*Members Actors’ Equity Association 
Cast of Portrait of the Artist as a Dumb Blonde: 2007
Peter Aguero (Father/Boredom) is honored to enter the world of Fogarty again. Peter is a member of the National Touring Company at Chicago City Limits. He has also just released a "comedy" CD - "graphicvulgarlunacy vol. II: Jacoby Appliance Parts" - available online at iTunes, CDBaby.com, and digstation.com. It's pretty dirty and not for children - unless they are dirty children. NY stage credits include Herman in Flying Dreams and Bob in Marvin’s Room and Donald in You can’t take it with you. Peter loves his mom.
Matthew Loren Cohen is a classically trained pianist with a BA in music. He is a co-creator of and musical director for New York City's original, award-nominated improvised musical, "The Next Big Broadway Musical!" As well, he composed the music for the award-nominated original revue, "Hello, Boys!", featuring Michael Conley, and he is the musical director for the improvised musical, "The Nuclear Family. He has been seen improvising music on several television channels, including the Sundance Channel, and he performs regularly with several other improv troupes.
Denise DeMirjian* (Mother) NY Theatre includes the recent (MAC nominated) Bring Back Birdie at The Duplex and PITCHED at The Actors’ Playhouse (NY Fringe), as well as Tom O’Horgan’s The Plagues (La MaMa), Shakespeare Project’s The Winter’s Tale, Smatter Theatre’s Journey of The Fifth Horse, Perkasie Theatre’s Habeas Corpus and original casts of Conspirators (HERE), American Cantata (Quaigh) and Cartoons (Perry St). Regional Theatre roles: Nunsensations! (Seven Angels), Meshuggah-Nuns! and Perfect Wedding (Shadowland), Cabaret, Sordid Lives, Lu Ann Hampton, and Best Little Whorehouse (Arrow Rock Lyceum), Numerous Fiddlers, Romeo & Juliet (Tulsa Rep), Quilters (Fulton Opera and San Diego Rep), Crimes of the Heart and The Dining Room (Fulton), and original roles in Harvest (Montana Rep) and Tom O’Horgan’s Mrs. Farmer’s Daughter (PepsiCo). A founding member of LA’s Group Rep Theatre, Denise was also a regular on the TV cast of Doctor’s Hospital.
Sharon Fogarty*, (Nora) performed with Anna Sokolow, Dan Wagoner, Viola Farber, Meredith Monk, Ping Chong, Doug Elkins, Sara Sugihara, Loos Scrooz, Funny… Sheesh, and Imago Mask Theatre. A current member of Chicago City Limits Touring Company, favorite roles include Sophie in White Liars, Lillian Farmer in St. Frances of Hollywood (both directed by Daryl Boling) and in Making Light productions playing Marilyn Monroe in Putnam, Sister Marlena in Where Sleeping Gods Lie, and Mrs. Chaste in The Devil of Delancey Street. Sharon’s plays Bride of Frankenstein ~ an experiment in intimacy (directed by Andrew Frank) and Sep’-ul-kur have been published through Manhattan Theatre Source’s Estrogenius Festival, produced by Fiona Jones. Sharon recently received People of the Year recognition from NYTheatre.com, was entered into the Manhattan Theatre Source Hall of Fame, is a recipient of the Sousa musicianship award for composition and a USA Songwriting first runner up in the comedy division. Thanks to this cast for their patience and courage. Sharon dedicates this performance in loving memory to her parents. www.funnysheesh.com.
Hope Garland (Therapist) is an actor and teaching/artist. Credits include: Olga in the New York Times critically acclaimed production of Three Sisters; Isadora Duncan in Isadora…No Apologies Off-Broadway at the Duke Theatre on 42nd Street; Kate in The Little Years and Clara in Katherine Calamity at Manhattan Theatre Source. She has worked at various New York theatres including The Roundabout, Playwrights Horizon, Cherry Lane Alternative, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and the Atlantic. As a member of the No-Pants Theatre Company, she originated roles in over 10 world premieres and performed with the company in Europe. Regional: Blanche in Streetcar Named Desire. Film: Lead in Firefly, independent feature film. Gratitude to Sharon! Thanks A for Clay coverage!
Adam Jones (Lights and Sound) is privileged to be around these very funny people. Thank you and Break LEgz. shout out to tt.
Bonnie Lee* (Obsession/Panic/Memory) As the daughter of a burlesque comedienne and a musician, and the granddaughter of vaudevillians, Bonnie is proud to carry the familiar torch in the “thea-tah.” She created the role of Reverend Mother in the world premiere tour and filming of Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Revue directed by Dan Goggin. She has played Reverend Mother in Nunsense II: The Second Coming and Meshuggah-Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense, both directed by Dan Goggin. From time to time she has been called upon to portray characters who do not wear habits including Madame Arcat in Blithe Spirit, Kate in All My Sons, Aunt Eller in Oklahoma and Carlotta in Phantom. Miss Lee wishes to thank Baby Dumplin, wherever she is.
Rachel McPhee (Sorrow) hails from Racine, Wisconsin and moved to the Big Apple in November with two overflowing suitcases. Last year she lived in London where she studied at the Drama Studio London. New York Credits include: Wickets (Sue u.s.), Now That You've Seen Me Naked (Various), and Miss Nelson Has A Field Day (Miss Nelson/Viola Swamp). Rachel is also a member of the Vixens, an all female sketch comedy troupe. Thanks to Sharon and the cast for great fun!
Matthew Porter* (Mr. Pain) is excited to be working with Sharon again for the umpteenth billionty seventh time! Matthew received his professional training at NYU/Tisch(2000) and The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. After this run at MTS, Matthew will be appearing in David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross. Matthew can also be seen on TV in FX's new show Damages, Best Buy and Monday Night Football commercials, and CBS's Fantasy Football 2007 special! Thanks to family, friends, the cast & crew of POTAAADB for all their love and support! Always looking for his next gig! www.matthewporter.net.
Thomas Rainey* (Prince Charming) is very proud to be a part of this production of Portrait of the Artist as a Dumb Blonde. Favorite roles include Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Hercules in Hercules the Muse-ical, Prince Charming in Disney Dreams, John in Miss Saigon (nominated for an Ari”Zoni” for best supporting actor), Paul Revere in The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, and Sparky in Forever Plaid. He graduated from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia with a BFA in Musical Theatre and would like to thank his family, Tess, and the cast for this great opportunity.
Debra Wassum* (Acceptance) Debra's last New York appearance was singing and dancing in the Merry Month of May Festival as Duke Senior. Other New York credits include Bag Lady in Pandora's Box (Strawberry One Act Festival), Naomi in Come Away (U.S. Premiere), Sister in To Whom It May Concern, Hanging Woman in the Obie award winning production of Molly's Dream at Soho Rep., and Penelope Pennywise in the workshop production of Urinetown. In addition to this, she toured internationally as the Housekeeper in Man of La Mancha. She has also appeared on ED with Tom Cavanaugh and Law and Order. Thanks to Sharon for the courage and creativity she has shown creating and performing this project.
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Cast of Devil of Delancey Street, 2005:
JOHN CUNNINGHAM** (Damian) has just moved to the USA. Trained at RADA, his long career in British theatre includes the role of Headmaster in BORDERLINERS for London’s National Theatre for which he won UK Fringe Theatre Best Actor Award 2003. Other favourite roles include Charles in BLITHE SPIRIT (Theater Clwyd, National Theatre of Wales), O'Trigger in THE RIVALS (Royal Exchange Manchester), and Oberon in MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Glasgow). Musical work includes the title role in Ireland’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. West End appearances include ALL FOR LOVE (Old Vic), SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (Duke of Yorks), and THE RIVALS (Mayfair). TV includes the ITV sit-com SHELLEY, and the title role in HERBERT ASQUITH (BBCtv). Films include the award-winning PARADISE GROVE opposite Ron Moody.
SHARON FOGARTY* (Mrs. Chaste/Writer, Director) Recent credits include Lillian Farmer in St. Frances of Hollywood, Sister Marlena in Where Sleeping Gods Lie, and Sophie in White Liars (manhattantheatresource). Other favorites include Marilyn Monroe in Putnam (Actors Playground), Creature Mary in Bride of Frankenstein (Greenwich St. Theatre & manhattahtheatresource), Amanda in Glass Managerie (Middletown Repertory Theatre), Lady Macbeth, Portia in Merchant of Venice and Calphurnia in Julius Caesar (Instant Shakespeare Co.). A member of Chicago City Limits Touring Company, Sharon performs frequently throughout the country and in NYC at The Improv. Favorite directing credits include Pink Steel, It’s a Wonderful One Man Show Life! and Tales of the Lost Formicans. Extreme thanks to this supportive cast, to Anna for her very necessary co-directing, eye and patience, to Jason for his love and support, my talented family and John for this leap.
PATTI GOETTLICHER (Grace) is happy to be able to take part in this wonderful production. Favorite theatrical credits include Fiorello (Dora), Damn Yankees (Lola), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Suzanne). Patti is currently preparing for a Cabaret show for this December. She would like to thank her Mommy and Daddy for all their love and continued support. She would also like to thank all those crazy kids from the W, thanks for picking up all those shifts and making this possible!
BOBBI OWENS (Sarafina) Bobbi has numerous stage and independent film credits. She has a featured role in the soon to be released independent film - "Play it By Ear" with Rita Moreno and Michelle Hurd. She is also the spokesperson for the American Express site - "Ask American Express". Bobbi is also a Commercial Voice-over artist & pop singer and has dones scores of lead and background sessions, and also has several radio and TV commercials running as well as a Children's animated cartoon and Feature film animation to be released in 2006.
MATTHEW PORTER* (Dr. Pang, Vanbleau, et al.) Matthew Porter trained at NYU/TSOA (Honors BFA) and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and most recently appeared in Lincoln Center's production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte directed by Sir Jonathan Miller. His most recent film credits include Xtacy (NYIFF Audience Award Winner 05, Sarasota FF), which Sharon also had a cameo appearance in, and is currently in pre-prod on his next film, Gio. His upcoming cartoon, Freshman Clowns, debuts on Cartoon Network's Sunday Pants show on 10/30. This is Matthew's sixth production with Sharon. Thanks to my family and friends, Sharon, and the TDODS peeps for making it all possible. AEA. AFTRA.
JEFFREY PLUNKETT* (Malachi, Mr. Prick, et al.) NEW YORK: The Cherry Lane Theatre: CONCERTINA'S RAINBOW. manhattantheatresource: BLACK COMEDY/WHITE LIARS, WOYZECK., ST. FRANCES OF HOLLYWOOD, Estrogenius Festival of Plays 2003, 2004. Riant Theater Festival: WHERE THINGS ARE. Broad Horizon's Theatre: WOMEN OF TROY. REGIONAL: Syracuse Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse, Capitol Rep, Florida Studio Theatre, Pennsylvania Stage Company, Three Rivers' Shakespeare Festival, Chicago's Body Politic, Pennsylvania Centre Stage, GeVA, Fairfield Theatre Company, South Jersey Regional Theatre, and The Metro Lyric Opera. TV: All My Children, Deadline.
BRADLEY TRUE (Pastor Beagle, Phineas Pratt, et al.) is almost 6'1". Feature film credits include: lead role in "BAD DAY" (Winner of the Reel Heart International Film Festival, Toronto, 2005) and principal roles in "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "GREAT EXPECTATIONS", "THE FISH IN THE BATHTUB" with Jerry Stiller and "TRICK OR TREAT" with Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons. Bradley has written 200 songs and jump-started seven of his own rock bands including "BRAD IN DRAG", "FRAGILE MALE EGO, the band...not the pathology", and currently, "BIPOLAR BRADLEY AND THE MOOD SWINGS". He is an Aries though he places absolutely no stock in astrology.
KAREN CHRISTIE-WARD (Delia) began acting out as a child in The Wizard Of Oz with her sister who played Dorothy, while Karen played everyone else. As a grownup she found serious drama, and performed in "Steel Magnolias", "Extremities", "Moon for the Misbegotten", "Othello" and many other plays and films which you've never heard of. Somewhere along the line she discovered comedy and found new love in working on such traditional pieces as "The Odd Couple" and "The Line", in Interactive comedies such as "Class Reunion" and the live soaps "57 Stories" and "Ailanthus Grove". Karen spent several years performing with improv and sketch comedy troupes, including, Hiatus, The Loos Scroos Show, and most memorably Funny… Sheesh of which she is still an active member. Through her work with Funny… Sheesh, Karen met Downtown Diva & Goddess, Sharon Fogarty and has been overjoyed to perform in her anti-musicals, The Overdevelopment Of Scott, Putnam, Where Sleeping Gods Lie and Sep’-ul-ker for which she recently won the Spotlight On Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress. Karen wishes to thank Shafog, Duggy, Nattie and Pal, Mama, Mimi, and, of course, The Wizard.
PETER DIZOZZA (Accompanist, Musical Director) is a long time admirer of the work of Sharon Fogarty. He recently provided songs to introduce plays by Bruce Jay Friedman at the Neighborhood Playhouse. His musical plays include "Prepare to Meet Your Maker," "The Last Dodo," and "The Golf Wars." His new project, "O," about lovers reinterpreting their past, will be introduced at La MaMa's Experiments '06 Reading Series on February 13th. He is a former NYC Comptroller Court Representative and currently an associate with the Law Office of Jerald D. Werlin. His compositions are inspired by the ever developing "popular song." Sample his recordings at http://www.myspace.com/peterdizozza.
ADAM ERDOSSY is an actor and technical director. Made in NH and raised in VT, Adam graduated from The O'Neill National Theatre Institute (CT) and Wheaton College (MA) before moving to NYC. He has recently acted in A Winkle in TIme by Wesley Hopper, The Way, The Truth, The Life by Steven Bittrich, The Love of the Nightingale by Timberlake Wertenbaker and Kenneth-What's the Frequency? by Paul Allman produced here and the Edinburgh Fringe. "No matter where you go, there you are... - "Buckaroo Banzai"
ANNA HAYMAN (Assistant Director) worked with Sharon Fogarty on the acclaimed Overdevelopment of Scott in which she played Tammy (with the big ears). NY Credits include OBIE award winners Benten Kozo and Jennie Richie, as well as Mac Wellman's Cleveland and Mr. Original Bugg. Regional credits include Peterborough Players and Actors' Theatre of Nantucket. Producing credits include The Match to be seen in Europe in 2006, and The Perfectionist, currently in development at the Young Vic. Anna works extensively with the OBIE award winning company Clubbed Thumb, whose newest work Of a White Christmas by Rinne Groff will be seen in January at the Ohio Theater.
RAMONA PONCE (Costume Designer) is very pleased to join Ms. Fogarty’s company in its exploration of la vie en noir. She started at the Ridiculous Theatrical Company, where she costumed Christmas at Mrs. Pritchard’s Fairy Circus, How To Write A Play, A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream, Call Me Sarah Bernhardt and Corn. For the T.W.E.E.D. Theater Group, she clothed Lypsinka: The Passion of the Crawford, The Mailman Always Comes Twice, “This is No Dream, This is Really Happening”, Screen Door, Caged, The Other Play About the Baby, Suddenly This Summer, Imitation of Imitation of Life, Lypsinka IS Harriet Craig and Varla Jean Merman IS the Bad Seedling. At LaMama ETC she designed Hercules In High Suburbia, The Good Faith, Geneva, Fame Takes A Holiday, What Happened To Me, First Kill and Polly’s Panic Attack. Elsewhere around NYC she costumed Name Day and A Taste Of Freedom for Immigrants Theatre Project, Nights of Wrath, The Third Richard, Amerikus Rex, Downhearted Blues: The Life and Times of Bessie Smith and Men On the Verge of a Hispanic Breakdown. Film credits include Starpeople Are Coming, Girls Will Be Girls, Sparks, Miracle Growth, K622. Recent (2005) drag projects include pieces for Lypsinka (London, L.A.), and Sunrize Highway (Provincetown, Rehoboth). She never met a rhinestone she didn’t like.
MONICA RUSSELL (Fight Director). Some of Ms. Russell’s credits include The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Broadway production of The Herbal Bed, Transport Group’s First Ladies’ Suite, The Lark’s Den of Thieves, Heritage Repertory Theatre’s Shop at Sly Corner, The Salon’s production of Othello, The Hudson River Theatre Company’s Macbeth, and over 75 other shows and films created in New York. She is the resident Fight Director for Transport Group.
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Cast of Where Sleeping Gods Lie 2005
Karen Christie-Ward (Sister Marilyn) has been hearing voices and speaking in tongues since childhood, when she acted out The Wizard Of Oz with her sister who played Dorothy, while Karen played everyone else. As a grownup she found serious drama, and performed in "Steel Magnolias", "Extremities", "Moon for the Misbegotten", "Othello" and many other plays and films which you've never heard of. Somewhere along the line she discovered comedy and found new love in working on such traditional pieces as "The Odd Couple" and "The Line", in Interactive comedies such as "Class Reunion" and the live soaps "57 Stories" and "Ailanthus Grove". Karen spent several years performing with improv and sketch comedy troupes, including, Hiatus, The Loos Scroos Show, and most memorably Funny… Sheesh of which she is still an active member. Through her work with Funny… Sheesh, Karen met Downtown Diva & Goddess, Sharon Fogarty and has been overjoyed to perform in her anti-musicals, The Overdevelopment Of Scott, Putnam and Sep’-ul-ker. Next she will go back to her roots as a native Staten Islander, (Can you believe she actually admits to that?) to release her inner Italian American princess in Patricia Kozitsky's "Darwin Died Of A Broken Heart". Karen wishes to thank Shafog, Duggy, Nattie and Pal, Mama, Mimi, and, of course, The Wizard.
Steve Deighan* (Father John Connolly, Zeke) has acted, written or directed in NYC or regionally with dozens of companies. In independent feature film, he performed feature roles in Suits, Hot Lunch, Rush Junkies, Scallop Pond, Help Wanted.... , and NEC “IT” He also performed feature roles in the independent short films, Washington Road, On the Occasion of My First Divorce, and Hair of the Dog. On the soaps, he played Virgil Cartwright on As The World Turns as well as various roles on Loving, One Life to Live, The Guiding Light and All My Children (where he had the honor of being one of Susan Lucci's many divorce attorneys). His most recent stage appearances were in The White Liars/Black Comedy (ManhattanTheatreSource ), the Billie Holiday Theater's production of Faith on Line (The National Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem, NC), in Sharon Fogarty's plays The Overdevelopment of Scott (The Midtown International Theater Festival) and How To See in the Dark (ManhattanTheatreSource). Also a playwright, his play, Legal Snarls premiered at The Northeast Theater in Pennsylvania during May and was awarded Best Play 2004 by Scranton’s Electric City Review. His radio plays, The Unfortunate Incident in 7A, also for the Northeast Theater, is scheduled to be aired in a radio series this spring (a series which includes an original work by Mark Medoff). He holds an MA in Theater from SUNY/Buffalo, an MFA in Acting from the University of Michigan, and is certified by the Society of American Fight Directors.
Jason Grossman (Guard 1, Francisco Lopez, Jake) teaches improv, sketch writing and "The Art of Socializing and Networking," a class he developed. He has been writing, producing and directing the popular New York City-based sketch group Funny... Sheesh for many years and was the director of "Funny... Sheesh Alternative Variety Shows." At Christmas, he stars in the acclaimed "It's a Wonderful (One Man Show) Life!" based on the Frank Capra film in which he plays over 20 different characters. He portrayed Dr. Victor Frankenstein in Sharon Fogarty's "Bride of Frankenstein: An Experiment in Intimacy" and was recently praised for his faithful portrayal of Elvis Presley in Fogarty's "Putnam." He was a staff writer for cable television, including TV Land Channel's "Ultimate Fan Search." He is an active member of the National Comedy Theatre and was a long time member of the Loos Scrooz improv group. He has starred in and hosted hundreds of improvisation shows at colleges, schools, camps and clubs throughout the Northeast.
Matthew Porter (Guard 2, Guapa and Ganza): Trained at NYU/TSOA(BFA '00) and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Matthew most recently appeared in Lincoln Center's production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte directed by Sir Jonathan Miller. This is Matthew's fifth production with Sharon overall. Thanks to my folks and family, Sharon, MTS, and the WSGL peeps for making it all possible. Matthew can also be seen co-starring in the feature film Xtacy, currently making the festival circuits around the country!
Catherine Rogers (Sister Greta) originated roles in Sharon Fogarty’s How to See in the Dark (Cheryl/Manhattan Theatre Source) and Sep’ ul kur (Marti/Greenwich Street, Source), and in Paul Cohen's Library Play (Marjorie/John Houseman, TSI). Ensemble work: Pantheatre (Paris), Mare Nostrum, Heliotrope (Clemente Soto), Lynn Book (Dixon Place). Rep roles: The Lover (Sarah), Old Times (Kate), Death of a Salesman (Linda), Summer and Smoke (Alma), Four Saints in Three Acts (Dancer/dir Robert Wilson). Dancer with Sandra Cameron Tango Company, NY. Rogers is a playwright (MFA UTexas, James Michener fellow) whose plays have been seen in NY at HERE, 78th St, Women’s Project, Nat Horne, Source; in Texas at Public Domain, Salvage Vanguard, Hyde Park; in Ireland, and at Cleveland Public Theatre. Solo show Georgia O’Keeffe published in Voices Made Flesh, UWisc Press. Thanks be to the Sisters of Mercy and Sisters of St. Joseph who spent 17 years preparing her for this role.
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Cast of The Overdevelopment of Scott 2002-2003: Missing bios from original cast are Sam Regal (Technician 1), John Hartmann (Technician 2) and Anne Marie Nest (Tammy).
Timothy P. Daly (Technician 2) trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and recently performed as Grahamie in Fogarty’s Santangelo Rising. Tim is currently involved in the electro-folk duo Testosterone Kills whose new record war all the time was released by Fortified Records and is now available in stores nationally. Be on the look out as Testosterone Kills will be playing a bar near you sooner than you think!
Steve Deighan* (Technician 1) has acted, written or directed in NYC or regionally with dozens of companies. Recently, in independent feature film, he performed feature roles in Suits, Hot Lunch, Rush Junkies, Scallop Pond, and is currently filming Help Wanted… with Maury Chayken; and performed another feature role in an independent short film, On the Occasion of My First Divorce. On the soaps, he played Virgil Cartwright on As The World Turns as well as various roles on Loving, One Life to Live, The Guiding Light and All My Children (where he had the honor of being one of Susan Lucci’s many divorce attorneys). His most recent stage appearances were in the ManhattanTheatreSource production of Criminals in Love, and in ManhattanTheatreSource’s annual Estrogenius Festival, Sharon Fogarty’s Sep’-ul-kur. He holds an MA in Theater from SUNY/Buffalo, an MFA in Acting from the University of Michigan, and is certified by the Society of American Fight Directors.
Jason Alan Griffin (Technician 2) was last seen playing the title role in Sharon Fogarty’s
Putnam last summer. He has performed sketch comedy with Upright Citizens Brigade and Andy Daly of MADtv. Favorite stage roles include Marty in The House of Yes, Andrew in I Hate Hamlet and George in Of Mice and Men. Jason’s most recent TV appearence was on Ed (NBC) and he has also made appearances on All My Children (ABC) and As The World Turns (CBS). Films include Tomorrow Never Comes (Heavylight Digital Award for Best Picture 2002), Turnabout which recently premiered at HBO’s private screening room, and When I Grow Up.
Sharon Fogarty (Writer, Director, Programmer Voice, Guitar) was bred for studies in intimacy until the lab was abandoned by the parent company. She easily escaped into the forest where she was raised by plants. Sharon's published plays include Bride of Frankenstein ~ an experiment in intimacy and Sep'-ul-kur, both produced by Manhattan Theatre Source's Estrogenius Festival. Previous productions include Putnam, 'heaven' (Int'l Fringe Festival 2000), Next to Nothing (Int'l Fringe Festival 2001), Feminine Monsters Throughout History, True Love Stories and BACH Remedies ~ hysterical essays on depression (these produced at the late great Synchronicity Space, all beneath the warm lighting of David Alan Comstock). Sharon's film appearances include Cowboy Mouth directed by Terry Klein, Learned, by Matthew Fortnow, and recently Sparks, by Virginie Danglades. Sharon is the proud recipient of 'finalist' in the USA Songwriting Competition for ‘Why do you take so long to come?' and is a two-time recipient for the Workspace for Choreographers grant. Sharon would like to thank JSG, this cast for their courage and faith, time and hard work and to you for braving a live theatre experience. Please let us know if you need anything. Thank you.
Jason Grossman (Freddie) teaches improvisational acting and writing in addition to"The Art of Socializing and Networking." Jason has been writing, producing and directing the popular New York City-based sketch group Funny... Sheesh for six years and is the founder and director of Funny... Sheesh Alternative Variety Collective (a venue for non-commercial, alternative performance comedy, dance, music and theatre). This December, he stars once again in the highly acclaimed "It's a Wonderful One-Man-Show Life!" directed by Sharon Fogarty in which he plays all 22 characters of the play. He has written for several television programs and was a head writer for TV Land Channel's "Ultimate Fan Search." He is an active member of Improv Central and has starred in and hosted hundreds of improvisation shows and performance workshops at colleges, schools, camps and clubs throughout New York State, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Jason graduated from S.U.N.Y. Albany where he received a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology and received a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Anna Hayman (Tammy) New York credits include the OBIE award winning Benten Kozo, Demon Baby (Clubbed Thumb), Balcony (Ensemble Studio Theatre), and three Mac Wellman plays: Cleveland (Flea Theater), Jennie Richie (Ridge Theater Company) and the recent premiere of Mr. Original Bugg (BRIC Studios and Tonic). Regional credits include Love’s Labour’s Lost, Romeo and Juliet (Peterborough Players), and Dirt (Actors Theatre of Nantucket). Featured in the upcoming film, The War on Drugs from Mad Dog Films.
Donna Heffernan (Virginia) Donna Heffernan (Virginia) Donna Heffernan is thrilled to take breath <gasp> and otherwise with Sharon Fogarty and cast. Donna was last seen in Kaleidoscope Theatre Company's She Stoops To Conquer, although she is most proud of her varied roles as Kaleidoscope's Administrative Director/Gal Friday and Graphic and Sound Designer. Donna has studied at the Dalcroze School of Eurythmics at The Julliard School of Music and Fordham University at Lincoln Center. She has performed with the French-American Conservatory of Music at Carnegie Hall, under conductor Jean-Pierre Schmitt and her voice teacher, the soprano Jane Askins. She is also a contributing songwriter and vocalist for The Songs of Love Foundation, a voice-over actor and session vocalist. You may visit her world at www.divalavoce.com.
Tony Hightower (Bass) Thrilled does not begin to describe the level of joy Tony feels at getting to be in Sharon’s posse once again. He’s currently finishing his first novel, but you can see him perform musical selections from what will be his posthumously released 10 CD boxed set, Earthquake Blues at the Baggot Inn on Friday, December 6th at 8pm. Grease for peace!
Donna Heffernan (Virginia) Donna Heffernan is thrilled to take breath <gasp> and otherwise with Sharon Fogarty and cast. Donna was last seen in Kaleidoscope Theatre Company's She Stoops To Conquer, although she is most proud of her varied roles as Kaleidoscope's Administrative Director/Gal Friday and Graphic and Sound Designer. Donna has studied at the Dalcroze School of Eurythmics at The Julliard School of Music and Fordham University at Lincoln Center. She has performed with the French-American Conservatory of Music at Carnegie Hall, under conductor Jean-Pierre Schmitt and her voice teacher, the soprano Jane Askins. She is also a contributing songwriter and vocalist for The Songs of Love Foundation, a voice-over actor and session vocalist. Donna is very grateful for the love and friendship of The Seamstress, Michele Edwards, Tony Hightower and Joe Ponessa to whom she dedicates this performance. You may visit her world at www.divalavoce.com.
Sanjay Kaul (Tito) comes from someplace in India where he was famous for doing a lot of Shakespeare without an accent. Having difficulty adjusting readily in the NYC acting scene, he finds comfort in transporting radioactive substances across state lines for the U.S. Government. Sanjay currently plays a bunch of instruments and specializes in a curious brand of self-deprecating songs done with an exotic blend of Indian and eastern rhythms.
Charles Moran (Scott) The original Scott returns to do it again after portraying a fourteen year old in the Estrogenious Festival ‘02. Went to school for theater, studied acting with the Marjorie Ballentine Studios and singing with Frank Black. Is applying for a grad degree in librarianship because it's great to be around such diverse ideas. Charles will have his ears and eyes violated by the camera in the upcoming movie The Sonja Dada Project.
Danielle Montezinos (Esther) moved to NYC in '95 to pursue an acting career and study Acting and Musical Theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. Favorite NYC productions include: Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Feifer's People (Naomi), Wonderful Town (Ruth), American Nocturne (Angie) and The Cock Machine (Baby Seal). Danielle has toured nationally with Tom Sawyer as Becky Thatcher, and with Westco's production of The Frog Prince (Fairy Godmother). Most recently, Danielle got rave reviews (oobr.com) for her role as Princess Leia in Star Crossed Lovers, at this summers Mid Town International Theatre Festival. Danielle just completed a production of Baby with the Bath Water (Cynthia) at the Actor’s Playground and a principle part in a film Stand By. Danielle would like to thank Bobbi for the email, Sharon for the opportunity and Tom for his patience. Meow.
Elizabeth Mozer (Rita) Broadway: Victor/Victoria, Dangerous Games, Teddy & Alice. Off Broadway: Up Against It, Tamara. Regional, etc.: Big Rosemary, Libertango, Romeo and Juliet, Chess, A Shayna Maiden. Most recently Margo in Happy Birthday (TACT) and Victoria in the film A Pocketful of Malice. Previous works with SFPT include Next to Nothing and Bride of Frankenstein ~ an experiment in intimacy. Elizabeth is a movement director, coach and teacher and a SUNY College at Brockport graduate.
Matthew Porter (Gracious) Trained at NYU/TSOA (BFA '00) and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Matthew is delighted to be returning to the (anti)musical scene after a three year hiatus. Much love to family, friends, cast, & crew. Seeking representation!
Doug Silver (Pianist) is a composer currently working on Sidd, his first full-length musical work. As a piano player, Doug was last seen playing blues around the southwest with Anna Warr. He is an active volunteer at Manhattan Theatre Source, where he was fortunate enough to meet Sharon Fogarty. Thanks for being here.
Susie Thiel (Tammy) is originally from Michigan where she received her BFA from Western Michigan University in Dance and Performance. While in New York, she has performed in Fogarty’s Single Parent, danced with 4 Star Entertainment and has studied on scholarship at Steps on Broadway. Susie currently is a member of the Genesis Dance Company and continues to study dance at professional studios throughout New York. She would like to thank her friends and family for their amazing support.
Ron Anteroinen (Pianist) is currently recording music that only birds and dogs can hear. He has worked with Fogarty before in the illegal outdoor production of Twelfth Night and occasionally appears in subways dressed as Kazoo from the Flintstones.
Kenny Davidsen (Pianist) has recently released Goodnight Baby, his latest CD and is a current nominee for an Annie Award (analog recording in the digital age).
