Westfield Community Players (And Then There Were None bios)

Cast and Production Members

The Cast	The Production/Crew
Barry Leonard as Tom Rogers	Steve Lemenille Director
Susan Roberts as Mrs. Rogers	Kay Macrae Producer
Rod Belle as Fred Narracott	Katie Engel Stage Manager
Debbie Campanali as Vera Claythorne	JoAnne Lemenille Properties
Jon Beeler as Philip Lombard	Bill McMeekan Set Design
Al Contursi as Anthony Marston	JoAnne Lemenille Set Decor
Russell Ortiz as William Blore	Barbara Ruban Set Decor
Paul Arfanis as General Mackenzie	James Dukelow Lighting Design
Jean Kuras as Emily Brent	James Dukelow Lighting Operator
Fred Dennehy as Sir Lawrence Wargrave	Glen Crane Sound Design
Rich Kline as Dr. Armstrong	Michael Bieber Sound Operator
	Barbara Goldstein/Steve Lemenille Publicity
	Katie Engel Playbill/Marketing
	Steve Lemenille Webmaster
	Renate Bieber Box Office
	Doris Dias Costumes
	Roberta Fisher/Marilyn Gettinger/Don Mokrauer House Managers
	TBD Ushers
	Jean Lioy Stage Crew
	Steve Lemenille Photographer
	George Hiltz Set Construction Chairman
	Bob Smith Set Construction
	Sal Villani Set Construction
	Paul Kirsh Set Construction
	Russ Ortiz Set Construction
	Dave Frey/Ed Whitman Set Construction/Lighting Construction

BIOGRAPHIES
The Cast
BARRY LEONARD	*(Tom Rogers)* is excited to be making his WCP debut in this Agatha Christie classic. Thanx so much to Steve for the opportunity and to this talented cast and crew for their support!!! Barry�s credits include Anything Goes, Born Yesterday, Inherit the Wind, The Ladies of the Camellias, Rehearsal for Murder, All in the Timing, I Hate Hamlet, Our Town and Prelude to a Kiss at various regional theaters. Barry is grateful to Jared Kelner and Gerry Appel for instructing him in the Craft. He has authored many plays and has worked as a stage manager and director. Hi to Jonah, Adam and Wyatt!

SUSAN ROBERTS	*(Mrs. Rogers)* is overjoyed to be one of this stellar cast and crew of this Agatha Christie classic. Though this is her first time performing on stage at WCP with Director Steve L. at the helm, this is her second time working with the director. The first time being as part of the "silent majority" in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD -- but this time in a speaking role! This is Ms. Roberts' 36th credited role which includes various children's productions, musicals and comedies in numerous local NJ community theaters. When Ms. Roberts is not on stage, she is behind the DVD camera filming others in their productions -- many of whom are in this show. A special thanks to everyone and to her special and supportive fan club of Stuart and Alberta.

ROD BELLE	*(Fred Narracott)* This marks Rod's homecoming to WCP after a 28 year absence. Westfield is where he grew up and WCP was his FIRST start into the world of theater. He was last seen with Franklin Villagers, Young Frankenstein. Since then 2015 and now 2016 has started to become busy years, to say the least. Footloose, Hairspray, Grease, Shrek, Legally Blonde , To Kill A Mockingbird have keep him constantly on the go. Other memorable credits include West Side Story, A Chorus Line, Rocky Horror, Les Miserables, and more. Rod is also an award winning filmmaker and currently working on his action drama CODE RED in 2017 . He's also looking at branching out more, into directing and will be directing a version of THE BREAKFAST CLUB in 2017. In December, he'll be seen in Scrooge.

DEBBIE CAMPANALI	*(Vera Claythorne)* Debbie is thrilled to be returning to Westfield Community Players for this production of And Then There Were None. Some of her favorite roles include: Mercutio - Romeo and Juliet, Lavina - Titus Andronicus, various monologues - Sex, Relationships and Sometimes Love, Juliet � Romeo and Juliet, Corie Bratter � Barefoot in the Park, Elaine - Arsenic Old Lace, Mercy Lewis - The Crucible, and Cassie Copper � Rumors. Debbie would like to thank Nick for his undying love and encouragement. She would also like to thank her friends and family for their constant support

JON BEELER	*(Philip Lombard)* This is Jon Beeler�s first performance at the Westfield Community Players. He is very grateful to the Westfield producers and extremely excited to perform in Westfield for the first time. Jon has appeared in various theaters in Northern New Jersey including the Summit Play house in the production of Harvey, and at Chatham Community players in the production of The Most Beautiful Rock. He has also appeared on various television productions including the ID Network�s Poisoned Passions and Elder Skelter and short films including Riff and Hard Meat. He would like to thank his family for the encouragement that they have provided and his beautiful wife Eadie for her enduring support of his acting endeavors.

Al Contursi	*(Anthony Marston)* Al was last seen at Westfield in "The Hot L Baltimore". Favorite local theatre productions include, �One Flew over the Cuckoo�s Nest�, �The Grapes of Wrath�, �The Miracle Worker�, �The Lion in Winter� and �Art� for which he was nominated for a Perry Award. His work in film includes independent features and short films which have screened and won awards at various festivals. Thanks to Steve and the cast and crew!

RUSSELL ORTIZ	*(William Blore)* Russ Ortiz is pleased to return to WCP in And Then There Were None. Russ was last seen here at WCP in Tribute last season. He has appeared in A Thousand Clowns. Almost, Maine, Barefoot in the Park, Rehearsal For Murder and Squabbles. During the past six years Russ appeared in over 36 productions in New Jersey and N.Y. In 2014, Russ appeared in Twelve Angry Men, A Man Of No Importance, Sex Relationships and Sometimes�Love, Time Stands Still, The Laramie Project, To Kill A Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, A Christmas Carol and Inherit the Wind. Thanks WCP for allowing me to do this wonderful role. Thank you the entire cast for making this a wonderful experience. Thanks to all the crew for all the hard work in putting this production up. Thanks to my sons Jason, Scott and Tony and my daughter Jenn, for their love and support. Also thank you WCP working here has always been a pleasure. Russ also serves on the Board of Directors of WCP as Secretary.

PAUL ARFANIS	*(General Mackenzie)* Paul is currently a Westfield resident who has performed for WCP in A Thousand Clowns as Arnold Burns, and in the Shakespeare In The Park performance of The Merchant of Venice in which he played Tubal. He has a dental practice in the community and has always desired to perform on stage since his appearances in the Washington School show. As a college undergraduate he had his own radio show and broadcast ice hockey games for the school team. He would like to thank Steve for giving him this opportunity, the cast for being so supportive, and his wife for encouraging him to take this step.

JEAN KURAS	*(Emily Brent)* has previously appeared at Westfield Community Players in The Unexpected Guest as Mrs. Warwick, Born Yesterday as Mrs. Hedges and Butterflies Are Free as Mrs. Baker. Jean thanks the gifted cast, the talented crew and the special artistry of Steve for making the "island" such a lovely time.

FRED DENNEHY	*(Sir Lawrence Wargrave)* is very happy to be making his debut with WCP and grateful to be part of this production. He acts regularly in Community Theater in New Jersey, and has appeared in more than a dozen roles in Shakespeare plays on New York and New Jersey stages. He has also played Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol every December for the last five years at Playhouse 22. Many thanks to Steve and a great cast and crew at WCP.

RICH KLINE	*(Dr. Armstrong)* is excited to be making his debut with WCP and honored to be a part of this production under the direction of Steve Lemenille. He was last seen in Somerset Valley Players production of �Oklahoma� as Andrew Carnes and The Villager�s production of �Inherit The Wind� as Henry Drummond. A veteran of Community Theater for over 30 years, some of his other credits include Norman Thayer, Jr. �On Golden Pond�, Candy �Of Mice and Men�, Old Man Strong �Urinetown�, Queeg �The Caine Mutiny Court Martial�, and Sam Nash �Plaza Suite�. Recently retired from teaching he can now enjoy spending more time on stage pretending to be someone else. He is a graduate of Rowan University and has studied at HB Studios. He is forever grateful for the never ending support of his family.

Production Staff
STEVE LEMENILLE	*(Director)* Steve has directed WCP's production of Dial 'M' for Murder, A View from the Bridge, the comedy Squabbles, {p r o o f}, Barefoot in the Park and last season's A Thousand Clowns. In 2013 Steve was nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for OUSTANDING DIRECTOR OF A PLAY for {proof}. He also has appeared in six consecutive productions here at WCP. Steve has been involved in theatre since his college days at Jersey City State. He is a retired Social Studies teacher and Drama Director of 29 years with the Hackensack Public Schools. Steve was also a MFA candidate at Montclair State. He has acted with Tower Players and the Opera Workshop of Jersey City, StageCrafters (Fairlawn), and Bergen County Players. He has also acted in dinner theatre for Regal Productions. Some of the roles he portrayed were: Otto Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank (Tower Players), the Grandfather in The Long Christmas Dinner (Tower Players), Ulysses in Tiger At The Gates (Tower Players), Paul Verrall in Born Yesterday (Bergen County Players), Paul in Barefoot in the Park (Fairlawn), and Michael in Second Time Around and the Inspector Paul Sevigne in A Shot In The Dark (Regal Productions) and the Grandfather in Kurt Wiell's Down in the Valley (Opera Workshop). Steve portrayed Theseus in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Stanley in Death of a Salesman, The Magistrate in Fools, and Gen. Oscar Fairfax in Little Mary Sunshine and Kilroy in Don't Drink the Water, and most recently as Daniel in Almost, Maine�all for WCP. Steve was nominated for a 2009 NJACT Perry Award for OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE MEMBER for his role as the Magistrate in Fools. His directorial credits include: You Can't Take It with You, Harvey, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Gramercy Ghost, George Washington Slept Here, L'il Abner, The King & I, Oklahoma, Sound of Music, The Diary of Anne Frank, Our Town, South Pacific, The Music Man, Rehearsal for Death (all for HMS), Dial 'M' for Murder (Stagecrafters/WCP). Steve was nominated for two (2) 2012 NJACT Perry Awards for OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A PLAY (As Producer for Rehearsal for Murder) and as OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY (Rehearsal for Murder). Steve was also nominated for two (2) NJACT 2011 Perry Awards: OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR in a Play for his role as Justice Lawrence Wargrave in Main Street Theatre's production of And Then There Were None, and OUTSTANDING FEATURED ACTOR in a Play for his role as Isaac Cohen in Westfield Community Players production of Abie's Irish Rose. Steve is currently the President of WCP, as well as, the webmaster here at WCP. Steve wishes to thank his wife, JoAnne, for getting him back involved with theatre. "Without her support and love, I can accomplish little. Thank you dear!!" Steve also thanks Sherrie Ahlin and Drude Roessler for making his WCP experiences very special. A special note of thanks to Katie, Mike, JoAnne, James, Glenn, Bill and Barbara for their contributions in making this another excellent production. And of course special thanks to this Cast/Crew for their hard work and love of theatre. Steve has also performed at the Grove Street Theater in Montclair performing in Apricot Productions' 1-act series. Also, he has appeared in a series of monologues entitled Sex, Relationships and Sometimes� Love at The Old Library Theater, Main Street Theater Company; and at the Producer's Club and the Jerry Orbach Theater, both off-Broadway, NYC. Steve also directed Harper Lee's classic To Kill A Mockingbird at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on the Hamilton Stage, in Rahway, NJ for Fearless Productions.

KAY MACRAE	*(Producer)* Kay received her 2nd Perry Award Nomination for Outstanding Production of a Play for the Westfield Community Players production of Angel Street. She has been a member of WCP for many, many years---singing, acting and enjoying it all!! Kay has produced such notable productions here at WCP of Little Mary Sunshine, Born Yesterday, Second Time Around and Squabbles�to mention just a few. Kay also serves on the Play Reading Committee and served as Director of Public Relations. Kay sings with Celebration Singers in Cranford. Kay currently serves as President of the Westfield Musical Club which is an organization devoted to fostering and encouraging good music, providing opportunities for performance, and supporting college music scholarships. There are also seven handsome grandsons in her life! .

KATIE ENGEL	*(Stage Manager)* Katie is excited to have the responsibility of Stage Managing And Then There Were None. Katie is no stranger to stage managing, having stage managed The Other Place for director Lemenille back in 2015 for Fearless Productions. Katie most recently made her WCP acting debut with the role of Sally Haines in WCP's production of Tribute this past March. She appeared in Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes...Love also for Fearless Productions in 2015. Thank you to Steve for giving me this opportunity. Thanks the cast for making my first Stage Managing experience at WCP so much fun and to the crew for all their work. Finally, thank you to all my family and friends for their love and support and to Bobby for always giving me the push I need. Katie currently serves on the WCP Board of Directors as Marketing/Playbill director.

JOANNE LEMENILLE	*(Properties)* JoAnne appeared as Mrs. Isaac Cohen in last seasons WCP's production of Abie's Irish Rose. She began her WCP experience with her role as Mildred WCP's production of The Cemetery Club. Since that time, JoAnne has been the Properties Mistress for our productions and served on WCP's Board of Directors as Director of Productions. JoAnne recently served as President of WCP for three terms; she is now serving as Director of Performance. JoAnne has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Properties in a Play for Rehearsal for Murder She has always been involved in theatre since she was a child back in Union with the Teen Stagers. She has also appeared as Polly in The Boyfriend, Anna in New Girl in Town; Eleanor in Second Time Around (for Regal Productions), and Peggy in Front Page. Besides doing props, she has worked on Scenery and Set Design. Her favorite role was Eleanor in Second Time Around because it gave her the chance to play her husband, Steve's, snobbish and self-centered wife. JoAnne is a retired teacher of music from the Clark School system where she was the vocal, instrumental and music theory teacher for over twenty years and for which she directed and musical directed the plays for Kumpf School. "I make bead flowers - an old French art of using glass beads." Special thanks to my husband Steve and JoAnn Scanlon for giving me the chance to rekindle my love for the stage, and thanks to a wonderful cast and fabulous crew." It's good to have you back on front stage!!!

BILL MCMEEKAN	*(Set)* Bill not only serves as our set designer, but is currently WCP's Treasurer and serves on the Board of Directors. Bill has recently been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Set Design for a Play for Rehearsal for Murder

KATIE ENGEL	*(Playbill/Marketing)* Katie is WCP's newest Board member, having been elected this past June. Katie made her WCP debut last season in Tribute portraying Sally Haines. Katie is a member of the staff at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC). Katie also was the Stage Manager for The Other Place produced by Fearless Productions at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage in Rahway, NJ back in 2015.

JAMES DUKELOW	*(Lighting Designer/Operator)* This is James' second year with WCP, having designed and operated our lighting system for last season's productions. Glad to have him back!

GLEN CRANE	**(Sound Design) Glen has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Sound Design for a Play for Rehearsal for Murder**

MIKE BIEBER	*(Sound Operator)Michael has played smaller and larger roles at WCP and Westfield�s Troupe of Friends free Shakespeare in the Park* series. From 1999-2007 he was one of the lead male vocalists in the Daddy-Os and the Grateful Dads in the McKinley Kapers annual variety show. But he most enjoys working tech behind the scenes. Professionally Michael is Associate Chair of the Information Systems Department at NJIT (which also has a Theater Department and regular productions).

BARBARA GOLDSTEIN	*(Publicity)* To be developed

STEVE LEMENILLE	(Webmaster) Besides directing for WCP, Steve also is the President of WCP and is the webmaster for our web site.

RENATE BIEBER	*(Box Office)* Renate has been Director of Tickets since the 08-09 season and enjoys making sure the front of the house runs smoothly. Participating in the chorus of Mikado and Pirates of Penzance with the Gilbert & Sullivan Players of Philadelphia many years ago makes her appreciate the hard work that goes into a production and confirmed her belief that she doesn't want to be on stage. Renate is a substitute teacher in the Westfield School District, a board member of Westfield Hadassah, a member of the Harvest Quilters of Central New Jersey and enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

DORIS DIAS	*(Costumes)* I�m thrilled with the opportunity to work on this production. My personal goal is to make sure that the actors are comfortable and confident in their appearance on stage. I started working on costumes at the Westfield Community Theater in 2009 with their production of Little Mary Sunshine. At this point I fell in love with costuming. I was asked back to the theater and subsequently invited as the Chairperson of Costumes. I have great respect for the Director and his visions; they inspire me. I thank the production team for their faith in my ideas and their respect for my opinion. And especially my daughter for all the late hours, help and support. Past credits: Little Mary Sunshine, Don�t Drink the Water, The Second Time Around, Dial M for Murder, Caught In The Net, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Abie�s Irish Rose, I Love You, You�re Perfect, Now Change, Top Girls, Stuart Little, Bizet�s Carmen, Squabbles, {proof} and Olympus on My Mind. "I am a Costumer, I make clothes for imaginary people." ---Celestine Ranney, 1982

JEAN LIOY	*(Stage Crew)* Our newest volunteer here at WCP. Welcome aboard!!

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GEORGE HILTZ	*(Set Construction Chairman)* To be developed

Russ Ortiz	*(Set Construction/Board Sect'y)* Russ Ortiz currently serves as WCP Board Secretary. Russ has also performed here at WCP in many productions, namely Tribute. A Thousand Clowns. Almost, Maine, Barefoot in the Park, Rehearsal For Murder and Squabbles. During the past five years Russ appeared in 36 productions in New Jersey and N.Y. In 2014 Russ appeared in Twelve Angry Men, A Man Of No Importance, Sex Relationships and Sometimes�Love, Time Stands Still, The Laramie Project, To Kill A Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, A Christmas Carol and most recently, Inherit the Wind.