Playhouse 51
This is Mike Evan’s fourth onstage appearance with Playhouse 51. He made his debut as in the roles of Joseph and Bert the Cop in It's a Wonderful Life. He followed that with a “critically” acclaimed performance as Dr. Ernie Cusack in Rumors. His next play was On Golden Pond, where he played Dr. Bill Ray. He continues in the professional vein in this production by playing attorney Richard Maynard. Mike is a retired Naval Officer who continues to work for the Navy as an operations research analyst. He sings tenor in his church choir, plays guitar at local venues with his group “Just in Case” and loves to play golf. He is married to Linda and they have four children and four grandchildren.
Sharla Holloway appeared in the chorus of Oklahoma at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2000, a few local Neely's BBQ commercials and an episode of MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen episode that was filmed in Memphis. I am so thankful and excited to get the opportunity to perform in Moon Over Buffalo with great actors that have been so nice and tremendously helpful to me.
Mary Lou Krieger has worked on every Playhouse 51 production in one way or another since she moved to Millington 3 years ago. She made her Playhouse 51 stage debut as Weezer in Steel Magnolias. Mary Lou began her stage career with Town Players in Philadelphia some 50 years ago and has performed in countless productions since.
Jane Lester has been with Playhouse 51 since the beginning – almost. She has appeared in Bell, Book, and Candle, The Odd Couple – Female Version, On Golden Pond and Harvey. She has directed It’s A Wonderful Life – The Radio Play (2x), A Christmas Story, and co-directed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Jane hopes you enjoy the show – and that you NEVER get stuck in Buffalo!
After a “short” hiatus to raise two children, Candace McGowan has traveled the world as a Navy wife, and become a Nurse Practitioner. Candace is making her theatrical re-debut in Moon over Buffalo. Most recently, she made an appearance in the locally produced film One Came Home and MTV’s Savage County. Candace would like to thank her family for their encouragement and support. She would also like to thank the cast and crew of Moon over Buffalo for all their hard work and laughs over the past weeks.
Howard Pries previous Playhouse 51 appearance was in Same Time Next Year. He is happy to be working again with director Bill Roraback. Howard has appeared in a variety of productions in Memphis and would like to thank his wonderful wife Pamela for her ongoing support.
This is Marcus Santi's second time to perform on the Playhouse 51 stage. Previously he appeared as Doc in Crimes of the Heart. He enjoys doing stand up comedy, writing and modeling. An elite sports competitor, he represented the U.S.A at the World Championships of Track and Field (held in Italy). He has also trained many world class athletes from Super Bowl Champions to Olympic Medallists. Marcus is avid about using sports as a way of bringing discipline, teaching and furthering ones understanding about life, including his own.
Paul Webb is thrilled to be making his first appearance at Playhouse 51. Paul has been seen as the cranky bartender in Maverick Films production of My Big, Phat Hip-Hop Family, Bob Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Walter Cunningham in To Kill a Mockingbird, as Father Kelleher in Catch Me If You Can, George Seacoat in the critically acclaimed Much Ado About Nothing, and as Mr. Fezzywig in Theatre Memphis' production of A Christmas Carol. He was most recently seen at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center as Sheriff John Curtis Bunter in Dearly Beloved. Paul wishes to thank Bill Roraback for casting him in such a fun and fantastic production. Paul is dedicating his performance to his Mother and Father, who through trials and tribulations always managed to love and respect.
Barry Martin has been involved with Playhouse 51 since the beginning. He has run lights, sound, worked as a stagehand, and built sets. He is also webmaster for Playhouse 51’s website (playhouse51.com).This is his second time as assistant director. He was assistant director in Playhouse 51’s Everybody Loves Opal. Barry has also appeared in Playhouse 51’s Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple: Female Version, It’s a Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play, Opal’s Million Dollar Duck, Rumors and Harvey. He is very happy about how Playhouse 51 has grown since its beginning. He is enjoying being “bad cop” to Bill Roraback’s “good cop.” Barry lives in Atoka with his wife Cindy, his daughter Bonnie and their two dogs, Ricky and Stinker.
This is DavidMcKay's first time as stage manager although he has performed in three previous Playhouse 51 productions. You may remember him as Solomon in Everybody Loves Opal, Jesus Costazuela in The Odd Couple; The Female Version and Willy in A Party To Murder. Originally from Connecticut, where he found his passion for acting on his high school theatre’s stage, Dave now lives in Millington, TN. He is 42 years old and single.