Monmouth Players 52nd Season

Can friendship ever require too much from us? Can mercy ever be wrong? In Agatha Christie's "Verdict," the lives of three refugees trying to make a new home in London are shattered by a love affair, murder, suicide, and false testimony. You'll know "whodunit" by intermission . . . but the tension is just beginning!

The Hendryks, refugees in England, have lost everything. Karl with his talents, charm, and hard work rebuilds their lives. But Anya, his wife, is fatally ill and so her old friend, Lisa, who secretly loves Karl, lives with them and runs the house. The three are very close. Their serenity is shattered when wealthy, brainless but headstrong Helen Rolander bribes her way into taking private lessons from Karl. Her infatuation for him being unreturned she doesn't stop at murder to clear the way. But after Anya's dead, Helen, realizing her schemes were futile, commits suicide. So Anya's death is pinned on Lisa backed by evidence from a scandal-mongering char lady. Lisa's found not guilty and after their mutual agony she and Karl build a new life from the wreckage.

Cast

Lester Cole - Alex Faerman
Mrs. Roper - Dorothy Turner
Lisa Koletzky - Elizabeth Mahon
Professor Karl Hendryk - Charlie Deitz
Dr. Stoner - John Sheehan
Anya Hendryk - Lori Renick
Helen Rollander - Jennifer Kwapick
Sir William Rollander - Bob Cleary
Detective Inspector Ogden - Dean Anderson
Police Sergeant Pearce - Andrew Cleary

On display during this production, the artwork of Vincent DiMattio

Alex Faerman (Lester Cole) is happy to be back on the stage after a brief hiatus. This is Alex's fifth production with the Monmouth Players and he currently serves as vice president on the board of directors. He has appeared in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Randle P McMurphy), Go Back For Murder (Justin Fog), Bus Stop (Bo Decker), and Laramie Project (various roles). Alex has also recently appeared in the independent film As Cool As Jennifer. He would like to thank his wonderful parents, friends, and beautiful fiancé, Elsie, for all their love and support.

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Dorothy Turner (Mrs. Roper) has appeared in many productions in the Monmouth County area. Most recently in Go Back For Murder (Miss Williams), A Murder Is Announced, (Letitia Blacklock), The Cemetery Club (Mildred), Lend Me A Tenor (Julia), Web Of Murder (Nora), Rumors (Cookie), and The Unexpected Guest (Miss Bennett). Other productions include Five Tellers Dancing In The Rain (Delores Bogatin), Crossing Delancey (Bubbie), Prelude To A Kiss (Mrs. Boyle), Eleemosynary (Dorothea), Invitation To A March (Lily Brown), and Plaza Suite (Norma Hubley and Muriel Tate). She served two terms as President of Monmouth Players, several as Vice President, and presently serves on our Board of Directors.

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Elizabeth Mahon (Lisa) returns to Monmouth Players after appearing as Agnes in Dancing At Lughnasa. On other stages she has appeared in Lion In Winter (Eleanor), The Heiress (Catherine), Gaslight (Bella), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Noises Off (Brooke) and Heaven Can Wait (Julia Farnsworth and Bette Logan), among others. Thanks to Bill, the cast and crew for a great "mystery" show. Patti extends gratitude to cousin Cathy for one wild summer.

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Charlie Deitz (Karl) is a thespianic vagabond, working in theaters all over the Jersey Shore -- and beyond. His work has taken him from rehearsal studios in New York to performances in the United Kingdom. He has been Oscar in The Odd Couple, Friar Laurence in Romeo And Juliet, Big Daddy in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Shannon in Night Of The Iguana, Elwood Dowd in Harvey, and Michael in I Do I Do. Agatha Christie fans at Monmouth Players may remember him as Inspector Craddock in the 2003 presentation of A Murder Is Announced. He is a member of AFTRA and the New Jersey Repertory Theater. In civilian life, he is a business owner, a firefighter and an EMT. Charlie wants to thank his wife Diane for making room in their lives for his second love -- the stage.

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John Sheehan (Dr. Stoner) last appeared in the Monmouth Players production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Frank Scanlon). That was his first stage performance. He next appeared in the Players' production of Dancing At Lughnasa (Father Jack). He continues to look for opportunities to practice the art. The Monmouth Players have been generous in that regard.

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Lori Renick (Anya Hendryk) Last year Lori lived in Ballybeg, Ireland, with her four sisters and ailing older brother. Before that, she spent time in Chipping Cleghorne, England, taking tea with her neighbor Miss Marple. Prior to "crossing the pond," Lori resided in Pittsburgh, where she passed the time visiting her recently deceased husband. In 2002, living on the Lower East Side of New York she planned the wedding of her only Granddaughter to a Pickle Man. In Hazelhurst, Mississippi, she endured the stigma of being an old maid. In 2000, Lori resided in an old house overlooking the Pacific, where wheelchair bound, she was murdered by her sister, Nora. Lori would like to thank the Players for allowing her to journey to all of these different places to meet all these wonderful people.

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Jennifer Kwapick (Helen) is thrilled to be a part of her first production with Monmouth Players, returning to the stage after a 16-month hiatus. She was last seen in Damn Yankees with The Livingston Theatre Company. Favorite past acting credits include Katie in Bang, Bang, You're Dead and Emily in Our Town. Jennifer is a junior at Douglass College at Rutgers University pursuing an Honors degree in psychology. After graduating, she plans to work toward a Ph.D. in Counseling/School Psychology. She wishes to thank her family, friends, and this talented cast for all their love and support.

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Bob Cleary (Sir William Rollander) returns after December's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Aide Warren). Independent film credits include CUT (Louie "The Blade" Marino) and TRAPPED IN JERSEY (Larry Vallone). Stage credits include Convertible Girl (Rabbi Rothchild), The Man Who Came To Dinner (Mr. Fowler), Mousetrap (Paravicini), Arsenic & Old Lace (Teddy), Twelve Angry Men (Juror #9), You Can't Take It With You (Mr. Kirby), and Drop Dead (Alabama Miller). Bob's first role was in Man For All Seasons (Duke of Norfolk). He is grateful to family and friends for their support. Bob praises this talented cast/crew for all the fun.

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Dean Anderson (Detective Inspector Ogden) is happy to be back on the Monmouth Players' stage. He has appeared in, directed, stage managed, and crewed many productions for the Players in the past 18 years. Verdict is another happy experience for Dean in this theater.

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Andrew Cleary (Police Sergeant Pearce) is making his acting debut and thanks everyone involved in the production for this opportunity. He is co-producing/writing/acting in a full length independent film comedy with the working title Four Corners Of The Universe due out Summer '06. Andy enjoys spending time with his son Dylan and playing in league sports.

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	Alex Faerman (Lester Cole) is happy to be back on the stage after a brief hiatus. This is Alex's fifth production with the Monmouth Players and he currently serves as vice president on the board of directors. He has appeared in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Randle P McMurphy), Go Back For Murder (Justin Fog), Bus Stop (Bo Decker), and Laramie Project (various roles). Alex has also recently appeared in the independent film As Cool As Jennifer. He would like to thank his wonderful parents, friends, and beautiful fiancé, Elsie, for all their love and support.
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	Dorothy Turner (Mrs. Roper) has appeared in many productions in the Monmouth County area. Most recently in Go Back For Murder (Miss Williams), A Murder Is Announced, (Letitia Blacklock), The Cemetery Club (Mildred), Lend Me A Tenor (Julia), Web Of Murder (Nora), Rumors (Cookie), and The Unexpected Guest (Miss Bennett). Other productions include Five Tellers Dancing In The Rain (Delores Bogatin), Crossing Delancey (Bubbie), Prelude To A Kiss (Mrs. Boyle), Eleemosynary (Dorothea), Invitation To A March (Lily Brown), and Plaza Suite (Norma Hubley and Muriel Tate). She served two terms as President of Monmouth Players, several as Vice President, and presently serves on our Board of Directors.
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	Elizabeth Mahon (Lisa) returns to Monmouth Players after appearing as Agnes in Dancing At Lughnasa. On other stages she has appeared in Lion In Winter (Eleanor), The Heiress (Catherine), Gaslight (Bella), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Noises Off (Brooke) and Heaven Can Wait (Julia Farnsworth and Bette Logan), among others. Thanks to Bill, the cast and crew for a great "mystery" show. Patti extends gratitude to cousin Cathy for one wild summer.
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	Charlie Deitz (Karl) is a thespianic vagabond, working in theaters all over the Jersey Shore -- and beyond. His work has taken him from rehearsal studios in New York to performances in the United Kingdom. He has been Oscar in The Odd Couple, Friar Laurence in Romeo And Juliet, Big Daddy in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Shannon in Night Of The Iguana, Elwood Dowd in Harvey, and Michael in I Do I Do. Agatha Christie fans at Monmouth Players may remember him as Inspector Craddock in the 2003 presentation of A Murder Is Announced. He is a member of AFTRA and the New Jersey Repertory Theater. In civilian life, he is a business owner, a firefighter and an EMT. Charlie wants to thank his wife Diane for making room in their lives for his second love -- the stage.
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	John Sheehan (Dr. Stoner) last appeared in the Monmouth Players production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Frank Scanlon). That was his first stage performance. He next appeared in the Players' production of Dancing At Lughnasa (Father Jack). He continues to look for opportunities to practice the art. The Monmouth Players have been generous in that regard.
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	Lori Renick (Anya Hendryk) Last year Lori lived in Ballybeg, Ireland, with her four sisters and ailing older brother. Before that, she spent time in Chipping Cleghorne, England, taking tea with her neighbor Miss Marple. Prior to "crossing the pond," Lori resided in Pittsburgh, where she passed the time visiting her recently deceased husband. In 2002, living on the Lower East Side of New York she planned the wedding of her only Granddaughter to a Pickle Man. In Hazelhurst, Mississippi, she endured the stigma of being an old maid. In 2000, Lori resided in an old house overlooking the Pacific, where wheelchair bound, she was murdered by her sister, Nora. Lori would like to thank the Players for allowing her to journey to all of these different places to meet all these wonderful people.
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	Jennifer Kwapick (Helen) is thrilled to be a part of her first production with Monmouth Players, returning to the stage after a 16-month hiatus. She was last seen in Damn Yankees with The Livingston Theatre Company. Favorite past acting credits include Katie in Bang, Bang, You're Dead and Emily in Our Town. Jennifer is a junior at Douglass College at Rutgers University pursuing an Honors degree in psychology. After graduating, she plans to work toward a Ph.D. in Counseling/School Psychology. She wishes to thank her family, friends, and this talented cast for all their love and support.
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	Bob Cleary (Sir William Rollander) returns after December's One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Aide Warren). Independent film credits include CUT (Louie "The Blade" Marino) and TRAPPED IN JERSEY (Larry Vallone). Stage credits include Convertible Girl (Rabbi Rothchild), The Man Who Came To Dinner (Mr. Fowler), Mousetrap (Paravicini), Arsenic & Old Lace (Teddy), Twelve Angry Men (Juror #9), You Can't Take It With You (Mr. Kirby), and Drop Dead (Alabama Miller). Bob's first role was in Man For All Seasons (Duke of Norfolk). He is grateful to family and friends for their support. Bob praises this talented cast/crew for all the fun.
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	Dean Anderson (Detective Inspector Ogden) is happy to be back on the Monmouth Players' stage. He has appeared in, directed, stage managed, and crewed many productions for the Players in the past 18 years. Verdict is another happy experience for Dean in this theater.
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	Andrew Cleary (Police Sergeant Pearce) is making his acting debut and thanks everyone involved in the production for this opportunity. He is co-producing/writing/acting in a full length independent film comedy with the working title Four Corners Of The Universe due out Summer '06. Andy enjoys spending time with his son Dylan and playing in league sports.
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