Westfield Community Players (The Uninvited)

Cast and Production Members

The Cast	The Production/Crew
Stephanie Einstein as Stella Meredith	Joseph Porter Director
Tory Talbot as Pam Fitzgerald	Sally Brown Producer
Rob Evans as Roddy Fitzgerald	Barbara Ruban Stage Manager
George Straley as Commander Brooke	Bill McKeekan Set Design
Mary Quinn as Lizzie Flynn	Bob Murray Lighting Design
Cathy Zouves-Wrobel as Mrs. Jessup	Glen Crane Sound Design
Christie Leigh Carver as Wendy	JoAnne Lemenille Properties Mistress
Brad Sarboukh as Max Hilliard	Jessica Foerst Lighting/Sound Operator
Art Hickey as Dr. Scott	Desiree Ewankov Make-up/Props Ass't.
Jackie Weiner as Miss Holloway	Mike Bieber Lighting
and	Anna MacNiven Costumes
*The Uninvited*	Naomi Yablonsky Costumes
	Rebecca Bieber Crew Assistant
	Phil Nolf Props Ass't.

PROFILES

The Cast
Stephanie Einstein	*(Stella Meredith)* Stephanie is excited about making her debut performance at Westfield Community Players. Past roles include Mother in Sentences and Words (University of Delaware), Multiple roles in The Laramie Project (University of Delaware), and Shona in Top Girls (Ramapo College). Outside of theater Stephanie is a Ph.D. student in the Rutgers/UMDNJ program in Exposure Assessment. "Special thanks to Jun and my family!"


Tory Talbot	*(Pam Fitzgerald)* Tory is pleased to be making her debut at Westfield Community Players. Past roles include Allison in The Inheritance (York Little Theater, PA), Officer Pudney in Rumors (Vagabond Players, MD), Belise in The Learned Ladies (Shakespeare Theater of NJ/ Next Stage Ensemble), and Grumio in Taming of the Shrew. By day, Tory is part of the English/Theater faculty at the Saddle River Day School; where she had the opportunity to direct her own adaption of Alice in Wonderland this fall. Tory thanks Joe for this opportunity, Kristen and Jeff for their love and support, and all of her students for their support that sent her back on stage!

Rob Evans	*(Roddy Fitzgerald)* This is Rob's first appearance here at Westfield Community Players. Previous acting roles have included Harry Bailey/Bert in It's a Wonderful Life (The Theater Project) and Al in Sideman (Kean University). Rob recently earned his Bachelor of Art in Theater from Kean University in 2007. When he isn't busy working as a damage claims specialist for Verizon, Rob enjoys reading, video games and playing with his two sons. Rob thanks his wife Lisa for holding down the fort, Joe for giving him a chance on stage, and Sally for the tea and cookies!

George Straley	*(Commander Brooke)* This is the thirteenth appearance of George in a Westfield Community Player production, with the first as Mr. Beebe in The Silver Whistle and the last as Carter/Judge in Witness for the Prosecution. He began acting in 1963 and has continued to do so enthusiastically. He has performed in local community theaters, on professional stages around the U.S.A., in some films and T.V. commercials. He is very happy to be on W.C.P.'s stage again.
Mary Quinn	*(Lizzie Flynn)* Some of Mary's favorite past "ditsy" roles includes Kate in Cripple if Irishman, Vera in The Female Odd Couple, and Myrtle in Mornings at Seven. Her most challenging roles were Gladys in The Waverly Gallery and Rita in Educating Rita. Although Mary came late to the stage, she was lucky enough to put in years at David Christopher's Acting Studio - scene study, scene study, scene study! Thank you David! After burning out of 27 years in advertising, Mary is now working calmly and quietly in a sometimes calm and quiet, beautiful library in Mountainside.

Cathy Zouves-Wrobel	*(Mrs. Jessup)* Cathy's past stage experience includes Paulina in Death and the Maiden (Circle), Lettice in Lettice and Lovage (Circle), Grandma in Lost in Yonkers (Circle and Evergreen Dinner Theater), Miss Daisy in Driving Miss Daisy (Evergreen Dinner Theater), and Yente/Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof (Evergreen Dinner Theater). Cathy would like to thank Joe Porter for this wonderful opportunity. Cathy would also like to thank her Angels for their support. "I love you Poppa. This is for you!".

Christie Lee Carver	*(Wendy)* Christie is pleased to be making her debut at Westfield Community Players, though this is her second time under Joe Porter's direction, having previously played Theresa in Boy Gets Girl at Circle Players. Other favorite roles include Sonya in Uncle Vanya (Villagers), Kate in Taming of the Shrew (WOTUTS), Scheherezade in Arabian Nights (Circle), Corie in Barefoot in the Park (SVP), Malcolm in Macbeth (Circle), Miss Fancy in Sly Fox (Villagers), Viola in Twelfth Night (Trilogy Rep), and Catherine in A View from the Bridge (Villagers). Christie was a drama major at NYU - Tisch School for the Arts and studied at The Atlantic Theater Company. She lived and worked on stage in New York but is much happier to be back in Jersey. "Thanks to my husband, Paul, and to Amelia for casting me in the best role yet: Mama."

Brad Sarboukh	*(Max Hilliard)* Brad is glad to be making his debut here at W.C.P. His past roles include: Jesus in Godspell (HTC Productions), Mr. McQueen in Urinetown (Villagers), Paul in A Chorus Line (The Strand), David in Manuscript (EVP), and Buddy in Side Show (Phoenix Productions) - among many others. Brad wants to thank Joe for this opportunity, as well as the entire cast and crew for making this happen. Also, thanks to all his family and friends for all of the support throughout the years. Love you all!

Art Hickey	*(Dr. Scott)* Art has performed in Community Theater for over 25 years. He has performed in all types of theater - comedy, musical and drama. He is very glad to be back at Westfield Players where he was last seen in James Goldman's Lion in Winter. He wishes to thank Joe for this opportunity and is having a great time working with the cast and crew.

Jackie Weiner	*(Miss Holloway)* This is Jackie's second appearance here at Westfield Community Players. Her previous role was Elizabeth in Angel Street, for which she received her very first Perry nomination for Outstanding Ensemble Actress In A Play. Originally from England, she worked as a model/commercial actress and landed a role in the movie Scandal with many celebrated actors. Upon arriving in the U.S.A., she continued to take acting classes at HB Studio and Weist-Baron in New York. She worked on several productions in local schools before taking time out to have a family. Jackie sends lots of love and kisses to husband Larry and their two children and thanks them so much for allowing Mommy to take time out for her to "play".

Desiree Ewankov	*(The Uninvited)* is a recent addition to community theater and Westfield Community Players. Desiree was last seen in W.C.P.'s production of Born Yesterday. She grew up in Bound Brook, New Jersey, and recently moved to Fanwood. She is excited to be a part of the production and its process. Hobbies include music, dancing, and shopping. She also loves all kinds of animals. She would like to thank her family and friends for all of their support. "All my love to Phillip, I would not have done this without you."

Production Staff
Joseph Porter	*(Director)* A retired Firefighter from Jersey City. Joe has worked in theater as an actor and director for the past thirty years. His experience includes much time spent working on the technical and administrative ends of the business. Recent directorial projects of note include Boy Gets Girl (Rebecca Gilman) and Simpatico (Sam Shepard). Recent acting credits include Glengarry Glen Ross (Williamson) at EVP, The Guys (Capt. Nick Flanagan) at Circle Players and Sideman (Al) at The Villagers Black Box. Joe's next project will be directing Book of Days by Lanford Wilson at Circle Players in Piscataway which opens April 25th. He would like to thank his wife Joyce and children (Caitlin and Ryan) for their patience and support.

Sally Brown	*(Producer)* Sally has been secretary on the Westfield Community Players Board of Directors for four years. A first-time producer, Sally finds the experience exhilarating and loves the entire cast and production team. Outside of W.C.P., Sally engages in volunteer activities with a number of local organizations. She enjoys opera, music, history and reading. Sally would like to thank everyone for their encouragement and support.
Barbara Ruban	*(Stage Manager)* started with Westfield Community Players several years ago and has been property master on many shows, including Angel Street for which she was nominated for a Perry Award. She has assisted in set designing and decoration and tried "the other side" of the stage when she appeared in American Daughter and The Best Man. Barbara also wrote and directed two original plays which were performed at W.C.P. and most recently in Chatham's New Jersey Voices Festival. "Thanks to Westfield Community Players for the opportunity to express my creative side and to my family for their support and love."
Bill McKeekan	*(Set Design)*
Bob Murray	*(Lighting Design)* is designing lights for all of our productions this season. He is a veteran lighting designer, technical director, and stage technician (I.A.T.S.E). His professional credits include The Newark Symphony Hall Summer Festival, George Street Theater, Crossroads Theater, and the Paper Mill Playhouse. He has also been affiliated with the Bickford Theater and other N.J. Theaters. Recently, Bob has worked on The Heiress for Stony Hill Players. Upcoming productions include Twelve Angry Men with Act IV Productions.
Glen Crane	*(Sound Design)*
JoAnne Lemenille	*(Properties Mistress)* Once again JoAnne is backstage on a WCP production. She did grace WCP's stage in The Cemetery Club starring as Mildred. She has alway 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 for which she stage 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."
Jessica Foerst	*(Lighting/Sound Operator)*
Desiree Ewankov	*(Make-up/Props Ass't.)* [See above in Cast Profiles]
Mike Bieber	*(Lighting)*
Anna MacNiven	*(Costumes)*
Naomi Yablonsky	*(Costumes)*
Rebecca Bieber	*(Crew Ass't.)*
Phil Nolf	*(Props Ass't.)*

Slideshow of Production