"Ruth" in Blithe Spirit is Tracey's debut performance at Playhouse 51.  Being a part of this brilliantly witty play and working with such a motivating director, skilled stage manager, and talented cast has been a dream for her. She has performed in Rebel Without a Cause at the Ruffin, as well as, background roles in the upcoming films Angel of Mercy and Losers Take All. Tracey is deeply appreciative for the love and support of her friends and family who have made this wonderful experience possible.

When she is not pretending to be someone else, Janice is a second grade teacher.  Janice has lived in the Memphis are since 1998, and loves getting the opportunity to make new friends.  She is originally from Texas, and proudly hails from Permian High School – the basis for the book, movie, and mini-series “Friday Night Lights.”  This is her debut at Playhouse 51.  Her last role was that of a wounded teacher named Mrs. Leadbottom in the play “It’s Hard Being Me” – which was written and directed by her husband.  She wants to thank everyone for their support, and especially her husband for being such a character and inspiring her.

Ken rediscovered his love of acting about ten years ago.  Since then, he’s been the drama director at several area churches, as well as seeing on of his plays performed at Millington High School.  He’s also acted in numerous other plays in venues around the city, including Theatre Memphis, the Ruffin Theatre in Covington and of course Playhouse 51, as well as having a non-speaking role in the movie “Walk the Line”.  Ken also enjoys writing songs and has recently finished writing his first book, a political thriller called “The Reluctant King”. 
Ken wishes to thank his wife Janice, who plays the maid, for her love and unwavering support.  Thanks also to Bill and the cast and crew for making this an enjoyable experience.

Donna has appeared in numerous productions beginning in Los Angeles to Chattanooga, TN.  where she performed for three years at the Vaudeville Mystery Dinner Theatre in various comedic roles.  Some of her memorable roles were  Mother Superior in “Nunsense”; Aunt Gert in “Lost in Yonkers”; Sister Miller in “Damn Yankees”,  Hot Box Dancer in “Guys and Dolls”, and the  Constable in “Spider’s Web”.
  Donna is thrilled to be reprising the role of Mrs. Bradman and is delighted to be performing with her husband, Jeff in Blithe Spirit again.  They were Dr. and Mrs. Bradman in the production at the Westminster Playhouse in Westminster, CA in 1998. 
  Donna is thrilled to be back doing theatre again and looks forward to continuing her acting here in Memphis. Donna thanks her wonderful husband for his continued love and support.

Falon Jones is a graduate of the U of M Theatre Department, with a BFA in Theatre Performance.  She got her break on the Historic Ruffin Theater stage with The Man Who Came to Dinner back in 2002. Her most recent roles are Annelle in Steel Magnolia’s at the Bartlett Performing Arts Center & Miss Johnston, in the musical Blood Brothers at U of M.  Some of her other credits include; Cyrano, Curtains, Oklahoma! (Theater Memphis), West of Pecos, How the West was Fun (Ruffin Theatre), The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (U of M).   Falon studied scene work on Blithe Spirit in college and is thrilled to be a part of this regional theater production, thank you William. “Always make discoveries and do your actors homework,” says Stephen Hancock, a professor of Falons'.  “I’m not sure where my future is going, but I know as long as I repeat the words To Thy Own Self be True, I can’t go too wrong and the degree doesn’t hurt either,” says Falon.  And deep thanks to my folks for not saying, “you want to go to college for what!”

(Dr. Bradman)

Jeff has appeared in various stage productions from England, to Los Angeles and now Tennessee. Some of his memorable roles to date are:  Irwin Ingham in  - “Little Malcolm & His Struggle Against the Eunuchs”;  (Nigel) The Earl of  Marshwood – “Relative Values”; Freddy – “My fair Lady”;  Malcolm – “Bedroom Farce”, and Alastair – “Move Over Mrs. Markham”  He has also appeared in two HBO movie Productions; “Norma & Marylyn” & “Dezi Lucy Before the Laughter.”  He studied acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company and attended classes at the London Academy of Music & Drama Art (LAMDA) He also studied the effects of Neuron Electronic Stimulation on Robotic Cyborg’s at Sumter Technical College, SC;  before realizing electronics wasn’t really his bag.  He promptly announced to the world he would be an actor and hasn’t been taken seriously since.
Jeff lives in Bartlett and has served honorably in the United States Navy and proudly boasts the highly sought after role of “Chief”.   In his free time Jeff enjoys playing on his computer and cooking simple foods.  He is also delighted to be in a show once again with his wife as her husband, as they both performed the role of the Bradman’s several years ago.  He would like to thank each and every one of you for coming to see the show.  Please form a line outside his dressing room after final curtain.

Teresa teaches at Presbyterian Day School and is married to musician/artist Charlie Yarwood. She has a fabulous daughter who’s an artist and a son-in-law that’s an artist and photographer.
Theater has been a part of her life for 40+ years. Some of her favorite roles have been murderers (A Party to Murder and A Murder is Announced), old, eccentric ladies (Everybody Loves Opal and Opal’s Million Dollar Duck), and of course, a witch (Wizard of Oz). Not only has she worked on the stage, but also she has directed and worked behind the stage. She is passionate about Community Theater  and encourages others to get involved.

Kathy Masters

Kathy has been involved in Playhouse 51 since its inception, serving a term as Administrative Director, working the box office, ushering, concessions, coordinating costumes and working anywhere else an extra hand was needed.  She has been stage manager for numerous productions.  She has appeared on stage twice at Playhouse 51…as a church lady with 3 words to say in “Best Christmas Pageant Ever” and as murderous hands in “Mousetrap.”  “Needless to say I much prefer my backstage duties”!  She encourages anyone who has some spare time to volunteer at Playhouse 51.  No experience necessary! You will find it very rewarding.

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