Theater 55: Hard Times
Summary
Three women find themselves in close quarters after a wild night out on the town.
Writer
Chris McKerracher; adapted for audio by John Hunter and David Hunter
Chris McKerracher is a prolific author and playwright from the tiny town of Calmar in Alberta, Canada. Chris has an impressive collection of hilarious, inventive plays which have been performed for many enthusiastic audiences in the central Alberta region, as well as in the US and across Canada. Chris also has a large number of royalty-free one act and Zoom plays for the enjoyment of acting groups' alternative media projects. See his most popular works at www.communitytheatreplays.com.
Chris McKerracher
John Hunter
John has been active in dramatics for over 40 years. involved in a wide variety of productions ranging from Operetta, Musicals, and drama. An actor who more recently has worked in audio drama both as producer and director roles in addition to taking on character parts in productions ranging from science fiction, horror, and historical drama.
John Hunter
David Hunter
David has been active in amateur dramatics for over 50 years. involved in a wide variety of productions ranging from Drama, Musicals, as well as Pantomime, a very British theatre experience. An actor who more recently has worked in audio drama as Executive Producer as well as adapting stories for audio together with taking on character parts ranging from science fiction, horror, and historical drama.
David Hunter
Director
Fabiana Medici
Fabiana Medici has 25+ years of experience as a writer, director, acting coach, and educator within the entertainment field. She began her career acting on the stage at the age of 14 in renowned theaters such as Teatro San Martin and Teatro Presidente Alvear in Buenos Aires; Teatro dell’ Opera and Teatro Ghione in Rome; Henry Fonda theater and Lillian Theater in Los Angeles; and toured various cities worldwide. She also studied and worked in the art of street performance throughout Europe. She has trained both novice students and professionals alike
Fabiana Medici
Cast:
Sue Gisser (Rosi)
Sue Gisser is trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Steppenwolf West, the Groundlings, iOWest, Second City, Antaeus Academy, Theatricum Botanicum, and holds a BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers. In her professional career, Sue is blessed to seldom work with a director, show, or theatre company only once. She's recurred on "Shameless," "Strangers with Candy," and "Solved;" did multiple spots in campaigns for 'Burlington Coat Factory,' 'Mercury Insurance,' and 'Cedar Fair;' completed 20 tours between the Shoestring Players, Open Window Entertainment, and the George Street Playhouse; her films include "The Activist" and "In the Air"- both by French Director Cyril Morin. This is her first podcast, and she's totally hooked. Playing Char has been an honor. Sue is grateful to Bernadette for opening up this new world to her, and for the opportunity to work on this beautiful play, with such strong, talented women! @suegisser
Sue Gisser
Ayla Rose Barreau (Lisa)
Ayla Rose Barreau, a New England native, has been performing on stage since before she could walk. Now as a SAG-AFTRA actor, Ayla has co-starred on Fox’s Glee and NBC’s Heroes and graced the big screen as Ruby in the award-winning film, The Busker. Ayla has kept herself busy with several digital theatre and TV projects over the pandemic and is currently a member of the SkyPilot Theatre Company. http://www.aylarose.com | @aylarosesays
Ayla Rose Barreau
Zelda Kimble (Carol)
Zelda Kimble is from Singapore, but currently lives in LA and has been acting her entire life. She likes champagne, glitter, and murder mysteries. She owns too many candles and has a paranormal podcast called Across the Veil.
Zelda Kimble
