Photo: Ed Shea as Charlotte von Mahlsdorf in I Am My Own Wife (2009).

This is Ed's 6th moliere. He has directed The Imaginary Cuckold, The Learned Ladies, and Tartuffe, as well as acting in The Miser, The Misanthrope and now School for Wives. The staff of 2nd Story can attest to the fact that Ed is never happier than when he is wrestling with the challenges of Molière's masterpieces.

Photo: Eric Behr as Oronte in School for Wives (2010).

Goddard College 1970, BA Theatre Arts, Co Founder Magic Circle Theatre, 2nd Story roles include Henry Drummond in Inherit The Wind, Capt Keller in The Miracle Worker, Heck Tate in To Kill A Mockingbird and a blind blues singer with a talking dog. Not to mention the crazy German in Flea.

Photo: F. William Oakes as Theo in The Underpants (2010).

F. William Oakes (Notary) is proud to have appeared at 2nd Story in Desire Under The Elms (Peter), Waiting for Godot (Lucky), David Copperfield (Mikawber), Major Barbara (Snobby Price), Bus Stop (Dr. Lyman), Gross Indecencies (Queensbury), Fuddy Meers (Phil), The Belle's Stratagem (Hardy), The Front Page (Reporter), A Streetcar Named Desire (Card Player), To Kill a Mockingbird (Bob Ewell), The Underpants (Theo), and The Late Christopher Bean (Dr. Hagget). Mr. Oakes has also appeared in many productions at The Gamm Theatre, Perishable Theatre, Newgate Theatre and Providence Black Rep.

Photo: Gabby Sherba as Agnes in School for Wives (2010).

Credits include: Hamlet (Acorn Productions), The Good Woman of Setzuan & Assoc. Art. Dir. (Adaptive Arts), Whitman's Brooklyn (Artful Conspirators), and The Midtown International Theatre Festival. Backup artist for Ben Ruttenburg and the band, The Morrow. Member of the band Seemstress. She is delighted to return to 2nd Story.

Photo: Jeff Church as Tallant in The Late Christopher Bean (2010).

Jeff's first performance on the 2nd Story stage was as Tallant in this past summer's production The Late Christopher Bean. He is a senior in the RIC theatre department and founder of The Burbage Theatre Company, a small Providence based theater company. He would like to thank Ed Shea and 2nd Story for this incredible opportunity.

Photo: Paula Faber as Maudie Atkinson in To Kill A Mockingbird (2009).

Paula has been with the 2nd Story family since 2000. She not only has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some incredible actors, but also works in the office facilitating the day to day operation of the theatre and getting to know hundreds of patrons. Some highlights: Lee in Allergist's Wife, Gertie in Fuddy Meers and Maudie in Mockingbird.

Photo: Rendueles Villalba as Chrysalde in School for Wives (2010).

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Photo: Tom Roberts as Kolenkhov in You Can't Take It With You (2009).

Tom Roberts has worked with 2nd Story since 1981. Among many productions: School for Wives, You Can't Take It with You, The Front Page, A Flea in Her Ear, Auntie Mame, The Little Foxes, Mornings at Seven, Learned Ladies, The Dining Room, What the Butler Saw and Good Evening. When not on stage, Tom is a history professor at RISD.

Photo: Walter Cotter as Judge Taylor in To Kill A Mockingbird (2009).

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