Directed by Christopher O. Kidder

CAST

Abby DeSanto, Guitarist & Voice: Abby is thrilled to be working with Commedia Beauregard on The Jeweler’s Shop as her second official TC Theatre production. She is a recent graduate of Viterbo University, in Lacrosse Wisconsin, where she recieved a BFA in Theatre Performance; and since moving to the TC area, she has also appeared in the 2006 Fringe Festival show 12 Dancing Princesses (Minnesota Shakespeare Project) and as Rosalind in As You Like It (It’s About Time Theatre). She is most thankful to have this opportunity to revisit music through the guitar, which was until recently remained a private passion and hobby.

Clarence Wethern, "Adam": A native of New Orleans, Clarence holds a B.A. in Theatre & Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University. He performed extensively in Louisiana, and since arriving in Minnesota near the end of 2005, he has worked with nimbus theatre (Madmen and Specialists), Starting Gate Productions (The Boys in the Band; P.S. Your Cat is Dead!), ComedySportz (Minor League), and GTC Dramatic Dialogues.

Suzin Hoagland, "Teresa": Suzin attended Winona State University, where she studied theatre and performed in shows including The Taming of the Shrew (Bianca). This summer she played Agnes in I Do! I Do! This play, The Jeweler’s Shop, is Suzin’s first Commedia Beauregard production and her Twin Cities’ debut. She is grateful for the kindness and lessons the cast and crew have shown her. She would like to thank Mark, Megen, and her parents for their constant support.

Christopher Kehoe, "Andrew": Toy Story while onstage. He stands on the love and support of his family and friends. Christopher hopes you can cut through the hype and come see him in that "other" Pope show at the University this spring.

Kathryn Kupiecki, "Anna": Kathryn is excited to be in her first show with Commedia Beauregard. She recently appeared in Merchant of Venice with CalibanCo Theatre and in Baby with the Bathwater with Theatre Limina. She performs with the Mystery Café from time to time, as well as in local films such as Better Left Alone. Kathryn’s also worked with In the Basement Productions, nimbus theatre, Gremlin Theatre, Starting Gate Productions, & The Cromulent Shakespeare Company.

Brian Hesser, "Stephen": Brian  received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. He's been acting around town the past two years with the likes of Cromulent Shakespeare Company, Gremlin Theatre, Theatre Pro Rata, and Theatre Unbound. Recently he has added Scenic Designer and Director to his collection of hats, doing both for Cromulent, where he also serves as a board member, and as a founding member of the newly formed Behemoth Theatre Company.