I’m in a play! I’m playing Carol Wyman in Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor.
You can find the full cast listing, as well as show dates and ticket information, here.
Since I really love vintage fashion, hair, makeup, etc., I’ve been having a lot of fun costuming myself. (I ordinarily wouldn’t do this, but I will totally wear the things I’ve purchased in my day-to-day life!)
Here’s my pin board of fashion inspiration. (Thisncludes some maternity dresses and patterns, because my character is pregnant in Act 2.)
I also found some interesting information about Sid Caesar and the writers for his shows…I knew that my character (as well as writer Sally Rogers from The Dick Van Dyke Show) was based on two real comedy writers from the 1950s—Lucille Kallen, and Selma Diamond. (you may know Selma Diamond from Night Court!) Carol is based more closely on Kallen, while Sally is based more closely on Diamond. That said, I took my wardrobe cues mostly from Sally.
I was very pleased to find this photo of Lucille Kallen online…while it’s a side view, it made me feel like I did reasonably well with my decision about how to style my hair.
Anyway, I’m very, very excited (and probably taking this hair and wardrobe stuff a bit too seriously, but this is FUN for me!). I think this is going to be a great production, and I’m so proud to be a part of it. If you’re local and available, please come and see it!
Cast & Crew:
Matt Boyle – Director
Claire Boyle – Assistant Director
Heather Svalina/Jennifer L. S. Weber – Co-Producers
Aaron Fisher as Lucas Brickman
Rick Manzone as Max Prince
Matt Walter as Kenny Franks
Brian Kujawa as Val Slotsky
Charles R. Weber as Brian Doyle
Cory Golabek as Milt Fields
Erin Bellavia as Carol Wyman
Mark J. Mendola as Ira Stone
Ally Catalano as Helen
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