Christopher Chandonnet (Juror # 3) Active in theater for more than a decade, Chris has walked the boards of Center Players for over six years - appearing in roles and shows as diverse as James Leeds in Children of a Lesser God (for which he received a 2008 Perry Award nomination as Outstanding Male Lead Actor in a Play); Father Kelleher in Catch Me if You Can;  Uncle Louie  in Lost in Yonkers;  Father Raymond  in  Avow (what is it about priests?);  and  Mr. Klemper in The Boys Next Door (2004).  Previous acting credits, as a member of the Arena Players Repertory Theatre (Long Island's oldest resident professional theatre), include Art; Bell, Book, and Candle;  Miss Reardon Drinks a Little; and The Zoo Story.  When he is not on stage, Chris works in communications and knowledge management for a leading professional services firm, and is active in a number of community activities.  “All my love and appreciation to my family for supporting me in every role I've played.  Thanks to our director, Anthony Greco, for the opportunity to climb inside the skin of a memorable character.  Break a leg cast!”

Jim DiDomenico  (Juror #11) began his acting career over half a century ago in College, Summer Stock and Off-Broadway productions.  Credits include Boys in Autumn (Henry Finnegan), The Hall-Mills Murder Trial (Alexander Simpson), The Sunshine Boys (Willie Clark), The Cemetery Club (Sam), Squabbles (Abe Dreyfus) It's a Scream (Alexander Moreau) You Can’t Take it With You (Grandpa) and Send Me No Flowers (Mr. Akins) for which he got a Perry Award nomination.  He has also worked in radio, music-video, commercials and film.  Jim last appeared in the Center Players production of Catch Me If You Can and is delighted to be back with this wonderful director and cast.

Bill Lee (Juror #4) is happy to be appearing once again on the Center Players stage, having been seen here previously in Laughter on the 23rd Floor and The Beauty Queen of Leenane.  He has performed with various theater groups in the Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex areas.  Some recent appearances were in Nuts, Conversations With My Father, Ordinary People, The Best Man, and GlenGary Glen Ross.  Other favorite roles were in Our Town, Proof, A Christmas Carol, Noises Off, Lend Me A Tenor, Sly Fox, All My Sons, The Sunshine Boys, Rumors, Jake's Women, Deathtrap, Gaslight, The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, The Odd Couple, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Baby, and Two By Two.  Bill is a retired NYC school teacher.  As always, love to Sharon.

Paul Nixon (Juror #9)  Paul has appeared four times in the past with the Center Players.  He played Henry Benish in Play On, Tom  Garrison in I Never Sang for my Father, Norman Thayer in On Golden Pond, and most recently Matthew Clark in Twentieth Century.  Among his other roles in this area have been as Al Lewis in The Sunshine Boys, Candy in Of Mice and Men, and his favorite part as Mr. Green in Visiting Mr. Green at the Strand in Lakewood.  He is very happy to return to Freehold with a fine director, an excellent cast, and one of the most pleasant theaters in the area.

Raymond Sammak (Juror #7) began acting, on a dare from a friend, at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.  His first role was as the lead in Shakespeare’s Macbeth followed by appearances in, The Three Penny Opera, The Odd Couple, and The Chairs by Samuel Beckett. In New York City, Raymond studied acting with William Esper at The Neighborhood Playhouse, Weist-Barron Studios, HB Studio and privately with Marion Brasch.  He appeared in several Off-Off Broadway productions including, The Marathon, Ward Six, Cain and Artyom, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Shade. In 1978, Raymond completed an internship at The New Jersey Shakespeare Festival appearing as Bernardo in Hamlet opposite Eric Booth of the famous Booth acting family.  He also appeared in, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Country Girl, Arms and the Man, and The Love of Four Colonels. Raymond, who lives in Manalapan with his three children, returned to the stage after a 28 year absence in 2008 appearing in Center Players’ productions of Driving Miss Daisy and The Odd Couple – Female Version. In 2009 he also appeared in 20th Century

Mark Schumacher (Juror #2) is delighted to make his debut at Center Playhouse! This is his second community theatre production having just completed the romantic lead of Tony in Erica Fineman-Bertoli’s black comedy Pot Luck which ran at the First Avenue Playhouse throughout June and is nominated for a Perry Award for Best Original Play this year. Growing up, Mark was immersed in Broadway music playing on the HiFi and stereo almost every day. By seven years old he had all the English accents of My Fair Lady down pat. Shoe, as he is known to his friends and children, sings karaoke locally on a regular basis, where he occasionally belts out a show tune when not singing a Springsteen song. A marine cargo insurance underwriter by profession, the joys of his life are his talented children Jim and Julianne, and his lifelong friends. His passion is golf, but if you ask him what is making him happiest at the moment, he’ll tell you that discovering live theatre is a lifelong dream come true.

Charlie Deitz (Juror #1) Charlie is an itinerant actor who travels the Parkway in search of a venue. During the year he might be found on stage anywhere between Elizabeth and Toms River. His past performances include: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Night of the Iguana, Rumors, Room Service, Harvey, Goodbye Charlie, Dial M For Murder, Verdict, Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Nights Dream, I Do, I Do and Fiorello. Charlie graced our stage twice in the past in: Laughter on the 23rd Floor and The Sum of Us - welcome back !

Todd Sylvia (Juror #6) is appearing in his second stage production and is very excited to work with the cast of Twelve Angry Men. Over the last ten years he has directed and starred in over 100 historical reenactments at the Historic Village at Allaire. He has portrayed characters such as James P. Allaire, Rev. Thomas Tanser, James Smith and assorted roles as blacksmiths, carpenters and colliers.

Kevin R. Walsh (Juror #10) is happy to be back with Center Players since appearing as Oscar Jaffe in Twentieth Century. After playing Juror #3 some years ago at Ocean County College, he welcomes the opportunity to perform in this show from the perspective of a different character. Other favorite roles include Tevye (Fiddler on the Roof), Common Man (A Man for All Seasons), Captain Smith (Titanic the Musical), Major General (Pirates of Penzance), and both leads in separate productions of The Sunshine Boys. He has also appeared in New York in a Off-off Broadway production of Shakespeare’s King John as well as with the Metro Lyric Opera Company in productions of Die Fledermaus and Norma. He has appeared in a Star Wars fan movie as the Jedi Master and can be seen at www.reignofthefallen.com. He has written and produced an original play about Breast Cancer and the importance of early detection. And always, “Break Legs” to a wonderful (and slightly perturbed) cast.

Anthony Greco (Producer & Director) is glad to be back at Center Players after directing this summer’s fast-paced screwball comedy Twentieth Century. He is even happier teaming up with cohort Colleen DeFelice to direct one of his all-time favorite dramas. Anthony first appeared with Center Players as Jay Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers for which he received a Perry Award Nomination for Best Youth Actor. Although Anthony has appeared in dozens of shows throughout Monmouth & Middlesex Counties he has recently spent more time devoted to directing, some of his favorites include: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Gypsy, Oliver!, Barefoot in the Park, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Seussical. Anthony is the resident director at Monmouth Regional High School in Tinton Falls where he is currently in rehearsals for 12 Angry Jurors which opens in December.

Colleen DeFelice (Assistant Director) was first seen at Center Players as Aunt Gert in Lost In Yonkers for which she received a 2007 Perry Award Nomination for Outstanding Ensemble Actress.  Other roles include Chris Gorman in Rumors, Mrs Medlock in The Secret Garden, The Woman in 4A in 6RMS RIV VU,  Renee in The Odd Couple: Female Version, and  Ida Webb in Twentieth Century   She has also filled the role of stage manager and producer for several productions at Center Players.   The challenge of working on props and costumes is especially rewarding for which she received a 2008 Perry Award Nomination for Outstanding Costume Design for Children of a Lesser God.   She was the winner of the 2008 Perry Awards for Outstanding Scenic Design and Outstanding Properties for the Center Players production of Visiting Mr. Green.  She is looking forward to her first time directing and working again with Anthony and this very talented cast.

Mimi Lichter (Stage Manager) Mimi’s first volunteer experience with Center Players was helping with refreshments, set up, serving and ushering.  Thanks to Bernice, Mimi became involved with Real Women Have Curves as Assistant Stage Manager.  Her next adventure was working sound tech for Mousetrap. Mimi feels she found her real home in Center Players as stage manager or part of the backstage crew.  She was stage manager for Hamlet, Lost In Yonkers, On Golden Pond, Children of a Lesser God, and Catch Me If You Can, and assistant stage manager for Visiting Mr. Green and Driving Miss Daisy.  Her other interests outside the theater include gardening, speedwalking, strength training, reading mystery novels, guitar, trips to Hawaii, California and Alaska, yoga and tai chi. Mimi is a retired special education teacher and, thanks to her involvement with Center Players, she is enjoying her retirement.  “Being part of the Center Players Family has enriched my life.”