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Meet The Cast
Visiting Mr. Green
A Riveting Drama
Author: Jeff Baron
Directed By Nonie
White
October 2-12,
2008
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
Visiting Mr. Green
is a wonderful, warm study in human nature and emotions we have all
experienced, in one way or another. The rehearsal process has given all
of us many chances to discuss and explore topics raised by this play and
it is my sincere hope that you will find our production funny, tender
and a grand way to spend your afternoon or evening. My deepest thanks
to Walter and Bowen and all of the talented people who have made this
show a reality and to you, the audience, who support live theatre each
time you are here!
Meet the Director
 NONIE
WHITE
- Nonie White is an award-winning actress with extensive
credits in film, commercials and theatre - both as an actress and a
director. Some of her favorite roles include leads in On Golden Pond,
A Streetcar Names Desire and Noises Off. Her last
directing job was last season's Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.
She sends thanks and love to Kenny.
Cast of Characters (in order of
appearance)
Ross
Gardiner----------------------------------------------- Bowen Barrs
Mr. Green ----------------------------------------------------- Walter
Raine
THE
TIME
The Present
THE
PLACE
The Upper West Side of
Manhattan.
The action all takes place in Mr. Green’s apartment.
ACT ONE
Scene 1: A Thursday
morning
Scene 2: The
following Thursday
Scene 3: The
following Thursday
Scene 4: The
following Thursday
Intermission
ACT TWO
Scene 1: The
following Thursday
Scene 2: The
following Sunday
Scene 3: The
following Thursday
Scene 4: The
following Thursday
Scene 5: Sunday,
two weeks later
Meet the Cast
 Barrs,
Bowen (Ross
Gardiner) - Bowen is very excited to be back on the stage at Francis
Wilson Playhouse. Over the past few years he's been in a number of
shows here. You may have seen him in Rumors or Six Dance
Lessons. Each show brings its own challenges and rewards and Bowen
has certainly fallen in love with the characters in this play. These two
men remind us all of what is truly important in life and how at times we
must see things in a different light to understand ourselves and others
a little bit better. What makes this show more special for Bowen is
getting to work with such a talented group of people. Nonie, you are an
extraordinary theatrical talent and the joy you bring to my work is
indescribable. Dianna, there is no one else I'd rather see in the
producer's seat. Rita, Stephanie and Miss Mary….what's a show without
you guys?! And James D., I have yet to properly thank you for the many
fantastic sets you've done; so deepest thanks to you for your talent and
creativity! And Walter.....Mazel Tov on being the perfect Mr. Green! As
always, a special thanks to my partner Jake for his unending support
and assurances that I should always reach for the stars!
 Raine,
Walter (Mr.
Green) - Walter is delighted to be back on stage at Francis Wilson
Playhouse. In 2005 he played Willie Clark in The Sunshine Boys
and in 2006 he portrayed Samuel Jonas in The Second Time Around.
He thanks Nonie White for giving him this opportunity to play Mr. Green
and to work with Bowen. He is a member of the Venue Actors Studio, the
Gulfport Players and serves on the Board of Directors of the St.
Petersburg Little Theatre. He is retired and lives in St. Petersburg.
Enjoy the show!
 Kitenplon,
Rita (Stage
Manager) - Rita is back behind the scenes after having appeared in last
season’s The Odd Couple, Female Version and Rumors. Rita
has stage managed several shows at FWP including Six Dance Lessons in
Six Weeks and The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker. Her other
credits, both on the stage and off, include: Mr. Angel, Anna's
Brooklyn Promise, The Man Who Came to Dinner, and Auntie
Mame. She is thrilled to be working with such a wonderful and
talented group and thanks her husband Steve for his patience and
understanding. God bless you all!
Production Staff
Director--------------------------------------------------------
Nonie White
Stage
Manager----------------------------------------------
Rita
Kitenplon
Producer----------------------------------------------------
Dianna Hanger
Set Design, Artistry &
Construction-----------
James Demetrius
Lighting
Design------------------------------------------
Colleen Boylan
Lighting/Sound
Technician--------------------------
Dianna Hanger
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