Incidentals

Peter is excited to be part of Alternative Theatre Company. 

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Peter made his acting debut in Alternative Theatre Company's 2024 production of "A Waning Gibbous Moon." And last season he appeared as the role of Jet in our production of "Benny And The Jetts."

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Peter has previously worked as lighting operator for Royal Star Theatre and Douglaston Community Theatre, stitcher/dresser for Artistree.

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"Have courage and be kind."

Tim

This Long Island native and graduate of Wagner College is back performing with Alternative Theatre Company after last being seen as Ted in the original Off-Broadway production of "The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!" back in 2009! 

Some of his favorite Off-Broadway, regional and touring credits include Shrek (Shrek), Seussical (Horton), The Wizard of Oz (Lion/Zeke), Charlotte's Web (Wilbur), Isabelle and the Pretty-Ugly Spell (Radbourn/Herald/Fairy Godmother), Harry Connick, Jr.’s The Happy Elf (Santa), James and the Giant Peach (Grasshopper), Junie B. Jones The Musical (Mrs. Gutzman/Mr. Scary/Daddy/Mr. Woo)., LMAO (Improv Actor), Jekyll And Hyde, Preschool A Pint Sized Musical (Larry), Geeked And Loaded (Jason), Sleeping Beauty (Gryff), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Grandpa Joe),, Lost Boys Or An Awfully Big Adventure (Rupurt), Dickens Condensed (Smike), JAR'D, Hollywood-Hollywood!, Booth!, Grand Hotel, and Into the Woods.

Evan is also a producer, director, and teaches acting for theatre, film, and improv. Evan runs a local coffee shop called No Rush Cafe in Freeport Village. Come say hello and enjoy the vibe!  Contact: 

@norush_cafe 

@schultz_evan 

Evanjschultz@gmail.com

Sheila

Paige Cheatham (she/her) is a Philadelphia/New York based actor, and recent WVU Alum. Credits include Little Red (Into the Woods), Amy (Little Women), and most recently Cordelia U/S (Falsettos, Arden Theater Company). When Paige isn’t playing pretend professionally she enjoys doing so recreationally (playing dungeons and dragons), sewing, and reading. Instagram: @paige.alice.cheatham.

Uncle Woody

Jeff is thrilled to be appearing in this evenings performance with ATC after playing Ray in 2023's SONDER, Stan in 2024's A WANING GIBBOUS MOON, and as Rick in last years BENNY AND THE JETTS. Regional Credits: Nice Work If You Can Get It (Chief Berry), Bullets Over Broadway (Long Island Premiere, Warner Purcell), Curtains (Oscar Shapiro), Ragtime (Henry Ford), Memphis (Mr. Simmons), A New Brain (The Minister), Falsettos (Mendel), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), Hairspray (Wilbur Turnblad), Company (David), Into the Woods (Narrator/Mysterious Man), The Secret Garden (Albert Lennox). 

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this performance to life. PDZ, thank you for the most wonderful year. Looking forward to many more.

Martha

Jill is thrilled be performing in Fruitcakes! Bringing an original piece to life is always exhilarating!

Her favorite roles have been: The Chaperone ( The Drowsy Chaperone), Violet ( 9 To 5), Velma ( Hairspray), Mrs. Meers ( Thoroughly Modern Millie), Mrs. Peterson ( Bye Bye Birdie), Gay Wellington ( You Can’t Take It With You) and Miss. Hannigan ( Annie).

Thank you to Joe and our creative directors for this opportunity!

Henry

Adam is the Co-Owner of Red Spear LLC and President of Creative Concept Productions. Recently he served as Chairman of the Board of Emerging Artists Theatre and Executive Director for the Tennessee Williams Festival in Provincetown. CCP has produced over 100 shows. Adam has worked with Bruce Vilanch, Lea Delaria, Judy Tenuta, Charles Busch, Margaret Cho, Ellen Greene, Paula Poundstone, Sandra Bernhard, Michael Feinstein and Linda Eder.  Mr. Weinstock has produced on both coasts of the USA as well as in London on the West End. He has been involved in numerous Broadway Shows including Deuce starring Marion Seldes and Angela Lansbury, Peter and the Starcatcher, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Great Comet of 1812 Starring Josh Grohban, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Present Laughter with Kevin Kline and Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close. Adam also directs and Acts. He can be seen currently here at BACCA as Bob in Modern Classics Beyond Therapy. For more information go to www.redspearllc.com

Jason

Mike has been a member of the CUNY Theatre faculty since 1993, teaching various courses in Performance and Media. Mike has worked in over two hundred productions as actor, director, stage manager and sound designer. He sits on the board of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s Education Committee and is a founding member of Westbury Arts. He is a noted scholar of baseball uniform history; having been cited in several books and publications. From 2020-2025, he produced the podcast, Jiffy Pop Culture. Mike continues to seek out work as an actor, not only to continue to grow as an artist but as a means to inform his teaching work.

Eleanore

Jen is excited (and just a little petrified) to be making her stage debut in this production. A lifelong theater fan, she is grateful for the opportunity to perform alongside such a talented cast. Outside the theater, Jen has worked as a teen services librarian for many years, where she's been known to give dramatic readings to teens who graciously tolerate them in exchange for community service hours. Jen would like to thank Joe, Ariann, and the entire cast for their patience, support, and encouragement. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Clara

Rose Albert is a New York based actor, drag clown, and all around lover of wacky art made by passionate queers. A recent Bard College alum, Rose recently wrote, designed, and starred as Moira Valentine in short play “Hollywood Killed The Broadway Star” for their senior project in Theatre & Performance. Other favorite credits include Legally Blonde (Enid Hoops), the Rocky Horror Show (Brad Majors), and Turn To Dust (Roadrunner). Instagram: @rosiemeadows.vs.theworld

Devin

Hayden is very excited to be a member of Alternative Theatre Company. You may have previously seen him as Cooper in our 2024 production of "A Waning Gibbous Moon", or in his role as Kurt in our 2023 production of "SONDER," both performed at the BACCA Arts Center. He was also the Munchkin Mayor in "The Wizard of Oz" performed at Farmingdale State College. Hayden studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute of Film in his pursuit of becoming a method actor.

Ken

Jay is delighted to return to the stage with the Alternative Theatre Company after several years spent writing songs instead of saying lines. A lifelong New York performer, Jay has appeared Off-Broadway and on television, including Law & Order, and earned an Emmy® nomination for his work with Newsday. As a songwriter represented by Universal Music Publishing, his music has been heard on Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, Dora and Friends: Into the City!, Blaze and the Monster Machines, and NBCUniversal’s Sprout House, with additional pop and dance credits reaching the Billboard charts. He is grateful to make this Jazz Age return and sends love and thanks to Christian for his endless support.

Rob

Eric is reading the role of Rob.

Playwright, Director

Joe is a proud lifetime member of the New York Dramatist Guild. After studying at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, Joe obtained his F.C.C. License in broadcast communication from the Arizona Technical Institute. Joe founded the Alternative Theatre Company while living in Phoenix, where he was also the Director of Children's Programming at Theatre Works, winning five People's Choice awards. 

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Joe's play Sonder premiered two years ago here at BACCA, followed by A Waning Gibbous Moon last year. His Off-Broadway plays include The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!, A Night in Vegas, A Waning Gibbous Moon, Dirty Secrets, and his comedy, Benny & The Jetts had a succesful run here at BACCA last season. His play A Night in Vegas received multiple AriZoni awards for Best Original Script, Best Overall Production, and Best Director. 

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Throughout his theatre career, Joe has directed and choreographed more than thirty award-winning productions in Arizona, California, New York City, and Long Island, and his plays have been produced around the United States.

Music Director

Ariann is happy to be joining Alternative Theatre Company for her first production. Musical Direction credits include productions of Into the Woods, The Fantasticks, The Sound of Music, Bye Bye Birdie, Brigadoon, Thoroughly Mordern Millie, Heathers, and the NYC company of The Polar Express (Rail Productions). When not in a theater, she is happily teaching the next generation of performers. She is grateful to the cast, who embraced their 2020 throwback rehearsals, and to Joe for the invitation to jump in the sandbox. Love to the ones who have been waiting patiently at home for her to get off Zoom. millerhuethermusic.com