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Crimes of the Heart

by Beth Henley
directed by
Terry Dodd
Apr. 17 - May 17, 2008

Crimes of the Heart
by Beth Henley
directed by Terry Dodd

Cast
Lenny MaGrath
....... Laura Norman
Chick Boyle
....... Susan Scott
Doc Porter
....... Nils Swanson
Meg MaGrath
....... Megan Van De Hey
Babe Botrelle
....... Emily Paton Davies
Barnette Lloyd
....... Brian J. Brooks

 

 

 


Megan Van De Hey, Laura Norman and Emily Paton Davies

Reviews

Cast & Crew

Production Photos



Laura Norman – Lenny MaGrath
Laura earned her B.A. in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting from the University of Northern Colorado/ She is grateful for the opportunity to work with Terry, Emily, and Megan again, as well as the rest of this amazing cast. Laura most recently appeared as Wren in Modern Muse Theatre Company’s regional premier of A Body of Water (Winner of the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama by Westword’s Best of Denver). She was last seen here at the Vic as Valarie in The Weir (Nominated for Best Actress in a Play - Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards). Other favorite roles include Harper in Angels in America - I and II (Winner for Best Actress in a Drama– Denver Post Ovation Award and Westword’s Best of Denver), Molly in The Smell of the Kill, and Stephanie in O Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie. She worked with numerous theatre companies in Colorado, including Bas Bleu Theatre Company, Paragon Theatre company, Shadow Theatre Company, The Avenue Theatre, Theatreworks, Next Stage, South Suburban Theatre Company, and The Playwright Theatre. Love and gratitude to her supportive family and friends, especially to James..

Susan Scott – Chick Boyle
Susan is a proud Colorado native most recently seen on stage as Bobbi in Some Girl(s) with Firehouse Theatre Company; Betty, Swift and Mrs. Trotsky in All in the Timing with Modern Muse Theatre Company, and as Dawn in the Miners Alley Playhouse production of Lobby Hero. Prior to that, she gushed in the ensemble of Almost, Maine at the Aurora Fox, and played Amy in the premiere of Someone Else’s Life with Conundrum Productions. Susan also portrayed Ceres, Psyche, Pomona and other ensemble roles in the long running regional premiere of Mary Zimmerman's Metamorphoses at the Avenue Theatre (Denver Post Ovation Award for “Best Drama” and “Best Ensemble” 2004). Other favorite roles include; Nurse Higgins in Land of the Dolls, Faith in the staged reading of the U.S. Theatre Project’s Columbinus, Rachel in Reckless, Kim in Patient A, Anna in Burn This, Melissa in Love Letters and Carol in Oleanna. Susan received a B.A. in Theater from Colorado State University.
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Nils Swanson – Doc Porter
Nils has been performing in Denver theatre now for over 20 years. He was last seen as the title character in The Vic’s production of Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol. Nils is happy to be a part of this fun filled productions. Special thanks to the cast and crew and mostly Brian, Rita, my parents, and God. Thanks All.
Megan Van De Hey – Meg MaGrath
Megan is excited to be at the Denver Vic for the first time. Recent Denver credits include: Patsy Cline in Always, Patsy Cline and Woman #2 in I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at Town Hall Arts Center, the World Premiere of Mall-Mart The Musical at Curious Theatre, Smell of the Kill at The Avenue and Party Of One at The Playwright Theatre. Prior to performing in Denver, Megan spent 7 years working in and around the Chicago area. Megan is a three-time Chicago Joseph Jefferson Award Nominee for Outstanding Leading/Supporting Actress, and this last year was nominated for a Denver Post Ovation Award for her work in Smell of the Kill. Megan can be heard on the original cast recording of the musical Madame X and was featured in the opening act of Russell Crowe's band 30-Odd-Foot-of-Grunts at the Chicago House of Blues.
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Emily Paton Davies – Babe Botrelle
A member of Paragon Theatre’s ensemble since 2004, Emily has performed with theatres throughout Denver including the Aurora Fox, the Avenue Theatre, Germinal Stage, Littleton Town Hall, Modern Muse and Theatre Group. In 2007, Emily received the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Henry Award for Outstanding Actress In A Play for her work in Paragon’s production of Frankie and Johnny in the Claire de Lune. Named the Rocky Mountain News' Top Actress for 2004, Emily has also received four Denver Post Ovation Award nominations over the years. She thanks Terry for reuniting her with her “sisters” on this project, and sends her love to TWB and to her big brother, Evan.
Brian J. Brooks – Barnette Lloyd
Brian is a theater graduate from The University of Northern Colorado, Brian has appeared in numerous Denver shows over the past year. Typically acting for The Denver Victorian Playhouse, Brian has also interned with stage crews at The Denver Center. Favorite credits include Actor# 4 in Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Edmund in A Murder is Announced, Juror#12 in 12 Angry Men, Leduc in Incident at Vichy, Dan in Closer and Jim Shiply in 21A. Brian is honored to be working with Terry once again. Thanks to my friends and family. Brian would also like to note what a privilege it was to work with some of the most talented women he's ever done a show with.
Terry Dodd - Director
Terry’s past productions at the Denver Vic as director include: Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol; The Weir; Twelfth Night; The Holdup and The Voice of the Prairie. Other recent productions include: Of Mice and Men (Arvada); The Caretaker (Paragon); The Smell of the Kill (Avenue); Man from Nebraska (Lake Dillon); Lobby Hero (Miner's Alley); A Raisin in the Sun (Arvada) and Angels in America - Perestroika (Bas Bleu). Upcoming projects include; The Hot L Baltimore (environmental - Barth Hotel) opening mid-July.
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Production Crew
Director
Terry Dodd
Assistant Director/Stage Manager
Jessica Green
Scenic Design
Sarah Roshan
Lighting Design
Karalyn Star Pytel
Sound Design
El Armstrong
Costume Design
Susan Lyles
Graphic Design
Dell Domnik
Set Construction
Wade P. Wood
Darren Smith
Ed Fronhieser
Nils Swanson
Scenic Painters
Sarah Roshan
Vanessa Bowie
Executive Producer
Wade P. Wood
Associate Producer/House Manager
Lorraine J. Wood
Media Contact/Publicist
Gloria Shanstrom
Ushers
Colorado Ushers


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