Holly Beaudry (Rosalind) This is
Holly's first production in Chicago. She is a recent graduate of Rhode
Island College. Past credits include Mindy in Five Women Wearing
the Same Dress and Poppy in Noises Off. Thanks to my parents.
Mark, and Todd for all your love and support
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Matt Biljanic (The Curate) Matthew
Biljanic is happy to be loose and making his debut at the Stage Center.
A proud graduate of Indiana State University, Matt sends a shout out to
Lil' Stinky and all the gang at Fridays. Maybe he really is
Or just God.
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Laurée Enos (Celia) is pleased
as punch (and Judy!) to be making her Stage Center debut as Celia. Most
recently in Chicago she has been seen in such comedies as The Actor's
Nightmare (which she's still having!) and The Cherry Orchard.
She was also seen in... What's that? Chekhov's not comedy?! Love and thanks
as always to family and friends for their financial, er, moral support.
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Tony Juodvalkis (Amiens) Tony
is slated to graduate from NEIU in December. Tony is a relative newcomer
to the theatre. He has subsequently declared a minor in theatre to compliment
his major, English, and is currently hard at work on completing his Honors
Thesis in the field of theatre. Tony is appearing in two other plays this
semester: Flywheel, Shyster & Flywheel as Chico Marx
and Children's Theatre Workshop's Scaramouche
as Scaramouche. His
love and gratitude to his family, for many years of support, and to Kat,
for putting up with his extended absence over the past two months.
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Michelle-Marie Merrick (Audrey)
is happy to return once again to the Stage Center Theatre. She has been
seen here as Marie in Ramshackle Inn, and as Nikki in The Musical Comedy
Murders of 1940. She is currently in Scaramouche as Aline here at
NEIU, where she is majoring in theatre. She would like to thank all those
who have helped her along the way. "All the world's a stage, and all the
men and women are merely players, they have their exits and entrances,
and one man in his time plays many parts."
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Aviv Screwvalla (Clown) is pleased
to return to NElU's Stage Center as the Clown, though he doesn't understand
why he wasn't cast in the lead role. Given his rugged good looks and incredible
sexual presence in his past performances, like Luka in The Bear,
Steven Brewster in Suppressed Desires, Fadier in Beauty and the
Beast and Arb in Ramshackle
Inn , it would seem only natural that he be cast as the perfect hero.
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Sean David Worsfold (William)
Recently in an interview, President George W. Bush was asked who he thought
was the handsomest man he'd ever known. At first he answered Patrick Swaze,
but with hesitation. He then corrected himself and admitted he was a big
Kevin Costner fan, then he lowered his hand in a solemn oath and with assurance
and finality said Sean David Worsfold.
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Profiles (Production Crew)_________________________
Jason Cruz (Production Stage Manager)
is happy to be working with Ms. Bracknell once again. Jason is a junior
minoring in Theatre and would like to congratulate the cast on a terrific
job. A warm hug and kiss to his wife, Jennifer, and son, Julian, for all
of their love and support.
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Carolyn Elizabeth (Assistant Director)
Her interest in theatre dates back to past lives as an enchantress and
an exotic dancer. Carolyn arrives at Northeastern by way of Triton College.
While at Triton, she appeared as Lady MacBeth. This, of course, foreshadowed
her work on this production of Curate Shakespeare as the power behind
the throne. It is no accident that she lives in Oak Park and went to college
in River Grove; she now brings her expertise in all things woodsy to help
create the Forest of Arden.
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Amy Frangquist (Costumer) is
proud to be returning to design her second show for Northeastern. You may
have seen her work last Spring in Beauty and the Beast. She has
also designed Mr. Smanypants for Serendipity Theatre and Nicholas
DeBeaubien's Hunchback of Notre Dame for Defiant Theatre. She is currently
staff Wardrobe Mistress at Northlight Theatre in Skokie.
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Robert G. Smith (Set Designer) has
been the designer and technical director for NEIU since 1984. Professionally,
Bob is resident designer for Famous Door Theatre, Stage Left Theatre, Red
Orchid Theatre, Remy-Bumppo Productions and Plastiscene. He has received
seven Joseph Jefferson Citations, two After Dark Awards and an Emmy nomination
for his designs.
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Dan Wirth (Director) has been a "theatre
person" for over 30 years. He was most recently seen as a very large Lady
Bracknell in last spring's production of The
Importance of Being Earnest here at the Stage Center.
After earning a B.A. from Central Michigan University and a M.F.A. from the University of California, San Diego, Dan toured throughout the U.S. with John Houseman’s The Acting Company. While in New York City, he performed at the Public Theatre, The Harold Clurman Theatre, the 18th Street Play- house, the Lamb's Theatre, Playwright's Horizons, The American Place Theatre, and the Actor's and Director's Lab (later renamed the Samuel Beckett Theatre).
In Europe, Dan performed at the Edinburgh International Theatre Festival and in London's West End. Regionally, he has appeared at the Milwaukee Repertory, and the Utah and Oregon Shakespeare Festivals. Dan has worked with the esteemed directors Alan Schneider, Joseph Papp, Michael Langham, Uviu Ciulei, Garland Wright, Jerry Turner, and Sharon Ott. He appeared in the film Rookie of the Year. Dan has directed for six theatre companies in the Chicago area. An award winning playwright, his plays have been performed in Ohio, California, and Washington, D.C.
Currently in the midst of a seventh wonderful year
of teaching at Northeastern, Dan has also taught a variety of theatre and
communication courses at Dominican University, Oakton Community College,
Harper College, Wright College, Daley College, and Lake Forest College.
Also a published poet and a filmmaker, he is the proud parent of two terrific
children, Ian (12) and Kailey (7). Since November 7th is her birthday,
Dan would like to dedicate this performance to his mother. Mom, this one's
for you.
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