It was so exciting having family members at “The Grapes of Wrath” last night! Tonight more family and friends arrive, and they all see “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” tonight, then “Vanya and Sonia” tomorrow, and the new arrivals will see “Grapes” on Sunday. I’m so grateful for the ongoing love and support, both in person …
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We opened The Grapes of Wrath at Asolo Repertory Theatre on Friday night, and it will go down as one of the most exciting nights of my career. Everything came together to tell the incredible story, and the audience response was amazing. My heartfelt thanks to director Michael Donald Edwards for entrusting the role of Jim Casy …
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“The Grapes of Wrath” opens tonight at Asolo Repertory Theatre. I am so honored to be playing Jim Casy in this remarkable ensemble (onstage and off), in this remarkable production, telling this remarkable and much-needed tale. This year may mark the 75th Anniversary of the publication of the novel, but the story needs to be heard–and …
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Our hit production of Chris Durang’s wonderful comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike directed by the equally wonderful Peter Amster continues its record-breaking run at Asolo Rep. Some performances are already sold out for the rest of the run, so if you’re going to be in the area and are thinking of seeing the show, …
Here’s the first trailer for “Grapes of Wrath,” which starts performances on 3/12 at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL. I’m not shown in this teaser, but am busy growing my beard to play former preacher Jim Casy. We’ll have fire, a river, rain, a truck, great live music, and a lot of wonderful performances. Stay …
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I had to share this snapshot. My husband Tim came to see the show the other day, and on our way to the box office to pick up his tickets, we came across this new placard in front of the theatre. What fun! The director of our upcoming production The Grapes of Wrath actually has me …
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Here’s a new trailer for our lovely production of Brian Friel’s classic play Philadelphia, Here I Come! directed by Frank Galati at Asolo Rep. If you don’t blink, you’ll catch a fleeting glimpse of me as Canon O’Byrne! I also make a brief appearance in this production (though not in this video clip) as Ben Burton, the …
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Here’s a link to another interview I participated in recently for our hit production of Chris Durang’s sublime Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Asolo Rep. This one centers on the comic potential to be mined from sibling rivalry–something with which almost every family can identify. I’m told tickets are selling fast, and that …
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Well, it’s here already. The past two nights we’ve had great previews, and now tonight at 8pm, we’ll officially open Asolo Rep’s production of Chris Durang’s wonderful, Tony-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, directed by the inspired and inspiring Peter Amster. I am beyond thrilled to be playing Vanya with this director, cast, designers, …
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We’re halfway through Tech rehearsals now, and we’re on schedule to open Chris Durang’s wonderful Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike this Friday evening at Asolo Rep. Even as we add Ann Wrightson’s elegant lighting, Jennifer Caprio’s witty costumes, and Matt Parker’s playful sound design to Ray Klausen’s beautiful set (which already feels like home), …
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