Meet the MANUSCRIPT CAST & crew
Cameron Clarke - david
Cameron Clarke (David Lewis) is thrilled to be performing for the first time in New York City with Just Kidding Theatre Company! Favorite past roles include: Robert in Boeing Boeing, Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet, Tim in subUrbia, Gordon in Dead Man's Cell Phone, and Florindo in The Servant of Two Masters. As a huge Shakespeare buff (nerd), Cameron also runs Hard for the Bard, a Shakespeare-themed Tumblr blog, and participates in monthly Skype readings of Shakespeare's works. A graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, Cameron is a brand new NYC resident. Cameron would like to thank the brilliant cast, crew, and production team of Manuscript, his wonderful friends and roommates, and his incredibly supportive and inspiring family. Enjoy the show!
Learn more about David by clicking here.
Learn more about David by clicking here.
Matthew Hansen - chris
Matthew Hansen (Chris Ferrando) is beyond thrilled to be working once again with JKTC and all of the immensely talented people involved with this production. He would like to thank Kim for this incredible opportunity. Matthew Hansen would also like to thank his friends and family for their constant love and support. Most of all, he would like to thank Danielle; loving you gives my life meaning. NEW YORK THEATRE: 'Crimes of the Heart' (Barnette), 'The Living Dead in Denmark' (Gravedigger). REGIONAL: 'Cyrano de Bergerac' (Christian). Matthew Hansen is a graduate of Pace University's BFA Acting program and the William Esper Studio. www.matthewhansen-actor.com
Learn more about Chris by clicking here.
Learn more about Chris by clicking here.
Kimberly Nordstrom - Elizabeth
Kimberly Nordstrom (Elizabeth Hawkins) is thrilled to get back to the stage and in another JKTC production! After taking some time off from acting to focus on other projects she is excited to step into the shoes of Elizabeth, someone so different from herself, and take on all the challenges it will bring her (like dying her hair so dark but loving it!). A proud graduate of Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York, Kim is active in both theatre and film. Some favorite roles include: THEATRE: Dog Sees God (CB's Sister), Our House (Alice), Cactus Flower (Toni) and Murder on the Nile (Jacqueline de Severac); FILM: No Address, The Adventures of Pinocchio the Sperm, Infection and Hawkins Hill; and TV: NY, NY, The Sitcom. She thanks Paige for her amazing support through this process, Hansen for being her partner in crime and of course her family and friends for their constant support…and anyone who has run lines with her…in random places…at random times. www.kimberlybnordstrom.com
Learn more about Elizabeth by clicking here.
Learn more about Elizabeth by clicking here.
Paige Fridell - Director
Paige Fridell (Director) Paige Fridell is ecstatic to be making her NYC directorial debut with Just Kidding Theatre Company with Manuscript. After graduating from James Madison University last year, Paige has moved all the way from small town Virginia to the big city. Some of her favorite previous theatrical pursuits include directing and producing Light At The End of Water Street - a ten minute play festival of original student pieces, as well as co-directing and performing in The Last Five Years. Other fantastic opportunities include performing as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Sally Brown in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Sonia in They're Playing Our Song, and two rounds of "By My Side" in great productions of Godspell. Paige would like to thank her amazing family, brilliant friends, and vivacious cat. Also, special thanks to Kim Nordstrom for the unimaginable opportunity to direct on an off broadway stage!
CIndy Shumsey - Lighting Designer
Cindy Shumsey (Lighting Designer) Cindy is happy to be living and designing back in NY after touring internationally and nationally for the last 10 years. Most recently she was out with Spank! 50 Shades Parody. Other tours include Moscow Ballet, Silver Sea Cruise Line and The Three Irish Tenors. New York venues include Joe's Pub, PS122, Madison Square Garden Theatre, Westbury Music Fair and Symphony Hall. Check out her other designs at cindyshumsey.com
Joseph Napolitano - set designer
Joseph Napolitano (Set Design) is a published designer, creative director, and scenographer working in the tristate area. His work has been seen in New York, Philadelphia, D.C., New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, and abroad. He collaborates with regional and international architectural firms, and works on a variety of projects with various artists. www.JosephNapolitanoGroup.com