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Who's Who in the Cast

 

Cindy Hartog- Kitty Marino

Cindy is thrilled to be performing tonight with so many friends and family at NewBrook Kitchen, her daughter’s restaurant and her home away from home. Cindy is a classically trained actress, having studied at RADA in London, the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She has performed in many CT Community Theatres over the past 30 years, but her favorite role to date is to be GiGi (grandma) to her 10 month old grand daughter, Emi! Thanks to Danielle for the chance to play with you all tonight and thanks to the cast and crew for making it a blast!

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Glenn Packman- Slippery Sid Morietti/Vinnie "The Ghost" Marino

Glenn is a resident of Wilton, and a graduate of the Theater Arts program at Drew University as well as a former Artistic Board member at the Theatre of NOTE in Los Angeles.  Locally, he’s appeared at the Carriage House Arts Center in Norwalk in 16 different shows, including performing as Riff Raff in “The Rocky Horror Show”, Gary in “I Hate Hamlet”, Mr. Martin in “Poseidon! An Upside-Down Musical”, as well as pretty much the entire supporting cast in both “Sistah Act” and “The Cluesual Suspects”.  Some of his other acting credits include Huey in “Italian-American Reconciliation” at the Wilton Playshop, Arkadi in “A Month in the Country” at the Darien Arts Center, and Mr. Velasco in “Barefoot in the Park” at Curtain Call in Stamford.  As a writer, he penned “The Great American Breakdown”, which was produced in New York, LA and various regional theatres.  He’s also done a few commercials and a really bad made-for-PBS film that he flatly refuses to identify.  His true love, however, is improv; he’s a co-owner / performer at ComedySportz - New York, which performs short-form improv as a sporting event, and is part of a national chain.  He’s especially proud to have co-coached Connecticut’s first ComedySportz High School League, which took the stage at Wilton High School in January of 2024. Go Blue Team!

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Lori Holm- Siren Stiletto

Lori is thrilled to be a part of tonight’s roaring 20’s fun especially along side her husband, Bulldog! When not coordinating CPS’s gifted program, Lori is busy at her business- The Arts at Angeloria’s and is presently producing, set designing, and costuming “Little Women”. On stage, Lori’s favorite roles include Maria von Trapp in SOUND OF MUSIC, Crazy Amy in COMPANY,  Narrator in OUR TOWN (all at Steeple Players); Claire in RUMORS, Miss Prism in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Abby Brewster in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (all at Castle Craig Players);  Shirley in DISASTER (Connecticut Theatre Company); Trenna in RING OF FIRE (Landmark Community Theatre); Guinevere in CAMELOT, Mame in MAME, Alaura Kingsley/Carla Haywood in CITY OF ANGELS, Donna Sheriden in MAMMA MIA!, and Sister Amnesia in NUNCRACKERS (all at A@A’s). Lori wishes to thank Danielle, Cindy, and Newbrook Kitchen for the chance to have some fun performing. To my castmates: Break legs, al

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Carin Freidag- Mable Merlot

Carin is excited to be at the inaugural murder mystery at Newbrook Kitchen!  Her last role in this type of show was in Nursery Crimes as Little Bo Peep in NY.  Carin has been seen in numerous shows in lower Fairfield County.  A few favorites include Annabelle in George Washington Slept Here, Cora in Calendar Girls, Mrs. Swettenham in A Murder Is Announced and Glendine in Wedding Belles.  Thank you to Danielle for having us, Cindy and Susan.  XO Jeff & Megan!

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Bob Filipowich - Jack O’Malley
Bob has been performing primarily in the Fairfield County area theaters for more than 4 decades. Favorite roles have included “Moonlight and Magnolias” David O Selznik, “Moon Over Buffalo” George, “Pippin” Leading Player, “La Cage” Georges, “Damn Yankees” Applegate, “Drowsy Chaperone” Aldolpho, “Music Man” Harold Hill, “Chicago” Billy Flynn, “Spamalot” Sir Robin, “Peter and the Star Catcher” Black Stache and “She Loves Me” Steven Kodaly to name just a few. He most recently played King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar for Spotlight Stage Company before being asked to play with this company of talented who dunnits! Thanks Chef Danielle for the fun experience. Enjoy!

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Ed Rosenblatt - Captain Bulldog

Ed is happy to be a part of this special dinner theater production of Speakeasy.  Ed has been performing, directing and music directing  and creating theatrical productions for over 30 years. His greatest pleasure is the opportunity to perform with his wife and love of his life, Lori Holm.

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Susan Cassidy- Director

In a variety of roles, (Acting, Directing, Producing) Susan has worked extensively at Eastbound Theater (Milford), Fairfield Community Theater,  Wilton Playshop, and Polka Dot Playhouse (Bridgeport), to name a few favorites.
Absolutely thrilled to be working with friends both old and new, Susan is grateful to be part of this first (hopefully) Murder Mystery at Newbrook Kitchen.  Thank you, Cindy and Danielle for bringing us together.
This (and every) theatrical endeavor is done in memory of her husband John, who’s love of acting and all things theater first brought them together 24 year ago. 

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