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The Repertory Company is blessed to have Rose Stella join our troupe. Rose brings her incredible talent for comedy and emotional sensitivity, to every aspect of her art. To know Rose, is to know the meaning of 'joy'!

Rose Stella - Performer and Public Relations Commitee

Rose Stella has been involved in community theater since 1992. She has been seen in, Lie, Cheat and Genuflect; Love, Sex, and the IRS; Arsenic and Old Lace with Centennial Community Theater. Rose played the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz with South Hadley Community Theater.

Rose is an accomplished director. A few of her credits as director include, The Wizard of Oz; Oliver; Hello Dolly; and soon to be staged, Bye Bye Birdie.

Rose directs, and produces her shows at St. Michaels Church in East Longmeadow, where she is the Director of Religious Education.

Mariah Strattner - Performer and Publicity Chairwoman

The Repertory Company is thankful to have Mariah Strattner working on/off/behind stage. Mariah is a talented, tireless worker, who brings a positive and sensitive spirit to our company! Mariah currently serves the company as Publicity Chairwoman. > Click Here for Mariah's Credits <

Linda Slozak - Vice President and Director of Public Relations

We are proud and happy to have Linda as a member of our company. Linda is a vital member of our group participating in all aspects of our productions, including the writing of our scripts. Linda's "on stage" work is delightful! Linda currently serves the company as Public Relations liaison. We are grateful to Linda and Bob for opening their home, and hearts to The Repertory Company.
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Daphne Calkins - Performer, President and Treasurer

Daphne's dream has always been to create an environment whereby the artist can create in an atmosphere of freedom and respect. Working with like-minded women who have committed themselves to this project has made that dream a reality. Thank you, Ladies! Daphne currently serves the company as President and Treasurer. > Click Here for Daphne's Credits <

Mary Ann Arnold - Performer and Secretary

The Repertory Company is thrilled to have Mary Ann Arnold be a part of our company. Mary Ann is a native of West Springfield and is delighted to be a part of this talented and comedic company. Mary Ann has a beautiful spirit. She is always willing to help, and her comic timing is perfect. MaryAnn currently serves the company as Secretary. > Click Here for Mary Ann's Credits <

Rich Dionne - Sound and Lights

Rich Dionne is probably the most well known 'sound' man in Western Massachusetts. Rich's SFX are unique, and his expertise and impeccable timing is unmatched. Rich enjoys making his own movies and wildlife documentaries. Rich won a National Award under best entertainment for his movie, entitled "The UFO Report the Movie". Rich also won a Bronze Telly Award for a historical documentary that he made about the history of Flink Park, in Monson.

Rich has appeared 'on camera' for Cable Access several times, and his 'sound/lights' includes Community Theatre companies such as, Panache Productions, Monson, Wales, Majestic Theatre, Wilbraham United Players, Nashoba Players, Grotten/Littleton Theatre, Gigglers, and Disturbed Theatre.

Rich's favorite on stage roll was that of SNETSKY in FOOLS by Neil Simon.

Rich won the 2003 CTA Drama Festival Award for BEST SOUND for Panache Productions, 'SIDE MAN'.

CTA Drama Festival - 2006, Rich was the recipient of The Repertory Company's Back Stage Award.

We are blessed to have Rich as part of our 'tech' team. WELCOME RICH!!!

Footnote: Rich is single, charming, handsome, talented, witty and a great catch for some lucky gal!

Nick Calkins - Sound and Keyboard Operator

Nick has worked 'on stage' with Starlight Acting Studio for Youth, in several of their productions. Nick is the 'sound/set up' man for D & C ENTERTAINMENT.

Nick's first job with The Repertory Company was SFX and Music for CAST OFF FIVE, The Repertory Company's first Dinner Show for The Brass Rail Restaurant in Southwick, MA., March of 2005....And again in May 2005, for "A PIECE OF THE PIE", Murder Mystery Dinner Show.
Nick was the 'DJ' for The Repertory Company's hilarious wedding reception dinner show, "THE SECOND TIME AROUND", at The Main Street Station in Chester, MA.

Nick was the 'sound guy' for Starlight Productions "And Then They Came For Me, Remembering The World of Anne Frank"in 2004.....and again, in 2005, Nick operated the sound system, for Starlight's production of "Harvey".

We are happy to include Nick in our membership. Nick loves football, hockey, metal, theatre and his family. We are blessed to have Nick with us. Thanks Nick, for your HUGE contribution to The Repertory Company!

Nick is a now Senior at West Springfield High School.

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