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Directed by: Jon Berry Featuring: Paul S. Lewis,  Michael Eisenberg,  Billy Minogue,  Sharon Cohen, Chelain Goodman, Beverly Caplan, Bob Van Dusen, Stephen W. Dorsch, Tom Hyer, Frank Collins, Danny Truxaw and our dedicated crew.

Paul Lewis (Sir Rowland Delahaye)  recently played the lead, George Hay, in Ken Ludwig's very funny "Moon Over Buffalo" with The Conejo Players.  After a hiatus from the theatre since coming from London, Paul has been honing his skills in Ken Lerner's Acting Workshop, and he is happy to be back on the 'Boards' – So Are We.

Michael Eisenberg(Hugo Birch) From Moliere's "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" to Edward Albee's "American Dream", Michael has enjoyed a number of years performing on stage.  He has been associated with WHCT since 1988 where he has been in over a dozen productions.  He was last seen as Major Metcalf in Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap."  He was nominated for his work in Levinson and Link’s "Guilty Conscience" by Valley Theatre League and by WHCT for their respective 1996 season. He won the coveted "Woody" award that year  for Best supporting Actor in a Drama.  He has gone on to be awarded the Most Versatile Actor trophy for 1997.  Michael is thrilled to reprise his role in "Spider's Web" and work with such a talented director and cast.

Billy Minogue (Jeremy Warrender)  is excited to be returning to WHCT/West Valley Playhouse. You may remember him from “The Haunting of Hill House.”   Billy has appeared in numerous productions while studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.  He recently finished work on the feature film project  “Laurietta” playing “Josiah Dubois” a southern Boulvedere, in which Billy was able to pull from his hometown roots in New Roads, Louisiana. Currently, Billy is working on the independent film “Last Shot” with his latest stage endeavor being  “A Basketful of Weirdo’s” with the AWAS theatre group.  He also has numerous national commercials running.   Billy thanks his Agent, Teacher, friends and family.

Sharon Cohen (Clarissa Hailsham-Brown) a graduate of Northwestern University, made her professional debut  in the Chicago Light Opera Works production of "Lady in the Dark."  Last year, she portrayed Gwendolen in "The Importance of Being Earnest" at the Pearson Playhouse in Pacific Palisades.  Previous roles include Joanna in "Present Laughter," Raina in "Arms and the Man," Evie in "Stop the World…I Want to Get Off " and the title role in "The Duchess of Malfi."  When not acting, Sharon runs a thriving business writing the synopses on the back of video and DVD boxes.  You can check out her prose on such packages as Austin Powers:  The Spy Who Shagged Me,  Lost in Space, The Beach, Apollo 13, Bedazzled and hundreds more!
 

Chelain Goodman (Pippa Hailsham-Brown), 16, has played such roles as Mary Lennox in "The Secret Garden, "Alice in "Alice and Wonderland, " and Mercy in "Ring around Elizabeth."  She enjoys singing, dancing, and playing the violin, which she  has played at the Democratic National Convention and at the Jerry Lewis Telethon.  Next year, Chelain will be attending Swarthmore College as a Chemistry major.
 

Beverly Caplan (Mildred Peake) recently portrayed Mrs. Dudley in “The Haunting of Hill House” Beverly  was a lead performer with the Neighborhood  Players of Philadelphia.  Since moving to California, she has been in many  San Fernando  Valley and L.A. productions such as “The Night of January 16th” “The Cross  Over”, “Sunday Dinner”, “Go Back for Murder “ Guys and Dolls”, “Gods Favorite”, “The Unexpected  Guest” “Fools”, and “Gigi”.  She has also appeared in quite a few television shows such as “One Day  At A Time”, “Archie Bunkers Place”, “Different Strokes” and “The Young and the Restless”, on which  she had a recurring role.  At the 1996 ADA Awards, Beverly was nominated for her role in “Gigi”.  She also  is a terrific baker, and in addition, she challenges anyone in the audience to a game of Backgammon.
 

Bob Van Dusen (Elgin) This is Bob's second bio for the West Valley Playhouse, but the first one to be written on his brand new, pretty blue Imac computer.  When not performing, Bob enjoys looking for things he just had in his hand, and wondering why he went into the kitchen.
 

Stephen W. Dorsch(Oliver Costello) Substantial roles in Neil Simon’s “Come Blow Your Horn” and “GodSpell” set the stage for two decades of work in television and film production.  Working behind the scenes he gained beneficial theatrical technique, such as ‘mugging for the camera,’ from Tom Selleck and tips on “How to Succeed at Business…” from Michelle Lee.  Stephen’s return to the stage just over a year ago is punctuated here by what can only be described as “a role to die for.”.

Tom Hyer (Henry Hailsham- Brown) arrived in Los Angeles just over three years ago from Pittsburgh, PA.  He has 20 years of experience in theatre performing in such productions as "All's Well That Ends Well," "The Miser," "Rumors" and "Bent."  His most recent performance was in "The Braggart Soldier" at the Culver City Public Theatre.  He has also done commercials, films and print ads over the past eight years.  Tom says that he realizes what a strange trip it has been.

Frank Collins (Inspector Lord) is very happy to be back with Jon Berry after portraying Inspector Slack in last seenyear's “Murder at the Vicarage.” He has been performing his one-man song and dance show and is a regular at the Fairfax Follies where he was named "Entertainer of the Year 2000."  Frank just finished "Anything Goes" as Bishop Dobson (what a stretch!) for the Downey Civic Light Opera.  Love to my Mrs. Terri, for putting up with me..

Danny Truxaw (Constable Jones) is returning to the stage after twenty years behind the scenes.  He has an MFA in directing and was a recipient of the Inland Empire Theatre Circle award for excellence in directing.  Over the last thirty years Danny has designed sets and lighting for many productions including several as a guest artist at Cal State Northridge.  Danny was also technical director for American Theatre Arts and Immaculate Heart College  in the ‘70s.  He also worked with the Bread and Puppet Theatre both in their visits to LA and Vermont.