October 29 – November 21, 2010 - Playhouse 22

Auschwitz Lullaby (Canada); Fiddler On The Roof (Perchick); A Christmas Carol (Original oneman
adaptation). Film: Shadows; Merlin-A Midwestern Tale. TV: Aesop's Shop. Special
thanks to Florence Birdwell, his amazing wife Malisa and their two beautiful children Mikaela
and Connor.
Allison McCabe (Susanna Wallcott) is from Sayreville and is a senior at the Middlesex County
Vo-Tech High School in East Brunswick where she majors in acting, but is taught all aspect of
Theatre. Professional Credits Include: The Truth About Sex (Daily Fiber Films). Educational
Credits: Does My Asteroid Look Fat In These Jeans? (2010 Senior Showcase by Novas Productions),
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mustardseed), The Other Side of Stick River Road
(Katy), Cameron’s Choice (Leslie). She has been Front of House Manager for both the 2010
Senior Showcase and Cleo Mack’s Discover Dance. She will also be part of the 2011 Senior
Showcase (Novas Productions) this upcoming year.
Sophia Navarrete (Betty Parris), 11, is currently a fifth grader at The Chapin School in Princeton
NJ. She is making her acting debut in The Crucible. Sophia is active in many activities
and enjoys lacrosse, water polo, and playing the piano. As a member of Trinity Church Choir
Princeton, Sophia has toured and performed in many venues including the National Cathedral
in Washington DC and with the American Classical Symphony Orchestra in NYC. She enjoys
spending time with her family, especially her brother Mateo, her sister Olivia, and her French
Bulldog, Humphrey.
Bob Nutter (Reverend John Hale) is delighted to be a part of Playhouse 22’s production of The
Crucible. Working with such a talented and enthusiastic director, cast and crew has made this
an exhilarating, and most enjoyable experience. Recent roles include: McNair in 1776 at
Plays-in-the-Park, Avram in Fiddler and Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd both with the North
Brunswick Adult Drama Group, and Dr. Berensteiner in A New Brain at Rutgers Cabaret Theatre.
Thanks as always to his loving wife Sharon and their two daughters Abigail and Julia for
their support.
Ken Paris (Ezekiel Cheever) was most recently seen in Playhouse 22's "How to Succeed in
Business Without Really Trying." He appeared in last season's "You Can't Take It With You"
and in Villager's Theatre's production of "A Few GoodMen." Long-time Playhouse 22 audiences
may remember him from the 80's and90's in "Dames at Sea," "Baby," "Sweet Charity,"
"Kiss Me, Kate," and many others he can't quite remember anymore.
Susan Schwirck’s (Rebecca Nurse) first role was a daffodil in a third grade production of
“Sleeping Beauty”. Since then she has assayed many parts, but never another botanical one.
Favorite roles include Daisy (“Driving Miss Daisy”), Mrs. Beckoff (“Torch Song Trilogy”),
Catherine Petkoff, (“Arms and the Man”), Laura (“Second Time Around”), Mrs. Baker (“Come
Blow Your Horn”), Anne Stanley (“Forty Carats”), Flo Owens (“Picnic”), Vita Louise (“Harvey”),
Ruth (“Blythe Spirit”), Betty Meeks (“The Foreigner”) and Bille Dawn (“Born Yesterday”).
When not treading the boards, Susan enjoys playing tennis, volunteering for Recording for the
Blind and Dyslexic, dancing of all sorts and life with Luke.
Quinn Shephard (Abigail Williams), 15, is thrilled to be performing at Playhouse 22 in her alltime
favorite show. Quinn made her stage debut at 5 years old, playing Princess Ying in PIP’s
The King and I. Since then, she has worked primarily in film; credits include "Harrison’s Flowers,"
"From Other Worlds," and "Assassination of a High School President." She received a
Young Artist Award nomination for her role as “Donna” in Warner Bros. "Unaccompanied Mi-