Meet the Cast "The Bishop Misbehaves" 2006

Synopsis: –The Bishop, an elderly and quite saintly dignitary, stops by accident with his equally mild old sister in an ugly “pub” taproom just after there has been a serious hold-up and robbery. The Bishop has always had a secret love of the wickedness on display in detective stories, and here is his holiday. He gobbles up clues like an old red rooster among beetles. More that that, he snatches the swag. He leaves the evil place with the stolen jewels in his own pocket. He knows the highwaymen will follow him to the Bishop’s Palace. He hides the swag in the nearest humidor and awaits his fate. The fate consists of several ruffians, a masked hero and a suitable attractive heroine. Sometimes these enemies have the Bishop at bay, sometimes he has them. It is a game of turning the tables, turning out the lights, pistol-pointing, knife-brandishing, out-guessing and out-confessing, until the hero and heroine have won the Bishop’s Amen and the rumpus is finally over. Not that you don’t regret that it’s over...because you’re still having fun.

Meet the Director

JIM DEMETRIUS (Director) – Jim has been performing and working in local theatre since high school. His Lary winning sets may outnumber his Lary winning performances (and maybe not) but he is an all around performer. Here he’s challenged with creating the main character while maintaining the objectivity necessary to a play director. He is responsible for the entire cast’s performance as well as fitting himself in as the Bishop. The set for The Bishop Misbehaves is his design and you can see Jim’s personal artwork in the lobby art gallery. You see? Creating is what Jim enjoys doing. He hopes this production will “create” an enjoyable evening for you.

Stage Manager

“CJ” ROSEMIRE (Stage Manager) - “CJ” became interested in the theatre by assisting building sets. After working at any theatre for a while it’s impossible not to be drawn to the stage itself but, “CJ” (who did appear in Francis Wilson – The Musical) says he’s not ready to perform before a live audience. He has, however, chosen to experience the joys and frustrations of Stage Managing and he hopes you will like our mischievous Bishop. He sends special regards to his Mom, Donna, and Grandmother, Pat Duncan.

Meet the Cast

BRUCE J. BLACK (Frenchy) – Bruce has performed improvisation for years and as a volunteer at FWP he became curious about acting. An audition lead to a role in The Man Who Came to Dinner (FWP) and his acting addiction was started. He has since performed in Ladies of the Jury (FWP), Life with Father (FWP) and become a valued addition to The Gilbert & Sullivan Players, performing in their productions of Patience, The Grand Duke and The Gondoliers. In real life his “role” is as a professional engineer, as well as being a member of the Board of Directors of Francis Wilson Playhouse.

DORIS CERIO (Lady Emily Lyons) – Doris is joining us for her second show at FWP. You’ve seen her here in Oliver and in productions at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts and the Richey Suncoast Theatre. She is delighted to be playing Lady Emily. “Thanks, Jim, for casting me.”

JIM DEMETRIUS (Bishop of Broadminster) – Jim has built sets for FWP for several years but you’ve also seen him on our stage. He danced and sang for our audiences in Sugar, loved his curmudgeon of an uncle in The Sunshine Boys, frightened everyone out of their seats in Oliver, and those were only his most recent roles. Jim thanks his sweetheart, Maria for her support and dedicates this production to his mother, Pat (who is also a FWP volunteer).

RAY KENNEY (Red Eagan) – Ray has been performing at Francis Wilson Playhouse for 20 years. You’ve seen him most recently in last season’s production of The Foreigner. As the former President of Francis Wilson Playhouse, and currently Production Manager responsible for all eight of FWP’s plays in the 2006-2007 season, Ray spends more hours in the theatre each year than any other volunteer or employee.

LAURI KLEMAN (Hester Grantham) – Lauri is delighted to be making her FWP debut in The Bishop Misbehaves. She has been involved in community theatre for the past five years and has performed in productions on both sides of the Bay. You may have seen her in the Gulfport Players Summer One-Acts, There’s a Burglar in My Bed (ICP), Rumors (Oakhurst) (Lary Award). “Heartfelt thanks to Jim for the opportunity and Tracy for unwavering support.”

GEORGE KOLITSAS (Collins) – George was last seen here in our original production, Francis Wilson, the Musical. He’s appeared here and with nearly every Bay area community theatre company over the last “many” years. He hopes you enjoy our production and sends thanks to all of you for supporting live theatre.

JOZIA MIESZKOWSKI (Mrs. Waller) – Jozia is also making her FWP debut in this production. However, she is a well practiced performer having played in summer stock with the Kenley Players in Ohio and with the Wilkes-Barre Little Theatre in Pennsylvania. Trained in ballet from 11 years old, she has performed in and directed ballet productions for The Wilkes-Barre Ballet Company, was dance Director for the Mississippi University for Women and has choreographed some 35 ballets.

MILTON O’NEAL (Guy Waller) – Milt has appeared on stage at SPLT, with the Oakhurst Theatre Company and four times here at FWP. He feels privileged to be directed by Jim Demetrius, with whom he has shared the stage in performances of The Hound of the Baskervilles and Dial “M” for Murder (FWP). Milt has two “Favorite Supporting Actor” Lary Awards for past performances.

NATHAN PORTER (Donald Meadows) – Nathan’s life passion is acting and since high school he’s been able to enjoy passion with performances in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Broadwick Players), Nuncrackers (ICP), and Oliver (FWP). Aside from his acting he enjoys poetry, singing and Hip-Hop dance and is aspiring to become a licensed massage therapist. He thanks the cast and crew, family and friends for everything; “Break-a-leg, everyone!”

ED RIFKIN (Mr. Brooke) – Born in Chicago, now a Floridian, Ed relishes his acting career which started at a young age. Back in the Chicago area Ed performed in Dracula, The 7 Year Itch, Odd Couple, The Rainmaker and many more; he is delighted to be in FWP’s production of The Bishop Misbehaves.