John D. Culver, Jr.  (Dr. Bradman )

John is honored to be returning to SRT and working with such an accomplished cast. Other SRT appearances include Scapino and Arsenic and Old Lace. Other productions elsewhere include: A Christmas Carol (Scrooge), Twelfth Night (Malvolio), As You Like It (Duke Sr. and Duke Fredrick), Camping With Henry & Tom (Thomas Edison) and Cocoanuts (Willie “The Shill”). When not performing on stage, John is in private practice as a civil litigation attorney in San Diego. As always, John would like to thank his wonderful wife, Theresa, for her love, patience and support.

Karla Francesca  (Elvira Condomine)

Kate Hewitt  (Edith)

 Kate is just tickled to be making her SRT debut as Edith. She was most recently seen as Mother Superior in the Aubrey winning production of Nunsense at Lamplighter's. Recent favorite moments include directing Taking Leave and Beau Jest, also at Lamplighter's, playing Yente in Fiddler on the Roof at Starlight and performances in A Little Night Music (Desiree), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfn (Martha) and Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You (Sister Mary) which went to the National AACT Conference and came home a winner. Enjoy!

Dana Hooley (Madame Arcati)

 Dana is truly tickled to debut at SRT in this Coward classic under the excellent direction of Brian Salmon. Recent stage: Androcles and the Lion (Old Globe); A Wake (Sledgehammer) (San Diego Union Top Production); The Winslow Boy (Lamb’s Players) (San Diego Critics’ Circle, Patti Best Ensemble), Lear on the Border (San Diego Rep), The Chairs (Sledgehammer) (Playbill Outstanding Lead Actress), The Maids, Mysterious Mr. Love (6th @ Penn), and Blessed Pacifica, and Eternally Bad (San Diego Ballet)

Kelly Lapczynski  (Ruth Condomine)

In what is quickly becoming a fall tradition, this is Kelly’s third production of “Blithe Spirit.” Although she thinks she might keep going until she has played every part, the odds are good that if she ever finds herself best suited to the role of Charles, she’ll retire. Thanks to Director Brian Salmon for casting her this time around. A Nashville native, Kelly has been seen locally in The Odd Couple (female versions), Move Over, Mrs. Markham; and Boy Gets Girl – earning two Aubrey Awards and a nomination, respectively. Kelly thanks the cast and crew for the laughs, Orrick for the love, and parental fold for patronal support. Enjoy the show.  

Frank F. Remiatte  (Charles Condomine)

Frank is happy to be back at SRT. Most recently Frank was seen as Captain Big Jim in Little Mary Sunshine. Other SRT credits inclue, Once Upon a Mattress, Arsenic & Old Lace, Return Engagements, Lend Me a Tenor, and How to Succeed in Business… Other San Diego credits include, Gordon Miller in Moonlight’s production of Room Service, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown., Move Over Mrs.
Markham andG.I. Holiday Jukebox at PowPAC. Wizard of Oz, Evita, and South Pacific at Starlight Musical Theater and They’re Playing Our Song at Coronado Playhouse. Love and Thanks to my one and only, as always.

Allison Wright  (Violet Bradman)

Tim Deaton  (Producer)  

Tim is making his third appearance as Producer at SRT. Previous credits includeLend Me a Tenor and Rumors. During his seven-plus years at SRT, Tim has served in a number of capacities, including crew member, associate producer, producer, stage manager, and set builder. Tim would like to thank his friends and family for their continued love and support.

Elan Elvaiah  (Associate Producer)

Elan is making his Scripps Ranch Theatre debut as Associate Producer. Although, Elan has acted in several High School plays and TV short films, his passion lies working "behindthe- scenes". He has worked as set builder, lighting & sound technician and crew for productions in San Diego, NYC, and Israel. He also has been involved in movie making, primarily special effects. Elan's other arts lie in: Dance, Magic, Martial Arts (Second Degree Black Belt), and Music (composing and playing). He is thrilled to be part of SRT family and looks forward to working on future SRT productions.

Brian Salmon  (Director)  

Brian is making his SRT debut as director of Blithe Spirit. Other theatrical experience includes: North Coast Repertory Theatre; Just Between Ourselves, Born in the Gardens, The Film Society, Intimate Exchanges, The Real Inspector Hound, Blithe Spirit, Relatively Speaking, Rumors (Critics’ Circle Award), and Tiny Alice. For Moonlight Amphitheater; My Fair Lady (Best Performance by a Lead Actor) and Me and My Girl. For San Diego Actors’ Theatre; The Perfect Party. For The Bowery Theatre; Otherwise Engaged, When Ya Comin’ Back, Red Ryder?, and The Norman Conquests. For Blackfriars Theatre, What the Butler Saw (Dramalogue Award). For Sledgehammer Theatre; Seduced, 7, The Shadowy Waters, No Time Like the Present, Peter Pan, The Chimes, Tattoo Girl, My Marriage to Ernest Borgnine, and Kid Simple. For San Diego Repertory Theatre; Titus Andronicus and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. For The Old Globe Theatre; Henry V, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, You Can’t Take It with You, Full Circle and Witness for the Prosecution.

Enid Munk  (Assistant Director/Stage Manager)  

Enid makes her debut as AD/SM in this fabulous production of Blithe Spirit. Her previous experience includes producing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Isn’t it Romantic. (PowPAC). She was also the assistant director for Wrong Turn at Lungfish, Sabrina Fair, and Breath of Spring. (PowPAC) Enid hasn’t always been behind the scenes; she played The Collector in PowPAC’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the nosy neighbor in Mira Mesa’s Bride of Brackenloch and Portia Milligram, the attorney in Deathtrap. Enid is excited to join the cast and crew and hopes that you have an enjoyable time.

Mia Bane Jacobs  (Lighting Designer)  

Mia Bane Jacobs has been designing in San Diego since 1996. Originally from New Hampshire, Mia moved to San Diego to enjoy the culture and theater in the "big" city. Her recent design credits include Hamlet with New Village Arts Theater, The Bungler and Halpern & Johnson at the North Coast Repertory Theater, Fall with Moxie Theater and Valhalla with the Diversionary Theater. Mia recently received a Billie Award for her lighting design for San Diego Junior Theater's production of Zombie Prom. She is very pleased to be working with Scripps Ranch Theater and their summer production of Blithe Spirit.

Chris Kennedy (Scene Designer)  

Chris is delighted to be working with Scripps Ranch Theatre again. He is the Technical Director for La Jolla Playhouse and entertains his design habit when he can. His designs have been seen in the Scene Design and Stage Lighting, 8th Ed. textbook and also have been mentioned on the national AP wire. Chris holds a BFA in Drama from prestigious Carnegie Mellon University.  

Rosemary King  (Scenic Artist)

Rosemary started painting scenery for On Stage Playhouse in 1978 for the production of All the Way Home. She has participated in the painting, construction, designing of sets for Scripps Ranch Community Theatre, Clairemont Players, OnStage, Poway and Coronado Playhouse for dozens of plays and has received numerous Aubrey nominations and awards. Rosemary says. “This is a work of love and I will continue to do what I can for as long as I can.”