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WTW Drama Alumni
 

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Alumni
Class

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as of:

Where are they & what are they doing
Favorite WTW Play
         
Peter Andre 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

Currently attending the College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg, VA, majoring in Theatre and Business. Plans to pursue acting after undergraduate studies. Favorite Woodson play was the Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940s.

Patty (Brock) Hackett

 1976

Prior to

4/15/08

Directorate for Engineering Sciences
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

I am currently employed as a project manager/engineer at the CPSC. I
have kept involved in theater at the community level.  I have worked with a variety of theaters including Colonial Players of Annapolis, Annapolis Summer Garden Theater, Church Hill Theater, Montgomery Players, and Silver Spring Stage.  Favorite acting roles include Annelle in Steel Magnolias, and Corrina in House of Blue Leaves. I also have experience in stage management, producing and directing.  I have also written a one act play called "The Maternity Maze" and have had it produced at two different community theaters in Maryland.

 Godspell was my favorite production - and we didn't have character names
(besides Jesus and Judus) we all kept our original names. I sang "Learn Your Lessons Well".
         
Addie Brown 2002

Prior to

4/15/08

I'm now married (name Addie Storvick).  I live in Northern Arizona with my husband Jon and our two kids Samara (born 2/3/04) and Ari (born 7/16/07).  I teach 2nd grade and am loving life!
 Kiss Me Kate - up until the big mirror fell on top of me.
         
Jeremy Burgomaster 2003   Currently enrolled at Virginia Tech as a chemistry major. I work with a student run theatre company called State Your Name Theatre Company (refered to as SYNTCo) where I am VP of Tech for the company - Latest production was All In The Timing, past productions include Cabaret, The Legend of Robin Hood... Sort Of, Mosstrap, and Into the Woods. Favorite WT Woodson Production: Undecided at the moment, between Little Shop of Horrors, The Foreigner, and Kiss Me Kate.
         
Sloan S. Burns 1976

Prior to

4/15/08

I am in Richmond, Virginia, running a magnet school for gifted and high achieving students called The Math & Science High School at Clover Hill. I have been in education for 21 years and while I was a math teacher I directed plays at the high school in which I worked. The first play I directed just after graduating from college was Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit, the cast a crew consisted of faculty, students and alumni from the University of Richmond. This production led to the founding of a Richmond based theatre troupe called Encore. Last year I wrote and directed an adaptation of Macbeth that I called Macbeth the Bloody Music. Though I loved my experience in theater in college, I really attribute my passion and continued involvement in drama to Joan Bedinger. When I am directing high school students I often think of Ms. B and how she directed us.

I would concur with the others, the 1976 production of Godspell would be my favorite show. What a cast and crew, what a cast party!

         
Miki Byrne 2006   I am currently attending Loyola University New Orleans as a Music Therapy Major, and I am thinking of declaring a minor in dance next year. My favorite Woodson show was Little Shop of Horrors. :)
         
Christopher 'Puppy' Clark
 2002

Prior to

4/15/08

Alto, New Mexico - my job, and as far as i know im the only one
is a professional stage hand,
i only got the job because of four years of theater tech classes on my resume and an east coast education.  I wouldn't have my job if it wasn't for wtwdrama

I think my favorite play was Taming of the Shrew
because of my one night only camio
Anna N. Czaplicki 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

I am a junior at Virginia Commonwealth double majoring in Crafts and Art Education. Although I have not made it back to the stage, I have had minor screen time for a few kinetic imaging projects. This summer I will be attending a month long program at Glasgow School of the Arts in Glasgow, Scotland. And, finally, posting my e-mail is fine. My favorite Woodson play would have to be Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.
         

Carmen Lamar Daehler (Wiley)

www.carmenlamar.com

 1981-1983

Prior to

4/15/08

I am an actress and singer in New York City.  I have appeared in soap operas, commercials, print, industrials, theatre & cabaret.  I am married to Jake Daehler, a fellow actor and voice over talent, and we have one child together, Lennon Joaquin born on September 20, 2007.  Along with his children, Malcolm (11) & Lola (10) we are now a family of 5!  I completed a movie last year called "The Deafening Silence of a Very Bright Light" and am currently performing in a theatrical/cabaret show called "Rendezvous" with an extended run beginning March 2008 at The Reprise Room on West 54th Street.  I loved my time at WTW with Ms. B. and the drama gang, some of whom, I'm proud to say are still my friends.  When I taught drama during various times in my life, I used many of the theatre games and scripts that Ms. B. used.  Borrow (or steal) from the best! The Wiz (1983).  I was the Yellow Brick Road, an Emerald City person, a Poppy, and I got to sing solo & duet in the finale "Everybody Rejoice."  To this day I am very happy & proud to have been a part of something very professional, supportive & magical.
         

Denny (Denise) Dowse

1974?

Prior to

4/15/08

  1. "The Bernie Mac Show"
        - Exercise in Fertility: Part 2 (2006) TV Episode .... Doctor
  2. Her Best Move (2006) .... Lisa
  3. "Charmed"
        - Vaya Con Leos (2005) TV Episode .... Angel of Destiny
  4. "Threshold"
        - Progeny (2005) TV Episode .... Dr. Margaret Johnson
  5. "All of Us"
        - Divorce Means Never Having to Say I'm Sorry (2005) TV Episode .... Counselor
        - Focus (2005) TV Episode .... Counselor
        - Let's Stay Together (2004) TV Episode .... Counselor
  6. "Inconceivable"
        - Balls in Your Court (????) TV Episode .... Alice Godchaux
Godspell
Alan Eisenberg 1986

Prior to

4/15/08

I work in the Interactive Multimedia and video field as the Director of Business Process. In my earlier days I was a video producer and director, directly due to my days in Drama at Woodson. I found my calling in the video field after PBS came and used the WTW Drama group for a show in 1985. Now I manage a company that created interactive media and video productions.
My favorite WTW production was Barnum. It was truly a circus performing in that show and I learned to Juggle to get a part in the show. Also in my career I actually worked for Feld Entertainment. They produce Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus as well as Walt Disney's World On Ice, so I often thought of Barnum while working there.
Thomas Evans 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

Navy - specifically a Construction Battalion (AKA The Sea Bees). I am stationed down in Gulfport, Ms. and will be heading to Iraq this fall.
I'd have to say my I have a tie between my favorite shows. First would be "The Foreigner" because of the difficult set that was made and the exquisite acting done by the cast. Second would be "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" very much for the same reasons.
Norman Ferguson 1976

Prior to

4/15/08

I'm Norman Ferguson, class of '76, and yes, I still have my Godspell T-shirt. I was a Realist. I continued with theater activities all through college, and then 12 years ago I got involved in Showtimers in Roanoke, VA <http:// www.showtimers.org>. It's Virginia's oldest continuously active community theater. I've also done a bit of professional theater at Mill Mountain Theater in Roanoke. Some of my favorite roles include Captain Queeg in "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial" and the Narrator/ Criminologist in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". Looking forward to this weekend's Class of '75/'76 and reminiscing about Ms Bedinger with everybody.  
Daniel Fisher 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

Currently attending Penn State, The Behrend College, majoring in Electrical Engineering. I have not made it into a major school production as EE keeps me pretty busy but I am a member of the Matchbox Players theatre group and (prepare to be shocked) have begun to perfect my Improv theatre talents. My favorite Woodson show would be Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 because I consider it to be the best time I had ever spent in Woodson Theatre and it got me onstage at the John F. Kennedy Center !
Ryan Fredrickson 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

Graduating from Catholic University in May 2008 and is majoring in Theology .  Ryan played Romeo in the 2007 CUA production of Romeo and Juliet The Foreigner or Little Shop of Horrors
         

Darcy Gould (now Shoop)

www.steinsperling.com

 1976

Prior to

4/15/08

After high school I attend George Mason University and received a B.A. in Theatre with a concentration in acting.  I performed professionally until 1989 when I decided to go to law school. My favorite WTW play was Godspell.  I sang “By My Side” and I also still have my Godspell t-shirt!
         
Terri Hobson 1983

Prior to

4/15/08

8th year as Theatre Teacher at WTW, before that 6 years at Robinson with MS Theatre, before that professional stage management. The Women in November, Virginia State Thespians Board Member/Conference Co-coordinator, Secretary for the Theatre Arts Directors Association
 Definitely Cabaret
Math Horne 2005

Prior to

4/15/08

Attending the University of Mary Washington. Current plan is to major in English.
  
Amy Kelch 2006

Prior to

4/15/08

After attending GMU Honors program for 2 weeks, withdrew from the university and took last year off.  Lived in England for 5 months and traveled to Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, Italy, and Gran Canaria.  Had back surgery after coming home from abroad.  Currently a freshman Anthropology major at JMU.  (fall 2007)
 The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940

Dick Knight  

                    

 

 1966

Prior to

4/15/08

I only had two parts:  I was the Narrator in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" (in 9th grade, at a different school; it was a huge part), and a minor character (and a member of the male chorus) in "South Pacific."  I was a stage hand, not an actor.
 
Joan's major contribution to my education was in public speaking.  She taught a public speaking course.  Today, I am a good public speaker and an accomplished toastmaster.  It all started in Joan's class. 
 
Since graduating from high school, I have earned a baccalaureate, a master's, and a law degree, practiced law, and run healthcare companies.  My wife and I have two adult children (both lawyers).  I live in Nashville and am active in the English-Speaking Union, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, and the National Shakespeare Competition.
 My favorite plays were "Rebel Without a Cause" and "South Pacific."  There was some very serious acting in "Rebel."  
Bill Knowles 1985 4/16/08

I was in the Class of 1985 and had three joyous years with all my friends and learned all about the love of Theater, performing and production from Joan Bedinger, a mentor and Mom to all of us.

I am currently working in the Hotel industry and still living in Virginia and raising a family and reconnecting with many old friends after so many years.

My favorite show was “The Wiz” because it was my first full production with the Drama dept and I got to know so many wonderful people.  I fit in from the start and it made my high school years some of the best years of my life.
David Lawson 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

Studying acting and directing at Emerson College in Boston, MA. Auditioning around town, writing a lot (plays, poems, prose) submitting plays all over, making short films and directing. Trying to get my thumb in every pie. Little Shop for many reasons: it was my first big role, I got to workshop an accent, I got to tango with Ryan, I was eaten by Jimmy and I got to know some of the greatest people I've ever met.
David Maley 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

   
Allison Maltby 1994 5/13/2008 Teaching French and Drama at a middle school in Richmond VA. Every day, I try and apply a little of Ms. B's teachings to my lessons. She was an inspiration and her class was always my favorite. Fiddler on the Roof (1994)
Gareth Mussen 2004

Prior to

4/15/08

I am attending Virginia Commonwealth University majoring in English.  Mash!!
Julie Newton 1989 5/4/2008
Email Disaster Recovery / Network Admin
Work for Dell in Austin, Texas
The drama room was our home.  And Ms B was our Mom. I can't remember what classes I took or where my locker was but I remember so much that happened down that hall.
Excerpts from the back of a couple of our programs:
Dear Mom, Those of us leaving will miss you; those of us staying dread leaving.  We love you. - Us
Dear Mom, You gave us so much. How can we say thank you? How can we say goodbye? You have helped us grow into who we are.  We will never forget you.  We love you! - Us
Dear Mom, Your constant faith and inspiring motivation help us to reach our full potential. You've left us with three important values to carry with us through life; patience, understanding perserverence. Love, Us
 Fiddler and Dandelion Wine
Jenny Saperstone 2003

Prior to

4/15/08

I am currently at the University of Delaware, preparing to graduate in December 2006.  I will be going on to graduate school in order to persue a Masters degree and then a Doctorate in order to be an Interpersonal Communication professor.  (Sounds a little daunting)  I have been keeping up with theatre at college - choreographing, stage managing, and acting are my recent endeavours.  I plan to continue doing theatre probably forever, but I'll surely never forget my time in the JCB auditorium.
Favorite WTW production: Would have to be Little Shop of Horrors.  Despite the plant breaking closing night, I've never been so proud of a show I've worked on.
Wendy (Schwartz) Sheridan 1975

Prior to

4/15/08

I have my own business as a freelance technical writer, illustrator and web designer, and I am an independent musician; released 2 CDs with the band Music for the Goddess, and raising my daughter Ariel (who has just been accepted into the Union County (NJ) Academy for the Performing Arts High School).
 Favorite play: Fiddler, 1975

Favorite memories: Directing my mother's one-act play "Parcel Pick-Up" in drama class
Heather Vitner 2006

Prior to

4/15/08

Well, currently twenty and working nearly full time, I am in Texas, transfered into University of North Texas as a Business Major and Religious History Minor! I miss Woodson a lot... No I lie. I miss Woodson theatre a lot! It was the best times of my life and the best friends!

Now I am off to other things... PS: I am engaged! :) PSS: Never forget anything. Especially your good dreams!

 

 By far the best show will always be The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. It introduced me to my true love for real, Make Up Design... Though it will always be a dream it was a great experience!
Adam Wallmark 2005

Prior to

4/15/08

Attending NOVA, about to start production on a movie without a script, improv actors needed. Currently performing The Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Transylvanian Concubines at Universty Mall Theaters. I have two favorites. Little Shop Of Horrors because that was just an incredable show to be a part of. That and Musical Comedy Murders of the 1940's for its incredable set. I still cant believe we didn't win a cappie for it.
Sarah Weissman 2005

Prior to

4/15/08

I am a sophomore at Goucher college, an intended English major (with a Concentration
in Writing) and a Communications minor. Cappies made me realize that I want to do
something involved with writing professionally, possibly editing. I have done a few
small productions at Goucher: Sally in the The Cat in the Hat (the Children's
Production) and Sarah in a scene from "Spinning Into Butter" for the Directing Class
Scenes. I am also pretty active in the theatre club on campus, and have helped with
Box Office and such. Currently (Summer 2006) , I am working at the JCC Arts Camp
(third session is theatre), where I often see a lovely Miss Addie Brown!
 Aw, geez, I'll say Little Shop just because it was a great choice for so many reasons: great acting, great variety of roles, and fun chorus show.
         

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