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Olympus on My Mind
By Barry Harman & Grant SturialeOlympus on My Mind
By Barry Harman & Grant SturialeThis Broadway hit is based on the Amphitryon myth. Jupiter comes to Earth in human form to woo beautiful Alcemene, wife of Amphitryon. He appears to her in the body of her absent husband and quickly wins her love. Things go swimmingly until the real Amphitryon shows up. The chorus consists of Tom, Dick, Horace and the delightfully dizzy Dolores (who is only in the show because she is the wife of its financial backer.)
Cast
Bob Ader*
Cristin Boyle*
Christopher Carl*
Michael J. Kirsch
Cassandra McConnell*
George Spelvin*
Stephan Stubbins*
Eric Summers
Cynthia Thomas*
Jason V. Zammit
BOB ADER Broadway: All the Way Home. Off-Broadway: Jayson, Stop Time (author and star). Regional: The Tin Pan Alley Rag. Stock: Anything Goes, Dames at Sea. Dinner Theatre: Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Groucho: A Life in Review. TV/Film: When Harry Met Sally, Law & Order, Saturday Night Live, One Life to Live, David Letterman.
CRISTIN BOYLE is a recent graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Some favorite productions include: Carousel (Julie, Arminy), Carnvial (Lili), High Society (Tracy Lord), Scarlet Pimpernel (Marguerite), Romance, Romance (Josephine), and Evita (ensemble). Other performances include: His Excellency (ensemble) – York Theater; Tisch 35th Anniversary Gala (soloist) – Avery Fischer Hall.
CHRISTOPHER CARL This marks Christopher’s first show with Florida Studio Theatre. He comes directly from playing “Leadville” Johnny Brown in The Unsinkable Molly Brown at the Sacramento Music Circus. He played the role of Raoul in the record-breaking San Francisco production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. He played the man behind the mask on several occasions as well. He has been seen in such roles as Tommy in Brigadoon, Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun, and Lancelot in Camelot to name only a few.
MICHAEL J. KIRSCH is a recent graduate from Otterbein College. Some of his favorite regional credits include Ginger with Randy Skinner and Donna McKechnie, Hitchens in Titanic (Maine State Music Theatre) and Mercedes in La Cage Aux Folles (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse).
CASSANDRA MCCONNELL is thrilled to be making her Florida Studio Theatre debut. She has been seen across the United States and Canada in leading roles such as Guenevere in Camelot (Va. Musical Theatre & Troika national tour,) Nellie in Floyd Collins (Weathervane Repertory Theatre,) Julie in Carousel (Troika’s national tour) Aldonza in Man of La Mancha (Lycian Center,) Maria in The Sound of Music, (Merry-Go-Round Playhouse) Fiona in Brigadoon (Gateway’s Candlewood Playhouse,) and Marian in The Music Man (Bigfork Summer Playhouse.),) Her European tours include Phantom of the Opera(Christine cover) and The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber & More(Mary Magdalene/Christine).
GEORGE SPELVIN is pleased to be making his Florida Studio Theatre debut in his favorite play, Olympus on My Mind. Mr. Spelvin originated the role in its first production and has played the role of Amphitryon in every production since. He is thrilled to be playing his favorite role once again for Sarasota audiences.
STEPHAN STUBBINS New York: Face the Music (Musicals Tonight), Proof is in the Pudding (Riant Theatre). Regional: Doug Live (Doug – Disney’s MGM Studios), Disney Dreams (Peter Pan – Disney Cruise Lines), George M (George M – Bigfork Summer Playhouse). Opening Act Solo for Frank Sinatra. BFA from Webster Conservatory.
ERIC SUMMERS International/National Tour: Porgy and Bess (Sportin Life). Regional: African Portraits (Boy Soprano – St. Louis/Chicago Symphony), Jesus Christ… (Simon), Joseph… (Joseph), Cinderella (Prince Charming), Songs for a New World (Ty Taylor), Colored Museum (Lawanda), Suburbia (Jeff/Tim), Baby (Danny), Album (Billy), King and I (Prince Chululonghorn), and Smike (Smike).
CYNTHIA THOMAS is happy to be working with Ms. Marcia Milgrom Dodge once again. She did the world premiere of Casper the Musical starring Ms. Chita Rivera. She wore many hats on the national tour of Ain’t Misbehavin starring The Pointer Sisters, directed by my mentor Mr. Arthur Faria. The film Malcom X starring Denzel Washington and list goes on! She attended Boston Conservatory of Music and the American Dramatic Academy.
JASON V. ZAMMIT is a recent graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (’02). Prior to that, he studied under the Vocal Arts Program at the Juilliard School. Among others, his favorite roles include Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, Danny in Grease and Joseph in Joseph…Dreamcoat.
Creative
Director & Choreographer | Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Musical Director | Michael Sebastian
Costume Designer | Marcella Beckwith
Scenic Designer | Michael Schweikardt
Lighting Designer | Allen Hahn
Production Stage Manager | Bruce Price*
* Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association. The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.