FCT Our Town March 2023

WHO'S WHO

Gene Schm ie l

as Prof. Willard/Constable Warren/Joe Stoddard This is Gene's eighth appearance on the FCT stage, but the first in which he has had to play multiple roles. As an historian, he particularly appreciated the opportunity to play three prototypical roles of Americana in the early 20th century. It has been a challenge, but a rewarding and stimulating one, primarily because Our Town is one of America's greatest plays. as Mr. Webb Having recently performed in the very successful run of Holiday Inn , Larry returns to FCT and is honored to be in this excellent production of an iconic American Play. He has won Lofty Awards for his roles in Side by Side by Sondheim and Shakespeare’s As You Like It and was nominated in 2022 for a Broadway World Washington DC acting award for his role in FCT’s Shoah . Larry Finkel Alecia Nault as Woman in the Balcony (Mrs. Soames US/Swing) Alecia is humbled to be back for her fourth FCT production. Our Town has the ability to change lives, and by being part of this cast you feel it first-hand. Thank you to my friends and family, whose endless encouragement and sacrifice reminds me daily that "happiness is the great thing". Mia Dalusung as Man in the Auditorium Mia is a homeschooled 10th grade student, with Our Town being only her fifth time on stage. Her first production was in Upper Room Theatre's HONK! where she played the character of Bubbles the duckling. Since then, she has had minor roles in two OPHS productions, and a supporting role in Epiphany Players production of Roll With It.

Nancy Estey

as Lady in the Box

This is Nancy’s first time onstage since playing Emily Webb in her eighth-grade Our Town . Prior experience as a telephone company sales rep, bringing up two children, special education teacher’s aide, and countless volunteer jobs over the years have prepared her well to play her part in Grover’s Corners. Seeing her here will be a surprise for her kids and granddaughters!

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