David Farkas Franklin Shepard David Farkas- Franklin Shepard David has performed throughout Southern California including the Depot Theatre, many times. Most recently he played Joseph in the Depot’s presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last year. Some other credits: Pirates of Penzance (Frederick), Smokey Joe’s Café (Michael), Damn Yankees (Joe), Grease (Danny), Tommy (Tommy), and Promises Promises (Chuck Baxter). He’d like to thank all the patrons who have come out to support a different kind of show, and as always his family, whose support is much appreciated. He’s also like to thank Jen for putting up with him. Thank you and enjoy the show. Tara Pitt   Mary Flynn Tara Pitt - Mary Flynn Tara is happy to be back onstage at the Depot. She was last seen here as Robin in "Godspell". Other credits include "Proof" (Catherine), "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" (Sunny), "Schoolhouse Rock Live!" (Shulie), and “Into The Woods" " (Florinda). She has also been seen onstage at the Disneyland Resort. Tara has studied acting at Del Mar Media Arts and South Coast Repertory and has studied dance for over 25 years. She is also a choreographer working at schools and theatres throughout LA and Orange Counties. Thanks to Phil for the opportunity and challenge to play a dream role. Thanks also to Patrick, Mark and the rest of the cast and crew for their amazing talents & the pleasure it's been to work with them. Special thanks to her family and friends for all their love and support. Jason Lewis Charley Kringas Jason J. Lewis- Charley Kringas Jason is returning to the Depot with this production, and is glad to be back with his Depot family. A graduate of BIOLA University and an award winning, local theatre veteran, Jason is continually pursuing his acting career in multiple mediums. He has made appearances on such TV shows as Beverly Hills 90210, and can currently be seen in the "Arrive Safely" ad campaign for the MTA. However, the stage is always the place he longs to return to grow in his craft. Some of his most memorable experiences on stage include A Few Good Men, Little Shop of Horrors both at Covina Valley Playhouse; and Guys and Dolls at the Interact Theatre, in which he had the most fortunate opportunity to work under the direction of Tony Award Winner, John Rubinstein. Jason is also a working voice over artist and can be heard in the upcoming animated pilot Duck on a Bike as the voice of Dog, as well as in the upcoming XBOX 360 game Saints Row, and he also provided a voice match for Eddie Murphy in the upcoming sequel Shrek 3. Abigail Kinnahan Gussie Abigail Kinnahan-Gussie Abi's credits include The Sound of Music (Elsa) at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, Good News! and Cabaret at Downey CLO, Le Liaisons Dangereuses (Merteuil) and Pride and Prejudice (Elizabeth) at Golden West College, Phantom (Limon/Carr Productions), Ten Little Indians (Vera), Once on This Island (Andrea) and Godspell at Costa Mesa CP. She holds a B.A. in Musical Theatre from HSU where she performed in A Little Night Music, The Secret Garden (Rose), and Carmen (Carmen). Julie Brydon Beth Julie Brydon- Beth Julie Brydon has a BA in Drama from the University of California - Irvine.  Previous roles have included Annika in the National Tour of Pippi Longstocking, the Dormouse in the National Tour of Alice In Wonderland, Agnes in the West Coast Premiere of Where Men Are Empty Overcoats, and Morgan in the Nevada Premiere of A Texarcana Waltz.  She also wrote, directed and starred in the independent feature film Muses. Jerry Marble Joe Jerry Marble- Joe Josephson Mr. Marble returns to the La Habra Depot stage for the first time since his critically acclaimed portrayal of Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Favorite regional credits include Oliver Warbucks in Annie (Whittier Centre Theatre Best Actor Award), Old Joe in Damn Yankees (Champion Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical), Jud Frye in Oklahoma!, Buddy Fiddler in City Of Angels, Tito in Lend Me A Tenor, Man #1 in the West Coast Regional Premier of Elegies: A Song Cycle (dir; Phil Miller), and most recently The Front Page at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Jerry sends his love to his new wife, Tina. Aileen-Marie Scott Standby Gussie Aileen-Marie Scott- Gussie Standby Aileen was last seen playing Amy in Company.  She is lucky to have performed in a few Sondheim musicals, namely as Sara Jane Moore in Assassins, The Witch in Into the Woods, Jenny in Company, the Bakers Wife in Into the Woods, lead soloist in Side by Side by Sondheim, and the Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd.  Some of her other credits include: Lips Together, Teeth Apart as Chloe for which she was awarded “Best Actress of 2003” by the Los Angeles Times, Sally Bowles in Cabaret,  and Aldonza in Man of La Mancha right here at the Depot.  She has also directed such critically acclaimed shows as Company, Gypsy, Crucible, Godspell, The Fantasticks, All My Sons (nominated for an Inland Valley Theatre League Award (ADA) for Best Revival) and Hello Dolly.  Aileen is the Casting Director at Chromolume Theatre Company in Hollywood.  Merde!!! Alaina Childs Dory/Newswoman/Ensemble Alaina Childs- Dory/Newswoman/Ensemble Alaina Childs is proud to make her debut at the depot theatre this season. Her credits include How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Matchmaker, Godspell and many more! She is very excited to be performing on a new stage with a wonderful cast. She thanks her family for pushing her to continue with all of her dreams and talents. Kimberly Bower Make Up Artist/Ensemble Kim Bower- Make Up Artist/Ensemble Kim Bower is a 17 year-old senior in the Music and Theater Conservatory at the Orange County High School of the Arts where she recently appeared in Bye, Bye Birdie.  Merrily We Roll Along marks Kim’s second appearance on the La Habra Depot stage and her 40th stage production.  Some of Kim’s favorite roles include:You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, (Lucy), The Boyfriend (Polly), Cheaper by the Dozen (Martha),  and Father of the Bride (Kay). Kim would like to thank Phil, Marcus, and Patrick for this amazing opportunity, and her parents for the “role” they have played in making her theatrical dreams come to life. Ana Maria Gedney Sarah/Minister/Ensemble Ana Maria Gedney- Sarah/Ensemble Ana is so excited to be making her debut at the La Habra Depot and to be working on such an interesting show. Regional credits include: A Chorus Line (Diana Moralas), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (The Narrator), Evita (the Mistress), and School House Rock Live! (Dina), Wolftales (La Mirada Performing Arts Center), West Side Story (Curtain Call Dinner Theatre) and Oklahoma (Downey Civic Light Opera). And would like to thank her family and fiancé for all their constant love and support. Enjoy the show. Dionne Geib RU/Mrs. Spencer/Ensemble Deonne Geib- RU/Mrs. Spencer/Ensemble This is Deonne’s big debut here at The La Habra Depot Theatre. No stranger to the stage, Deonne has been performing since a small child. Some of her favorite roles have been, Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife), Cinderella (A Stepsister), Godspell (Featured Soloist), and The Secret Garden (Ayah).Enjoy the show.   Melissa Jones Meg/Photographer/Ensemble Melissa Jones- Meg/Ensemble Melissa has been involved in singing, dancing and acting since age 4. She played her first role as Gretel at age 5. Some of her favorite roles include, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Potipher’s Wife), Music Man (Zaneeta), Les Miserables (Cossette), The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy)and Nunesense (Sister Mary Leo). She is currently attending college in Riverside and hopes to continue in musical theater.   Noelle Lucinda Juarez K.T./Ensemble Noelle Lucinda Juarez- K.T./Ensemble Noelle is thrilled to be back at the Depot performing in “Merrily”. Noelle was last seen as “Gilmer” in the Depot’s production of Godspell. Recent credits include, Into the Woods (Lucinda), Bye Bye Birdie, Once Upon a Mattress, and Elegies (Dir. Phil Miller). By day Noelle is a hairstylist at Alexander’s in the Brea Mall. Noelle wishes to thank her family and friends for all their love and support and a special thanks to her dear friend Phil. To God be the Glory! Kyle Pfenning Frank Jr. Kyle Pfenning- Frank Jr. Kyle is 11 years old and a fifth grader at Walnut School. He has done many shows at the Depot theatre, fifteen to be exact. He recently was in The Music Man. His favorite plays were Peter Pan (Michael), Tommy (Little Tommy), and Beauty and the Beast (Ensemble). He is very excited to be in this show. Kyle likes to play guitar and play video games. He also likes to draw. Enjoy the show. Felix Sotelo Terry/TV Newsman/ Mr. Spencer/Ensemble Felix Sotelo- Terry/TV Newsman/Mr. Spencer/Ensemble Felix is proud to make his theatrical stage debut at The La Habra Depot, and would like to thank the company and Phil Miller for the grand experience. He is classically trained in Opera and Broadway styles and looks forward to future performance. He would like to dedicate his performances to his mother, Luisa Sotelo, his father up in heaven, and to his theatre group (you know who you are). Here’s looking at ya! Travis Taylor Tyler/Bunker/Ensemble Travis Taylor- Tyler/Bunker/Ensemble Travis Taylor, a LaHabra Depot first-timer, has been involved in the performing arts since he was 10 years old. In addition to being the founder/president of Azusa Pacific University's drama club, he had the privelage to play in such shows as Cyrano De Bergerac, Hello Dolly!, Little Shop of Horrors (Orin), Oklahoma, As You Like It, You Can't Take It With You (Kohlnkhov), Godspell, Wait Until Dark, as well as perform and organize his university's first all student run Broadway Review.

Opeing March 2006 at the La Habra Depot Theatre