs. Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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Jennifer Chirles:
Jennifer is excited to be keeping Ray in check as Whiteside's assistant, Maggie. Jennifer was last seen as Mrs. Cratchit in "A Christmas Carol", Blanche in "Night Watch" and Sarah in "God's Favorite". She has been doing community theater actively for the past 6 years. She has previously been in Steve Martin's "Picasso at the Lapin Agile", Woody Allen's "Writers Block", Neil Simon's "Suites". Jen is a math teacher in Levittown where she performs for an audience every day. Thanks to Mike, Piper and the cat . More thanks to the
"menagerie" of Minstrels for being so awesome and for putting on such wonderful shows! Now give me my dolly
lolly!
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Minstrel Credits
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
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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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Jim Connors:
This is Jim's 5th show with the Minstrel Players. He portrayed Curtis Appleby in "Night Watch", Mr. Baker in "Come Blow Your Horn" and Jacob Marley in two productions of "A Christmas Carol". Recent credits with other groups include: "The Unexpected Guest", "Twelfth Night", "Love From a Stranger", "You Can't Take It With You", and "The Laramie Project". Thanks to the Palens for this opportunity and the cast and crew for their dedication.
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Minstrel Credits
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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Michael De Mar: has been an aspiring actor for some time. Starting last year at Arena
Players, he made his debut in the show "Cliffhanger". Michael since has landed a role with an up and coming production company
titled Z Films productions, and is assisting with his voice talent in "Villains Inc." (http://villainsinc.tv)
Recently starring in "In For the Kill" at Arena Players, Michael looks forward to his Minstrel Players debut in "Frankenstein".
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Minstrel Credits
Henry Frankenstein (F.2006)
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Eileen Der Aris:
Eileen is very happy to perform, once again, with The Minstrel Players. She is especially thrilled to be returning to the same show, where she debuted in the 2003 performance of "The Man Who Came to Dinner," as Professor Metz. She has had other prior roles including 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, one of which ( Hannah, age 11 ) will be a choir singer in this very performance! 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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Minstrel Credits
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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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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Minstrel Credits
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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Lauren Fasano:
Eleven year old Lauren Fasano welcomes her debut appearance with
The Minstrel Players. She is very excited to be in the Christmas Carol as Amy Cratchet. Lauren has participated in various school shows during the last few years. She hopes all of the audience will enjoy the show!
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Amy Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Daria Rae Figlo:
Daria has been performing on stage with New York City theater groups since age 5. She was last scene on the Minstrel stage as Elizabeth in "A Christmas Carol". Daria's also played the role of Lilly St Regis in "Annie."
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Choir The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Elizabeth/Child A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Michael J. Freed:
This is Michael's second appearance with
The Minstrel Players, having performed as the Ghost of Christmas Present in last season's production of "A Christmas Carol." He has also performed as Officer Krupke in "West Side Story," as well as roles in "Bye Bye Birdie," "South Pacific," "Li'l Abner," and other theatrical roles. Michael would like to thank the Minstrels for the opportunity to work with such an engaging and sensational group of performers. He would also like to thank his family and friends for all of their support (and his inexplicably dashing good looks).
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Dr. Bradley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Ghost(Present)/Ch. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Cody Freyer:
This is Cody's eleventh production with the very talented cast and crew of
The Minstrel Playas.
As always, special thanks to Ray, Debbie and Tara for their support. Please........... GO JETS!
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Minstrel Credits
Katherine/Fred's Guest A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Crew Frankenstein (F.2006)
Crew Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Crew Come Blow Your Horn (W.2006)
Crew A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
Crew Dial 'M' for Murder (F.2005)
Sound Operator Crossing Delancey (S.2005)
Sound Operator An Inspector Calls (Sp.2005)
Lights Don't Drink the Water (W.2005)
Sound Operator A Christmas Carol (W.2004)
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Christopher Gooley:
Christopher is a recent graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC.
He was last seen performing in "Aida" at The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Christopher was also an original cast member in the off Broadway revival of the hit rock musical "Starmites", directed by Barry Keating who
wrote the show and music. The show was nominated for 8 Tony awards when it
played on Broadway in 1989. Off Broadway Credits: Twelfth Night (Sir Andrew
Augecheek), Happy Hour, Day of Mime (Lead Player). NYC Credits: Harvey
(Elwood Dowd), Dracula Daughter (Sander), Antigone, Golden Boy (Eddie
Fuseli). Regional Theatre Credits: Grease (Eugene), Oliver (Artful Dodger),
and The Pirates of Penzance. Television: Damages (With Glenn Close) and
Nickelodeon. Training: The Juilliard School, Mark Papp, Susan Sankin and
John Welch. Much thanks to his manager Gabriella Messina and his agent Ray
Claro. Christopher is a proud member of the actors union AFTRA. Thanks Mom!
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Marley/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Brooke Holloran:
Brooke loves to perform and enjoys being a part of this holiday classic. Brooke's past credits includes numerous school and community theatre productions, including "Annie", "Once Upon a Mattress", "Honk", and "Into the Woods". She has also danced in many "Nutcracker" productions. Brooke is an accomplished figure skater and has performed at Nassau Coliseum. Singing, skiing, and running with her school's cross country team are other pastimes.
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Fan A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Irene Hourigan:
Irene is happy to be back on stage with The Minstrel Players. Her first appearance here was as Mrs. Stanley in "The Man Who
Came To Dinner". Along with acting, in recent years, she has also been directing. A few projects were "Guys & Dolls",
"Damn Yankees", "Bermuda Avenue Triangle" and others. As always, love to RPH.
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Ouiser Steel Magnolias (Sp.2006)
Mrs. Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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Lauren Jayne: Lauren
is a new member of The Minstrel Players, but not to acting. She preformed in the debut of "The Remember", and attended a master acting class taught by Alec Baldwin. Lauren went Marymount Manhattan College for communications with a focus in film. She is mainly a singer/composer who goes under the name Sandy Jayne. In the past year she has released her first cd "Dangerous Angel" which can be found on
itunes and on myspace at www.myspace.com/sandyjayne. Lauren wishes to continue her education in both acting and songwriting.
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Sarah the Cook The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Marvele Jean-Baptiste:
Marvele is 11 years old and started singing on stage at the age of
3, with her first song, "Read Your Bible" and then recited
Psalm 23. When she was four, she began singing with an alto voice, and doing praise dance with her little
sister. She and her sister are often requested to sing for
various church events. Marvele now sings with her sister in concerts and
at different churches. She takes classes in piano, voice, ice skating, funk, violin, and acting. She
has performed in "Honk", "On Stage", "If I Die Before I Wake", and an Easter play. She is
a member of both her school and church choirs. She and her sister
co-wrote a song called "I'm Living On My Own" last year. She
also teaches praise dance to the younger children in her church. Her dream is to become a doctor and an actress.
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Katherine/Child A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Yolanda Jean-Baptiste:
Yolanda is 10 years old, and started to sing and dance
when she was three, when she sang her first song, "Amazing Grace" on stage with her sister. She
has continued to practice with her sister singing with a soprano voice.
She and her sister are often requested to sing for various
church events. Yolanda now sings with her sister in concerts and
at different churches. She can sing in French, Creole, and English.
She began ballet when she was three and takes classes in
funk, voice, piano, acting, ice skating, and swimming. She has performed in
"If I Die Before I Wake", "Princess and the Pea" and an Easter
play. She is a member of both her school and choirs as well
as the school orchestra. She likes to write poems and songs
and co-wrote her first song "I'm Living On My Own" with her
sister. Her goal is to become an actress.
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Minstrel Credits
Child A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Keith Junas: is excited to bring his love of Christmas to the stage. You may remember him as David, from
The Minstrel Players' summer production of "God's Favorite". He was most recently seen as Juror #5 in Theatre Time's production of "Twelve Angry Men". 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, and who will forever believe in the magic and wonder of this blessed season.
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Minstrel Credits
Bob Cratchit/Undertaker A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
David Benjamin God's Favorite (S.2007)
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Larry Keyes:
Larry Keyes, formally owned four shoe stores in New York City & the Bronx for more than thirty
years. He decided to hang his hat up and try his hand at
acting. He was also a band member on percussion drums and traveling all over the united states and Hawaii. He wore many hats in his time, he even served the Great Jackie Gleason and Duke Ellington drinks around the corner from the then the Dupont Studios when he was a bartender.
When he was a young man in the band, he was once given a lift by the
great Mohamed Ali in a white limo and several beautiful ladies. Larry's always been the life of the party and he loves the stage and has now graduated to his first speaking role as the Detective.
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Minstrel Credits
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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James Lattanzi:
James currently attends elementary school. He is happy to be making his acting debut with
The Minstrel Players in "A Christmas Carol". James spends his free time playing basketball and lacrosse. James is looking forward to and is enthusiastic about being a part of this production
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Minstrel Credits
Very Young Scrooge A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Tyler Lattanzi:
Tyler is very excited to be playing the part of Peter Cratchit in A Christmas Carol. Tyler enjoys singing, acting and was on stage for his schools production of the Disney classic Aladdin. He enjoys all sports but his main passion is for soccer. He plays on the middle school team and also participates on a local travel team.
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Minstrel Credits
Peter Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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David Margulis: Was first seen in the Northport Baptist Church production of "All on a Christmas Day". Since then David has been in many projects, Student, and Feature Films. Including "The Interpreter", "Hitch", and "Christmas Day". David Stars as Henry in the film "Evil Deeds". He appeared as Dad in the off off Broadway production of "The Almost and the Nothing", Where he was also the stage manager. He has been seen on Television in "Law and Order", "Hope and Faith", and several commercials. David performed in a production of "The Rack" at The Authors Playhouse in 2005, and Buttons and Brains in 2007. David was also in a production of "Being Like Him", which was nominated for a Tiffany Award.
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Minstrel Credits
Banjo The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Derek McLaughlin: Derek has done various productions in regional theatres on Long Island. He was last scene (or not scene) on the Minstrel stage as the Ghost of Christmas Future in "A Christmas Carol". Buckets and buckets T.
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Minstrel Credits
Bert Jefferson The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Fred's Guest/Schoolmaster/Ghost(Future) A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Karen Ottomano:
Karen is a Community Theatre veteran and has been part of the Minstrel Players since it's inception. She is very happy to be putting on Nurse Preens cap for the 3rd time in this wonderful production under the direction of Ray and Debbie Palen. Over the years she has appeared in productions both in Queens and on Long Island. Her list of roles are numerous from comedies to dramas such as "Barefoot In The Park" (Mrs. Banks), "God's Favorite" (Rose Benjamin), "Arsenic & Old Lace" (Aunt Abby) to "DeathTrap" (Helga tenDorp) "Fiddler On The Roof" (Golde), "The Butler Did It" both 1 & 2 (Miss Maple), Tennessee Williams "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) among others. Love & thanks to Nick & all my family & friends for their continued support of my passion. AND as always, kisses to my precious Lola!!!
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Older Minstrel Credits |
Mrs. Jessup The Uninvited (F.2003)
Nurse Preen The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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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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)
Nurse Preen The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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Minstrel Credits
Nurse Preen The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.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)
Gwendolyn Pigeon The Odd Couple (W.2004)
Melissa Love Letters (W.2004)
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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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Minstrel Credits
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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Tara "Tine" Palen:
Tara is a Minstrel Co-Founder and is excited to being playing the part of Lorraine Sheldon for the 3rd time. Minstrel audiences have seen her as Elaine Wheeler in "Night Watch", Truvy in "Steel Magnolias", Susie in "Wait Until Dark", and Susan (is this a trend?) Hollander in "Don't Drink the Water". Tara also teaches the TFTjr program at Studio Theatre and is a Registered Yoga Teacher. Her favorite role was Doris in "The Owl and the Pussycat". Recent LI roles include: Penelope in "See How They Run", Patsy in "Sideman", Sarah in "Beau Jest", Allyn in "Champagne Complex", Georgie in "Full Monty", Sophie in "Star Spangled Girl", Janet in "Wally's Cafe", Lolly in the "Cat's Meow", Libby in "I Ought To Be In Pictures", Brooke in "Noises Off!", Angela in "Murder Among Friends", Debbie in "The Amorous Ambassador", Rachel Feinberger in "Modern Orthodox" and Belle in "Beauty and the Beast". Hi Mom!
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Minstrel Artistic Director Credits |
The Butler Did It, Again! (Sp.2003)
& Myra Bruhl Deathtrap (F.2002)
& Gillian Holroyd Bell, Book and Candle (F.2001)
& Martha Brewster Arsenic and Old Lace (F.2000)
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& Charity Haze The Butler Did It (Sp.2002)
& Julia Farnsworth Heaven Can Wait (Sp.2001)
& Lorraine Sheldon The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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Minstrel Credits
Lorraine Sheldon/Art. Director A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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)
Lorraine Sheldon/Art. Director The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
Director Barefoot in the Park (W.2002)
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Rose Pospisil:
Rose is thrilled to participate in her third Minstrel show, "The Man Who Came to Dinner". She was last scene on the Minstrel stage as Martha Cratchit in "A Christmas Carol" (and previously as Belinda Cratchit). She enjoys acting, singing, and playing sports. Rose is looking forward to a great show and future performances.
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Minstrel Credits
Choir The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
Martha Cratchit/Fred's Guest A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Belinda Cratchit/Child A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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Linda Randolph:
is happy to return to the Minstrel stage for this season's production of
"Nightwatch." Previously, she was Harriet Stanley in "The Man Who…" Other favorite regional LI roles include: Ellen Fine in "Waverly Gallery," Karen Nash in "Plaza Suite," Edna Edison in "Prisoner of Second Avenue," and ushering audiences to their seats for countless shows in theatres throughout Suffolk County. Love and thanks to all my wonderful friends for their support, especially MS & SK.
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Minstrel Credits
Dr. Tracey Lake Night Watch (F.2007)
Harriet Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
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Tony Richards:
Tony is absolutely thrilled to be back for a 3rd year, and thanks his Director for another opportunity to again be part of a fine cast. Having been active in NY and in FL some favorite roles include: Harry in "Prisoner of 2nd Ave", Friar Lawrence in "Romeo", Carmine in "The Ritz", Duessel in "Anne Frank", Sam in "Copacabana", and "Marley" in Scrooge the Musical". Trained at Gateway Acting and Actors Studio. Voice at LI Academy of Music. Sings Sinatra style. Singing appearances in NY & FL. Thanks to cupcake for her support, patience, & love.
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Minstrel Credits
Fezziwig/Old Joe/Ch. Man/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
Fezziwig/Old Joe/Ch. Man/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
Fezziwig/Ch. Man/Bus. Man A Christmas Carol (W.2005)
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Gloria Roberts:
Gloria has been a big fan of the minstrels for five years and a cast member for 4 yrs.
Last season was her 4th year in a Christmas Carol, playing multiple characters. She also played as Edna the hysterical housekeeper in JB Priestly's An Inspector Calls. When not gracing the stage with her other cast mates, she works in Bloomingdales as a Sales
Rep. When she's not working, she continues to pursue other acting venues outside the
Minstrels. Her hobbies include: writing country music, doing independent films for college students who are trying to
break into film, painting and has written two novels,
playing guitar and loving the stage. She's very thrilled about playing Mrs. Dexter!
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Minstrel Credits
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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Danielle Sabrina: Danielle is a local talent who has studied acting and dance over the past five years. She has been featured on the Travel Channel, performed at USDAN and has hosted local fundraisers. She is pursuing a professional career in acting. This is her first production with
The Minstrel Players.
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Minstrel Credits
Belinda Cratchit A Christmas Carol (W.2007)
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Carter Scourby: Carter makes his Minstrel Players debut in "The Man Who Came to Dinner". Carter can also be seen in the the Murder Mystery Dinner theatre circuit. Carter is finally pursuing his life long dream, to be an Actor, Carter has been pounding the pavement to live his dream. He has taken acting classes at Bare Bones Theater company and performed in various roles in Live Stage productions such as 'One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest' (Scanlon) and 'The Boys Next Door' (Norman) and small roles in various films, commercials and television. He is further developing his acting skills and hopes to one day work with the legendary Broadway star, Bernadette Peters, in a Broadway production. "There is no audience like a live audience." Thanks Debbie and Ray at the Minstrel Players for another wonderful opportunity and role, Andre for the support and Zack & Samantha for the belching lessons. Mojito Renee? Chuck? Anybody?
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Minstrel Credits
John the Butler The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Danielle Sereno: This is Danielle's first show with the Minstrel Players. While taking a few years off from acting onstage, she has been studying Marketing at Hofstra University. This past summer she found the time to be an extra in the upcoming movie "Assassination of a High School President" starring Bruce Willis and Mischa Barton. Danielle's passion and dedication to the stage has brought her back, and can not wait for the lights to go up.
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Minstrel Credits
June Stanley The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Patricia Servidio: Patricia has been singing and acting since high school with bit parts in "Bye Bye Birdie", "Bells are Ringing" and Fiddler on the Roof. In her senior year she was Little Red Riding Hood,
in an all German version of "Little Red Riding Hood". During her twenty year career as a Registered Nurse, Patricia has taken vocal lessons with her first public performance at her wedding, singing "Lost in Your Eyes" with the band as a gift to her husband. She is excited to land her first stage role since high school as
Mrs. McCutcheon. She lives in Hicksville with her husband, daughter and two dogs. In her spare time she
enjoys long walks, writing, knitting, crocheting, and meditating on the deeper meanings of life.
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Minstrel Credits
Mrs. McCutcheon The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2008)
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Nicky Star:
Nick can usually be found working diligently behind the scenes and also taping Minstrel productions. This is his "Encore"
appearance as a convict in "The Man Who Came To Dinner" -- as he says "The acting bug bit him again - but only very slightly!"
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Minstrel Credits
Michaelson the Convict/Delivery Man The Man Who Came to Dinner (W.2003)
Michaelson the Convict/Delivery Man The Man Who Came to Dinner (Sp.2000)
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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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Minstrel Credits
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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Minstrel Credits
Peter Cratchit/Scrooge(Child)/Ignorance A Christmas Carol (W.2006)
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