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The Cast of

Directed and Designed by
John Doyle

Jered McLenigan (Hamlet, Iago, Puck):Thrilled to the gills to be risin' up and Shakesploitating at the Fringe, Jered has most recently appeared at the Center Theatre as Sancho in MAN OF LA MANCHA. A veteran of Iron Age Theatre, Jered's performance as John Merrick in THE ELEPHANT MAN recently earned him a Barrymore nomination for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Play. Other credits include Nathan Hale in THE INTERROGATION OF NATHAN HALE at last year's Fringe, Buddy in the critically acclaimed THE DIVINERS, and Evans in the Barrymore nominated TERRA NOVA. Upcoming productions include Ibsen's THE LADY FROM THE SEA with The Lantern Theater Company, followed by Mum Puppettheatre and Act II Playhouse's co-production of THE LADY IN THE VAN.
Steve Hatzai (The Gravedigger, Kept Down Brother, Phat Ho, Ghost): Steve has appeared onstage at the Folger Theatre in Washington, the 45th St. Theatre in Manhattan, at InterAct, Iron Age, Society Hill Playhouse, Peoples Light and Theatre, Hedgerow and Villanova Theatre in Philadelphia and at Touchstone Theatre and the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival in the Lehigh Valley. His most recent performances include Phil Hogan in Iron Age Theatre’s “A Moon for the Misbegotten”, Buffalo Bill in “Annie Get Your Gun for Muhlenberg Summer Music Theatre, Uncle Petey in Blue Selkies world premier of “Tarry Flynn”, Gene Glimmer in “Side Man” for the Theatre Outlet and Fred in “Grave Concerns” for the Strawberry One Act Festival in NYC
Krissy Johnson (Gertrude, Nurse, Cracked Out Trina): Krissy received a Bachelor of Music from Trinity University in San Antonio followed by a Master of Music in vocal performance from the University of Houston. She then moved to New Yourk City, where she pursued a career as a professional singer and actress. Off Broadway credits include MURDERED BY THE MOB, FORGOT TEN BROADWAY, and the WWOW RADIO MYSTERY HOUR. Regional Credits include HOUDINI at the Goodspeed Opera House, ZORRO, DAVID DANCES, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Burt Reynolds Theatre in West Palm Beach, FL. A resident of the Philadelphia area for the past couple of years, she most recently performed with the Philadelphia Children’s Theatre in ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, and this past Fall finished her first independent film, FRAYED, which will be released later this year. She is currently a member of the Philadelphia Singers, the resident chorus of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Chris Graziano(Rodrigo, Friar, Rozencrantz): : Chris is no stranger to the theater. Recent on-stage performances include HALF THE RENT IN AMERICA, and the Center Theatre's MAN OF LAMANCHA. Other credits include pit-orchestra work for various companies in the Philadelphia area. Some shows include THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS; HONK!; The '03 Philadelphia Fringe Festival's highly acclaimed MAD COW MUSICAL; LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and a very special production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. This is Chris' first production with Iron Age.
Jerry Rudasill (Othello, Fortinbras, Benvolio): Jerry has been a "West Phillystine" since 1995. He recently appeared this summer as Feste in the Philadelphia Shakespeare Festival's Young Professional Company production of 12th Night, and can be seen performing on occasion with The Waitstaff, a local sketch comedy troupe of which he is an extended ensemble member. Outside of the theater he is an IT Support Specialist for the University of Pennsylvania. Jerry is a Saggitarrius and enjoys the color green.
David Yashin (Tre, Lady Capulet, Guildenstern): David is currently a junior theatre major at Rider University. He is also an official, active member of Alpha Psi Omega. David has performed at such theatres as The Walnut Street Theatre, The NY State Theatre, The Delaware Valley Opera Co. and The Montgomery County Culture Center. He would like to thank his family, friends and teachers for their constant support.
Frances Calter (Desdemona, Ophelia) Franny is happy to be working with The Centre Theatre again. Since her graduation from Styracuse University, Frances has worked professionally both onstage and off in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and her personal favorite, Grand Forks, North Dakota. When not onstage, she can be found teaching the Young Actors Workshop at the Montgomery Theater. She would like to thank her cousins for the support and the website.
Edgar B. Herwick III (Laertes, Polonius, Cassio, Lord Capulet) A native son of Frackville, PA, Edgar now calls Philadelphia home, where he enjoys working as a director, actor, and musician. He co-composed the music and co-stared in "MadCow Musical", seen at the 2003 Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Other credits include extensive work with Plays and Players Theater as a performer and director, as well as stage and screen work with various companies in Philadelphia, Denver, and Galway, Ireland. He can be seen regularly performing as a member of Philly’s premiere sketch comedy troupe: The Waitstaff.
Markus L. Zanders (Claudius, Balthazar, Thug) Markus is a vertran of Iron Age Theatre performing as Oats in the Barrymore Nominated TERRA NOVA and as Carlson in OF MICE AND MEN. Although he hails from the Philly area and is a graduate of Temple University, Markus has tramped across the states performing at the Blue Ridoe Theater Festival in the Complete History of America…. Abridged and with JMTWSRKS Theater Company in Pittsburgh performing IT's A WONDERFUL LIFE and LITTLE ROCK. He's also toiled as a Mad Scientist in San Diego California and can be seen in television ads across the country as "The Goodwill Guy." for Goodwill Industries. He was part of the world premiere production of I'll Be Seeing You at the Kimmel Center. He is an aspiring teacher and has been Improvisation Instructor with the Kids: Heart of the Arts program at the Montgomery County Cultural Center.
Kate McLenigan (Assistant Director): Kate McLenigan was last seen here at the Centre Theatre as Aldonza in MAN OF LAMANCHA and Mags in The East Coast Premire of Sky Girls. Previous roles have included Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Ruth in BOOK OF DAYS, Jennie Mae in THE DIVINERS, and Lula in DUTCHMAN. She also serves as the scenic artist for The Centre Theatre and has painted for productions including THE ELEPHANT MAN, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE DIVINERS, OF MICE AND MEN, TERRA NOVA, and A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN. She also paints murals for homes and businesses and holds a B.A. in Theatre and Fine Arts from Seton Hill College.

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