Philadelphia's Off-Broadway Experience

The Centre Theatre and Iron Age Theatre
Present

The Cast of The Rear Column by Simon Gray

Directed and Designed by Randall Wise & John Doyle

March 4-21, 2010 Thursday, Friday & Sat @ 8 PM

Ray Saraceni (Jameson) is an Iron Age regular, where some of his favorite roles include John Montrésor in THE INTERROGATION OF NATHAN HALE at Fort Mifflin, George in OF MICE AND MEN, and Amundsen in TERRA NOVA. Ray has also appeared with Theatre Exile, Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival Theatre and The Media Theatre. He has recently been awarded a Ph.D. in theatre history from Tufts University, with a focus upon the history of the Philadelphia stage. Ray teaches the Augustine and Culture Seminar at Villanova, and has also taught theatre at Lehigh, Temple and the University of Pennsylvania.
Luke Alan Moyer (Ward) is thrilled to be making his Iron Age debut. Luke graduated from Villanova’s Theatre Masters Program May of 2009. His credits on the Villanova’s Main Stage include Jamie in A LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT, Pontagnac in LE DINDON, Vertumnus and others in METAMORPHOSES, and one of his truly favorite roles as Matamore in The Illusion. While at Villanova, Luke was the recipient of the Brian G. Morgan Acting Scholarship and received a KCACTF Irene Ryan Award Nomination. Since graduating, Luke has staged his own Solo Performance piece, The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, played various characters in Franken Festival, during the Philly Fringe, and also appeared as Sir Toby Belch, in Delaware Shakespeare Festival’s Twelfth Night.
Adam Altman (Major Barttelot) This is Adam's 12th production with Iron Age, having performed in: THE LIFE OF JOHN HENRY, SHAKESPLOITATION II: IAMBIC BUGALOO, CITIZEN PAINE, BIRDY, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, SHAKESPLOITATION!, THE LONESOME WEST, WAITING FOR GODOT, FATHERS & SONS, THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN, and A SKULL IN CONNEMARA. Adam holds a BA in Theatre Performance from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA and has also studied acting at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Credits include: TWELFTH NIGHT, ROMEO & JULIET, RICHARD III (Delaware Shakespeare Festival); THE SEAFARER (Arden Theatre); THE FULL MONTY (Montgomery Theater); and PURLIE (Ritz Theatre).
Chuck Beishl (Troup) is pleased to return to Iron Age Theatre after stellar performances as Joe in FATHER AND SONS, Pozzo in WAITING FOR GODOT, and the Judge in the world premier of WAITING FOR THE SHIP FROM DELOS at the 2008 Philadelphia Fringe Festival in Philadelphia. He was also a part of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. Chuck studied acting with MaryAnn Morgan in the Radnor actor's workshop in the late eighties and attended the University of the Arts. Chuck has been a foreman for a roofing company for the last 16 years. This is his fourth production with Iron Age Theatre .
David Fiebert (Bonny) Dave studied acting at the Hedgerow Theatre in the late 70s and years later earned a Masters in Theatre at Villanova University. He has prefromed recently with Iron Age Theatre in DR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, FATHERS AND SONS and as Vladimir in WAITING FOR GODOT. His credits include CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, ARMS AND THE MAN, ROMEO AND JULIET, FIFTH OF JULY, NIGHT MUST FALL, HAMLET, MACBETH, FRANKENSTEIN and DEVIOUS MEANS. Dave makes his living as a puppeteer.
Joshua Matthew Cameron (John Henry) From the time Josh was 3 years old he had a desire to be a part of the world of entertainment. He Portrayed Scurvy Smyth in a Pirate play at the ripe old age of 8. Josh has continued to pursue the study of theater and the arts by participating in the Barrymore Nominated Summer Arts Program, Kids: The Hearts of The Arts. He enjoys theater classes and Hip-Hop lessons at Montgomery County Cultural Center. He has studied tap ance under Mrs. Arlene Conti in Roxborough. Joshua attends The Woodlynde School in Stratford, PA. This spring he will portray Huckleberry Finn in Tom Sawyer. Josh was awarded a scholarship to The Moore College of Art & Design, Young Artists Workshop.
Tiffany Joyner (Native Woman) has returned to the Philadelphia area after a one-year teaching opportunity in North Carolina where she had the opportunity to teach her second love: the Japanese language. She was also blessed to lead eleven of her American students on an excursion to Japan in April 2009. During her time in North Carolina, she appeared on the Kernersville Little Theatre's Stage as Babe in The Queen of Bingo. She has also done work in several theatres throughout the Philadephia Metropolitan area: Allens Lane (The Colored Musuem) The Drama Group (For Colored Girls..., Home) and she first made her debut at the Iron Age Theatre in her role as Kazara in Coming of the Hurricane.She feels honored at the opportunity to once again work with individuals who take theatre and its message seriously. She is also thankful to God for the many talents and gifts he has blessed her with throughout the years.
Charles Conwell (Stanley) is a Professor of Theater at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia where he has taught stage combat for 24 years.

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