THE CAST

Dr. David Mortimore   Kevin Jones
Dr. Mike Connolly   Wes Jackson
Rosemary Mortimore   Debbie Britt-Hay
Dr. Hubert Bonney   Scott Strand
Matron   Vesta Gleissner
Sir Willoughby Drake   Tom Pierpoint
Jane Tate   Kelli Harless
Sister   Aisa Winkle
Leslie   Stephen Stetak
Inspector Tom Connolly   Mark Notarian
Bill   Patrick McKim
Mother   Peggy Schneider


      PRODUCTION TEAM

Director
  Sherrie Colbourn
Producer
  Kevin Jones
Scenic Design
  Kevin Jones & Kris Bauer
Set Construction
  Richard Brousil
Set Decoration/Dressing
  Kelli Harless & Kris Bauer
Costume Design
  Georgette Fleuret
Lighting Design
  Rick Ashcroft
Sound Design
  David Farlow
Assistant Director
  Enid Munk
Stage Manager
  Steve Rich
Props
  The Cast
Scenic Effects Artist
  Sabato Fiorello
Lighting/Sound Operator
  Brian Slothower
Dialect Coaching
  Helen McGuinness
Set/Paint Crew
  Kris Bauer, Kelli Harless, Steve Rich,
Tom Pierpoint, Sabato Fiorello,
Gretchen Pili, Peggy Schneider,
Caro Louise Aristei, Debbie Britt-Hay,
Steven Stetak, Jim Clevenger, and Chris Hall.
Costume Crew
  Georgette Fleurette, Sherrie Colbourn,
The Cast
Lighting Crew
  John Ashcroft, Kevin Jones, Steve Rich
Flyer/Program/Publicity
  Kevin Jones
Headshots
  Debbie Britt-Hay
Concession Coordinators
  Helgard Deuel, Peggy Schneider
Web Site Design
 
Melissa Farlow


Kevin Jones - Dr. David Mortimore

It Runs In The Family, has been a very special experience for me. It marks my debut as a scenic designer, (along with my best friend Kris) another one of those things I dreamed about being as a young person but had to wait until I was 53 to try! My special thanks to Sherrie, Richard, Rick and Kelli for making this production look so good! Enjoy the show—FOR GOD’S SAKE!

Wes Jackson – Dr. Mike Connolly

Wes made his Patio debut in Cabaret. Even though he enjoyed performing in his first musical, he is equally excited to be in this production of It Runs In the Family. British comedies have always been a favorite, and he is thrilled to be given the chance to play a role as "cheeky" as this one. My character, Dr. Mike Connolly, loves performing his pantomimes and I must say I can't blame him. I love a good pantomime too, and this one is "brilliant". Enjoy the show!
Debbie Britt-Hay – Rosemary Mortimore

Debbie is thrilled to be making her Patio debut! Previously she has been seen at PowPAC in Boy Gets Girl and in House Of Yes, for which she won the PowPAC year end award for Best Lead Actress. She was also in the Cooney hit, Not Now, Darling at Lamplighters as well as the leading role of Audrey Strange in Towards Zero. Debbie has been seen on TV as a guest star in What Should You Do?and in the films Ghosts of The Abyss directed by James Cameron, The Blue Rose with Danny Baldwin, and Raising Helen with Kate Hudson. Debbie would like to thank Sherrie for giving her this opportunity to play this role, her talented cast for being so fabulous to work with, and Mark and Taylor for their undying love and support. You are my world!
Scott Strand – Dr. Hubert Bonney

Scott last appeared at Patio in Book Of Days after a 23 year absence! He has appeared in numerous shows including the World Premiere of The Labors of Hercules at The Laguna Playhouse, as well as, West Side Story and Brigadoon at Fullerton Civic Light Opera. His filmwork includes Tyson and Last Man Standing. He received his BA from Cal State University Northridge and is a member of SAG and AFTRA. Scott wishes to thank his beautiful wife Diane and their two strapping young sons, Joshua and Jordan, for their love and support.
Vesta Gleissner – Matron

An active member of Patio Playhouse, Vesta has created props, painted sets, sewed costumes, served in concessions, and serves as Director on Duty for most shows. She has stage managed several shows and appeared in You Can’t Take It With You, and Inspecting Carol. Vesta also designed the set and directed last seasons award winning Chicken Every Sunday. She thanks Patio for offering such diverse opportunities for her talents.
Tom Pierpoint – Sir Willoughby Drake

Tom has performed in Patio Playhouse productions since 1998, yet this is the first time he has appeared at the Grand Ave. theater. Tom grew up in French speaking Switzerland and has been active in local community theater since moving to So CA from Sweden (ja, for sure) in 1988. Tom also has a passion for collecting classic Clenet automobiles (clenet.org) but Dana is the real love of his life.
Kelli Harless – Jane Tate

Kelli Harless is happy to be treading the boards in this delightful, light hearted comedy. Her training ranges from a BA in Theatre Arts to continued studies with the Old Globe, New Villages Arts, and the most intense training: home life with the 4 sons. Most recently appearing as Sally Bowles in "Cabaret", other shows this year include: "Guys & Dolls" (General Cartwright); "Much Ado About Nothing" (Ursula); and at Theatrx "Smell of the Kill" (Nicky). Thanks to Michael and the boys for holding down the fort while mama plays.
Aisa Winkle – Sister

After spending 15 years as an RN at the local hospital, Aisa has decided to let her hair down and give acting a try!
Steve Stetak –Leslie

Steve hasn't written a serious bio in years. Normally, the night before they're due, he shows up waving a half -eaten napkin with some ridiculous story scrawled out on it about how he was raised by pygmy elephants in eastern Africa, or how he once shot skeet in the Ozarks with the Dalai Lama (who's not very good, if you were at all curious). However, in honor of his first play in southern CA, Steve has endeavored to write something vaguely serious: Steve Stetak thinks this cast and his director are super-great! Also: He prefers pie.
Mark Notarian – Inspector Tom Connolly

Mark has a diverse background. As an actor he has played a wide range of roles including "Wicked Uncle Ernie" in The Who's Tommy, Dr. Martin Dysart in Equus (a part that did not require him to do a nude scene much to the relief of the University audience), and Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came To Dinner. He has an extensive background in Improv and is one of the founding members of the "Improverbs" as well as The L.A. Connection. He has 30 years in Radio, Advertising and Voice over work and is now pursuing his Masters in Theater (to finally get him Mom off his back) He is the producer of "The Neo-Mercury Theater Of The Air" and will deny to his deaths bed that he is the Father of Anna Nicole's Baby!
Patrick McKim – Bill

Patirick has been involved in theatre for the past 40 years, starting in high school. At San Dieguito Little Theatre in Del Mar he performed in numerous productions as well as stage-managed and co-produced a few others. He trod the boards of Patio Playhouse nearly 30 years ago, as Prince Dauntless, in Once Upon A Mattress. He has been back for the past two years, performing in some of our productions. He was last seen as Beebo in Fruitcakes

Peggy Schneider – Mother

Peggy has been a very active participant in Patio Playhouse productions, and in theaters around the county. She currently serves as our Treasurer and General Manager. She earns her living as an Educator at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park animals are her greatest passion, but theater has always played a major role in her life She is also a voice over artist, and hers is the voice of the Balloon Safari at the Wild Animal Park.