Profiles (Cast)
Rosemary BradleyRosemary Bradley (Jenny) is delighted to be appearing Bonce again at NElU's Stage Center Theatre. She most recently portrayed Elsa Von Grossenknueten in the Spring 2002 production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Chicago is Rosemary's adopted hometown; she loves living in a town where she can earn her daily bread while pursuing her creative interests. She particularly enjoys the varied theatre scene. If she has learned anything in life, it is buy British, but date American, although she wouldn't say no to a night on the town with Sir Derek Jacobi. "Love and thanks to Michael, it's great to be working with you again. To my fellow thespians, break your collective leg!"

Alexis GladdAlexis Gladd (Karen Clayton) is pleased to be working with the Stage Center Theatre for the first time. Other credits about town include Life and Limb and Brilliant Traces with Swing for the Fences. She also works at Noble Fool Theater downtown in its ongoing production of Flannagan 's Wake, and in their cabaret theater. She also enjoys touring children's theater with the Raven Theater. In May, Alexis attended a Shakespeare Colloquium in Key West, FL sponsored by the Liberty Fund. She would like to thank her husband Tim.

William J. MayerWilliam J. Mayer (Dr. Corey Phillips) William is so thankful to be working with such a talented group of people. He is finishing up his undergrad here at Northeastern Illinois University and working with New Leaf Theatre, of which he is a cofounder. William would like to thank his friends for always schlepping out to his shows and his Mom and Dad for everything, I love you both!!!
 


Chelsey PetersonChelsey Peterson (Miss Pepper) Hey there! Thank you for coming. I hope you are reading this either   before or after the show. . . not during because you may be missing something very important, much more important than this bio. "I have fun doing it... this show, not this bio- I hope you have fun watching the show... and reading this bio!

Maria StephensMaria Stephens (Ellen Clayton) Maria Stephens is delighted to be working with Stage Center Theatre. After graduating with a BA in Theatre Maria moved to Chicago two years ago. Since then Maria has been in several shows with the including The Devil Vet which will reopen at the Bailiwick in October. Other Chicago productions include Floss at the Conservatory and two independent films. Maria has studied with Players Workshop, Plasticine and The Audition Studio. Maria would like to thank her parents, friends and Kavin for all their love and support.

Matt StevensMatt Stevens (Dr. Paul Lane) is a company member of A.R.F.T.C.O. He has performed in recent productions of Pulp Fiction, Words With "C", and Clay McLeod Chapman's ". . . in pieces." Here's to you, here's to me.

 
 

Profiles (Crew)

Carole Brown (Stage Manager) is enjoying working at the Stage Center Theatre once again. She fondly remembers her first show stage managing that of Holiday (ironically with Michael Buino directing), and all of the shows she has done at the SCT. She would like to thank the cast, she won't soon forget, for being such a lovely group of people to work with Carole would like to remind people that no matter how busy life gets take a chance to enjoy things around, especially love those who mean anything to you. She dedicates this show to her family, and especially to her new guardian angel, Mary. "Life may not be eternal, but the love that is passed on is what makes you immortal."

Michael Buino (Director) holds an Honors Scholar B.A. in Speech and Performing Arts from Northeastern Illinois University. He is Artistic Director for A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Co. (ARFTCo), a company he founded with fellow alum Tina Haglund. He has also directed for the Stage Center Theatre, Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, Mom, I'm Not Ready Productions and ARJFTCo. On-stage, Michael has worked with Sweetback Productions (Touched By Jayne Mansfield, Queen of the Roundup and three years in Rudolph the Red Hosed Reindeer ). Favorite directing credits include ARFTCo's Words With C, Anatol, Labor Day & Other Plays  and Stage Center productions of Holiday, Moon Over Buffalo and The Musical Comedy murders of 1940. This fall, Michael will direct ARFTCo's Chicago Premiere of Robert Caisley's Front and the World Premiere of Laurel Haines' Tales from the Crib.

Tina Haglund (Costume Designer) holds a double major in English/Speech from Northeastern Illinois University. She is executive director of A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company. In Addition to 8 years as resident costume designer for NEIU she has acted and designed for The Next Theater, Famous Door, Sweetback, and many others. Having just finished performing her favorite role ever in ARFTCO'S Free Will and Wanton Lust, she is looking forward to producing and designing ARFTCO'S production of Front. She'd like to thank the delicate flower, the cutest Joey in the world and J.R.S.Bird!

Robert G. Smith (Set Designer) has been the designer and technical director 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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