Run for Your Wife

May 2005

Taxi driver John Smith appears to be a plain, unassuming husband which is why it comes as a surprise to both his wives when he doesn’t come home as scheduled one evening. Their concerns cause both of them to file a missing persons report with their respective police departments with Mary Smith calling from the London suburb of Wimbledon and Barbara Smith calling from Streatham – reports that end up causing quite a bit of confusion for the two detectives following up on the reports and for the wives themselves as John Smith does his best to keep both sides of his bigamist life from finding out about each other. Toss in John's bumbling but well meaning friend Stanley and a "flamboyant" male dress designer and you have a recipe for disaster.

The Cast....

Autumn Allen (Mary Smith) is very pleased to finally be onstage with Garrison Players! (Having grown up in Dover, it is truly a treat!) All my love to my family - you're the best!

Kate Kosteva (Barbara Smith) is pleased to be making her Garrison Players debut. She has been performing in the seacoast area for about seven years, primarily at the Player's Ring in Portsmouth. Favorite roles in the past include the title role in Sylvia, Mary Dyer in Goodly Creatures, Helene in Angel, Girleen in The Lonesome West, Helen in The Cripple of Inishmaan, and Mag in Lovers.

Joel Smith (John Smith) Recently appearing as Montague in Starcrossed, and Evan in Isles In The Moon at the Players' Ring, Joel has returned to the stage after taking time out for college. An engineer by day and artisan by night, Joel's many hats lead him to exciting adventures and challenging obstacles. Coming soon: ImaginaryProperty, an online gallery devoted to providing a free environment for computer users to display, discuss, and distribute their artwork, music, writing, and ideas. ImaginaryProperty will feature works by Joel as well as contributions across the world in an easy to use and browse fine art collection.

Tom Dunnington (Detective Sergeant Porterhouse) has been involved with GP since 1973 and has appeared in over 50 productions. He has also designed and built sets for GP shows for the past 30 years. His two favorite roles are Sancho in Man of La Mancha and Ben Franklin in 1776. Tom served as GP President 3 times and has been on the Board of Directors for as long as he can remember. Of course, at 63, his memory isn't what it used to be. Tom and a group of dedicated GP’ers have been working for 18 years to find a home they can call their own. He is pleased to say that dreams do come true.

	John Safina (Stanley Gardner) is beginning to feel like a veteran GP member, this being his third show this season. John portrayed Major General Stanley in The Pirates of Penzance and was James Wilson in 1776. Originally from MA, John acted and directed many theater productions in his home state. He received his M.A. from Emerson College, where he studied performing arts and theater education. John has lived in York, ME for the past 12 years and has been involved with many local theaters, including Seacoast Rep, Sanford ME Stage, and Biddeford City Theater. He looks forward to directing one of next season's GPs productions. During the day John is an Assistant Principal at Rochester Middle School.


	Jim Gelinas (Detective Sergeant Troughton) has performed most recently as Charles Thompson in GP’s 1776. He is co-founder and co-director of the Rochester Middle School Drama Club where he performed in Bye, Bye Birdie (Albert) and The Wizard of Oz (the Wizard). Jim also did much work at Seacoast Rep in its early years, in Frankenstein and Cyrano, among others, as well as in TV commercials in the 80’s and 90’s. Jim’s career began in radio from 1973-96. Jim has been a guidance counselor at Rochester Middle School and lives in Rochester with wife Linda and their two boys.


		Mark Wiley (Bobby Franklyn) has been a member of GP for more years than he is able to remember. His favorite roles include Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh in Anything Goes, and Allen in Baby. Mark recently reprised the role of Dr. Hall in 1776 in this wonderful building. Mark is also excited to have just begun his new career in marine education at UNH. Enjoy the show!



				Don Briand (Bobby Franklyn) is celebrating his 30th year as a member of GP. He reprised his role of John Adams in the season opening 1776. Other favorites have been Dauntless in Once Upon a Mattress, Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun and Curly in Oklahoma. Don has worked with a number of theatre groups in the area, but is most proud of having worked on stage with his daughters, Betsy and Emily in GP productions. Don is News Director and morning news anchor for Citadel NH radio stations WOKQ and "The SHARK".


	Phil Adams (The Newspaper Reporter) is making his North American stage debut. This follows (not very) closely on his English stage debut 35 years ago in a role he cannot remember.

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Run for Your Wife

May 2005

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