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Winter 2002
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Rose Talbot
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M'Lynn
"Steel
Magnolias" is Rose’s first production with Patuxent
Playhouse. She was last seen as Felicia in “I Hate Hamlet”
with the Navel Research Lab Show Boaters in Washington. She
has performed with the Tantallion Community Players in Fort
Washington in “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect
Up?” and “Caberet.” Rose also has numerous credits from
her college days at Radford University, where she majored in
journalism and minored in theatre. Rose and her husband Brent
live in Dunkirk with their 4-year-old, Ryan, and 20-month-old,
Amelia. They own the Southern Maryland Antique Center in
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Lauren Kennedy
- Shelby
Lauren Kennedy is a junior at Chopticon High School. This is
her first performance with Patuxent Playhouse and she would
like to thank the cast and crew for helping her grow so much
over the past few months. Her previous roles include Laura
James (Look Homeward, Angel), Gilmer (Godspell), Meg (Little
Woman of Orchard House), Estelle (No Exit), and Eulalie
McKecknie Shinn (The Music Man). She is also involved with the
community production of Tide of Tolerance, a short play
performed every year for the Blessing of the Fleet. Many
thanks to all of her friends and family for their constant
support, and to Mr. and Mrs. Bell for informing her of the
auditions for Steel Magnolias. |
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Jill Whedbee
- Truvy
Jill
Whedbee
(Truvy) is no stranger to Patuxent Playhouse. She has
been with us for over a year now, and has performed in both
Spirits of Suspicion and Murder at Rutherford House.
She is currently studying drama at The Studio Theater
Acting Conservatory in Washington, DC, and has performed in
other Community Theaters around the area. Jill, her husband
Tom and their 2 sons reside in Huntingtown, MD. |
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Meg Cratty
- Annelle
Meg Cratty plays Annelle and has enjoyed being on stage since
her first taste
of it in 1996 in a past Patuxent Playhouse production of
Godspell. She was
later lucky enough to rejoin this community theatre in 2003 as
Bunny in Spirits
of Suspicion. She was an active member of the Patuxent High
Harlequins until she graduated in 2003. During that time she
appeared as Maggie
(The Man Who Came to Dinner), an Extra (Singin' in the Rain),
Veda( Dearly Departed), Mrs. Snowden (Look Homeward, Angel),
and Irene (Crazy for
You). She is also very proud to have received an award at the
Maryland State
Theatre Festival for Songfest. “I
am thrilled to join Patuxent Playhouse again for Steel
Magnolias and to be a part of such a great cast!” |
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Stacy Oosterink - Clairee
Stacy
Reynolds Oosterink is a veteran of community theatre, and of
Patuxent Playhouse.
Appearing on stage in productions of "Noises
Off!", "Little Shop of Horrors",
"Godspell", "Clue the Musical",
"Murder at Rutherford House" and others.
Stacy also served behind stage as director and producer
of Patuxent Playhouse's "South Pacific."
This is the first time Stacy will play a character much
older than her true age, however she calls Clairee "the
kind of woman I hope to be in thirty or forty years."
Stacy lives at home with her biggest fans;
her wonderful husband Bill, daughters Kylie and
Madelyn, and son Bradley.
Stacy's oldest daughter, Ashley, is also a PP veteran.
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Kathi Witt -
Ouiser
Kathi is a newcomer to
Patuxent Playhouse this season. She comes to us via the
Eastern Shore of Virginia, upstate New York, and West
Virginia. School and community theatre has been a part of her
life since she was 6 years old (with a 15 year hiatus while
raising her 2 children). She has become active in theatre once
again, over the last few years since her children have flown
the nest! Having lived in Calvert County for only 7 weeks,
Kathi already loves it here and is anxious to be active in the
community, especially engaging in her theatrical hobby. "Ouiser
is a terrifically fun character to play and working with such
a wonderful ensemble cast for this show is truly an honor. I'm
looking forward to being involved with Patuxent Playhouse for
as long as I am in Calvert County. Enjoy the show!" |
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Director's
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Director's Note:
Steel Magnolias rewards a director for the task of giving shape to
that which is central to life and joy: participation in
relationships. It is the production's desire that through the lives,
loves, and trust of six women that you, the audience, will also
share in the treasure that is
relationship. There is little which compares to the strength others
give to each other than acceptance and faith in the caring of
friends, authentic friendship. This story mirrors everyone's personal
stories of trial, difficulty, and triumph. Share your heart with us
and witness life. We can meet each other, be willing to share,
perhaps to be made new for life yet ahead. |
About
Wayne:
Wayne has
participated in many facets of theatrical production, both on and
off stage, for most of his life. Since moving to Calvert County in
1989 he has appeared in several Patuxent Playhouse shows and
collaborated with local several producers.
Wayne considers the
drama team "The Edge" at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown
to be his resident troupe. "I believe Steel
Magnolias portrays one of life's greatest treasures: the value
of strong, authentic, unwavering relationships. Life is beautiful,
sometimes long, and tough. No one survives alone. And we are not
meant to be alone." |
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