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The Boys Next Door

 
at Mills-Pate Arts Center
 
 
Written by
Tom Griffin
Directed by
Brad McCrary
Presented by
Bravo Boro
 
Starring
 
Bowd Beal
Dawn Livingston
Mike Scott
Sean Dixon
Michael Norman
Jack Seage
David Fonville
Beth Priest
Stephen Thompson
 
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Cast

Bowd Beal

Norman Bulansky
Sean Dixon

Jack Palmer
David Fonville

Lucien P.Smith
Dawn Livingston

Shelia
Michael Norman

Mr.Klemper
Beth Priest

Mrs. Fermus, Mrs. Warren & Clara
Mike Scott

Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin & Senator Clarke
Jack Seage

Arnold Wiggins
Stephen Thompson

Barry Klemper

Creative Team

Brad McCrary

Director
Nicholas Buckely

Assistant Director
Olivia Hollandsworth

Stage Manager
Brittany Penevolpe

Producer
Jamie Leigh Stevens

Fight Choreographer

Meet the Company


Sean Dixon (Jack Palmer)

Sean is thrilled to be part of Bravo Boro's "The Boys Next Door", one of his all-time favorite shows, and to have the opportunity to work alongside such a phenomenal cast and crew. His recent acting credits include Khan the Musical, Sylvia, 12 Angry Jurors, and The Mousetrap. Theatre is a rewarding creative outlet, and he is grateful for the opportunity to bring another wonderful production to life. Finally, he'd like to thank his wife and daughter for their endless love, patience, and unwavering support.

David Fonville (Lucien P.Smith)

David Fonville is a theatre performance graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, with over a decade of experience on stage. He previously performed with Watershed Public Theatre, Springhouse Theater & The Keeton, and makes his Bravo Boro debut with this production. He is grateful to the production team for the opportunity, the cast and his wonderful wife for her continued support, and is thrilled to share this important story with you.

Dawn Livingston (Shelia)

Dawn is so thrilled and honored to be cast in the role of Shelia, and hopes to bring her to life with integrity. Some of her favorite characters in the past have been: Crystal Hart in "The Hallelujah Girls", Ethel in "Moon Over Buffalo", Juror 9 in "12 Angry Jurors," and most recently Cookie in "Rumors". In real life, she is the proud grandma of August and the owner of 2 Basset Hounds, named Adrian & Balboa, all of which she has 17,365 pictures and videos (and will gladly share at any given time...). She has also given birth to 4 boys, of whom she has 32 pictures. "Thank you all for coming out and supporting local theater. A lot of love, care, and talent has been poured into this production. I hope you all enjoy the show!"

Michael Norman (Mr.Klemper)

Michael Norman is excited to take on this challenging role with Bravo Boro. Having a daughter with Down Syndrome gives this show a lot more meaning for him; "The Boys Next Door displays a beautiful message of humanity that we all need to hear". Recently, he was in "Bonnie & Clyde" (Bud) with CFTA, "Our Town " (Simon Stimpson) with CFTA, and "The Laramie Project" (Greg Pierotti) with Bravo Boro. In April 2025, he premiered an autobiographical short play at TPAC, performed by Laura Osnes and Grayson Russell. Up next, he will be in "Catch Me If You Can" (Rodger Strong) at The Arts Center of Cannon County, premiering this January. Michael would like to thank his wife, Lisa, for her love and support of his passion for community theater, and sends love and hugs to his daughter, Ellie.

Beth Priest (Mrs. Fermus, Mrs. Warren & Clara)

Beth returned to acting back in 2024 after nearly a decade away from the stage! She has performed with Murfreesboro Little Theatre, Consider This, and made her first Bravo Boro appearance in last year's Macbeth as one of the Weird Sisters. This is the first time she has portrayed three characters in one show and has loved the challenge! "This cast has been inspiring to be a part of! Everyone has worked so hard at creating their characters with love and respect."

Brad McCrary (Director)

Brad's theatrical career began at the age of five with the memorable line, "Follow the yellow brick road", as a Munchkin in  "The Wizard of Oz". Since then, he has been involved in more than 50 community theatre productions, with experience spanning acting, directing, choreography, light operation, and sound design. Last year, he directed "Rumors" for Bravo Boro and is excited to work with them again. His favorite roles include Caldwell B. Cladwell in "Urnietown" and Dewey Finn in "School of Rock".

 

Having appeared in "The Boys Next Door" himself more than a decade ago, Brad is especially excited to return to this meaningful show from the director's chair. He is grateful for the opportunity to work with such a talented cast and creative team, and looks forward to sharing their work with Bravo Boro audiences.

Brittany Penevolpe (Producer)

Recent Credits include: Puck, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bravo Boro), Miss Casewell, The Mousetrap (The Arts Center of Cannon County), and Director, Animal Farm (Bravo Boro). Thank you for supporting local live theatre!

Jamie Leigh Stevens (Fight Choreographer)

Jamie Leigh Stevens (Mad Woman Stage Combat) is very excited to be a part of her third show with Bravo Boro and is honored that this cast and crew have trusted her to be part of their Fight Choreographer. While it's been a year since she's been on stage, you may have caught some of her fights in two other Bravo Boro productions this season (Animal Farm & A Midsummer Night's Dream). As well as with Murfreesboro Little Theatre (Twelfth Night) and Consider This (Pirates of Penzance).


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