OBERON THEATRE ENSEMBLE

The Oberon Theatre Ensemble is an active player in New York’s independent theatre community. Now in our 13th season, we combine classic, contemporary, and new works in repertory. We believe in the joy of a well told story, the connection offered by a supportive community, and the magic of the theatre. More

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2009 CAST & COMPANY MEMBERS . . . L - O

Jake Lacy

Conrad, Much Ado About Nothing
Jake is excited and filled with gratitude to be working with the Oberon Theater Ensemble. He has previously been seen in Breadloaf Theater Ensemble's Arcadia (Gus/Augustus), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Proteus) at the Roanoke Theater Festival, Chip on Guiding Light and Demetrius in Hartford Stage's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Jake would like to thank Mark, the cast, Mom, Dad and Mack. Jake is a graduate of The North Carolina School of the Arts.

William Laney

American Rapture
Most recently played Duke of Clarence/Tyrell in The Frog and Peach Theare Company production of Richard III, at the West End Theatre in New York City. Other NYC Productions: Patrick in A Thousand Variations on a Lie Told Once and Macduff in Macbeth both with the Oberon Theatre Ensemble. Demigod, The Lion Tamer by Rich Orloff;Sir Thomas Page in The Merry Wives Of Windsor; Solyony, The Three Sisters; O’Brien, Kitty The Waitress; Jud Fry, Oklahoma; Leontes, The Winters Tale; Doctor Ron, The Chaos Theories by Alex Dinelaris; Baron Regnault, The Honor of Thomas Becket; Borachio, Much Ado About Nothing; Albert Einstein, The Physicists; Sir Toby Belch, Twelfth Night; LaFont, Woman Of Paris; Caliban, The Tempest; Mr. Summey, Dark Of The Moon; Pistol, King Henry The Fifth; Duke Frederick, As You Like It. Recent Film: New release of the short film Mugsy Falls written by Lannie Hill and filmed by Bjornqvist Films. Member AEA. (718.440.0443/laney_liam@yahoo.com) Oberon Core Member

Jenna Lazar

Stage Manager, American Rapture
JENNA LAZAR is delighted to be a part of this fabulous production. Jenna is a recent graduate of Cornell University. She has been involved in various productions in the past, both onstage and off. Recent productions include Hamlet and Richard III with the Frog and Peach Theatre Company, and Smokey Scout Productions' Confessions of a Plate and Shoe. Thanks to Alex and this fantastic cast. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Andy and Chad.

Diánna Martin

American Rapture - The Girl, Hello Out There
Most recently, Diánna played Deck in the acclaimed MTWorks' production of The Oath by Jacqueline Goldfinger. Other NY acting credits include A Thousand Variations on a Lie Told Once for Oberon (Rena); Before the Next Blue Norther (Violet),dir. Ernie Martin, Abingdon Theatre; Coyote on a Fence (Shawna). Regional: The Trial of God (Maria); The Dutchman (Lula). She has also worked with Oberon Theatre Ensemble as the Assistant Director & Stage Manager in Macbeth, in 2008, but is now the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Oberon. After five years hosting, directing, and producing television and radio in St. Louis, she has returned to her hometown - following in the footsteps of her parents, Tony-Award winning actress Ann Wedgeworth and acting teacher/director Ernie Martin. Having acted/directed/coached on stage and independent film, Diánna has also taught acting to teenagers and adults at NYFA and the Ernie Martin Studio Theatre, and runs her own acting school, Martin Acting Studios. Member of Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Maieutic Theatre Works (MTWorks); staff theatre critic for TheFabMarquee.com; Awards Judge for NYIT Awards.
Oberon Core Member

Kathleen McAllister

Costume Designer
Kathleen McAllister is a graduate from the University of North Carolina School of The Arts, where she received her Masters in Costume Design May, 2008. This is her first design collaboration in New York, and she is very happy and excited to be working with Oberon. Past designs include: The Game of Love, A Month In The Country, Honk! A Musical Comedy, & Radamisto.

Linda S. Nelson

Linda Nelson's performance as Abby in A Thousand Variations on a Lie Told Once earned a Best Actress nomination from the Midtown International Theatre Festival in 2008. Previously with Oberon Theatre, Ms. Nelson was seen in Merry Wives of Windsor. Her other NYC and regional credits include Anna Christie, Prelude to a Kiss, Henry IV, Part I, Frankie and Johnny..., The Night of the Iquana, The Shadow Box, and she has been seen as all three women in The Last of the Red Hot Lovers!. She was also critically acclaimed when originating the roles of Nancy in The Fiascoes for New Heights Productions, and Harry's Girl in Shotgun Production's The Chaos Theories.

She has also appeared in film and video including Imaginary Heroes opposite Sigourney Weaver, Q and A with Nick Nolte, and is the voice and movement of Edna in the Video Game Bully. Ms. Nelson recently directed Missa Solemnis or The Play about Henry by Roman Feeser for DUTF (the Downtown Urban Theatre Festival) wich will also have a four week run opening this October. Ms. Nelson is a member of NJ Rep, TRU, CTI Alumni and is the founder of Shotgun Productions, Inc. Member AEA and SAG. Contact at LSNActs@cs.com.
Oberon Associate Member