August 1-3, 7-10
Open Air Theater
Washington Crossing 
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	Jen Fisher(Lady Beaconsfield) is delighted to be working with the Players for the first time. She recently graduated from Notre Dame High School where she performed roles including Sonia in Godspell and Mrs. Molloy in Hello, Dolly. Her favorite roles so far have been Gertrude in Cinderella and her debut in community theatre as Peppermint Patty in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Jen will be attending Loyola College next year as a Theatre major. Special thanks to Frank and Shannon for giving her this amazing opportunity, and to her parents for their continuous love and support.
	Don Gerecke (The Bishop of Basingstoke) has returned to doing community theatre after a hiatus of 15 years. Recent roles have included Fiddler on the Roof (Constable) Annie (Mr. Bundles), The Wizard of Oz, The King and I, and most recently, this summer’s production of Fiddler. Don and his daughter can be seen later this month in the OAT’s The Music Man. Don resides in West Windsor, along with his wife, Emmy, daughter, mother-in-law, and four cats! He is delighted to be sharing the stage for the seventh time with his daughter, Rebecca.
	Rebecca Gerecke (Ensemble) has been doing theatre for just two years, but has been quite busy, appearing at both Kelsey and the OAT in The Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof (two productions), The King and I, Annie, The Music Man, and The Legend of Redwall Abbey. She recently appeared as Gladys in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Grouchy the Dwarf in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, both at Kelsey. She also studies piano, plays soccer and softball, and resides in West Windsor. Big kisses for Mom!
	Christopher M. Heffron (Spider) has been acting since his childhood. At age 13, he was a chorus boy in Bizet’s Carmen. He has performed in other shows, such as My Fair Lady and The Rocky Horror Show. Most recently, he performed in Jesus Christ Superstar, after a long break from the stage. He has also written and performed his own standup comedy routines. He is looking forward to a long and prosperous acting career, and wishes to thank all of those who have encouraged him to do so.
	Kristin Keenan (Ensemble)  is excited to return to the Open Air Theater for a second year. Her other shows include Sound of Music, Annie, South Pacific, Once Upon A Mattress, King and I and Pirates of Penzance. She sang with VOICES Chorale and currently is a member of Trinity Methodist Choir and the Sounds of Joy. She thanks her family and friends for all their love and support.
	Paul Lasky (Ensemble) is doing his second show at Washington Crossing, having just played Napthali in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. At Kelsey Theater, he has also played Rusty/Nicely in Guys and Dolls, and Jeffrey in Godspell. Other shows include Carousel and Man of La Mancha. Paul is also Assistant Director of the Blue Mantle Entertainment, a local performance group, currently performing a twentieth century showcase throughout the area.
	Mickey Levitan (Savage) appeared as Mr. Depinna in Pierrot Productions’ You Can’t Take it With You. Before that, he was Schlegel in Carnival with Princeton Opera, Stephen Hopkins in 1776 with ActorsNet of Morrisville, Mr. Carnes in Oklahoma with Playful Productions, and the Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof, with Princeton Opera and Pierrot Productions. He was Captain Brackett in South Pacific with POA, and Dr. Grimwig in Oliver! with the Peddie Community Players. Mickey also sings baritone with the Princeton Garden Statesmen Barbershop Chorus.
	Emily Markoe (Ensemble) is a soon-to-be sophomore at Lawrence High School who loves to do musicals both at her beloved school and in community theaters. She also loves to sing with the Princeton Girlchoir, and is very sad that this past year was her last with the choir. Emily plays violin and dances, although she'll need a few more lessons to become a prima ballerina.  Emily would like to say "hi" to all of her loyal fans. (oops, did I say fans? I meant friends).
	Victor S. Miller (Proops) is happy to be doing yet another show at the Open Air Theatre. Recent credits include: Captain Snow in The Legend of Redwall Abbey,  Salesman in The Music Man, Larkin in Six Degrees of Separation, Muleteer in Man of La Mancha, and a "back-ground actor" in the Academy Award winning film A Beautiful Mind.  In real life, Victor is a research Mathematician at a "think tank" in Princeton and studies voice with Tim Urban at Westminster. He sends his love to his wife Lynn and daughter Rachel (a veteran of Kelsey and OAT stage herself) for their love and support.
	James Petro (Utterson)  has played the roles of Charlie in Brigadoon, Cain/Japheth in Children of Eden, Padre in Man of La Mancha, and Lt. Cable in South Pacific.  He also portrayed Booth in Assassins, Hajj in Kismet, and Curly in Oklahoma!  Jim has performed at the Kelsey Theatre as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Robin Hood in The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, and Chickenhound/Frogblood in The Legend of Redwall Abbey.   He has studied opera under Tina and Byron Steele and attended the American Boychoir School.  ”Best of luck to everyone in the cast and crew, especially Nicole Farina!”
	Denise Policastro (Dancer) is participating in her second production with the Pennington Players. She was first seen as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. Her stage credits range from Becky in Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? to singing and dancing aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia Cruise Ship. Denise has performed in a commercial, as a vocalist in the Delaware State Fair, and as a featured performer with her college show choir in Disney World. She is currently a middle school Spanish teacher.
	John Russell (Glossop) is glad to be working with the Pennington Players again. Previously, he has been cast in , The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and Charlotte’s Web. Other roles include Peter Wright in The Secret Garden, Arvide in Guys and Dolls, Mr. Keeney in Funny Girl, Lt. Schrank in West Side Story, FDR in Annie, and Vince Fontaine in Grease! John sings with the Trenton Choral Society and studies voice with Robert Violette. He thanks Audrey for all her support and understanding. Great cast and crew to work with; let’s have a great show!