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West Coast Premiere of a hilarious, sexy, stage play in two acts Performances November 21, 2008 - February 2, 2009 WITTE'S END
A Comedy in Two Acts
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Choice #1
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Choice #2
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EVAN KELIHER (Playwright). A native Detroiter, Evan Keliher grew up in the city along with nine siblings in a home long on family values
and short of cash. All members of the family worked part-time and contributed to the communal budget on a regimen that
encouraged thrift and interfered with their studies. Unhappy in school, Evan dropped out in '48, enlisted in the Marines,
and lived to rue the day when he found himself in the midst of the Korean War and at risk of serious injury. However, the military experience wasn't entirely wasted, as Evan realized the importance of education while in the service.
He graduated from high school and went on to study at Wayne State University
in Detroit where he earned a teaching degree in '55 and launched a 30-year career in the city's public schools.
He wrote his first book in '76, a satire on the schools titled NEW AFRICA HIGH: A Low Comedy. The school board took umbrage and transferred him to a new post but was unable to fire him thanks to the tenure laws. Evan later earned masters and doctoral degrees and rose to the lofty position of department head before they wised up and passed new city ordinances to prevent further advancement.
Other writings include stage plays, screenplays, sitcom pilots, novels, and videos. Sample chapters and play manuscripts may be found at www.grandpaspotbook.com. More information via Google.
In addition, Evan is aka Grandpa Ganja, a longtime user of marijuana to treat glaucoma discovered in '62. The pot works
at least half the time as he can still see out of one eye. He has written a book titled GRANDPA'S MARIJUANA HANDBOOK and
produced a video by the same name that is available on YouTube.
Other books may be found on Amazon.com
ROY FEGAN [PETER WITTE - THE WRITER]. Actor/Director/Writer. The multi-faceted actor Roy Fegan was born in Los Angeles where he still lives with his family. Always being a lover of the arts, he’s traveled the country with Grammy awarded singers and brilliant musicians until he found his own gift as a lyricist and composer. He then combined his acting contributions to direct and produce a national tour that was a dream of a life time to entertain people. But above all he still enjoys the art of acting.
Fegan has appeared on numerous television shows, films, TV commercials, voice over and radio shows around the globe. He then entered into the world of popular music as the lead singer Bird from the classic musical film The Five Heartbeats. Always being on the move with his teen son Roshon, Roy stays mentally and physically fit eternally prepared to handle his and his son’s business. His extensive acting background from drama to comedy include: The Shield, Will & Grace, The Jamie Foxx Show, Touched by an Angel, Martin, Married with Children, The Meteor Man, and Hollywood Shuffle. Roy looks forward to performing on Broadway with his gifted cast from Witte’s End. His favorite quote: “Yes We Can”.
LAURA NAPOLI [CAROL - THE WIFE and JACKIE - THE AGENT].
A recent transfer from the NYC area, Laura has made a name for
herself in the motion capture and voice-over worlds—credits include:
Celebrity Deathmatch, Dead Rising, and Devil May Cry 4. Currently,
she is performing as Sarah Connor in the Universal Studios live-
action stunt show Terminator 2:3D. She is a member of the Sacred
Fools Theater Company, The Improviders improv company (6 time Improv
Olympic Cage Match champions), and StolenDress Entertainment
production company. And if her résumé were not versatile enough—she
is part of the Grammy-nominated rock/sketch group, The Incredible
Dollface. She is thrilled to be working with the cast and crew at Riprap
Entertainment and Riprap Studio Theatre for the first time.
Laura is represented by The Beverly Agency. See her website at: www.laura-napoli.com.
(Member of Actors' Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.)
EFIA PEARSON [CAROL - THE WIFE U.S.] Efia joins Riprap again having played
the roles of REPORTER, HOUSEKEEPER and TICKET AGENT in the hit stage play ECCENTRIC at Riprap
Studio Theatre July 2007 - Sept. 2007. Efia got her start in both stage and film at Florida State University,
where she earned her BA in Theatre. During her time there, she appeared in over 20 stage productions,
and acted in many student films at FSU's prestigious Film School. Efia also studied in London,
where she got to workshop with Fiona Shaw ("Harry Potter"), Selina Cadell ("Match Point") and
several instructors from the Le Coq school (Paris, France). Her favorite stage roles include
Helen in Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Eliante in The Misanthrope, Marianne in
Tartuffe and Delia in Blues for an Alabama Sky (winner Best Supporting Actress).
Most recently, Efia was seen on the highly anticipated season premiere of The Shield,
and participated in the weekly Riprap Entertainment Television broadcast (2006-2007 on KVMD) as the
clever Siren, Brook. She is extremely happy to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy the show.
Efia currently studies at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. You can also check
her out at www.efiapearson.com
SANDRA NUTT [RONA - THE ACTRESS].
Producer and founder of Riprap Entertainment and Riprap Studio Theatre, veteran actress
of prominent New York stages including AMAS Rep and the Negro Ensemble Company.
Sandy has finally found the comedy she's been looking for! Add to that the phenomenal cast and
you'll be laughing throughout the Holidays.
More about Sandra.
(Member of Actors' Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.)
RJ FARRINGTON [MRS. CRAMER - THE NEIGHBOR].
RJ Farrington recently completed the films Sunshine On Sale, Redeemed, and Ellen & Spent,
winner of the best film short award at the 2008 San Diego Film Festival, the stage plays Ewe,
Gotta Have Friends! , Picnic & The Love Song Of T.S. Brown, the music video
Mamasita, and the internet TV show Dangerous Women. Ms. Farrington holds a
B.S. Degree in Business Administration and is currently a member of the Eclectic Company Theatre.
RJ is represented by Castle Hill Enterprises.
See her website at: www.rjfarrington.com.
MATTHEW EDWARD FRIEBERG [FATHER FINN - THE PRIEST].
Bio coming soon!
PASEAN WILSON [JACKIE NOONAN - THE AGENT]. A Native New Yorker,
PaSean Wilson has always had a flair for the dramatic
and has been performing since the tender age of six. Because PaSean's mother
Maydell didn't allow television in the home she was able to expand her
imagination by putting on "variety" shows with her brothers and sisters for
entertainment. After attending Howard University where she majored in Psychology she
returned to New York and studied at HB Studios with Earle Hyman. She began
appearing in off-Broadway and Regional plays including Body Shop, Song Of Sheba
and in a Dreamgirls company directed by Obba Babatunde. After toiling away
off-Broadway, PaSean made her Broadway debut in the Tony nominated play Once On
This Island, where she understudied and performed the lead role of Timoune.
While performing in Once On This Island she was discovered by an agent who
began submitting her for theatrical roles. She quickly landed the
recurring role of Asst. DA Dana Kramer on the NBC drama Another World. After being
bitten by the TV bug. Wilson decided to move west and pursue TV and film
opportunities. Shortly after moving to LA, PaSean began booking pilots and appeared
alongside Demi Moore in Striptease and Michael Nouri in Heart of A Champion.
She also helped form an independent film production company with friends
called Mama's Reel Black Market and appeared in two of the productions. PaSean
is usually recognized from her role as the sassy girl in the long running
Yoplait Yogurt ("It's sooo good") commercials as well as other national spots for
Progressive Car Insurance, Dunkin Donuts, Toyota, McDonalds as well as
voiceovers for Sunkist (national) and Toyota to name a few.
(Member of Actors' Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.)
CHRISTOPHER RUIZ [THE OFFICER].
Like most actors, Chris always planned to perform on stage. Born in
Detroit, the Motor City, he made his way to Hollywood to study with Aaron
Speiser and a number of other leading acting coaches. As a working actor,
he's been the lead and a featured performer in productions large and
small. His current project No Better Friend
is scheduled to shoot late winter of '09 in Michigan. He is serving as co-producer and starring as one of the leads.
I'm an actor-producer because, the truth is, that Hollywood is
collapsing. Changes in film production and distribution technologies are
returning us to the days of Shakespeare at the Globe theater, where every
person in a project wears many hats. I enjoy building projects from the
ground up, creating truly ensemble productions, and taking a film from
script to screen. I'm fortunate to live in a time when I have that
freedom.
--Chris Ruiz
Visit Christopher's fabulous web site
DAVID L. STEWART [DIRECTOR], and Artistic Director of Riprap Studio Theatre will direct WITTE'S END. David has been on board with Riprap since its inception in 1999.
ANNIE JUSSAUME-LAVIGNE. [LIGHTING DESIGN]. Annie is a native of Montreal and a
recent graduate from Montreal University in Comparative Literature and Cinema.
She has recently moved to California and is diligently pursuing her love of photography.
Annie is contributing her time and expertise to Riprap Studio Theatre for lighting design as well
as press and rehearsals photos.
TANISHA WHITE. [STAGE MANAGER]. Bio coming soon!
JOHN S. NEMETH, Jr. [SET DESIGN]. Bio coming soon!
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