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 | Michael Avolio (Doc Frank Gibbs) returns to HCC's Student-Alumni Arts after previously playing Freddie in NOISES OFF, Einstein in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, Mercutio in ROMEO AND JULIET, and Treves in THE ELEPHANT MAN. He has been a part of SAArts' improv group, touring troupe, and play reading series here, and was last seen in the Rep Stage production of HAMLET. He's pleased to be working with such great talent on and off the stage, and wishes special thanks to Sue, Coleman, Ashanti, and Bill. |
 | Michael Bauch (Farmer McCarthy) is planning to receive his AA degree in Performance Arts at HCC this spring. He holds M.A. and A.B.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University at which he taught for twenty five years – also at several other colleges in the Nashville, TN area. He would like to thank Valerie, Sue, Bill and Jenny for all their assistance in his acting development and, especially his wife for her constant support. |
 | MIKE COLEMAN (Stage Manager) is extremely happy to be back with HCC's Student-Alumni Arts once again with his two favorite partners in crime, Avolio and Sue! Previous SAArts productions include The Elephant Man as John Merrick, Hellcab playing various roles, ROMEO AND JULIET as Tybalt, and PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE as Freddy. He has performed in SAArts' improv group Yo' Mama's Cookin' and Play Reading Series here, and he has also appeared in Rep Stage's production of MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN in the role of Mike Hogan. Mike was last seen in SAArts Stage Combat Showcase, LOVE HURTS. As always, he sends his love and thanks to Nana, Pop-pop, Selene and Maddox. |
 | EMMELINE CONWAY (Mrs. Myrtle Webb and Seamstress) is delighted and honored to take part in her first SAArts production. She plans on completing her AA in Theatre Performance here at Howard Community College before continuing her acting studies in her second home, England. Emma's theatre experiences include recent appearances as Gwendolen Fairfax in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST and Elizabeth Bennet in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. |
 | Ashanti Cooper (Mrs. Julia Gibbs and Co-Choral Director) is a student at HCC. She was most recently seen on stage in SAArts' Stage Combat Showcase LOVE HURTS this past winter, and as Blanche Dubois in last spring's production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Ashanti was also sound designer for last fall's SAArts' original production of Letters to S.A.N.T.A. Ashanti is excited to be working with such talented people and thanks her family and friends for all their love and support. |
 | LIAN FRENCH (Rebecca Gibbs, Assistant Stage Manager, Production Assistant, Musician, Seamstress) is a full time student here at HCC, and will receive her AA in Technical Theater in the spring of 2007. As a carpenter and intermittent electrician in the Scene Shop on campus, this is Lian's first production on stage. Past productions that she has worked on technically include SAArts' original play LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. and Rep Stage's The Seagull, Kimberly Akimbo, T-bone N Weasel, Hamlet, and others. |
 | Casey Gallas (George Gibbs) performs in his first SAArts production with OUR TOWN and, well, gosh, he's pretty darn excited about it! He was last seen in the Columbia Teen Professional Theatre as the Pharoah in AIDA, among other productions. He's really glad he got to be a part of Our Town, and hopes you all enjoy it as much as he does, "'cause, well, what do ya know"? |
 | BLAKE GERSHMAN (Shorty Hawkins and Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be in his first SAArts production and in his first year attending Howard Community College, where he has had the pleasure of meeting many talented and awesome people. He loves theater and couldn't be more pleased to be apart of OUR TOWN. Blake sends thanks to Sue and is grateful for the great opportunity. He looks forward to future SAArts productions. "Drama Rocks!" |
 | ROBERT S. HITCHO (Mr. Charles Webb) is proud to return to Student-Alumni Arts after performing in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE and LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. this past year, as well as LEFT HAND OF JUSTICE and REGRETS LIKE OURS in SAArts' Play Reading Series. You can see him in THE ODD COUPLE at The Chesapeake Center for the Creative Arts in June. Off stage, Robert can be found in the control center for the MESSENGER mission to Mercury at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab. |
 | MARSHA O'NEILL JENKINS (Mrs. Louella Soames) was most recently seen in last season’s SAArts' Play Reading Series and past productions including Hellcab, and as Berthe in Pippin, and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Prior to that, she was The Serpent in the Baltimore Playwright’s Festival production of Take Two. She has also appeared in Rep Stage’s production of The Philadelphia Story. |
 | JEFFREY S. KLIMA (Simon Stimson) is honored to be taking part in the spring 2006 SAArts production of OUR TOWN. Jeff appeared as Vixen in Howard Community College's SAArts' 2005 original production of LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. He is also in the midst of his second season as a member of Yo' Mama's Cookin', SAArts' improv group. His thanks go out to the HCC Theatre Department, the YMC crew, family, friends, the punks, and Greg. "It only stirs thoughts of days I'm sure I'll never see..." |
 | Kristen Lutjen (Mrs. Nora Slocum) is a full time elementary school teacher. She is thrilled to be making her first appearance on stage in OUR TOWN, and appreciates the support of family, friends, and her students. She is honored to be a part of the OUR TOWN family. "Aya, they're a welcoming bunch of people." |
 | DARIUS McKEIVER (Howie Newsome) is a full time student here at Howard Community College. Darius hopes to transfer to a Fine Arts university where he can pursue his goal in earning an MA in Theater Education. This is Darius' first time performing with HCC's Student-Alumni Arts, but worked back stage as crew for Rep Stage's production of T- Bone n Weasel. |
 | CAROL McNEELY (Samantha Craig, Assistant Stage Manager, Production Assistant) is delighted to join SAArts again and be involved in another remarkable production. Her first performance at HCC was in the role as Figgy Puddin' in the SAArts' original production LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. Carol was the production assistant for SAArts' Stage Combat Showcase LOVE HURTS. She currently performs with SAArts' improv group YO' MAMAS COOKIN'. She thanks Sue, Candace and Michael for the opportunity to work behind the scenes and on stage in this beautiful production. |
 | CHARLES MICER (Understudy for Wally Webb April 28th and Bob Carter) is in his second year at HCC. This will be the second SAArts project he has participated in and he is delighted to be a part of it. He first appeared in SAArts' Stage Combat and Movement show LOVE HURTS. Charles has also performed in Bamberg, Germany where he played Dodger in the show OLIVER, was the understudy for Herald Hill in THE MUSIC MAN, among other productions. He would like to wish the best of luck to everyone in cast and crew and leave them with this saying, "Let the Winds of Fate take each one of you by your Wings so that you may Soar to the Heavens and gaze down upon the Path that has been Laid before You." |
 | LINDSEY NIXON (Emily Webb) recently graduated from Howard Community College with an AA in Theatre Performance, and will be transferring to Towson University in the Fall in hopes of double majoring in Theatre and Mass Communication. This is her sixth SAArts production and is currently in her third season with SAArts' improv group, Yo' Mama's Cookin'. Most recent performances include SAArts' Stage Combat Showcase LOVE HURTS and original production of LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. She would like to thank everyone for their hard work and support, and would like to thank Sue for this AMAZING opportunity. |
 | MIKE SACHS (Joe Stoddard) is very excited to be in yet another SAArts production. Mike has recently taken part in SAArts' original production of Letters to S.A.N.T.A. and Stage Combat Showcase Love Hurts, not to mention participating in his second season of Yo Mama's Cookin' improv group. It has been a long time since Mike has played a dramatic role, but he is giving it his all and having a great time. He would like to thank his family, his friends, and all supporters of the fine arts. |
 | CHRISTOPHER SERIO (Professor Willard) is a Math Instructor at Howard Community College. This is his first-ever experience with ensemble acting, although he has done some informal "one-man" shows impersonating historical figures. He says he feels truly blessed and inspired being allowed the privilege of working alongside such energetic and talented people! |
 | KYLE SESSIONS (Wally Webb) attends The Odyssey School where he plays long stick, mid-field on the Lacrosse Team, and participates in Flight Club, Robotics Club and Drama Club. He is playing the lead in his school play, PETER PAN. This is Kyle’s second time performing at HCC. He played Kili the Dwarf in the Rep Stage Actors' Institute's Pre-Teen production of THE HOBBIT. Kyle would like to thank Sue Kramer for giving him this opportunity. |
 | Gavin Shown (Joe Crowell and Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be in his seventh Student-Alumni Arts production. Gavin has enjoyed performing numerous characters in numerous SAArts productions, such as the recent LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. and LOVE HURTS. On the off time, Gavin is a student at Howard Community College, working towards his AA for Theatre Performance and Computer Support Technology. Gavin is and always will be thankful to Sue for giving him another opportunity to work with her, his fellow cast members for creating such a fun atmosphere, and his friends and family who have continued to support him. To Gavin, it means the world to him. |
 | WILLIAM STANLEY III (Constable Warren and Dramaturge) is a director, poet, playwright, songwriter, artist, actor, and jewelry designer. He was involved in three of the above guises in this year’s Student-Alumni Arts' Play Reading Series. Most recently at HCC he was seen briefly as Santa in SAArts' original production of LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. This is his third appearance in OUR TOWN, thanks Sue. |
 | NICHOLE C. WARD (Miss Martha Corcoran and Assistant Stage Manager) is a part time student here at Howard Community College and is working toward a degree in Spanish Education. This is her first stage appearance ever. She would like to thank her entire family for being so supportive of this endeavor. |
 | ALEX WEIN (Herbert Willard, Jr.) is in his first semester as a Theatre Performance major at HCC. Alex has not been on stage since he was a very young child. Inspired by some of HCC’s finest, he feels honored to be working with such a dedicated cast and production team. Alex is very thankful for being given this opportunity to take part in a great production and plans to stay a part of SAArts for the remainder of his time at HCC! |
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| Candace Cooper (Production Stage Manager) is very pleased to be a part of this spring's Student-Alumni Arts production of OUR TOWN. This is her second time stage managing for SAArts. Last semester she was a Co-Writer and Stage Manager for SAArts' original production of LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. "I'm so excited to be a part of SAArts and this play!" |
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| Janelle Broderick (Assistant Production Manager, Choral Co-Director) has been working with HCC's SAArts since the turn of the millennium. Having received her Associates Degrees in Theatre Performance and Music from HCC in 2001, Janelle transferred to UMBC and will receive her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies this May. Holding various roles such as performer, stage manager, props designer, and vocal coach for SAArts productions, many of Janelle*s fondest memories were made in the Theatre Outback; she joins the Student-Alumni Arts family in bidding adieu to their home of many years. |
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| JOSH COOKSON (Sound Designer) is neither a stranger to the HCC theaters nor to theatrical audio work, however, OUR TOWN is his first project as Sound Designer. Past Student-Alumni Arts involvement as Sound Board Operator include productions of LOVE HURTS, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE,and BEYOND DICK AND JANE. |
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| GAIA EIRICH (Seamstress) graduated from Juniata College in 2005 having spent a significant amount of credit and non-credit hours in its theater. She has won many performance and workmanship awards in local costume competitions over the past five years. She has also worked on a wide variety of shows, plays, and performances and is eager to continue her efforts in theatrical wardrobe. |
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| CATHY GILLEO (Props Designer) most recently designed props for SAArts original production of LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A., as well as assisted the costume designer (Penny Lemire) for Rep Stage Actors' Institute's summer teen and pre-teen productions of THE HOBBIT. She was involved with stage managing during the blossoming years of HCC's teen program, "Rising Stars," and also shared her talents as an Art Instructor for HCC's "Arts & Smarts" youth camp. |
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| SUSAN G. KRAMER (Director, Set Co-Designer) has been the Producer and Artistic Director of Howard Community College's Student-Alumni Arts since its inception. She extends armfuls of appreciation to those who have supported the essence of this process. She dedicates this production to the hundreds upon hundreds of wildly gifted and awe-inspiring folks she has had the pleasure of sharing the Outback with... for over a decade. |
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| ERIC MOORE (Light Designer and Master Electrician) recently designed the lights for SAArts' Stage Combat Showcase LOVE HURTS, in the Smith Theatre last February. He is currently Resident Master Electrician for all of Howard Community College's theatre entities, as well as serves as Interim Theatre Rental Technical Director. Recent M.E. work includes SAArts' productions of LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A., A CHRISTMAS CAROL, NOISES OFF, and for Rep Stage's productions of HAMLET and FULLY COMMITTED to name a few. Eric has also worked as an electrician at several other theatres in the area including Toby's Dinner Theatre, and Olney Theatre Center. |
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| KATHLEEN RUNEY (Scenic Charge Painter) Since finishing her MFA at the Hilberry Theatre of Wayne State University in Detroit, Kathleen has worked as a scenic designer and artist. She has taught scene painting at University of Michigan for four years and scene design at Adrian College. Some of the other highlights of her checkered career include technical director of Mackinaw Center Stage Theatre in Mackinaw City, MI, lead stage technician on the world*s largest stage at the MGM Grand, Reno, many summers as designer and scenic at nearby Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville, PA. To recover from being locked away in dark places, Kathleen devotes her free time to teaching skiing. |
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| Denise Umland (Costume Designer) is happy to back with HCC's Student-Alumni Arts where she has designed A Streetcar Named Desire, A Christmas Carol, Picasso at the Lapin Agile and ROMEO AND JULIET. She is the costumiere at Round House Theatre where she is designing the upcoming A Body of Water. She has worked at Olney Center for the Arts and Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) and Goucher College as a guest lecturer and costume shop manager. |
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| MICHAEL WOOD (Associate Artistic Director, Set Co-Designer, Wardrobe Manager) is HCC's Student-Alumni Arts Associate Artistic Director and Resident Costume and Prop Designer. He works full time as HCC's Arts and Humanities Production Office Supervisor and Prop and Wardrobe Manger. Most recent SAArts design credits include LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. (Set Dresser,) and A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Clown Costume & Make-Up Co-Design). Other recent SAArts projects include LETTERS TO S.A.N.T.A. as co-writer, and LOVE HURTS Stage Combat and Movement Showcase as dancer and combatant. |
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| WILLIAM YARBROUGH III (Co-Set Designer and Technical Director) has been acting, directing, and building sets in the Baltimore area for the past 15 years. He joined Howard Community College's technical theatre world about a year ago as Carpenter, then Master Carpenter, followed by Interim Technical Director. Now, Bill fills the role of HCC's Arts and Humanities full-time Technical Director. Most recently, Bill TD'd Rep Stage's productions of HAMLET and FULLY COMMITTED. |
