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The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by "Froggy" LeSeuer, a British demolition expert who occasionally runs training sessions at a nearby army base. This time "Froggy" has brought along a friend, a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So "Froggy," before departing, tells all assembled that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English. Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears more than he should—the evil plans of a sinister, two-faced minister and his redneck associate; the fact that the minister's pretty fiancée is pregnant; and many other damaging revelations made with the thought that Charlie doesn't understand a word being said. That he does fuels the nonstop hilarity of the play and sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry for the "bad guys," and the "good guys" emerge triumphant. THE DIRECTOR This marks Kerry's fifth show as a director for The Newtowne Players with The Foreigner. His other NTP directorial credits include Cheaters, Dancing at Lughnasa, Bedroom Farce, and Crimes of the Heart. He began working with the organization in 2003, is a founding member who has served on the Executive Council, and is currently NTP’s Production Manager. Previous credits include directing for the St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation Department and St. Mary’s College (where he also studied theater), and working as Assistant Technical Director for The Barns at Wolf Trap (Vienna, Virginia), and lighting designer at Baird Auditorium (Smithsonian Institution) and Church Street Theatre in Washington, D.C., after jobbing his way up through the (non-union) theatrical ranks as a carpenter, electrician, stagehand, and circus roustabout. Since leaving the world of paid theater work, Kerry lent his talents to Great Mills High School, the St. Mary’s County Parks and Recreation Department, Historic St. Mary’s City, and St. Maries Musica, before devoting all his efforts to The Newtowne Players, whom he thanks for the opportunity and wishes many years of continued success! THE CAST
Greg is a familiar face in the Southern Maryland theater scene. In the last 10 years, he’s performed in roughly two dozen shows with the College of Southern Maryland, The Newtowne Players, Patuxent Playhouse, and the Alumni Players. Some of his favorite roles include Emile Debecque in South Pacific and Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off (both with Patuxent Playhouse) and Harry Domin in R.U.R. and The Duke in Man of La Mancha (both with the College of Southern Maryland). He was most recently seen as CIA Director John McCone in Heritage Theater’s production of The Missiles of October. 
John worked in community theater while serving overseas in the U.S. Foreign Service in the 1980s and 1990s in Yemen, Morocco, and Egypt. When he and his wife Sherry moved to St. Mary’s City in 2004, he was thrilled to find The Newtowne Players at Three Notch Theatre – what a wonderful asset to the community. His NTP appearances include War of the Worlds (his first in 2005), Love Letters, Lend Me a Tenor (playing Tito, the tenor), Side by Side by Sondheim (narrator), Blithe Spirit, Ancestral Voices, Love Is: A Tribute to Love (Shakespeare vignettes from Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Russell Barnes’ Red Dog Dirt, and most recently, the father of the bride in the third act of Plaza Suite. More than 15 years ago in Egypt, John played Froggy in The Foreigner and was thrilled when Kerry offered him the chance to play Charlie this time around. Having been “a real foreigner” himself in “mysterious” places, among “a heathen people,” John finds wonderful humor in Larry Shue’s The Foreigner. Sit back and enjoy! 
James is a newcomer to The Newtowne Players, having arrived in St. Mary’s County two years ago from Long Island, New York. James’ performance background began at an early age as a stage magician, and later as a guitar player and lead vocalist in several semi-decent bands. He most recently played the role of William Somerville in the 2008 Ghosts of Sotterley tours. He has owned and operated a typesetting/graphic arts business for 21 years and spends his free time trying to disguise his New York accent and enjoying more hobbies than one single person should be allowed to have. James wishes to thank the producer and director of The Foreigner for welcoming him into The Newtowne Players family. Additional thanks go to Morriah Cell, Danyel McAllister, and Dawna Diaz for their support and encouragement, which is appreciated far more than they know. 
Emily has been involved with The Newtowne Players since October 2006. Previously at Three Notch Theatre, she has appeared as Chick the Stick in Crimes of the Heart, Miss Starkie in Funeral Tea, Edith in Blithe Spirit, and as part of the cast for Love Is: A Tribute to Love. She has also appeared on stage at the College of Southern Maryland, St. Mary’s Ryken High School, the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., and Center Stage in Baltimore. A big “thank you” to everyone who’s supported her over the years (and traveled many miles to do so!). 
DJ Lavery has performed in many productions on both stage and screen, including a star turn as the doomed Space Agent Z in Christopher Lehman’s Christmas Dracula II: Christmas Dracula vs. Space Werewolf. DJ is ecstatic to rejoin director Kerry Robinson, with whom he has previously worked on Moments in Time for the Discovery Channel (hosted by James Woods), as well as Bedroom Farce here at Three Notch Theatre. He is currently working on a scholarly study of gnomes in world history. 
This is Dave’s second appearance on the NTP stage. His first performance was that of Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple and recently directing NTP’s last hit show, Return to the Forbidden Planet. Treading the community theater boards in Southern Maryland for 11 years, Dave has been on stage and backstage, as well as everywhere in between, in more than 60 productions. In 2004, he won a Washington Area Theater Community Honors (WATCH) Award for his work on A Christmas Story. Favorite performances include Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Mr. MacAfee in Bye, Bye, Birdie, Joseph Hewes in 1776, Herbie in Gypsy, and this past summer, portraying six different characters in the Stageworks production of Ragtime. In his “spare” time, Dave enjoys relaxing in the hot tub, computers, playing Wii, and traveling the world with his wonderful wife, Cheryl. Thanks to Kerry for allowing me to enjoy my favorite pastime, acting. ILYC! 
Dawn has been with The Newtowne Players since their inaugural season in Three Notch Theater. She has been active in community theater for more than 30 years and is currently serving on the NTP Artistic Council. She has recently been seen as Sister Hubert in Nunsense and Lennie MaGrath in Crimes of The Heart. When not playing on stage or backstage, Dawn is employed as a registered nurse in the Emergency Department of St. Mary’s Hospital. She is married with two children in middle school – Katie, age 13, and Jeff, age 11. Juggling a busy family, career, and hobby is only possible with the love and support of her cherished husband, Kelly. “Thanks again, Babe.” 
Andrew’s first experience in entertainment was as an actor in his high school’s talent show. Later, as an Air Force ROTC cadet, he wrote scripts for skits that were heavily censored due to their lack of political correctness. He played the part of the usher in a scene from The Walls while he was in college. When he is not acting, he works as an aerospace engineer, goes to school part time at Johns Hopkins University, and lives in Solomons. Andrew would like to thank his parents, his six brothers and sisters, his 13 nieces and nephews, and his therapist for their ubiquitous support in the pursuit of better living through drama. 
Missy is a newcomer to The Newtowne Players and Southern Maryland. In her spare time, she volunteers with Beagle Rescue of Southern Maryland and is a Big Sister for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. She also sings in the choir at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Southern Maryland. 
Amanda came to St. Mary’s County two years ago from Long Island, New York. She has played numerous roles, including Nancy in The Boyfriend, Mrs. Mops in A Christmas Carol, and an American Citizen in the 2008 Ghosts of Sotterley tours, where her scream could be heard throughout the plantation grounds. Amanda, an honor roll student at Leonardtown High School, enjoys singing, shopping, and spending time with friends. This year, she will joyfully spend the evening of her 16th birthday onstage here at Three Notch Theatre and wishes to thank Kerry Robinson for this tremendous opportunity. THE PRODUCTION CREWProducer: Tasnim McWilliamsOriginally from Bombay, India, Tas is no stranger to Three Notch Theatre. In the past, she has served as a board member. She has also acted in a few plays, directed a one-act, and now, thanks to Kerry Robinson, Tas had the opportunity to serve as the production manager for this show. Tas would like to say “BREAK A LEG” to the cast and crew and a big “THANK YOU” to her husband Steve for all his support. Co-Producer: Andrea HeinThis is Andrea’s second time working with The Newtowne Players. In August, she appeared in Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite as Muriel Tate, which was her first foray into the theater in more than 12 years. She hopes to continue her participation in community theater and looks forward to the challenges the new year brings. Stage Manager: Holly KelloggHolly is the wife of Gary and mother of sons Tanner, 16, and Davis, 12. She is an engineering psychologist and Airspeed Black Belt at NAVAIR and enjoys volunteering in the community. An avid fan of the performing arts (theater, in particular), she first became involved with Three Notch Theater when she volunteered as an usher, house manager, etc. for various performances. Her youngest son, Davis, then performed with the Newtowne Players last year in Red Dog Dirt, and she became even more familiar with the wonderful staff and crew at this theater. This is her first time as stage manager, and she is thrilled to be working with so many talented and creative people. Thanks for taking a chance on me, and “break a leg, y’all!” updated on December 9, 2008 |
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