Susan Jami Paschkes (Director) A director, actor and teaching artist, Susan is thrilled to have her first opportunity to direct for Burlington County Footlighters. Her directing credits include House of Blue Leaves, Lost in Yonkers, All My Sons, Pippin, Godspell and All in the Timing. Her favorite roles as an actor include Moon for the Misbegotten [Josie Hogan], Noises Off! [Dotty/Mrs. Clackett], Buried Child [Halie], and Company [Joanne]. As a teaching artist, Susan’s passion is in creating and delivering theatre arts workshops to underserved youth. She is most grateful to Ben for his unceasing support, and occasional push in the right direction [pun intended].
--Cast bios are listed in order of appearance--
Jeanne Wayman (Lillian McGill, The Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda) Jeanne is dead chuffed to be onstage again at BCF! It is her first time performing on the Back Stage, although she has worked on the Mainstage and 2nd Stage often over the past 28 or so years. Favorite roles include Martha Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace, Olive in The Odd Couple (Female Version), and Maggie in The Shadowbox,
among many others. Big thank you to Susan, with whom she has wanted to work for some time, and to Steve, for being an awesome scene partner! As always, to Brian, Thing 1 (Zach), and Thing 2 (Matt), her Great Good Things, big love and thanks!
Stephen Kreal (Ben, The Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda) is delighted to be performing at BCF. Recent credits include the one-act “Trigger” performed at Village Playbox and the role of Mr. Wilson in “Harvey” (also at Village Playbox). Last fall, he appeared in “Herlock Sholmes and the Case of the Jersey Devil” outdoors at BCF. He is a middle-school Science teacher with two daughters. His hobbies and interests include Bass fishing and Table Tennis. He is particularly looking forward to this project and would like to thank Susan Paschkes for giving him the opportunity to do this play. He would also like to thank Lisa Croce for her support and encouragement.
Megan Knowlton Balne (Claire, Birds of the world) - Megan is thrilled to be back on stage after a more than two year acting hiatus. She was last seen as Helen in Fun Home at HPP. Other favorite roles include: Ruth Condomine (Blithe Spirit/HPP); Lilly St. Regis (Annie/BToP); Veronica (God of Carnage/HPP); and Zelda Zanders (Singin' in the Rain/Footlighters). Megan is honored to share the stage with Doug and Ricky, and sends her sincerest thanks to Susan for this opportunity and her strong direction. Megan sends her love to her family, especially her husband Tommy, who is her constant support and inspiration.
Doug Suplee (Phillip, Birds of the World) Doug is a native of Philadelphia and has studied acting at the Walnut Street Theatre. He is a graduate of Penn State University and Michigan State University College of Law. Past acting credits include: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Jack); The Laramie Project (Doc/Dennis Shepard); To Kill a Mockingbird (Mr. Gilmer); Dial “M” for Murder (Tony); The Sound of Music (Captain); and, Annie (Rooster). Doug is grateful to be working with such a talented cast and crew, and would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support. Special thanks and love to Sharon and Graham.
Ricky Conway (Buddy, Birds of the World) Ricky is thrilled to be a part of his first mainstage production at Burlington County Footlighters. Past shows have included Brighton Beach Memoirs (Eugene), Lost in Yonkers (Jay), and Into the Woods (Rapunzel’s Prince). He would like to thank his family for all of their support and his wonderful director, Susan, for all of her time and effort. Lastly, he would like to thank his amazing castmates and wishes everyone good luck!
