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by Hugh Leonard |
Cast and Crew
Bios
Kevin Callahan – "Eugene Hartigan"
Kevin has been a proud member of Milwaukee Irish Arts since 1986. He has appeared in many plays, most notably, Lovers, Greatest Hits, and The Country Boy. He enjoyed playing "John" in Greatest Hits but it was in The Country Boy in which he played "Eddie"–- husband to Amy Flynn's "Julia"– that he discovered his true calling. For he was to reprise that role in real life a scant six months later when he and Amy were wed, November 12, 1999, at the Irish Cultural & Heritage Center in Milwaukee. Amy Callahan – “Mrs. Rogers"
Amy is delighted to have performed in and directed plays with Milwaukee Irish Arts since 1994. Roles like "Suzie Bernstein" in I Do Not Like Thee Dr. Fell, and "Mamie Flynn" in her one-woman cabaret act are among her favorites. But it is the role of "Julia" in The Country Boy which will be remembered always, thanks to many happy rehearsal hours spent with her husband, "Eddie." Jennifer LaPorte (Director)
Making her Milwaukee Irish Arts debut with "The Au Pair Man", Jennifer is especially happy to be working with Amy and Kevin. Jennifer has performed with the Boulevard Ensemble, Playwright's Studio Theater, Windfall Theatre, and other Milwaukee area groups. She is currently the Arts and Education Director for the new John C. Cudahy Arts and Humanities YMCA. “Congratulations, Amy and Kevin, on a job well done and thanks to Chris for all of his love and support.” John Gleeson (Artistic Director)
A native of Dublin, John is the founder of Milwaukee Irish Arts. He was voted one of the top 100 Irish-Americans by Irish American Magazine and is currently director of Irish Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Kathy Radaj (Production Stage Manager)
Working behind stage with every MIA production since 1989, this is Kathy’s first official “role” as production manager. Jane Dolan (Costume Design)
This is Jane’s second production with Milwaukee Irish Arts. We depend on her artistry to find the perfect “Irish” adornments for the cast. Betty and Ed Mikush (Sets and Properties)
This convivial couple are the backbone of all Milwaukee Irish Arts plays. Each has been named ”Volunteer of the Year” by Milwaukee Irish Fest. Kathy Mallon(Sets and Properties)
has worked with the company both on stage and behind the scenes. She is our introduction artist, greeter and an accomplished poet. Marianne Mikush (Treasurer)
Welcome to our newest Milwaukee Irish Arts recruit and keeper of the books and cash. Pat Sadowski (Front–of– House)
A former “Irish Rose,” and a key volunteer with Irish Fest and the Shamrock Club, Pat manages mailings and front–of–house for the Theatre group. Kathy Golden (Special Events Coordinator)
From a Spring Brunch to coordinating a trip to far off locations, Kathy makes it happen. Helen Gambon (Program Coordinator)
is a poet and supporter of all things Irish. Veronica Ceszynski (Publicity Manager)
Veronica has served as past Treasurer and a Producer. Contact her at (414) 228-8621 to advertise in future play booklets.