CAST

David A. Palen ( Danny Zuko )

Favorite Quote:"Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things." -Shawshank Redemption

Likes: Reading, Bowling, Led Zeppelin, 70 degree days, Frisbee, Harmonica

Dislikes: Ignorance, Seafood, two-faced people, rain, stress

About Dave:Dave is excited to be performing in his first production at TLP. Past shows in other theaters include Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), City of Angels (Stein), West Side Story (Bernardo), Grease (Kenickie), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert), Neil Simon's Fools (Leon), She Loves Me (Waiter), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Pseudolus), and Godspell (Jesus). In addition, David has appeared in Joey and Maria's Comedy Wedding as Pastor Fasiulli, Phil and Rhonda's Gala Divorce as The Cook, and the Boston-based independent film Overserved, winner of Best Picture at both the Houston and Boston Comedy Festivals. David currently works as a Medical Assistant in Boston, and plans to continuously pursue his career in acting until he physically can't anymore. Many thanks to his entire family-without their support, he would be nothing. Special thanks to Matt L, the best Dance Captain ever, for kicking Dave in the ass and getting him to this audition.

Andrea Polon ( Sandy )

Favorite Quote: "Sing out Louise!" - Mama Rose

Likes: family, friends, TLC (wedding & baby story, maternity ward, while you were out), movies, dinner dates with my husband, my husband's humour, a good laugh that makes you cry, traveling, shopping, listening to Bedtime Magic and Delilah, teaching, boardgames, and my cats (Dax and Mickey)

Dislikes: housework, paying bills, bad listeners, tollbooths, how much time I spend watching Law & Order a day (SVU)

About Andrea: Andrea grew up in CT and now resides in Salem, MA. She attended Boston University where she majored in Modern Foreign Language Education. She is now a high school French teacher in Marblehead, MA. After a long absence from doing community & professional theatre and commercial jingles, Andrea is so happy to be back on the stage with this talented cast and crew! She wishes everyone and great run and thanks her family for their endless love!

Katie Ford ( Rizzo )

Favorite Quote: "Burn dust, eat my rubber!" -Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Likes: Musical Theatre, going to the beach, swimming, sushi, listening to Judy Garland, back rubs, Strawberry Daiquiris, being with friends.

Dislikes: Going to the dentist, going to the doctor, Fake people, mean people, losing my voice, gaining weight, rain.

About Katie: Katie recently graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NYC where she studied Musical Theatre. She is happy to be back in the Boston area near here family and old friends. Grease is her first Turtle Lane production. Katie just started working at Gymboree Play and Music teaching Mommy and Me music classes. She loves kids as much as she loves music, so a job that combines the two makes her very happy! :) Her favorite roles in the past include Rizzo in Grease, Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Dolly Levi inHello Dolly. She's been having a great time with the cast of Grease and is looking forward to opening night!

Paul Mayo (Kenickie )

Favorite Quote: "Life is good...Hang onto it ! ! !"

Likes: Motorcycles, Adventure sports, Whatever really...it changes daily

Dislikes: Being Bored, Unemployment ( having no money), Politics

About Paul: Recently returning from his two year training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, in London, and a six month stay in Barcelona. Paul has performed in several plays including: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Twelfth Night, India Song, and six degrees of separation to name a few. He also performed as the lead in “Kassandra” at the Edinburgh festival in Scotland, and won a fringe first award. Prior to that Paul spent four years in Los Angeles where he performed in several Indi films and the better-known Jessica Simpson music video "I wanna love you for ever". He is looking to crack the big apple soon but for now he is enjoying the time spent in the old neighborhood with friends and family. For all those who do what they want to do. Dream away.

Shonna McEachern (Jan)

Favorite Quote: "Bear suits are funny... ape suits as well." -Christopher Walken

Likes: music, theater, reading, shoes

Dislikes: paying school loans

About Shonna: Shonna is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She was most recently seen in as the maid by the fire in Jesus Christ Superstar. Some of her favorite roles include Lizzie in Baby (TCAN players), Tzietel in Fiddler on the Roof (Reagle Players), Meg in Brigadoon (Wakefield Repertory Theater), and Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Shonna made her television debut on Fox Family's The Scariest Places on Earth. She currently works as a waitress at Legal Seafoods and is working on her solo caberet act. As always, she would like to thank her parents, sister Carly, and boyfriend Sean for their constant love and support! www.shonnamceachern.com

Eric D (Roger )

Favorite Quote: "A little ass action. You know what I like." - Jen Condon

Likes: TV, Pirates, The Who

Dislikes: Having to work for a living.

About Eric: Eric was last seen at TLP in Evita (aristocrat/ Magaldi us). Other local theater appearances include Sterling Theater‘s production of Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon Zealots) and a recent appearance in Baby (Danny) at TCAN. Eric was born and raised in Ashland, though he now lives in Framingham, MA. He attended The Boston Conservatory as a musical theater major. He works for Advocates, Inc. at a day program for mentally handicapped adults. Eric would like to thank his family and friends, especially Leah, Stan, Courtney (& Sean), and the Schniders for all their help and support. www.ericdonline.com

Lauren Gemelli ( Marty )

Favorite Quote:"We are such stuff as dreams are made of...” -William Shakespeare

Likes: Good food, great friends; bubble baths; Casey Elizabeth, Chip, and Tobias Xavier (My dog, cat, and fish, respectively); a good book; massages; performing; the Style network, Will & Grace, Sex & the City (not the TBS version); Beaches, Ferris Bueller's Day Off; but above all else, GREAT SHOES!

Dislikes: Closed-mindedness; people not coming to see Grease at TLP

About Lauren: Lauren currently attends Manhattanville College as a Theatre major / Criminal Law minor on academic and artistic scholarships. When not performing or in class, Lauren is a Sales Associate for Gap, Inc. and is on summer faculty at Children's Ballet Arts for Musical Theatre. Love to Dad, Nick, Olivia, Chip, Tobias Xavier, Casey Elizabeth, Lynn, Pam, Susie and her fabulous friends.

Charlie Walsh ( Sonny )

Favorite Quote:“Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere." - Van Wilder

Likes: The fact that TLP has a bar. How awesome is that?! Music, performing in general, being in the company of good people, laughing, board games, playing drums, and just to be corny, the feeling of fingers running through my hair. So there.

Dislikes: My job, any negativity being thrown my way, having a thought interrupted before it could be vocalized. There's a little more, but I can't remember. OH! I dislike my poor memory.

About Charlie: A current Revere resident and raised in Somerville, MA most of his life, Charlie saw his father as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, and was awestruck at the emotion that theater could invoke. From his first role as a child as the Tinman in The Wizard of Oz to now, as Sonny in Grease, he still remembers the performance that sparked in him the desire that still goes strong today. Big ups to my boys in the Burger Palace, and the birds in the Pink Ladies, special props go to the rest of the cast and crew, you all rule hardcore. Thanks to me mum, my dad and stepmom, and to the rest of my family from the oldest generation to the newest. And I can't forget to thank my friends in Winthrop, you know who you is. Special loves go out to Destiny. Seeing your face light up has made my day, so many more times than I could count. Click HERE for more info.

Anne Naomi Freund ( Frenchy )

Favorite Quote:"A woman is like a teabag. You never know how strong she is until you get her into hot water. " -Eleanor Roosevelt

Likes: Sushi, Books, Shopping, My Job, Children

Dislikes: Talking on the phone, traffic, The check engine light in my car

About Anne: Anne grew up in a little town outside Chicago where the only thing to do on weekends was toilet paper people's houses. She received her Masters degree in Theater Education from Emerson College in 2002 and is now teaching mommy and me play and music classes for Gymboree.

Jed Alevizos ( Doody )

Favorite Quote:"There is a lot more to me than there is to me!!!" -Leo Bloom

Likes: Music, Dancing, Acting, Being Goofy, and GIRLS!!!

Dislikes: Oppression, rejection, jerks, being looked down on, being the youngest in the cast.

About Jed: Jed was born in New York City, but he now lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He is currently attending St. Sebastian's School in Needham, MA. He developed his love for theater at Stagedoor Manor, the acting camp located in Loch Sheldrake, New York. Since then, he has worked as a hip-hop choreographer at the Kathy McCrohon's Dance Center. He's also worked with the Weston Friendly Society, Alexander Children's Theater School (ACTS), Weston Drama Workshop, Open Fields, and of course, Turtle Lane Playhouse. Favorite roles include Sammy Johnstone in Blood Brothers, Miles Gloriosus in A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, and Jesus in Godspell.

Julie Singer (Patty Simcox )

Favorite Quote:"Reach for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”

Likes: Singing (of course,) friends, family, my "bb" buddy, reading, pot-luck dinners, and coming to Grease rehearsals! Dislikes: Soup, coffee...that's about it!

About Julie: Julie lives in Needham, MA but will soon be leaving for New York City to attend Barnard College! She has been involved in theatre throughout high school with her favorite role being Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls." She is currently working as a day camp counselor and hopes to, in the future, combine her loves of music and children as a teacher. Love to the cast (especially my bb buddy!)

Joey Mirabile ( Eugene Florczyk )

Favorite Quote:"Some men see things as they are and say, why. I dream things that never were and say, why not." - Robert F. Kennedy

Likes: cheese, s.b., music, N.Y.C., l.m.g., tap dancing, the color blue, good teeth, and making people laugh.

Dislikes: loud and conceited people, needles, blood, sadness, history, and fighting.

About Joey: Joey, a senior at Matignon High School, is seventeen years old and lives in Medford, Ma. Since the age of nine, he has been performing in musical theater. Joey loves to tap dance and compete in Massachusetts High School Drama Festival. Thanks to Cristina for bringing him to rehearsals and being a real good friend. He wishes good luck to the cast and crew!!!

Cristina Pothier ( ChaCha/Connie/swing )

Favorite Quote:"dOn't take life sO seriOusly!! it's nOt like yOu're getting Out alive!!"

Likes: strawberries, happy people, little kids, the sun

Dislikes: mustard, mean people, yucky weather

About Cristina: Cristina, born and raised in Medford, Ma, is eighteen years old and will be returning to Wagner College in New York City this fall to pursue a minor in dance. She would like to thank Matty for dragging her to another audition and her family for all their love and support!

Jim Jordan ( Vince Fontain )

Favorite Quote:"To alcohol: The cause of and solution to all life's problems” -Homer Simpson

Likes: The Simpsons, music, books, video games

Dislikes: Unemployment, George W. Bush, hangovers

About Jim: Jim hails from Lincoln, Nebraska where he went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to get his Bachelors in Music Ed. After graduating, he moved to Boston where he went to The Boston Conservatory to earn his Masters in Opera Performance. The most interesting thing to happen to him lately is a commerical shoot for Herb Chambers where he dressed as a dog and licked a toy car. Watch for this commercial sometime in early July!! Jim would like to thank his family, friends and of course, Frigga.

James Tallach (Johhny Casino )

Favorite Quote:"Meg Ryan, Actress...I'll be the judge of that." - Patsy, Absolutely Fabulous

Likes: Music, Drinking, Theatre, Drinking, Reading, Drinking

Dislikes: No bar !

About James: James was born in Scotland, and moved to the US 6 years ago. He's been performing for about 14 years now and most recently has taken a side step into the technical aspects of theatre, stage managing, directing, choreographing. He owes it all to his friends and family, especially Gary and wee Sam.

Kimberly Schaeffer ( Shelly Jones )

Favorite Quote:"Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, 'It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than to be selfish and worry about my liver. ” -Jack Handey

Likes: Traveling, presents for no reason, mint oreo ice cream, Sex & the City, and Frank Sinatra

Dislikes: MA Drivers, Driving in general, watermelon and Monday mornings

About Kim: Kim graduated from Ithaca College in '02 with a degree in Communications. Shortly after graduating she moved to the Boston area to pursue her career. Presently she works for a media buying agency in Natick, however spends most of her time at Turtle Lane Playhouse! Music and theatre have always been Kim's passions and she looks forward to performing with this dynamic and energetic cast! She would like to thank her parents for their endless love and support, her friends for putting up with her crazy habits and Brian for always finding new ways to surprise her!

Brent Kincaid ( Ensemble )

Favorite Quote:"Oh my God kid, eat a sandwich!" - No one Special

Likes: Singing, Playing Piano, Going out, and eating.

Dislikes: Liars

About Brent: Brent was born and raised in Bakersfield, Ca. He moved here last June to basically try another part of the county. "The opportunity was there so I took it." He now works for Marriott hotels as a Night Auditor. He is enjoying actually being on stage in Grease since he is usually in the orchestra pit musically conducting or playing the piano. He wants to thank Jorge for supporting him always.

Joe Vitti ( Ensemble )

Favorite Quote:"This world has been made by fools that wise men should live in it” -Oscar Wilde

Likes: Languages, rock music, writing, running, big cities

Dislikes: Not too much

About Joe: Joe is currently 16 and lives in Winchester, where he attends Winchester High School. Recently, he has performed in A Funny Thing...Forum with the Weston Friendly Theater Society and Fiddler on the Roof with TLP. His most memorable role was the "Artful Dodger" in Oliver! with the Wakefield Repertory Theater, for which he was given an EMACT. He also works with the TLP Summer Workshop for Children.

Jaime Lyn Slatt ( Ensemble )

Favorite Quote:"It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance. It's the dream afraid of waking that never takes the chance. It's the mind afraid of losing that never learns to give, and it's the soul afraid of dying that never learns to live.”

Likes: food, shopping, friends, funny people, and laughing.

Dislikes: being bored, being embarrassed, and bugs.

About Jaime: Jaime lives in Winthrop Ma. and is going to be attending Matignon High School as a senior next fall. She's been doing theater since she can remember and wants to thank her mom and nana for all their love and support!!! Thanks to Matty for always being there.

Whitney Stone ( Ensemble )

Favorite Quote:"There are no strangers, they are just friends you have not met yet."

Likes: Performing in, directing, and choreographing musical theater productions, spending time with cool people (such as those in the Grease cast), annoying my neighbors by dancing to music turned up too loud on my backyard patio at 11:00 pm., writing songs, playing showtunes on piano and singing along (even better when Devon sings), and taking pictures because I like to hold on to good memories... Devon is my brother, if you were wondering.

Dislikes: Being interrupted in the middle of a creative thought process...and raw seafood, I don't like foods that have the capability to jiggle...unless it's jello. jello's ok.

About Whitney: Whitney resides in Natick, MA, where she lives the glamorous life of an AMC movie theater employee. The additional inhabitants of her house include Mom and Dad, her cats Timmy and Tina, and she is trying to cope with the hole where her brother should be, as he is living in NH this summer! She recently graduated from Natick High School, and will be attending Hofstra University as a theatre major in the fall. Whitney was last seen in Jesus Christ Superstar (Soul Girl/ Tormentor/ Ensemble) with Indy Productions. Favorite past roles include Gladys in The Pajama Game, Narrator in Joseph...Dreamcoat, Wendy Jo in Footloose, and Esther Smith in Meet Me In St. Louis. This is Whitney's first show with Turtle Lane

Will Morningstar (Ensemble )

Favorite Quote:"Lemme do it!" -Stewart

Likes: Dogs, good movies, theatre, music, rain (but only when it's warm out), reading, french toast.

Dislikes: Ignorant/arrogant people, cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber.

About Will: Will lives in Newton and attends Newton South High School. Will has recently appeared in Jesus Christ Superstar with Indy Productions and as Rev. Moore in Footloose, and Lucky Stiff as Uncle Anthony. Will has also performed many roles with the Turtle Lane Playhouse, most recently being Mendel in Fiddler on the Roof and a Military General in Evita. Will is going to be working at the Turtle Lane Summer Program this summer with Joe and Whitney.

MS LYNCH…………………Annitta Brockney

TEEN ANGEL…………………Michael Parsons

ENSEMBLE…………………Matt Laurenza