The Odd Couple: Female Version

Olive

Pam Coble Newcomer

Pam Coble Newcomer (Olive Madison)* is so excited to be making her first appearance on the LTG stage. She has appeared onstage around Charlotte and the surrounding areas in productions at Three Bone Theatre, Ft. Mill Community Playhouse, Old Courthouse Theatre, Warehouse Theatre, CPCC and Davidson Community Players, just to name a few. Some of her other favorite roles have been in 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE (Lulie), TERMS OF ENDEARMENT (Aurora), NOISES OFF (Dottie/Mrs. Clackett), YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (Penny), NOW AND THEN (Woman/Abby), TIL BETH DO US PART (Beth), and SYLVIA (Kate). "Many thanks to Brian for giving me the opportunity to play such a fun role (that gets to wear really comfortable clothes almost the entire show)! Lots of love to the awesome cast. Ladies, I have never been in a show where the chemistry was so palpable from the moment we started blocking! Thanks also to our SM extraordinaire, and the rest of the production team for bringing this show to life! Last, but definitely not least, numerous hugs and kisses to my sweet husband. Thank you for always supporting (and understanding) my passion for theatre!”

Florence

Danielle Comeau

Danielle Comeau (Florence Unger) is excited to be back on the stage at LTG. While last seen in HEATHERS THE MUSICAL (Stoner Chick), Danielle has been on production staff in some capacity for every show this season! She would like to dedicate her performance to her late grandmother, Grammy, who Florence would have taken great inspiration from, having been know to start setting the table for dinner while we were still eating breakfast.

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Mickey

Synthia Kearney

Synthia Kearney (Mickey) is delighted to be returning to the LTG stage and excited to be a part of this production of the female version of THE ODD COUPLE. You might remember Synthia from some of her previous roles at LTG; SWEENEY TODD ( The Beggar Woman), SOMETHING ROTTEN! (The Minstrel), MIDLIFE! THE CRISIS MUSICAL (Woman),  and ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID(Sedalia). She has also been seen in FUMC production of 70 GIRLS 70 (Melba) and Shelby Theater’s production of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES. She’s very honored to share the stage with this hilarious and superbly talented cast, working with an award winning director, wonderful production staff and fantastic crew. She hopes you not only have fun and enjoy the show but laugh until tears come to your eyes.

Sylvie

Shannon Cooper

Shannon Cooper (Sylvie) has claimed the Little Theater as her second home since moving to North Carolina 2 years ago. She was previously in BYE BYE BIRDIE (Company) and worked tech for HEATHERS THE MUSICAL (Stage Manager) and THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Light Operator). When she is not helping the theater she can be found curled up with a good book or relaxing by the pool.

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Renee

Kelsey Garber

Kelsey Garber (Renee)* is so excited to be making her LTG debut! She was recently seen in KMLT’s production of CLUE (Yvette). Before that she performed at Missouri Western State University in THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Olive Ostrovsky), THE WEDDING SINGER (Julia), BLITHE SPIRIT (Madam Arcati), and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Kate), to name a few. She would like to thank LTG for the amazing opportunity to be a part of this production and her family and friends for their unwavering support over the years!

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Vera

Christina Littlejohn

Christina Littlejohn (Vera) is grateful to be joining LTG for her third show. She was raised in New Jersey and received her Bachelor of Music Education from UNC Greensboro with a minor in theater. Her roles of wife, teacher, and mom of 5 have kept her happily busy, but she is delighted to have recently returned to the stage. BYE BYE BIRDIE (Mae Peterson) was Christina’s inaugural role with LTG in May 2023 and she was instantly enamored with E.VER.Y.THING about this amazing theater and its people. Her role in DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (Mrs. Van Daan) in January 2024 at Little Theater of Gastonia was her absolute favorite role in the history of ever!!! Some of her other favorite roles include: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Helena), LIBERTY MOUNTAIN (Priscilla), and the 1992 production of THE LOST COLONY OUTDOOR DRAMA (colonist). (Yup, she IS that old) Christina is looking forward to music directing SISTER ACT and ANNIE at LTG in the upcoming months. Christina realizes the time that being in a show takes away from her family; she is truly thankful for their support and encouragement (especially Stephen, her husband of 30 years).

Manolo

Lauren S. Parker

Lauren S. Parker (Manolo) is excited to be back on stage after last appearing in A COMEDY OF TENORS (Tatiana) and STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Annelle). Lauren has been involved with performance arts for three decades and is currently proud to be serving in her third year as Little Theater of Gastonia’s Executive Director. Lauren also teaches drama classes during the school year & drama camps during the summer. In the few hours that Lauren is NOT at Little Theater, she enjoys camping, writing, reading, and playing games of video, board and RP varieties. Lauren would like to extend her deepest gratitude to the Board of Directors at LTG, Bryan Rife, and the cast & crew of “Odd Couple”. Lauren would also like to thank her partner, Ethan, as well as her children Aria & Roen, for allowing her time away from home to pursue her theatre dreams. Lauren would like to dedicate her performance to Peggy Mincey, who she wishes was watching from the house instead of Heaven.

Jesus

Ashley Brayton

Ashley Brayton (Jesus) is excited to return to the Little Theater of Gastonia stage. Previous roles at LTG include STEEL MAGNOLIAS (M’Lynn), DISASTER! THE MUSICAL (Jackie), and THE RED VELVET CAKE WARS trilogy (Jimmie Wy). Ashley is a mother of two, and would like to thank her friends and family for their support.

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