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KEITH MONK (James Hill)

Keith Monk is thrilled to be returning to RRCP with Meagan Monk for their first stint in Stroll Haunted Yarmouth. Keith was bit by the acting bug while playing Father Christmas in RRCP’S Narnia: The Musical, joined by his son and fellow ham Silas. He also played in RRCP’s A Christmas Carol radio play and Free to Be...You and Me. He loves the fun and welcoming community at RRCP and to sing and laugh loudly. When Keith is not acting he enjoys camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing.

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MEAGAN MONK (Sarah Hill)

Meagan Monk’s acting debut was as the narrator in her first grade’s performance of “Belling the Cat.” Despite wishing she was a mouse, her best memory is the green corduroy vest and pants and bright yellow turtleneck she sported proudly! Meagan was a tour guide for Stroll Haunted Yarmouth two years ago and really enjoyed the local history and is excited to play Sarah Hill in this year’s performance. She also participated in RRCP’s A Christmas Carol and Free to Be…You and Me and looks forward to more community theater productions with her family in the future!

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DAVID RAY (Reverend David Shepley)

David is a member of the Royal River Community Players Board of Directors and has appeared in several RRCP productions.  He greatly enjoys bringing old Yarmouth spirits to life in Stroll Haunted Yarmouth.  Thanks to Jocelyn, Melina and Maura for all of your hard work putting this wonderful show together.  

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JAMIE ORENSTEIN (John Brooks)

Jamie is a relatively new Yarmouthnik but already in his second Stroll Haunted Yarmouth production. His kids hope his next role won't be someone with facial hair. In his spare time he makes pies and dad jokes.

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DANIELLE HOOD (Mary Bucknam)

Danielle has a wide array of interests and hobbies.  As a professional geologist she has spent many hours digging in the dirt and closely inspecting grains of sand.  As a human she is a watcher and a maker.  Her first love was theatre and she is excited to play on stage again. 

 

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ELISE KERN (Phebe Bucknam)

While she spends her work days immersed in retail data analytics, Elise has been exploring her love for theater since she was 5. She studied theatre at Northwestern University and belts show tunes at the slightest provocation. She is thrilled to make her debut with the Royal River Community Players with this performance and to have her family join her in this adventure as well.

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BYRON KERN (Samuel Bucknam)

This is Byron's first acting experience (though he has enjoyed "acting" out stories while reading to his kids each night for the past 12 years!). He recently left a career in brand management to pursue opening a brewery, following his 20-year passion of making beer. Byron also loves being outdoors and has recently started getting into mushroom foraging. He is excited to be performing alongside his wife, Elise, and son, Leo, and hopeful that next year his daughter will be able to join too!

 

LEO KERN (Reuben Bucknam)

Leo is fairly new to the theater, having performed in the cast of Greely Middle School's "Box" last year - which was practiced and performed entirely via Zoom call! But he and his sister both love to perform, having put on many self-directed shows for friends and family. Leo is also an avid reader, and whenever possible has his nose in a good book. 

 

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KATHLEEN CONNELLY (Writer, Abigail Chase)

Depending on what day you catch her, Kate is a writer, actor, singer and (someday) a minister.  She has a B.A. in Theater from Fordham University and a Master of Divinity degree from Bangor Theological Seminary.  She has had many articles on a variety of subjects published in newspapers and online magazines here and in New York.  This is her third season acting and writing for Stroll Haunted Yarmouth, which, as a history nerd, she looks forward to every year.  For Alice!, RRCP’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous works, she played the White Queen as well as writing the script and lyrics.  Originally from the Bronx, Kate has lived in Maine for the last 27 years, where she proudly roots for the Red Sox (and hopes the souls of her late father, brother and sister will forgive her!).

 

ADIA AMESWRIGHT (Charlotte Chase)

Adia is a freshman at Yarmouth High school, is the Vice President of her class of 2025, and loves to sing. Her hobbies are writing, playing VR, and annoying her cat. Long walks in the fall time while listening to Kpop is what she would call a “perfect afternoon”. 

 

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BILL MCCUE (Charles Hayes)

Bill has been seen onstage all around Maine and beyond. A small selection of past productions includes: Fiddler on the Roof, The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), Disney’s High School Musical, Mousetrap, Sweet Charity, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Christmas Carol, Man of La Mancha, The King and I, The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde, Beauty and the Beast, Annie Warbucks, and Singin’ in the Rain. Opera credits include Tosca, Carmen, La Traviata and The Elixir of Love. Shakespeare is a particular passion, with past shows including 12th Night, Much Ado About Nothing, The Tempest, and Taming of the Shrew.

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LANIE POCHUREK (William Edevean)

Lanie Pochurek enjoys caring for her two guinea pigs (Tootsie and Butter), writing fiction stories whenever she feels inspired, and reading on rainy days. Lanie has acted in her previous years at STAGES Youth Theater, and a variety of school productions- Willy Wonka, Wizard of Oz, Matilda, and more! She has recently taken up sewing, and found a love for babysitting children around her neighborhood! 

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MAGGIE DUFFY (Lucy Humphrey Edevean)

Maggie Duffy is thrilled to be a part of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth for the third time! 

Maggie is in 7th grade at Greely Middle School. When she isn’t acting with RRCP, Maggie plays field hockey, represents her class at student council and bakes delightful treats for her family.

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HADLEY DILLON (Madame Laveau/Mrs. Edevean)

Hadley is a freshman at Yarmouth High School and has lived in Yarmouth since she was 2. She is 14 years old and does lots of theatre, mostly through school programs. Along with theater, she has many other interests which include reading, painting, and playing music. 
 

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RANDY BILLMEIER (George Hammond)

Randy enjoys his family immensely. He also loves photography, baking, hanging with his dog walking group, singing, playing ukulele, exploring the ocean, and practicing Yoga. He is grateful to Royal River Community Players for the opportunity to celebrate the human spirit.

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KATHY SLACK (Ellen Hammond)

Ms. Slack, Actor/Singer/Director/Poet, was destined to play characters with accents and eccentricities.  Her love affair with theater began when cast as Nathan Detroit in a camp production of Guys and Dolls.  Fast forward to a degree in Theater/Speech and Voice at Ithaca College.  Then further study in New York City with various wonderful teachers, as well as  directing and acting in Off Broadway & Off-Off Broadway productions during the late 70's into the 80's, and playing a Nurse on the former NBC,TV Soap,The Doctors.  Ms. Slack, semi-retired, presently teaches Voice part-time for Yarmouth's 317 Main Community Music Center, and at her home studio.  She has LOVED collaborating with RRCP in the virtual world and happily now, live!  Break a leg to the Living Spirits of this cast; I'm so honored to be celebrating "Community Spirit" with all of you!  And a special thanks to our awesome, talented director, Jocelyn, and to our producer, Melina.