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Gaskell, J.D. 781-942-0842 * Email: [email protected] Tony Rocha — Jesus Tony has performed in a number of productions with ACTORS inc and Play by Play- ers theatre groups but was most recently seen as Lamar in AI’s production of Godspell and before that as George in PbP’s, The Philadelphia Story . Over the years Tony has sung with Lowell’s own Spindle City Singers and performed with choral groups, bands, and as a soloist. Along with his lovely wife Laura, their children and grandson, Tony lives in Dracut and proudly dedicates his performance tonight to them and his mother, Mrs. Julia Rocha of Lowell. Joan Ruzzo — Renee Joanie recently appeared with ACTORS inc in GodSpell and as the reporter in the hilari- ous comedy, Sandbag, Stage Left . She has been seen locally as Miss Ouiser in Steel Magno- lias , and Vera in Female Odd Couple , and has acted with the Nashua Theater Guild, most recently as Poins in Henry IV . She is very excited to be able to work with such a tal- ented cast and crew. Joanie lives in Hudson NH with her niece Amanda and her very special cat, Sam. Production Staff Director Rebecca Shanahan-Galligani Producer Mark Gracy Technical Director Rebecca Shanahan-Galligani Stage Manager Alexandrea Johnson Set Design and Construction Steven Galligani Costumes Marie DiCaccio & Marilyn Santamour Props Corinne Drake& Matt Thomas Advertising and Playbill Charles Gracy & Mary Willliams Tickets Rhonda Pare & Marie DiCaccio Set Crew Melanie Thomas & Ralene Rousseau House Manager Ann Elfert House Staff Debbie Fee, Rhonda Pare, Amanda Ruzzo Lobby Display Matt Thomas Who’s Who in the Cast Act I Rob Clark — Manolo Rob is a life long Sacred Heart Parish resident of Lowell. This is Rob’s third per- Olive Madison’s Riverside Drive apartment formance with ACTORS inc Rob was cast as Jeffrey in Godspell and as Barry the Bailiff in Sandbag, Stage Left. Rob has also performed in several shows as part of the A hot summer’s night Play by Players Theater Group. The Foreigner, Night of the Bully, You can’t Take it with you, Lend me a Tenor, and more recently in Cole Porter. Rob also performs with Stand- ing Room Only Players (SRO). This year is the 20 th Anniversary of SRO and Rob has been a member of the group for 19 years. What a run!!! Rob is extremely Act II pleased to part of Female Odd Couple . A special thanks to my wife Ralene for all she does to keep me smiling and happy. Ain’t life grand!!!! A big hug to my rehearsal Scene 1: Two weeks later, about 11:00 pm partner Molly Malone. Thees has bean berry berry mucho monto basante bien!! Muchas Gracias Scene 2: A few days latter, about 8:00 pm Lisa Cosseboom —Vera Scene 3: The next evening, about 7:30 pm Lisa is delighted to be a part of this talented cast and crew and is excited to have the opportunity to re-create the role of Vera! She was recently seen in the Actors inc's production of Godspell - dancing, singing and “crawling” her way through! Also with ACTORS inc, she played Gretel in Sandbag, Stage Left . Some of her favorite roles include Maggie in Lend Me a Tenor , Sylvia in Steppin' Out and Gloria in Damn Synopsis Yankees . She has performed with the Mugford Street Players, North Regional Thea- tre Workshop as well as the Greater Boston Association for Retarded Citizens in Everett. Lisa has appeared in such musicals as 42nd Street , Guys and Dolls , My Fair A remake of Neil Simon's long-running Broadway comedy, The Odd Couple Lady , Li'l Abner and Sweet Charity. She has directed and choreographed children's centers around two divorced woman who live together, but can't stand each theater, most recently, Disney's Jungle Book for Kids for a local elementary other's habits. school. She also co-choreographed Stage One's productions of Pinnochio and Grease . Thank you Becca – What FUN! Thanks to the R&R, B&B…my second Simon himself updated the script in the mid '80s to an all female version starring Rita Moreno and Sally Struthers in the Madison/Unger roles. Neil home - I don’t know what I’d do without you guys! Simon's famous update of his contemporary classic starts with a group of Laura Crouch — Sylvie women friends playing their regular game of Trivial Pursuit. This marks Laura's first performance with ACTORS inc and her first full-length This week, the coterie is meeting at the apartment of Olive Madison, a play in more than ten years. She last appeared in Theater@First's 2006 festival of divorcee who freely admits to being a slob: "I leave a mess when I read a one acts in Somerville. After such a long absence from the stage, she hopes to per- book." Late to arrive is Florence Unger, a stickler for detail who would try form in play, after play, after play, after play...She wishes to thank Eric for all of his the patience of a saint, and who has unfortunately just become separated love and support and Clementine for all the games of fetch. from her husband. As life would have it, the slob and the fuss-budget decide Dianna Lesanto — Mickey to room together -- with hilarious results! Dianna could be last seen in Actors inc’s production of Sandbag Stage Left as Edwena Within days, Florence's obsessive habits start taking their toll on Olive and Bury. She has also performed in musicals such as 42nd Street (Maggie Jones), The their friends. The only remedy Olive can think of (a pair of brothers from Sound of Music (Sister Sophia), Hello Dolly , and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Barcelona) disastrously backfires, and the two women are forced to agree on Dreamcoat . Dianna is excited about the opportunity to perform with ACTORS inc one thing -- even the best of friends sometimes make the worst of again in The Female Odd Couple , and looks forward working with such a great cast roommates. and director. Much love to my family and friends who support me in doing some- thing I so love. Who’s Who in the Cast Rebecca Shanahan-Galligani — Director Becca has played Maggie in 42nd Street , Jackie in Me and My Girl , Jack's Mother in Into the Woods, Clairee in Steel Magnolias , and Tituba in The Crucible . Her directing credits include: You Can't Take it With You at WIT, We're All in This Together and The Wiz at Wheelock College. Becca also worked as a technical production assistant for the Wheelock Family Theatre for 7 seasons, working on over 21 productions. Becca was most recently seen in GODSPELL & Sandbag Stage Left playing Emily Cling. Alexandrea (Alex) Johnson - Assistant Director Alexandrea (Alex) Johnson, has been a performer from day one. She has been active in tap, jazz, modern, and African dance styles. But mostly, Alex has been a vocal per- former. As a member of the Tucson Girls’ Chorus, from ages 8-16, Alex has been able to tour both nationally (singing in Carnegie Hall with the National Youth Choir) and internationally. She continued her singing career throughout high school and col- lege, as a means of staying sane while studying Mechanical Engineering. She has per- formed in the musicals H.M.S. Pinafore and Guys and Dolls . Alex has always been in the foreground of the performance scene, and is excited to finally understand what goes on back stage. Corinne Drake - Florence Corinne is a veteran performer/director/choreographer who comes with an impres- sive list of theatre experience. Corinne recently directed and choreographed Godspell for ACTORS inc Some of her major roles include Velma Kelly in Chicago (EMACT Award for Best Supporting Actress), Anita in West Side Story , Bonnie in Anything Goes, Charity in Sweet Charity , Adelaide in Guys & Dolls , Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret , Golde in Fiddler on the Roof , Aunt Eller in Oklahoma , Edna Edison in Prisoner on Second Avenue (Pro-Am Stage), Truvy in Steel Magnolias , Mavis in Stepping Out , Mrs.