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October 24 - November 23, 2008
SYNOPSIS: Overflowing with mirth, this Broadway whodunit is exciting from beginning to end. An advertising man who has brought his bride to the boss' mountain lodge for a honeymoon calls in the local police to investigate her sudden disappearance. Enter a pretty young woman who insists over his protests that she is the missing wife. A priest backsup her story. A funny little man who owns a delicatessen enters and before you know it the mystery deepens at the isolated lodge.
MEET THE CAST :
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Mike Quirk (Daniel Corban)
Mike is thrilled to be back on stage at Center Players after his debut here last year in Visiting Mr. Green (Ross). Most recently, Mike was seen as Cogsworth, the wound-too-tight-mantle-clock, in Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Middlesex County's Plays in the Park where he has also appeared in Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story (Norman Petty) and The Scarlet Pimpernel (Tussaud). He has been acting and directing for almost fifteen years in and around Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. His appearances include Sylvia (Tom/Phyllis/Leslie), Send Me No Flowers (Arnold), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik) and over two dozen others. Mike teaches Audio and Video Production in Middlesex Borough, where he recently directed a stellar cast of young adults in Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. |
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Peter Stern (Inspector Levine)
After a 2 + year hiatus from community theater, Peter is happy to be “back on the boards” reprising his role as Inspector Levine. To be working with such a talented cast and crew has made his return to the stage a complete pleasure. He had forgotten how much he missed being behind the “footlights”. Peter has appeared in many plays including Death of A Salesman (Willy Loman), The Odd Couple (Felix Unger), To Kill A Mockingbird (Aticus Finch), A Few Good Men (Nathan Jessup), Wait Until Dark (Rote), and Last of The Red Hot Lovers (Barney Cashman). He wishes to thank Jack for casting him, and for his fine direction and constructive comments that were a huge help in allowing Peter to expand and develop Inspector Levine’s character. Peter thanks his wife Judi for her love and continuing support, and for her patience and understanding in allowing him to devote so many hours to pursuing his theatrical avocation.
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Christopher Chandonnet (Father Kelleher)
Catch Me If You Can is Chris's latest production with Center Players. Most recently, he played James Leeds in Children of a Lesser God - a role for which he received a 2008 Perry Award nomination as Outstanding Male Lead Actor in a Play. In 2006, he played the thuggish, yet warm-hearted, "Uncle Louie" in Lost in Yonkers. Earlier, he played the conflicted "Father Raymond" in Avow (2005); the cowardly, violent "Mr. Klemper" in The Boys Next Door (2004); and in late-2004 participated in New Jersey's only staging of Dear George: Letters to the President - a unique reading of open letters to President Bush during the heat of the election campaign. Previous acting credits, as a member of the Arena Players Repertory Theatre (Long Island's oldest resident professional theatre), include Art; Bell, Book, and Candle; And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little; and The Zoo Story. When he is not on stage, Chris works for a leading professional services firm and is an active community volunteer. "All my love and thanks to my family for supporting me in every role I've played. Thanks to Jack for his outstanding direction. Break a leg cast!" |
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Michelle Catania (Elizabeth Corban)
Michelle returned to the stage four years ago after a seventeen year hiatus in a play directed by Jack Rosmarin. She is very excited to be reunited with Jack and several fellow actors in her debut appearance with Center Players. Her previous stage experience includes: Beau Jest (Sarah Goldman), It's A Wonderful Life (Violet), Bye Bye Birdie (Rose Alvarez), Harvey (Myrtle Maye Simmons), Rally Around the Flag (Maggie). Michelle would like to give a big thank you to her husband Tony and her two sons for helping her with her lines every night. (Of course, there were bribes and coercing, but she is grateful just the same)
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Lisa DiLeo-Fretz (Mrs. Parker)
Lisa is happy to be performing her first role with Center Players. This is her first performance in many years, since portraying Mrs. Peachum in Threepenny opera and Lulu in Dutchman. Lisa’s acting credits also include Maureen in David and Lisa and Susie in Wait Until Dark. In her off-stage hours Lisa finds teaching high school English to inmates at the Middlesex County Adult Correction Center very rewarding. She also enjoys dancing, singing and writing. |
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Jim DiDomenico (Everett Parker)
Jim began his acting career over 50 years ago in College, Summer Stock and Off-Broadway productions. Credits include Boys in Autumn, The Hall-Mills Murder Trial, The Sunshine Boys, The Cemetery Club, Squabbles and It's a Scream. He has also worked in radio, music-video, commercials and film. This is Jim's first appearance in a regular production with the Center Players but not his first encounter with this delightful director and cast. |
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Jack Rosmarin- Director & playing the role of Sidney
Jack is thrilled to be back with The Center Players, and is very happy to be working with a wonderfully talented cast and crew. He most recently portrayed Mr. Green in the Center Players production of Visiting Mr. Green, which won two 2008 Perry Awards. He won the 2002 Perry Award for Best Actor for his performance in Catch Me If You Can. He has directed shows such as; It's A Wonderful Life, Send Me No Flowers, That's Entertainment, as well as numerous musical revues. He has previously appeared in many local area productions such as; It's A Scream, for which he received a 2007 Perry Award nomination as Outstanding Actor in an Ensemble Role, Leader Of The Pack, Phantom The Musical, Fiddler On The Roof, Sisters Rosensweig, Annie, It's A Wonderful Life (Clarence), which he also directed, On Borrowed Time, Death Of A Salesman, and as Abe in Beau Jest, for which he received a Best Actor A.C.T. Award nomination. Films: Jack recently starred as Freddy in Freddy's Anxiety and as Mr. Silverberg in The Megaplex. Commercial: An N.B.A. Finals Promo with the N.B.A. star Darrel Dawkins. Television: The Chappelle Show and The Upright Citizens Brigade on the Comedy Channel, 100 Centre St. on A&E. Off- Broadway: Adam's Wedding at the Wings Theater in Manhattan. Jack sends his love and devotion to the two women who are the center of his universe; his wife Michelle and his daughter Melissa.
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Annie Wolbrom-Assistant Director
Annie's love for the theater shines through in both her onstage and behind the scenes work at Center Players and other local community theaters. As the Grandmother in Little Red and the Magic Dragon; the Goose in Charlotte's Web; and most recently Mrs. Hood in Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf; she entertained children and adults alike with her energy and enthusiasm. This was evident in her first onstage performance at Center Players when she set the tone for the play in her brief but important opening role of the Mother in 6RMS RIV VU. With Annie's diverse background in business management, bookkeeping and financial reporting, she is a member of the Board of Directors of Center Players in the role of Treasurer. Among the many hats she wears at Center Players, she is thrilled to be adding that of Assistant Director for this production and is very grateful to Jack for his confidence in her abilities both on and off stage. She is happy to be working with such a wonderful cast and amazing crew. Annie sends a very special thank you to the love of her life, Richard, for his support in everything she does. |
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Mimi Lichter -Stage Manager
Mimi's first volunteer experience with Center Players was helping with refreshments, set up, serving and ushering. Thanks to Bernice, Mimi became involved with Real Women Have Curves as assistant stage manager. Her next adventure was working sound tech for Mousetrap. She was stage manager for Hamlet, Lost In Yonkers, On Golden Pond, and Children of a Lesser God, and assistant stage manager for Visiting Mr. Green, and Driving Miss Daisy. Mimi's home in Center Players is backstage as stage manager or part of the crew. Her interests include gardening, speedwalking, strength training, guitar, traveling, yoga, and tai chi. "Colleen, you are the best! Thank you for your help." |
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