Pat Kennedy (Director) Pat is a veteran director and all around lifetime achiever at the Village Players, as well as at other area theatres. Her most recent show at the Village was last season's Working. This season she has proven she has "gone to the dogs" by directing Sylvia. Among her favorite shows, are When You Comin' Back Red Ryder, Gin Game and On Golden Pond, all produced at the Village, and Crimes of the Heart, which she directed for the Bedford Community Players. Pat has bee associated with The Children's Theatre Workshop since its founding in 1954. A retired teacher and principal in the Toledo Public Schools, Pat is past president of the Toledo Board of Education, as well as the Village Players Theatre Board of Directors.
Debbie Marinik (Sylvia), A devoted Village "Techie", Debbie hasn't appeared in a play for 98 years (dog time), so she decided it was about time she tried her paws on the stage instead of behind it! When not at the Village, Debbie can be seen working her tail off at Boogie Records. Debbie would like to dedicate her performance to Brinsley, Zeke, and Nigel who taught her the true meaning of the word
Hey!
Jean Mills (Kate) Jean is a veteran Village Player. She and Don Weber join forces for the second time as husband and wife since teaming in
I Ought To Be In Pictures on the Village Stage. Recent productions include
Company, Working, at the Village and A Christmas Carol for the Rep. When not on the stage, Jean is a teacher and Chair of the Learning Disabilities Department at Maumee High School. Yes, she had a dog, Pepper, brought home as a puppy by her children and husband. Of course, they all promised that Mom would never have to take care of Pepper. Oh yeah! Nevertheless, she enjoyed the relationship for many years and shed many tears when Pepper died.
Derek Nolte (Tom) One could say that Derek has been bitten by the acting bug! After playing the role of Biff in
The 1940's Radio Hour, he went on to play the king in The Harold's Pilgrims production of
Rumplestilskin for First Night Toledo. By day, Derek is a processor for Fifth Third Bank. A photography buff and avid bowler, he has competed in a few amateur bowling tournaments. Derek you're back where you belong - on the Village Stage!
Marie Rossiter (Phyllis), Marie is thrilled to be returning to the stage after an almost six year absence. Marie has played a number of roles including the Nurse in
Romeo and Juliet, and Mrs. Gibbs in Our Town, a performance for which she was selected to participate in the American College Theatre Festival's Irene Acting Competition. Marie is not a stranger to the Village. She was a lighting technician for last season's
Catch Me If You Can. Marie would like to thank husband Jon for his encouragement to return to the stage and for his undying support. Thanks to her mother for her love and devotion, and to Richard Kagey, her acting teacher at Castleton, for allowing her to find the skill and passion within her for the stage. We're lucky to have you Marie!
Stacey Scharf (Leslie), Stacey makes her acting comeback in Toledo in
Sylvia. Her successful "tryout" for the Village Stage was her appearance in their one-act production at First Night Toledo. Stacey began acting in Toledo with the Young Rep in a variety of productions. Currently, she teaches English at Scott High School and is co-directing their play
Rude Awakenings. We're glad to have you Stacey!
Don Webber (Greg) Don (who is definitely a "dog person") has been involved with the Village Players, both on the stage and behind the scenes, for some 29 years. His acting resume boasts appearances in more than 20 productions at the Village as well as Friar Tucks, The Toledo Rep, the Westgate Dinner Theatre and others. His most recent role was the part of Herb in
I Ought to be in Pictures (also with Jean Mills playing his "significant other").
In keeping with the spirit of the current production, Don notes that, in dog years, he's known Debbie for 224 years, Pat for 203 years, and Jean for 175 years. "Funny, I don't feel that old." He also points out that his daughter's Cairn Terrier, "Cookie", has showbiz roots-being distantly related to "Toto" of The Wizard of Oz!
Don appreciates his wife Kathie's and daughter Ellison's support (and tolerance) of his involvement in theatre. Don is employed as a director at WNWO-TV.
Last Modified: 01/16/02