MARION CRAIN Laurie Hardy Laurie is overjoyed to be on stage again, especially working once more with Thom.  Despite art imitating life somewhat here (aging actors always looking for the next show) this is yet another challenging role.  Some past roles include Maria Callas (Master Class) M’Lynn (Steel Magnolias) Clairee (Steel Magnolias) Dotty Otley (Noises Off!) Mrs. Peachum (Threepenny Opera)  Ethel  Thayer (On Golden Pond) Amanda (The Glass Menagerie)…are you seeing the pattern here?  Before the enforced hiatus, Laurie had been performing on area stages almost continuously for 15ish years.  When not rehearsing, performing and/or studying lines she supports her husband’s barbershop chorus habit, and sometimes pretends to be a responsible adult.  None of this could happen without the aiding and abetting from family and friends, whom I thank from the bottom of my voluminous makeup kit.  As always, Papa, this curtain call is for you!

RICHARD CRAIN Thom Carroll Thom Carroll (Richard Crain) is making his first appearance on the Kelsey Theatre stage and with Maurer Productions.  Thom was born on Boston, MA and spent a good portion of his 20’s as an actor in that city. He then took a 34 year theatrical sabbatical to attend to family and career.  He made a return to theatre in 2018 at Somerset Valley Players appearing as John in Calendar Girls, David in Rehearsal for Murder, Mike in Legally Grey (opposite the amazing Laurie Hardy), and most recently as Judge Gaffney in Harvey. He has also been seen as Efram in Circle Players’ production of The Nance, and as Tom in Center Players’ production of Dinner with Friends.   Thom thanks his wonderful director Judi Parrish for the opportunity; Jennifer Boutros and our terrific crew for their hard work and professionalism. And a very special thank you Laurie for being the greatest stage wife, and, once again, putting up with his nonsense. Thom is the very proud father of Rachel and Emily. And he shares the remainder of his time with the beautiful and brilliant Mary Jane Carroll, who has earned a special place in Heaven for that duty.