Alan Goodman

Alan is delighted to join this wonderful team in a Neil Simon classic. After a long career as a TV creator, producer, and writer, and creative roles at networks and his ad agency, Alan started acting in South Florida in 2023. Dramas: “Terms of Endearment,” “Go Down, Moses,” “The Temperamentals,” “My Old Lady.” Comedies: “Disco Detective,” “Vetting,” “The Long Weekend,” “Are The Lights Still On In Paris?” Musicals: “She Loves Me,” “Merrily We Roll Along.”

Lory Reyes

Lory Reyes is happy to be back at PPTOPA after having just appeared as Mrs. Stancliffe in Sex Please We’re Sixty! Appearing on stage locally for over 27 years, she has also done commercials, infomercials and dubbed an English voice in many telenovelas. A few favorite roles are Granny (Pippin), Electra (Gypsy), Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), M’Lynn and Clairee (Steel Magnolias), Doris (Same Time, Next Year), Lola (Damn Yankees) and Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, the Musical. My heart to my husband, Richard, for over three decades of his love and support.

Ashley Goehmann

Ashley Goehmann is a senior at Nova Southeastern University studying Communication & Theatre. She is so grateful for her friends and family for their constant love and support. Most of all she would like to thank all of the people who helped to make this production possible and hopes that you all enjoy!

Steven Guez

With a foundation in acting from Southern Methodist University, Steven Guez initially stepped away from the stage to serve as a registered nurse during the challenging years of the pandemic. This period of dedication to healthcare ultimately illuminated a profound truth: the indelible call of performance remained his true passion. Now fully immersed back in the vibrant world of theater, Steven is actively collaborating with fellow theater artists and companies. He is also a dedicated board member with Brévo Theatre, contributing to the organizational health and artistic vision of the company. This is Steven’s PPTOPA’s debut.

Nicholas Palazzo

Nicholas Palazzo is incredibly excited to be returning to the PPTOPA stage in Plaza Suite! He graduated from Florida State University with a BA in Theater. Some previous credits include: Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, Juror No. 5 in 12 Angry Men, Fennyman in Shakespeare In Love, and Dr. Chasuble in The Importance of Being Earnest. He would like to thank Jerry and Wendy for the opportunity, as well as his friends and family for their continued support!

Jerry Jensen

Jerry Jensen (Director) is pleased to direct at PPTOPA for the first time, and bring to new life a Neil Simon Classic, a playwright he’s always admired and sat next to him at one his Broadway previews and absorbed a lot. Jerry has directed several of his plays including Biloxi Blues, Rumors and The Goodbye Girl Musical. Other directorial credits include How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, My Fair Lady, The Lion in Winter, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and several Florida and World Premiers. As Executive Director of the Wichita Center for the Arts, Jerry oversaw the Midwest Premiers of Stephen Schwartz’s Rags and Children of Eden and the World Premiere of the eventual Broadway musical, Jane Eyre. Jerry has acted in over 60 plays in 10 states, including Can! Can!, Cabaret, The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Much Ado About Nothing, and the Midwest Premiers of For Reasons That Remain Unclear and Rags. In South Florida, he’s performed in 1776 and Footloose, the Musical (Actors Playhouse), Doubt (Main Street), The Normal Heart (Public), 12 Angry Men (New Theatre), A Class Act (JCat), and many others. Thanks to everyone on stage and backstage at PPTOPA for your hard work, good spirits and dedication in presenting this production.

Wendy Marrero

Wendy, a lifetime lover of musical theatre, has worked on Sex Please We're Sixty, Putting it Together, Broadway Through the Years Two, Deathtrap, Barefoot in the Park, 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse..., The Addams Family, Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremberg, How to Succeed..., In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph..., Hairspray, Charlie Brown, Annie, The Best Man, The Producers, The Secret Garden, The Gondoliers, Brigadoon, and Bye, Bye Birdie at PPTOPA.

Kim Pitman

Kim has worked as Backstage Manager and in Front of the House. She is in charge of Marketing, Group Ticket Sales and the PPTOPA website. She has been involved with numerous productions including Sex Please We're Sixty, Putting it Together, Broadway Through the Years Two, Deathtrap, Barefoot in the Park, 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse, The Addams Family, The Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Chris Superstar, Judgment at Nuremburg, How to Succeed, In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, The Little Mermaid, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, Les Misérables and Man of La Mancha. Kim is currently Vice President of the Board of Directors.

Lisa McFadden-Murphy

Lisa thanks her daughter, Kaelea, for bringing her back to theater. She has had enormous joy working on every show since Man of La Mancha in 2014. Her roles have included Props Manager, Backstage Crew, Backstage Manager, Lighting Operator and Stage Manager. She has loved working with every cast and crew and looks forward to what PPTOPA has in store for the future.

Jose Norono

Michael Graham

Michael has designed the lighting for many PPTOPA shows including Putting it Together, Broadway Through the Years Two, Deathtrap, Barefoot in the Park, 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, In the Heights, West Side Story, Cabaret, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer and more. Thank you to the cast, crew, and patrons of PPTOPA for supporting live theatre, and a special thank you to my family for your continued support.

John Blessed

John has built and designed numerous sets for PPTOPA and is a vital part of the creative team.

Dana Fredebaugh

Dana is happy to lend a hand with costuming (with the assistance of Alicia Rivera and the cast). Dana has costumed or assisted with costuming many productions---in addition to appearing on stage---with several theatre companies over the years. In her "other life," Dr. Dana Fredebaugh is an associate professor in special education at Nova Southeastern University.