Napoleon
Amy Frear is an actor, writer, and theatre artist. Amy holds her MFA in acting from the University of Washington in Seattle. Favorite roles include Grusha in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, the Princess in LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, and Helen Horne in Rona Munro's THE LAST WITCH. Film credits include the role of Lisa in Stephen Gyllenhaal's upcoming feature film GRASSROOTS starring Jason Biggs and Lauren Ambrose and the title role in MAYA, an independent film by West Philly filmmaker Dan Papa. She also recently completed work on a new Vaudeville musical spectacular for the Stonington Opera House in Stonington, ME. www.amyfrear.com
Princess
Jessie Bennett is a theater major, acting concentration, at Temple University. Before moving to Philadelphia, she took part in community and children’s theater productions throughout the Baltimore area, with some of her favorites including SIDE SHOW and LITTLE WOMEN, in which she played Beth. More recently, at Temple, after returning from a semester abroad in London, she has performed in the undergraduate directors’ scenes and in the devised ensemble work, FOREVER MIDNIGHT. She is thrilled to be making her Philadelphia Fringe Festival debut and would like to send her warmest thanks to Chelsea, Amy, and her fellow cast members for making this play possible.
Groupie
Amanda Kearns graduated UARTS in May. Favorite UARTS credits include THE SEAGULL and LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES. She has also been seen in THE 5TH FLOOR and ALL PLACES FROM HERE with Bright Light Theatre Co. She is thrilled to be doing this piece after exploring the role of Groupie in a reading with Philly Primary Stages. Love to her family. www.AmandaKearns.com
Newspaper
Merci Lyons-Cox is so excited to help this original work come to life in her first Fringe performance!
She is currently studying acting at Temple University and was recently seen as Marlene in Temple's
production of TOP GIRLS. Some of her other favorite acting experiences have been playing Joon in
recent Sweetbreadstudios film SUGAR COOKIE, Penelope Pennywise in URINETOWN,and Raymonde
Chandebise in A FLEA IN HER EAR. Can't wait to collaborate with a wonderfully talented team to bring
Amy's beautiful work to fruition!
She is currently studying acting at Temple University and was recently seen as Marlene in Temple's
production of TOP GIRLS. Some of her other favorite acting experiences have been playing Joon in
recent Sweetbreadstudios film SUGAR COOKIE, Penelope Pennywise in URINETOWN,and Raymonde
Chandebise in A FLEA IN HER EAR. Can't wait to collaborate with a wonderfully talented team to bring
Amy's beautiful work to fruition!
Old Shoe
Harry Slack is excited to be playing an old shoe. He currently wears Vans Half Cabs, but has worn shoes of various styles his entire life, and is happy to be paying tribute to his favorite foot based garment.