Carlisle Theatre

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✨Artist Spotlights
The Time of Your Life (by William Saroyan)
February 27, 28, March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
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This is the first production for Francis Janton (Kit Carson) at The Carlisle Theatre! He most recently played Jacques Sauniere in the Divinci Code at Theatre Harrisburg. In retirement, he enjoys reading, gardening, and volunteering. Grateful to be part of this talented cast and crew, Francis would like to give a special thanks to R. J. Lesch and Lauren Gopi.

Kassie Shoup (Krupp/Woman’s Voice) is thrilled to return to the Players on High stage in The Time of Your Life. She was last seen at the Carlisle Theatre as Kate in Sylvia. Recent roles include Miss Forsythe in Death of a Salesman and Blanche Morton in Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound, both at the Little Theater of Mechanicsburg. Kassie holds a BA in Dramatic Arts from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She moved to central Pennsylvania right after college to work at Allenberry Playhouse as their Props Manager, where she also performed in several of their murder mystery weekends. By day, Kassie works for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board as an IT Generalist. Outside of theater, she enjoys running and drinking beer (usually in that order) with the Harrisburg Beer Runners. “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” (Which may or may not have been said by Benjamin Franklin.)

Mike Shevlin (McCarthy) is excited to be appearing in the Players on High production of “The Time of Your Life.” He’s particularly grateful to RJ for the chance to play McCarthy. He’d like to thank his PoH theater family for their support and friendship and express his undying adoration for the amazing stage management team. Special thanks to his wife, Megan, for allowing him the time to pursue his stage addiction.

Russ is excited to return to Players on High and the Historic Carlisle Theatre. Russ’s theatrical experience spans a variety of roles, including Jonathan Harker in "Dracula", Uncle Dan in "Dying for a Slice", Pa Strong in "Urinetown", Baltus Van Tassel in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", Topper in "A Steampunk Christmas Carol", Mr. DePinna in "You Can’t Take It With You", and as a member of the Ensemble in various shows, all of which were with Players on High. Whether onstage or off, Russ brings heart, humor, and a touch of the absurd to everything he does. While not on stage, Russ enjoys watching his kids play sports, as well as video & board games, and D&D with friends. He wishes to thank the fabulous cast and crew of "The Time of Your Life", and most importantly, his wife Amanda and kids: Abby, Aaron, and Cathryn, for all of their love and support through all the crazy schedule conflicts, schedule changes, and late nights. "Seek goodness everywhere, and when it is found, bring it out of its hiding-place and let it be free and unashamed." - William Saroyan - Prologue

[Presented by Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre, 25/26 Mainstage Season.]

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Carlisle Theatre

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✨Artist Spotlights
The Time of Your Life (by William Saroyan)
February 27, 28, March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
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April Cuffley (Mary L) enthusiastically returns for her 5th production with Players on High at The Carlisle Theatre. April's most recent role with POH was as "Radio Station Ensemble" in "It's a Wonderful Life" radio stage production. She also played roles here at Carlisle Theatre in Neil Simon's "Rumors," Steampunk Christmas Carol 2022 and The Secret Garden the Musical. She studied Music Education and Performance at York College of Pennsylvania between 1997 and 2004. April is a 1996 graduate of South Western High School in Hanover, PA where she was heavily involved with the Thespian Society, various theatrical productions, orchestra (violin) and choir. She has sung and danced as an ensemble member in various theatrical and musical productions, her favorite being Brigadoon. April sends out a special heartfelt "Thank you!" to all of her family and friends for their life- long support and encouragement of her in theater, music and dance. She is also grateful for all the encouragement, support and knowledge instilled in her from all the music and theater coaches, cast members and crew members she has worked with over the years and especially most recently here at the Carlisle Theatre. Thank you for attending tonight's show where April Cuffley plays the role of "Mary L." in William Saroyan 's Pulitzer Prize winning play: "Time of Your Life." Enjoy the show!

Matt Thomsen (Dudley R. Bostwick/A Sailor) has been trapped for the four months preceding this very night in what can only be described as a vortex of pure thought-energy by his nemesis, The Psycho-Colonel Morton Infernal. Col. Infernal (who is incidentally part turtle) furiously spurned Mr. Thomsen by enclosing him in his patented “Mind Jail” after losing to him at a high-stakes game of Snakes and Ladders. Mr. Thomsen escaped by meditating on his telepathic connection to his loving wife, Cortney, while focusing his thoughts through a crystal prism made from several other readily available prisms in the aforementioned “Mind Jail.” Now that he is free, Matt invites you to enjoy this show! Matt has been in other shows around here, too! Most recently, he has acted in “No Sex Please, We’re British” and “Run for Your Wife” at the Oyster Mill Playhouse. Matt has performed elsewhere, but the character count limit of this bio (and his general verbosity) doesn’t allow for him to say where else he

Penelope Shaw (Wesley) is very excited to play the role of Wesley. Penny is an 8th grader at Eagle View Middle School. She has previously starred as Bruce in Finding Nemo Jr, Charlie Bucket in Wonka Jr, Matilda in Matilda Jr, Henrietta in A Steampunk Christmas Carol, an ensemble member in CVHS’s Beauty and the Beast, and Chip in the Eagle Foundation’s Beauty and the Beast. Penny’s dream is to be on stage as a singer or a Broadway star. In her free time, she takes voice, piano, guitar and dance lessons. Penny also enjoys singing the National Anthem at various school sport events and rocking out with her band, Patinas. She would like to thank the staff of the Carlisle Theatre for giving her this amazing opportunity and her family and friends for all their love and support as she follows her dream. Break a leg cast and crew of The Time of Your Life!!

Sam Speraw (Kitty Duval) is thrilled to be making her first appearance on the Carlisle Theatre stage! Some of her favorite prior acting credits include Corie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park (Oyster Mill Playhouse), Lady Windermere in Lady Windermere’s Fan (Oyster Mill Playhouse), Sandra Grey in The Rats (Oyster Mill Playhouse), and Cynthia Mason in Beggar on Horseback (Carlow Theatre Group). Sam has also had the opportunity to direct productions of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress and The Wasp’s Nest (Oyster Mill Playhouse). Off-stage Sam can be found enjoying some live music or trying (and failing) to break par at a local golf course. Sam would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support, and Players on High for making this production a wonderful and welcoming experience. Please, enjoy the show!

[Presented by Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre, 25/26 Mainstage Season.]

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Carlisle Theatre

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Carlisle Theatre

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🍻“The Time of Your Life” is back tonight @ 7:30pm!
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Winner of the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for Drama & Drama Critics' Circle Award Tribune.

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Carlisle Theatre

5 days ago

✨Artist Spotlights
The Time of Your Life (by William Saroyan)
February 27, 28, March 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
🎟️ carlisletheatre.showare.com/TimeofYourLife

As a first time participant at Carlisle Theatre, Maxfield Roach (Joe) is incredibly grateful to the entire production team for the opportunity to play Joe. He has previously played Sandy Tyrell in 'Hay Fever' and Trevor Barstow in 'The Butler Did It'. Max holds a BFA in Illustration, and in addition to acting, has a passion for drawing, animation and filmmaking.

Derek Shoenberger (Nick) is returning for his second appearance with the Carlisle Theater. Previously, he was in The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast as a party goer and was dressed as his Drag alter ego “Lisa Carolla”. Other than these two experiences with the Carlisle Theater, Derek has some theatrical experience from being in various Shakespeare productions in High School. Derek thanks his husband, his family (blood and chosen) and his fellow castmates for their support and encouragement with this production.

Cat Moore (Newsboy/Anna) is thrilled to be back onstage with Players On High in The Time Of Your Life. A fan of the performing arts from a very young age, Cat has been on stage most recently as Young Violet/ Janie in It's A Wonderful Life Radio Play. Her favorite roles are Young Kangaroo in Seussical Jr. and Squirt in Finding Nemo Jr. When she is not on stage, Cat enjoys playing the violin, spending time with her best friend Livy, playing on her iPad, and singing with Cantate Carlisle Young Voices.

Debra Cornelius (Drunkard/Lorene) returns for her eleventh stage appearance with Players on High with recent roles including Sybil in An Inspector Calls, Mrs. Dubose in To Kill A Mockingbird, and Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible. She has been Assistant Director for three Players on High productions and happily wears a variety of backstage hats, including Carlisle Theatre’s Film Lead for Hollywood on High. She thanks all of her dear theatre tribe for continuing to have faith in an old trouper.

[Presented by Players on High at the Carlisle Theatre, 25/26 Mainstage Season.]

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