2024 SEASON SPONSORS
THE CASTIn Order of Appearance:
Otis LOGAN ZIRLOTT Francis BENJAMIN ALAS Mr. Dunlap TIM PHILLIPS Mrs. Everett P. Osgood MISSY COWAN Dora Del Rio SHANELLE DUPRE Claudia McFadden LUCIA DRESSEL Mr. Pippit JOHN FABIANI Athena Sinclair CHRISSY FLYNN Murphy HEATHER GRAHAM
BEHIND THE SCENESDirector
ED BASSETT Stage Manager LORI POULIN Fight Director ROB RICHNAVSKY Deck Captain TERESA ALEXANDRU Costumes ED BASSETT & LORI POULIN Props ED BASSETT, JOHN POULIN & LORI POULIN Set Crew TIM PHILLIPS, DAN DEMAN & ED BASSETT Painting Crew JONATHAN ROSS & LORI POULIN Lighting Design AL HATHWAY Sound & Video Design ED BASSETT
PHOENIX STAGE COMPANYExecutive Producer - Ed Bassett
Production Manager - Lori Poulin Facilities Manager - Tim Phillips Marketing Coordinator - Agnes M. Dann Social Media Coordinator - Shanelle Dupree Volunteer Coordinator - Laurie Phillips Playbill/Website - Sharon W. Houk Photographer - Paula Murphy Meehan Videography - Jeffrey Barber Schlichter 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Sharon W.Houk Agnes M.Dann Ed Bassett BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Lori Poulin (Chair) Tim Phillips (Vice-Chair) Al Hathway Michael P.M.Calabrese Laurie Phillips Shanelle Dupre Laura Sturges-Cortez THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 ANNUAL FUND DONORS!Lesli Anderson
Frances Barth Mrs. Susan C. Beatty Regina & Joseph Cillizza Daisy Decker Mary L. Dooley Sheila & Mike Elser Eileen Russo & Michael Frenis Christopher & Theresa Guertin Karl & Jeanine Gallmeyer Melanie Hilpert James & Barbara Juhas Betty Lamay Paul Leduc John Magnesi Bonita A. Mazzaferro And to all of those who chose to remain anonymous! |
ABOUT THE SHOWIt's 1942, and two of Hollywood's biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel -- assistants, luggage, and legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their wartime performance...that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown egos, double entendres, and a lap dog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farces of the 30s and 40s.
WHO'S WHOBENJAMIN JOSEPH ALAS (Francis) is making his Phoenix Stage debut! He has always had a passion for the arts and has been studying acting for a few years now. Ben has been a part of several student film projects and small independent films, including AWAY GAME, OATH, NOT DEAD YET, RECIPE FOR DISASTER and others that have been included in film festival. Stage credits include Mythology Project iv. I’m happy to be a part of Suite Surrender. When not acting, I can usually be found at my desk painting. I’d like to thank my mom, dad, and sisters for their continued support.
MR. BOODLES (Himself) returns to the Phoenix Stage after appearing in THE HISTORY OF THEATER ABRIDGED, FARNDALE AVENUE CHRISTMAS CAROL and the first production of SUITE SURRENDER. Other stage credits include ANNIE, OLD YELLER, BENJI, HOMEWARD BOUND, and LADY AND THE TRAMP. I’d like to thank Mr. Pippet for all the walkies and Otis for my bath
MISSY COWAN (Mrs. Everett P. Osgood) returns to the Phoenix stage after appearing in FARNDALE AVENUE CHRISTMAS CAROL (Thelma), IF THE SHOE FITS (Delores) and VAR¬NY THE VAMPIRE (Signora Belle) all with PSC. Other credits include RUMORS (Chris), THE REAL PROBLEM (Juliet) and SHIVERING SANTA (Merry Mistletoe) with CTAW. SER¬VANT OF TWO MASTERS (Beatrice) and SAGA OF THE PROSPECTOR’S DAUGH¬TER (Miss Clydesdale) with Washington Dramatists. I so enjoy being involved in PSC productions. A big thank you to my son, Casey, for putting up with “dinner on your own”. Big hugs to my family and friends who always support my love of this art!
LUCIA DRESSEL (Claudia McFadden) is thrilled to be reprising the role of Claudia, and even more excited to be back on stage and with dear friends. Lucia’s director gigs at Phoenix include, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUKOO’S NEST, MASTER CLASS, NEVERLAND CHRISTMAS. And THE CEMETERY CLUB. Her onstage roles include Annie Wilkes in MISERY, Mrs. Potts in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and Amanda Winfield in THE GLASS MENAGERIE. Lucia is an Asst. Dean at Post University and spends every spare moment with her husband, John, their four children, and perfect granddaughter. Thank you Ed & Lori for pulling me out of isolation and to Chrissy and Tim helping my Diva flag fly.
SHANELLE DUPRE (Dora Del Rio) is a member of the Phoenix Stage Company Boad of Directors. She was last seen on our stage in Pocket Shakespeare and in Drinking Habits Other credits include NUNCRACKERS, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, THE MIRACLE WORKER, and A CHRISTMAS STORY (ensemble) with Landmark Community Theater. What a marvelous ride this has been! I have been honored to share the stage with this immensely talented cast. Thank you, Ed, for this opportunity and for always pushing me to be my best. Thank you, Lori, for keeping this crazy crew in check. Most of all thank you to my family and friends for always being there to support me. Lastly, sorry to my cats for all the late nights, I’ll pick you up some tuna.
JOHN FABIANI (Mr. Pippet) has recently appeared in many auto repair shops, but is more comfortable on stage in such shows as HABEUS CORPUS with The Sherman Players and THE WIZARD OF OZ and 1776 with Wallingford Community Theater. Thank you to the universe for giving me enough room and I hope it will continue to expand for a few billion more years.
CHRISSY FLYNN (Athena Sinclair) is thrilled to return to the Phoenix stage. When not volunteering at Phoenix, past productions include IT’S ONLY A PLAY, THE ADDAMS FAMILY and LET IT BE at Landmark Community Theater. Past Phoenix productions include STEEL MAGNOLIAS, DRINKING HABITS, THE OCTETTE BRIDGE CLUB AND HALLELUJAH GIRLS. i am so grateful to work with this “FABULOUS” cast and crew. Being a part of this show has given my soul a little love and light. This one’s for Stuart! XOXO
HEATHER GRAHAM (Murphy) returns to the PSC stage after recently appearing in FARCE OF HABIT and FARNDALE AVENUE CHRISTMAS CAROL. You might also remember Heather from past PSC productions; KILL ME DEADLY (Veronica Clairmont & Lady Mary), MURDER AT THE PROP TABLE (Lynn), MURDERED TO DEATH (Elizabeth) HARVEY (Nurse Kelly) or DRINKING HABITS (Sally). Thanks to Ed for keeping me busy every season.
TIM PHILLIPS (Mr. Dunlap) - Tim is SO thrilled to return to the stage with some dear old friends (Chrissy, Lucia, John), dear not-so-old friends (Missy, Heather, Shanelle), and new friends (Logan, Benjamin)! It’s been a blast since Day One! Tim is too old to list all the shows he’s been in during the past quarter century, so instead, here is a list of his favorite Star Trek captains: 1). Picard; 2). Kirk; 3. Everyone else. Sincere and deep thanks to Ed and Lori for trusting him with this fun role! Love always to his one and only, Laurie, and current felines, Dash and Oliver. It’s gonna be a long year, folks, so please keep your sense of humor and above all, be kind to one another!
LOGAN ZIRLOTT (Otis) returns to our stage after appearing in FARCE OF HABIT (Ty). Stage credits include ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD (Rosencrantz) with UAB, A ROCKY TIME (Clown) with Lonely Limon Productions, MURDER CREEK MYSTERY SHOW (Copper Pennington) with Bay Cities Improv and YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Kite) at Baker High School. Thank you to Lori & Ed for guiding me
BEHIND THE SCENESED BASSETT (Director) is a founding member of the Phoenix Stage Company. Performance credits include IF THE SHOE FITS, FIREFLIES, FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS, THE FOREIGNER, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD, and a few others with PSC. Directing and Costume Design credits; RUMORS (Director), THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL (Director), GODSPELL (Director), FARNDALE AVE CHRISTMAS CAROL (Director). THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN (Director) SHERWOOD (Director), CLIFFHANGER (Director), BASKERVILLE (Director), and REBEL YELLS (Director). Thank you to this AMAZING cast! I’d like to welcome Benjamin to the Phoenix family and encourage him to come back soon! Thanks to Lori for being the best cat wrangler on this side of the Mississippi, and to Tim & Laurie for having my back
LORI POULIN (Stage Manager) is the Phoenix Stage Company Production Manager. PSC credits include Stage Managing for EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE and more. Director of FARCE OF HABIT, FOUR WEDDINGS AND AN ELVIS, MOON OVER BUFFALO, FARCE OF NATURE, JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL and appearing on stage in CAYUGA CANAL GIRLS, DEATH & TAXES, KILL ME DEADLY, DARK AND STORMY NIGHT and LADY PARTS. Other credits include Costume Designer for THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL, GODSPELL, IT’S ONLY A PLAY and ELF, THE MUSICAL at Landmark Community Theater. Many thanks to Ed and this talented cast & Crew for all your dedication on this production. Welcome to the Phoenix Family Benjamin! As always, thank you to JP & GMA for their continued support of me and our theater family. And, to you, our audience members, you are both splendid and fabulous!
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