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CAST

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Adapted by Chris Sergel,

from the Novel by Harper Lee

Directed by Paul Meacham StageManager China Hayzer

**TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD**
Tara Bowles Chuck Caudill Janie Cunningham Drew Cranisky Fran DeCesare Jonathan Dewberry Greg Giblin Mary Ann Hay P. Jean-Phillipe Brittany Knoll Tom LiTrenta John Little Jeff Lowcher Brian Maslow Alison Nidam Rob O'Brien Joanes Prosper Cliff Spies Connor Spies Mildred Teague Mark Yablonsky

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Jean Louise Finch (Scout)    Jane Cunningham
Jeremy Finch (Jem)              Drew Cranisky
Atticus Finch                        John Little *
Calpurnia                             Pharah Jean-Philippe
Maudie Atkinson                  Mary Ann Hay *
Stephanie Crawford             Fran De Cesare
Mrs. Dubose                        Tara Bowles
Arthur Radley (Boo)             Tom Li Trenta
Charles Baker Harris (Dill)   Connor Spies
Heck Tate                            Chuck Caudill, Jr.
Judge Taylor                         Greg Giblin
Reverend Sykes                    Jonathan Dewberry
Mayella Ewell                       Alison Nidam
Bob Ewell                             Brian Maslow
Walter Cunningham               Jeff Lowcher
Mr. Gilmer                           Cliff Spies
Tom Robinson                      Joanes Prosper
Nathan Radley                      Tom LiTrenta
Townspeople                        Brittany Knoll
                                              Robert O’Brien
                                              Mildred Teague
                                              Mark Yablonsky
*Members of Actors Equity Association

TARA BOWLES (Mrs. DuBose)--is marking her first stage appearance with TAT as "Mrs. Dubose" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. She has worked as an actress, director and teacher. Ms. Bowles was last seen as "Eula Louise" in NIGHT DUTY, an original play she dircted for the Gotham Players in NYC. Other NY productions include PENTHOUSE LEGEND, THE COUNTRY WIFE, FOOL FOR LOVE, AND WAITING FOR LEFTY. She studied at
the Stella Adler conservatory of Acting and taught for Miss Adler in NYC and LA. Ms. Bowles also taught at the National Shakespeare Conservatory, and the L'Ecole Cantonale D'Art, a school for film makers in Lausanne, Switzerland.

CHUCK CAUDILL, JR. (Heck Tate)--is making his first stage appearance with TAT as "Heck Tate" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Mr. Caudill is a retired Navy commander. He is a founding member of Tempest Productions in Hoboken, NJ, and is in the MFA Program at the Actors Studio Drama School. Mr. Caudill also studied at Herbert Berghoff Studios and with master acting teachers: Ron Leibman, Elizabeth Kemp and Sandy Dennis. Stage credits include I DO, I DO, LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, 1776, PYGMALION and DRACULA. He resides in Jackson, NJ with his wife Pam and children John and Beth

JANE CUNNINGHAM (Scout)--plays "Scout" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. She is a sophomore at Wallkill Valley Reg. HS, Hardyston, NJ. Ms. Cunningham was a member of TAT’s 2002 Intern Company, performing in TARRADIDDLE TRAVELS. She has performed in WV productions, playing “Dorothy” in THE WIZARD OF OZ and “Louisa Von Trapp” in THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Other stage credits include “Wagon Wheels West,” TOM SAWYER, and the title role in SNOW WHITE. Ms.Cunningham has been involved in chorus and band since fourth grade. She attended dance classes for four years. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, hanging out with her friends, swimming, the trampoline, and riding the trails on her quad.

DREW CRANISKY (Jem)-- appears as "Jem" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. A sophomore at Wallkill Valley Reg. HS,Hardyston, Mr. Cranisky has appeared in over twenty community and school productions. In March he performed in TAT’s Student Intern presentation of TARRADIDDLE TRAVELS for AT&T’s 6th Annual Family Week at the Theater. His most recent role at WV was the “Tin Man” in THE WIZARD OF OZ. Other roles include “Howard” in INHERIT THE WIND at Cornerstone Playhouse, “Friederich” in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at WVRHS, “Jack” in the musical, JACK AND THE GIANT, presented by Little Lost Arts, and, as a member of the season 2001 TAT Intern Acting Company, he played “Lord Old” in THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES.

FRAN DECESARE (Miss Stephanie)-- is making her first stage appearance with TAT as "Stefanie Crawford" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD . Ms. DeCesare most recently appeared at the NY Comedy Club with the improv comedy troupe “The Grown-Ups Playground.” She has also appeared in several independent films. Ms. DeCesare holds a BFA in Speech and Theater and also studied at Herbert Berghoff Studios with Mr. Berghoff. Currently she is teaching acting and playwriting for children through the Playwrights Theater in Madison and with the Shoestring Players at Rutgers University, New Brunswick.

JONATHAN DEWBERRY (Reverend Sykes)-- is making his first stage appearance with TAT as "Reverend Sykes" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Mr. Dewberry is an accomplished actor, director and singer. His extensive credits include BLUES FOR MISTER CHARLIE at Judson Memorial Church, NYC, HAMLET with the American Globe Theater, ALL KINDS OF PEOPLE, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, “Jason” in MEDEA, and “Judas Iscariot” in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Recent TV appearances include Saturday Night Live and As the World Turns. Directing credits include IN WHITE AMERICA, NO EXIT, THE TROJAN WOMEN, and ANYTHING GOES. He has toured regionally with his one-man show honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., MINE EYES HAVE SEEN THE GLORY. Thank you, God, for the blessings. Love to Lady Sarah.

GREG GIBLIN (Judge Taylor)--plays "Judge Taylor" in TAT's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He appeared for the first time with TAT as Greg in ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN. He has performed as part of many singing groups and has worked on numerous musicals and plays throughout the Northeast and the Midwest since the mid 1960’s. His most memorable performances were the jazz masses performed with Duke Ellington in 1968 and 1969 and touring with Jimmy Sturr’s Christmas show in 1998 and 1999. His favorite musical theater roles include “Juan Peron” in EVITA, “Colonel Gilweather’’ in SOMETHING'S AFOOT, and “Marcus Lycus” in A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM done in Monroe, NY. He was selected the best supporting actor in a musical in 1992 by The Times Herald-Record for his creation of the character “Rhino Wino” in the original musical EARTHBOUND. Mr. Giblin’s stage career has also covered a wide range of roles in both comedies and dramas. He has played “John Hale” in THE CRUCIBLE, “Big Daddy” in CAT ON A HOT TINE ROOF, as well as leads in THUNDER ROCK, PROMETHEUS BOUND, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE. He recently completed a run as “Sheridan Whiteside” in THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER. Greg runs his own small production company. He lives with his wife, Beverly. They have three sons in college.

MARY ANN HAY (Miss Maudie)-- will play Sally Talley in Lanford Wilson's Pulitzer-Prize winning TALLEY'S FOLLY and Diane in the world premiere of Judylee Oliva's ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR in TAT's SEASON 2002. Ms. Hay is very happy to be working again at TAT where she was seen last year as Maureen in THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE. Other theatre credits include Bessie in MARVIN'S ROOM, also for Tri-State; the first National Company of EVITA directed by Harold Prince; the last National Company of A CHORUS LINE directed by Michael Bennett; Popeye in THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST;Minnie Fay in THE MATCHMAKER and "Agnes" in GEORGE M!, along with many other roles in the theatre, film, TV and commercials. She has recently directed MUSIC MAN, JR., GUY & DOLLS, JR, ANNIE, JR. and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, JR. in collaboration with ArtsConnection and Music Theatre International in New York City. She is a member of SAG, AFTRA, AEA, Theatre Artists Workshop of Westport and Polaris North in New York City. Mary Ann thanks Paul, Patricia and all involved with TAT for these wonderful opportunities and her family and friends for their loving support.

PHARAH JEAN-PHILIPPE (Calpurnia)-- is making her first stage appearance with TAT as Calpurnia in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Her stage credits include THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, MONSTERS AND MARVELS, SEA ISLAND NIGHTMARE, FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, PARADOX IN GAY MINOR and JAMAICA. Ms. Jean-Philippe has worked in film, television, industrials and commercials. She studied with Ariane Brandt, Bill Duke, and Jeanne Kaplan of HB Studios. She is a member of the New Jersey Repertory Company. Ms. Jean-Philippe would like to thank all of her family and friends for their support and Jesus, her Lord God and Savior, from which all blessings flow (Lam 3:21-23).

BRITTANY KNOLL (Townsperson, off-stage voice)-- A freshman at WVRHS, Ms. Knoll joined TAT’s intern company last season in TARRADIDDLE TRAVELS. In March she reprised her role in TAT’s Student Intern presentation of TARRADIDDLE TRAVELS for AT&T’s 6th Annual Family Week at the Theater. Ms. Knoll is portraying various characters in TAT's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. She is a member of WV chorus and select chorus and was in WV’s production, THE WIZARD OF OZ. At Franklin Elementary School, she was in THE LITTLE MERMAID and The White Rabbit in ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Brittany was in the Franklin Elem. School chorus and select chorus. She studied jazz at Dance Expression. Brittany plays the French horn and enjoys horsebackriding.

TOM LI TRENTA (Nathan & Boo Radley,Off-stage voice, ASM)-- is making his first stage appearance with TAT as Boo Radley, Nathan Radley, and part of the Mob in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He has appeared as a stereotypical American boyfriend for the Japanese TV show “Tell Me Amigo,” as “Bob” in LOOSE KNIT at Highland Stage, and on “The Ricki Lake Show.” A lifelong Sussex-Wantage resident, his talents include writing, drawing, photography, freestyle rapping, and videomaking. He plans on a prolific film acting career and world travel. But he will always give back to the town that shaped him.

JOHN LITTLE (Atticus Finch)-- is delighted to return to Tri-State Actors Theater as Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. A long-time member of Actors Equity Association, he played Pato in THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE during Season 2001, and returned in 2002 as Matt Friedman in TALLEY'S FOLLY and HB Larson in the world premiere of ON THE SHOWROOM FLOOR. Last season, he also played Atticus in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at the Theatre Project in Massachusetts, and Wargrave in TEN LITTLE INDIANS at Worcester Foothills Theatre. He is a Yale School of Drama graduate and has worked at regional theaters across the country and in Europe. In New York he was in TOO NOBLE BROTHERS, produced by the Public Theatre, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS at the New Federal Theatre, and DEAR OSCAR at the Perry Street Theatre. Mr. Little’s regional work includes MAJOR BARBARA at Yale Rep, PYGMALION at Syracuse Stage, NOISES OFF at the Barter Theater, OUT OF ORDER at Paper Mill Playhouse, GLIMMERGLASS at Goodspeed and PRIVATE LIVES and SPRINGTIME FOR HENRY at Centenary Stage. He has toured New York in ANGEL STREET, New England in LIGHT UP THE SKY and Canada in SCROOGE. At the Lycian Centre in Sugar Loaf, he played Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA and Col. Gilweather in SOMETHING’S AFOOT. Last summer he was in TAKING STEPS and THE PRICE at the Summer Theatre at Mt. Holyoke College, THE WEIR at New Century Theatre, OUR TOWN and CAPTAINS AND COURAGE at the AmeriCulture Arts Festival. John lives in NYC with his wife Amy and children Eleonora and Joel.

JEFF LOWCHER (Mr. Cunningham)-- is pleased to be making his theatrical debut with TAT as Walter Cunningham in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He has appeared in a variety of roles for several independent film productions, HBO’s The Sopranos, as well as, corporate industrail video projects, commercials and commerical print.

BRIAN MASLOW (Bob Ewell)-- is making his first stage appearance withTAT as "Bob Ewell" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He graduated from the Mason Gross School of the Arts with a BM in music performance. Mr. Maslow also studied acting at the School for Film and TV in NYC. Most recently, he worked in the feature film “Mona Lisa Smile” starring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst and Julia Stiles. He is a resident of Byram and aspires to a professional career in film, TV, and theater.

ALISON NIDAM (Mayella Ewell)-- is making her first stage appearance with TAT as Mayella Ewell in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. She is a graduate of The College of St. Elizabeth with a BA in English and French Literature. Ms. Nidam served as assistant director for a production of I HATE HAMLET at Pax Amicus Theater in Budd Lake.

ROBERT O’BRIEN (Townsperson, Off-stage voice)-- is making his first stage appearance with TAT as a Townsperson in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.. He began acting as a pre-teen. Mr. O’Brien’s school year shows include the lead role in HAMLET and smaller parts in FINIAN’S RAINBOW, CAROUSEL, and THE CRUCIBLE. He received several awards in Dramatic Interpretation at forensic competitions during high school. Mr. O’Brien holds a Bachelors Degree from Colorado State Universities College of Forestry and he works in outdoor recreation.

JOANES PROSPER (Tom Robinson)-- is making his first stage appearance with TAT as Tom Robinson in
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD . He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. Some of his off-Broadway stage credits include THE MAKING OF THE BLACK MAN at the Theatre for the New City, A DIFFERENT HOPE at Carnegie Hall, GETTING OUR PROPS at B. Smiths, and THE BOX at Roger Furman Theatre. Mr. Prosper’s television appearances include “Sex in the City,” “Oz,” and “Ed.” Film work includes several shorts and two feature films. He is currently wrapping production on the feature film “Women at Steak” and stars in the film, “Behind the Ropes.” Mr. Prosper would like to thank God, his family, friends and manager for their support. He also gives huge thanks to TAT for this opportunity.

CLIFF SPIES (Mr. Gilmer)-- portrays Mr. Gilmer in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD this season. He first worked with TAT as a reader in TAT’s New Plays Reading Series in 2002. Mr. Spies recently appeared at Highland Stage as “Lee” in TRUE WEST. Mr. Spies studied acting and set design at Davis & Elkins College and acting at The Herbert Bergoff Studios with Austin Pendleton, Word Baker and others. He has appeared in TARTUFFE, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, and SHENANDOAH. Mr. Spies appeared as “Claude” in HAIR at The Craig Theater. He also writes poetry, short fiction and does feature writing for the Blairstown Press.

CONNOR SPIES (Dill)-- is making his acting debut and first stage appearance with TAT as Dill in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. A 3rd grader at Lafayette School, he lives in Lafayette, NJ with his Mom, Dad and sister Marlena. He enjoys Cub Scouts, reading Harry Potter novels and Lego creations. When Connor grows up he wants to buy a Class “A” Pusher motor home, “travel the states,” and be a NASCAR groupie.

MILDRED TEAGUE (Townsperson)-- appears for the first time with TAT as a Townsperson in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. Ms. Teague is an educator who has always been a patron of the arts. Most of her artistic expression, however, has been in the area of music and she now welcomes the opportunity to expand her horizons by appearing for the first time with Tri-State Actors Theater.

MARK J. YABLONSKY (Townsperson)-- is appearing for the first time with TAT as a Townsperson in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. He has appeared in various shows and musicals in the past, including JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, BYE, BYE BIRDIE, ME AND MY GIRL, and YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. A writer by trade, he is presently a tour guide with the Franklin Mineral Museum, as well as a freelance journalist. With great love, Mark is dedicating this performance to his late parents, Roslyn and Isadore, and also his late brother, Stanley.

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