Julie Zatko (director)
Julie has been a valued director and lighting designer for us since 1999,
directing shows such as Painting Churches
and Social Security. Last June, you may
remember the hysterically funny Psycho Beach
Party. Julie directed that show on the heels of directing
Over the River and Through the Woods! This
year she’s directed On Golden Pond then
jumped right into The Shape of Things.
In addition to her role as director, Julie has taken on various other jobs
around the theatre, not to mention she’s on our Board of Directors. Julie we
have one word for you, VACATION!.
Nicholas Kubiak (Adam)
This is Nick’s first major role in a theatre production, but he’s not entirely
new to theatre. He’s appeared in Showboat at St. Francis, Miami
University’s German Drama productions and as an extra in Willow, Lord
of the Rings, and Baywatch (joking)! His hobbies include running,
traveling, outside adventures, drinking with friends, and cooking fine
vegetarian foods. He is currently employed as a wine specialist at the Andersons
in Maumee. Previously Nick lived in Germany working both at the University of
Magdeburg, as well as, doing promotions and road management for two
international bands. Currently Nick is enjoying living in Toledo, going to mud
hens games and hanging out on the Lake Fire(?) Islands.
Ben Lumbrezer (Phil)
Ben is happy to once again appear on the Village Players stage. Ben has been
seen in many roles, including Benedick in Much
Ado About Nothing, George in Of Mice
and Men, and several others that he has either blocked out or can’t
recall to protect the innocent. Most recently he’s been seen as Corky in
Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander. He would
like to thank his wife Thereasa for her support and her willingness to once
again become a theater widow.
Brie-Anne Murphy (Jenny)
Welcome Brie-Anne to the Village stage. While new to the Village Brie-Ann is
definitely not new to theatre. She was last seen in Desdemona as Desdemona
at the University of Toledo. Other roles for Brie-Anne have been Mistress Shore
in Richard the Third, Persephone in Polaroid Stories, Belle in
A Christmas Carol. Others include Once On this Island, Gypsy,
and The Fifth of July. Brie-Anne’s other hobbies are also decided
right-brained: singing, dancing, and writing poetry. Brie-Anne just graduated
from UT with a BA in Theatre. She is planning on continuing her acting in New
York City. After SHAPE closes she is looking for a job in the Big Apple.
Michelle Sullivan (Evelyn)
Although her first love for the theatre began as an actress, Michelle has worn
many hats as a director, producer, dramaturge, designer and educator. As an
actress, she was most recently seen as Catherine in the Toledo Rep’s production
of Proof. She is delighted to make her Village Players debut with such a
kind and patient director, cast and crew. She could not fathom a more amiable
bunch with which to become
“LaB[r]utilized.” She would like to thank the “movers and shakers” of her life:
her father and sisters for their unshakeable support through yet “another show”
and in particular, her mother Pam, whose unfailing love and wisdom grants
meaning to the SHAPE OF THINGS in her life.
Last Modified: 06/20/05