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Mary Beth Murphy (Jane Hudson) is delighted to return to the Company Theatre stage. Most recently seen in Stepping Out at the Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain, she also performed the one-person show Every Brilliant Thing at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison, Maine, and locally at Curtain Call Theatre (DASH Award - Best Play). She counts among her favorite roles Fraulein Schneider (Cabaret, Hingham Civic Music Theater, DASH Award for Best Supporting Actress—Musical), Reverend Mother (Nunsense and Nuncrackers), Millet (Fuddy Meers), Margie (Good People), Miss Hannigan (Annie), Annie Wilkes (Misery), and Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd). She thanks LT, Mirabel, and Louisa May Alcatt for keeping the kettle on.

Carol Stearns (Blanche Hudson) is very happy to be “treading the boards” once again under the very talented direction of Michael Hammond at the Company Theatre.  She was most recently seen as Annie Wilkes in “Misery”, the Beggar Woman in “Sweeney Todd”, and Queen Elizabeth in “The Audience”.  Some of her favorite past roles in her long history with this wonderful theatre group are Amanda in “The Glass Menagerie”, Miss Hannigan in “Annie”, Sheila in “A Chorus Line”, Anna in “The King and I”,  and Dorothy Brock in “42nd Street”. Many thanks to all of the audience members who so loyaly and joyfully support local theatre.  “We so appreciate you, and hope you enjoy the show.  I’m so grateful to my family and friends who lovingly show up to cheer me on doing what I love.”

Peter S. Adams - (Edwin Flagg) Peter is so happy to be returning to The Company Theatre, for his seventh show. He played Father in our production of Ragtime as well as

touring in the role in the Broadway First National Tour. He received a Boston IRNE Nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, Other roles include, The Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol at North Shore Music Theatre, Captain Hook in Peter Pan and Old Deuteronomy in CATS, at Theatre by the Sea. Sam in the Leonard Bernstein Opera, Trouble in Tahiti. He can also be seen in the movies, Super Troopers 2; Russian Doll. Peter would like to thank Victor Buono who originated his role in the film “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane.” Peter has always been an enormous fan, and hopes he does this role Justice. “Love to Kimmie, Joe and all the kids!”

Danny Bolton* (Mr. Hudson / Bert Hanley / Police Officer) Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, Danny is thrilled to be back for Baby Jane at Company Theatre, where he has previously appeared in Lizzie Borden, 1776, Legally Blond, The Drowsy Chaperone (IRNE Award - Best Actor in a Musical), Deathtrap, Company For The Holidays and others. Area credits include The Odd Couple and First Date at Priscilla Beach Theatre, Finish Line at Shubert Theatre, Boston, twenty-seven productions at Wheelock Family Theatre including Annie, Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse and Trumpet of The Swan; Something Rotten and The Sound of Music at Cohasset Drama; Holiday, Hay Fever and The Last Night of Ballyhoo at Wellesley Repertory Theatre and roles at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lyric Stage Company of Boston (IRNE Award for Best Actor in a Musical – When Pigs Fly), Speakeasy Stage Company, Commonwealth Shakespeare

Company, Jewish Theatre of New England, Reagle Music Theatre and Nora Theatre Company. The veteran of three national tours, Danny is a graduate of Boston College and a Company Member of Theatre Espresso. Recent film and television roles include “I Want

To Dance With Somebody”, “Aftershock,” and a recurring role in “Julia” for HBO, as well as the award-winning short, “I Just Wanna Eat My Sandwich.”

Joan-marie Dewsnap (Mrs. Bates) is pleased to be making her debut with The Company Theater. Past acting credits include Annie Cannon (Silent Sky) with The Bay Players and Abby Brewster (Arsenic and Old Lace) with Scrapbox Theatre. Joan-marie has performed as a storyteller in Salem during Halloween events, and has worked on independent and student film projects in the New England area. She loves to travel and hopes to visit New Zealand again one day. Joan-marie would like to thank her husband and daughter for all their support and encouragement.

Amy Keegan (Mrs. Dehlia Flagg) is delighted to appear in her 1st show with The Company Theatre and to have her fellow Salem State College Alum Peter Adams as her stage son.  Amy has appeared in community theater with Roundabout Productions, Walpole Footlighters, Academy Players, and Needham Community Theatre.  Whatever Happened to Baby Jane is one of her top five favorite movies of all time and she was filled with “twisted glee” to see that the movie had been adapted as a play by our incredibly talented director, Michael Hammond. Amy would like to thank Michael, the supremely talented cast and dedicated crew, her treasured mother for encouraging her love of the arts, her cherished sisters and nephew, and her beloved husband Brian for “taking this journey with me.”

Sara Lovetere (Mrs. Hudson/Secretary/Bank Teller) is overjoyed to debut with The Company Theatre in this iconic story. You may have seen her recent South Shore theatrical escapades as Shelby in The Spitfire Grill, the Waitress in Working, and Elvira in Blithe Spirit. Other notable credits include Rose Alvarez in Bye, Bye Birdie and Vibrata in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. A lifelong dancer and a classically trained singer, Sara took a nearly 20-year hiatus from performing to establish her wedding entertainment and planning business, The Mindful Wedding®, and to care for her young children. She wants to thank her husband Dan for his support and encouragement on this journey.

Liz Mongrello (Harriet) is so happy to be part of another production with The Company Theatre. After a long hiatus from theater, she returned to the stage this season to play Lauren in "Kinky Boots" with TCT. Outside theater, Liz trained classically as a soprano at Smith College and performed and recorded for many years with Fermata Town and Sound Off A Cappella groups. When not singing, Liz works with The Leadership Consortium to change the look and feel of executive leadership through a bespoke educational program and coaching. She can also often be found baking or working out, but to be honest, she is usually also singing then. Many thanks to family and friends who've enthusiastically supported her return to the arts - and to all of you in the audience for joining us!

Lexi Sarro (Miss Hilt / Fan) is very excited to return to the stage with The Company Theater in Baby Jane. Some of her past roles have included Shakespeare in Something Rotten, Yvette in Clue, and Martha in Heathers with the UNE Players. In her free time, you can find Lexi working on a number of different art projects, playing board games with her friends, or reading one of the many books in her small home library. Lexi would like to thank her parents Scott and Kyra for their unending support of her passion for the arts, as well as her sister Samantha and her close friends Nikolai, Birch, and Lydia for always being a compassionate shoulder to lean on. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Ryne Zmudzien (Doctor/Man/Fan) is thrilled to be back at The Company Theatre! Some favorite credits include: Anastasia (Gleb), Something Rotten! (Peter Quince), Carrie (Billy Nolan), The Phantom of The Opera (Buquet/Auctioneer), Born To Do This (Ensemble), The Pony Express (Telegraph Worker), and Mean Girls (Shane O.) Ryne enjoys singing, acting, performing, and playing music. Ryne would like to thank his family and friends for all of their support.

Kasia Greaney (Young Jane) is thrilled to be making her CTC debut this fall! Some of her favorite past credits include: Peter Pan (Peter Pan), Hazel (Newsies Jr.), Fairy Godmother (Cinderella), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown). This fall she will be performing in Lion King as Older Nala. When not performing, Kasia enjoys playing soccer, lacrosse, basketball, surfing, playing the piano and being with her friends and family. Thanks to Michael for this opportunity, Sofia for being the best partner in crime on and off stage, and her family for all of their love and support!

Sofia Greaney (Young Blanche) is so excited to be performing with The Company Theatre! Some favorite past credits include:

Peter Pan, Newsies Jr., and Cinderella.

When not on stage, Sofia loves doing gymnastics, dancing, playing the violin and spending time with her friends and family.

Thank you to Michael for this amazing experience, Kasia for being the greatest on and off stage sister, and her family for all of their love and support!

Bonnie Gardner (Edna Stitt) “Baby Jane” is Bonnie’s second show this year with Company Theatre. In March she appeared in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder as Miss Shingle. Previous roles with TCT include Sister Mary Patrick in “Sister Act” and Abby Borden in “Lizzie of Fall River.” Favorite roles include Lady Bracknell in “The Importance of Being Earnest” with Vokes Players, Nicely Nicely Johnson in “Guys and Dolls,” Reverend Mother in “Nunsense,” and Queen Aggravain in “Once Upon a Mattress” with Hingham Civic Music Theatre, Melissa in “Love Letters” and Grandma in “The Addams Family” with Cohasset Dramatic Club, and Dolly Gallagher Levi in “The Matchmaker” with Bay Players,  She has a BFA in Acting from Emerson College and an MBA from Santa Clara University and when not working or at the theatre, Bonnie is at home with 3 silly cats.