Director
Danny is a Millington native, but only moved back when he married and was looking for a great place to live with his family. Danny's theatre experience is far reaching. His credits include: Love Letters, Goodby Charlie, It's A Wonderful Life and TheRainamker at Playhouse 51; Bell, Book and Candle, Bus Stop and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Germantown Community Theater, Rumors, The Diviners, and La Moure North Dakota at Theater Memphis; and You Can't Take it With You, A Midsummer Nights Dream at Playhouse on the Square; Gift of the Magi, La Rounde, and The Dead Boat Show at Circuit. His credits include: Barefoot in The Park, The Subject Was Roses, A Case of Belonging, The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year and Clarence Darrow. "I would like to thank everyone in the community that has helped get Playhouse 51 started. I hope more people will come out for auditions or get involved in some capacity..
Assistant Director
Bonnie Armitage
Bonnie is also a Millington native. She has been with Playhouse 51 from the begriming. She has served in various support capacities such as heading up refreshments for intermission. This is her first time to take an active role in a production. It's a way of keeping an eye on her son.
Gwen Belcher
(Clairee)
GWEN BELCHER (Clairee) was a Navy brat who graduated from MCHS, attended Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, worked as a dental assistant in North Carolina, and moved back to Millington. That’s where she met and married the sweetest man on earth, Robert Belcher. They have a beautiful, perfectly spoiled 16-year-old daughter, Jessica. Gwen is a member of the drama team at Crosspointe Baptist Church where she has performed in numerous Christmas productions and skits. She is excited about performing for the first time with Playhouse 51 and encourages all other newcomers to “come on down.”
Mary Lou Krieger
(Ouizer)
Mary Lou is making her stage debut with Playhouse 51 although she is no stranger to the stage. She has performed with the Lawrenceburg Community Theatre in Lawrenceburg, TN, and Town Players in Philadelphia, Pa. Mary Lou recently moved to Millington and is enjoying working with the Playhouse.
Sally Scherffius
(Shelby)
Sally makes her second appearance with Playhouse 51 having performed as Sylvie in last year’s production of The Odd Couple: Female Version. Elsewhere, she has appeared in Annie, Winnie the Pooh, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Sally is an RN who works in Cordova and wants to thank her husband, daughter, and parents for their support and encouragement in fulfilling her dreams.
LoriI Urlich
(Truvy)
Lori has two wonderful children, Tony (21) and Lily (23), and the most precious granddaughter in the world, Abbey. Lori has worked for FedEx for 23 years and this is the first time she has acted since her college days. Her ambition is to be the new “Where’s the beef?” lady some day.
Kara Wilber
(Annelle)
Kara is very excited to be performing in her very first production anywhere. She is a recent graduate of the University of Memphis and works for a community outreach program. She thanks her family, friends, and boyfriend who have encouraged her in her endeavors and crazy schemes.
(M'Lynn)
Teresa is married to artist/musician Charlie Yarwood. Her daughter, Kell, is also a talented artist. Teresa is a 5th grade teacher at Presbyterian Day School. She has been involved with Playhouse 51 since its inception appearing in such roles as Melissa in Love Letters, Opal in Everybody Loves Opal and Opal’s Million Dollar Duck, and Renee in The Odd Couple: Female Version. She also directed The Rainmaker and Goodbye Charlie.
Teresa Yarwood
Danny Armitage
Kathy is also a long time member of Playhouse 51. She has served on the board of directors and as a stage hand among other things. This is her first time as stage managers.
Stage Manager
Kathy Masters
Ouiser,Clairre,Annelle (Mary Lou Kriger, Gwen Belcher,
Kara Wilber)
Truvy & Annelle (LoriUrlich & Kara Wilber)
M'Lynn,Truvy,Shelby,Ouiser Teresa Yarwood, Louri Urlich, Sally Scherffius, Mary Lou Kriger)
Annelle,M'Lynn,Shelby,Truvy (Kara Wilber,Teresa Yarwood, Sally Scherffius,Lori Urlich)
Clairre,Annelle,Shelby,Truvy,M'Lynn (Gwen Belcher,Kara Wilber,Sally Scherffius, Lori Urlich,Teresa Yarwood)
Clairre & Truvy (Gwen Belcher & Lori Urlich)
