The Players 2005-06

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Paula is also the proud wife of Peter Granucci with whom she cherishes a joyous life.</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 161 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13e27d9b0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="155" ALT="Wendy Almeida" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Wendy Almeida </B></FONT>appeared in three previous BRT productions: <I><B>Steel Magnolias</B></I>, <I><B>All in the Timing</B></I> and <I><B>Selections from Working</B></I>. She also performs with Theatre at the Mount and Actors' Circle Theatre, where she won a NH Theatre Award for <I><B>Jake's Women</B></I> and recently played Queen Aggravain in <I><B>Once Upon a Mattress</B></I>.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><B>2005</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><B>NH Theatre Award winner - Best Actress, for Actor's Circle Theatre's production of  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>Jake's Women</B></I></FONT><B>!</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 299 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="64f7dc00.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="192" ALT="Mary Armstrong" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mary Armstrong </B></FONT>is delighted to play Optima (Merlin's proud mom) in Jon O'Brien's world premiere of <I><B>Merlin</B></I>.  Besides BRT and Keene Lions Club, she has performed with: Raylynmor Opera, Actors Circle Theater, and Jeff Stout Concepts.  This past year, she had the pleasure of singing and dancing down the aisle in UCC's <I><B>Godspell, </B></I>and of falling into a casket as Mrs. Sowerberry in <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>. Favorite past roles include: Dotty in <I><B>Noises Off</B></I>; Agnes Gooch in <I><B>Mame</B></I>; Annelle in <I><B>Steel Magnolias</B></I>; Fleta in <I><B>Iolanthe</B></I>; Alice in <I><B>You Can't Take it With You</B></I>; Billie Jo Casta in <I><B>Oedipus Tex</B></I>; and Mr. Box (That's right - Mister) in <I><B>Box and Cox</B></I>.  She also has done some directing for BRT, with <I><B>Check Please</B></I><I>! </I>Mary is especially looking forward to working with Hillcat Theater in Hillsborough, NH later this summer. She will be playing Maria in <I><B>The Sound of Music </B></I>on August 10, 11, and 12. Mary is pursuing a Masters in Dance/Movement Therapy with a minor in Counseling at Antioch, while working part-time at NGM.  She regularly directs the music with her trusty guitar at St. Denis church. Mary resides with her wonderfully supportive and multi-talented husband Mark in Harrisville.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ae7d920.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="146" ALT="Scott Belt in a number from "Back to Broadway"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Scott Belt</B></FONT>, who resides in Dummerston, VT, is a home care nurse by day and a song and dance man by night. He has spent the last 21 plus years doing community theatre for his RR. Doing such roles as the Scarecrow in <I><B>The Wizard of Oz</B></I>, Rev. Chrisparkle in <I><B>The Mystery of Edwin Drood</B></I>, Luntha and King Simon of Lagree in <I><B>The King and I</B></I>, Roberts the butler in <I><B>The Unsinkable Molly Brown</B></I> and character roles in <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>, <I><B>Oklahoma!</B></I>, <I><B>Working</B></I>,<I><B> Jesus Christ Superstar</B></I> and others. He's choreographed <I><B>Annie Get Your Gun</B></I>, <I><B>Working</B></I>, <I><B>Babes in Arms</B></I>, <I><B>Mame</B></I> and various cabaret and variety shows. Scott is Costume Manager for Springfield Community Players in Springfield, VT  and also co-directs the Brattleboro Winter Carnival Queens Pageant.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 332 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11587d990.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="153" ALT="Jennifer Bond" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jennifer Bond</B></FONT> has been acting for as long as she can remember.  As a child her mother affectionately nicknamed her Sarah Heartburn.  As such, she decided to channel her drama queen tendencies and minor in Theatre Arts at Franklin Pierce College in Rindge.  Locally you may remember Jennifer from such Branch River Theatre shows, including <I><B>My Three Angels</B></I> (Marie Louise), <I><B>Selections From Working</B></I> (Sharon Atkins, the nearly suicidal receptionist), <I><B>Bus Stop</B></I> (Cherie), <I><B>On Broadway</B></I> (Marian the Librarian in <I><B>The Music Man</B></I> and Sandy in <I><B>Grease</B></I>).  Jennifer was most recently seen in the Jeff Stout Concepts production of <I><B>The Honeymooners</B></I> as Trixie Norton.  But she is perhaps most famously (and definitely least clothed) remembered for her role in the Jeff Stout Concepts production of <I><B>Noises Off</B></I> as Brook/Vicki.  She also very much enjoyed playing the role of Mary Tart in the AIDS Services benefit, <I><B>Just Desserts X</B></I> and <I><B>Just Desserts X Encore!</B></I>  When not on the stage, she enjoys playing the role of  “mommy” to her two beautiful, amazing, brilliant daughters, Abigail and Lily, and is employed by the Monadnock Radio Group, where you may recognize her voice when she transforms into her alter-ego, known as J-Bo.  Jennifer lives in Keene with her husband Matt (genius set designer and budding thespian) and daughters. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 283 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13e87da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Mary Bush" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mary Bush</B></FONT>, is pleased to be part of the <I><B>Merlin</B></I><I> </I>cast, working with the ever so talented and creative Jon O'Brien!  Mary's acting resume has been filling up, since she first appeared on the stage in the summer of 2004 with <I><B>Just Desserts 10</B></I><B>.  </B>Most recently you may have seen her as Lil in BRT's<B> </B>production of <I><B>The Octette Bridge Club.</B></I> She also appeared as Ruby Rae in <I><B>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</B></I> with ACT; Kate, in <I><B>When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet</B></I>; and Melanie in <I><B>Check, Please! </B></I><B> </B>Other credits include, <I><B>At The Punchbowl,</B></I> <I><B>Just Desserts XI</B></I>, <I><B>Just Desserts Encore</B></I>, stage managing <I><B>Flaming Idiots</B></I> produced by Jeff Stout Concepts at The Colonial in Keene and a choral role in <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>. Mary has been married for 13 years to her very patient and supportive husband Ron. They have 4 children.  She can be found singing and spinning discs with Ron every weekend, for their DJ business Ron & Mary's Karaoke and DJ Services. She is a resident of Winchester, NH where she lives with her husband, their son Lucas. A big thanks goes to her family and friends for their continuous love and encouragement.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 168 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1fe27d860.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="134" ALT="Emma Carmody" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Emma Carmody </B></FONT>has always enjoyed performing. For only being thirteen, her theatrical credits are impressive! Past shows include <I><B>A Midsummer's Night Dream</B></I><I> </I>(1st Fairy)<I>, </I><I><B>Alice in Wonderland</B></I><I> </I>(Singing Turtle)<I>, </I><I><B>Annie</B></I><I> </I>(Annie)<I>, </I><I><B>Oliver! </B></I>(Fagin's gang member)<I>, </I><I><B>A Christmas Carol </B></I>(1st Ghost) <I>and</I> several junior high and C.A.K.E. productions. A student at Walpole Middle School, Emma loves spending time with friends, drawing and painting, watching movies, and riding the Harley with her dad. She is excited to be in this challenging new musical despite having to share the stage with her brother.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="3b368600.gif" border=0 width="104" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Trina Carmody </B></FONT>thinks being over forty is great.  The kids are older and more self-sufficient (sort of), her career is rewarding, and that allows for fun things like joining the local community theater circuit.  Prior to returning to the illustrious stage, she directed several youth productions for schools and local groups.  In the past few years, she has enjoyed being in productions of <I><B>The Actor's Nightmare</B></I> (Sarah), <I><B>Crazy for You</B></I> (Tess), <I><B>A Midsummer's Night Dream </B></I>(Hippolyta), and most recently as an ensemble member in <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>  When she heard buzz about an original musical titled <I><B>Merlin</B></I>, she jumped at the chance to work with the talented production crew (she was cast in spite of a confirmed diagnosis of dancelexia).  Thanks for the opportunity, guys!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 176 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="18137daa0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="170" ALT="William Carmody" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>William Carmody</B></FONT><B>, </B>before plotting his strategy to get to the White House, is trying to squeeze some theatrical experiences into his busy life. He is 15 and participates in soccer, track, and X-country skiing while attending Fall Mountain Regional High School.  Will enjoys acting and has been in numerous local productions such as <I><B>The Outsiders</B></I><I> </I>(Jock),<I> </I><I><B>Edgar Allen Poe</B></I><I> </I>(Zachary)<I>, </I>and<I> </I><I><B>A Midsummer Night's Dream</B></I><I> </I>(Oberon's henchman)<I>.</I> Will tends to avoid singing and claims he was tricked into doing this production of <I><B>Merlin</B></I>, but he enjoys the company of peculiar people found only in show business.  Due to his offbeat behavior, he fits in quite nicely.  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 184 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13aa7da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Cindy Choate" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Cindy Choate</B></FONT> made her first appearance on local stages in director Eric Walther's <I><B>On Broadway</B></I> 3 years ago and hasn't stopped since. She has also appeared in the Keene Lions Club productions of <I><B>Mame</B></I>, <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>, and most recently selling roses in <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>.  She was also a part of <I><B>Just Desserts X</B></I> and <I><B>XI</B></I>,  <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I>, <I><B>At the Punchbowl</B></I>, <I><B>The Sherman and Jeff Comedy Revue</B></I>, and <I><B>Flaming Idiots</B></I>.  Playing the part of Nimue/Vincent II marks Cindy's first leading role. She's thrilled because when Jon O'Brien gets a call from Broadway, she can say she was an original cast member.  Thanks go out to her supportive husband and her favorite drama queen and king, children Kelly and Bryan.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 199 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="64b7dc10.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="193" ALT="Gail Connelly" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Gail Connelly</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>has performed in many of BRT's productions such as <I><B>The Curious Savage</B></I>, <I><B>What I did Last Summer</B></I>, <I><B>Selections from Working</B></I>, <I><B>American Dreams: Lost and Found</B></I>, <I><B>At the Punch Bowl</B></I><B> </B>and <I><B>Spoon River Anthology  </B></I>and just recently appeared as Abby in the Walpole Players production of <I><B>Arsenic and Old Lace. </B></I>She also has stage managed quite a few, including <I><B>On Broadway</B></I> and <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I>. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 173 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6387da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Nancy Coutts" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Nancy Coutts </B></FONT>has taught and performed theatre both professionally and at local venues for over 40 years. She was last seen in BRT's <I><B>Spoon River Anthology</B></I><I> </I>and recently joined the BRT board of directors. Her recent performances have been in BRT's <I><B>At the Punch Bowl </B></I>and <I><B>American Dreams: Lost and Found</B></I>. She is a consultant for various theatre companies in New England and a member of the newly formed group of improvisation performers led by Henry Balzarini at “Acting Out” in Keene. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 250 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6537d9e0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="158" ALT="C.J. Cummings" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>C.J. Cummings</B></FONT> , after taking a “recharge-the-batteries” break from theatre for about a year, CJ is absolutely delighted to be back once again with BRT and Keene Lions Club, performing with the area's most talented actors, vocalists and production team! She is thrilled to be the evil, self-absorbed Morgan le Fey in this show!! “In past I've been cast as one sweetie pie after another, which is great, but I can't tell you how refreshing it is to be playing a character who is a bit, shall we say...witchy.” You may have seen CJ in some of these shows in the past, <I><B>Ten Little Indians</B></I>, <I><B>The Mousetrap</B></I>, <I><B>Oklahoma!</B></I>, <I><B>Anything Goes</B></I>, <I><B>Gypsy</B></I>, <I><B>South Pacific</B></I>, <I><B>Mame</B></I>, <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>, <I><B>Noises Off!</B></I> (twice!), <I><B>On Broadway</B></I>, <I><B>The Honeymooners</B></I>, <I><B>The Unexpected Guest</B></I> and <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I>. She wishes to thank her husband and dearest friend, Tommy, for always being supportive, “even if the rehearsal schedules do end up giving us both sleeping disorders.”</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 217 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13a87da30.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="163" ALT="Dean Eaton" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Dean Eaton</B></FONT> comes full circle in this production. One of earliest roles was 29 years ago in a Marlborough Playwrights Theatre production of Jon R. O'Brien's <I><B>Poverello</B></I>. He went on to act in a number of their shows, including leads in <I><B>Blythe Spirit</B></I> and T<I><B>he Haunting of Hill House</B></I>. After a long hiatus, Dean jumped back in several years ago, performing with the Keene Lion's Club, Just Desserts and Branch River Theatre. He is thrilled to be working again with the brilliant Jon R. O'Brien.  In the real world Dean owns and operates Your Kitchen Store in the Colony Mill Marketplace. He urges everyone to shop at a locally owned business in the first place. On Sunday he is the worship leader at the Stoddard Congregational Church. Dean is also an advocate and speaker for organ donation. Please contact him for more information.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 197 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6287dbf0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="191" ALT="Cindy Elmour" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Cynthia Elmour</B></FONT> made her second performance with Branch River Theatre since appearing in <I><B>On Broadway</B></I> two seasons ago. In the interim, she joined the BRT Board of Directors, and appeared in <I><B>Mame</B></I> for the Keene Lions Club and <I><B>Just Desserts X</B></I> for Aids Services for the Monadnock Region. Cindy is very proud of her 7-year-old son, James, who has “the best smile” and who good-naturedly agreed to be in another production with his mom in <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I> last season! </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 266 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="14157da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Gregory Flower" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Gregory Flower </B></FONT>has a great love for shows. He is a 15-year-old freshman at Keene High School, and he generally enjoys it there. His credits include the UCC's <I><B>Godspell</B></I> (We Beseech Thee), the Moving Company's <I><B>Bugsy Malone Jr.</B></I> (Fat Sam), and the Keene Lions Club's <I><B>The Music Man </B></I>(Tommy Djilas).  He is pleased and honored to be playing <I><B>Merlin</B></I>, this fantastic creation of Jon Ripley O'Brien's.  Greg is a baritone with tenor qualities, or in his words “a tenortone”.  When not singing, acting or making up ridiculous names or fake lyrics, he enjoys swimming, volleyball, and basketball.  He also enjoys music theory and has many songs in the process of composition (search his name <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.finalemusic.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.finalemusic.com/"><U><U>www.finalemusic.com</U></U></A></FONT> for a couple of his posted songs).  He would like to thank Marty Hennum, Gary Gagnon, Jon O'Brien, Joanne Mead, Rev. Jay Terbush, Eric Walther, Paula Aarons, and Barb Andrews for all of their help and support over the last few years.  Most of all he would like to thank Dad, Mom, Nana, Pop, Oma, Papa, and Sarah for all of their love and nurturing.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 316 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="14197db20.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="178" ALT="Jonathan Flower" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jonathan Flower </B></FONT>returns to the stage after a decade long hiatus, Jonathan has recently played Bill Sykes in the Lion's Club production of <I><B>Oliver!</B></I> and was a cast member in the UCC's production of <I><B>Godspell</B></I>. Prior to this prolonged break from theater, he played a variety of on-stage roles including Billy in <I><B>Carousel</B></I>, Motel in <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof </B></I>and Capt. Von Trapp in <I><B>The Sound of Music</B></I>. However, this is just a small sample of his repertoire. In the shower, he has starred in every show he has ever seen, regardless of his knowledge of the correct lyrics or melody. Some of his favorite shower productions have been <I><B>West Side Story</B></I>, <I><B>Jesus Christ Superstar</B></I> and <I><B>Porgy & Bess</B></I>. Recently, Jonathan has learned the meaning of the term, "What goes around, comes around." Now that he has two children of his own who have discovered the joys of shower singing, he realizes that shower performances do, in fact, have an audience - everyone else who lives in the house.  Jonathan was fortunate to grow up in a house full of music. His parents instilled in him a love of show tunes by occasionally filling an evening by standing around the piano singing their favorite Broadway songs. Now music and theater are common joys that he shares with his wife and children.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="16a47d980.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="152" ALT="Sarah Flower" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Sarah Flower </B></FONT>has always loved to sing dance and act, is an 11-year-old student who goes to Keene Middle School. She first started to act with the Sunday school at UCC. Then she got into the shows at school: <I><B>Dear Abby</B></I> (a show about the first ladies), and <I><B>Puss in Boots</B></I> (the story about the little cat killing the ogre). Sarah also was in a drama summer camp with her piano teacher, Mrs. Fleming and helped put on the shows <I><B>Jonah and the Whale</B></I> where she starred as an angel and <I><B>Freedom Bound</B></I> as Aunt Colette. The most recent shows she has been in are <I><B>Godspell</B></I><I><B> </B></I>at UCC, and <I><B>The </B></I><I><B>Music Man</B></I> and <I><B>Oliver!</B></I> with the Keene Lions Club. Sarah thanks her brother Gregory, and her Mom and Dad, without whom she would never have been involved in any Drama.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 184 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="16a67da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Tracy Flower" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Tracy Flower </B></FONT>in her younger days, Tracy performed in both community and school productions. She played the role of Sister Sophia in the 1990 Keene Lions Club show <I><B>The Sound of Music</B></I> (and got pregnant with Gregory) and the role of Pegeen in the 1994 Keene Lions Club show <I><B>Mame</B></I> (and got pregnant with Sarah). Since 1995, she has done makeup for all Keene Lions Club productions. She caught the acting bug again last year in the UCC production of <I><B>Godspell</B></I>, joining the cast only after her name mysteriously appeared on the cast list (no babies though!). Tracy is thrilled, (and quite frankly a little scared - two children are enough), to be joining her family and friends in <I><B>Merlin</B></I>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 165 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="17a27d9f0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="159" ALT="Jodi Fortin" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jodi Fortin</B></FONT>'s appearance in <I><B>Merlin</B></I> is the first since high school 5 years ago. She has been involved with choral singing and solos in numerous medleys and pieces since grade school. Always satisfied with choral singing she hadn't reached out to active or theatre. While attending The Branch River Theatre's performance <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I> last year, she became inspired. The amazing production gave her strive and leap towards many performances to come. She would like to thank all who have been so encouraging and supportive through the years! </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="16287db30.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="179" ALT="Ben Gagnon" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Ben Gagnon </B></FONT>makes another appearance in a BRT show, his 6<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> from behind the drumset. Ben made his singing debut on the Marlborough Community House stage last year in <I><B>Just Desserts X</B></I>. In this past year's Keene Teen Idol competition, Ben was invited to photograph the event. Ben also plays in a local band called "Soul Dragn" which just recently released its first studio album <I>A Rebuttal to Battery</I>. To learn more about the band you can visit <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.souldragn.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.souldragn.com"><U><B>www.souldragn.com</B></U></A>. </FONT>Ben, is newly married to fellow BRT alum and long-time school friend Kate Heffernan and would like to thank everyone in his life that has helped and supported him throughout his life.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 234 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="14137da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Gary Gagnon" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Gary Gagnon </B></FONT>is proud to be part of the premier production of <I><B>Merlin</B></I>! The collaboration between BRT and Keene Lions is also a premier production of exceptional importance and it is hoped that this will continue for years to come.  As a member of the Board of Directors for BRT Gary admires the dedication of everyone involved with community theater, most especially, the audience for whom all is presented.  New curtains, lights, sound equipment and especially the chairs were all proposed by BRT members but were only possible due to the generosity of the audience and players involved with BRT. Take the lessons of <I><B>Merlin</B></I> to heart and live life with the vigor that Jon O'Brien infused into his score and script. Finally, the audience is reminded that good fortune and crops are guaranteed to those who honor the ancient theater tradition of presenting the orchestra with Travelers Checks® and gift certificates.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 184 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="d857daf0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="175" ALT="Lori Goldring" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Lori Goldring</B></FONT> last appeared with BRT, in April 2005, as Kate in BRT's recent and highly successful, and hysterical, production of <I><B>Love, Sex and the IRS</B></I>. She also appeared in last June's <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I>. Her stage debut was in ACT's <I><B>The Wizard of Oz</B></I> where she portrayed a tree and a variety of others inanimate objects. She is coming into her own, as opposed to when she played an alter ego in BRT's <I><B>At the Punch Bowl</B></I>. Finally, she is hoping that the Ginkgo Biloba will work considering she has more lines to memorize than her "Fine situation here!" in the Keene Lion's Club presentation of <I><B>The Music Man</B></I> where she blended in with the cast of MANY and with just recently <I><B>Oliver!</B></I> which was MANY MORE. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 217 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1d367d8e0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="142" ALT="Michelle Goodell in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Michelle Goodell</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT>is so pleased to be performing in Jon Ripley O'Brien's <I><B>Merlin</B></I><B>.</B> Having sung with Jon`s accompaniments in other charitable performances she has been looking forward to being a part of this show. She started theater in productions of <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>, <I><B>Lil' Abner</B></I><B>,</B> and <I><B>Camelot</B></I> at Keene High School around twenty years ago. Over the years she has performed for numerous benefits, weddings, and in local rock groups. Three years ago she reemerged and became part of the cast for The Lions Club productions of <I><B>Mame</B></I><B>,</B> <I><B>The Music Man</B></I><I> </I>and in <I><B>Just Desserts X</B></I>  for Aids Services for the Monadnock Region. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, working at Timken, kayaking, and singing everywhere. She lives in Swanzey with her husband Joey, son Joshua, and daughter Jennifer and their loving pets KC, Sneaker and Mittens.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 154 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1fe47d940.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="148" ALT="Peter Granucci" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Peter Granucci</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT>is a professional artist, known especially for his portraits and landscapes. He was in Branch River's version of <I><B>Spoon River Anthology</B></I>, was seriously bitten by the acting bug, and has been performing consistently ever since. Peter has performed with the Keene Lions Club in <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>, <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>, and <I><B>Mame</B></I>. Other performances include: Mario Cossa's rendition of <I><B>Cabaret</B></I>, Paula Aarons and Dancers <I><B>Speaking Actions</B></I> and Branch River Theater's <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I> (he's still keepin' it classy, keepin' it sassy) and <I><B>Just Desserts</B></I>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 118 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="3b368600.gif" border=0 width="104" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Ken Hamshaw </B></FONT>(Electric & Acoustic Guitar)<I> </I>got his start in musicals during high school playing such shows as <I><B>Sweet Charity</B></I> and <I><B>Bye, Bye Birdie. </B></I>Attending University of Massachusetts in Boston he continued to perform with various groups. Recent performances include <I><B>Godspell</B></I> and <I><B>Best of NH Theater Awards</B></I> in Manchester. Ken currently resides in Keene and performs with local area band `The Nines.'</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 234 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ea7da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Genienne Hockensmith" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Genienne Hockensmith </B></FONT>has been acting since college and has been performing with BRT on and off for more than ten years. Her first appearance with BRT was a Desdemona in the 1995 production of <I><B>When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet</B></I>. That same year she played Chelsea in BRT's production of <I><B>On Golden Pond</B></I>. After taking an extended back from the theater, Genienne reappeared on the stage in 2005's <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I>, and as one of the Weathergirls in <I><B>Just Desserts XI</B></I>. Most recently she was seen `dropping dead' as Old Sally in the Keene Lion's Club production of <I><B>Oliver.</B></I> When she is not performing, Genienne enjoys horseback riding, hiking with her husband, Jeremy, and three-year-old son, Hunter, and watching way too much reality TV. Genienne would like to thank both Hunter and Jeremy for their support, patience and tolerance for take-out dinners during the long hours of rehearsal for this show.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 206 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13e07da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Susan Kingsbury" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Susan Kingsbury </B></FONT>has been involved in local theater since 1990, when she spoke two lines in anActors Circle Theater production in Peterborough. Since then, roles such as Bananas in <I><B>House of Blue Leaves</B></I> with the Vermont Theater Company, Estragon in <I><B>Waiting for Godot</B></I> with The Edge Ensemble, and Queenie in <I><B>Bell, Book and Candle</B></I> have challenged and rewarded her in ways she never could have dreamed. Her most recent performance was in <I><B>Over the River and Through the Woods </B></I> with Branch River Theatre. Susan lives in Nelson and is too busy landscape painting to make a living! Susan has traveled and lived in such foreign lands as Italy, Asia, and Los Angeles.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 184 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ce47da20.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="162" ALT="Jim Kreylin in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jim Kreyling</B></FONT>, from Swanzey Center, has been absent from the theatre for many years. Recently he rediscovered the excitement of the stage as the knife grinder in the '06 Lions' Club production of <I><B>Oliver!</B></I><B> </B> Years ago he played the Rabbi in Keene State's production of <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I><I>.</I> Jim is glad to perform with his youngest children, Jordan and Mariah as one of several family groups in <I><B>Merlin</B></I><I>. </I>He can sometimes be found singing baritone in the Keene Chorale.  Many years ago, in the fading days of the Keene Community Theatre, Jim and his wife, Roxanne, were among the founding members of The Branch River Theatre. Jim is pleased to again become active in this vital part of our arts community.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 168 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ce67d970.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="151" ALT="Jordan Kreyling" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jordan Kreyling,</B></FONT>of Swanzey Center, is a seventh grader at Keene Middle School who has been playing flute for over four years. He also plays in the Seventh Grade Concert Band as well as the Jazz Band. Recently he was part of the Honors Band organized by The Middle School Band Directors' Association. He was in the Keene Lions' Club production of <I><B>Oliver!</B></I> and is currently playing flute in the orchestra for <I><B>Merlin</B></I><I>. </I>Last year<I>,</I> he participated in the 19th Season of the New Hampshire Dance Institute called <I><B>Way Out West!</B></I> as a member of Cutler School's own dance team and the Swat dance team.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 191 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1b8c7db90.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="185" ALT="Mariah Kreyling in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mariah Kreyling</B></FONT><B>, </B>of Swanzey Center is a 12-year-old sixth grade student at Cutler School. She has been active in various school activities such as cheerleading, NHDI, running clubs and band. Just recently, Mariah was in the Lions' Club production of <I><B>Oliver! </B></I>That was the first time she was in a public play. It was a great and fun experience for her.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 171 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1bba7da50.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="165" ALT="Lucas LaScala in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Lucas LaScala, </B></FONT>since he was little, has liked to sing and dance. Starting at the ripe old age of  6, he studied tap dancing and violin for a couple of years.  Lucas performed in a children's choir at KIMRA and then had the opportunity to sing as part of a children's choir with Judy Collins at the Colonial Theatre. Still new to theatre, but he loves it (Jim Carrey is my favorite actor)!  He's performed in <I><B>The Music Man</B></I> and in <I><B>Bugsy Malone</B></I>. He has been studying drums and piano for several years now and loves music of all kinds. Oh, yes, he  loves to play soccer too!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 316 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="141b7da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Kay Lucius" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Kay Lucius </B></FONT>for the past 25 years, theater has been a part of her life — in some way, shape, or form. After helping with sets and costumes, she finally decided to get on stage. Her debut performance in <I><B>Harvey</B></I> with the Surry Players lead to other performances there — <I><B>The Odd Couple</B></I> (female version) and <I><B>It's All in the Family</B></I>. Now her daughter, Robyn, performs there - last year in <I><B>Play On</B></I> and this past year co-directing <I><B>Don't Dress for Dinner!</B></I>  Singing and dancing became the next venue when she became involved with the Keene Lions Clubs shows  —  <I><B>Damn Yankees</B></I>, <I><B>Gypsy</B></I>, <I><B>Bye, Bye, Birdie</B></I>, <I><B>Hello, Dolly!, </B></I> <I><B>South Pacific</B></I>, <I><B>Oklahoma!</B></I>, <I><B>Mame</B></I>, <I><B>The Music Man </B></I>and <I><B>Oliver!</B></I> She joined forces with BRT to perform in <I><B>On Broadway</B></I>, <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I> and <I><B>Just Desserts X</B></I> & <I><B>XI.</B></I> This past fall she joined the cast of  <I><B>Godspell </B></I>at the United Church of Christ in Keene and loved reliving her teen years! She `dearly loves' Jon O'Brien and is thrilled to be a part of  <I><B>Merlin</B></I>. Kay enjoys spending time with family and friends, running Maple Avenue Nursery School, being a Lions Club member and performing. She is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild in July! "Hi" and "love ya" to hubby Bob and daughters Kate and Robyn.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 299 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13de7d980.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="152" ALT="Margaret Lynott" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Margaret Lynott </B></FONT><B>Margaret Lynott</B> is  delighted to play a small part in  this Branch River/Lions Club  production having appeared  most recently in:  BRT's <I><B>The Octette Bridge Club</B></I>, <I><B>Love Sex and the IRS</B></I>, <I><B>On Broadway</B></I>, <I><B>American Dreams</B></I>, <I><B>Just Desserts X  Encore</B></I>, and <I><B>At The Punchbowl</B></I>. She dabbled in Community Theater years ago when she played Norma in the Winchester Theater's production of <I><B>Plaza Suite</B></I>. You may have seen her in the Keene  Lion's Club productions of <I><B>South Pacific</B></I>, as Bloody Mary, and last year's <I><B>The Music Man</B></I> as Eulalie Shinn, the mayor's wife, as well as this year's <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>, as one of the gruel servers. The rewards of being in these shows, are the wonderful friendships that endure long after the last bit of make-up is wiped away. When not acting out on stage, Margaret can be found at <I>Shamrock Real Estate</I>, in Winchester, a company she founded in 1983 with her late husband Jim. Helping people make their homeownership dreams come true, gives her enormous satisfaction, as well as pay the bills. Michael and Bridget, call her mother. Mick and Taylor call her grandmother, and Jamison calls her Mag Mags.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 194 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13b27dbc0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="188" ALT="Ray Mahoney" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Ray Mahoney </B></FONT>is a familiar face to local theater audiences, and is very excited to be involved in <I><B>Merlin</B></I>. Ray has appeared in numerous Keene Lions Club shows including, <I><B>Oliver!</B></I>, <I><B>South Pacific</B></I>, <I><B>Oklahoma!</B></I>, <I><B>Gypsy</B></I>, <I><B>Guys and Dolls</B></I>, <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>, <I><B>Damn Yankees</B></I>, <I><B>Sweet Charity,</B></I> <I><B>The Sound of Music</B></I>, and <I><B>Lil' Abner</B></I>. Previous Branch River Theatre dinner productions include <I><B>On Broadway</B></I> and <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I>. Other BRT appearances in <I><B>Selections from Working</B></I>, <I><B>Bus Stop</B></I>, <I><B>Ten Little Indians</B></I>, <I><B>The Curious Savage</B></I>, <I><B>The Perfect Crime</B></I> and <I><B>All in the Timing</B></I>. Thank you to Ann, Mike and Chris for their ongoing support.     </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 201 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="3b368600.gif" border=0 width="104" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Matt Manchester </B></FONT>is pleased to be a part of the Branch River Theatre. Matt has never done a theatre-in-the-round performance before and is happy to be in one this year with <I><B>Merlin</B></I>. He has just graduated 8<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" >th</FONT> grade and is now going into Keene High School. He has starred in <I><B>The Wizard of Oz</B></I> (as Scarecrow), <I><B>Annie</B></I> (as Rooster), <I><B>Mame</B></I> (as Young Patrick), and <I><B>Tongue Twisted</B></I> (as the game show host, Wink Hughbett). He has also been in <I><B>Red Riding Hood</B></I> (as the Wolf), <I><B>The Fisherman and his Wife</B></I> (as Harry Hook), <I><B>Seussical, the Musical</B></I> (as a Monkey),  <I><B>Inspecting Carol </B></I>(as Tiny Tim) and in his last show <I><B>Oliver!</B></I> (as Noah in Fagin's gang). Besides acting, Matt enjoys playing sports. His four favorite sports are soccer, skiing, track and wresting.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 252 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11a77da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Louis Marchiony" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Louis Marchiony </B></FONT>began acting at Berkshire Showcase &  Stagedoor Manor in Windham, New York, then at Usdan Center for the Arts in Long Island, NY, The Iona Players & Props N' Paint in New Rochelle, NY, the Colonial Players in </div> <div> Bayside, NY, The Old Homestead Association in Swanzey, NH, and New England Audio Theatre (NEAT) in Keene, NH. His roles have included J. Pierrepont Finch in <I><B>How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying</B></I>, Applegate in <I><B>Damn Yankees</B></I>, Felix Unger in <I><B>The Odd Couple</B></I> (three times!!!), Beverly Carlton in <I><B>The Man Who Came to Dinner</B></I>, Lt. James Skylar Dunbar in <I><B>Stalag 17</B></I>, Bobby Randall in <I><B>Good News</B></I>, <I><B>Dracula</B></I> in NEAT's The Sounds of the Season broadcast on public radio from The Colonial Theatre in Keene and Happy Jack Hazard in <I><B>The Old Homestead.</B></I> Now he has graduated to Branch River Theatre!</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 250 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1887db30.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="179" ALT="Mary McDowell" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mary McDowell </B></FONT>is taking a break from acting to head up our <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chair Fund Raiser"><U><B>Chair Fund Campaign</B></U></A><B>, </B></FONT>so  be sure to visit our <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chair Fund Raiser"><U><B>Chair Fund Campaign</B></U></A><B> </B></FONT>page and learn about how we can get you into something a little more comfortable. Mary has played the role of Susan B. Anthony in <I><B>Chamber Music</B></I> and a waitress in <I><B>Working</B></I> and <I><B>Bus Stop</B></I>. She has appeared with Actors Circle Theatre as May in <I><B>Once in a Lifetime</B></I>, The General in <I><B>Guys and Dolls</B></I>, Mrs. Harcourt in <I><B>Anything Goes</B></I> and Mrs. Kirby in <I><B>You Can’t Take It With You</B></I>. She has sung with Monadnock Chorus as well as Monadnock Chorus Chamber Singers, and recently joined Mystic Chorale in Boston. She lives in Peterborough, NH, where she is the proud mom of future mover-and-shaker 17-year-old son, Christopher and Broadway-bound 15-year-old daughter, Emily. BRT would like to take this opportunity to thank Mary for taking it upon herself to head up the <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Chair Fund Raiser"><U><B>Chair Fund Campaign</B></U></A><B>!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 166 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1b8e7da00.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="160" ALT="Kara McGrath in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Kara McGrath </B></FONT>has been acting since she was around 5 years old, appearing briefly in the Keene State College show <I><B>A Dollhouse</B></I> at the age of 8. But, she only really started to get involved with the theatre community in Keene last year when she appeared in the Keene High School production of <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I><I>.</I> Since then she's been in <I><B>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</B></I><B> </B>at MOCO, <I><B>Once Upon a Mattress</B></I><I>, </I>and <I><B>Caught in the Rye</B></I><I>,</I> both at Keene High. Kara currently studies voice with JoJo Mead.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 286 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="17c37da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Sharon McHugh" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Sharon McHugh </B></FONT>has been with BRT since it was created as a spin-off from Keene Community Theatre in the last century ... well, over 23 years ago! With the exception of acting on stage, she has worked in every capacity, Producer, as  Props and Stage Managers, Set Construction, Refreshments, etc. and has been a past President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer of BRT. Sharon has directed numerous BRT shows such as <I><B>Jesus Christ Superstar, Dracula, The Haunting of Hill House, Fractured Shakespeare</B></I> and <I><B>The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe</B></I>. Last season marked her return to directing with <I><B>When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet </B></I>and recently directed this seasons <I><B>The Octette Bridge Club</B></I>. For the 2006-2007 season, she will be directing the thriller <I><B>Wait Until Dark </B></I>scheduled to go on in November 2006. Currently, she acts as the Lighting Director for BRT and has worked lights for Vermont Theatre Company, AIDS Services <I><B>Just Desserts</B></I>, Actor's Circle Theater, Jeff Stout Concepts and Small Pond Productions, to name just a few. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 563 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ac7da40.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="164" ALT="JoAnne Mead" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>JoAnne Mead </B></FONT>holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and Elementary Education. She is known as a Soprano Soloist, Voice Instructor, and Music Director. She is currently the Musical Director for the musical theater program at the Moving Company in Keene, and frequently provides vocal coaching for area school productions. She received her vocal training with teachers from Boston University, Keene State College, Opera singer Anna Gabrieli, and has coached with Eric Schwartz. As a Soprano Soloist, she has performed numerous Oratorio works with area choral/orchestral organizations, as well as concerts and recitals. She has performed with Granite State Opera, Lowell Opera, Opera North, and Raylynmor Opera. Roles in Adele in<B> </B><I><B>Die Fledermaus</B></I>, Gianetta in <I><B>Elixir of Love</B></I>, Ciesca in <I><B>Gianni Schicchi</B></I>, Zorah in <I><B>Ruddigore</B></I>, Mother in <I><B>Amahl and the Night Visitors</B></I><B> </B>and Madre in Madame Butterfly. Her favorite musical theatre roles include Mother Abbess in <I><B>Sound of Music</B></I><B>, </B>the Queen in <I><B>Once Upon a Mattress</B></I>, Joanne in <I><B>Godspell</B></I><B>,</B> and the Mother in <I><B>Jonah</B></I><B>. </B>She has performed as a member of the Keene State College Faculty Quartet, Mainstreet Broadway, and the quartet Mainstreet Four. She performed the National Anthem for President George W. Bush during his original campaign, and has sung at ceremonies in the Governor's chambers at the State House in Concord. She has performed as a vocal soloist for the National Dance Institute and the NH Special Olympics. She has recently performed with the Celebrated String Quartet of Washington, DC. She has music directed and conducted <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>Damn Yankees</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>Bye, Bye, Birdie</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>Gypsy</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>South Pacific,</B></I><B> </B><I><B>Mame</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>The Music Man</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</B></I><B>, </B>and <I><B>Oklahoma!</B></I><B> </B>She serves as a Judge/Adjucator for the NH Music Educator's Association  (NHMEA), and the NH All-State Choral Festival. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Grand Monadnock Arts Council, and currently serves as First Vice President of the Keene Lions Club. She maintains an active voice studio where she resides with her husband Curtis, sheepdog Maxwell, and daughter Ashley who has flown from the nest to attend college in CT.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 186 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11aa7da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Sherri Middaugh" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Sherri Middaugh</B></FONT>, a native Arizonan, makes her debut with Branch River Theatre in this production of <I><B>Over the River and Through the Woods</B></I>. Sherri's creativity has blossomed in New England from the many opportunities </div> <div> to act and read her own writing in local theater venues. This stay-at-home Mother stays busy by exploring the surprisingly warm rivers and lakes with her Husband Adam and their two year old daughter, Cameron. “It seems like I'm on summer vacation," she said. “Our blood is thin, so we'll be the family decked out in parkas come November." This will be their first experience with a snowy winter. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 250 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6577db90.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="185" ALT="Heather Morrison" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Heather A. H. Morrison </B></FONT>loves a good Broadway musical revue! She was most recently seen on the stage last month when she played the role of Bernadette in the Jeff Stout Concepts production of <I><B>Flaming Idiots</B></I> at The Colonial Theatre, as well as the Keene Lions Club production of <I><B>The Music Man</B></I> in February, when she played the role of Maud Dunlop. Other Keene Lions Club shows include <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I>, <I><B>Damn Yankees</B></I>, <I><B>Bye Bye Birdie</B></I>, <I><B>Hello, Dolly!</B></I>, and <I><B>Oklahoma</B></I>. She is an actor, director, and Vice President of the Board of Directors for Branch River Theatre where she directed <I><B>Spoon River Anthology</B></I> this past Fall. She has been honored to sing with the Raylynmor Opera, to perform with Actors Circle Theatre, and to be part of <I><B>Just Desserts</B></I> for AIDS Services. Favorite productions include playing Babe in <I><B>Crimes of the Heart</B></I>, and singing/dancing in <I><B>Guys and Dolls</B></I> and <I><B>Life is a Cabaret</B></I>. This lullaby is dedicated to her one-year-old daughter, Willow.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 194 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="6597dbc0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="188" ALT="Sherman Morrison" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>G. Sherman H. Morrison </B></FONT>is pleased to be directing her third show for BRT. Previous efforts include <I><B>What I Did Last Summer </B></I>by A.R. Gurney and <I><B>Selections from Working</B></I> by Studs Terkel. He has also directed shows for The Compass School (<I><B>Alice in Wonderland</B></I> and <I><B>The Changing Faces of Agriculture</B></I>) and the Front Porch Theatre (<I><B>Voices of the Past: A Rockingham Anthology</B></I>). He also performs regularly with BRT, The Raylynmor Opera, Keene Lions Club musical, WKNH Radio Theatre, and is the Bass Soloist for the United Church of Christ in Keene, NH. Sherman is now deeply involved in the most important production of his life - being a father to his daughter, two and half-year-old Willow.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 185 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11ac7db30.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="179" ALT="Erica Newhall" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Erica Newhall </B></FONT>is happy to be a part of <I><B>Over the River and through the Woods</B></I> cast and working with director/actor Mike Wood. She has been in various productions with Nashua Theatre Guild, Ghostlight Theatre Co., Stage One Productions and was also in <I><B>The Vagina Monologues</B></I>. She is also busy appearing in commercials throughout NH and MA. As always, Erica would like to thank her husband, family, and friends for their constant support.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 159 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ec7d990.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="153" ALT="James O'Brien" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>James O'Brien </B></FONT>makes his first performance with BRT in <I><B>The Octette Bridge Club</B></I>. He wants to thank Sharon for giving him the opportunity to be on stage once again. He most recently appeared as Ricky Martino in Small Pond Productions' original musical entitled the <I><B>Neon Coconut</B></I>. He also acted as assistant stage manager in Actor's Circle Theatre production of <I><B>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</B></I> as well as performing as one of the Aggie football players. James would like to thank all of these groups for giving him a chance to perform on stage once again.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 349 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="fbe7dae0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="174" ALT="Jon O'Brien" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jon Ripley O'Brien </B></FONT>(Composer and Librettist) The composer of <I><B>Merlin</B></I><I>'s</I> book, music, and lyrics is a life-long resident of Keene. He is a graduate of Keene High School and an alumnus of Keene State College where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in music composition. He has accompanied and/or arranged music for the annual Keene Lions Club shows since 1978. He did likewise for last year's Branch River Theatre's musical revue <I><B>Back to Broadway </B></I>that was<I> </I>directed by Keene Lion and BRT president Eric D. Walther. He is the only person in Keene High School history to have had two original musical works staged there. In 1974, he composed the music for the Keene High School Drama Club's production of <I><B>Jonah!</B></I><I> </I>that featured Keene Lion and <I><B>Merlin</B></I> music director JoJo Mead.<I> </I> In 1981, he wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the school's presentation of <I><B>Pendragon</B></I>.  In 1977, the Playwrights Theatre presented at the Marlborough Community House another one of his musicals called <I><B>Poverello</B></I>. It was based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi and featured BRT member and local merchant Dean Eaton. Jon is an honorary member of the Keene Lions Club. He is an accompanist for the St. Bernard's Church Contemporary Music Group and the Catholic Daughters of America-Court Josephine. He resides in Keene and is employed at the Savings Bank of Walpole as an insurance tracker.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 299 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13b67d9e0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="158" ALT="Marilyn Parpan in "West Side Story" in BRT's Back to Broadway" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Marilyn Parpan </B></FONT>is delighted to be appearing with Branch River Theater again!  Audiences will remember her as Mrs. Savage in the <I><B>The Curious Savage</B></I>, Clairee in <I><B>Steel Magnolias</B></I> and Dr. Margaret Thorne Brent in <I><B>The Perfect Crime</B></I>. Marilyn has been especially active in musical theater. Lions Club audiences will remember her as Nellie Forbush in <I><B>South Pacific</B></I>, Mame Dennis in <I><B>Mame</B></I>, Widda Paro in <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>, Aunt Eller in  <I><B>Oklahoma!</B></I>,  Dolly Levy in <I><B>Hello, Dolly!</B></I> plus leading roles in <I><B>Lil' Abner</B></I>, <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I> and <I><B>Annie</B></I> to name a few!  Marilyn is currently working with the very excellent Vermont Theater Company in Brattleboro acting in several Agatha Christie mysteries:  Emily Brent in <I><B>Ten Little Indians</B></I> and the Inspector in <I><B>The Unexpected Guest</B></I>. Marilyn, a native New Yorker, became involved with Musical Theater in college. It was while living in Wisconsin that she worked with the Brown Deer Community Playhouse and enjoyed playing Rizzo in <I><B>Grease </B></I>and Adelaide in <I><B>Guys and Dolls</B></I>.  Marilyn lives in Swanzey with her handsome husband Mark. After all these years of theater, however, Marilyn's favorite role will always be “Grammy” to Emma, Nick and Ethan. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 173 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11ae7da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="William Pearre" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>William Pearre, </B></FONT> moved to New Hampshire from Pennsylvania 11 years ago and since then has appeared on stage with Theater at the Mount in Gardner, MA, the Country Players and Arena Civic Theater in Turners Falls, MA, The Vermont Theater Company in Bratttleboro, VT, Keene State College’s Theater Program, the Swanzey Players and Actors Theater Playhouse in West Chesterfield, NH. Last fall he appeared in <I><B>Spoon River Anthology</B></I> with Branch River Theatre.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="d6f7daf0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="175" ALT="Debbie Pickering" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Debbie Pickering</B></FONT> made her debut as director for <I><B>Love, Sex and the IRS.  </B></I>This year Debbie has challenged herself by learning what goes on behind the scenes and taking a respite from acting. Most recently she was the Stage Manager for <I><B>The Music Man </B></I>and was surprised to discover how much she enjoyed the role.  Still a performer at heart, she continues performing with the Wild Nightz Band and to be involved in community fundraising efforts such as <I><B>Just Desserts </B></I>for AIDS Services.  She sends Love to the 4 L's in her life.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 181 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1b907daf0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="175" ALT="Emily Ranauro in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Emily Ranauro </B></FONT>is 17, and a Junior attending Fall Mountain Regional High School. She keeps busy playing on the Varsity Volleyball team, singing in her school's Madrigal group, playing flute and drums in the school band, and acting in her school's Drama Club! In the past, Emily has been involved in numerous school plays and local productions. Her recent roles include: Olivia in Shakespeare's <I><B>Twelfth Night</B></I>, Summer in <I><B>The Language of the Soul</B></I>, Rapunzel in <I><B>Into The Woods</B></I>, and Ms. Hannigan in <I><B>Annie</B></I>. <I><B>Merlin</B></I> is Emily's first ever Lion's Club/ Branch River Theatre Company experience and she's very excited to be taking part in such a great show.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 189 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="65d7db70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="183" ALT="Jeff Repko" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jeff Repko</B></FONT> has been on the board of Branch River Theatre for a number of years and has appeared in several productions most recently in the hysterical, and highly successful production of <I><B>Love, Sex and the IRS</B></I>. Along with acting, he constructs many of the sets for BRT shows. Jeff is a member of the Keene Lions Club and has appeared in their last 10 productions. You have recently seen him in Monadnock Regions Aid Services production of <I><B>Just Desserts</B></I> in which he co-directed with Debbie Pickering. He works for Imagistics International in Keene, as a sales representative, employs Jeff; so if anyone is looking to purchase a copier, give him a call!  </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 382 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13b87d970.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="151" ALT="Cristen Rosinski in "A Chorus Line" from BRT's Back to Broadway" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Cristen Rosinski</B></FONT> has been involved in theatre for as long as she can remember, from Easter Pageants and Drama Camp to the present. As a teenager, she was the co-director of a drama group in her church, presenting skits, musical shorts, and monologues dealing with family values and peer pressure. Since then, Cristen has been involved in many productions in the area as an actress, stage manager, and co-producer. She is currently Secretary on the Board of Trustees for the Vermont Theatre Company. Her credits as an actress include: <I><B>Twelve Angry Jurors</B></I> (Juror #4), <I><B>Romeo and Juliet</B></I> (Lady Montague), <I><B>A Comedy of Errors</B></I> (Adrianna), <I><B>Spike Heels</B></I> (Lydia), <I><B>Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre</B></I> (Various Roles), T<I><B>he Taming of the Shrew</B></I> (Katherina), in a role as the autistic male in Agatha Christie's <I><B>The Unexpected Guest</B></I>, and most recently in BRT's production of <I><B>Back to Broadway: A Musical Revue</B></I>. Cristen lives in Sunderland, MA, works as an Administrative Assistant at her father's business Morrell Metalsmiths, Ltd. in Colrain, MA, on Saturdays at Franklin First Federal Credit Union, and owns a business as a Creative Memories Scrapbooking Consultant. She is ecstatic to be a part of the world premiere musical <I><B>Merlin</B></I>, and thankful to the production team for seeing enough talent to be included in this amazing cast! Thanks go out to her family and friends for supporting and encouraging her great love of the arts, and a special thank you to her very own Mr. Director-Man! To Infinity, and Beyond!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 184 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1cbb7d960.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="150" ALT="Susan Silver" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Susan Silver</B></FONT> is a native of Marlborough, NH, though has left the area for warmer climes several times, always to return. She was in Marlborough Federated Church's Variety Shows in the `90's but more recently has been seen as Pick-a-Little Lady in the 2005 Lion's Club production of <I><B>The Music Man</B></I>. It was such rollicking great fun that Sue decided to come out for <I><B>Back to Broadway, Just Desserts XI and</B></I><I> </I>was most recently in the ensemble of <I><B>Oliver!</B></I><B>. </B>Sue is very excited to be singing and dancing in Jon Ripley O'Brien's original production of <I><B>Merlin</B></I>. Sue lives in Keene with her son Scott. By day she is a Business Banking Officer for Citizens Bank and is greatly looking forward to put her kayak into Granite Lake this summer.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 266 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13e47da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Marilyn Simons" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Marilyn Simons </B></FONT>has recently returned to acting after a hiatus of several years. She last appeared with Branch River Theatre as Rosalie Sorrells in <I><B>American Dreams: Lost and Found</B></I>. Since then she's been in Actor's Circle Theatre's <I><B>So When You Get Married</B></I> as Nonna, and in <I><B>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</B></I> as a “flashy” chorus member. Last summer she made her debut with the Peterborough Players in <I><B>Inherit the Wind</B></I>, starring James Whitmore. Marilyn has a BA in theatre from Keene State College where she performed in <I><B>Romeo and Juliet</B></I>, <I><B>Uncle Vanya</B></I>, <I><B>Measure for Measure</B></I> and as Yente the Matchmaker in <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I>. She also directed a full-length student production, <I><B>The Bug</B></I>. She has also appeared with the Antrim Players in <I><B>Guys and Dolls</B></I>, Monadnock Theatre Guild in <I><B>The Boyfriend</B></I>, as well as many roles which long time BRT'ers will remember, the title role in <I><B>Mary, Mary</B></I>, Babe in <I><B>Crimes of the Heart</B></I>, Jackie in <I><B>Hot L Baltimore</B></I> and the nurse in <I><B>The Cocktail Party</B></I>.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 118 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="3b368600.gif" border=0 width="104" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <B>Samantha "Sam" Skove, </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" >a Harrisville, NH resident, is new to BRT. An avid theatre-goer, she decided to take the plunge into the world of community theatre working on shows instead of watching them. BRT is excited to have her aboard as she “learns the ropes” of the amateur theatre world by working as an understudy and helping to support the actors and director as needed. BRT's hope to soon have her on-stage!</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 170 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1ce87da40.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="164" ALT="Liam Smedley" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Liam Smedley </B></FONT>makes his debut in a BRT production in the band for <I><B>Merlin</B></I>.  He plays electric bass guitar in the show and has been playing since 2004.  He also played bass for the United Church of Christ's production of  <I><B>Godspell</B></I>.  Liam is an honor roll freshman at Keene High School and plays lacrosse in the school team.  When not doing schoolwork, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and dabbling in the composure of songs.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 174 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="140f7da80.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="168" ALT="Lucas Snow" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Lucas Snow</B></FONT> has been acting as BRT's lighting assistant, under Sharon McHugh's direction. Assistant lighting credits include <I><B>An Evening of One Acts, Spoon River Anthology </B></I>and <I><B>Just Desserts X - Encore</B></I>. He is excited to making his solo lighting debut with <I><B>The Octette Bridge Club</B></I>. He recently appeared in Small Pond Productions' original musical entitled the <I><B>Neon Coconut</B></I>. He also acted as part of the stage crew in Actor's Circle Theatre's production of <I><B>The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas</B></I> as well as performing as one of the Aggie football players.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 165 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="1a787d9f0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="159" ALT="Shelby Stanton in a scene from "Merlin"" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <B>Shelby Stanton</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > is just thrilled be part of the cast of Merlin! Thank you JoJo Mead, Paula Aarons, Eric Walther, and Jon O'Brien for your endless patience. Shelby's favorite parts include Back to Broadway, Jake's Women, A Midsummer Nights' Dream and A Sept 11 Dialogue. Throughout these she has learned the tricks of the trade. Shelby is glad to see you all in the audience tonight.  Enjoy the show!</FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 250 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="141d7da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Jay Terbush" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Jay Terbush </B></FONT>has been interested in theater since performing with his sister and two other children in a play he wrote, directed and starred in called <I><B>Three Rags and One Decent Person</B></I>. Guess what part he played?  After putting his acting career on hold for several decades, Dr. Jay got bitten by the “theater bug” when he was part of the joyful ensemble in the United Church of Christ production of <I><B>Godspell</B></I> in the fall of 2005. He also appeared in the recent Lion's Club production of <I><B>Oliver! </B></I>Through his involvement in local theater, he has developed some great friendships for which he is grateful to God.  Dr. Jay enjoys being the Transitional Senior Pastor at the United Church of Christ and has spent the last two years feeling challenged and fulfilled in the ministry here. He counts it a privilege to be able to work with and love the folks of the church and community. By the way, those who have seen him sing, dance and act have strongly advised Jay not to quit his day job!</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 431 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="65f7dc70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="199" ALT="Eric Walther" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Eric Walther </B></FONT>is a veteran of stage productions throughout the local region. The year 2006 marks 10 years in the area, during that time earning a BA in Theatre at Keene State and recently marked his 6th year at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. He's been involved in over 33 productions since 1995. He has been involved with 9 out of the last 10 Keene Lions Club annual shows. He's had leading roles in many and was Assistant Director for <I><B>The Music Man</B></I> in 2005. He has performed with Keene State College, Vermont Theatre Company, Jeff Stout Concepts and Branch River Theatre. Productions to name a few were <I><B>Fiddler on the Roof</B></I>, <I><B>Bye, Bye Birdie</B></I>, <I><B>Damn Yankees</B></I>, <I><B>Ten Little Indians</B></I>, <I><B>Mid-Summer Nights Dream</B></I>, <I><B>The Importance of Being Earnest</B></I>, <I><B>My Three Angels</B></I>, <I><B>Working</B></I>, <I><B>Noises Off!</B></I>, <I><B>The Unexpected Guest</B></I>, <I><B>Killjoy</B></I> and most recently the revue, <I><B>Back to Broadway</B></I> (which he also directed). Directing credits include <I><B>The Dining Room</B></I>, <I><B>All in the Timing</B></I>, <I><B>On Broadway</B></I> and a one act called <I><B>Hard Candy</B></I>. He serves as 3rd Vice President of the Keene Lions Club, a trustee of Vermont Theatre Company, current President of BRT and very honored to be chosen as director for the world premiere of Jon Ripley O'Brien's, <I><B>Merlin</B></I>. After a summer break, he'll be back on the great white way via VTC while directing a musical revue in November. Always supportive in his life are his mom, dad, grandma and brother. He also wants to show recognition to Mandarin Orange & Sean Bean, J & Kiwi, Gollum, Seabiscuit and the Mother of 9 & The Blacksmith. A special thanks for the wind in his life, his once and future lady on and off the stage, Cristen, for her love and friendship. We are such stuff that dreams are made on...</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 250 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13ba7da30.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="163" ALT="Laurie Waninger" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Laurie Waninger</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" >,</FONT> although new to Branch River Theatre, is well-known to audiences at the LaBelle Cultural Center in southwest FL. As a member of the LaBelle Firehouse Players, Laurie has performed in each annual musical production the group has presented. The Players first produced <I><B>Proud To Be An American</B></I> in 2002. Laurie was back on stage the winter of 2003 in <I><B>Train Tracks</B></I>. <I><B>Many Misty Dreams</B></I> was the musical of 2004, and in 2005 she joined the Firehouse Players in <I><B>Fun With Broadway</B></I>. Laurie’s contribution to all of these productions included both group and solo singing. In 2006 she was only in town for four days, yet she still managed to find her way onto the stage one night as a fill-in for the Interrupter in <I><B>Vaudeville Follies</B></I>. In her other life, Laurie recently graduated from Keene State College with a BA in Journalism. She lives in Sullivan with her 23 year old daughter, who has filled the gap left by her mother as a student at Keene State College. </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 234 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="13e67da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Amanda Warman" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Amanda Guthorn Warman </B></FONT>is quickly becoming<B> </B>a Monadnock area theatre<B> </B>veteran<B>.  </B>She most recently appeared in Branch River Theatre's production of  <I><B>The Octette Bridge Club</B></I> and has appeared with BRT in <I><B>At the Punchbowl, Check, Please,</B></I><B> </B><I><B>American Dreams: Lost and Found, The Sherman and Jeff Comedy Revue,</B></I> <I><B>Chamber Music</B></I><B>,</B> and <I><B>On Broadway</B></I>.  Amanda has also appeared in Keene Lion's Club productions,<B> </B><I><B>Oliver</B></I><B>, </B><I><B>Music Man, Oklahoma!</B></I> and <I><B>South Pacific</B></I>.  Other local credits include <I><B>The Best Little Whorehouse in</B></I> <I><B>Texas</B></I> (Doatsy May) with Actors Circle Theatre, <I><B>The Vagina Monologues </B></I>at Keene State College<I><B>, </B></I>and <I><B>Just</B></I><B> </B><I><B>Desserts X and XI.  </B></I>Amanda plays softball for the Royalettes in the Greater Keene Women's Softball Association and works at Keene State College.  She thanks her very patient husband Don for supporting her indulgence in the limelight.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 195 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="119a7dbd0.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="189" ALT="Robert Wellington" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Robert Wellington </B></FONT>was last seen on stage in Vermont Theatre Company's <I><B>Ten Little Indians</B></I> which he also directed for BRT in 2001. He most recently directed BRT's production of <I><B>Bus Stop</B></I>. A veteran of several local companies, when not acting or directing, he enjoys international travel and collecting frogs.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 252 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="11b07da70.jpg" border=0 width="125" height="167" ALT="Mike Wood" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="397"><div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mike Wood</B></FONT> has several previous directing credits, including the award winning <I><B>Fool for Love</B></I> and <I><B>The Battle of Bull Run Always Makes Me Cry,</B></I> both for the Nashua Theatre Guild, and <I><B>Miracle on 34th Street</B></I> for The TCAN Players in Natick, MA, as well as literally dozens of children's theater productions for Andover MA's Camp Evergreen. The part of Nick Christano from <I><B>Over the River and Through the Woods</B></I> will now be added to his list of favorite roles, a list that includes Arnold Wiggins in <I><B>The Boys Next Door</B></I>, Bottom/Pyramus in <I><B>A Midsummer Night's Dream</B></I>, Joe in <I><B>The </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>Shadow Box</B></I>, and Marco in <I><B>A View from the Bridge.</B></I> Mike would like to thank his wonderful and talented cast from <I><B>Over the River and Through the Woods</B></I> for being patient with him and his dual role as director and actor, and the Branch River Theatre Board for their support and faith.</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="f320f0f0.gif" border=0 width="15" height="15" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>2005</B></FONT><B> </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Arial" ><B>NH Theatre Award nominee!</B></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>TAKE NOTE!</U></B></div> <div> Branch  River Theatre  has obtained tax exempt status recognized b the IRS. That means our donations to BRT are now tax deductible! If you would like to make a financial contribution to the well-being of BRT, please take a moment to speak with our Treasurer, Sherman Morrison by call 603-357-9613. <I><B>THANKS!</B></I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="mailto: branchriver@yahoo.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: branchriver@yahoo.com"><U><B>mailto: branchriver@yahoo.com</B></U></A><B>   </B><B> </B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>