Cast
Marlene Berner
Everywoman
Marlene Berner was born and raised in Othello, WA and spent most of her younger years playing the fiddle as her instrument of choice. As soon as she entered her alma mater, Washington State University, singing and acting became her avenue of creativity. As a 9 year New Yorker now, Marlene has been involved as an actress, stage manager and producer of many theatrical organizations including Axis Company, The Village Light Opera Group, The Heights Players, Carnival Girls, New York Theatre Experiment and now Write Act Rep. Her favorite credits include Bye, Bye, Birdie (Rosie), Fiddler on the Roof (Golde), She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter) and Into the Woods (Lucinda). Future project: www.ladiesrevengeclub.com. Marlene is also a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Everywoman
Marlene Berner was born and raised in Othello, WA and spent most of her younger years playing the fiddle as her instrument of choice. As soon as she entered her alma mater, Washington State University, singing and acting became her avenue of creativity. As a 9 year New Yorker now, Marlene has been involved as an actress, stage manager and producer of many theatrical organizations including Axis Company, The Village Light Opera Group, The Heights Players, Carnival Girls, New York Theatre Experiment and now Write Act Rep. Her favorite credits include Bye, Bye, Birdie (Rosie), Fiddler on the Roof (Golde), She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter) and Into the Woods (Lucinda). Future project: www.ladiesrevengeclub.com. Marlene is also a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Brian Childers*
Jake
OFF BROADWAY: Danny and Sylvia, The Danny Kaye Musical (Danny Kaye)(Helen Hayes Award Winner for Best Actor in a Musical).
NATIONAL TOUR: The Kid from Brooklyn (Danny Kaye - Original). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Tom Sawyer). NEW YORK: Obama in Naples (Paolo) June Havoc Theatre; Miracle on 34th St.: The Musical (Marvin Shellhammer) Theatrical Gems;. Promenade (Prisoner 105) Legacy; The Musicals of Off-Broadway; Scandalous Behavior (Joseph Surface) York Theatre; On the Town (Gabey) St. George Theatre; Meester Amerika (Joey). REGIONAL: 90 North (Ensemble) Kennedy Center; Lucky Stiff (Harry Witherspoon) Forum Theatre; Becoming George (The Prince) Metrostage; The Boys in the Band (Emory), Hollywood Pinafore (Ralph Rackstraw), The Robber Bridegroom (Jamie Lockhart) The American Century Theater; Man of La Mancha, Olney Theatre; Crack Between the Worlds, Studio Theatre; SOLOIST: Hollywood Bowl: A Ball at The Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic , Dodger Stadium (Special Guest Entertainer), Lincoln Center (A Tribute to Danny Kaye), Kennedy Center (Not a Day Goes By). This fall Brian will be starring at the title role in The Jazz Singer Off-Broadway. Brian is a proud member of Actor's Equity. Visit: www.brianchilders.net.
Jake
OFF BROADWAY: Danny and Sylvia, The Danny Kaye Musical (Danny Kaye)(Helen Hayes Award Winner for Best Actor in a Musical).
NATIONAL TOUR: The Kid from Brooklyn (Danny Kaye - Original). The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Tom Sawyer). NEW YORK: Obama in Naples (Paolo) June Havoc Theatre; Miracle on 34th St.: The Musical (Marvin Shellhammer) Theatrical Gems;. Promenade (Prisoner 105) Legacy; The Musicals of Off-Broadway; Scandalous Behavior (Joseph Surface) York Theatre; On the Town (Gabey) St. George Theatre; Meester Amerika (Joey). REGIONAL: 90 North (Ensemble) Kennedy Center; Lucky Stiff (Harry Witherspoon) Forum Theatre; Becoming George (The Prince) Metrostage; The Boys in the Band (Emory), Hollywood Pinafore (Ralph Rackstraw), The Robber Bridegroom (Jamie Lockhart) The American Century Theater; Man of La Mancha, Olney Theatre; Crack Between the Worlds, Studio Theatre; SOLOIST: Hollywood Bowl: A Ball at The Bowl with the L.A. Philharmonic , Dodger Stadium (Special Guest Entertainer), Lincoln Center (A Tribute to Danny Kaye), Kennedy Center (Not a Day Goes By). This fall Brian will be starring at the title role in The Jazz Singer Off-Broadway. Brian is a proud member of Actor's Equity. Visit: www.brianchilders.net.
Andrea Enright
Heather
Andrea Enright has lived and traveled all over the world but usually offers up Portland, Oregon as her hometown. She now resides in Inwood with her husband and two darling cats. Having lived in Manhattan almost two years she is convinced she's here for good and is pleased to add another NYC credit to her resume thanks to Write Act Repertory. Last summer Andrea had the honor of playing Susan in Company at the Mount Carmel Theatre Company in Brooklyn and regionally has been seen in The King and I and Evita at the Broadway Rose Theatre Company in Tigard, Oregon. Other favorite credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (The Drowsy Chaperone), Pippin (Fastrada), and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett). This past fall Andrea was a finalist in the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Broadway Sensation competition where she performed and was a Top 20 finalist. Andrea is a proud graduate of Otterbein University, where she holds a degree in Musical Theatre, and high school graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. Many thanks to the entire cast and crew. And to my husband, happy anniversary! I wouldn’t be here without you, my love!
Heather
Andrea Enright has lived and traveled all over the world but usually offers up Portland, Oregon as her hometown. She now resides in Inwood with her husband and two darling cats. Having lived in Manhattan almost two years she is convinced she's here for good and is pleased to add another NYC credit to her resume thanks to Write Act Repertory. Last summer Andrea had the honor of playing Susan in Company at the Mount Carmel Theatre Company in Brooklyn and regionally has been seen in The King and I and Evita at the Broadway Rose Theatre Company in Tigard, Oregon. Other favorite credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (The Drowsy Chaperone), Pippin (Fastrada), and Sweeney Todd (Mrs. Lovett). This past fall Andrea was a finalist in the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Broadway Sensation competition where she performed and was a Top 20 finalist. Andrea is a proud graduate of Otterbein University, where she holds a degree in Musical Theatre, and high school graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. Many thanks to the entire cast and crew. And to my husband, happy anniversary! I wouldn’t be here without you, my love!
Paul Hanegan
Everyman
Paul Hanegan is happy to be returning to Write Act Repertory with this production. Since moving to NYC almost 3 years ago from San Diego, California he has traveled the country with ArtsPower National Touring Theater bringing theater to middle schools across the nation. He was last seen here in Write Act Repertory's production of Geeks! The Musical. Favorite Roles include: Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour); Into the Woods (Baker); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown); Dracula (R.M. Renfield); Sarah Was Mine (David Lawson) at the Cherry Lane Studio Theater; Hitgirls: The Musical (Damian Alastair) with Wake Up Marconi Productions at the Manhattan Theater Source; All My Sons (Chris Keller); She Loves Me (Georg Nowack); City of Angels (Jimmy Powers); Peter Pan (Tootles); Les Liasons Dangereuses (Danceny); and Fiddler on the Roof (Motel). He received his BA in Theater Performance from Vanguard University and his MBA in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from Devry University. Some special skills include basic gun training, basic martial arts, hula hooping, volleyball (court and beach), and mooing like a cow. Paul is currently seeking representation. www.paulhanegan.com
Everyman
Paul Hanegan is happy to be returning to Write Act Repertory with this production. Since moving to NYC almost 3 years ago from San Diego, California he has traveled the country with ArtsPower National Touring Theater bringing theater to middle schools across the nation. He was last seen here in Write Act Repertory's production of Geeks! The Musical. Favorite Roles include: Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour); Into the Woods (Baker); You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown); Dracula (R.M. Renfield); Sarah Was Mine (David Lawson) at the Cherry Lane Studio Theater; Hitgirls: The Musical (Damian Alastair) with Wake Up Marconi Productions at the Manhattan Theater Source; All My Sons (Chris Keller); She Loves Me (Georg Nowack); City of Angels (Jimmy Powers); Peter Pan (Tootles); Les Liasons Dangereuses (Danceny); and Fiddler on the Roof (Motel). He received his BA in Theater Performance from Vanguard University and his MBA in Entrepreneurship and Marketing from Devry University. Some special skills include basic gun training, basic martial arts, hula hooping, volleyball (court and beach), and mooing like a cow. Paul is currently seeking representation. www.paulhanegan.com
Mary Lauren
Sophia
Mary graduated from The College of Santa Fe with a BFA in Theatre and a concentration in Musical Theatre. She has performed professionally at The Actors Temple Theatre, Cape May Stage, A.C.C, St. George Productions, Sierra Repertory Theatre, The Cherry Lane Studio Theatre, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Curtain Call Dinner Theatre, Fullerton Civic Light Opera, The Chance Theatre and several other theatres. Favorite credits include Sarah in the world premiere of Sarah Was Mine, Ginger Rogers in the world premiere of Home With Ginger Rogers, Helena (Midsummer Nights Dream), Liesl (The Sound of Music), Celeste #1 (Sunday in the Park with George), Rita (White Christmas), Joyce Rogers (Ramshackle Inn), Natalie Wood (Julie London Welcomes Natalie Wood) and Polly Brown (The Boyfriend). She also co-wrote, directed and starred in My Shadow and Me with her husband Bryan. She has directed, musical directed and/or choreographed for over 30 productions in California, New York and New Mexico. She recently choreographed Fabulous! the Musical for Write Act and Fabco Productions. Mary is an E.M.C. member who is represented by ATB Talent Agency. This summer Mary is also performing in Princess Particular at the Secret Theatre and Honestly Abe at the Actors Temple Theatre. She is thrilled to be working with a great team, and with her not at all FORGETTABLE husband Bryan.
Sophia
Mary graduated from The College of Santa Fe with a BFA in Theatre and a concentration in Musical Theatre. She has performed professionally at The Actors Temple Theatre, Cape May Stage, A.C.C, St. George Productions, Sierra Repertory Theatre, The Cherry Lane Studio Theatre, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, Curtain Call Dinner Theatre, Fullerton Civic Light Opera, The Chance Theatre and several other theatres. Favorite credits include Sarah in the world premiere of Sarah Was Mine, Ginger Rogers in the world premiere of Home With Ginger Rogers, Helena (Midsummer Nights Dream), Liesl (The Sound of Music), Celeste #1 (Sunday in the Park with George), Rita (White Christmas), Joyce Rogers (Ramshackle Inn), Natalie Wood (Julie London Welcomes Natalie Wood) and Polly Brown (The Boyfriend). She also co-wrote, directed and starred in My Shadow and Me with her husband Bryan. She has directed, musical directed and/or choreographed for over 30 productions in California, New York and New Mexico. She recently choreographed Fabulous! the Musical for Write Act and Fabco Productions. Mary is an E.M.C. member who is represented by ATB Talent Agency. This summer Mary is also performing in Princess Particular at the Secret Theatre and Honestly Abe at the Actors Temple Theatre. She is thrilled to be working with a great team, and with her not at all FORGETTABLE husband Bryan.
Meredith Myers
Everywoman
Meredith Myers is excited to make her NYC debut with Sophia! She has recently moved to the city after graduating with her MFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. When in Boston Meredith could be seen every Saturday under the disco ball at American Repertory Theater’s The Donkey Show (Helen/Vinnie). Other Boston credits include A Winter’s Tale (Hermione), The Balcony (Chantal), Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), Factory Girls, and Roller Disco. Before heading northward, Meredith hailed from Concord, NC and earned a BS from Clemson University (Go Tigers!). She would like to thank Sophia’s creative team for the opportunity and her family, biological and otherwise, for their constant encouragement.
Everywoman
Meredith Myers is excited to make her NYC debut with Sophia! She has recently moved to the city after graduating with her MFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. When in Boston Meredith could be seen every Saturday under the disco ball at American Repertory Theater’s The Donkey Show (Helen/Vinnie). Other Boston credits include A Winter’s Tale (Hermione), The Balcony (Chantal), Cabaret (Fraulein Schneider), Factory Girls, and Roller Disco. Before heading northward, Meredith hailed from Concord, NC and earned a BS from Clemson University (Go Tigers!). She would like to thank Sophia’s creative team for the opportunity and her family, biological and otherwise, for their constant encouragement.
Andrew Orsie
Everyman
Andrew Orsie grew up in West Virginia, where he found his initial interest in acting. After graduating from Juniata College with a degree in Theatre Performance last May, he relocated to New York, and he couldn’t be happier to live here. Andrew is thrilled to be making his NYC performing debut with Write Act Repertory. His notable acting credits outside of the city include Angels in America, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Twelfth Night, Big Love, Our Town, and Three Sisters, among others. He can also occasionally be found dabbling in music direction; he music directed a few shows in college, and, most recently, he composed and directed music for a production of The Modern Adventures of Doctor Spectacular in New York City. Andrew is now experimenting with a quite a few types of artistic expression, including writing and comedy, while continuing to pursue acting and music. His most recently studied skills are improv comedy, mime performance, novel writing, and conversational Japanese and Mandarin.
Everyman
Andrew Orsie grew up in West Virginia, where he found his initial interest in acting. After graduating from Juniata College with a degree in Theatre Performance last May, he relocated to New York, and he couldn’t be happier to live here. Andrew is thrilled to be making his NYC performing debut with Write Act Repertory. His notable acting credits outside of the city include Angels in America, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Twelfth Night, Big Love, Our Town, and Three Sisters, among others. He can also occasionally be found dabbling in music direction; he music directed a few shows in college, and, most recently, he composed and directed music for a production of The Modern Adventures of Doctor Spectacular in New York City. Andrew is now experimenting with a quite a few types of artistic expression, including writing and comedy, while continuing to pursue acting and music. His most recently studied skills are improv comedy, mime performance, novel writing, and conversational Japanese and Mandarin.
Bryan Seastrom
George
Bryan was born and raised in the small town of La Canada Flintridge, CA, and moved to big NYC in 2010 to follow a career as an entertainer. His first professional production was in 2001 when he was Zach Efron's "Nana" in Peter Pan. Since then, this character actor has performed in theaters all over the country playing such roles as Cosmo Brown (Singin' in the Rain), Big Jule (Guys & Dolls), Rabbi (Fiddler on the Roof), The Soldier (Sunday in the Park with George), Valenti (Wonderful Town), Vinnie (The Wildest!!! world premiere), and portrayed American legend Bob Hope in two different productions celebrating his life. Bryan most recently appeared at WriteAct Rep as "Hell's Kitchen" Harry in the brand new musical comedy, Fabulous!, which will hopefully be running Off-Broadway in the near future. He's worked at Sierra Rep, PCPA Theaterfest and The Chance Theater, among others. Bryan is also a professional puppeteer, entertainer and arts educator for the 5 and under set. He was the originator of "The Dive Show" and "Shark Talk" at Legoland California/SEA LIFE Aquarium, puppeteered with the Super Sprowtz promoting healthy nutrition, toured the country with A Kid's Life! the musical, and he now performs interactive shows every morning at Puppetonia in Hoboken. He occasionally performs with his character Fletcher the Vaudevillian Dog, who made his debut at Cape May Stages in a show written and starring him and his wife called My Shadow and Me. He has trained with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street) and Rick Lyon (Avenue Q). Bryan is an alumnus of The Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts and received a BFA in musical theatre from The College of Santa Fe. He is happily married to his beautiful and talented best friend, Mary Lauren, whom he gets to fall in love with every night on this stage. Hope you have an unforgettable time at Sophia!
George
Bryan was born and raised in the small town of La Canada Flintridge, CA, and moved to big NYC in 2010 to follow a career as an entertainer. His first professional production was in 2001 when he was Zach Efron's "Nana" in Peter Pan. Since then, this character actor has performed in theaters all over the country playing such roles as Cosmo Brown (Singin' in the Rain), Big Jule (Guys & Dolls), Rabbi (Fiddler on the Roof), The Soldier (Sunday in the Park with George), Valenti (Wonderful Town), Vinnie (The Wildest!!! world premiere), and portrayed American legend Bob Hope in two different productions celebrating his life. Bryan most recently appeared at WriteAct Rep as "Hell's Kitchen" Harry in the brand new musical comedy, Fabulous!, which will hopefully be running Off-Broadway in the near future. He's worked at Sierra Rep, PCPA Theaterfest and The Chance Theater, among others. Bryan is also a professional puppeteer, entertainer and arts educator for the 5 and under set. He was the originator of "The Dive Show" and "Shark Talk" at Legoland California/SEA LIFE Aquarium, puppeteered with the Super Sprowtz promoting healthy nutrition, toured the country with A Kid's Life! the musical, and he now performs interactive shows every morning at Puppetonia in Hoboken. He occasionally performs with his character Fletcher the Vaudevillian Dog, who made his debut at Cape May Stages in a show written and starring him and his wife called My Shadow and Me. He has trained with Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street) and Rick Lyon (Avenue Q). Bryan is an alumnus of The Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts and received a BFA in musical theatre from The College of Santa Fe. He is happily married to his beautiful and talented best friend, Mary Lauren, whom he gets to fall in love with every night on this stage. Hope you have an unforgettable time at Sophia!
Sandra Dianne Wilson
Everywoman
Sandra Dianne is originally from Syracuse, NY. From there, she spent five years living in Princeton, NJ before making her way to NYC. She recently earned her MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School, and also holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Music Theater from Westminster Choir College. Sandra Dianne was a Finalist at the Actors Studio, and is also a member of One on One. Sandra Dianne’s credits include Eclipsed (Sister Virginia) with Infinite Variety Productions, The Producers (Ulla), Cabaret (Fraulein Kost), Once Upon a Mattress, The Dragonslayers (Grizelda), and Il Trovatore with New Jersey Opera Theater. Sandra Dianne has also had the privilege of singing at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center here in New York, and at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia with the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Thanks to all of my loved ones for continually encouraging me to follow my dreams. www.sandradiannewilson.com
Everywoman
Sandra Dianne is originally from Syracuse, NY. From there, she spent five years living in Princeton, NJ before making her way to NYC. She recently earned her MFA in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School, and also holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Music Theater from Westminster Choir College. Sandra Dianne was a Finalist at the Actors Studio, and is also a member of One on One. Sandra Dianne’s credits include Eclipsed (Sister Virginia) with Infinite Variety Productions, The Producers (Ulla), Cabaret (Fraulein Kost), Once Upon a Mattress, The Dragonslayers (Grizelda), and Il Trovatore with New Jersey Opera Theater. Sandra Dianne has also had the privilege of singing at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center here in New York, and at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia with the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Thanks to all of my loved ones for continually encouraging me to follow my dreams. www.sandradiannewilson.com
Tommy Vance
Everyman
Tommy is a native New Yorker, and thrilled to be performing in his home town. A recently licensed massage therapist, he is so happy to be performing again. Some of his favorite shows to have been in were Jerry in George M, Cecco in the national tour of Peter Pan, and the many different productions of 42nd St., where he played the thug in all of them. So much thanks to Evan, Crystal and Lisa and all the Sophia family. His performance in dedicated to Nor-Nor. I love you and I miss you!
Everyman
Tommy is a native New Yorker, and thrilled to be performing in his home town. A recently licensed massage therapist, he is so happy to be performing again. Some of his favorite shows to have been in were Jerry in George M, Cecco in the national tour of Peter Pan, and the many different productions of 42nd St., where he played the thug in all of them. So much thanks to Evan, Crystal and Lisa and all the Sophia family. His performance in dedicated to Nor-Nor. I love you and I miss you!
*(Appears Courtesy of Actors Equity Association)
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