Three Performances This Weekend – “Almost, Maine” – Meet The Outstanding Cast

Great seats are still available for all weekend performances.

Run time is 2 hours WITH intermission.

Can’t make it tonight? Join us Saturday or Sunday – Just two weekends remain.

3 Almost Maine Cast Montage Providence PlayersNine Stories One Magical Night In “Almost, Maine”

Remaining Performances:

Friday 4/8, Saturday 4/9 at 7:30 PM.

Final Sunday Matinee 4/10 at 2 PM

Next Week: Thursday 4/14, Friday 4/15, Saturday 4/16 at 7:30 PM

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Meet The Cast – In No Particular Order

Stuart Fischer
Stuart Fischer, 4th Providence Players Production

Stuart Fischer (Phil) has previously appeared at PPF in A Christmas Carol (Bob Cratchit), It’s A Wonderful Life – A Radio Play in various roles and in Waiting in the Wings (Dr. Jevons). Stuart has also appeared in roles in productions with many other area theater groups. Recently he played Melchior in On the Razzle (WATCH Award Best Play Nominee) for SSS and previously played Professor Nemur in Flowers for Algernon (WATCH Award Best Play Nominee) for ESP. However, this play marks probably his first “blue collar” role since college.

 

BobThompson
Bob Thompson, 2nd Providence Players Production

Bob Thompson (East) is very excited to be one of the town folk of Almost, Maine (Almostians?) and is looking forward to working under the Northern Lights with Director Chip Gertzog and being a part of this very talented cast and crew. This is Bob’s second production with PPF,
previously starring as Rod in last fall’s critically acclaimed Calendar Girls. His acting credits include starring as Newton Fuller in LTA’s production of George Washington Slept Here, three productions of 1776 (120 shows), The Wizard of Oz (American Music Stage), Gypsy (McLean) and more recently as an extra on Netflix’s House Of Cards. In real life Bob is an Art Director, and he thanks his wife Elena for her support and for putting up with his need to be up here in the footlights from time to time.

Amanda Ranowsky
Amanda Ranowsky, 4th Providence Players Production

Amanda Ranowsky (Ginnette) previously appeared on the PPF stage as Smitty/the Maid in Play On!, Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol, and Jean Louise in Snow White and the Family Dwarf. She is thrilled to be a part of this show and working with such an amazingly talented cast and crew. Special thanks go to Chip for trusting her with the opening of the play, and to Chris for being a fantastically fun scene partner. She is also very grateful to her family and friends for their constant love and support.

Elizabeth Keith
Elizabeth Keith, 2nd Providence Players Production

 

 

Elizabeth Keith (Hope) is excited to return to PPF for Almost, Maine. Last year, Elizabeth played the double-wigged Blanche duBois in PPF’s hysterical production of The Glass Mendacity, and then learned the Charleston portraying Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby at RLT. Other credits include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (RLT), Proof (LTA – 2014 WATCH Award for Outstanding Featured Actress), The 39 Steps (LTA), Widdershins (LTA), Picnic (LTA), An Inspector Calls (DS – WATCH Award winner for Outstanding Featured Actress), The Dresser (PCP), Prelude to a Kiss (FP), and A Comedy of Errors (GAC). Off stage, Elizabeth is a fulltime law professor and proud mom of two beautiful girls. Thanks go out to the talented cast and crew, and to Michael for his love and support.

 

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Allison Turkel
Allison Turkel, 2nd Providence Players Production

Allison Turkel (Gayle) is happy to return to PPF, where she last appeared as The Head Nun in The House of Blues Leaves. Her other theatre experience includes Eliza in RAW, and Mudman/Golem in Dry Bones Rising both at Venus Theatre. Mrs. Baker in Come Blow Your Horn and Mrs. Adams in J.B. both at The American Century Theatre. Allison played Dinah in Dixie Swim Club at Port Tobacco Players and Veronica Shultz at the Hard Bargain Players production of Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche. Allison is eternally grateful to Toni for her boundless support!

Christopher Crockett
Christopher Crockett, Providence Players Debut

Christopher Crockett (Pete, Steve) is new to PPF, so be gentle. Last year he performed as Sonders in On the Razzle at Silver Spring Stage. During a six-year stint communing with tumbleweeds in Arizona, he appeared in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), A Few Good Men, and Torch Song Trilogy (to name a few). Once upon a time he performed regularly in the DC metro area. Some favorites include MP’s Barefoot in the Park and Proof and RLT’s You Can’t Take It With You. By day he’s the astronomy writer for Science News magazine.

Jack Read
Jack Read, Providence Players Debut

 

 

Jack Read (Jimmy/Dave) is delighted to be working with PPF for the first time. He has worked on shows in various capacities with Providence Children’s Museum (Providence, RI), Artist’s Exchange (Warwick, RI), PlayMakers Rep, (Chapel Hill, NC), American Shakespeare Center (Staunton, VA), and a courtyard in Greensboro, NC. Jack works with hundreds of students and tutors as a literacy instructor and coordinator throughout DC Public Schools. He’d like to thank everyone, but especially Dad, PJ and Liz. For the denizens of Almost, a quote: “Why love what you will lose? There is nothing else to love.” – Louise Glück

Rob Cuevas
Roberto “Rob” Cuevas, 2nd Providence Players Production

Roberto “Rob” Cuevas (Lendall, Randy) is a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and this is his second production with Providence Players, having appeared last as Fenris Ulf in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. He’s also done work with McLean Community Players and just finished producing A Raisin in the Sun with Castaways Repertory Theatre. He wishes to thank the Providence Players family for having a chance to be a part of another wonderful PPF production and wishes to thank his family for the time needed to make this production a reality.

Julie Janson
Julie Janson, 4th Providence Players Production

Julie Janson (Waitress, Rhonda) is performing in her fourth PPF production. You also may have seen her in other PPF productions including Of Mice and Men (Curley’s Wife), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Mrs. Beaver), and The Glass Mendacity (Maggie the Cat). When Julie is not on stage she serves in the U.S. Air Force and volunteers with Mainline Animal Rescue and Braille Tails. She would like to thank Chip and this wonderful cast and crew for being a hoot to work with. Jeezum crow, I would flock with you anywhere.

Jenny Madorsky
Jenny Madorsky, Providence Players Debut

Jenny Madorsky (Marvalyn) is thrilled to be making her Virginia theater debut with the Providence Players! Almost, Maine is her first production post-college at Duke where she was last seen in the roles of Nora of Henrick Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, Tekla in August Strindberg’s Creditors, and Louise in Steve Martin’s The Underpants. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a welcoming and multi-talented group and wishes the cast and crew many broken legs (but hopefully no more broken trees)!

Elizabeth Floyd
Elizabeth Floyd, Providence Players Debut

 

 

 

Elizabeth Floyd (Sandrine) is delighted to be making her PPF debut with Almost, Maine. A recent transfer to the DMV area, Elizabeth studied Shakespeare at Elon University and the London Dramatic Academy. Her favorite roles include: Lucid Nightmares (Emily), Nunsense
(Sister Mary Leo), Naomi in the Living Room (Johnna), and Richard III (Queen Elizabeth). When she is not breaking hearts in Almost, Elizabeth is the Digital and Social Media Coordinator for The National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth. Many thanks to PPF, the cast, crew, and the ever-fantastic Chip Gertzog. This is for Spot.

 

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Liz Mykietyn
Liz Mykietyn, PPF Veteran Performer and WATCH Award Winning Director for PPF’s “Rumors”

Liz Mykietyn (Marci) travels in to ALMOST from her zoo in Ashburn to work with PPF. She’s been a member here since 2005 with over 40 years of experience in acting, directing, writing, choreography and publicity for Community Theater to include the honor of receiving WATCH. Best Director award for PPF’s RUMORS 2014. Rumors Rocked! She always has a great time performing here as well, especially as her favorite role of all time “Truvy” in Steel Magnolias. Liz is thrilled to be part of Maine with theater pal Julie and under dear friend Chip’s directorship (thanks Chipster). Hugs to my HAHAs, friends & family with their decades of support and shout out to Charlene for my Ebay Blades.

Susan Kaplan
Susan Kaplan, PPF Veteran Performer, Company Founder, Two Time WATCH Award Winner for PPF.

 

Susan Kaplan (Glory) has appeared in or worked behind the scenes for many of Providence Players’ productions. Susan has won two WATCH Awards for Outstanding Props in a Play for the Players’ productions of Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Sideman. Susan, a founding member of the company, is proud to serve on the Board of Directors and thanks Chip for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this talented cast and crew. Many special thanks to Saul, Rachel, Ben and Lara for all their love and support.

Steven Feder
Steven Feder, Providence Players Debut

 

 

Steve Feder (Man, Chad) is delighted to work for the first time with PPF. Recent roles include Jack in Brighton Beach Memoirs and multiple roles in Twentieth Century at PGLT. He is grateful for the efforts of all the people who make this show possible. Steve has an annoying dog, a wonderful eight month old daughter, and a v-e-r-y patient wife.

 

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