Julie Zatko (Director) This is the eighth show Julie has directed for the Village. Previous shows include Painting Churches, Over the River and Through the Woods, Social Security, Psycho Beach Party, On Golden Pond, The Shape of Things, and last season's Barefoot in the Park. She holds her BA in Theatre from the University of Toledo. She is currently the Theatre Advisor/Director for Rossford High School where she is presently directing Moon Over Buffalo. Julie would like to dedicate this show to the slyest fox she knows ... her mother Paulette because, well, it's about time I dedicated a show to you!!! Thank you mom for never missing a show of mine, no matter how crazy it was, or how sick you were! You have been my biggest fan and supporter. Thank you for being the best mom in the world!
Jeff Krabach (Simon Able) Jeff, who is a pastor, his wife and their little boy Noah just recently returned to the area and are in the process of starting a new church. Jeff's roles include Winthrop in The Music Man with Bedford Community Players, Newsboy in Working at The Village Players, Louis in The King and I at Bedford High School and The Delivery Man in Barefoot in the Park at Taylor University in Fort Wayne. He enjoys hiking and all manner of games.
Joel Speiser (Foxwell Sly/Judge) This is Joel's second appearance with The Village Players, after portraying the Delivery Man this spring in Barefoot in the Park. Playing Sly is a challenge he's excited to tackle, but then his lovely wife Wendy says being crotchety and sneaky shouldn't be a problem at all. Joel enjoys metal working and making bluebird houses. He dedicates the show to his grandson, Jaden, who knows how silly Grandpas can be and he thanks Julie and all the cast members for making Sly Fox a terrific play!
Ryan Mahaffey (Lawyer Craven) Ryan has performed with Fremont Community Theater - Into the Woods and Damn Yankees; Oregon Community Theater - Fiddler on the Roof; and The Toledo Rep - Chicago and Crazy for You. He also directed Coming Attractions Players debut production, Babes in Arms. At The Village Players he appeared as YoYo in Psycho Beach Party and Lucky in Dames at Sea.
Jimmy Pickle (Jethro Crouch) Most recently Jimmy was seen on our stage in our production of Psycho Beach Party. If you missed that, he was also in Of Mice and Men. However, for those patrons that keep coming back for more, you may remember him from our productions of Kiss Me Kate or Lion in Winter, but that was about 22 years ago. With over 20 years of experience, his credits are extensive, including Heaven Can Wait, Once Upon A Mattress, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Barum, Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Jeffery, The Good Doctor, Play it Again Sam, Hello Dolly and improvisational theatre in Chicago. Jimmy would like to dedicate this performance to his family, friends and coworkers for their support, but most of all to his mother who is watching from heaven. Thanks for coming back. We’re glad to have you!
Megan Ray (Miss Fancy) Megan is a 2001 graduate of Whitmer High School. This is her seventh show at The Village. Pervious shows include G.I. Jukebox, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, A Little Night Music, Suds, The Sunshine Boys, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Other shows include Grease, The Sound of Music, and Gypsy. She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support. "I couldn't do it without you."
Brad Riker (Abner Truckle) Brad was most recently on our stage in Psycho Beach Party. Before that was Much Ado About Nothing as Don John. He has a thing for summer stock, me thinks. Brad has also been seen in other shows including Underpants, Mousetrap, Wait Until Dark, On Golden Pond, Born Yesterday, Moon Over Buffalo, and Rebecca. Brad’s day job as a Visual Manager for Elder Beerman came in handy while building the set. His keen eye and artistic abilities were indispensable! Thanks for being with us, Brad!
Mary Wagner (Mrs. Truckle) Mary has been involved in theatre for going on a decade now. She has perfomed on-stage, assistant directed, and stage managed; all things that she loves. A few of her favorite roles include The Wicked Witch of the West in Oz, Chris Gorman in Rumors, and Dolly Tate in Annie Get Your Gun.
Kara Ayers (Servant/Court Clerk) Kara’s first theatrical experience was working props last year for Barefoot In The Park. She’s really enjoying her first on-stage role and isn’t as nervous as she thought she would be. During the day, she is a civil drafter for a civil engineering and surveying firm in Maumee. Welcome to the stage, Kara!
Marc Malley (Police 1/Baliff/Crouch's Servant) Marc’s most recent on-stage roles have been as Olin in Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander and as Martin in Social Security. Board Secretary here at the Village, Marc also enjoys his life as a sound “techie” when not on stage. Marc will be directing our upcoming production of The Best Man. Wecome back to the stage, Marc!
Brandon Ware (Chief of Police) Brandon's previous role was that of Doc in West Side Story at Whitmer High School. He is a classic car restoration enthusiast, an amateur painter, and a tattoo artist. Welcome to The Village, Brandon.
Nick Popoff (Captain Crouch) Nick has performed in numerous productions at Rogers High School including The Music Man, Charlotte's Web, Footloose, and Get Smart, as well as appearing in the film 1 Nation 2 Worlds. He also enjoys football. "I am a fun, outgoing person who loves to be in front of the camera and people. I'm sure I will have a great time doing this show."
Last Modified: 02/23/07