Elizabeth E. Conway (Rachel)

Elizabeth is super psyched to be making her debut in the new Hershey Area Playhouse theatre! Elizabeth has worked with Hershey Area Playhouse once before, playing the role of Louise in Nuncrackers.  Some of her other roles in both New York and Hershey include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Annie in Annie, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Betty Parris in The Crucible, Ado Annie in Oklahoma! and a Silly Girl in Beauty and the Beast. Elizabeth has studied theater at the Barrow Group Acting School in New York City and recently at the Interlochem Musical Theater Program in Michigan. Elizabeth is a junior at Hershey High School would like to thank everyone for both supporting and putting up with her slightly dramatic side.

Michelle Day (Marie)

Michelle returns to the stage after taking a ten year sabbatical to pursue her career and raise a family.  Michelle is employed by PinnacleHealth as a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Room. She is blessed to have three beautiful girls (Grace-7, Eva-4, Elizabeth-1) and a wonderful husband, Steve.  A true veteran of the theatre, one of her favorite roles was Tessie in Annie, at the age of 9.  Some of her other favorite roles include: Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, Bonnie in Anything Goes, Mrs. MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie, Sonja in Godspell, and Brigetta in The Sound of Music. Her credits also include several films, commercials and print work. A well kept secret…she was Miss Teen Pennsylvania 1989. She loves to cook, clean (yes, seriously), study the bible, and spend time with her family. She is excited to be involved with ‘Living Legacy Church’- a local church plant in Hummelstown/Hershey. She thanks God for her talent, her family, and for the chance to be here, under the direction of “Miss Feldser” her daughter’s first grade teacher! 

Beth Dunham (Concetta)

The Other Woman marks Beth’s second appearance onstage with Hershey Area Playhouse and her first time performing in the gorgeous new space! She is delighted to be part of such a terrific ensemble of friends old and new. She was last seen onstage as “The Mother” in A Christmas Story. Offstage, she directed the Playhouse’s fall production of The Star-Spangled Girl and was the assistant director on Our Town. She also performed at the 2007 Cabaret Night and An Evening of Song. When not volunteering for the Playhouse, she is an Adjunct Professor at York College, Penn State Harrisburg and Axia College where she teaches writing, communications, film and humanities. She would like to especially thank Jen for writing such an incredible play and making her a part of it. Beth lives in Hershey with her amazing husband Derek and son Campbell – the production of which she is most proud!

Amy Hoke (Sabrina)

A native of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Amy has been seen in numerous productions in the seacoast area including Fame, Crazy for You, The Wiz and West Side Story. A former dance major at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, she has taught theatre and dance at various summer camps across the eastern United States as well as the Fulton Opera House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Amy is thrilled to be making her Hershey Area Playhouse debut and wishes to thank her husband, Alden, and her family for their love and support.

Celia Lerner (Phyllis) 

Celia has been a Hershey Area Playhouse performer for the past five seasons with favorite roles including Miss Hannigan in Annie, Glinda in The Wizard of Oz and Sister Robert Anne in Nuncrackers. Celia is also a flutist and featured vocalist with The Harrisburg Harp Orchestra. She has been a regular at the Playhouse’s annual Cabaret Night since 2003 and has performed at many community events. When she isn’t on stage, Celia manages a 286-unit apartment complex in Camp Hill. She would especially like to thank her sister, Martha, for encouraging her to try something without any singing! Thank you also to Jen for writing such a wonderful script.

John Mallonee (Messenger)

John considers it a privilege to again be on the stage at Hershey Area Playhouse, this time for a production written by one of the Playhouse’s own. He thanks Jen for the chance to participate and hopes that the audience enjoys the story and our performance. John has been seen previously at Hershey Area Playhouse as The Herald in Cinderella, Ralph in A Christmas Story, and most recently as the Sheriff in The Homecoming. He has been blessed by the Lord to be a part of these wonderful shows and to share in the process with the cast and crew of each. Finally, he thanks his wife and partner Kelly for being patient with him as he pursues a passion that he has found during as he distances himself from youth in years, not spirit. Enjoy the show, tell your friends, and be sure to come back!

Mark McGuire (Andrew)

This is Mark's first play at Hershey Playhouse. He is very excited to be working with Jen, the fabulous board member. Mark is from Buffalo, NY (Go Bills & Sabres) and is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College, where he studied Music and Business. He has been in past productions such as Forum (Soldier/Eunuch), Sweeney Todd (Beadle Bamford), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Jon Jasper) and Cabaret (Herr Schultz) to name a few! He looks forward to performing in upcoming Playhouse productions. His hobbies include recording music, singing, sports, reading, and watching movies, 24 and the Simpsons. He would like to thank his fiance Amanda, and all his friends and family for their support. He would like to give a special shout out to Deast Berry Road and he thanks his cast and crew for all their hard work in making this a great and fun show. His dream role is to play Blazer in American Gladiators...the Musical!

Colleen Mullikan (Agnes)

Colleen is excited to be performing in her first production in Hershey Area Playhouse’s new home. Her initial experience with Hershey Area Playhouse was playing in the pit for Annie. She has also appeared in The Odd Couple-Women's Version, Little Women, The Wizard of Oz, Oliver! and Cinderella. Colleen is also actively involved in the Hershey Education Association's Scholarship Plays and she teaches math and communication arts at the Hershey Middle School. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to the theatre, singing in her church choir, playing with her dog, Baxter and spending time with her mom. Colleen would like to thank the cast, crew, and especially Jen Feldser, our award-winning playwright, for making this such a fun experience. If anyone else is ever in need of a slightly frumpy and pudgy actress, Colleen is the one for you. Her only request:  please don't tell her to break a leg! 

Scott Schmittel (Mystery Caller)

Scott is thrilled at the opportunity to be part of the theatrical debut of The Other Woman. He was last seen at Hershey Area Playhouse as Norman in The Star-Spangled Girl. Previously, Scott helped out behind the scenes for Hershey Area Playhouse’s production of Into the Woods Junior, was an extra for Our Town, and sang at the 2007 Cabaret Night. Scott also appeared in the Hershey Area Playhouse production of A Christmas Story. When not at the Playhouse, Scott regularly participates in music and drama at Hershey Free Church. He is a Sales Account Executive for Johnson Controls and lives in the Middletown area with his wife Deb, and two children, Tyler and Lia. Scott keeps himself busy year round with water-skiing, gardening, snow skiing and sports cars.

Adrienne Thoman (Cassandra) 

This is Adrienne's first experience with Hershey Area Playhouse. Some of her previous shows include Oliver! with Theatre Harrisburg, And Then They Came for Me with Harrisburg Area Community College and You're A Good Man Charlie Brown with Lykens Community Theatre. Adrienne is a graduate student at Shippensburg University and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in College Counseling. Adrienne lives in Harrisburg with her husband, Shawn, and her dog, Puggy.

Lauren Turchin (Carmella)

This is Lauren’s Hershey Area Playhouse debut! Her past shows include a high school and college career in: Anne of Green Gables (Diana Barry), The Miracle Worker (Helen Keller), Cheaper by the Dozen (Anne), The Mousetrap (Molly Rolston), and roles in The Man Who Came to Dinner and Pygmalion. Locally, she played Kay Thorndyke in State of the Union at Theatre Harrisburg. Lauren has a BA from Liberty University in English and Teacher Licensure, Secondary Ed. She is presently teaching as a full time substitute at Milton Hershey School.