Rosalynd Phillips (Ginette) is happy to be back at MCT in “Almost, Maine.” Although Rosalynd is not new to theater, this is her first show that is not a youth production. She looks forward to expanding her horizons in the world of theater with this opportunity. When it comes to the arts, Rosalynd likes to do a bit of everything. Aside from acting, she has also been writing and drawing for most of her life, and dabbles in music as well. She is a high school senior with a lot of plans. Rosalynd has previously been in two other shows at MCT: “The Wonderland Project” (2025) and “The Boxcar Children” (2024). She was also involved at FCCT in the past, in “The Little Mermaid” (2023) and “It All Ends In Fire” (2022).

William Marceau IV (Pete) is very excited to be in his second show with MCT. He has spent the last 3 years doing shows with FCCT, with his most recent role being Danny in “Grease.” He is a senior at CSHS and is taking classes at Gannon University. His favorite subject is History and he participates in cross country and track. Will is also active with his church, St. Agatha’s, helping to serve mass, going on mission trips, and participating in the youth group. He plans to attend Allegheny College next year to study child psychology to continue helping others. He wants to thank God and his family for supporting him, FCCT for helping to develop his love of theater, and MCT for the amazing opportunity to participate in this production.

Doug Lodge (East) has been performing in the Meadville area through dance, mime, puppets since 1972. Lately he’s been doing some theater work.

P. Todd Fox (Glory) has been active in community and Allegheny theater for more than 35 years. She is delighted to be a part of MCT’s show at the Penny Smith Theater. Todd has performed on every stage in Meadville: Academy Theatre (Master Class), Gardner Theatre (Sylvia), Arter Theatre (Laramie Project, Road to Mecca), Vukovich Black Box (Morbidity), and Oddfellows at MCT in many productions most recently “Chaos at the Wedding” and “Goldengrove.”

Jason Sakal (Jiummy) is so excited to be performing this show with great friends, as well as new faces that he hasn’t been on stage with before. He’s been on stage recently in “Rent” and quickly followed that as Igor in “Young Frankenstein,” both at the Academy Theatre. You may have seen him in the past as the Baker in “Into The Woods” or Nikki and Trekkie in “Avenue Q.” He is happy to be back with MCT in it’s new space, having previously been on the MCT stage as Brandon in “Rope,” John Hinckley Jr. in “Assassins,” and a handful of other colorful characters. When he’s not acting, you can usually find him taking photos or participating in community events around town.

Alicia Greathouse (Sandrine) is proud to be a part of the population of Almost, Maine. This town is populated with some of the most talented and wonderful people that she knows. She thanks YOU for supporting the local arts!

I’m Liberty Rickenbach, and I’ve done theater for roughly 5 years. I’ve been in shows like Shrek: The Musical, Addams Family, and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! I’m attending Allegheny College with hopes to become a Psychology Major and a Double Minor in Dance and Music.

Chole Loose (Steve) a long-time performer and volunteer here at Meadville Community Theatre, is ecstatic about his first time in the spotlight of the brand new Penny Smith Theater. Interested in theater at a young age, his family urged him to chase his passions. Now, he has been credited in the playbill of numerous shows crossing organizational and state boundaries, doing a number of tasks both on and backstage. (Some tasks are done better than others.) Happy to be performing for you today, Chole hopes that you enjoy “Almost, Maine.”

Katie Wickert (Gayle) is no stranger to the theater, having begun her theatrical career at the tender age of 9. She’s also no stranger to MCT, directing numerous productions, including “A Doll’s House,” “Cabaret,” “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” and “Misery.
When not on stage, Katie works as the Northwest Regional Advisor for DCNR where she gets paid to play in the woods, walk trails, and revel in being a bird nerd. She and her real-life husband, Christopher Seeley (whom she met during a production of Les Miserables at the Academy) call the shores of Pymatuning home where they reside with their three cats, six chickens, and a giant flock of wild birds.

Christopher Seeley (Lendall) is a passionate advocate for the performing arts and an active presence in northwest Pennsylvania’s theatrical & music community. He serves on the board of Meadville Community Theatre and is a longtime performer, most recently appearing on stage as the larger-than-life Max Bialystock in “The Producers” at the Academy Theatre. Offstage, he serves as one of three Crawford County Commissioners, with the same level of dedication, patience, and good humor as Lendall has with Gayle. In addition to his theatrics, Christopher maintains memberships in numerous fraternal, service, and artistic organizations. He currently serves as the Deputy District Grand Master for the PA Grand Lodge in District 25, as well as being a Past Master of Pine Lodge #498, F & AM, a member of the Board of the Meadville Rotary Club, a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 462, Valley of Erie Scottish Rite, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Zem Zem Shrine of Erie, and the Richard Wagner Society of Washington DC. He is an avid musician, playing tuba with the Allegheny College Civic Symphony, Concert Band of NWPA, and Shrine Band, as well as performing with fellow cast member Joe Galbo with their band, NTR. Christopher lives in Linesville, with his real-world wife Katie Wickert and a slew of animals he couldn’t say no to.

Nerissa Galt (Deena) is thrilled to be part of “Almost, Maine” at Meadville Community Theatre. Performing at MCT holds a special place in her heart, as it is where she first found a sense of community and friendship through theater. Nerissa dedicates this performance to her first Meadville theater friends, the late Jim Hollerman (Uncle Cupcake) and Dave Neal (Home Perm), and cherishes the many memories made with them both on and off the stage. She would also like to thank her wonderful husband and three amazing daughters for their unending love and support.

Bridget Pendolino (Shelly) has been in shows at MCT since 2001. This her second performance at the Penny Smith Theater. She is thankful to be part of this wonderful cast and for Hillétje directing her.

Joe Galbo (Phil) has been involved for over 50 years in the theater as an actor, director, producer and musician. Most recently he co-directed and was the featured performer in “The Man Who Came to Dinner” and directed the premier show in the new Penny Smith Theater, “Odd Couple.”

Shelly Schuster (Marci, Suzette) is very excited to be on stage with such talented actors! Though this is her first straight play, she has been in several musicals including “Bye, Bye Birdie,” “Spamalot,” “Mamma Mia,” “Into the Woods,” “Sweeney Todd,” “Young Frankenstein,” “and Anastasia,” to name a few. She would like to thank her family for ALWAYS supporting her passion for live theater.

Joanne B. Helides Custard (Hope) Player to be named later.

John Taylor (Daniel) has been doing theater since he was 7 or 8 years old. It was his brain candy during his 30 years of being a surgeon here in Meadville. He’s done it at both MCT and the Academy. Hope you enjoy the show!

Heather Demico (Rhonda ) A mother to kids, a wife to a husband, a daughter to parents, a sibling, an in-law, an employee, a human.

Geoff Hall (Dave) is in his second show this season, his first having been the previous “Pick Your Poison.” He is honored to be working with so many great talents including himself. His first solo written stage play, “Shivers,” is the next show in this new space. Thank you for coming to the show and hope to see you at the next one.

Tom Hall (musician) has created or directed a number of musical shows exploring different musical genres including Roaring 20s, Gospel, English Music Hall and Country plus music of Woody Guthrie and New Orleans.