JOHN ANTONOV (Geoffrey) San Diego: Mad Animal Marat/Sade Ion Theater.  Jim Durang Durang! Northpark Vaudeville Theater. Elsewhere: Treplev The Seagull.  Herman Most Happy Fella Brooklyn Academy Music, Singer Music of Charles Aznavour Duplex Theatre, NYC, Osvald Ghosts, Aumerle Richard II, Barnaby Hello Dolly! (Boston Publik Theatre) and Covielle Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. Mr. Antonov is from the Central Leatherstocking region of New York.

JOHN DECARLO (Richard) This is John’s debut at SRT.  He was last seen in Beautiful Thing at Diversionary.  Other credits around town include Bent; Three Days or Rain; Echoes; Run for your Wife; The House of Yes and many more.  John would like to say thanks to all his family and friends.

MICHAEL ORAVEC (John) Mike was born and raised in rural New Jersey. He developed a passion for the theater in the eighth grade when an apparent height disadvantage kept him from continuing participation in lacrosse. Mike received his Bachelors degree in theater from the University of Richmond and has recently moved to San Diego. He is excited and honored to be a part of his first show in California. Favorite credits include Estragon in Waiting for Godot, Clifford in Sideman, and Ishmael in an original production of Moby Dick. Mike thanks his parents, past directors and Mr. Mac for cutting him from the Varsity Lacrosse team.

DANIELLE RHOADS (Alais) Danielle Rhoads is thrilled at the opportunity to be on stage at Scripps Ranch Theatre.  She was most recently seen as Shelby in Steel Magnolias at OnStage Playhouse. Other favorite roles include Heidi in The Heidi Chronicles, Miss Smith in Springtime For Henry, and Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of The Four. A big thank you to David for allowing her to be a part of this incredible show.  She would also like to thank the amazing cast for making her feel so welcome, "I am honored to be on stage with all of you."

CHARLIE RIENDEAU (Henry) Charlie is happy to be working at Scripps Ranch again.  You may have sen him last in Arsenic in Old Lace.  Other locations: Lion in Winter Premiere Production, Broadway Theatre, A Skull in Connemara, 6th @ Penn Theatre, Of Mice and Men Renaissance Theatre,  Duck Variations David Mamet, Measure for Measure and MacBeth Poor Players. Charlie has also served on the board of the Fritz theatre, and is also an accomplished theatre photographer.  Awards include: Patte - Lion In Winter, Patte – Of Mice and Men.

NICK SAMPSON (Philip) Nick is enjoying this opportunity to work with the great cast and crew of A Lion in Winter and grateful for the chance to explore the complex character of “Phillip.” Nick has been appearing in community theatre in North County for about a year and a half and is impressed with the professionalism of all associated with Scripps Ranch Theatre. In addition to his theatre activities, Nick is pursuing a film and television career and has completed two short films in recent months. He invites you to visit his website at www.nowcasting.com/nicksampson for updates.

DAVID AINSWORTH (Producer) is not new to SRT. He has served on the board last year and Produced Greetings.  David holds a BA degree in Humanities and a minor in Theater Arts from the University of San Diego, including a scholarship to study theatre at Oxford for a semester. In years past he has worked as a professional and amateur actor, has written two plays and also served in a production capacity in many shows in San Diego. He has also served on the board of ACT, as well as the grant-making arm of Biogen Idec (where he works by day). He is married to his lovely wife Marlene.

ANNA ASHMORE (Stage Manager) is very excited to be working as stage manager for Scripps Ranch Theatre again. Its her 3rd show here and currently not her last with them, as she’s been asked to stage manage our next show, Little Mary Sunshine.  She’s been doing theatre for 5 years now and plans on getting a Master’s degree in Stage Managing at UCSD. She’s done theatre at PowPAC, Westview High School and at Palomar College.

GORDON BERGHOLZ (Co-Producer, Sound Designer) is pleased to be working with Director David Kelso for the first time. "It's really an honor to be involved with someone who has directed some stellar productions in the greater San Diego theatre community". This is also the first time Gordon has worked with fellow Producer, David Ainsworth, "who brought his artistic talents to bear in this production". "I don't think we could have gotten this production off the ground without David's attention to detail in this endeavor". Gordon is also glad to be working with Jim Caputo again, who is responsible for the overall stage design for Lion in Winter.  Gordon would like to thank all of the great acting and production talent in beautiful San Diego and SoCal - "it's a pleasure to know and to work with all of you".

ROGER DREXLER (Property Master and Set Changer) Roger returns to SRT to recreate a part he has played several times on this stage.  Many of you will remember his work getting, setting, and cleaning the drinking glasses in Rumors. Who can forget his careful placement of the many tombstones leaves in the Cemetery Club? His craftsmanship highlighted the show Killjoy with the essential prop composed of thirty photographs carefully pieced together.  No one can forget the cleverly choreographed set-changers and prop-placers who provided the inspired dumb show between the scenes in Return Engagements, who aged along with the characters in the show.  That same level of skill and talent is applied for this production.

Charlie Riendeau

Henry

Danielle Rhoads

Alais

Michael Oravec

John

John Antonov

Geoffrey

John DeCarlo

Richard

Jill Drexler

Eleanor

Nick Sampson

Phillip

Producer

David Ainsworth

Co-Producer

Gordon Bergholz

Director

David Kelso

Stage Manager

Anna Ashmore

Assistant Director

Kaly McKenna

Dramaturg

Dick Emmet

Set Design

Jim Caputo

Lighting Design

Scott Padrick

Sound Design

Gordon Bergholz

Costume Design

Gretel Smith

Construction Manager

Chris Kennedy

Property Master

Roger Drexler

Set Dressing

Leslie Fitzpatrick, Rosemary King

Lighting / Sound Techs, Set Changers

Anna Ashmore, Jamie Haire, Roger Drexler, Sarah Rhodes,

Set Construction & Painting

Gil Savage, Tim Deaton, David Ainsworth, Karina Montgomery, Marlene Wendel

Photography

David Laube, Tony Eisenhower

Artistic Director

Jill Drexler

House Manager

Cindy Bassuk

Publicity

Mark Shapiro

Program

Sean Klope, Gil Savage, Julia Rhea

Opening Night Celebration

Yvette Casali, Lynn Savage

Reservations

Judy Splitgerber

Website

Gil Savage