David Farlow (David John Bovee)

David is happy to return for another "Tony" production. He performed in the band, playing guitar, two years ago in the original "Tony" show, Kiss Me, Tony...his first performance in a loooong time. He's been hooked ever since and is grateful to Patio for giving him the opportunity to get involved with other aspects of theatre including singing, acting, sound design (for which he won an Aubrey Award for Patio's production of Working), production and web design. He was last seen in Patio's production of Showdown. David thanks his wife, Chris, for letting him play at the theatre without complaining (too much); his daughter, Melissa, who got him started in theatre by setting a good example and Deborah Zimmer for continually challenging him with outrageous requests.

George Colson, M.D. (Tony Peri)

Dr. Colson is happy to return to the Patio Playhouse stage. He was most recently seen as the Sheriff in the Patio Playhouse production of Showdown. Over the past 3 decades, he has appeared in numerous productions in Boston, New Haven and Washington, D.C. including How to Succeed in Business..., A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum, You Can't Take It With You, Dumbwaiter, Boys From Syracuse, A Taste of Honey, Little Mary Sunshine, Black Comedy, Pippin', Working and The Wiz. He especially enjoys performing in musicals since he loves to sing and dance. When he is not on stage, Dr. Colson can be found treating and entertaining patients at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group where he specializes in Emergency and Occupational Medicine.

Lori Tinkle (Ann Peri)

Lori is delighted to be making her debut at Patio Playhouse. The cast and crew have been a pleasure to work with. Lori has been performing in various capacities since she was 5. Musical credits include: Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), The Sound of Music (Maria), Me and My Girl, Anything Goes. Lori was most recently seen in a murder mystery dinner show called Chalk it Up to Murder at the Fireside Restaurant as …The Murderer!!! (I can say that, now that the show is closed…) She is also is a semi-professional flute player. In her spare time, she is a physical therapist for Healthsouth in Oceanside, and volunteers for the Key Volunteer Network of the Marine Corps. She would like to thank her handsome and generous husband, Virgil, who makes all her dreams come true.

Stephen Rowe (Ben Damon)

I'm a native of the Midwest but arrived on the San Diego theater scene late last summer. Was fortunate to appear in the Patio Playhouse production of NUTS last fall. Cast Me, Tony will be my third appearance of the season at Patio. Made stage debut in 1999 in the production of Jest a Second. Since then I have appeared in more than 15 theatrical productions including work with a professional comedy/improv group. I have also appeared in several films including Touchstone Pictures Mr. 3000 starring Bernie Mac which is expected to be released this spring.

Maguire Nolte (Bambi Laroux)

I play Bambi in Cast Me Tony, who is an extremely fun and exciting character to explore and develop into. My acting experience varies from Gracie Shinn in The Music Man to Eponine in Les Miserables, and many more falling in the spectrum between the two absolute opposites. I am originally from a tiny town, King City, in Monterey County and recently moved to San Diego to obtain my teaching credential, while returning to the stage after five years. Enjoy the show!

Alexandra Weaverling (Debby Young)

Alexandra is happy to be back at Patio Playhouse after recently playing one of her favorite roles, the Witch, in Into The Woods. She has performed in over 50 community theater productions in San Diego and Orange Counties. Other favorite roles include: The Narrator in Joseph, Cinderella, Ursula in Bye Bye Birdie, Lilly in Annie. Additionally Alexandra has appeared in four graduate films including the lead in last year's The Price of Fire scheduled for the film festival circuit.

Alexandra graduates from Guajome Park Academy in June and will be attending NYU in Fall. 2005 to study Theater, Music, and International Studies.Thanks to Deborah, Ryan, Tanya, Romeo, Cornell and as always thanks to her family for their support. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Mike Ellison (Dick Harry)

Not just a replacement this time. Mike is very happy to be doing his second show at Patio Playhouse. He was last seen as Gilhooley #2 in Ramshackle Inn. He has been doing theatre for about 12 years and was seen around San Diego in Mister Roberts and Angels Among Us at Coronado Playhouse and as The Ghost of Christmas Present in Bah, Humbug at Clairmont and Onstage Playhouse in Chula Vista. Mike retired from the US Navy in June, 2000 with twenty years of honorable service. When not on stage, he is known as "Minnesota Mike" the weekend graveyard shift DJ on US 95.7, Real American Country. Mike would like to thank Deborah for letting him join this great ensemble cast and mostly he would love to thank his eternal supporter,
inspiration and rock, Cornell.

Brooke Schroeder (Alotta Talent)

Brooke is a sophomore at San Marcos High School. She comes from a family of singers. Her parents were both vocal majors in college and Brooke was forced into the business at an early age. At first she rebelled and would hide when it was time to practice. Her mean mother didn't give up on her, and that is why Brooke is here tonight. She has performed in many community theatre, school and church programs. She loves singing with her three older sisters (even though the oldest betrayed the family by getting married this month) They have sung the National Anthem for the Padres many times, and plan to do it again at Petco Park!

Jennefer Gillette (Mildred Crawford)

Jennefer has enjoyed performing since she was a child. However, her favorite performance has been her real life role as a busy wife and mother of five young children. After taking a break from acting to start her family, she is happy that her girls caught the acting bug and got her back on stage. She has performed with one or more of them in many plays over the past few years. A few favorite roles include Liza in Peter Pan, and Mrs. Pierce in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; while the highlight was last summer's Limon Carr production of The Sound of Music, where she played Elsa Schraeder. This is Jennefer's first "solo" venture since moving to San Diego, and she has enjoyed working with the wonderful cast and crew at the Patio Playhouse. She is very grateful to her awesome husband Steve for taking care of the kids during the show. Jennefer is also an accomplished pianist, and is thankful for the opportunity she has had to develop her talents and love of the arts, which she shares by volunteering at church and in the schools.

Shannon Ifergan (Ariel Hooter)

Shannon is so excited to be performing in her first play here in San Diego. After recently moving here from Valencia, Shannon is happy to be a part of this great cast and crew here at Patio Playhouse. She has performed in many plays with numerous roles including: Hattie in Kiss Me Kate, Minnie Fay in Hello Dolly, Winnifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, and her most recent leading role as Ellen in The Great Hope. She has also appeared in television in KTLA's and Paramount's A
1920's Rhapsody as a featured dancer. Shannon has been dancing, singing, and acting for over ten years. She is currently in her first year of college and looks forward to pursuing her career in theatre. Thanks to my family who has stood by my side through everything, I wouldn't be here without you.

Zak Topor (Leslie Terry)

Zak is very pleased to be returning to the stage here in Escondido at the Patio Playhouse. His last performance was playing the lead character Nelson in CyberQueer at the Diversionary Playhouse in 1999. Zak has also performed locally with the Bowery Theatre, Lamb's Players and the San Diego Men's Chorus. His stagecraft work has been seen at The Old Globe and The San Diego Rep. Some of his favorite roles include: Carl Magnus in A Little Night Music; Pavel Menkes in The Wall and Franny in Balm in Gilead. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from Ithaca College. Zak is very proud of his day job where he is the Director of the KPBS Radio Reading Service, www.RadioReadingService.org He would like to thank Wes, Josh and Tess for their love and support.

Romeo Pasquariello (Leslie Terry, understudy)

Romeo started dancing late in life at the age of 23. He then worked professionally a year later. He trained with such schools as Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey and Debbie reynolds etc...was offered many dance scholarships. The scholarship he was most proud of was Burt Reynolds Institute, which he declined and decided to go into restaurant management. He now entertains people as a dealer at Pala Casino. He would like to thank the ACT judges for nominating him for an Aubrey Award last year....

Gene Klein (Jack Diamond)

Gene has performed and sung roles, in many musicals at Patio, Moonlight Amphitheatre, Starlight Bowl, Poway CAAST,San Dieguito Theatre, and San Diego Opera since 1974. Before that it was club work with bands, and piano bar in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, as well as little theatre. He's helped produce, and perform in 7 USO Shows at California Center for the Arts, Directs, produces, and accompanies "The Pearlettes." A group of 30 singing, and dancing girls 4th-8th Grade. Gene is also a violinist, and owner of Startip Arabian Horse Ranch in Valley Center.

Shauna Ostrom (Desdemona Hathaway)

Shauna is excited to be making her first appearance with the Patio Playhouse. She received her B.A. in Vocal Performance from U.C.L.A. where she appeared as Lady Capulet in Romeo und Julia, Dido in Dido and Aneus and Carmen in Carmen. She most recently appeared as Polly Dylan in the premiere of Ricky Dean and the Doo Wops at the Mission Theater. Other recent stage credits include: Candy in H.I.T. Productions Murder on the Trail, a principle soloist in Sounds of the Season and Isabelle in A Christmas Carol at the Avo Playhouse. Past favorite roles include: The Witch in Hansel and Gretel, Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street, and Grace Farell in Annie. “My thanks to Deborah for creating this great show, and to the cast and crew for making it such a fun experience. Also, thank you to my family for their constant love and support.”

Earl Adams (John Doe)

Earl's last performance as a lead character at Patio Playhouse was the Role of the Duke/Friar Lodovic in Measure for Measure for director Deborah Zimmer in the Spring of 2001. This is his first musical production at Patio and with luck, won't be his last! He'd like to thank his wife Nimmie, and children MacKenzie and Kyle, for their willingness to share his time with the Theater; and Deborah for the opportunity.