My Fair Lady Cast Bios

Anthony Arnao III (Chorus) is enjoying his first show with MCT. Previously he was in such shows as Fiddler on the Roof, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and The Wizard of Oz. Anthony likes to play in his punk rock band, Ruin 59, and have a good time. 

Julie Bookhamer (Flower Girl/Chorus) has been involved in various community theatre productions as well as shows throughout high school and college. This is her first musical with MCT. 

Bonnie Carl (Mrs. Hopkins/Chorus) has performed both on-stage and in the pit of numerous musical productions. She was “Edna” in The Prisoner of Second Avenue, “Mrs. Paroo” in MCT’s The Music Man, and plays the viola in the Audubon Symphony Orchestra. 

Gary Carl (Cockney Quartet/Chorus) has previously appeared in MCT’s The Music Man, as “Mr. Green” in Clue: The Musical, and most recently as “Simeon” in Joseph. He also plays the French horn in the Audubon Symphony Orchestra. 

Bruce Char (Servants Chorus) has appeared in the chorus of the Gilbert and Society of Chester County and Forge Theater. He thanks MCT and his family for making this opportunity possible.  

Kelly Conner (Lady Boxington/Chorus) - Although Kelly has assisted “behind-the-scenes” with eight MCT productions, this is in her first MCT performance on-stage! She would like to thank her MCT friends for their pointers and suggestions and her family for their support with her endeavors!! 

John Corkum (Bartender/Prof. Zoltan Karpathy) – This is John’s sixth show at MCT, which included playing “Daddy Warbucks” last summer in Annie. He would like to send special thanks to his family and love to Alice for her unending support. 

Martha Corkum (Chorus) – This is Martha’s seventh show with MCT. She also plays the cello and baritone horn. She has been taking dance for five years. She enjoys sharing the stage with her daddy.

 Joan Detwiler (Mrs. Eynsford-Hill) was in the first MCT production of My Fair Lady and is happy to be part of this recent production. She thanks her husband for his patience during her hectic rehearsal schedule!

 Mark Dobbins (Jamie) is a recent graduate of Methacton High School, and one of three winners of this year’s MCT scholarship. Next year he will be attending NYU for theater.

 Michael Dobbins (Cockney Quartet/Lord Boxington/Chorus) – Michael has been involved with MCT for eight years. My Fair Lady marks his fourteenth appearance on stage. He would like to thank his wife, Michelle, for all her support of both him and MCT, and his daughter, Cara, for dragging him into the theater scene eight years ago.

Gary Gilbert (Henry Higgins) – This is Gary’s first appearance with MCT.  His recent community performances include “Sky Masterson” in Guys and Dolls and “Gabriel” in Two from Galilee. He is a father of three and runs a software firm in Wyneote, PA. He would like to thank his own “Fair Lady”, Rosina, for her love and support. 

Lizzy Gormisky (Chorus) – This is Lizzy’s second play with MCT. Her first being Babes in Toyland. Lizzy takes voice and piano lessons and participates in different choirs. She is in sixth grade at Epiphany.

Jane Rinehart-Greaser (Mrs. Higgins) – It has been twenty years since Jane first graced the MCT stage as leading lady, “Magnolia Hawkes” in Showboat. Jane would like to thank MCT for making all her dreams come true these past years, and for their kindness in welcoming her back as Mrs. Higgins. 

Brittany Hembrick (Chorus) is a fifth grader at Arrowhead Elementary. She enjoyed playing “Polly” in the MCT’s production of Babes in Toyland. 

Don Henry (Butler/Chorus) has previously appeared on MCT’s stage in Carousel, Little Town of Christmas, Annie, and most recently, in Bus Stop. He lives in Eagleville with his wife Kathy and his daughter Emma. Don also serves as the webmaster for the Norristown Chorale (www.norristownchorale.org).

 Paul Kerper (Freddy Eynsford-Hill) This is Paul’s first show with MCT. Paul’s favorite past roles have been as “Curly” in Oklahoma!, “Billy” in Carousel, and “Samuel” in Pirates of Penzance.

 Vineet Kochhar (Hoxtan Man/Chorus) is excited to be involved for the first time with MCT. In the daytime, he is a communications engineer. He enjoys singing and has been an avid karaoke enthusiast for over ten years.

Tione Kormanik (Mrs. Pearce) is happy to be back at MCT as Mrs. Pearce. She last played the role of “Miss Hannigan” in Annie. Seems cranky older women are her thing! Thanks to her friends and family.

 Cara Anne Miller (Eliza Doolittle) is no stranger to MCT. She has been seen in such roles as “Nancy” in Oliver, “Julie” in Carousel, “Grace Farrell” in Annie, and “Sister Mary Leo” in both Nunsense I and II. She recently graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. After this summer show she is heading to New York City. She sends thanks to her family and Alan for their support.

 David Moyer (Footman/Chorus) – This is David’s ninth show for MCT (thirteenth overall). He was last seen in MCT’s Joseph (Dan). He praises God for his talent and dedicates his performances to his dad.

 Christine Pierce (Selsey Woman/Chorus) - This is Christine’s second show with MCT. In addition to being involved with community theaters, she has been dancing for eight years and singing for six.

 Joey Randall (Chorus) – This is only Joey’s second performance on-stage, but she has helped back-stage for five shows.

 Julie Randall (Chorus) is a sophomore at Perkiomen Valley High School. This is her seventh production with MCT. Her best role was the “Wolf” in The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast. She would like to thank her family and friends for supporting her.

 Brian Schwartz (Harry/Cockney Quartet) is directing this season’s holiday show, Narnia. He will also be appearing in Arsenic and Old Lace as “Mortimer Brewster”. Please come see them!

 Bill Shimer (Alfred P. Doolittle) is no stranger to MCT having previously appeared in The Music Man, Oliver, Carousel, and Annie. He has thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work this wonderful cast and production staff. Thanks to his lovely wife, Beth, and daughters Becca and Cyndi for all their support.

 Kierstin Teske-White (Servants Chorus) received the “Sid Macleod Award for Excellence in Drama” this June. She has also appeared in MCT’s Carousel, Annie, Babes in Toyland, and The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast.

 David Yashin (Cockney Quartet/Chorus) – This is David’s second MCT production. He played the Jamaican brother in Joseph. He wants to thank Bill Shimer, Jaime Ciabattoni, and his family for all the rides.

 Nicole Young (Flower Girl/Chorus) has been involved with a variety of productions including The Music Man and Oklahoma. To her family and friends: “Thanks for all the support.”

 Ed Zeiser (Colonel Pickering) – This is Ed’s fourth appearance with MCT having beenseen previously in Carousel (“Starkeeper”), Annie (“Lt. Ward”, “Morganthau”) and Bus Stop (“Dr. Lyman”). Other favorite roles include “Lou” in Breaking Legs, “Maraczek” in She Loves Me, and the eponymous “Finian” in Finian’s Rainbow.