Cast Bios:

TIM BARON (Paul Bratter ) is excited to be in his fourth production at Coronado Playhouse! As a proud Coronado resident his past acting credits include: Tom Glass Menagerie (Vista’s Broadway Theatre); Jeff I Love you Because (Trinity Theater); Robert All Bark No Bite (Coronado Playhouse); Ernie Mac Puffs (Fenix collaborative theater). Tim would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support. You can follow Tim’s antics and future projects on Instagram @real_tim_baran. Tim dedicates his performance to his grandpa Adam. I hope I made you laugh every show.

MANNY CARDEIRO (Telephone Man) Perhaps it’s divine intervention, a surplus in creatine muffins, or Neptune finally rotating past the seventh sun but Coronado Playhouse has once again been blessed with the irreplaceable, otherworldly creative talent that is Mr. Manny Cardeiro. Hot off of his hot performance in Pippin, Manny IS BACK and HOTTER than ever as everyone’s favorite telephone repair man, Harry ‘The Hamburger, Hold The Pickle’ Pepper, bringing his delightful charm, warmth and broad shoulders to the stage. Get ready to answer the call – to the theater that is- because Manny is back in town!

KAT FITZPATRICK (Ethel Banks) is thrilled to be back at CPH! Previous CPH roles include Grandma in Addam’s Family and Lita Encore in Ruthless. Most recently she played Yente in Moonlight’s Fiddler on the Roof. Other favorite roles include Mary Meekly in Unnecessary Farce, Prudy Pingelton in Hairspray, Jeannette Burmeister in The Full Monty, Hannah Ferguson in Spitfire Grill, and Roz Keith in 9 to 5. Thank you Kara and CPH for letting me play Ethel in this fun show!

RACHELLE GEORGE (Corie Bratter)’s first home is Oregon, and second home is San Diego. In a world where community is more important than ever, she is humbled to find her third home in community theatre. Her interest in theatre began in middle school, and she has been acting in school and community productions ever since. She most recently portrayed Jessica in Women Playing Hamlet and understudied as Sarah in Getting Sarah Married at Patio Playhouse, and previously portrayed Countess Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express at the Very Little Theatre, as well as Mary Ellis in Best of Enemies at the University of Oregon. She is honored to participate in telling a story of embracing differences to find harmony, while working alongside such an outstanding group of people in this production!

HARRY THE BARTENDER (Delivery Man) AKA Sir Mix-a-Lot is a Coronado Playhouse institution. He has been the smiling face behind the bar since 2006. Originally from Baltimore, he is a diehard Ravens fan who bleeds purple. Harry is thrilled to portray the delivery man at CPH where he previously played the bartender in Actions Most Ridiculous and the Knight Not Appearing in the Show in Spamalot. Harry brings humor, heart, and a good pour to every role. Special thanks to Kara, the production team, Katy, and to our favorite bar patrons (you know who you are)!

JOHN STEPHEN KING (Victor Velasco) is excited to be performing at the Coronado Playhouse for the first time. He recently relocated to San Diego from the San Francisco Bay Area, where he was last seen in Waiting for Godot with the Los Altos Stage Company. Other credits include Picasso at the Lapin Agile, 1940’s Radio Hour, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Present Laughter, Enchanted April, Fantasticks, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He has also lived and performed in Atlanta and Chicago. Companies he has worked with include: The Pear Theatre, Dragon Productions, Give Us Brains Sketch Comedy, Fern Theatre, The Atlanta Shakespeare Company, and Corn Productions.

Production Bios:

KARA TUCKFIELD (Director) is thrilled to be directing this classic American comedy here at the wonderful Coronado Playhouse. Other local directing credits include First Date, The Marvelous Wonderettes (Point Loma Playhouse), Godspell, Joseph….Dreamcoat (Vangaurd), Wait Until Dark, Steel Magnolias (Lamplighters).She has appeared on the CPH stage most recently as Berthe in Pippin.  Other roles include Suzanne All Bark, No Bite, Pauline The Winters Tale, Princess Dragomiroff Murder on the Orient Express (CPH),  Peg The Counter (Moxie), Caesar Julius Caesar, Nurse Romeo and Juliet (Vanguard), Captain Anything Goes (SDMT).  She is so thankful to this amazing cast and to everyone here at CPH for making this such a delightful experience!

THOMAS KRAMER (Set Designer and Master Carpenter) has worked in film, theatre, and event production for over a decade, beginning as a location manager for a feature film before moving into producing and financing a variety of projects. An accomplished builder and designer, Thomas specializes in large-scale scenic build-outs that are both highly creative and structurally sound. His work ranges from imaginative theatrical sets to immersive event environments. He has served as a Set Designer and Technical Director and worked in lighting and sound for numerous theaters across Orange and San Diego Counties, including 3Peace Studios Inc., Lamplighters, and Point Loma Playhouse.Thomas is grateful to to participate in his first production at Coranado Playhouse.

SARA BLANCHE HAYES (Light Designer, Sound Board Operator) is a San Diego native, performer, and technical all-rounder who has worked all over the county. She’s so excited to be back at the Coronado Playhouse where she performed for the first time after graduating from university. As a light designer, she’s worked on shows like The Wulfeater (Jenkins Productions, world premiere), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Point Loma Playhouse), and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (OB Playhouse). As a performer, her selected credits include Jack Kelly (Newsies), Jos (Vanity Fair), and Mark (RENT). Thank you to Kara for all of your support and Aarin for the endless laughter.

JAILYN OSBORNE (Costume Designer) is an award-winning director, choreographer, filmmaker, and creative producer excited to be working with Coronado Playhouse on Barefoot in the Park. With over twenty years of experience in theatre, Jailyn has created and led productions both on stage and behind the scenes. She currently serves as Vice President and Artistic Director of Point Loma Playhouse and Producing Director of 3Peace Studios in San Diego, where she recently directed and choreographed Little Shop of Horrors, directed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and is producing and choreographing Ruthless!

In addition to theatre, Jailyn works as a creative production designer for immersive events for Nickelodeon and Paramount. She is so grateful to Kara, the creative team, and the Coronado Playhouse community, which she loves working with.