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Dwayne Bailey (Postmaster/Ensemble) is excited to be back on stage with the Burlington County Footlighters. He first appeared there as a member of the ensemble in Spamalot. With other theatre companies, he's played Norbert in The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Leo in The Producers, and Salieri in Amadeus, as well as many others. He is incredibly grateful to his wife, Mary, for all of her support!
Matt Becker (Joe Hardy) is very happy to be in the company of such a large and talented cast and production team. He most recently appeared on the BCF stage as Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest and as Anthony in Sweeney Todd. Other past favorite roles include David Frost in Frost/Nixon (BCF Second Stage), Finch in How to Succeed in Business... (BCF), Jim in The Glass Menagerie (Road Company) and Hero in A Funny Thing...Forum (BCF and The Ritz). When not onstage, Matt is an English teacher at South Brunswick High School. Heartfelt thanks go out to Val for the opportunity to work on this classic show and for her dedication. He would also like to thank Peg, Heidi, Donna, Danielle, Jim, Dave, and the entire cast and production team for their tireless efforts!
Dan Brothers (Mr. Welch) It’s been a while since Dan has been on the BC Footlighter stage and is thankful to be back. Dan’s past performances include The Fox on the Fairway, The Foreigner, Rabbit Hole, Rumors, The Boys Next Door, Assassins, And the Winner Is, Legally Blonde, Dangerous Liaisons, and where it all started for him, The Nerd. Dan is very grateful for his loving and supportive wife Valerie and not just because she’s the director…hee hee.
Kristin Curley (Ensemble) is just happy to be here. Love to the home team-- break a leg, Senators!
Alex Davis (Gloria Thorpe) is so excited to only have to dance in one number. Some favorite Footlighters credits include Alex (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridge) [revised]), Gwendolyn (THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST), Patsy (SPAMALOT), Jackie Noelle (DISASTER), Elaine Harper (ARSENIC AND OLD LACE), and Stella Kowalski (A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE). Alex is the Education Director at Footlighters, and spends her free time baking and making deceivingly delicious-looking soaps. Alex would like to thank her family, especially her parents and brothers, Val for the wonderful opportunity, the entire production team for their Herculean efforts, the cast for their shenanigans, and Matt for being her "heart".
Matt Dell'Olio (Henry) is pleased to be a part of this great production of Damn Yankees! He has been seen on many area stages including here at BCF, The Grand, The Ritz, and The Eagle. Thanks to Val for the opportunity. Thanks to the rest of the creative team for all their hard work. Thanks to the cast for being so talented and fun to work with. And thanks to Alex for being the best… well… everything. I love you SO MUCH!
Amanda Dranchak (Meg Boyd) is thrilled to be performing with Footlighters once again. She'd like to thank this awesome directing staff, cast and crew! Favorite credits include Children of Eden (Eve), Carrie, the Musical (Margaret), Fun Home (Helen), Joseph... (Narrator), Man of La Mancha (Aldonza), and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (Lucy). She has also enjoyed co-directing the BC Footlighters children's productions for the past 12 years. Amanda is most excited to share the stage with her husband again since it is where they met years ago! Much love to Matt, Mason, Charlotte, and Sammy.
Matt Dranchek (Vernon) After 15(ish) years away from the stage Matt is happy to be back at his hometown theatre where he was lucky enough to have numerous roles including Pippin (Pippin) and The Balladeer (Assassins). Much love and thanks to his family and friends for their support, especially his wife Amanda for keeping the bug in his ear all these years about rejoining her on stage, Bob for always being there and M&M for giving him the final push!
