The St. Joseph’s players are in rehearsal for their next production, one in which playwright Neil Simon drew upon his own roots. Cassie Zimarik tells who’s who in the cast…
The St. Joseph’s Players of Yucca Valley announce the cast for their next production; Neil Simon’s highly acclaimed semi-autobiographical comedy/drama “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” The coming-of-age play centers on the Polish-Jewish Jerome family of Brooklyn, NY in late depression era 1937 and is a realistic story about the strength of family while being full of warmth, humor, and heart. The show will open on Friday, October 10 and play weekends through Sunday, November 2. Leonard Weber will portray Jack Jerome. The show’s director, Rebecca Havely, will play the role of his wife, Kate Jerome. Their son Stanley will be played by Vincent Thomas and his brother Eugene will be played by Trevor Carpenter. Shelly Sheckler will play Aunt Blanche, and the roles of her daughters went to Elizabeth Schmelling as Nora and Madison Tuttle as Laurie. The production also has openings for backstage volunteers to help throughout rehearsals and the run of the show. If you would like to be a part of the action behind the scenes, or need more information, contact the troupe’s Director, Rebecca Havely at [email protected].
