L-R: Eileen Dreger, Gene Desroches, Josh Gilman, Christian Webb,
Marsha Collins, Chris Ceballos.

 

CHRIS CEBALLOS (Phyllis) I am filled with whimsy to be back on stage, acting. You may have seen some of my co-writing efforts at The Chance or my directorial debut, Lethal Persuasion during To Be And Not To Be last season. During my free time I work as a cub reporter for a local daily newspaper, hang out in parking lots, sing and break guitar strings in an unknown rock band and often fall asleep trying to watch videos I've already seen. Please buy many season tickets.

MARSHA COLLINS (Nadine) Marsha is thrilled to be working at The Chance Theater with such a gifted director and talented group of actors. She has been actively performing in OC theaters for the last six years. Favorite roles include: Dr. Gorgeous Sisters Rosensweig, Naomi Naomi in the Living Room, Lenya Fools, Chick Crimes of the Heart, Marmee Little Women, and M'Lynn Steel Magnolias. She would like to thank her husband and their five kids for their support while she "follows her bliss."

GENE DESROCHERS (Cheese) This is Gene's second play in California. He has bee pursuing the acting thing for several years. His favorite band is Concrete Blonde. He surfs and plays tennis between rehearsals. He has thoroughly enjoyed working with The Chance staff and directors!

EILEEN DREGER (Cutiepie) Eileen would like to thank The Chance Theater for welcoming her back for another, completely different, Midnight Madness; her 4th to date. She loves being part of such an enthusiasitc group of fellow artists doing what they love to do. The hours spent mezmorized by lane reflectors on the freeway, lost in flights of fancy, have proven to her one thing: this is where she wants to be.

JOSH GILMAN (Plato) I spent most of my childhood in Los Alamos, New Mexico. I did a lot of community theater and starred in an independent film. I moved out here a year ago and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. I got my SAG card working on a Dreamworks film for six months. After the film wrapped, I got an agent and landed this play.

CHRISTIAN WEBB (Horndog) Acting since grade school, Christian has played Fagin in Oliver! and The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. At Amherst College, he appeared in student films, notably playing Antonio in a modern day adaptation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, and in the original play, Quabbin Dance by Obie winning performer/writer Robbie McCauley. Christian, who had never lived outside of Massachusetts, moved to LA last August. He especially thanks his parents for their support.

 

AUBREY HARTMAN (Director) Wow! I'm feeling a little dizzy! I knew directing a full length play seemed like it would be a bit tricky, but I had no idea! I never counted on the little surprises. Among the interesting tidbits I found out people actually design sets! Lights and sound don't just happen. Costumes aren't the clothes the actors decided to wear the night of the performance. My God, I never knew. All I can say is I'm lucky to be surrounded by good people who've made my job easier. My thanks to SCP, all the people at The Chance Theater and especially my cast who every night brought my ideas to life with humor, intelligence, and gave these characters a life and humanity bigger than it was on the page.

CASEY LONG (Assistant Director) Casey is thrilled to be taking his first shot at assisting a director with a show after many years of annoying them as an actor. He would like to thank the cast for their hard work and dedication, and Aubrey for the opportunity to work behind the scenes.