RAGING SKILLET
By Jacques Lamarre
Directed by Sasha Brätt
Based on The Raging Skillet: The True Life Adventures of Chef Rossi, A Memoir with Recipes
The Julie Harris Stage | August 22 – September 15, 2018 | Previews August 22 and 23
High resolution production photos by Michael and Suz Karchmer
A professional actress in New York, Shanel Sparr graduated from the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program at The University of Central Florida. Some of her favorite credits include Sister James in Doubt: A Parable, Maggie in Lend Me a Tenor, and Susy in Wait Until Dark. Shanel has been seen in New Hampshire’s professional Summerstock Theatre at Winnipesaukee Playhouse as Hallie in The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Annie in Round and Round the Garden. July 12th, 2018 marked the premiere of award winning feature film, Seekers of the Lost Worlds, in which Shanel stars as the lead role of Rita. Upon her return to New York, Shanel will be portraying Margret Ogilvy in the premiere of ShadowPlay, an immersive experience based on the life and work of J.M. Barrie.
Kathryn Kates has worked for over 30 years in film, tv and theatre but is probably best known for her recurring role on Seinfeld in the iconic episodes, “The Marble Rye” and “The Babka.” She currently recurs as Fred Savage’s mother in season 2 of the Netflix series Friends From College; as Judge Marlene Simons on Law & Order: SVU; and as Jason Bigg’s mother on Orange Is the New Black. She appeared in season 1 of Jennifer Lopez’ NBC hit Shades of Blue as Mrs Saperstein. She has worked on Broadway and Off Broadway, most recently in Roundabout Theatre’s Significant Other; in LAByrinth’s Nice Girl, directed by Mimi O’Donnell; at NYTheatre Workshop in Food and Fadwa; on Theatre Row in Herman Kline’s Midlife Crisis; and starred along with Greg Mullavey and Gaby Hoffmann in The Last Seder. She spent over 25 years in LA where she was a founder, acting member and producer of the award-winning Colony Theatre. Kathryn is represented by McGowan Rodriguez Management and Headline Talent Agency.
This is Michael Patrick Trimm’s first time working with Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater. New York City Credits: The Public Theater (Julius Caesar), New Wave Theater Collective (The New Sincerity), Sanguine Theater Co. (Jessica), Manhattan Repertory Theatre (The BC Boys). Regional Credits: The Kitchen Theatre Co. (Hand to God), Ithaca Shakespeare Co. (Henry IV, A Midsummer Night’s Dream), 4615 Theatre Co. (Dracula), City Theater (The Young Playwright’s Festival), Prime Stage Theater (Everything’s Fine). Awards: SALT Award (nominee) for Hand to God. Michael is a graduate of the Ithaca College, BFA Acting program.