David Blatt (David) is pleased to be making his New City Stage debut with such an amazing cast. Having just completed his MFA in Acting at Temple University, David was seen earlier this summer in Maples Repertory Theater's Murder by the Book. Other recent roles include, Judge Brack in Hedda Gabler, Herr Schultz in Cabaret, the Drum Major in Woyzeck, Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, Shylock in Merchant of Venice, the Body in Vigils, the Narrator and Mysterious Man in Into the Woods, Zastrassi in Zastrassi, and Philipe Petit in Up. Look for David in the spring in People's Light and Theater Company's King Lear.
Ginger Dayle (Candy) is the Producing Artistic Director and founder of New City Stage Company. She is an actress, dancer, and singer who started her own company because she wanted to give more opportunities to the large pool of talent here in Philadelphia, particularly recent graduates looking to start their careers. She has acted in New City's productions of Angel, Sunshine, Extremities, Talk Radio, and A Stone Carver. Thank you to the generous cast & crew for their hard work, support, guidance, determination and for putting up with the craziness of making the fourth season a reality. When not performing herself, she fundraises for non-profit organizations. Special thanks to Cindy for making everything look good! Ginger spends most of her days and nights at Symmetry Dance Wellness with Kip, to whom she sends her love and appreciation. Please visit www.dancewellness.com. Thanks to the family for much needed support. Proud UPenn graduate. Much love to my Russ – mwahhh!
Allen Radway (Bernie) has worked as an actor, theatrical designer, and educator in the Philadelphia theatre community for over a decade, appearing in over 30 productions. Favorites include: three world premiere one-acts by Michael Hollinger for Theatre Exile, Charlie in the American premiere of Breathing Corpses (Luna Theater), Carter in the Philadelphia premiere of Fat Pig (2006 Philly Fringe), Fick in Balm in Gilead (2005 Fringe), Berowne in Love's Labour's Lost (CCTC), Horatio in Hamlet (Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre), George in Our Town (Hedgerow), and Jamie in Simpatico Theatre Project's Long Day's Journey Into Night. Allen holds a BFA in Acting from the University of the Arts, and has studied abroad in Oxford. Later this season he will return to Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre for Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream. He is engaged to fellow Philly actor Janice Rowland.
Kevin Meehan (Kane) is a Philadelphia native with a BFA in Theatre from Adelphi University. Some of his previous credits include productions of Long Day's Journey Into Night (Simpatico Theatre Project), Kid Simple (Azuka Theatre), George v. George (Walking Fish Theatre), and The Trial (Curio Theatre). He can be seen next in Nice People Theatre's production of Grace, or The Art of Climbing and BCKSEET Production's The Eight: Reindeer Monologues. He'd like to thank his friends and family for all of their love and support, and Mandy for putting up with all his silliness and giving him kisses. "There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Russ Widdall (Robert) is thrilled to return to the New City stage where he last appeared as Raff in A Stone Carver. He's also worked with Lantern Theater, InterAct Theatre, Arden Theatre, Philly Shakespeare, Wilma Theatre, and many Walnut Street Theatre productions, most recently the Barrymore Award winning Of Mice and Men. Russ has also made numerous television appearances on Hack, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and as Ron Lowenthal on HBO's The Wire. He can currently be seen pushing Renee Zellweger out of his limo in the film My One And Only. Russ calls New York City home where he works with the comedy-improv group the Hot Toddies. Much love and thanks to Ginger. This one's for Willie.
Kirsten Quinn (Jerri) is thrilled to be working with New City Stage Company. Recent Philadelphia performances have included Hot 'n' Throbbing for Luna Theatre and Widow's Blind Date with Greenlight Productions. Kirsten has worked at the Wilma Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre's Studios 3 and 5, Lantern Theatre, InterAct Theatre, ESP(co-founder), Montgomery Theatre Project and many Fringe productions. She is a graduate of University of Pittburgh's MFA Acting Program and is an Assistant Professor at Community College of Philadelphia. Thanks to Ginger, Ryder, the cast and crew. Much love to friends and family, especially Ari Ben and our kitty cat Boo.
Amanda Schoonover (Benita) is excited to return to New City Stage after appearing as Rose in The Woolgatherer. Amanda is a 6 time Barrymore Award nominee, receiving two awards for her work as Dottie in Theatre Exile's Killer Joe. She has worked with many theaters in Philadelphia including Arden Theatre, People's Light, Bristol Riverside, Pig Iron and Lantern Theatre. Favorite roles include Lucy in Mr. Marmalade (Exile), Flora in The Loyalist (Fictitious Theatre Co.), Sara in Grace (Luna Theater) and Moll in Kid Simple (Azuka Theatre). Look for her next in Hunter Gatherers with Exile right here at the Adrienne! Many thanks to Ginger and Ryder. For Kevin.