Company Biographies

Sky Bennett (Jacques) is continuing the legacy started by his sisters. After his performance in last year's Shakespeare, Sky couldn't wait to return for his second Walker Drama production. Drama II

Laura Anne Cotney (Simone) has enjoyed her first Walker Drama production. She is currently active in W.I.T. and hopes to continue her association with Walker Drama. Drama I

Kimberly Daniel (Mariane) a sophomore, is enjoying her second role in a Walker Drama production. Kimberly wonders if wrapping a live snake around her neck will enhance her recognizeability… Drama II

David Daw (Harpagon) This is David's second year with Walker Drama and, now as president, his third year with W.I.T. David looks forward to not updating his bio till next year due to forgetfulness. Drama III

Mandie Freebairn (Elise) is a sophomore making her Walker Drama debut, although she has been a member of W.I.T. for one year. An avid dancer, she hopes to stay active in drama. Drama II

Jeffery Goetz (Valère) is making his third Walker Drama performance, but spent two years working with a touring community service theatre group. Tan sheets will be his demise.

Michel Ong (Commissioner) a freshman, is appearing in his first of many (he hopes) Walker Drama productions. Michael was very active in such Middle School productions as Into the Woods and Her Yankee Secret. Drama I

Sarah Ong (Frosine) now has three Walker Drama productions under her belt. She enjoys singing, drawing, and swing dancing. She hopes you enjoy the show and have a great evening.

PJ Ross (Count Anselme) an Aries, is happy to be in his second Walker Drama production. Active with the Roswell Cultural Arts Center Acting School, PJ enjoys moonlit walks on the beach, deep talks and listening. His number is available on request.

Chess Schmidt (La Fleche) is the omniscient ruler of the Drama IV class and is enjoying this delusional state. Outside of this illusion he is an ordinary college-bound senior. Drama IV

Paul Suway (Cléante) enjoyed participating in this production. He has performed previously in Scapin and is Concessions Manager for W.I.T. He plans to continue his Walker Drama career. Drama II

Johm Coggin (Understudy) is a senior who hails from the Onion Capitol of the known universe, Vidalia! An artist as well as a scholar John is the epitome of the "tall, dark and handsome" leading man.

Lindsay Oweida (Understudy) a sophomore, is the future president of the United States. She enjoys all aspects of drama and will continue to be involved with Walker Drama where she is a Princess. Drama II

Kate White (Understudy) a freshman, hopes that this will be the first of many Walker Drama productions. She was very active in Middle School drama and spends her free time dancing and exercising her very keen sense of the obvious. Drama I

Dustin D. Diamond (Stage Manager) is enjoying his fourth Walker Drama production. He enjoys reading and dreams of driving heavy construction equipment while under the influence of caffeinated beverages. Drama III

Jean Baptiste Poquelin (Playwright) was born in 1622 to a father who was later to become upholsterer to the King. In 1642 Jean was awarded a Law degree and promptly turned his back on both upholstery and jurisprudence by becoming an actor. A year later he founded a theatre company with the Bejart family - an alliance that was eventually to provide Jean with a lover, a wife, a stage name and a best friend. With the bankruptcy of the company three years later Molière took his act on the road and, after twelve years, returned to Paris. King Louis XIV was so delighted with Molière's work that he gave the company his royal patronage.

Molière wrote The Miser in 1668 and starred in the role of Harpagon - the actor's tuberculosis providing the character's cough. His best friend, Bejart, played La Fleche - Bejart's limp (he tried to break-up a duel and was stabbed in the foot - go figure) remains with the character to this day. Molière died of his lung disease in 1673, shortly after playing the leading role in the opening performances of his play, The Imaginary Invalid.

Ken Bolinsky (Director) - Now in his third year with Walker Drama, Ken is a professional director (he belongs to both the Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers and Actors' Equity Association), designer, educator and educational consultant. He is as proud to serve as Interim Fine Arts Department Chair as he is of his two Off-Broadway credits.