The Merry Wives of Windsor
presented by
Shakespeare on Clark 2011


Directed by Julane Sullivan
Dramaturg/Stage Manager - Philip Roth
Costume Design - Laura Dwyer
Sound Design - Chris Majka
Graphic Design - Ryan Stasell
Scenic Design - Charles Palia
Fight Choreography and Safety - Bruce Worthel
Firearms Captain - Becky Robbins
Scenery Conception Design - Mike Cook
Scenery Construction - Chuck Palia, Keith Krokosz, Nikki Krokosz
Marketing - Christine Mullen
Hair and Make-Up Design - Paul McNassar and Trish Kenyon
Photographer - Mike Smith (Photographic Services International)
Videographer - Ryan Stasell
Sound Engineer - Jessica Foxworthy
Light Technician - Patrick  McLennand
House Manager/Props -  Phillip Roth
Light and Sound Board Operator - Jessica Foxworthy

THE CAST !!!

FALSTAFF
Jerry Urbik

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Bruce Worthel

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 This is Bruce’s first show with Shakespeare On Clark. In April he was Dr. Bessner in the Oswego Playhouse’s production of Murder on the Nile. In March he was Marvin in Acorn Theatre’s Bleacher Bums and last December he played Scrooge in A Turn of the Scrooge at VEX Theatre in Elgin. Bruce would like to thank Julane for casting him, to Elwood for helping him run lines, and to his wife for everything that’s good in the world.

DR. CAIUS
Brian Downing

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 Brian is a senior a Northern lllinois University.  This is his second season with Shakespeare on Clark.  

SIMPLE
Marc Proberts

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NYM
David Rittenhause

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 Born and raised in the Fox Valley area, David has had aspiration of being an actor for years.  He is excited to be in his first theatrical production, and hopes to entertain.

RANDOM
Peter Geldes

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  Peter Geldes is a professional juggler and graced the Shakespeare on Clark stage last year with his skills and a grand finale of fire breather and juggling.  From St. Charles, Peter works at the Juvenile Correction Center.

ROBIN
Phil Roth

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  Phil Roth studied theatre at Carthage College in Wisconsin and is currently employed at All Dressed Up as Chencelor of Cummication and Change.  Recently Phil was assistant stage manager for EvergreenTheatre Ensembles production A Voice of My Own.

KISS AND TELL NELL
Laura Dwyer

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 Laura Dwyer has costumed the past two Shakespeare on Clark Productions, as well as played a fairy in Midsummer Nights Dream.  She is the The Countess of Costumes (lead costume designer) at All Dressed Up Costumes and a make-up design artist.

MISTRESS FORD
Lynn Meredith

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 Lynn is excited to return for another season with Shakespeare on Clark. She has performed the last two summers as Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Maria in Twelfth Night. Recently, she played Fioria in Time of the Cuckoo, Catharine in Suddenly Last Summer (Catharine) with the OswegoPlayhouse, and Penny in You Can’t Take It With You with Wheaton’s Bird and Baby Theatre. She writes features and news for a local paper and practices yoga as often as possible.

MISTRESS QUICKLY
Sheri Storer

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Sheri has actually performed in every one of  Shakespeare's plays, if you count her involvement in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).  If you don't, it's her first time since high school, and she couldn't be happier to share the experience with this talented cast, particularly her boyfriend Chris (her favorite partner for all theatrical adventures).  She thanks Julane for the opportunity, and her friends and family for their support."

FENTON
Kevin Krasinski

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This is Kevin's third year in Shakespeare on Clark. He debuted with the c Thisompany two years ago as Lysander in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and he returned last year to take on the role of Duke Orsino in Twelfth Night. More recently Kevin has been a member of the chorus for Northwestern University's productions of both Magic Flute and Street Scene.  He also competed this year's Chicago Area NATS competition, taking first place in his division and earning the opportunity to sing on WFMT, Chicago's classical music station.

JUSTICE SHALLOW
Jason Duhamel

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 Jason is making his first appearance on stage, and is a bit nervous about it!  When not protecting the town from vagabonds and rascals, he safeguards the internet from hackers as well as those pesky cyber thieves.. He is attending Depaul in the fall to continue his studies, so he may be better equipped to protect your computer. 


WAGON WHEEL WILLY
Mike Cook

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  Mike was a part of last season’s Shakespeare on playing the role of Curio in Twelfth Night.  He has been active with Oswego Playhouse, performing in A Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge/Fred) and Miracle on 34th Street (Mara).  He has also been involved with Natural Talen Productions and Gox Valley Summer Stage.  Favorite roles include Big Julie in Guys and Dolls, and the narrator in Beauty and the Beast.  Mike is also a talented voice artists, recreating many Disney favorites, and was in consideration to be the voice of Mickey Mouse.

FORD
Chris Warren

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 Chris has appeared in nearly two dozen shows in the two and a half years he’s been involved in local theatre, rendering moot the question “so what do you do when you’re not in a show?”  Relevantly, he appeared as Don Pedro in Much Ado About Nothing and co-wrote the one-act Much Ado About Zombies with some Shakespeare fellow that has been performed at multiple cultural festivals, proving that “culture” is a very poorly-defined term.  Chris would like to give a bare-bones thanks to his daughter Natalie and Quickly thank his girlfriend Sheri for playing with him.

SIR HUGH EVANS
Matt Heine

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A part-time student at Waubonsee Community College, Matt has been involved with theatre for over five years and has enjoyed every moment, both onstage and off.  He was most recently seen at the Riverfront Playhouse in Aurora, where he played Azmur in Golem: The Monster of Prague, and has performed in a number of unique roles, including Capluet in Romeo and Juliet, Long John Silver in Treasure Island, and the Undertaker in Sagebrush: The Musical.  This will be Matt's second year with Shakespeare on Clark, after performing in last summer's production of Twelfth Night as Valentine.on 

SLENDER
Ryan Stasell

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A film and graphics major at North Central College in Naperville, Ryan was most recently seen on stage at NCC in Elephants Graveyard.  He appeared two years ago as Demetrius in Midsummer Nights Dream on Clark Island, and had created the graphics for the last three productions of Shakespeare on Clark.   

PISTOL
Mandy Barnes

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 This will be Mandy's first production at Shakespeare on Clark, but she is no stranger to acting. Recently she appeared in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as the March Hare at Steel Beam Theatre, in The Audition at Fox Valley Per. and as Clara in Hayfever at Geneva High School.  Her hobbies include sketching, writing, and baking treats for her family and her hungry  theatre friends.  Mandy would like to thank her family for their undying support, her director and all the members of this cast and crew.

RUGBY
Kristen Flink

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 Kristen has worked backstage in a few productions over the years but will be making her first showing as an actress. She attended Western Illinois University and graduated with her degree in Biology. She is currently working as a lab technician, but hopes to one day work as an EMT. She also enjoys guarding the island against the forces of geese. 

MISTRESS PAGE
Elizabeth Krahulec

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 Elizabeth is over the moon for her first show with Shakespeare on Clark! Though new to the Bard’s plays, she has performed in other shows around Kane County like Blithe Spirit (Ruth), The Music Man (Eulalie Shin), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), and others. She is currently studying Communications, Media, and Theater at NEIU. Elizabeth’s other interests include intricate macaroni and cheese recipes, long walks on the beach followed by long piggy-back rides back to the car, and arguing with animals both wild and domestic.

HOST
Becky Robbins

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Becky Robbins is making her Shakespeare on Clark debut. She has also performed such roles as Queen Elizabeth I, Lizzie Borden, and Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Lately, however, her role as a freelance stage manager has kept her backstage rather than on it. She holds a BA in theatre from Carthage College. She lives in Westmont with her husband Turner, whom she is delighted to be acting alongside in this production.

ANNE PAGE
Nikki Pruzinski

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  Nikky is an aspiring model and actress. She is currently studying Theatre and International studies at Loyola University Chicago. Because she has been acting for the past 8 years she has a natural love for the camera and showing off for it. She enjoys speaking french, poi, playing with her cousins, reading scripts, running, talking politics and doing spur of the moment activities with friends.  Last year Nikki played Olivia in Twelfth Night on the Island.

BARDOFF
Turner King

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 Turner  is making his Shakespeare on Clark debut. Previous roles
include Captain Lancey in Translations, Philostrate in a Midsummer Night's Dream, and ensemble roles in Cyrano de Bergerac, Blood Brothers, Reduced Shakespeare, among others. Turner earned his BAs inComputer Science and Theatre from Carthage College and is currently
working downtown as a web developer for Obtiva Corp. He is enjoying the opportunity to share the stage with his wife, Becky.  Despite the many productions they've both been involved in, this is only the second time they've acted together. When not indulging in computers or theatre, you'll find him playing games of all kinds or out at a bar trivia night with friends. He hopes you enjoy the show and are not bothered by bugs or geese.