Kristen Bauer – Miss Adelaide
This is a role that Kris has long coveted. Last summer, she was the remarkably hideous and equally obnoxious under-sexed wife, Domina in Forum. Favorite roles include Sheila and Judy A Chorus Line, Ethel in Footloose, Babe in Working, Sonya in Godspell,and a myriad of characters in Six Women With Brain Death. Thanks to Theresa and Bob for painting the set (I owe you big-time!), Nate for his never-ending supply of support, and gal pals; The Gen and the Mission Doll for making me laugh. A big hug to Krystal for stage managing. Love this cast!!!

David Garstang - Rusty Charlie/Hot Box Emcee
Dave's parents met while in a play together, so he owes his very existence to community theater. He leads The Garstang Family Singers, a family variety act, and directs The MenschTones, a Jewish barbershop group. His barbershop quartets have performed in competitions across North America, winning three International medals. He played Sid Sorokin in Patio's The Pajama Game and sang in the musical revue Love Is In The Air. He recently played Friar Francis in his favorite comedy, Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.

Michael Clark – Big Jule
Patio Playhouse: The Merchant of Venice, Passing Time At The Pin Tan Tavern. Regional Theatre: Out of the Frying Pan, Maybe Tuesday, and Three Bags Full (Pasadena Playhouse). San Diego credits include: The Blue Room (Sixth@Penn / Producer), Scapino! (Scripps Ranch), California Suite (Coronado Playhouse), and Romeo and Juliet (Mercutio, The ARK Theatre). Michael studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Craig Fowler – Harry The Horse
Craig recently appeared as Captain Von Trapp in the Valley Center Community Theater’s The Sound of Music, and at Theatrx in the hilarious musical American Standard. At Patio he has appeared in Forum, The Pajama Game and Run For Your Wife. Other shows include La Pastorella De Esperanza at the Lyceum and The Living Last Supper at the Avo Playhouse. Craig would like to thank God, as well as the entire cast, musicians and crew, his family, friends, and Monkey, for being patient and understanding.

Julia Bonnici – Hot Box Girl/Havana Dancer
Julia has been performing since age 10 when she appeared in Annie. She had done a lot of theatre in North County with Premiere Players and Patio Playhouse through her high school years. She took a break for college, but returned to the stage in Patio's Gypsy. Her last Patio show was The Pajama Game. She thanks her husband, Josh, for all of his love and support.

Emily Amezcua - Hot Box Girl/Havana Dancer
Emily has been acting in San Diego for several years in productions such as A Chorus Line, West Side Story, and most recently The Women at the Avo Playhouse and Much Ado About Nothing. She's active in film and television appearing in local commercials and indie shorts. She studies acting for television and film at Carey Scott's Rehearsal Room in San Diego and is also a member of the Actor's Alliance. Emily feels privileged to be participating in Patio’s Guys and Dolls. Thanks to a great cast, directors and musicians.

Marlene Garstang – Mission Band/Havana Dancer
Although this is Marlene’s Patio stage debut, she has been highly involved at Patio in other ways. She was co-director of the first PPH Academy for kids this summer, and is assistant director for the Youth Theater production, Tricksters and Treats. She played Janet in the Scripps Ranch Theater production of 6 Rms Riv Vu, and in productions for her congregation at Temple Adat Shalom. Marlene wants to thank her family--David, Jenny, and Rachel--for being so willing to eat fast food on rehearsal nights!

Cathy Abler – Mission Band/Havana Dancer
After many years singing as a soprano soloist in her church choir, this is Cathy's first role in a full-length musical production. Cathy has studied various styles of music including Opera, Sacred, and Musical Theater intermittently since 1983. As a lead soprano, some of the productions Cathy has performed in include G. F. Handel’s The Messiah, John Rutter’s Magnificat, Josef Rheinberger’s Missa in Nativitate Domini, as well as several Bach Cantatas. Cathy would like to thank her family for their patience and for Richard and Mary for casting her!

J Darling – Mission Band/Havana Dancer
J is very excited to be making her Patio debut. She recently appeared as "Moena" in American Standard at Theatrx and has also performed in Caucasian Chalk Circle, and Book of Days at Palomar College. Her first solo album, entitled Fly, is due out this fall. "This has been a very exciting year for me. I hope to continue my work with Patio Playhouse in the future." She'd like to give a special thanks to her family and friends for their love, support, and occasional kicks in the pants.

Sherry Black – Mission Band
Married to Donny B for 35 years, Sherry also considers grand-parenting her favorite role. Although this is her first time in a stage play, she has been on many stages as a choral singer. In 2001, Sherry performed with a representative group from the North County Community Chorus in four choral concerts in China. Sherry thanks her awesome and talented friend, Lori Tinkle, for introducing her to Patio Playhouse. And she thanks the directors for giving her the opportunity to mark one more thing off of her life's 'To Do' list.

Kelly Dreyer - Mission Band/Havana Dancer
Kelly is currently a sophomore at the USD, and proud member of Alpha Delta Pi. Her goal is to become an entertainment lawyer. She has performed in many shows with San .Diego Junior Theatre, one of her favorites being Footloose, as well as dancing for two years with the San Diego Civic Dance Company. She is happy to be in her first show here at Patio

Donny Black - Gambler
Donny made his stage debut at the Horton Grand Theater playing Mr. Shorofsky in a 1995 production of Fame. He followed that with The Wiz in 1996, also at the Horton Grand. Many locals have enjoyed his talent for vocal impersonation, especially in re-creating the voice of his idol, Louis Armstrong. His favorite role these days is as 'Pops' to his 10 year old granddaughter. He is new to Patio Playhouse, and appreciates the opportunity to become a part of a new theater 'family.'

Jim Clevenger - Gambler
Jim has been performing at Patio for more than 20 years. This season he was seen as Burt in Proposals, Prospero in Shakepeare’s The Tempest and as Otto Frank in The Diary Of Anne Frank. He has also appeared locally at Avo, Moonlight Amphitheatre, North Coast Rep, POWPAC, Scripps Ranch Theatre, and THEATRX. In his limited time away from the theatre, Jim teaches at National University and occasionally practices trademark law.