Speaker Series_Feb 17

Speaker Series - The Irish and How They Got That Way 

Join members of the cast and creative team of the Fulton Theatre's Groff Studio Series production of The Irish and How They Got That Way, at Greenfield, for a lively discussion surrounding the topics of immigration and equity, two of the central themes of the play.

Drawing from Pulitzer-prize winning author Frank McCourt’s experiences in both Ireland and America, The Irish and How They Got That Way celebrates a heritage that confronts adversity with determination and good humor, while recognizing the injustices suffered by those looking to make their way in the “land of opportunity”. 

• This event is FREE and open to all. RSVP preferred.
• Light appetizers and beverages will be available to enjoy during the discussion. 

Meet the cast & creative team: 

MARC ROBIN (Director and Executive Artistic Producer) began 23 years ago (guest director in 2001 for Evita), Artistic Director in 2009, and is now in his 7th year as Executive Artistic Producer. He has staged over 450 productions including shows in London, New York, Chicago, and California. He has garnered many awards including Joseph Jefferson, Barrymore, Vicky, and BroadwayWorld to name a few. When he isn’t at the Fulton, he can be found at his second home at Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick, Maine where he recently began his 17th Season.

CURT DALE CLARK* (Man # 2) has performed many roles here at the Fulton such as Captain Hook - Peter Pan, UPS Man - Legally Blonde, Billy - Carousel, Harold Hill - Music Man, Javert - Les Misérables, Joe Gillis - Sunset Boulevard, Don Lockwood - Singin’ In The Rain, The Phantom - Phantom, Bob Wallace - White Christmas, Frank Butler - Annie Get Your Gun, Dr. Livesey - Treasure Island - The Pharaoh (Elvis) in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He is an avid gardener and Christmas Tree designer and lover of all things Chicago Sports especially his beloved Chicago White Sox (no matter how bad they were last year). He hails from Pecatonica, Illinois and now splits time between Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Brunswick, Maine where he is Artistic Director of Maine State Music Theatre. Love to my family and friends and especially Marc.

DAVID GIROLMO* (Man # 1) At the Fulton: Titanic, Equus, Something Rotten, South Pacific, Treasure Island, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, And Then There Were None, Witness For The Prosecution, Singin’ In The Rain, Sweeney Todd, Phantom, The Addams Family, The Full Monty, Sunset Boulevard, A Christmas Carol, Brigadoon. Broadway: War Paint, Candide. TV and Film: Chicago P.D., Crisis, Chicago Fire, ER, Empire, Death Of A President, Guiding Light, TONY Broadcast. So grateful to be back at my artistic home - with Heidi!!

HEIDI KETTENRING* (Woman # 2) Fulton: Equus (Hesther), Annie Get Your Gun (Annie), Addam’s Family (Alice), Elf (Emily). Favorite credits: Wicked (Nessa, Broadway In Chicago), 1776 (Dickinson) Hello Dolly (Dolly, Marriott Theatre), Music Man (Eulalie, Goodman), All My Sons (Ann, Court Theatre). Tours: Disney’s Beauty And The Beast. Film/TV: Man Of Steel, Chicago Fire, Cupid. Concert performer nationwide. Awards: 1 Jeff and 10 noms, Sarah Siddons’, After Dark, Richard M. Kneeland, two BroadwayWorld. Married to David Girolmo.

CHARIS LEOS* (Woman #1) Charis is thrilled to be returning to her favorite pub! A familiar face to Fulton audiences, she most recently appeared here as Cindy in Who’s Holiday and Genie in Beautiful. Regional theatre credits throughout the country as well as film, tv, commercial and voice over work. Thank you to my Fulton family, The Collective Talent Agency and CLG! Please see CharisLeos.com

*Member of Actor’s Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Questions? Email us at greenfieldevents@high.net