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Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley Director: Cynthia Wilson Producer: Martha Hawkins Friday, Saturday, Sunday October 16, 17, 18 2:00 P.M. Performing Arts Studio, Hillside |
Lee Gail Gruen, Diana Insolio, Gay White
Ed Kimak, Vicki Beckerman, Jon Rasmussen |
Martha Hawkins and Cynthia Wilson are pleased to announce that the following members have been cast in Crimes of the Heart:
- Lee Gale Gruen as Lenny
- Gay White as Meg
- Diana Insolio as Babe
- Vicki Beckerman as Chick
- Ed Kimak as Barnette
- Jon Rasmussen as Doc
“Crimes of the Heart” was a hit film in 1986, but DAOR is doing the Broadway version with some adaptations for an older cast. Performances will be October 16, 17, 18, at 2 p.m. in the PAS.
The parts include the three slightly crazy McGrath sisters:
BABE is a wild child, though past middle age, on the wacky side, high energy, impulsive and lovable, if occasionally dangerous.
LENNY is a bit of a sad sack, stuck at home caring for bossy grandpappy, with drooping dreams of a lost love, with hidden reserves of family leadership.
MEG is a ne’er-do-well who went off to Hollywood to pursue her singing career. The bad girl comes home, cracked but not broken, still sexy and alive, still smoking and drinking, still loved and knows how to love.
Additional characters:
CHICK is the nosy, self-important social-climbing cousin next door who offers her imperious opinions at every opportunity and never thinks twice about criticizing anyone. A funny loudmouth, unaware of how insensitive she is.
DOC is a good-hearted friend of the family, an ex of Meg, who still holds a torch for her but who is now married. A good man with a limp, who is somehow made more attractive by his old injury.
BARNETTE is a meticulous and electrically-intense lawyer called upon to defend Babe. He has a tender, secret crush on Babe, but he is explosively determined to win his case, fighting for Babe with his own private vendetta.
- Lee Gale Gruen as Lenny
- Gay White as Meg
- Diana Insolio as Babe
- Vicki Beckerman as Chick
- Ed Kimak as Barnette
- Jon Rasmussen as Doc
“Crimes of the Heart” was a hit film in 1986, but DAOR is doing the Broadway version with some adaptations for an older cast. Performances will be October 16, 17, 18, at 2 p.m. in the PAS.
The parts include the three slightly crazy McGrath sisters:
BABE is a wild child, though past middle age, on the wacky side, high energy, impulsive and lovable, if occasionally dangerous.
LENNY is a bit of a sad sack, stuck at home caring for bossy grandpappy, with drooping dreams of a lost love, with hidden reserves of family leadership.
MEG is a ne’er-do-well who went off to Hollywood to pursue her singing career. The bad girl comes home, cracked but not broken, still sexy and alive, still smoking and drinking, still loved and knows how to love.
Additional characters:
CHICK is the nosy, self-important social-climbing cousin next door who offers her imperious opinions at every opportunity and never thinks twice about criticizing anyone. A funny loudmouth, unaware of how insensitive she is.
DOC is a good-hearted friend of the family, an ex of Meg, who still holds a torch for her but who is now married. A good man with a limp, who is somehow made more attractive by his old injury.
BARNETTE is a meticulous and electrically-intense lawyer called upon to defend Babe. He has a tender, secret crush on Babe, but he is explosively determined to win his case, fighting for Babe with his own private vendetta.
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Eureka Day
by Jonathan Spector Director: Gary Green Producer: Martha Hawkins Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 19, 20, 21 2:00 P.M. Performing Arts Studio, Hillside “Eureka Day” is a comedy/drama that won Best Revival of a Play at the Tony Awards last year. It is about political correctness, race relations, and the vaccination debate. It is set in our own neighborhood, Berkeley. The cast of “Eureka Day” includes Christina Sum as Meiko, Mary Chapman as Carina, Joe Costella as Don, Maria Faer as Suzanne and Bill Kane as Eli. Gary Green directed the 2025 Naked Stage production of Grand Horizons. Also, for DAOR, he has taught a scene study class, directed two short play readings, and directed actors on Zoom in the early COVID years. At that time, he also organized a biweekly Zoom play-reading group that is ongoing. In Naked Stage productions, actors rehearse and perform with their scripts in hand and need not memorize their parts. |
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"It's Just Walking”
by Kristin Stewart Director: Michael McGarty Producer: Linda Kelp Friday, Saturday, Sunday March 20, 21, 22 2 pm Performing Arts Studio, Hillside "It's Just Walking" centers on Janet, a recent 65-year-old widow, grappling with the future. She is supported and challenged by her free-spirited best friend, Nancy, and her adult children: sarcastic and insecure daughter, Cici, and stay-at-home-dad son, Matt. The core emotional drama is heightened by the unique presence of Jim, Janet's deceased husband, who acts as her subconscious. The play explores Janet's journey through grief and self-discovery, with her family's dynamics and her inner turmoil—manifested by Jim's presence—driving the search for what comes next. Cast includes Martha Hawkins as Janet and Edward Kimak as her recently deceased husband, Jim. Gary Mutz and Gail Wetherbee will be Janet's children, Matt and Cici. New to Naked Stage is Jane Viator. playing best friend, Nancy. Joe Costella will play Jake. In 2025, Michael McGarty directed the comedy “Flamingo Court” and the staged reading of his new play “The Island of Beyond” for the DAOR and most recently “Boeing Boeing” at the Campbell Theater in Martinez. |