Beari Productions' Presentation of

When Hell Freezes Over

Photos, Bios and Credits

AMIE BACKNER (Annie) was a stage manager, costume designer, assistant director and acting coach for Theatre Learning Center, a childrens' theatre program, for 18 years. She returned to her true passion - performing - in 2004 as Rosemary in Beari's production of Abie's Irish Rose. This past fall Amie played Jean McCormack in Beari's Plaza Suite. Thanks to Debbie and Rene for all their support and Amanda for always being there, as well as a great cast and crew!

 
RENE BENDANA (Bernie) is glad to have the opportunity to appear in yet another wonderful play by Alan David Perkins. He is currently rehearsing for Beari's traveling Cabaret show, Mostly Broadway, as well as being Executive Producer for West Side Story. Happy anniversary to my bride!

 
CAMERON HUGHES (Lou) has been acting on and off since he was 14. In that time he has been a cad, a lover, a reluctant juror, and Air Force sergeant, a divorcee, a snarly Harley biker, a druggy hippie, a writer, a bank officer, a computer geek, a Rutgers graduate ... and that's just his personal life. As an actor Cameron has appeared in a plethora of plays and independent films throughout and about New York City. Cameron recently received praise in The New Yorker and The New York Times for his appearance in the 2005 NY International Fringe Festival's production of Robert Moulthrop's Half Life. In Devotion, and independent feature film in which Cameron has the lead (playing a priest, something that makes his mother very proud), is currently making the film festival rounds. Cameron would like to dedicate his performance in When Hell Freezes Over to the memory of his father, who passed away last year. I love you Dad.

 
GREG JOHNSON (Otto) last performed on stage five years ago in the Beari production of I'm Not Rappaport where hey played the visually impaired Midge. His prior productions with Beari include the mentally challenged Lucien in The Boys Next Door and the illiterate Hoke in Driving Miss Daisy. Other roles include Detective Kelly in Parkside Players' production of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, Officer O'Hara in the Brooklyn Heights Players production of Arsenic and Old Lace and the title role of Dracula, which introduced him to acting as a student at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Greg would like to thank Debbie, Rene, Alan and this wonderful cast and crew for making this production possible, and a big kiss to his wife Winnie for pulling no punches in the twenty-eight years they've been together.

 
GLENN R. MEYERS (Jackson Pratt) may be a practicing attorney, but he is no stranger to the stage. Glenn recently appeared in the lead role in Lions and Tigers and Bears at TSI and The Producers Club. Glenn also appeared at the Fringe Festival playing the Boss in Inventing Color. He trains with the incomparable Mary Boyer at the MTB Studio. It is through here that Glenn played Silvio in Private Wars at the 80 Actors 40 Scenes Festival, Bernie in Sexual Perversity in Chicago and Joe in Golden Boy. "Jackson" is Glenn's debut with Beari Productions. He would like to thank the entire cast, Alan and Beari Productions for this wonderful opportunity.

 
JIMMY O'NEILL (Ralph Shaw) began acting when he didn't cry at his own birth. He's spent the last sixteen years averaging six shows a year, on and off stage, in college, community theatre, summer stock, and Off-Broadway productions. Immediately after this show closes, he can be seen singing and dancing at the Queensborough College Center for the Performing Arts in Broadway Blockbusters ... Hurray for Hollywood.

 

JODI BERGER (Woman #1) is making her first stage appearance with Beari Productions.  She was last seen as Miss Metcalf in Theatre Time Productions' Splendor in the Grass.  Past roles include:  Miep Gies in Diary of Anne Frank, Ellen in LUV, Joan in Lovers and Other Strangers, Jessie in 'Night, Mother, and Emma in Pterodactyls.  Jodi looks forward to having lots of fun with the cast during this production.  She would like to thank her family and friends for their encouragement.

 
MIRIAM P. DENU (Woman #2) has been working with Queens community theatres for over twenty five years.  Favorite roles include Kitty in Charley's Aunt, Gwen in The Odd Couple, Greta in Witness for the Prosecution, Mrs. Wallworth in Speaking of Murder and recently part of the ensemble in Lucky Stiff.  Miriam also played Dr. Joanne King in Standard Deviation with Beari Productions and originated the role of Lydia in Second Bananas with the Parkside Players. She also played Nadine in Nobody Knows I'm a Dog which ran Off-off Broadway for eight months at the Red Room in Manhattan.  She presently teaches social studies and drama for the New York City public school system.  Thanks to Debbie and Rene for taking chances like this!

 

THERESA DOOCEY (Woman/Assistant to Stage Manager) made her debut with Beari Productions' South Pacific. Besides teching for Abie's Irish Rose, she appeared briefly as Mimsey in Plaza Suite, briefly as Tracy in A Chorus Line and now briefly in When Hell Freezes Over.  However, you will get to see more of Theresa in West Side Story, where she will be playing the role of Anybodys.  By the way, don't mess with her;  she also has a black belt in karate.

 

CAROL ANNE HENNING (Woman) has worked on and around many NYC stages as an actor, director, writer, singer, stand-up comic and bellydancer. Many thanks to Alan for this opportunity, and to Mom, Dad, Chloe, Simon and Julietta for their love and support. Break bones, everyone!!

 

DOLORES VOYER (Woman) is happy to be working again the Beari Producitons and with this talented cast, crew and playwright.  Most recently, she has been seen Off-off Broadway as Cutiepie in Nobody Knows I'm a Dog (by Alan David Perkins), Broadway Blockbusters-Take II and Mozelle Hutto in Standard Deviation (by Alan David Perkins).  Other roles include Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Lady Larken in Once Upon a Mattress, Antonia in Man of LaMancha, Rachel in Two by Two, as well as many performances in music revues and cabarets.  Thanks and love to Ed and Brian.

 
DEBBIE BENDANA (Producer)  is thrilled to be working once again with Alan and his wonderful creations.  Her greatest enjoyment for this show was getting her "Dark Angel" husband's costume ready.  She has taken a break from directing, but will resume her role as the primary director for Beari with their spring production of West Side Story.  Rene - Mi vida, mi amor.  Happy anniversary.

 
AMANDA DORIA (Stage Manager) has Stage Managed all of Beari's straight plays since she came to Beari to run lights for Detective Story in February of 2003 (Abie's Irish Rose, Plaza Suite, and now When Hell Freezes Over).  As far as their musicals have gone, she played Nellie in South Pacific, and Tricia, Swing, and the assistant stage manager of A Chorus Line.  She's also thrilled to be the newest member of the Board.