October 2014
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MEET THE DIRECTOR – JIM WILLIAMS
Jim Williams is an actor’s director. His days (and nights) as a thespian span three decades. In that time, he has played actor/singer and director and grew a deep passion for both. On Halloween, one of his most ambitious undertakings will come to life. The theatrical asylum doors will swing over, and HITW patrons will…
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MEET THE ACTOR – Scott Hoffman
Actor. Director. Board Member. In a very short amount of time, Scott Hoffman has made an indelible mark on the HITW canvas. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, he moved to CT in 2011 for work. He wanted to get involved in Community Theater, and one year later, auditioned for HITW’s Death of a Salesman. …
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HITW to Present One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
The Hole in the Wall Theater (HITW) in New Britain, CT will present the second production of its 2014-2015 season, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman and based on the book by Ken Kesey . It will be performed on October 31 and November 1, 6, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at…
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Sin While Ye May, For Tomorrow We Shall Be Tranquilized
The actors have been fighting on set. And it’s a good thing. And what’s this? Could it be a marriage in the milieu? At least they have a Jesus present; as God intended. Shall we be doomed to the terrible burden of sanity? Find out at HITW’s production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, opening on Halloween, October…
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MEET THE ACTOR – GENE TELLIER
HITW veteran, Eugene “Gene” Tellier reached back to his adolescence to create One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Chief Bromden. He described his adolescent self as “socially withdrawn and really good at computers and math.” He also suffered the consequences of being named Eugene during a time when 80s nerd movies ruled (Google it if…
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MEET THE ACTRESS – MARY ROANE
At first glance, Mary Roane may seem an unlikely person to play One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s lethal, cold Nurse Ratched. She is approachable, personable, gentile and loving. However, the New Britain resident has no problem getting under the skin of this iconic character that we all love to hate. A trained actress, Mary…
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Human Basketball Hoops and Other Frivolities
After a brilliant closing weekend of Love Loves a Pornographer, the set has been taken down thanks to the masterful leadership of Bill Arnold, HITW volunteers and the collaborative efforts of the Love Loves and Cuckoo’s Nest casts. It was sad to see the beautiful set go, but the cast of Cuckoo’s Nest is thankful to have…
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MEET THE ACTOR – RYAN WANTROBA
Making people laugh has always been a Ryan Wantroba standard. He grew up performing in comedies and was a member of his college Improv group. Stepping into the iconic shoes of One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest’s Randal MacMurphy has been a complete 180 and a welcomed challenge for the New Britain resident. Ryan described…