Some of the cast and crew of The Foreigner (left to right): front row, Brandon Anders, Jerry Bradley, Matt Condilis; standing, Isadora Newcombe, Lerone Simon, Mary Small, Amber Rodriguez, James Stokes.The Foreigner is a “devilishly clever play” that demonstrates what can happen when a group of people mistakenly believe they can speak without restraint around someone who doesn’t understand their language. Although the play is a comedy, it deals with a serious theme—what it means to be an outsider—with a light touch. Its appealing characters and happy ending have made it an audience favorite, suitable for the whole family.
The director of this production is Jerry Bradley, the new coordinator of SUNY Ulster’s Theater Program, a two-year associate’s degree program in performance and stagecraft. The new Theater Arts Program is geared toward aspiring actors, designers, directors and stage technicians. Through part-time or full-time study, students can earn an A.A. degree and prepare for transfer to a 4-year program.
Spring classes begin January 22. Those interested should call the Admissions Office at 800-724-0833 for information.
Jerry Bradley’s professional career began in acting, performing over 200 roles in New York, at leading regional theaters and abroad, and working in production on and off-Broadway ranging from The Fifth of July with Christopher Reeve and Swoosie Kurtz to Torch Song Trilogy with Harvey Fierstein. He produced and directed a New York revival of Neil Simon’s Rumors, the musical Earth Girls Are Easy with Tony-winner Kristin Chenoweth, Bizet’s Carmen and numerous new scripts and classic plays, including Shakespeare. With an MFA in acting and directing from the University of Virginia, the Woodstock resident has taught at Cornell University, SUNY Oswego, Emory & Henry College and Marymount Manhattan College.
The participating staff, students and community members are listed under the towns in which they live:Kingston: Brandon Anders, cast as Reverend David Marshall Lee; Adele Calcavecchio, local community cast member, playing Betty Meeks; Maxim von Eikh, cast as Ellard Simms; Ashlee Bakey, cast as Catherine Simms. Max Lydy, SUNY Ulster professional staff, scene and lighting designer; Lerone Simon, assistant stage Manager; Isadora Newcombe, lights; Anthony “Nick” D’Alberto, props; Grace Jarrold, wardrobe; Courtney Constantino, props.Margaretville: Mary Small, props.New Paltz: Aletta Vett, professional guest costume designer.Rosendale: Mike Belluzzi, cast as Owen Musser.Saugerties: Anthony Curtis, cast as Charlie Baker; Angela Perez, production stage manager; Ryan Hunlock, company manager; Amber Rodriguez, wardrobe; Mike Prezioso, props; Matt Condilis, sound.Ulster Park: Biz Goldhammer, set construction and painting.Wallkill: James Stokes, cast as Froggy le Seur.
