Uh, oh, the jug... er, jig is up! Find out what the fuss is all about! From left, Tom Gall as Opec the Vulture, Karl Huppler as Professor Pembroke, Dane Holmes as Kelvin Dobbs and Emma Wilson as Penny Pembroke.
About the Cast:
Brian Bedard (Mr. Flam Bhey)
This is Brian’s fourth time on stage in Mantorville. He just played a villain in the June melodrama, A Schreck in the Night or Yes! We Have Nosferatu. Previously he was in Love, Sex and the I.R.S. and The Dastardly Diamond of Destiny. He also worked backstage for the eerie musical Nevermore. He is very active in local community theater and has been a part of over 20 productions all around SE Minnesota. He is a Web Developer for the University of Minnesota. He is an aspiring voice actor and writer.
Christine M. Boos (Granny)
Christine, from Rochester, was last seen on the Mantorville Theatre Company stage as Diana Desdemona in Lend Me a Tenor. Other productions on this stage include Blythe Spirit, Weekend Comedy, and Steel Magnolias. Christine is also involved with other area theaters: Rochester Repertory Theatre, Absolute Theatre, Rochester Civic Theatre, Theater du Jour, and Vertigo Theatre Factory. When not acting, Christine is an IT Application Architect at Mayo Clinic, supporting Research and the Epic Electronic Health Record. This is Christine's first Melodrama and she is having a blast! Enjoy the show!
Karl Huppler (Professor Orvis Pembroke)
Karl has worked with the Mantorville Theatre Company since 1980 - on stage, off stage, on board, volunteer off board (but never bored). His last project was working with other volunteers to rebuild our stage while we were all biding our time waiting for the chance to present live theatre again. It is great to be back on stage with a great cast, crew, and interactive audience!
Tom Gall (Opec the Vulture)
The first melodrama Tom was in was Greg Miller’s (playright of this show) Lament of the Lupine Lover or What’s the Big Hairy Deal? in 1996 as Orvis Pembrook. This show is the first with his daughter Madeline which has made for a great Father/Daughter summer adventure.
Madeline Gall (King Ramma Lamma Ding Dong)
The first show Madeline was in was Bugsy Malone Jr., a middle school show, when they were in 5th grade. This is their second melodrama, and this show has given them by far the most interesting role they’ve ever had. It’s been quite interesting getting to see their father’s acting as well.
Dane Holmes (Kelvin Dobbs)
Dane is a sophomore at Iowa State University who’s ready to put on an epic show tonight. He’s only home for the summer so enjoy it (or not, I won’t judge) while you can. He’s been in too many shows in high school to bother listing but the notable ones include his role as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast and Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. His hobbies include doing calculus like a nerd and chewing the same piece of gum for three hours. Now, with all that stuff that only his mother is going to read being said, Dane really hopes you enjoy the show.
Emma Wilson (Penny Pembroke)
Emma is a senior at Kasson-Mantorville high school. She previously appeared as Mrs. Fryer in Radium Girls, Charlotte Charlie in The Super Non-Heroes and Flora in Who Poisoned his Meatball? In her extra time she enjoys watching movies, drawing, decorating her room, and learning new languages!
Mary Wellner (Pianist)
Mary has been involved with the Mantorville theatre as a pianist off and on since 1982. With a degree in Piano Performance she has done many musical productions in Rochester and the surrounding area. She also has a piano studio, teaching pupils of all ages, and performs her jazz renditions at various venues in southeast Minnesota.
Cheryl Frarck (Director)
Cheryl has been involved with the Mantorville Theatre Company since 1977; Cheryl has written, acted, and directed at Mantorville, and she is delighted to bring Professor Pembroke's Predicament back to the stage with this talented cast.
Brian Bedard (Mr. Flam Bhey)
This is Brian’s fourth time on stage in Mantorville. He just played a villain in the June melodrama, A Schreck in the Night or Yes! We Have Nosferatu. Previously he was in Love, Sex and the I.R.S. and The Dastardly Diamond of Destiny. He also worked backstage for the eerie musical Nevermore. He is very active in local community theater and has been a part of over 20 productions all around SE Minnesota. He is a Web Developer for the University of Minnesota. He is an aspiring voice actor and writer.
Christine M. Boos (Granny)
Christine, from Rochester, was last seen on the Mantorville Theatre Company stage as Diana Desdemona in Lend Me a Tenor. Other productions on this stage include Blythe Spirit, Weekend Comedy, and Steel Magnolias. Christine is also involved with other area theaters: Rochester Repertory Theatre, Absolute Theatre, Rochester Civic Theatre, Theater du Jour, and Vertigo Theatre Factory. When not acting, Christine is an IT Application Architect at Mayo Clinic, supporting Research and the Epic Electronic Health Record. This is Christine's first Melodrama and she is having a blast! Enjoy the show!
Karl Huppler (Professor Orvis Pembroke)
Karl has worked with the Mantorville Theatre Company since 1980 - on stage, off stage, on board, volunteer off board (but never bored). His last project was working with other volunteers to rebuild our stage while we were all biding our time waiting for the chance to present live theatre again. It is great to be back on stage with a great cast, crew, and interactive audience!
Tom Gall (Opec the Vulture)
The first melodrama Tom was in was Greg Miller’s (playright of this show) Lament of the Lupine Lover or What’s the Big Hairy Deal? in 1996 as Orvis Pembrook. This show is the first with his daughter Madeline which has made for a great Father/Daughter summer adventure.
Madeline Gall (King Ramma Lamma Ding Dong)
The first show Madeline was in was Bugsy Malone Jr., a middle school show, when they were in 5th grade. This is their second melodrama, and this show has given them by far the most interesting role they’ve ever had. It’s been quite interesting getting to see their father’s acting as well.
Dane Holmes (Kelvin Dobbs)
Dane is a sophomore at Iowa State University who’s ready to put on an epic show tonight. He’s only home for the summer so enjoy it (or not, I won’t judge) while you can. He’s been in too many shows in high school to bother listing but the notable ones include his role as Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast and Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. His hobbies include doing calculus like a nerd and chewing the same piece of gum for three hours. Now, with all that stuff that only his mother is going to read being said, Dane really hopes you enjoy the show.
Emma Wilson (Penny Pembroke)
Emma is a senior at Kasson-Mantorville high school. She previously appeared as Mrs. Fryer in Radium Girls, Charlotte Charlie in The Super Non-Heroes and Flora in Who Poisoned his Meatball? In her extra time she enjoys watching movies, drawing, decorating her room, and learning new languages!
Mary Wellner (Pianist)
Mary has been involved with the Mantorville theatre as a pianist off and on since 1982. With a degree in Piano Performance she has done many musical productions in Rochester and the surrounding area. She also has a piano studio, teaching pupils of all ages, and performs her jazz renditions at various venues in southeast Minnesota.
Cheryl Frarck (Director)
Cheryl has been involved with the Mantorville Theatre Company since 1977; Cheryl has written, acted, and directed at Mantorville, and she is delighted to bring Professor Pembroke's Predicament back to the stage with this talented cast.
