The Hampstead Stage Company

Actors

Summer 2010 Cast

Alex Jacobs hails from Aylesbury just north west of London in England. Alex has been with Hampstead 5 years now and is very proud to be a part of its second summer season! Alex trained at Breton Hall in northern England, The University of Memphis, and also Interned at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis. Alex has enjoyed many varied roles over the years, his favourites including, John (Joseph) Merrick in The Elephant Man at Cragrats Theatre, Joe Sutter in Hampstead’s production of The Spitfire Grill and Brad in The Rocky Horror Show as well as countless characters for Hampstead’s Kid’s Series. Alex would like to thank Dave and Angie for continued support, hard work and dedication. Amanda for being a wonderful friend and director. My girl Drew for her love support! Also thanks to all our wonderful friends in the cast and crew, but most of all thank you to Gordon and Kati, without whom none of this would be possible, thank you for believing in us.

Amanda Pawlik is a graduate of the University of Hartford and an alumna of the O’Neill National Theater Institute. She recently completed the acting/administrative internship with the HSC and is excited to use what she learned as a touring actor for the 09-10 season. A three-time V-Day organizer and director of The Vagina Monologues, her other favorite projects include directing How I Learned to Drive for her senior thesis and teaching acting this summer in her hometown, Manchester, NH. Amanda’s long-term goals are to be a published writer and a much-loved English and drama teacher.

Angie D. Hansen, a traveler at heart, is proud to say that she has been a part of the Hampstead family for 11 years now. Upon graduating from Shorter College School of the Arts with a degree in Acting, she toured with one of her favorite plays: The Secret Garden. Some of her favorite roles have been Hannah in A Shayna Maidel, Catherine in Pippin (Callaway Theatre), Sally Bowles in Lullabies of Broadway aboard Commodore Cruise Line, Alice in Alice in Wonderland, and Percy in The Spitfire Grill (HSC). Last summer, Angie directed The Hampstead Theatre’s inaugural play: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Angie would like to thank God, first and foremost, her parents, and Priscilla, Amanda, and Alex for years of dedication and heart. Angie would also like to thank Kathy and Gordon for being a constant inspiration and Dave for his continuous love and support and for being the most amazing ski partner ever! After the summer, comes the winter!!!

Brett Epstein is ecstatic to be making his Hampstead Stage debut as Linus this summer. Brett is a Connecticut resident who graduated from Providence College last May with a BA in Theater. He recently created and headlined his own comedy show called Brett Epstein: I'm Doing Stand-Up?! featuring his original sketch comedy, short film and stand-up comedic debut. Since graduating from PC, two of Brett's new plays have been mounted in a few locales (I Loved Sam Stone in Cranston, RI; Suburbia in North Haven, CT). Brett loves making people laugh and having new, exciting life adventures all the time. This month in New Hampshire is exactly what he needed! Also, just because it will make him sound really really cool (he hopes), Brett can be seen in such films as 27 Dresses (electric slide right next to Katherine Heigl!) and College Road Trip (with the actress literally known as Raven, for some reason!). Brett thanks his friends and family for their constant support in his theatrical endeavors and the Hampstead for having him!

Camille Schmierer is from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. She’s thrilled to find herself working with the Hampstead Stage Company in their upcoming mainstage musical, revue and summer camp! She received her BFA in Theatre from Emporia State University. Her most memorable roles include Bianca from Desdemona, Bianca from Kiss Me Kate, Hamlet from Shakespeare for Kids and Cassandra from Trojan Women. She wants to thank her family, coffee, and loving Basset Hound, Bobbi, for their endless support and encouragement.

Drew Linehan originally hails from Melrose, Massachusetts. After receiving her BFA in theatre from Adelphi University in 2007, she has worked in a variety of shows. After a brief stint at Chelsea Theatre Works in Boston, she began her adventure at Hampstead Stage Company, performing in their Spring and Fall 2009 tours. She recently returned from the Dublin International Theatre Festival in Ireland, performing in the award winning show EdWARd2 for Adelphi Modern Art, a professional theatre company made up Adelphi University Alumni. She is thrilled to be back with HSC and is looking forward to future tours.

Jamianne Devlin is a graduate of Adelphi University with a BFA in Performing Arts: Acting. She is from Framingham, MA and is currently pursuing an acting career in the Boston Area. Some of her favorite roles include: various princesses and wacky fairytale characters in the Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon (F.U.D.G.E Theatre Co.), Ilsa in Step Two (SLAM Boston/Company One), Sophia in Fools (F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Co.) and Catherine* in Proof (Amazing Theatre Co. *2009 DASH Award Nominee, Best Actress). She has also toured with Radio City’s Christmas Spectacular as an ASM/PA and directed several shows including I Stand Before You…,Cigarettes and Chocolate and Hippie Van Gumdrop (All Adelphi University). But she is and will always be an actress at heart. She is thrilled to join the HSC family this fall and to be working with two AU colleagues. She thanks her friends and family for their endless support and love.

Jonathan Shuey is delighted to be back on the road with the Hampstead family this summer. Previous shows with the company include Pinocchio and Greek Mythology II: The Heroes. Originally from Rochester, New York, Jonathan is a graduate of Ithaca College. Regional credits include: Biloxi Blues, A Christmas Carol, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, The Jungle Book, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. In this time of new hope for our country, he looks forward to discovering what it means to be an artist, performer, innovator, actor, and risk-taker.

Nilsen Schilling is a 2009 graduate of the University of Vermont where he studied theatre and history. Last fall Nilsen joined Hampstead for the first of two tours in the American west. Two of his favorite roles with Hampstead were Ebenezer Scrooge (A Christmas Carol) and Fagin (Oliver Twist). In college Nilsen also appeared as Dr. Dorn (The Sea Gull), Her Father (Eurydice) and Prime Minister Hyde (The Compleat Female Stage Beauty). Nilsen spent many of his summers as a child performing at the Saxtons River Playhouse, a barn theatre owned and operated by his parents. He is thrilled to spend this summer with Hampstead and to once again be bringing quality entertainment to the audiences of New England. He sends his love to his brothers and his wonderful parents, his thanks to Royall Tyler and his heartfelt gratitude to Kati, Gordon and the rest of the Hampstead family for all they have done for him.

Priscilla Parchia is absolutely thrilled to be invited back for Hampstead’s summer season. Ms. Parchia received a degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Mississippi. Armed with this, she has traveled and performed regionally now for 8 years. Priscilla has done national tours, as well as worked with several companies in Chicago and Oakland. As a director, she has worked with Hampstead for 6 years on and off as well as directed kids and professionals from Chicago to the Pacific coast. Priscilla hopes this summer can introduce more people in the area to the amazing work done by The Hampstead Stage Company.


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