Sherry Jackson Thompson, Director
Sherry Jackson Thompson is a local theatre artist who has worked in the Lexington market for over 35 years acting, directing, and designing. Sherry studied theatre arts at Eastern Kentucky University before graduating with a bachelor’s in communications. Her most favorite directing credits include Harold and Maude for Balagula Theatre and The 39 Steps for Woodford Theatre. She was last seen onstage as “Ma” in ActOut’s production of Torch Song Trilogy. Sherry works in alumni engagement for the University of Kentucky and serves as a board member with ActOut Theatre Group, Inc. Sherry is most grateful and honored to put her brushstrokes on this wonderful piece, performed by this most amazing group of humans. Many thanks to each and every one for being here with us. Enjoy it!
Daniel Ellis
Wylie Caudill
Wylie Caudill
Daniel Ellis as Jeffrey.
Daniel has worked with many theatre companies in the central Kentucky region, including Woodford Theatre (where he serves as the Executive Artistic Director). His previous ActOut credits include Felix in The Normal Heart and Prior in Angels in America Parts 1 & 2. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Wylie Caudill
Wylie Caudill
Wylie Caudill
Wylie Caudill as Steve.
Wylie is making his third appearance with ActOut. Outside of theatre, Wylie serves at Lexington’s own cultural attaché to Greece. Wylie would like to dedicate his performance to his boyfriend, Seth. Thank you for being 6’ 2” with curly blonde hair. And to Daniel, “Bench, please!”
Marcus Roland
Wylie Caudill
Marcus Roland
Marcus Roland as Sterling.
Marcus has performed and directed throughout Central Kentucky with Woodford Theatre, ActOut Theatre Group, Studio Players, Actors Guild of Lexington, West T. Hill Community Theatre, Ragged Edge Community Theatre, Balagula Theatre, and the Lexington Shakespeare Festival. He is also co-host and executive producer of Kentucky Case Files, a Kentucky-centric true-crime podcast.
Gregory Bloom
Brian Uker Estes
Marcus Roland
Gregory Bloom as Darius.
Gregory is excited to make his return to ActOut Theatre Group as a performer! He performed as Ty in A Very Sordid Wedding and has since done plays at Woodford Theatre. Past roles there include the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Rooster in Annie, and Ensemble/Statue in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Enjoy the show!
Brad Urlery
Brian Uker Estes
Brian Uker Estes
Brad Ulery as Gym Rat, Skip, Waiter, Acolyte, Man in Jockstrap, Thug, Dave, and Angelique. Brad is thrilled to be returning to ActOut Theatre! Recent credits include ActOut's Casa Valentina(Gloria), Woodford Theatre's The Underpants (Theo), and The Lexington Theatre Company's A Christmas Story(Ensemble/Jean Sheppard u/s). Brad would like to thank his castmates and director for an incredible process and his wife, Meredith, for her support.
Brian Uker Estes
Brian Uker Estes
Brian Uker Estes
Brian Estes-Uecker as Gym Rat, Casting Director, Don, Tim, Dad, Father Dan, and Chuck. Brian feels blessed to work in the Lexington theater community alongside so many talented and creative friends. He hopes he is making his Bible college alma mater proud, and he dedicates his performance in Jeffrey to the memory of Father John Dews. Previous ActOut Theatre credits: Casa Valentina (Albert/Bessie)and A Very Sordid Wedding (Wilson). Other recent credits: Lucky Stiff(The Body) and The Diary of Anne Frank (Mr. Dussel), Studio Players; It’s a Wonderful Life (Mr. Potter), Leeds Center for the Arts; The Crucible (John Willard), Woodford Theatre; Romeo and Juliet (Friar John),Antagonist Productions.
Kyle Wade
Tommy Gatton
Tommy Gatton
Kyle Wade as Mother Teresa, Sharon, Ann, Debra, Mom, and Mrs. Marcangelo. Kyle is thrilled to return to the stage with ActOut, where he previously appeared in Birds of a Feather, The Boys in the Band, The Normal Heart, and A Very Sordid Wedding. He has also performed with Woodford Theatre, Studio Players, and Bluegrass Mystery Theatre and is delighted to share the stage with this talented cast and crew. Thank you for supporting the arts, and enjoy the show!
Tommy Gatton
Tommy Gatton
Tommy Gatton
Tommy Gatton as Gym Rat, Salesman, Boss, Acolyte, Man in Chaps, Thug, Father Julian, and Sean. Tommy is thrilled to join ActOut on stage for the first time since Standing on Ceremony in 2016. He last worked with ActOut building the set for their production of Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche in 2023. Tommy has been doing theatre in Lexington most of his life, having recently directed the 10-minute play Tech for Studio Players’ Ten-Minute Play Festival and designed sound for their production of Lucky Stiff.
The CREW:
Tom Willis, Projection Designer
Marcus Morthew, Lighting Director
Sam Hager, Backstage
Karen Whitmore, Backstage
Barbara Clifton, Rehearsal Stage Manager/Props
Jazzy Hager, Production Stage Manager
Jeannie Hartman, Costumes
Kerri Emswiller, Choreographer
Scott Turner, Wig Designer
Tommy Gatton, Sound Designer
Bill Chandler, Producer
Terry Mullins, Producer
Presented by special permission of Concord Theatricals.
Actor's Fund
Please consider donating to the ActOut Actors' Fund. Your gift will help support the wonderful actors in this evening's presentation.
With deep appreciation, we thank you!
