Colleen DeFelice (Renee)
Colleen was first seen at Center Players as “Aunt Gert” in Lost In Yonkers for which she received a 2007 Perry Award Nomination as Outstanding Ensemble Actress.  Other appearances include:  “Chris Gorman” in Rumors, “Mrs. Medlock” in The Secret Garden and “The Woman in 4A” in 6 Rms Riv Vu.  She has also filled the role of stage manager for several productions as well as producer.  The challenge of working on props and costumes is especially rewarding for which she received a 2008 Perry Award Nomination for Outstanding Costume Design for Children of a Lesser God.  She was the winner of the 2008 Perry Award for Outstanding Scenic Design and Outstanding Properties for the Center Players production of Visiting Mr. Green.  I would like to thank Ricky and Bernice for their confidence in giving me this role on short notice, the cast for all their help in getting me up to speed, and especially to Mimi for always being there with help and support whether on stage or backstage.  I won’t let you down.  Love and a speedy recovery to Judy.  You are missed.”

Stephanie Tyson (Vera)
Stephanie is thrilled to be making her stage debut in a Center Players’ production.  This is Stephanie’s first comedic role.  She has mostly done musicals for most of her life.  Some of her recent performances were for Beauty and The Beast, Evita, The Music Man, and Pippin which she was nominated for a Perry Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.  Stephanie would like to thank her husband for all his support.  A big hug and kiss to her children, Steven and Hayley.  She would also like to thank her parents for all their love and support throughout the years.  This one’s for you Mom!

Michelle Catania (Olive Madison)
Michelle caught the drama bug when she was a junior in High School. She joined a drama class because she figured it would be an easy A.  Little did she know her life would never be the same.  Some plays she has performed in are; “Rose Alverez” in Bye Bye Birdie, “Myrtle Mae Simmons” in Harvey, “Maggie” in Rally Around The Flag Boys, “Sara Goldman” in Beau Jest, “Violet” in It’s a Wonderful Life; “Judy” in Send Me no Flowers and “Elizabeth Corban” in Catch Me if you Can.  A special thanks to her husband and 2 sons for their support as well as lack of homemade dinners during the process… (Not that they get that many in the first place).

Robbin Friedell (Florence Unger)
Robbin Friedell is so proud to be a part of this wonderful production of The Odd Couple: Female Version. This is not the first time Robbin has been on the Center Playhouse stage. She sang and acted in Love: June, Spoon, Moon with her very special friend, Ricky Selterman. She’s also been in other original shows with this amazing theater company. Robbin’s credits have included the role of “Rosie Alvarez” in Bye, Bye Birdie, “Florence” in The Odd Couple: Female Version, “Lily St. Regis” in Annie, “Snoopy” in Charlie Brown, and other original shows throughout recent years. Robbin wants to thank her talented director and wonderful friend, Ricky Selterman, for casting her in this fantastic role. She also wants to thank her new friends who make up this very talented cast, as well as all the valuable people who worked behind the scenes in order to make this show possible. Robbin sends her love to Ron, for his constant support, and her three wonderful and favorite boys, Doug, Marc & Craig who have always been her best audience. Finally, Robbin would like to dedicate these 15 performances to her loving and long-time friend, Judy Spiegel. You have all been a special part of my life, and I love you all!

Michael Amiri (Manolo)
Michael is happy to be making his first appearance with Central Players. Michael has appeared in The Odd Couple: Female Version with The Corpus Christi Community theatre and has been seen on television in a regional commercial for "Immediate Care Medical" that ran on Comcast cable. Special thanks to Linda and Shellie.

Ray Sammak (Jesus)
Raymond Sammak began acting, on a dare from a friend, at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.  His first role was a the lead in Shakespeare's Macbeth followed by appearances in, The Three Penny Opera, Neil  Simon's The Odd Couple and The Chairs by Samuel Beckett.  In New York City, Raymond studied acting with William Esper at The Neighborhood Playhouse, Weist-Barron Studios, HB Studio and privately with Marion Brasch.  He appeared in several Off-Off Broadway productions including, The Marathon, Ward Six, Cain and Artyom, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Diary of Anne Frank and Shade.  In 1978, Raymond completed an intern-ship at The New Jersey Shakespeare Festival appearing as “Bernardo” in Hamlet opposite Eric Booth of the famous Booth acting family.  He also appeared in, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The County Girl, Arms and the Man and The love of Four Colonels.  Raymond, who lives in Manalapan with his three children returned to the stage after a 28 year absence, appearing as “Boolie” in Center Players’ production of Driving Miss Daisy.  He is pleased to appear in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple: Female Version.

Ricky Selterman (Director)
"No one is really sure how Rick got here.  In fact no one knows why they have allowed him to stay here. As an actor Rick has performed Shakespeare/Moliere, “Captain Hook” and “Tevye” too.  He killed them in Bye Bye Birdie and The Music Man. At Center Playhouse (Rick's home away from home) he directed Hamlet For All Ages.  The gods smiled/the angels wept.  This past June Rick directed Love: June, Spoon, Moon along with doing the writing/narration and singing. After 6 sold out performances, Rick went to the rest home for a month.  Directing The Odd Couple - Female Version has been a lark: great cast, laughs a go-go, and all those beautiful women!!!!  Not a bad gig.  Rick would like to thank god that he ran into such nurturing, warm, kind and lovely people.  He's talking about Center Players.  To Rockin Robbin, Joycy/B, and B/Bonnie and the entire Center Players Board, I am so grateful that "you came into my life".

Joyce Boffa Fernandez (Assistant Director)
Joyce is a Jersey girl, her formal education was in Communication with a focus on Literature and Theatre.  Her related experiences range from performing in the puppet troupe Kids On the Block that educated children about disabilities, hosting a Monmouth County public information radio program and community theatre.  A member of the Marlboro Players and Spotlight Players she has participated "on and off stage" in numerous productions.  Recently Joyce has supported the Center Players in the productions of Hamlet For All Ages and Love, June Spoon, Moon and is happy to again assist Ricky with his direction of The Odd Couple: Female Version.

Bonnie Riddell (Stage Manager)
Since her on-the-job introduction to stage management during Center Players’ production of Rumors, long before Center Playhouse opened its doors, Bonnie has been Stage Manager for many of Center Players’ productions.  Strictly a behind the scenes theater person where she can play a necessary and very satisfying role in the production of a play from auditions to final performance, Bonnie is pleased to have been asked by Ricky to stage manage for this production.  A member of the Board of Trustees, Bonnie is a retired nurse who enjoys RV travel, gardening, and her newest passion, making & selling her off-loom woven beaded jewelry.  It is a pleasure to work with such talented and dedicated actors and crew.  Judy, get well soon.  A special thank you to David for supporting my theater involvement.