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THE CAST
Dr. David Mortimore		Kevin Jones
Dr. Mike Connolly		Wes Jackson
Rosemary Mortimore		Debbie Britt-Hay
Dr. Hubert Bonney		Scott Strand
Matron		Vesta Gleissner
Sir Willoughby Drake		Tom Pierpoint
Jane Tate		Kelli Harless
Sister		Aisa Winkle
Leslie		Stephen Stetak
Inspector Tom Connolly		Mark Notarian
Bill		Patrick McKim
Mother		Peggy Schneider

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director		Sherrie Colbourn
Producer		Kevin Jones
Scenic Design		Kevin Jones & Kris Bauer
Set Construction		Richard Brousil
Set Decoration/Dressing		Kelli Harless & Kris Bauer
Costume Design		Georgette Fleuret
Lighting Design		Rick Ashcroft
Sound Design		David Farlow
Assistant Director		Enid Munk
Stage Manager		Steve Rich
Props		The Cast
Scenic Effects Artist		Sabato Fiorello
Lighting/Sound Operator		Brian Slothower
Dialect Coaching		Helen McGuinness
Set/Paint Crew		Kris Bauer, Kelli Harless, Steve Rich, Tom Pierpoint, Sabato Fiorello, Gretchen Pili, Peggy Schneider, Caro Louise Aristei, Debbie Britt-Hay, Steven Stetak, Jim Clevenger, and Chris Hall.
Costume Crew		Georgette Fleurette, Sherrie Colbourn, The Cast
Lighting Crew		John Ashcroft, Kevin Jones, Steve Rich
Flyer/Program/Publicity		Kevin Jones
Headshots		Debbie Britt-Hay
Concession Coordinators		Helgard Deuel, Peggy Schneider
Web Site Design		Melissa Farlow

	Kevin Jones - Dr. David Mortimore It Runs In The Family, has been a very special experience for me. It marks my debut as a scenic designer, (along with my best friend Kris) another one of those things I dreamed about being as a young person but had to wait until I was 53 to try! My special thanks to Sherrie, Richard, Rick and Kelli for making this production look so good! Enjoy the show—FOR GOD’S SAKE!
	Wes Jackson – Dr. Mike Connolly Wes made his Patio debut in Cabaret. Even though he enjoyed performing in his first musical, he is equally excited to be in this production of It Runs In the Family. British comedies have always been a favorite, and he is thrilled to be given the chance to play a role as "cheeky" as this one. My character, Dr. Mike Connolly, loves performing his pantomimes and I must say I can't blame him. I love a good pantomime too, and this one is "brilliant". Enjoy the show!
	Debbie Britt-Hay – Rosemary Mortimore Debbie is thrilled to be making her Patio debut! Previously she has been seen at PowPAC in Boy Gets Girl and in House Of Yes, for which she won the PowPAC year end award for Best Lead Actress. She was also in the Cooney hit, Not Now, Darling at Lamplighters as well as the leading role of Audrey Strange in Towards Zero. Debbie has been seen on TV as a guest star in What Should You Do?and in the films Ghosts of The Abyss directed by James Cameron, The Blue Rose with Danny Baldwin, and Raising Helen with Kate Hudson. Debbie would like to thank Sherrie for giving her this opportunity to play this role, her talented cast for being so fabulous to work with, and Mark and Taylor for their undying love and support. You are my world!
	Scott Strand – Dr. Hubert Bonney Scott last appeared at Patio in Book Of Days after a 23 year absence! He has appeared in numerous shows including the World Premiere of The Labors of Hercules at The Laguna Playhouse, as well as, West Side Story and Brigadoon at Fullerton Civic Light Opera. His filmwork includes Tyson and Last Man Standing. He received his BA from Cal State University Northridge and is a member of SAG and AFTRA. Scott wishes to thank his beautiful wife Diane and their two strapping young sons, Joshua and Jordan, for their love and support.
	Vesta Gleissner – Matron An active member of Patio Playhouse, Vesta has created props, painted sets, sewed costumes, served in concessions, and serves as Director on Duty for most shows. She has stage managed several shows and appeared in You Can’t Take It With You, and Inspecting Carol. Vesta also designed the set and directed last seasons award winning Chicken Every Sunday. She thanks Patio for offering such diverse opportunities for her talents.
	Tom Pierpoint – Sir Willoughby Drake Tom has performed in Patio Playhouse productions since 1998, yet this is the first time he has appeared at the Grand Ave. theater. Tom grew up in French speaking Switzerland and has been active in local community theater since moving to So CA from Sweden (ja, for sure) in 1988. Tom also has a passion for collecting classic Clenet automobiles (clenet.org) but Dana is the real love of his life.
	Kelli Harless – Jane Tate Kelli Harless is happy to be treading the boards in this delightful, light hearted comedy. Her training ranges from a BA in Theatre Arts to continued studies with the Old Globe, New Villages Arts, and the most intense training: home life with the 4 sons. Most recently appearing as Sally Bowles in "Cabaret", other shows this year include: "Guys & Dolls" (General Cartwright); "Much Ado About Nothing" (Ursula); and at Theatrx "Smell of the Kill" (Nicky). Thanks to Michael and the boys for holding down the fort while mama plays.
	Aisa Winkle – Sister After spending 15 years as an RN at the local hospital, Aisa has decided to let her hair down and give acting a try!
	Steve Stetak –Leslie Steve hasn't written a serious bio in years. Normally, the night before they're due, he shows up waving a half -eaten napkin with some ridiculous story scrawled out on it about how he was raised by pygmy elephants in eastern Africa, or how he once shot skeet in the Ozarks with the Dalai Lama (who's not very good, if you were at all curious). However, in honor of his first play in southern CA, Steve has endeavored to write something vaguely serious: Steve Stetak thinks this cast and his director are super-great! Also: He prefers pie.
	Mark Notarian – Inspector Tom Connolly Mark has a diverse background. As an actor he has played a wide range of roles including "Wicked Uncle Ernie" in The Who's Tommy, Dr. Martin Dysart in Equus (a part that did not require him to do a nude scene much to the relief of the University audience), and Sheridan Whiteside in The Man Who Came To Dinner. He has an extensive background in Improv and is one of the founding members of the "Improverbs" as well as The L.A. Connection. He has 30 years in Radio, Advertising and Voice over work and is now pursuing his Masters in Theater (to finally get him Mom off his back) He is the producer of "The Neo-Mercury Theater Of The Air" and will deny to his deaths bed that he is the Father of Anna Nicole's Baby!
	Patrick McKim – Bill Patirick has been involved in theatre for the past 40 years, starting in high school. At San Dieguito Little Theatre in Del Mar he performed in numerous productions as well as stage-managed and co-produced a few others. He trod the boards of Patio Playhouse nearly 30 years ago, as Prince Dauntless, in Once Upon A Mattress. He has been back for the past two years, performing in some of our productions. He was last seen as Beebo in Fruitcakes
	Peggy Schneider – Mother Peggy has been a very active participant in Patio Playhouse productions, and in theaters around the county. She currently serves as our Treasurer and General Manager. She earns her living as an Educator at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park animals are her greatest passion, but theater has always played a major role in her life She is also a voice over artist, and hers is the voice of the Balloon Safari at the Wild Animal Park.

--- April 20th - May 13th 2007 ---