Night Watch Cast

Director: Gene Sullivan
Producer: Joe DiPietro
Stage Manager: Karen Brucia

NIGHT WATCH CAST

PRODUCERS & PRODUCTION TEAM

James Brautigam

Elizabeth Rowe

Flo Federman (Blanche) is grateful to be making her debut with Hardscrabble. Thanks to Gene for the opportunity. Favorites: Noises Off, The Rainmaker, On Golden Pond, The Odd Couple – Female Version, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, California Suite, Rumors, Bus Stop, Prelude to a Kiss, Into the Woods.xoxoUKnowWho.

Rose Ventura is thrilled to be back at Hardscrabble Theater! Past performances include Meet Me in St. Louis (Libby), Lend Me a Soprano (Julia), Salamander Solution (Fitzie), Maltese Falcon, Enchantment (Bettina), Man From Earth (Edith), Guys and Dolls (Sarah Brown), Lend Me a Tenor (Maria), Odd Couple (Sheila).

Patrick A. Reilly

Kelly is once again delighted to be joining Hardscrabble. Favorite roles: Margo (All About Eve), Tibby (Regrets Only), Violet (Suddenly Last Summer), Carol (Laughter on the 23rd Floor), Charlotte (Moon Over Buffalo), Stage Manager (Our Town), Corie (Barefoot in the Park), Janice (Italian American Reconciliation), etc. Film: Ransom, Eveline, Urban Predator, The Reunion. Kelly studied at Theatre Visions, The School for Film and Television et al. Much love to Craig and Hannah.

Flo Federman

Kevin Vincent

Elizabeth is delighted to be making her HARDSCRABBLE debut in "Night Watch," and especially happy to work again with Eugene Sullivan who directed her in "Murder at the Vicarage." She has been fortunate to have appeared in many Long Island productions since the 1980’s, most recently in EASTLINE theatre’s production of "Witness for the Prosecution." Other featured works include "An Enemy of the People," "Our Leading Lady," "Buried Child," "Death of a Salesman," "All My Sons," "On Golden Pond." When not acting she enjoys entertaining and inspiring audiences as a nationally recognized storyteller (www.Storytellerowe.com). She’s thrilled to have just published her first children’s picture book, "Christina Louisa Patricia McShea," available on Amazon.

Steven Goubran

James Brautigam (Vanelli) is very excited to be with Hardscrabble Theater. Previous credits include original musical adaptations of Beauty and the Beast (Chance) and Frankenstein (Hermit/Ensemble), both Off-Broadway. James has a B.A. in Theatre Performance from Wagner College. A huge thanks to Eugene, Joe, Karen, and the entire cast.

Rose Ventura

Eugene Sullivan (Director) - Eugene is delighted to return to Hardscrabble, having directed The Hound of the Baskervilles and Suite Surrender. He has also directed Deathtrap, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Anything Goes, The Perfect Party, Dr. Cook's Garden, The Peacock Season, Design for Murder, The Unexpected Guest, Arsenic and Old Lace and others.

Karen Brucia (Stage Manager) is happy to be back behind the scenes at Hardscrabble. Karen has been stage managing on Long Island for 22 years and “Night Watch” is her 100th production. Much love and thanks to Tom for introducing me to theatre and getting me started on my journey of stage managing in 2004.

Steven is thrilled to join the Hardscrabble Theater family and return to acting! Past roles include The Addams Family (Gomez), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely), and The Little Mermaid (Scuttle). He also created CRASH Cabaret, a performance series for artists who miss the stage. Thanks to Dad, Mom, Gabrielle, CJ, and Kenny.

Patrick A. Reilly (Curtis Appleby) is thrilled to return home to Hardscrabble to act with old and new friends under Gene Sullivan’s able direction, Karen Brucia’s stage management, and Joe DiPietro’s production—a dream team indeed. Patrick has acted, directed, and done most theater jobs (except lighting design) from Fire Island to Off-Off Broadway for longer than he cares to admit. He is currently the Artistic Director for Hardscrabble and looks forward to running our upcoming first annual one act play festival this Fall.

Steven J. Brennan

Kelly Ronayne

Kevin Vincent (John Wheeler) is delighted to return to Hardscrabble having last been seen here in "Man From Earth". He has acted, directed, and produced shows in Queens and on Long Island for the last 30 years. He is honored to be sharing the stage with this talented and dedicated cast and crew. Special thanks to Eugene for his wonderful direction and guidance. For: Kyla Faith.

Steven J. Brennan: Played Captain Matthew Andrew Markinson in “A Few Good Men” (Studio Theatre, Lindenhurst) and Officer Clancy in “Queen of the Skies” (Landmark Theater, Port Washington), both in 2025. Thank you Gene Sullivan, Joe DiPietro and Karen Brucia for allowing me to be a part of this amazing production!!