The Cast

David Spangler (Tito Merrelli) is happy to return to the MP stage after a busy summer. He recently appeared as Flute/Thisbe in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Holmdel Theatre Company, and several characters in Bye, Bye Birdie at the Strand Theatre Project in Lakewood. His favorite roles include Victor in Private Lives, Max in Lend Me A Tenor, Roat in Wait Until Dark, and Doc Porter in Crimes of the Heart.		Kathleen Schubert (Maria) returns to Monmouth Players where she previously appeared in Rumors, Don't Drink the Water, and Murder on the Nile. She was Assistant Director for Wait Until Dark and Directed Let's Murder Marsha. Besides working in various commercials, she appeared in the Off-Broadway production of Shoop, Shoop, Shoop, Shoop. "Monmouth Players is my favorite group, and I'm very happy to be back at my second home!"
Steven Rubin (Max) is truly thrilled to be appearing in another Monmouth Players production. He was last seen here playing Glenn Cooper in Neil Simon's Rumors. Steve has been involved in almost every aspect of theater, ranging from directing and acting to set construction and dialect coaching at various community theaters. Steve is especially thankful to the following people: his wife Abbe and joyful son Eli for their support; the entire technical production crew (for without you, there is no show); his vocal coaches for their time and wisdom; the cast for being such an enjoyable group of people with whom to spend time; and, of course, to his director Marianne for this fantastic opportunity and for her consistently superb direction.		Mel Evans (Maggie) is thrilled to be working with the Monmouth Players. A 2002 graduate of the College of New Jersey, she was heavily involved in theater in college, serving as Publicity Manager of All College Theater, Vice President of Alpha Psi Omega (Theater Honors Fraternity), and campus director of Mixed Signals Improvisational Troupe. Her favorite roles include Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Thomasina Coverly in Arcadia, and Meg in A Stye of the Eye. Much love and thanks to Mom, Becky, and everyone else who knows they deserve her love and thanks.
Steven Dante (Saunders) recently played the dual roles of Egeus and Snout in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Holmdel Theatre Company. He also played Demetrius in Holmdel Theatre Company's scenes from Midsummer in its To-The-Schools program. Favorite roles include Krapp's Last Tape, The Good Woman of Setzuan (Wong), Ghosts (Osvald), and Many Moons (Jester). Steve was fortunate to attend a high school with a rich drama program - he acted in 12 shows in three years - and he urges school budget cutters everywhere to spare the performing arts. He'd like to thank the two lovely ladies in his life for their patience and support.		Lori Renick (Diana) is happy to be adding Diana to her list of favorite roles. Others include Bubbie in Crossing Delancey, Lenny Magrath in Crimes of the Heart and Minerva Osterman in Web of Murder. When not on stage, she spends time working in her garden, hanging out with her nine cats and playing with her new puppy, Truman. Lori, involved in all aspects of the theater, will be directing February's production of Jake's Women, her all time favorite Neil Simon. She would like to dedicate this performance to her husband Paul and two very special boys, Jake and Atticus.
Dorothy Turner (Julia) has appeared in many productions in the Monmouth County area, most recently as Nora in Web of Murder, Cookie in Rumours, Miss Bennett in The Unexpected Guest, and Miss Marple in Murder at the Vicarage. Other productions include Five Tellers Dancing in the Rain, Crossing Delancey, Eleemosynary, Prelude to a Kiss, and Invitation to a March, to name just a few. She has served two terms as President of Monmouth Players and is our current Vice President.		Joe Lezza (Bellhop) marks his first production with Monmouth Players. He was last seen in the role of Sasha in Fiddler on the Roof with Phoenix Productions. His other Phoenix roles include: Victor in Cabaret and chorus in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Joe is a junior at Red Bank Catholic High School where has appeared in every production since his freshman year. His RBC roles include: The Photographer in Ladies in Waiting" Liver Lips Louie in Guys and Dolls, Telegin in Uncle Vanya and Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. "I thank Marianne and the cast for finding my comical side and pulling it out of me. I dedicate my performances to my family and friends. Be sure to come see me on Broadway in the, soon to be, new hit musical: Into New Egypt."
Marianne Maltese is happy to leap from the boards into the director's seat for a chance to work with this talented ensemble. She was last seen on the MP stage as the mother in Barefoot in the Park and also appeared in the company's production of Rumors. Recently, she appeared in Carousel at the Strand and in OCC's production of Dial M for Murder. She is presently completing the requirements for a Masters Degree in Theatre at Montclair State University.