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84
     Scroll down to meet the daring cast of this inventive production...

 

Andrew Kottler ("Winston")      After moving to Western New York from Hollywood last winter, Andrew has quickly enmeshed himself into the Buffalo theatre scene.  He was last seen in I REMEMBER MAMA at the Playhouse of American Classics and ANNA AND THE TROPICS at BUA.       Andrew has lots of neat stage and screen credits, including an infamous role as the "chubby chaser" on CSI.  He also performs stand-up comedy around Buffalo and has an ongoing podcast at www.thinktwiceradio.com.        This is Andrew's first appearance with Subversive Theatre.  He would like to thank Brian Zybala for a million different reasons, and the rest of the talented cast and crew of 84.
	Rebecca Ward ("O'Brien")      Rebecca's stage credits in the Buffalo region include ANNA IN THE TROPICS (Ophelia), LOVE LETTERS (Melissa), THE SEAGULL (Arkadina), SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU (Diane), and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Helena).      This is Rebecca's first appearance with Subversive Theatre.
Tom Scahill ("Sam")      Tom is happy to be returning to the Subversive stage in a full production.  Usually seen as the house manager at the New Phoenix Theatre, Tom has appeared in our productions of WAITING FOR LEFTY and THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, as well as stage readings of HOMEBODY/ KABUL, DANTON'S DEATH and BURY THE DEAD, among others.      Tom is a member of the Subversive Theatre's Board and also the Organizer of our Troupe.
	Natalie Mack ("Julia")      Natalie is thrilled to be making her Subversive Theatre debut in 84.  She is a recent graduate of SUNY Geneseo where she majored in Musical Theatre and minored in Communication.        Her favorite past roles include THE THREEPENNY OPERA (Mrs. Peachum), SWEENY TODD (Johanna), and TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (Lucetta).      Natalie was most recently seen as "Mishe" in The New Phoenix Theatre's production of SWEET STREET.  She would like to send out heartfelt thanks to the cast & crew for making 84 such a wonderful experience with special thanks to Brian Zybala for bringing life to these characters.
David Butterfield ("Concord," "Bar Man," "Guard")      A British citizen by birth, David has spent the last 25+ years living in New Zealand.  Although he was a late bloomer with stage craft (first thrown on stage, literally, when he was 13), David has performed on and off stage in a large variety of roles and shows.      Since his arrival here in Buffalo, David's stage credits include Gary Earl Ross' DEAD RECKONING and the New Phoenix Theatre's FREUD AND THE SANDMAN.      David first appeared with Subversive Theatre in our staged reading of HOMEBODY/ KABUL in August of 2009.  He's thrilled to be back at work with Subversive and sends much love to his wife Laura.
	Jenna Winnett ("Speaker A" and "Harrison")      Jenna recently graduated from SUNY at  Buffalo with a B.A. in Theatre.  She has been seen in Theatre Helden’s OEDIPUS REX as well as U.B.’s productions of THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, SKIN OF OUR TEETH, and THE LARAMIE PROJECT.      Jenna studied stand-up comedy in Canterbury, England.  She can often be seen putting her comic skills to work at Nietzsche’s in Allentown.        With Subversive Theatre, Jenna has appeared in OUROBOROS (2009) SUBVERSIVE SHORTS 2009 and WIDOWS (2009).  She’s very excited to work with our gang again.
Tamara S. Hopersberger* ("Speaker B" and "Doctor")      A native of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Tamara holds a BFA in Theatre Arts from Philadelphia's University of the Arts.  After graduation she toured with the national company New Legends and managed to take master classes with Judith Jamison, Frank Herbert, Uta Hagen, and many others.      As a member of Subversive Theatre, she has appeared in our productions of OUROBOROS, sUBVERsIVE sHORTs 2009, DAYS OF THE COMMUNE, and HOMEBODY/ KABUL, as well as serving as Costume Designer for TWILIGHT this past Fall.      She is thrilled to work with Brian Zybala and  Monica Karwan again.
	Hanna Lipkind ("Speaker C" and "Guard")      Hanna Lipkind, a recent graduate of the University at Buffalo, earned her BF in theatre performance & BA in philosophy this past May.      Recent stage credits include the ALT Theatre’s all female production of ELECTRA (Orestes) and UB's MELANCHOLY (Joan) and THE CHERRY ORCHARD (Charlotte).  Last spring Hanna worked with Richard Foreman and performed in his recent film workshop, “The Bridges Project.”      84 marks Hanna's second appearance with Subversive Theatre -- the first being WIDOWS in October/November 2009.      Hanna can also be seen making music, selling sandwiches, & traveling the states by bicycle.
Mary Boatman ("Speaker D" and "Butler")      Mary Boatman is a sophomore theatre/ performance major at Niagara University. NU Credits for NU include DEAREST OF FRIENDS AND OTHER TEXAS PLAYS (Stage Manager), PRECIPICE (She), AFTER (Cindy), BREAKING THE CHAIN (Jessica), TOUCH/NO EASY ANSWERS, NIGHT TRAIN TO FOGGY BOTTOM (Grandmother), and the 2008 24 Hour Project.       She has worked with various companies including Niagara Fine Arts Program, Theatre in the Mist, Starry Night Theatre Company, and the Amherst Players.  This is her first time with Subversive Theatre and she is very excited to be a part of this original project.
	Michael O'Hear ("Charrington")      Michael is excited to be returning to the stage after a few years off.  He has been very involved in local theatre andhas TANYS awards for his performances in ROPE, TEN LITTLE INDIANS, and BLITHE'S SPIRIT.  In his "real" life he works as a Program Director for Fellowship House Inc.      This is Michael's first appearance with Subversive Theatre.
* = indicates members of the Subversive Theatre Collective