Michael A Lake*

is an artist and theatre maker from Schenectady, NY. He's appeared in various productions like Topdog/Underdog (BTTUNY), Hard Candy and Misdemeanors (TFT), Sides and Release (CAU) and many other productions on Capital District stages and beyond. He has directed productions such as Berta, Berta and The Mountaintop (BTTUNY); POV The Unopened Door (CAU); and Happy Birthday, Wanda June (WKP). On film and TV, he's been part of projects like The Climb, Welcome Home,

Siobhan Shea

is no stranger to the Capital Region stage, most recently taking a ride as Megan in SCP’s The Girl on the Train. When she’s not performing, Siobhan shapes magic behind the scenes as a director, sound designer, and intimacy coordinator for many theaters including Creative Action Unlimited, BTTUNY, Confetti Stage, SLCA, Fort Salem, and ACT. Endless love to her family, friends, and her Favorite Pizza Place for their unwavering support!

Deborah Kelsh*

Over several decades, Deborah has performed in a number of musicals, among them Company, Oklahoma! and Pippin (with Schenectady Light Opera Company). Most recently, she danced in Northeast Ballet’s The Nutcracker. After teaching high school English and earning a PhD from UAlbany, she had a career as a professor, during which time she published articles and a book arguing for social and economic transformation. She thanks her family for their

Emily Rae Fernandes*

is excited for her SCP debut! Local appearances include: The Half-Life of Marie Curie and Seminar at ACT, The Bank Job & The Outsider at Curtain Call, The Mousetrap at HMT, Eurydice and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Confetti Stage, and Much Ado About Nothing and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at the RPI Playhouse. In her spare time, Emily knits, bakes cookies, and dabbles in electrical engineering. She would like to thank her parents and Max for all their love and support!

J. Scala*

is delighted to be making their first appearance with Schenectady Civic Players. You may have seen them recently in Measure for Measure (WKP) or The DaVinci Code (CCT). They are often reminded of Macduff's words "O nation miserable, with an untitled tyrant bloody-sceptered, when shalt thou see thy wholesome days again..."

Max Beyer*

This is Max’s first production with SCP. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Mike Collins*

is proud to make his debut with The Playhouse. His most recent role was Andrew Makepeace Ladd, the Third in Sizzle and Steak's production of Love Letters. Some of Mike’s favorite roles include, Sergio in Love in Firenze, Colonel Parker in Judgement at Nuremberg, and the diabolical robot Raduis in Rossom's Universal Robots. Mike is greatly enjoying working with this amazing cast and crew. Mike would like to thank his supportive family, including his three children,

Tobias Martin

is enchanted to be back on stage at SCP and to be working again with the tenable Laura Darling. He could last be seen on stage at SCP in In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play as Leonard Irving and elsewhere as All the Male Roles in Ladies' Day (Harbinger), Hamlet in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (ACT) or Leo in Rehearsal for Murder (Confetti Stage). As always he'd like to thank his girlfriend, Ellie, his family and friends, and especially his cat, Bluetooth.

Serena Quinones*

is the youngest member of the cast and is making her SCP mainstage debut. Serena is a dancer and has been a part of productions such as SLOC’s youth productions of Tarzan, Mean Girls, and Hadestown: The Musical. She’s excited to be having her first ever experience with a Shakespeare production.

Michael Bellotti*

is thankful to be making his debut with The Playhouse and for the chance to work with such a talented and welcoming cast and production team. Mike most recently appeared at SLOC in Man of La Mancha and has enjoyed past productions in Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere), Young Frankenstein (Frederick), Shrek (Lord Farquaad), Sweeney Todd (Sweeney), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Next to Normal (Dan), Baby (Nick), The Full Monty (Jerry), and

Mindy Whisenhunt*

is thrilled to make her stage debut with Civic. When not on stage, Mindy is a middle school Spanish teacher who also sings with Noise of Summer A Capella and enjoys knitting, playing golf, and making miniatures. She would like to thank Laura and the amazing cast and crew for this wonderful experience. Big thanks and love to her family for their continued love, support, and encouragement!

Michael McDermott

made his SCP debut onstage in Death Take a Holiday, produced two shows and was last onstage in the The Fantasticks. He is a past president at Albany Civic Theater and a founding member of Will Kempe's Players. He has worked extensively throughout the Capital District theater community. Directing credits include August: Osage County at SCP as well as The Bridges of Madison County; Ruthless; Fun Home; Deathtrap; Sleuth; Nine; Almost, Maine; The

Molly Waters*

is an upstate NY actor and stage combatant specializing in Shakespeare’s work. Favorite local credits include Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), Helena (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Izzy (Seminar), Ella (Bells Are Ringing), and Rona (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Local professional credits include Desdemona (Othello), Viola (Twelfth Night), and Zan (The Little Foxes). Molly has also been seen throughout the Capital Region swinging swords and choreographing

Rachel Bratager*

is delighted to be joining Schenectady Civic Players for this production. Her recent credits include The Alchemist (Dol Common), Pericles (Thaisa, Cleon, Pandar), MacWreck! (Kate Ellis), Echo (Echo), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Starveling, Mote). Professionally, she is the Director of Operations at UAlbany’s Performing Arts Center. Rachel would like to especially thank her partner Frank and her daughter Cadence for their support and being so understanding about

Tony Pallone

Tony’s first Macbeth adventure was on this very stage, over three decades ago, in the production directed by the late Doug deLisle. He played First Murderer, which may help explain why he was so thrilled to hear Laura’s concept for the familiars in this version — a chance to come full circle and then some! Other past SCP credits include The Tempest, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Father, and August: Osage County, along with directing the mainstage productions of Marjorie Prime, 100 Saints You

Sydney Davis*

is thrilled to join this cast! They were most recently seen as #00 in The Wolves with SLCA. Offstage, Sydney has worked as a professional hair and makeup designer for nearly a decade, creating looks for film sets, cosplay, and theme parks including The Great Escape and Double M. They send endless love and thanks to their friends, family, and their Favorite Pizza Place for their ongoing support.

Joseph Bruton

is a retired high school English teacher and now an actor/director. Favorite roles include Home Made Theater’s The Man Who Came to Dinner as Mr. Stanley, Home Made Theater’s The Crucible as Judge Danforth, Hubbard Hall’s Romeo and Juliet as Prince Escalus, ACT’s American Soldiers as Carlo Colletti, and CTG’s Of Mice and Men as George Milton. The highlight, of course, was the title character of Macbeth at age 17! (Does high school even count?) He has directed

David Quinones Jr.

is an actor, writer, director, and occasional graphic designer and photographer, who has worked both on stage and film. He is excited to work with Laura and the cast on this version of the Scottish play especially given its relevance in today's world. David's favorite roles include Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher (SLOC), Jackie in The Motherf**ker with the Hat (Harbinger), Donald in Apartment 3A (Creative License), and Jon in Marjorie Prime (SCP). David's greatest

Michael Bertone*

is elated to make his debut with Schenectady Civic Players. A newcomer to the Capital Region theatre scene, Michael earned his BA in Theatre from VCU, specializing in acting, directing, and costume construction, and holds a certificate in English broadsword from the Society of American Fight Directors. He has performed in regional, summer stock, and community theatres across VA, MD, Washington DC, NC, and NY. Memorable acting credits include One Flew Over the

Meaghan Rogers

is thrilled to be a part of this incredible production. She has previously performed at SCP in In the Next Room and Dinner with Friends. Meg has also acted in numerous productions throughout the Capital Region, most recently with Creative License (A Few Good Men, various Dinner Theater productions), Ghent Playhouse (50th Anniversary Gala, Cabaret), and is an active Capital Region burlesque performer.

Vincent Miranda*

is thrilled to be counted among the talented ensemble cast of Macbeth. Fond prior roles include: Scanlon in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Piotr Ivanovich Dobchinski in The Inspector General, Orcus/Ronnie in She Kills Monsters and The Child in Eurydice.

Erin Harrington*

is proud to be making her Playhouse debut. Past favorite onstage roles include Silvius (As You Like It), Voice 5 (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime) and Emma (Betrayal). More often, Erin can be found in the director’s chair where past favorite productions include Fefu and Her Friends, Dancing at Lughnasa, What the Constitution Means to Me, The Humans, The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Nighttime, and The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Also

Tara Huhn

was most recently seen in Ladies' Day with Harbinger Theatre, and previously in A Midsummer Night's Dream at CTG and Bull in a China Shop at SCP. She would like to thank her acting teachers, classmates, friends, and family for their support!