Westfield Community Players (PrivateLives bios)

Cast and Production Members

The Cast	The Production/Crew
Judy Wilson as Sibyl Chase	Maren Sugarman Director
Tim McGovern as Elyot Chase	Kay Macrae Producer
Richard Uniacke as Victor Prynne	Barbara Ruban Stage Manager
Debbie Badal as Amanda Prynne	JoAnne Lemenille Properties
Katie Shuster as Louise (French maid)	Bill McMeekan Set Design
	JoAnne Lemenille/Barbara Ruban Set Decor
	Bill McMeekan Lighting Design
	Jessica Foerst Lighting Operator
	Glen Crane Sound Design
	Michael Bieber Sound Operator
	Barbara Goldstein Publicity
	Jessica Foerst Playbill
	Steve Lemenille Web site
	Renate Bieber Box Office
	Doris Dias Costumes
	TBD House Managers
	TBD Ushers
	Kevin Coulson Stage Crew
	TBD Stage Crew
	Steve Lemenille Photographer
	George Hiltz Set Construction Chairman
	Bob Smith Set Construction
	Sal Villani Set Construction
	Paul Kirsh Set Construction

BIOGRAPHIES
The Cast
JUDY WILSON	*(Sibyl Chase)* a somewhat new resident of New Jersey, Judy is thrilled to be at Westfield Community Players for the second time, having appeared in WCP's production of Regrets Only [portraying Spencer McCullough. A Chicago native, Judy teaches college English, works as a background actress in film and TV, and loves theater. Her favorite roles include Elaine Harper in Arsenic and Old Lace, Aunt Bea in Ramona Quimby, a lunataic in An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Judy is sthankful for these and all the blessings in her life, especially her husband.

TIM MCGOVERN	*(Elyot Chase)* Since 1995, Timothy has entertained theater-goers at Westfield Community Players with his odd sense of humor and questionable acting ability --- his is after all, a physics teacher during the day. Timothy has played the role of Jerry in Squabbles and has been in possibly every WCP Ray Cooney farce. Other favorite roles were Sly Fox, California Suite, Sylvia and The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 where he met his then future wife, Diane. Timothy is dedicating this performance to his wife and sons, Jack and Brian.

RICHARD UNIACKE	*(Victor Prynne)* is thrilled to be making his Westfield Community Playes debut as Victor Prynne. He has previously been seen in Kean University's production of Ragtime as Tateh and A Streetcar Named Desire as Steve. A Westfield High School alum, Richard has been seen in WHS productions of Fiddler on the Roof as Lazar Wolfe, Hair as Berger, Pippin as ensemble member and Anything Goes as Ling. He is the Director of Marketing at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and currently resides in Clark with his wife and two sons.

DEBBIE BADAL	*(Amanda Prynne)* is delighted to be back on stage at WCP! Some of her favorite WCP past roles include Lexie in The Dixie Swim Club, Cookie in Rumors, and Mildred in Squabbles. Other favorite roles are Maria in Lend Me a Tenor at Studio Players in Montclair and M'Lynn in Steel Magnolias with Hexagon Players. Additionally, Debbie performs in ballroom dance competitions with the Fred Astaire Dsnce Studio of Morristown. Heartfelt thank you to Maren for this wonderful opportunity; to Tim, Rich, Judy and Katie, pleasure performing with such top notch cast. To my two inspirations in life, the best daughters any mom could ask for, Kristen and Brittany. I love you!!

KATIE SHUSTER	*(Louise, French Maid)* is thrilled to be performing in her first Westfield Community Players production. Although she has performed in many musicals, Private Livesis Katie's first play. Her more memorable credits include Gymnasia in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Fiddler on the Roof, Tommy, Spamalot, and A Christmas Carol. Katie teaches 4th grade at East End School and is also studying acting at ATC Studios in Clifton. She would like to thank her friends and family for their support. She also thanks Maren, as well as, everyone involved in this production for all the laughs and hard work it took to produce such a wonderful show!

Production Staff
MAREN SUGARMAN	*(Director)* is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. For ATC's Conservatory Players (Clifton): A Midsummer Night's Dream, Brighton Beach Memoirs (nominated for NJACT Perry Award, Best Production), Romeo and Juliet, A Raisin in the Sun, Two Precious Maidens Ridiculed, and Macbeth. Other credits: V-Day Morristown's '05 production of The Vagina Monolgues; for Orange High School, Julius Caesar and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (nominated for MSU Theater Night Awards: Best Comedy and Best Direction); for UCC Players (Montclair), Shadowlands. At ATC Studios, she teaches Voice/Speech, the Shakespeare class, "Breaking Bard" and the Summer Shakepeare Conservatory. A member of NYC's Instant Shakespeare Company, founded by huband/theatrical publisher, Paul, she is the proud mom of Kate and Marnie.

KAY MACRAE	*(Producer)* Kay received her 2nd Perry Award Nomination for Outstanding Production of a Play for the Westfield Community Players production of Angel Street. She has been a member of WCP for many, many years---singing, acting and enjoying it all!! Kay has produced such notable productions here at WCP of Little Mary Sunshine, Born Yesterday, Second Time Around and Squabbles�to mention just a few. Kay also serves on the Play Reading Committee and served as Director of Public Relations. Kay sings with Celebration Singers in Cranford. Kay currently serves as President of the Westfield Musical Club which is an organization devoted to fostering and encouraging good music, providing opportunities for performance, and supporting college music scholarships. There are also seven handsome grandsons in her life!

BARBARA RUBAN	*(Stage Manager)* started with WCP as property master for many shows before branching out into stage managing and received a Perry Award nomination for props for the production of Angel Street. She also assists with set decoration and costumes. Having been on stage in a couple of productions, she would rather leave the acting to the pros and enjoy being in the backstage "hustle and bustle". Barbara also wrote two original plays which were performed at WCP. In addition, one play was performed in Chatham in the Jersey Voices Festival. She had been on the Board of WCP for two years serving as Director of Performance. Barbara is now Vice President of Productions. A legal assistant by day, she thanks WCP for allowing her to express her creative side and her children and grandchildren for their love and support, which makes it all more gratifying.

JOANNE LEMENILLE	*(Properties)* JoAnne appeared as Mrs. Isaac Cohen in last seasons WCP's production of Abie's Irish Rose. She began her WCP experience with her role as Mildred WCP's production of The Cemetery Club. Since that time, JoAnne has been the Properties Mistress for our productions and served on WCP's Board of Directors as Director of Productions. JoAnne recently served as President of WCP for three terms; she is now serving as Director of Performance. JoAnne has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Properties in a Play for Rehearsal for Murder She has always been involved in theatre since she was a child back in Union with the Teen Stagers. She has also appeared as Polly in The Boyfriend, Anna in New Girl in Town; Eleanor in Second Time Around (for Regal Productions), and Peggy in Front Page. Besides doing props, she has worked on Scenery and Set Design. Her favorite role was Eleanor in Second Time Around because it gave her the chance to play her husband, Steve's, snobbish and self-centered wife. JoAnne is a retired teacher of music from the Clark School system where she was the vocal, instrumental and music theory teacher for over twenty years and for which she directed and musical directed the plays for Kumpf School. "I make bead flowers - an old French art of using glass beads." Special thanks to my husband Steve and JoAnn Scanlon for giving me the chance to rekindle my love for the stage, and thanks to a wonderful cast and fabulous crew." It's good to have you back on front stage!!!

BILL MCMEEKAN	*(Set/Lighting Designer)* Bill not only serves as our set designer, but is currently WCP's Treasurer and serves on the Board of Directors. Bill has recently been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Set Design for a Play for Rehearsal for Murder

JESSICA FOERST	*(Lighting Operator/Playbill)* Jessica is not only versatile at operating the light control board, but also sits on the WCP Board of Directors as Director of Playbill. She has aided in the lighting design of this show. She is also extremely talented as a graphic designer. Much of her art work is displayed throughout our website. Jessica has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play for Rehearsal for Murder

GLEN CRANE	**(Sound Design) Glen has been nominated for a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Sound Design for a Play for Rehearsal for Murder**

MIKE BIEBER	*(Sound Operator)Michael has played smaller and larger roles at WCP and Westfield�s Troupe of Friends free Shakespeare in the Park* series. From 1999-2007 he was one of the lead male vocalists in the Daddy-Os and the Grateful Dads in the McKinley Kapers annual variety show. But he most enjoys working tech behind the scenes. Professionally Michael is Associate Chair of the Information Systems Department at NJIT (which also has a Theater Department and regular productions).

BARBARA GOLDSTEIN	*(Publicity)* To be developed

STEVE LEMENILLE	(Web Master) Besides directing for WCP, Steve also is the President of WCP and is the webmaster for our web site.

RENATE BIEBER	*(Box Office)* Renate has been Director of Tickets since the 08-09 season and enjoys making sure the front of the house runs smoothly. Participating in the chorus of Mikado and Pirates of Penzance with the Gilbert & Sullivan Players of Philadelphia many years ago makes her appreciate the hard work that goes into a production and confirmed her belief that she doesn't want to be on stage. Renate is a substitute teacher in the Westfield School District, a board member of Westfield Hadassah, a member of the Harvest Quilters of Central New Jersey and enjoys spending time with her family and reading.

DORIS DIAS	*(Costumes)* I�m thrilled with the opportunity to work on this production. My personal goal is to make sure that the actors are comfortable and confident in their appearance on stage. I started working on costumes at the Westfield Community Theater in 2009 with their production of Little Mary Sunshine. At this point I fell in love with costuming. I was asked back to the theater and subsequently invited as the Chairperson of Costumes. I have great respect for the Director and his visions; they inspire me. I thank the production team for their faith in my ideas and their respect for my opinion. And especially my daughter for all the late hours, help and support. Past credits: Little Mary Sunshine, Don�t Drink the Water, The Second Time Around, Dial M for Murder, Caught In The Net, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, Abie�s Irish Rose, I Love You, You�re Perfect, Now Change, Top Girls, Stuart Little, Bizet�s Carmen, Squabbles, {proof} and Olympus on My Mind. "I am a Costumer, I make clothes for imaginary people." ---Celestine Ranney, 1982

KEVIN COULSON	*(Stage Crew)*

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GEORGE HILTZ	*(Set Construction Chairman)* To be developed