Yes, the rumors are true, 2nd Act Players’ Cofounder John N. Frank will have two scenes in his underwear during this November’s performances of Old Ringers. “The playwright’s original stage directions have Harry wearing a Speedo, we’re not going there,” says Frank. “Men in their 60s pretty much should never go there. But Harry is […]
Read MoreJohn N. Frank is returning to the 2nd Act Players stage for the first time since 2016 as he takes on the role of Harry in Old Ringers. “Harry and I are a lot alike, which is making this role so much fun for me,” says Frank, who is a cofounder of the 2nd Act […]
Read MoreSandy Gulliver will be portraying Kathy Ann is the 2nd Act Players’ fall show, Old Ringers. Her character is perhaps the most naive among the group of four women the play deals with. But the old saying “Still waters run deep” could come into play for here before the story ends. Here, Gulliver talks about […]
Read MoreDebra Rodkin will portray Verna, the wild talker in a group of four older women who are at the center of the action in Old Ringers, to be performed this Nov. 2-17 by the 2nd Act Players. The show marks Rodkin’s second performance with the 2nd Act Players. She played Helen in Intentions, which was […]
Read MoreCamille Oswald will be playing Amanda, Diane’s daughter who has turned to religion to carry her through some hard times in her life, in Old Ringers this fall. The show marks Oswald’s first time on the 2nd Act Players’ stage. Read about Amanda here, then come see Oswald on stage! 1. What is your character’s […]
Read MoreValerie Gorman will be making her first appearance on the 2nd Act Players’ stage this fall when she plays Rose in Old Ringers. Rose is the oldest, and perhaps wisest, of the four women who gather to try phone sex as a way to earn some much-needed cash. Here, Gorman talks about Rose,. 1. […]
Read MoreRyan Hall will be returning to the 2nd Act Players’ stage this fall to play Tony the cop in Old Ringers. Tony is a man trying to change his image who finds his past is still following him despite his best efforts. The show marks Hall’s third appearance on the 2nd Act Players’ stage. He […]
Read MoreJulie Mitre will be returning to the 2nd Act Players’ stage this fall to play Diane, the ring-leader of a group of friends hoping to score some much-needed cash, in Old Ringers. The play marks the fifth time Julie will be starring in a 2nd Act Players production. She last year played Momma in New […]
Read MoreThe 2nd Act Players’ fall show, Old Ringers, will feature the work of an intimacy choreographer. This marks the first time the 2nd Act Players has hired someone in this role. The concept of an intimacy choreographer is a relatively new one in the theater. Here, our intimacy choreographer, Sophia Sinsheimer, explains the history of […]
Read MoreThe 2nd Act Players is thrilled to announce that Elderwerks, a not-for-profit that supports seniors with personalized services through life’s transitions, has become the theater company’s first platinum sponsor. “Our fall show, Old Ringers, takes a humorous look at a serious issue for seniors, namely how to manage their finances. Elderwerks, which helps seniors on […]
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