North Riverside Community Theater Charlie Brown Cast Bios

Dona is a veteran Chicago actor who has been involved with NRRCT since 1998, when she she played lead in the SPRING production of The Pajama Game. Dona is very active in Chicagoland theater, playing roles such as Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, Sister Robert Anne and Mother Superior in Nunsense, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Yente in Fiddler in the Roof, and Mazeppa in Gypsy. Dona also directed the Fall 2000 NRRCT production of Fiddler on the Roof. When not on the stage, Dona is a full time instructor for the Radio department of Columbia College Chicago and can be heard weekends on 100.3 WNND, Hits of the 80's and 90's.

This is Christina’s 8^th year working with NRRCT. She has participated on stage and off in many ways, from chorus to lead, choreography to directing. She is always excited to work with such a talented cast, crew and production staff, and doubly excited to again work with best friend J.G. (Sally). Thanks Mom, Dad and Saundra for your help. Jeremy (I love you and you owe me a trip to Maui), and “Break a Leg” Jules!

Chris has been with NRRCT since 1999. He is a freshman at Triton College and is excited to be in the cast of “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”. Chris has performed in numerous shows and a few of his favorites are Little Shop of Horrors, Hello Dolly, And How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Chris would like to thank his Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, CS, RH, BH, EM, BD, BR, etc…. most of all he would like to thank his number one fan, Melissa.

Cheryl is thrilled to be playing Lucy in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, her 5th NRRCT production. Most recently Cheryl was in Guys and Dolls and Smokey Joe’s Café in Oak Park. She also played the role of Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie and Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors in NRRCT’s 2001-2002 season. While many of Cheryl’s nights are devoted to theater, her days are spent chasing after her 2 1/2-year-old son Noah, consulting for Purple Monkey Studios, and developing Silver Screen Productions, her home video editing business. Cheryl owes a heartfelt thanks to her husband, Aaron, for his emotional and vocal support.

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is Bobby’s second show with NRRCT. He most recently was in Oklahoma and Peter Pan at Morton College. Bobby is very happy to be working with a small cast and a close-knit group of people. Many thanks to Dona, Kuckie, Jules, his Mother, the Kiddie Corner, and last but not least…. his blanket.

Tom has been an active member of NRRCT for many years and is currently on the NRRCT board of directors. He has appeared in many NRRCT productions including Guys and Dolls, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Reflect Up, How To Succeed in Business, and Hello Dolly. Tom had also directed Nunsense and Little Shop of Horrors at NRRCT. Tom lives in North Riverside and is Controller for EESCO, a nationwide electrical wholesaler. Tom says Happiness is…being back on stage, working with this talented cast and crew, and seeing people attend Community Theater.

Julie is no stranger to the NRRCT stage where she was most recently seen as Kim in Bye Bye Birdie. Julie has also been singing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for the past three years. Julie is glad to be working with such a great cast, crew and staff, especially her best friend Christina. Love and thanks to her family and friends especially Mom, Dad and Pete.