Poughkeepsie Porn Company: Cast and Crew
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(Listed In Alphabetical Order)
Matthew Burlingame (Co-writer & Director) - Matthew is well known to Lambda Players' audiences both as a director and playwright and has worked with Lambda Players in one capacity or another for the past 10 years. Directing credits include Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Southern Baptist Sissies, Just Us Girls, The Coming Out Party and last season's revival of Sordid Lives. His plays, Nine Eleven, Queens 'R Wild, Written on the Hill and Paperclip Messiah have become audience favorites. Poughkeepsie Porn Co. marks the second play written with Tom Swanner – the first being Countess Dracula. He thanks the cast and crew for a wonderful, relaxed rehearsal experience and Tom, Dave and Kurt for their support behind the scenes.
Christian St. Croix (Dick Dastardly) - Christian is a local actor, blogger and blues-based singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. He's into tattoos, mixtapes, street art, slasher flicks, fight sports and rock tees. This is his third show with Lambda Players, having appeared as "Davey Battle," in Richard Greenberg's Take Me Out and "Bill Burns," in High Risk Romance. Christian's also appeared as "Claude Hooper Bukowski" in the 60's rock musical, Hair, as "George" in Diana Son's Stop Kiss and as "Willum Cubbert" in Larry Shue's The Nerd. Check out his blog at www.ifollowchristian.com
James W. Geisdorf (Steve, Just Steve) - James has a day job as a courier for a large national company. This is James' return to the stage after a short hiatus and his second stage production with The Lambda Players. He was last seen in Jeffrey where he played multiple roles. James can also be seen as a zombie in the Bob Moritz cult film The Midnight Of My Life. He would like to thank his friends and his partner Steve for the continual support they provide in all his endeavors. He is very excited to be working with such a talented cast and crew and would like to thank Matthew (our director) for this opportunity.
Michael Hedges (Herbie Handcock) - Michael is excited to return to the Lambda Players after a long absence. Originally taking on the role of Bosie in the Lambda Players 2001 production of Gregg Peterson's "Oscar and Bosie" he couldn't be more ecstatic to make his return in this scorching hot and hilarious play. Michael would like to thank his fellow cast members and production crew for being so welcoming and supportive and of course Martha for running lines with me day in and day out.
Brian Judd (Jack Mehoff) - In the 10 years Brian has been working with the Lambda Players he's directed a nudie show, done lights for a nudie show, but he's never acted in a nudie show. When Brian approached director Matthew Burlingame about Poughkeepsie Porn Company, Matt screamed in horror and told Brian to put his clothes back on. Matthew eventually offered the role of Jack to Brian as long as Brian promised to wear as many layers of clothing as possible. Brian is pleased to be working on stage with Matthew at the helm and a wonderful cast of seasoned and new actors alike.
Lance Navarro (Dildo Faggins) - In addition to being an actual porn star, working with Raging Stallion and Hot House Studios, Lance also studied theatre in high school and college and has a Bachelors in Merchandising from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is very excited about joining the Lambda Players for his debut performance and just got done playing Sam Craig in a production of Our Town at the Harbor Theatre in Suisun City.
Alan Smithee (Harry Squatter)
Tom Swanner (Co-writer) - Tom has been with Lambda Players for the past 10 years and is currently the troupe's Artistic Director. Poughkeepsie Porn Co. is the second play written with Matthew Burlingame. Swanner is well known for his original productions including Trolling, Opening Lines, Just Us Girls, Countess Dracula and I Do-I Don't. When not at the theatre Tom is part of the film review team Swanner & Judd which could be found at swannerandjudd.com. He wishes to thank Matthew for and an excellent cast and crew for being party of this production.
Clint Vigen (Tor) - Clint has been involved with community theater for thirteen years now and has been in five other plays such as: Key West, Catch and Written on the Hill. He is very excited to be involved with this naughty slapstick piece by Matt & Tom and to be working with such an amazing cast. Clint wishes to thank his dog, friends, family, coworkers and his board at the Lavender Library for putting up with his sleepy and preoccupied shenanigans when he's not busy waving his "little Tor" on stage. Also he is very thankful to Patrick and Matt for keeping him directed and on track. Enjoy the show and visit the Lavender Library www.lavenderlibrary.com
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