Westfield Community Players (Barefoot bios)

Cast and Production Members

The Cast	The Production/Crew
Debbie Campanali as Corie Bratter	Steve Lemenille Director
Ken Webb as Telephone Repair Man	Kay Macrae Producer
Steve Lemenille as Delivery Man	Barbara Ruban Stage Manager
Brian Remo as Paul Bratter	JoAnne Lemenille Properties
Zita Geoffroy-Heinz as Mrs. Banks	Bill McMeekan Set Design
Russ Ortiz as Victor Velasco	JoAnne Lemenille/Barbara Ruban Russ Ortiz/Michael Bieber Set Decor
	Bill McMeekan Lighting Design
	Jessica Foerst Lighting Operator
	Glen Crane Sound Design
	Michael Bieber Sound Operator
	Barbara Goldstein Publicity
	Jessica Foerst Playbill
	Steve Lemenille Web site
	Renate Bieber Box Office
	Doris Dias Costumes
	Info not supplied House Managers
	Info not supplied Ushers
	Kevin Coulson Stage Crew
	Rachel Dias Stage Crew
	Steve Lemenille Photographers
	George Hiltz Set Construction Chairman
	Bob Smith Set Construction
	Sal Villani Set Construction
	Paul Kirsh Set Construction

BIOGRAPHIES
The Cast
DEBBIE CAMPANALI	*(Corie Bratter)* Debbie is thrilled to be making her Westfield Community Players debut for this production of Barefoot in the Park. Some of her favorite roles include, Lavinia- Titus Andronicus, Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and as Lady Anne/Soldier in Richard III produced by The Shakespeare Initiative; Elaine - Arsenic Old Lace, Elizabeth - Frankenstein, Lucy - Dracula, Mercy Lewis - The Crucible and Ophelia - Hamlet at Brundage Park Playhouse; and Cassie Copper - Rumors at Studio Players; Officer Smitts - Night of the Meek and as the Orderly/ASM in The Ride Down Mount Morgan at 12 Miles West; and Zamora - Sleeping Beauty at The Vagabond Players. Ms. Campanali has also appeared in numerous other productions around NJ: Sex, Relationships and Sometimes�Love at both The Old Library Theater (Fairlawn) and Main Street Theater (Parlin); Artificial Intelligence at the Grove Street Theater (Montclair); as Melissa in The Drunken City at Edison Valley Playhouse; Debbie attended Montclair State University and received her BA in Theater Studies. She is currently a mortgage underwriter but continues to perform on stage whenever she can. When Debbie is not performing she enjoys reading and hanging out with her two pups. Debbie would like to thank her friends and family for their continued love and support.

KEN WEBB	*(Telephone Repair Man)* Ken is returning to the WCP stage after and year and a half hiatus. Mr. Webb made his community theater debut here at WCP with his role as Louis in A View from the Bridge then went on to appear as the delightful handyman in the comedy, Squabbles and then as Frank Heller, the murderer, in Rehearsal for Murder. Mr. Webb also appeared as the Bellman in Plaza Suite at Edison Valley Playhouse. Around WCP, Ken is affectionately known as Ken Webb #2.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE	*(Delivery Man)* Through special arrangement, the role of the Delivery Man will be portrayed by someone who is well-known by WCP audiences and other NJ community theaters around the State.

BRIAN REMO	*(Paul Bratter)* Brian is once again treading the boards here at WCP. Mr. Remo made his WCP debut as Max Halliday in WCP's production of Dial 'M' for Murder. Mr. Remo then went on to appear as Rodolpho in A View from the Bridge, Abie in Abie's Irish Rose, Tom in The Glass Menagerie and George in Don't Dress for Dinner. Brian also was in And Then There Were None at Main Street Theatre Company in Parlin where he played Philip Lombard. Mr. Remo has also directed for WCP with Rehearsal for Murder which received 10 NJACT Perry Award nominations. Brian will be directing A Streetcar Named Desire for WCP in May, 2014. Brian also is currently serving as Secretary of WCP's Board of Directors. Brian's acting career started as a self-proclaimed New Year's resolution as he walked into an open audition of Happy Hour by Joelle Arqueros in New York City and was immediately cast as a featured repertory male lead. Brian's acting credits include Tony & Tina's Wedding as Barry the Best Man and Joey Vitale for both The National Tour and the New York Production Team. Quick exposure led to the pick-up of roles in the esteemed Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, New York having completed a successful run of the Tennessee Williams' classic, The Glass Menagerie as Tom Wingfield. Brian is well remembered in Nyack for his performance as Darren Lemming, the lead in the hugely successful Take Me Out by Richard Greenburg. He also appeared in Tea and Sympathy in Chatham. Brian made his directorial debut with The Fellowship Theater in Chatham's 2010-11 season with Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Brian returned to his original role in Happy Hour when the show's popularity and success brought it to 45th Street, and provided him work for six shows a week. Brian resides in North Plainfield with his wife Larisa and his new born daughter, Kali. Brian also has two understudies, his sons Justin (10) and Jack (7), as well as, their stage mis-manager.....Mush (14 in dog years...) Brian owns and operates Rocks & Roots Inc., a Landscape and Site Work Construction and Management Company and is originally from Wyckoff, New Jersey.

ZITA GEOFFROY-HEINZ	*(Mrs. Banks)* Zita is thrilled to make her debut with Westfield Community Players and to work with such a talented cast. She has performed in NY theatre, soaps, commercials, and film, most recently in Admission with Tina Fey. Select NJ credits: Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz and Grace in Annie (Hexagon Players), Singin� in the Rain (PIP), Nine (CTG), Love Letters (EVP), Bad Seed (OCP), and The Max Factor (Hunterdon Hills Playhouse). As a private coach, Zita has helped her students gain entry into top US college theatre programs. She teaches an adult acting class at KPAC in Warren, and produces an annual NY showcase. Thanks to Steve for this wonderful opportunity, and to the entire staff - You are a Class Act! Much love and thanks to Ed for his unending support.

RUSS ORTIZ	*(Victor Velasco)* Russ is no stranger to community theater, and no stranger to WCP. Russ made his WCP debut as Sol Wasserman in the comedy, Squabbles and then Ernie in Rehearsal for Murder. Mr. Ortiz has also been seen at Main Street Theater as Tom Rogers in And Then There Were None, as Aide Williams in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, as Henry in Finian's Rainbow, as Franz in The Sound of Music; as Giles Corey in The Crucible, as Mock Turtle in Alice in Wonderland at NJDriftwood Players; as the Announcer in Bleacher Bums at Edison Valley Playhouse; and as Angus Beaton in Brigadoon and as Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol at Playhouse 22. Russ received a 2011 NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Tom Rogers in And Then There Were None at Main Street Theatre Company. Russ also serves on the Board of Directors at Edison Valley Playhouse. Thank you Steve for giving me the opportunity to work with a wonderful cast and crew. It has been a pleasure working with all the talented people associated with the Westfield Community Players. Thanks also to my sons Jason and Scott for their love and support.

Production Staff
STEVE LEMENILLE	*(Director)* Steve has directed WCP's production of Dial 'M' for Murder, A View from the Bridge, the comedy Squabbles and last season's {p r o o f}. 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 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...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 most recently nominated for two (2) 2012 NJACT Perry Awards for Outstanding Production of a Play (As Producer for Rehearsal for Murder) and as Outstanding Featured Male 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 Naomi Yablonsky, Sherrie Ahlin, Maurice Moran and Drude Roessler for making his WCP experiences very special. A special note of thanks to Jessica, Mike, JoAnne 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 Sometime Love at both The Old Library Theater and Main Street Theater Company. Steve will be producing A Streetcar Name Desire for Director Brian Remo this coming May, 2014.

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!

BARBARA RUBAN	*(Stage Manager)* started with WCP as property master for many shows before branching out into stage managing and received a Perry Award nomination for props for the production of Angel Street. She also assists with set decoration and costumes. Having been on stage in a couple of productions, she would rather leave the acting to the pros and enjoy being in the backstage "hustle and bustle". Barbara also wrote two original plays which were performed at WCP. In addition, one play was performed in Chatham in the Jersey Voices Festival. She had been on the Board of WCP for two years serving as Director of Performance. Barbara is now Vice President of Productions. A legal assistant by day, she thanks WCP for allowing her to express her creative side and her children and grandchildren for their love and support, which makes it all more gratifying.

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/Lighting Designer)* 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

JESSICA FOERST	*(Lighting Operator/Playbill)* Jessica is not only versatile at operating the light control board, but also sits on the WCP Board of Directors as Director of Playbill. She has aided in the lighting design of this show. She is also extremely talented as a graphic designer. Much of her art work is displayed throughout our website. Jessica has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play for Rehearsal for Murder

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	(Web Master) Besides directing for WCP, Steve also is responsible 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

KEVIN COULSON	*(Stage Crew)*

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