Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical comedy set in September of 1937 America, Eugene Jerome comes of age while his family struggles through the depression. With the family falling apart and a war looming over their heads the Jeromes learn to pull each other together.
meet the cast
(left to right): Jose Munoz, Deanna Montoya, Gary Stewart Chorre, Vincent Otero, Emma Norse, Patricia Gillikin, Claire Hopper
Vincent Otero - Eugene Jerome
Vincent is a sixteen year old Los Lunas High School student extending his list of theater performances. He has been casted as lead and supporting parts in shows such as The Princess Bride, Arsenic and Old Lace, Dracula, It’s a Wonderful Life, Scooby-Doo, and Aladdin. Vincent has also had previous acting experience in movies and television.
JOSE MUNOZ - STANLEY JEROME
Jose is a Belen High School graduate looking for a career in film. After running his YouTube channel during his high school career, writing the BHS Drama II play “I’ve Got a Bad Feeling About This...”, and having the opportunity to perform in shows such as “Arsenic & Old Lace”, and “West Side Story”, Jose hopes to make a name for himself not just for his performances, but for his writing and ambition.
Emma Norse - Nora morton
*Emma’s bio will be submitted soon*
Claire hopper - Laurie Morton
Claire Hopper is a 16 year old student at Los Lunas High School. She was Jasmine in the performance Aladdin Jr. Claire plans to attend Western New Mexico University to earn a bachelors and masters degree in social work and plans to work with children with developmental disabilities and their families.
Deanna MontoyA - Kate Jerome
Deanna is a self-motivated individual that goes after what she wants. Her drive and determination has led her down the path of owning two businesses in Belen. Deanna currently owns & manages both businesses, teaching classes at Extreme Fitness in the early mornings and working on hygiene on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Enchanted Smiles. Deanna was born and raised in Belen, she graduated from Belen High School in 1985. Outside of work, Deanna enjoys hiking, riding her bike outside, and riding the motorcycle with her hubby. She also LOVES to travel. Deanna has traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean islands, Hawaii and many other places and has many more to see!
Patricia Gillikin - Patricia Gillikin
Patricia is a writing teacher, a fanfiction writer, and an improvisational student. She has taken classes at The Box Performance Space and Improvisation Theatre in Albuquerque since 2016. In Mt. Hope, West Virginia, she played Renfield in the performance theatre adaption of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. More recently, she co-founded and supported Albuquerque’s OUTSpoken Queer Poetry Slam. With a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, she’s a professor of English, Writing Center Director, and English Coordinator at UNM-Valencia, where she uses improvisation in tutor education.
Gary Stewart Chorre - Jack Jerome
Gary was born in New York, lived in London, England and was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He lives in Belen, New Mexico. Gary has performed as an Actor & Poet throughout the ABQ and Valencia County area for over two decades, preferring the intimacy with cast and audience on stage over the movie set.