Actors in Order of Appearance

Lee Rush (Delia) - Lee is happily making her debut with The Arctic Playhouse at the new location, after a 4+ year hiatus from acting. Lee is a 30+ year veteran of stage and film and has directed more plays than some of her co-stars have lived in years on this earth. Lee has applied her creative energies to voice work since the pandemic. She lovingly dedicates this performance and her return to the stage to her dearly departed friend Bill, who loved to make people laugh.

Paul Oliver (Doc) - Paul is very happy to be doing his first show at The Arctic Playhouse. He has been acting locally for the past three decades. Some recent roles include Glenn, in Wonder of the World; Chet Jr, The Viewing Room; Ben, The Normal Heart; and Richard, The Lion in Winter.

Malari Martin (Courtney) - Malari (Mal-uh-ree) is thrilled to be playing Courtney in her first production at The Arctic Playhouse! A native of Warwick, she holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Her next project will be playing Audrey II in “Little Shop of Horrors” with The Academy Players in Providence. Malari is grateful to be back on stage again, especially with such a wonderfully talented cast and production team. She is forever thankful for the endless love and support of her parents, Don and Trish; and her husband, Ben.

Julia Curtin (Melanie) - Julia is delighted to be making her Arctic Playhouse debut! Some of her recent credits include Maryanne in When We Were Young and Unafraid and Lydia in The Wickham’s: Christmas at Pemberly with the players at Barker Playhouse, as well as Olivia in Twelfth Night with Dream Role Players, Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing with Roundabout Productions, and Suzie in The Ruby Sunrise at Contemporary Theater Company. She is so grateful to be working with both old friends and new on this production, and hopes you have as much fun watching it as she has had being a part of it. 

Addison Magiera (P.B.) - Addison is excited to be back performing at The Arctic Playhouse (TAP) for a second time. She has just begun her freshman year at Coventry High School. She loves all aspects of theatre whether she’s onstage, backstage, or in the audience! In 2022, in her TAP debut, she played Susan Walker in Miracle on 34th Street. This is where she fell in love with this theatre family and continues to support TAP through her volunteering efforts in concessions and ushering. Outside of TAP, she has performed in many shows, with various theatre companies, most recently Seussical Jr. with Rhode Island Youth Theatre, Footloose: Youth Edition with the ASFMS Drama Club, and Mean Girls with When I Grow Up Theatre. Addison is extremely honored to be a part of this production, and hopes the audience has as much fun watching One Slight Hitch as she has performing in it!

Johnny Bender (Ryan) - Johnny is from the great state of Ohio and is totally jazzed to be in a play about his home state. If you ever find yourself out that way, he highly recommends you visit Cedar Point, the greatest amusement park in the world. It is roller coaster heaven, baby! If that’s not your speed, go tour the Metroparks - over 500 miles and 50,000 acres of nature trails, parks, bike paths, zoos, horseback riding, skiing, nature reservations, swimming, rock climbing, and lots more. If it is an outdoor activity, you can find it in the Metroparks, up to and including horse drawn sleigh rides in the winter (Men - take note! It is romantic as all get out and the lovely lady in your life will appreciate it! You’re welcome for the tip!). However, as much as he loves Ohio, his dearest Dawn is out here and so is he.  

Daniel J. Holmes (Harper) - Dan has appeared at The Arctic Playhouse once or twice before, (typically sporting an accent - or, for his most recent appearance in The Brothers Grimm, a series of 14 different accents and character voices). In addition to acting, Holmes has recently started writing for the stage, with credits here at The Arctic Playhouse and at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. His academic work has explored topics ranging from horror literature to the religious history of Rhode Island, with an upcoming publication (August 2023) tracing the influence of local author HP Lovecraft on electronic gaming. Big thanks to everyone in the Arctic community - castmates, volunteers, and (of course) our lovely audience members!

Kevin Thibault (Director) - Kevin is happy to be directing his first show here at The Arctic Playhouse. He previously directed Moon Over Buffalo for The Community Players in Pawtucket and Avenue Q for The Players at Barker Playhouse in Providence. You may have also seen him in previous shows at The Arctic Playhouse, The Game's Afoot as Simon and Crimes of the Heart as Barnette.

Vicki Yates (Stage Manager) - Vicki is excited to be starting her 19th production as a Stage Manager for The Arctic Playhouse. Recent Credits Include: Crimes of the Heart, And Then There Were None, Miracle on the 34th Street, The Games Afoot, 39 Steps, Bedroom Farce, Noises Off, and Exit Laughing. Vicki also assists with event production and stage managing for many community organizations and events. At times, Vicki puts her creative skills to the test by designing props and helping our set team with painting and detail work. Ms. Yates also serves as the House Stage Manager and the Assistant Technical Director to The Arctic Playhouse. In this role, Vicki assists with ensuring the success of all productions put on by The Arctic Playhouse. In her “daytime” job, Vicki is a MET Team Supervisor at The Home Depot. Vicki is delighted to be a part of this amazing production of One Slight Hitch. She is grateful to Kevin for trusting and supporting her. Vicki would also like to thank her husband Michael and daughter Makayla for their continued support