Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” in Eisenhower Park

Richard Warren - PROSPERO

Richard has been directed by Nancy A. Herman at Eastbound Theater in Fireflies and Starry Night. Years ago, she also directed him playing Christian in Cyrano de Bergerac while he was at Darien High School. Now working primarily behind the scenes at Eastbound (with occasional roles in staged readings), Richard is excited to embark on his first foray into Shakespeare with this production. He thanks Nancy for always helping him find nuances and depth to his characters and is grateful to work with an incredibly talented cast and crew here. He adds special thanks to the Eastbound community for their support and to his wife, Eileen, for putting up with the time commitment of all his theater activities.

Tristan Lariccia - CALIBAN

Tristan is thrilled to be back at Eastbound Theatre after appearing as Spike in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a BA in Theatre and would like to thank his family and friends for their endless love and support.

Alicia James - ALONSO

Alicia is thrilled to return to her Shakespearean roots in The Tempest. Eastbound Theatre audiences may remember her from Silent Sky, A Streetcar Named Desire, and the upcoming Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. A native of Washington state, Alicia studied theater at Central Washington University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Previous forays into Shakespeare's works include Romeo and Juliet (twice), Twelfth Night, Taming of the Shrew, Two Gentlemen of Verona, As You Like It, The Merchant of Venice, and Much Ado About Nothing. She'd like to thank Nancy for this opportunity, and Matthew, Mark, Marci, Sandy, and Al for their love and continued support.

Emily Yates - ARIEL

Emily is excited to be working with Eastbound Theatre again after performing as Antigone in Antigone, Margaret in Silent Sky, and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other recent roles include Guildenstern in Hole in the Wall Theater’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead and Viola in Windham Theatre Guild’s Twelfth Night.

Ashley Rockwood - SEBASTIAN

Ashley is thrilled to return to Eastbound Theatre after appearing as Malvolio in Twelfth Night last year. Most recently, she appeared as Sister Robert Anne in Nunsense at The Wilton Playshop. Favorite past roles include Yonah in Children of Eden, the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, and Curley’s Wife in Of Mice and Men, among others. Ashley is deeply grateful for the love and support of her husband and children as she continues pursuing the work she loves. She holds a BFA from New York University.

Jack Delorenzo - FERDINAND

Jack is a stage automation engineer from Wenham, MA. He is thrilled to perform in his first full-scale theatrical production with the MAC. His previous theatrical appearances have been in the staged readings of Remembrance and Words from the Front. He hopes you have a whirlwind of a time, and enjoy the show!

Katelyn Winter - MIRANDA

The Tempest has always held a special place in Katelyn's heart, and she is so excited to bring this tale, and Miranda, to life with Eastbound Theatre. She was recently seen on stage at the MAC as Nina in Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike. Katelyn would like to thank her husband, Noah, for being so supportive and always refilling her water bottle. Many thanks to the cast, crew, & welcoming Eastbound community.

Leslie Jones - STEPHANO

Proving you’re never too old to risk humiliation on the community theater stage, Leslie is trying her luck again in The Tempest. Recent credits include Vanya, Sonya, Masha and Spike (Cassandra) at Eastbound; The Importance of Being Ernest (Miss Prism) with the Town Players of New Canaan and The Merry Wives of Windsor (Sir Hugh Evans) with Hudson Shakespeare. Thanks to Nancy, this talented cast and, especially, to my endlessly supportive family.

Molly McCullough - TRINCULO

Molly is delighted to return to summer Shakespeare with Eastbound in this magical island-adventure. Last year, she had the joy of playing Feste in Eastbound & Hudson Shakespeare’s collaborative production of Twelfth Night. Other recent credits with Eastbound include Outside Mullingar, Silent Sky, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She holds a BFA in Theater from Emerson College, Boston. She enjoyed performing sketch comedy with the Splinter Group and studied improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Training Center in NYC. She thanks her husband for all his love and support again and again.

Ethan J Sachs - ANTONIO

S.H. Lobodinsky - GONZALO

Sherwood is a Voice Actor and Stage Hypnotist. With 16 years of voice acting experience, Sherwood has produced audio books (Audible) and radio commercials (UK radio). He also wrote, directed, produced, and starred in The Paranormalist, a stage hypnosis show. Versatile, and intense in everything he does.

Bridget Fidler - ENSEMBLE

Bridget is delighted to be part of cast of The Tempest. Most recently she played Loretta in Hello, a one act in the East/West Play Fest. Acting since her teens, Bridget has played a variety of roles from the Black Cat in Pinocchio (Arena Players) to Golda Meir in Golda (Charter Oak Cultural Center). With deep gratitude to her family especially her mom, Gloria, who set the wheel in motion and her grandfather, William Israel, who saw something from the very beginning.

Emma Raymond - ENSEMBLE

Emma is thrilled to be joining this wonderful cast of the Tempest! She recently stage managed Eastbound's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Emma has been putting on shows in one way or another since she could talk and is so excited to return to the stage with this amazing group of thespians!

Julia Allen - ENSEMBLE

Julia is thrilled to be joining the MAC in her first Shakespeare performance! In the past, she worked with New Paradigm Theatre, a non-profit organization that promotes team building and collaboration with professional actors and musicians. Julia has been involved in multiple musicals including Peter Pan Reimagined, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Bye Bye Birdie, Footloose, Grease, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Outside of theatre, Julia enjoys drawing, baking, and karate.