Brian Weissman

Seamus McGarvey

Sabato Fiorello

Richard Brousil

Dressers

Terri Porter

Victoria Schaefer

Our Cast Members

Miranda Porter - Anne Sullivan
Miranda is happy to be on stage once again at Patio. She was last seen as the Emcee in Cabaret. Some of her favorite roles include Portia (Cinderella), Molly (Smell of the Kill), Don Pedro (Much Ado) and Babe (The Pajama Game) just to name a few. She would like to thank her amazing family and friends who have talked her off a ledge on more than one occasion. And to the great cast, a quote from the real Annie: "People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved."

Brittani Schaefer – Helen
Brittani, age 11 , is very excited to be playing the role of Helen Keller. She has performed with many theater groups and is having a great time with the positive, fun-loving, and professional atmosphere at Patio Playhouse. Brittani goes to Rincon Middle School, 6 th grade. Math is her favorite subject. She has enjoyed singing, acting, and dancing, since age 2. Brittani’s other credits include: Suessical, (Bird Girl), Music Man (singer, featured dancer), Brighton Beach (Laurie), Aladdin (Eago), Annie (Pepper), Honk Jr. (Main Evil Cat), Peter Pan (Curly), Oliver (Boy thief), Annie Jr. (Orphan), ( Rabbi) in A Chanukah Story, the Devil in Zig-A-Zak, the Peddler and the Traveler in The Chanukah Tree, the Monkey in Wack-a-do Zoo, and Little Italian Girl in Get Up AndGrow. She was Little Miss San Marcos at the San Marcos Beauty Pageant.

Stephen A. Rich – Captain Keller
Steve is happy to be performing at Patio Playhouse once again. Some of his most memorable roles have included Uncle Louie in Lost in Yonkers, Dr. Herbert Rosenthal in Nuts, Grandpa in You Can’t Take It With You, and Mac in Fruitcakes. Steve also made his directorial debut earlier this year with Smell of the Kill, which was performed at Theatrx. Come one, come all and watch the miracle unfold before your very eyes!

Sean Walker – James Keller
Sean has been acting in Escondido since his early high school years, working with theaters such as Patio Playhouse and Theatrx. He has in the past played such roles as Macbeth, Barnaby Tucker in The Matchmaker and Prince Haemon in Antigone. He has also performed in The Miracle Worker before playing, (you guessed it) James Keller, and he looks forward to
reprising one of his favorite roles. He's glad you all could make it, and he hopes you surely do enjoy the show.

Joanne Terry – Aunt Ev
Joanne is pleased to once again be part of the Patio Playhouse family. She has studied theater at local colleges and acting workshops and is a member of Actors Alliance.  Last season she received an Aubrey Award Nomination for her performance in Patio's Chicken Every Sunday.  In addition to The Miracle Worker, she is currently performing with the San Diego Theater Ensemble play readers.  "I find it interesting and exciting to be part of the craft and energy that strives to entertain you by bringing this dramatic story to life."

Jordon Malbrough – Dr. Anagnos
Jordon comes to Patio Playhouse with an extensive background in theatre and music. He was seen last year as Jaycee Squire in The Music Man at the Escondido Junior Performing Arts Center, but participates in a variety of singing, Renaissance, and choral groups. He is a retired Navy corpsman and currently serves as a Federal DOD Fire Inspector and Arson Investigator for Camp Pendleton’s Fire and Emergency Services.

Elunda Hodges – Viney
Elunda is 31 years old, the second of seven siblings, and mother of three children. Although this is her first time on stage, Elunda has a passion for singing and acting and has commuted all the way from El Cajon to bring the character of Viney to life. She has a big heart and a smile that definitely brightens the day for all of us.

Victoria Crosdale-Collins / Martha
Victoria is a bright nine-year old who loves to sing and dance. She is the oldest of three sisters and part of a large extended family. With plenty of energy to go around, she enjoys playing sports and making new friends, both in Escondido and her home in El Cajon.

Max Hutchison - Percy
Max is now in the 6 th grade at Rincon Middle School, where he is in the same class as Brittani. He has been in several school plays; his favorite so far has been Willie Wonka. He plays the clarinet and likes to draw; he also enjoys all sports, especially basketball. He is looking forward to his part in his first play at Patio Playhouse.

Melissa Farlow – Blind Girl
Melissa is twelve years old and in 7 th grade at Rincon Middle School. This is her 17 th play. Her favorite two are The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She enjoys basketball, reading, surfing the Internet, and volunteering at the library.

Christy Heyne – Blind Girl
Christy is a 6th grader from Bernardo Heights Middle School. This is her second play with Patio Playhouse. Her other play at Patio was Fruitcakes, which she really enjoyed. Christy has been in many other plays at other theatres. Her interests include reading and playing on the computer. Christy can’t wait to do her next play here at Patio Playhouse.

Kelsey Jarzembowski – Blind Girl
Kelsey is eight years old and in the third grade at Juniper Elementary  School.  Her family moved to Escondido from Las Vegas just two months ago.  This is her first play production.  She has done the introduction to a small school play called Flossy Flamingo.  She has one sister and lives with her mom, dad and grandpa.