VALENTINA SOUNDS is an Italian-born/Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter whose music influences draw inspiration from both continents. Raised as a classical pianist, she ditched Mozart for Led Zeppelin as a teen, performed in rock bands across Italy, and began writing songs soon after. Her bachelor’s degree in jazz performance from University of the Arts refined the art of composing, arranging, and producing. Her newest releases have been featured on WXPN and DE Public Media, Spotify and YouTube. Thanks to her recent releases (“Wake Me Up”, “Fun”, “Count Your Blessings”), Valentina won the Homey Award for Best Female Solo Artist of the Delaware Valley.

Valentina Sounds on Spotify
Valentina Sounds on YouTube

DEBBIE THOMPSON (Director) is having a wonderful time working with Chris, Marina, Suzy, Brian & Doug. She is extremely grateful for everyone who have been involved with ETC for the past 12 years!

DOUG TAGUE (Dan) is pleased to frolic again with the ETC folks. Previously, he appeared in 3 murder mysteries – most recently 2025’s Murder at the Fang-Tastic Fundraiser – as well the one-act Day One with ETC. Some other favorites include: Alabama Story (Garth Williams) at Old Academy Players, Sex Please, We’re 60 (Henry), Inherit the Wind,(Meeker) Four Weddings and an Elvis (Lou) at Village Players, To Kill a Mockingbird (Cunningham) at Narberth, and various roles in Old Academy’s Summer Shorts Bonanza (coming up shortly, hint hint!). Earlier, he performed improv with Playback and Full Circle Theater. Love to family, friends, and our volunteers!

MARINA ZECCARDI (Fran) is so excited to make her ETC debut in this hysterical 10-minute play. It has been a long time since she was in a show without singing! Marina has spent many years in musical theater playing a variety of characters or working behind the curtain for both Willow Manor Players (WMP) and Jenkintown Music Theater. She is proud to have been on the Board for WMP since 2012. When not around the theater, Marina spends all her time with her amazing husband, Rick, their wonderful kids and grandkids, and the crazy Limoncello Ladies.

BRIAN McKAY (Ted) made his first ETC appearance as Scrooge in December 2025. Brian has sung in cabarets with The Theatre Next Door, Playcrafters of Skippack, and Footlighters Theatre. His favorite roles include Narrator in Into The Woods (Methacton Community Theater), Melchior in Amahl And The Night Visitors (Delaware Valley Opera Company) and Eddie/Dr. Scott in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Playcrafters). Brian serves as a professional cantor at the National Shrine Of St John Neumann in Philadelphia and Annunciation BVM Catholic Church in Havertown. Brian works for Beasley Media Group/Philadelphia both as one of the “commerical/imaging production gurus” behind the scenes and as on-air talent at 92.5XTU.

SUZY MOORE (Liz) grew up in the wings while her Dad for many years acted with and led The Wyncote Players. After practicing law for 37 years, she retired in 2021, as counsel for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Suzy continues to enjoy singing with the Abington Choral Club and has followed her passions in acting, dance, flute and ice skating. Her acting career includes: Maggie in The Man Who Came to Dinner and several parts in ETC’s 2025 production of A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play. Suzy and husband Peter enjoy their home in Horsham, and spending time with their teenage grandchildren.

CHRISTINE FRY (Helen) is very happy to be back performing with Everybody’s Theater Company. Chris joined the Company in 2015 with no prior theater experience. Many wonderful people have taught her the “ropes” and helped her run lines! Needless to say, it has been a fabulous journey. Chris lives in Upper Dublin Township with her family and thanks them for their support.

SUSAN BROOM (Director) has directed plays and musicals for Lower Moreland High School, Kidz Stage, Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation and Chestnut Hill College. She congratulates Debbie, David, MeLinda, Janine and Georgette on 12 great years helming ETC.

KATE GUEST (Gloria) is grateful to be part of this talented cast and happy working with the divine director, Susan Broom. This is her fourth ETC production. Kate has been appearing in regional community theater productions since 1999. Favorite roles include Ma Strong (Urinetown at ETC), Hope Harcourt (Anything Goes), Tess (Crazy for You), Annie Oakley (Annie Get Your Gun), Aunt Sheila/Mimsy (It Shoulda Been You) and ensemble characters in She Loves Me, The Producers, The Addams Family Musical and Footloose. Many thanks to Dan for your love and support on and off stage.

JANET WASSER (Franny) is delighted to be working with ETC! Janet has performed around the Philadelphia area over the past 40 years. Some of her favorite roles include The Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, Mary Todd Lincoln in Mary Todd Lincoln: The Woman You Thought You Knew and Ruth in the Norman Conquest Trilogy. Next up-Indecorous Theatre’s As You Like It in July. Love to Martin and dear family!

DAN GUEST (Smith) is honored to be in another ETC production and on stage once again with his wife, Kate. Dan was last seen at ETC in 2024’s Urinetown (Senator Fipp). Dan was also in ETC’s First Flights: A New Works Showcase, but was very quiet as a “dead man” (Jane M. Lee’s All Sales Final). He’s enjoyed working again with infamous director Susan Broom and with Janet, Kate and Jeremy. Dan first started theater in 2004 and has enjoyed performing at Chestnut Hill College, KOP Players, Footlighters and Dramateurs at the Barn. He’s also branching out into the Barbershop Harmony Society as a member of the North Penn Harmony Barbershop Chorus.

JEREMY TOLL (Jones) is excited to return to the stage with ETC. Jeremy has participated in countless productions across the Delaware Valley over the years, both onstage and off. Sincere thanks and love to family and friends.
Jeremy is also playing DAD in All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun.

HANNAH ROSENBERG (Playwright) is a 12th‑grade student at Upper Dublin High School and is thrilled to see her first play produced. She originally wrote All Flowers In Time Bend Towards the Sun for her creative writing class, drawing inspiration from musicians Jeff Buckley and his father, Tim Buckley. While the play echoes themes from their lives, its events are entirely fictional. Beyond writing, Hannah is an active member of the Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track teams. She also enjoys playing guitar and exploring new ways to blend music and storytelling. She is grateful to everyone involved in bringing this production to life.

This is director NICOLE GERENYI’s second production with ETC. She was part of First Flights: A New Works Showcase as well. Nicole is the proud director, choreographer, and producer of Upper Dublin High School Theatre Department. She is grateful for the opportunity to once again bring UDTheatre, past and present, together with the community. Congratulations to Hannah on her work being produced!

SAM GUGLIELMI (Jeff) is a junior at Upper Dublin High School. He has been in Upper Dublin’s productions of Twelfth Night, Legally Blonde, Emma, and Hello, Dolly!. Sam Guglielmi has also appeared in Garagework’s Another Shot. Sam Guglielmi is a member of International Thespian Society Troupe 5900, and achieved the rank of Excellent on his 2026 Thespy Musical Theater duet submission. He has composed original pieces for multiple productions and has taught several castmates how to play the piano for their roles. In All Flowers… he’ll be playing the guitar and singing live, including a composition of his own.

KEIRA BUSH (Camelia (Cam)) is a sophomore at Upper Dublin High School. Some past productions at Upper Dublin High School include: Twelfth Night (Valentine), Jane Austen’s Emma (Emma), Legally Blonde, and Hello, Dolly!. As well as Chicago (Roxie), and Footloose (Rusty) at YSTC. Some of her achievements include winning Best Featured Actress at the 2025 Cappies for her role as Valentine in Twelfth Night, as well as being ranked Excellent and Superior for her 2026 solo and duet Thespy Musical Theater submissions. Up next for Keira is KOTA’s Mainstage production of Matilda The Musical in NYC, reimagined for the Off-Broadway stage (August 6 – 9, 2026 at Theatre Row).

JEREMY TOLL (Dad) is also appearing in Welcome to Paradise.

OSCAR TORRES (Brother) is in his sophomore year at Upper Dublin High School. He has been involved in a few Upper Dublin productions, some of which include: Jane Austen’s Emma (Robert Martian) & Hello, Dolly! (Policeman/waiter). He also performed in Garagework’s Another Shot (Barton) and was in Footloose (Coach) and Almost, Maine (Peat) at YSTC. Oscar is a part of Upper Dublin’s Orchestra and Sophisticated Strings as a Cellist and loves both playing and listening to music.

SETH SCHULMAN (Tim) Seth is also appearing in Stuffed by Jane M. Lee. 

JOSIE O’CONNELL (Agent) is excited to be back with Everybody’s Theater Company! In the early days of ETC she appeared in The Addams Family and Happy Days the Musical, and served as Assistant Stage Manager for Sweeney Todd. More recently she has acted with the Village Players of Hatboro (Wit, Arcadia, Little Women, Equivocation) and Langhorne Players (The Thanksgiving Play). She works as props supervisor at Upper Dublin High School and with audience services at Act II Playhouse.

ROBYNNE GRAFFAM (Director) is delighted to continue her work with ETC as part of tonight’s program. She has participated previously as an actor, singer, director and playwright, and she looks forward to many more shows to come! Thanks to Debbie, David, Georgette, Janine, Michelle and all the folks who make the magic happen, and especially to Skip and Austin for just being awesome.
Robynne’s play, Welcome to Paradise, is also part of Shorts and Sweets.

MATTHEW JOHNSON (Frank Hardy) is excited to make his debut with Everybody’s Theater Company. Matthew most recently played Max in Harmony Hearts’ staging of The Muppet Movie – A Screenplay Tribute; he’s also previously appeared as Dr. Bradley in The Man Who Came to Dinner and as Michael in Gram Scams, produced as part of Old Academy Players’ 2025 Summer One-Act Bonanza, along with Officer Pudney in Rumors and George Seacoal in Much Ado About Nothing, both during his time in college at La Salle University.

MARIO PINEIROS (Joe Hardy) is working on becoming a professional voice actor and has been training for it for about 3 years now. He has previously appeared in ETC’s It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play  and A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play. Mario is happy to be working with ETC again.

TANYA O’NEILL (Nurse Ratched), a proud Philly native, has had the pleasure of performing community theater over 20 years throughout the greater Philadelphia area, including productions with The Langhorne Players, The Stagecrafters Theatre, Grounded Theatre Company, and Theater in the X, and Jenkintown Music Theatre. She is delighted for her debut with ETC.

DAVID SWARTZ (Mr. Hardy) is new to ETC and is enjoying making frresh acquaintances. Most recently he has sung in several cabarets with The Savoy Company in Philadelphia and Town and Country Players in Buckingham. Last summer he appeared in T&C’s Titanic and next up he will be an off-stage assistant for their fall production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

JOEL ROSENWASSER (Director) is excited to be back directing with ETC bringing this iconic Durang comedy to the stage. Humor has always been central in Joel’s life and this play had him laughing at his first reading. Most recently, Joel directed Crossing Delancey at Allens Lane and The Diary of Anne Frank at PCS Theater. Favorite acting roles include Roger De Bris (The Producers), Moonface Martin (Anything Goes), Scarecrow (Wizard of Oz), Rooster (Annie), Chris (All My Sons), and Danny Zuko (Grease). Thanks to my awesome cast for cracking me up for months, the ETC staff for putting another great show together, and my family for supporting my theater endeavors!

This is ERIN HALL’s (Amanda) first show with ETC and hopefully not the last! Recently Erin performed in God of Carnage at Village Players of Hatboro, The Outsider at DCP, and The Diary of Anne Frank with Players’ Club of Swarthmore. Erin is grateful to work again with Joel as her director, and to meet such fun and talented people in this cast. Enjoy!

MATTHEW CARTER (Lawrence) is excited to make his debut at Everybody’s Theater Company! His previous roles include Dracula in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Curio Theater, Sam in Crossing Delancey at Allen’s Lane, and Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet at Drama Group of Germantown. He has most recently directed Witch and Hamlet at PCS Theater. He would like to thank his partner Daniel for all his love and patience. He would also like to thank his daughter Marceline and his son Verso who are his flesh and blood and also are animals.

CHRISTOPHER CASTAGNA (Tom) is so excited to be performing with Everybody’s Theater Company! A classically trained actor, Christopher’s recent stage credits include: Billy Gets a Bloody Nose at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center, Mercury and All in the Timing with Fever Dream Repertory, People, Places, and Things at the Plays & Players Theatre, and The Normal Heart with EgoPo. His latest film, I Promise, is currently in post-production. He would like to give a special thanks to his friends and family.

CHLOE RICHTER (Ginny) is excited to be making her ETC debut in For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls. Her previous credits include The Crucible (Ensemble), Romance of a Tell-Tale Heart (Various Roles), Dracula: a Feminist Revenge Fantasy (Lucy Westenra), After The Blast (Carrie/Mija), The Real Thing (Charlotte), The Trojan Women (Chorus), Dog Sees God (Marcy), and The Children’s Hour (Mrs. Tilford). She continues to sharpen her skills and is involved in training programs at the Walnut Street Theater and Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. She would like to thank her friends, family, and partner Andrew, for their overwhelming support and encouragement.

JANINE MOYER BUESGEN (Director) is a theatre artist and educator with over 35 years of experience. She’s contributed to every ETC production since the company’s inception. In addition to running ETC’s website, Janine is the creator of CreativeDrama.com, a resource for teacher-directors. Janine holds a BA in Drama and Education from Catholic University and Master of Arts in the Humanities (with distinction) from Arcadia University. She serves as President of the Upper Dublin Library Board of Directors. In her free time, Janine enjoys spending time with her husband Joe and son Xavier.

LEIGH COLLINS (Guide) is absolutely thrilled to be back with ETC for Shorts and Sweets! They have previously performed in ETC’s Spooktacular Halloween Cabaret and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Peaseblossom). They’ve also performed as a Singing Entertainer at Eastern State Penitentiary’s Halloween Nights. When they aren’t on stage, they are usually working behind the scenes in both stage management and prop design. Leigh would thank to thank their friends and family for their continuous support!

SETH SCHULMAN (Bill) is thrilled to perform in Stuffed and All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun. He has previously performed in ETC’s radio productions of Miracle on 34th Street and A Christmas Carol as well as for senior communities as part of the All Hams on Stage ensemble. Seth wishes to thank Georgette, Janine, Nicole, and Debbie for giving him this opportunity and his wife, Joyce, for allowing him to indulge in his acting fantasy.

Director SAMMI KUHL (she/her) is JUST thrilled to have the gang back together. After 7 years, working in NYC hospitality and improv, Sammi returned to Philly in 2020 where she dove headfirst back into theatre; directing, choreographing and performing for local schools and community theatres. Recent production credits include: The Barn Playhouse: She Loves Me (dir.), Something Rotten (chor.), Willow Manor Players: Elf (chor.), Jenkintown Music Theatre: Bright Star (chor.), Colonial Middle School: Mean Girls Jr., Descendants, Camp Rock (chor.), WolfPAC: Matilda (dir/chor.), Newsies Jr. (chor.), The Wizard of Oz (chor.). Thanks to the cast and production team!

JENN SMITH (Beth France) returns to the stage after choreographing three shows last year (Spring Awakening, Avenue Q and Nunsense). Recent productions include Barefoot in the Park (Corie), Bright Star (Lucy Grant),   Elf (Jovie), She Loves Me (Ilona Ritter), and First Date (Casey). Thanks to my mom for putting up with me and for being my rock.

CHRISTOPHER BETZLER (Peter France) is excited to be making his ETC debut with such an amazing group of friends! Chris would just like to thank his cast and director for their hard work and ridiculousness at rehearsals. Recent credits include Houdini (Ragtime) at Jenkintown Music Theatre, Steven Kodaly (She Loves Me) at the Barn, Chip Tolentino (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), and Aaron (First Date) at Methacton Community Theatre. He also made his directorial debut this fall with the amazing cast and crew of Spring Awakening at Narberth Community Theatre. Chris would like to shoutout his wife Mary Beth and daughter Sylvie for all of their love and support.

TONY DECARLO (Officer Burell) is excited to make his debut at ETC. A veteran of the stage, Tony has performed in numerous productions over many years. Recent productions include Barefoot in the Park (Victor Velasco) at Steel River Playhouse, Shrek the Musical (Donkey), We Will Rock You (Buddy), A Murder Is Announced (Rudi Scherz/Sergent Mellors), Nice Work If You Can Get It (Cookie McGee), She Loves Me (Sipos), Rock of Ages (Ensemble), Legally Blonde (Professor Callahan), Something Rotten (Nostradamus), First Date (the Waiter), and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Vice Principal Panch), all at the Barn Playhouse.