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As Bees in Honey Drown - Cast and Crew

CREW

Nadine Lindseth (Producer)

This is Nadine’s second time producing at SRT. Her very first production was Little Mary Sunshine also at SRT and most recently she produced Cabaret at Onstage Playhouse. Nadine graduated from UCSD with a dual degree in theatre and dance and has generally worked as a stage manager for a variety of events all over San Diego. She thanks this talented cast/crew, RJ and all the volunteers for their help in putting these shows on and hopes you enjoy the show!  Much love to family and friends!

 

Raylene J. Wall (Director)

Raylene (RJ) is excited to be working with Nadine and Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) again after directing at other theatres around San Diego. Most recently, RJ directed Agnes of God at PowPAC (in Poway) and Cabaret at Onstage Playhouse (in Chula Vista) in 2007.  With almost 40 years experience in theatre, RJ has directed and designed sets for several award-winning productions at SRT including: Little Mary Sunshine (2006), Once Upon A Mattress (2004), Fatal Attraction (2003), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2002), Fences (2001, set design), Cemetery Club (1998), Pinocchio Comedia! (1997) and Play On! (1996).  Some of her other technical and directing credits in San Diego include: Cemetery Club (set design) at PowPAC, Beyond Therapy (lighting) at PowPAC, Godspell (directing and set design) at Onstage Playhouse, Taking Chances (set design and author) at Sledgehammer Theatre (for Arjay Productions);  Movie Queens (directing and set design), A Late Snow (directing and set design), and Truth and Beauty (directing and sound design) at Diversionary Theatre; and Everything in the Garden (lighting) at SRT.

 

Chad Oakley (Lighting Design)

Chad is happy to back at Scripps Ranch after stage managing "Play it Again Sam". He just finished producing "Ordinary People" at OnStage Playhouse. He also recently did lighting design for Cemetary Club at PowPAC. He is pleased to be lighting some great actors and working for the always excellent and challenging Raylene Wall.

 

Carolyn Wheat Koenig (Assistant Director)

While this is Carolyn’s third role as Assistant Director, it is her first production at Scripps Ranch Theatre.; most recently, she worked on Agnes of God at PowPAC.  Her most recent appearance on stage was at PowPAC in Night Watch, for which she earned an Aubrey nomination for her role as Elaine.  Carolyn has also received Aubrey nominations for her work in PowPAC’s Dial ‘M’ for Murder and OnStage’s Birthday Suite and Dancing at Lughnasa.  Other roles include: Ophelia in Hamlet, Bianca in The Taming of the Shrew, and Alice Sycamore in You Can’t Take It With You.

 

Debbie Blue (Costumes)

Debbie is excited to be doing costumes for SRT.  She previously did props for SRT’s production of The O’Connor Girls and helped some with the costumes.  As Bees in Honey Drown is her first time as an actual costumer.  With a cast of ten and numerous character and costume changes, this has been a challenge which she has enjoyed.  Debbie’s been to most of the thrift shops in the San Diego area and now knows where the majority of the clothing discount stores are and how to find a bargain.  She has enjoyed working with Raylene and the talented cast and crew.  She is looking forward to costuming other plays in the future. It’s been a rewarding experience.

 

Holly Stephenson (Stage Manager)

This production marks Holly’s first time working with Scripps Ranch Theatre.  While she is primarily known for acting (most recently as Hannah in Night of the Iguana at OnStage Playhouse),  she has had some experience working on shows, behind the scenes, around San Diego.  Holly would like to thank Raylene for giving her this great opportunity.  She would also like to thank the talented cast and crew for all of their hard work and for putting up with her.  An extra thank you goes out to Kat for stepping in and helping her out!  Enjoy the show!

 

Sharon Bowen (Sound Operator)

Sharon has been involved in theater for only a few years. (This is her second time at SRT having worked on costumes for Little Mary Sunshine two seasons ago.)She is usually a behind the scenes woman working as a stage manager but enjoys all aspects of the theatre. Special thanks to all her great friends!

 

Sharon Boskovich (Lighting Operator)

Sharon is pleased to be returning to the technical booth for the fourth time this season.  She has been the lighting operator for six previous plays at SRT, the most recent being the staged reading of The Madwoman of Chaillot.   Sharon has also been involved in other local theater projects as an actor, assistant director and producer.  For her "day job," Sharon is a speech pathologist with the Mountain Empire Unified School District.

 

 

CAST

Rob Conway (Evan Wyler)

Rob is a resident of Scripps Ranch and is very excited to be performing so close to home.  He was most recently seen around San Diego as “Reverend Shannon” in The Night of the Iguana, as “Ralphie Parker” in a staged reading of A Christmas Story and in an Aubrey Award winning role of “Adam” in The Shape of Things. Other local theatrical credits include Mambo Italiano, Tall Tale in the AASD Festival and Pieces in the Fritz Blitz. Rob has also appeared in local television commercials, minor roles in independent films and background in several movies and television shows.  Rob would like to thank Raylene for her top-notch direction, confidence and vision. He would also like to thank all of his friends for their uncompromising support and the patrons for their much-appreciated support of community theater!

 

Karla Francesca (Alexa Vere de Vere)

Karla is happy to be back on the stage at Scripp's Ranch Theatre. Other credits here include Perfect Wedding, Scapino!, Blithe Spirit, and most recently, Play It Again, Sam. She graduated from UCSD with a degree in theater, and has enjoyed working at other theaters around town including North Coast Rep, PowPAC, 6th@Penn, and OnStage Playhouse. She is currently working on developing her screenplay entitled, "My Man, His Juice, and Life of a Cue-ball".  Love to Family and Friends for their endless support.

 

Brian P. Evans (Mike Stabinsky)

Brian is making his debut at Scripps Ranch.  A graduate of San Diego State University with an MFA in Musical Theatre and an intern at the Royal National Theatre in London, Brian has been seen in San Diego most recently at OnStage Playhouse in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) as the one who gets the wig and in Cabaret as Cliff.  Other favorite roles include Mozart in Amadeus, Nicodemus/Lady Enid in The Mystery of Irma Vep, Judas in Godspell, Schroeder in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, the Producer in Six Characters in Search of an Author, Brad in The Rocky Horror Show, Mickey in The Normal Heart, Antonio in The Tempest, and Freddie/Philip in Noises Off!

 

Anthony D. Bell (Morris Kaden)

Anthony was born and raised right here in sunny San Diego. Anthony first got the acting bug when he was 13 years old and has been active in theater for the last six years. Some of Anthony’s theatrical credits include Bench Warmers, The Red Lamp, Prodigal Son, Poet of  The People, Passion & Honey, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Sassy(Sarah Vaughn) and the role of Ma’ Deah in Black Girl. His film credits include My Secret Body Guard, Beat Down, Diana Payne and Batwomen vs. Catgirl. TV credits include Bail Bonds commercial on BET and Free Plasma.com commercial. Anthony’s current goal is to be able to leave his full time profession as a banker and become a full time actor in Hollywood.

 

Robin Dye (Morris Kaden’s Secretary)

Robin is thrilled to be making her debut with Scripps Ranch Theatre! She has been performing since she was a child and has appeared on stage in productions of Guys and Dolls, Inherit the Wind, Gypsy, Stage Door, Tom Jones, Look Homeward Angel, Hansel & Gretel, Oklahoma, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Were You There?, Elvis and the Angels, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and A Christmas Story. She has also had the opportunity to direct productions of Adam & Eve, The Pipe in the Feilds, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Robin wishes to thank the cast and crew for their warm welcome and fun times!

 

Tyler Herdklotz (Skunk)

Tyler is excited to be performing in his first production at Scripps Ranch Theatre. He has previously worked with D.J. Sullivan in a staged reading of "THE CATONSVILLE 9". He's currently also in the production of Tony and Cleo at 6th@Penn Theatre. He enjoys the smell of fresh laundry, moonlit nights, and the company of very rich women.

 

   

Ryan Murphy (Ronald/Enrique)

Ronald is currently attending Miramar College and hopes to transfer to UCLA next semester. This is his first time appearing at Scripps Ranch Theatre but he has been in numerous shows and short film projects. He would love to thank his family and friends for their continued support of his dream.

 

Janet Kelly (Greek Chorus)

Since graduating from Larry Goodman’s Actors Studio 11 years ago, Janet has played everything from the Virgin Mary to an ax murderer on San Diego stages. Her all-time favorite role was the leading lady in It’s My Party and I’ll Die if I Want To, an interactive murder mystery comedy that enjoyed a one-year run with H.I.T. Productions in La Mesa.  She was last seen in La Pastorela de la Estrella at the Old Globe in 2006, and she is delighted to be returning to SRT, where she has appeared in five productions and has won two SRT Best Actress Awards for performances in The Man Who Came to Dinner and Play On. By day, she is happily employed as a merchandiser/writer in East County

Lisa Palmer (Greek Chorus)

Lisa has acted in various on-stage and on-camera productions in San Diego and Denver, Colorado, where she lived previously. She performed with the Fault Line Theatre in the comedic one-acts The Art of Detection and Timid. Her Denver credits include the lead role of Vera Claythorne in the murder mystery Ten Little Indians and the flighty and fun supporting role of Essie Carmichael in You Can’t Take it With You. Lisa’s on-camera experience includes the lead in Bad Guy One, an independent feature film shot in various parts of San Diego County. She has also acted in a number of student film projects. Lisa is enjoying her “multiple personalities” in As Bees in Honey Drown and hopes to be part of future SRT productions.

 

 

 

Rena Lyon (Greek Chorus)

Rena graduated with a degree in theater from Wright State University, upon moving to California she has worked with North Coast Rep; 6th@Penn; and is part of Chronos Theater Group. She has played Erica in SubUrbia; a loopy pychologist in Beyond Therapy; and various characters from The Search for Intelligent Life in The Universe. She wished to thank her parents for their encouragement and her husband for his support.

 

 

04/09/2008 12:17 PM