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The Odd Couple by Neil Simon
Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler
The Odd Couple
by Neil Simon
Brian Reilly as Felix Unger
Brian has been performing off-off Broadway since 1994; most recent performances include the roles of Jack Worthing in a CityShow production of Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest and Damis in Moliere's Tartuffe. Other past roles were Monk In T. William's Small Craft Warnings and Judge Brack in Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. Brian has also performed in improv and sketch comedy shows at the Gotham Comedy Club and Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre, as well as numerous industrial videos for various law enforcement agencies in the country. He is the founder of Lexington Ensemble Company (parent company of "CityShow"), which is producing "Fools & Philanderers Festival".
Tony White as Oscar Madison
From the classics to original works, Tony has enjoyed appearing in a variety of off-off Broadway venues. Some of his favorite classical roles include Falstaff in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Pompey in Measure for Measure, Dumain in Alls Well That Ends Well, Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing, Duke Senior in As You Like It (twice), and Mercutio, Friar & Nurse in Romeo & Juliet (not all in the same production), Prospero in The Tempest. In contemporary roles he has enjoyed playing Rupert in Rope, Edward in Spike Heels, Deacon Crow-for-a-day in Tambourines to Glory (nominated best supporting actor 2003 Tiffany Awards), and Reverend Drum in Gods Trombones (nominated best actor 2004 Tiffany Awards). He is represented by Carson Organization and Innovative Talent Agency.
Shawn Madsen as Murray
Shawn is pleased to be appearing in his 3rd CityShow production. He made his CityShow debut as Lady Bracknell in Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. He later directed and appeared as Albert in CityShow's production of Feydeau's Women of the World. Other recent performances include Harry in Coleman's The Foot Shooters, Lavatch in Shakespeares's All's Well That Ends Well, Don John in Shakespeare's Much Ado Abour Nothing, and Kulygin in Chekhov's Three Sisters. arts@shawnmadsen.com
Al Smith as Speed
Al has appeared in several Off Off Broadway productions and in independent film. He is very happy to be working with this talented group, and he wishes to thank his friends and family, particularly his wife, Noeleen, and baby, Erin, for their continued support.
David Cohen as Roy
Hard at work this past year on stage in New York and California, David's favorite roles have been Capulet in Romeo & Juliet, General Irrigua in George Feydeau's The French Knot (Un Fil à la Patte), Poseidon in The Trojan Women, and Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream. He played multiple roles in The Starry Garter, a live performance at the Clocktower Gallery simulacast on Art International Radio. He's also among the spoken spoken voices on the recently released CD 'Darkling', a modern opera-theater work produced by American Opera Productions, available on amazon.com and iTunes. During downtime from acting he has pursued his other passion, directing, putting up two plays in 2011: Le Wilhelm's The Power and the Glory, and Dianne Lewis' The Apple Tree. dstonecohen@gmail.com
Jarde Jacobs as Vinnie
Jarde Jacobs, a graduate from Mason Gross School of the arts, Rutgers University's MFA Program, has been seen in Regional theater in works like Summer Tree, Night Lights, Fancy Footwork at the Fringe Festival, Sakuntala at La Mama Theater, Mother Courage and Her Children at the Public Theater, All's Well that Ends Well and Les Précieuses Ridicules both with Love Creek Productions. TV and Film credits include, Guiding Light, God Fly, The Adventures of Umbweki, Eliza, and Drain by Pain. Jarde200@yahoo.com (646) 483-7381
Kathleen Boddington as Cecily Pigeon
Kathleen is excited to be part of yet another CityShow production! She was last seen as Frau Lehrerin/Direktorin//Fuhrerin/Oberaufseherin in CityShow's production of the heartbreaking All Through the Night. Recently, she was the glamorous Veronica Craye in Agatha Christie's The Hollow and the hot-tempered Gabriella in Boeing Boeing as part of Theater Barn's summer season. Favorite roles include Mrs. Cheveley in An Ideal Husband, Elmire in Tartuffe, & Lady Stutfield in A Woman of No Importance.www.kathleenboddington.com
Julia Morgantini as Gwendolyn Pigeon
Julia is pleased to be working with CityShow and Christopher Romero again! Recent credits include Ms. Archer in Coffee/Evil, Judith Ingram in Falling Star, Alice Dearth in Dear Brutus, Clitandra in The Misanthrope, Chorus Leader in Trojan Women. In addition to acting, she also stage managed CityShow's Baal, directed one acts with Love Creek Productions and assistant directed LCP's The Revenger's Tragedy. She will be directing Tripartite Time with Howard Laniado Productions in March. www.juliamorgantini.com
Anatol by Arthur Schnitzler
Matthew Thomas Burda as Anatol
Matthew Thomas is thrilled to be working with director, Schnele Wilson again. Recent stage performances include Dear Brutus (Love Creek Productions), The Revenger's Tragedy (Foolish Mortals) and Androcles and the Lion (Foolish Mortals). He has been involved in a wide range of theatrical and film projects. Also a U.S. Air Force veteran of 6 years, he has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. His theater training began in Tampa, FL with David Jenkins of Jobsite Theater. matthewthomasburda@yahoo.com
Alan Bordelon as Max
Alan Bordelon's New York theatre credits include: Lord Dumain in All's Well That Ends Well, La Grange in Moliere's The Precious Young Ladies, Bois d'Enghien in Feydeau's The French Knot, Vindici in Thomas Middleton's The Revenger's Tragedy, Doctor Smith in 1952, and George Haverstick in Period of Adjustment. alan.bordelon@gmail.com
Anna Wallace-Deering as Cora; Francesca; Gwyneth
Originally from Vancouver, Anna is a graduate of New York's Circle in the Square Theatre School. Recent credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream (Hermia), The Revenger's Tragedy (Castiza), and Androcles and the Lion (Lavinia), and an assortment of new works. Many thanks to Schnele and CityShow for this wonderful opportunity!
Erin Nelson as Gabrielle
Erin Nelson is delighted to be performing in her first CityShow production! A native Texan, she fell in love with acting doing independent film in Austin and moved to NYC to study at the William Esper Studio. She is grateful for the opportunity to play with so many talented artists, and for an incredibly fun experience!
Viktoriya Papayani as Bianca
Viktoriya Papayani is delighted to be a part of CityShow's production again! Previously she has been seen in CityShow's Baal by Bertolt Brecht. She has been in numerous shows of Love Creek Productions, Oxford Shakespeare Co, The Flea Theater, Queens Shakespeare, Sundog Theater and many others. She has graduated from Manhattan School of Music as a Classical Pianist. Much Love to Schnele and the whole cast for an amazing experience. www.viktoriyapapayani.com
Faith Aeryn as Emelie
Faith Aeryn is thrilled to be collaborating with this incredible group of artists on Anatol. There's nothing like being able to sink one's teeth into a nice, meaty script. Boundless love and thanks to CityShow (Schnele, Christopher, & Brian), Wilton and her incredible friends and family. www.FaithAeryn.com
Keely Hunt as Annie
Keely Hunt is very excited to undertake her second production with CityShow. She has been seen on stage most recently as Hippolita in The Revenger's Tragedy, Friederike in All Through the Night, and Celimene in The Misanthrope. Other favorite credits include: Andromache in Trojan Women, Lucia in Measure for Measure, Lucetta in Two Gentlemen of Verona, Gretchen in Why I Hate My Job, Jessie in Screen Doors on Submarines, John in Merry Wives of Windsor with California Shakespeare Theater, and Christmas Present/Belle in A Christmas Carol. Keely earned her BA in Theater from the University of Texas at Austin.
Tania Rudnitsky as Elsa
Tania Rudnitsky is excited to return to CityShow. She was last seen as Gretchen in All Through the Night. Originally from Ukraine, she has spent most of her life living in New York and pursuing acting. She is a proud graduate of the William Esper Studio, where she studied for two years. Tania would like to thank Christopher and Schnele for all of their support and Brian for making this all possible.
Lillian J. Small as Ilona
Lillian J. Small studied with LAMDA, The Actor's Center & received her BA from San Jose State. Credits include Foolish Mortal's The Revenger's Tragedy (The Duchess), CityShow's Baal (Sophie Barger) and Salomé (Queen Herodias), Cucumbers (Terry, LCP) Angels in America (The Angel, The Heights Players). Regional: Northside Theatre Company's Cyrano de Bergerac (Roxane) and Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck), and Suburban Motel (Pam Deveraux, City Light's Theatre Co.) bluelillylotus@hotmail.com