R. Macklin Olszewski

R. Macklin is a dedicated artist, creator, arts administrator and advocate with over a decade of experience in Buffalo-Niagara’s cultural sector. She earned a BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University (2012) and an MA in Arts Management from the University at Buffalo (2015). Macklin is a Patchwork Theatre alum and longtime performer. Past Patchwork roles include The Raven in NEVERMORE, Sydney in PONTYPOOL, and The Wife in the origina premier production of TRAINWRECK back in 2017. Most recently, she wrote, produced, and directed PRIDE SPEAKS for the Intersect Pride Arts Festival—an interactive living history performance spotlighting LGBTQ advocacy through the lives of figures featured in the Stonewall Nation mural in Buffalo’s Allentown neighborhood. Macklin is incredibly excited to return to the stage and to again join the cast for TRAINWRECK with a whole new perspective from the eyes of The Doctor.

Elliot Fox

Elliot has been performing in various fields of entertainment across Central and Western New York for the past thirty years. A day-one member of the Patchwork Niagara, Elliot has worked with this company many times over the past decade as an actor, director, set, and sound designer. Most recently he directed the revival of the Patchwork's first production, Legacy, in their space in Niagara Falls. Other noteworthy Patchwork productions include Night of the Living Dead, Knights Elite, SCP: Welcome to the Ethics Committee, and Shine by ART of WNY's Artistic Director Matt LaChiusa. Other companies Elliot has worked with locally include Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Irish Classical Theatre Company, New Phoenix, and Sotto Voce, where he played the first on-stage portrayal of Sir Walter Scott in their recent operatic performance of Lucia de Lammermoor.

Ian LaLonde

Ian F. LaLonde is thrilled to be part of Trainwreck. Favorite past roles include Dylan/Drake in The Girl in the Washroom, Zebulun in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mrs. Taylor in Bat Boy: The Musical, and Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar. Ian earned his BFA in Theatre Performance from Niagara University in 2016. He currently serves as the assistant director of the St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute theatre program, where he also helps lead the acting club and runs a summer theatre camp for middle school students, as well as serving on the Alumni Board. Ian would like to thank his family for all their support.

Anne Talkington

Anne Talkington is thrilled to make her Buffalo theater debut with the cast of Trainwreck! Her previous theater credits include Something Rotten! (Wayne Theatre), Mr. Blue (St. Anselm Institute at the University of Virginia), Guys and Dolls (Cary Players), Ira David Wood III’s A Christmas Carol (Theatre in the Park), and Merry Wives of Windsor (Sweet Tea Shakespeare). She also performed in numerous productions of the Nutcracker (Clara), Swan Lake (Four Little Swans, Grand Waltz Pas de Deux) and Sleeping Beauty (Fairy of Eloquence) with the NC State Ballet, and she is featured in the Durham Dances book project. Anne served as choreographer for Heathers the Musical: Teen Edition at Live Arts (Charlottesville, VA) and Urinetown (Ovations Theatre). Her choreography has also appeared in productions by Cumulus Dance Ensemble, the Duke University Dance Program, and SITA Film Productions.

Tyler Sudyn

Tyler Sudyn is a relative newcomer in the Buffalo theater scene. He has previously performed in Harvey (Elwood P Dowd) and Is He Dead (Phelim O'Shaughnessy) with the Alfred State Drama Club. Tyler also has a recent credit working with The Patchwork Theater performing in the musical Legacy for the start of their 10th anniversary season. He is very excited to be performing again with the Patchwork theater and for the first time with the American Repertory Theater of WNY.

Scott Gattie

Scott Gattie is thrilled to be working with Patchwork Theatre of Niagara and is excited to be back on the ART stage. You may have seen him this past season at ART of WNY in THE MIGHTY MAISIE (Dave the Mailman) or in the Artie-award winning best new play THE INFORMER (Boxer Lydon). He would like to thank the great local theatre community that has welcomed him in, his wonderful friends and family, and you! Thank you for supporting local arts.

Rosemarie Lorenti

Billy Horn Altamirano

BOYS NIGHT OUT

BOYS NIGHT OUT was created as a collaborative songwriting effort between guitarist Jeff Davis and vocalist Connor Lovat-Fraser in Burlington, Ontario in 2001. The band rose to prominence with their powerful mix of raw emotion and dynamic musicianship. Known for their energetic live performances and memorable releases like Make Yourself Sick (2003) and the critically acclaimed concept album Trainwreck (2005), the band became a defining voice in the early 2000s emo scene. The band’s early success also earned them a 2005 Juno nomination in the category of “New Group Of The Year.” The complete discography includes: 2 Song Demo (2001), You Are My Canvas EP (2001), Broken Bones and Bloody Kisses EP (2002), Make Yourself Sick LP(2003), Trainwreck LP (2005), Fifty Million People Can’t Be Wrong EP (2006), Boys Night Out LP (2007), Black Dogs EP (2016), and the compilation of early work, Nevermind 2 (2021). After a rigorous touring regimen from 2001-2007 with bands such as Fall Out Boy, Armor For Sleep, Saves The Day, Alexisonfire, Senses Fail, Motion City Soundtrack, Coheed and Cambria and more, they went on hiatus in 2008, leaving fans eager for more but uncertain of their future. In October 2024, after more than a decade apart, Boys Night Out reunited to perform at Furnace Fest in Birmingham, Alabama, much to the excitement of their loyal fanbase. The announcement was a long-awaited event, sparked primarily by lead vocalist Connor Lovat-Fraser’s desire to reconnect with fans and perform the band’s large catalogue of songs live on stage. However, this reunion came with a twist: the lineup saw new members join the fold. While Lovat-Fraser remained the only original band member, BNO welcomed fresh faces to the band, ushering in a new era for Boys Night Out. The new members (Bassist Scott Komer - producer and engineer for You Are My Canvas, Make Yourself Sick, Fifty Million People Can’t Be Wrong, Drummer Matt McCausland and Guitarists Joe Baldasio & Jet Turner) brought diverse influences and a fresh energy, adding a unique flavor to the band’s live sound while honoring the essence of what made the group so beloved in the first place. Their reunion, which featured a mix of classic songs from the band’s entire catalogue, allowed the band to reconnect with old fans and attract a new generation of listeners. Boys Night Out’s reunion isn’t just about nostalgia; it is a celebration of growth and reinvention. Their revitalized lineup and evolving sound proved that the band was ready to build on their legacy, continuing to push musical boundaries and create an exciting future for both themselves and their fans.