Southern Hospitality

Renee Ruzzi-Kern is thrilled to be working with the Pendemer Productions and complete the Fayro Texas trilogy. She played Patsy Price in Dearly Beloved, Honey Raye Futrelle in Christmas Belles and now Miss Geneva Musgrave in Southern Hospitality. She has performed at many local theaters, South Park Theater, Little Lake and The Theater Factory to name a few. Some favorite roles include Dean Trickett in Gods of Comedy, Pat Nixon in Tea for Three, Janie in Wonder of the World, Blanche in Brighton Beach Memoirs and Maria in Lend Me a Tenor. Renee is a Physical Therapist by day, specializing in Orthopedics, Geriatrics and Sports Medicine.

Jennifer Welch is delighted and honored to be portraying D Dayva Davidson in the Production of Southern Hospitality. She began acting at the age of 5 studying and appearing in numerous roles at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Some of her favorite roles have been playing Janet in the Drowsy Chaperone and Daisy Mae in Li’l Abner. Her most recent performance's have been portraying the mother in The Bear at Mr. Smalls, Parker, Victoria, and a Londoner in The Picture of Dorian Gray. Sam in Fly me to the Moon, Lydia in Ahissma, Snowball and the Storyteller in Animal Farm. Her performance will be dedicated to her mom. “Everything I am is because of you.” A favorite quote of her mom was “Sieze the moment. Celebrate the now!'

Megan May (RHONDA LYNN) is thrilled to be working for the first time with Pendemer Productions in “Southern Hospitality” with a very talented ensemble of actors. Favorite roles include "Ida" in "See How They Run" Nancy" in "Oliver" "Miss Adelaide" in "Guys and Dolls" "Bobbie Michelle" in "The Last of the Red Hot Lovers" Myrtle in "The Great Gatsby" Ellie in "Over the Tavern" Megan earned a BFA in musical Theater from Point Park University Meg would like to thank her family and dedicate her performances always to the memory of her beautiful talented sister Katie May, and best friend Mary Blocher the brightest stars in her sky

Eddie Kunz (Raynard Chisum) is thrilled to be returning yet again as Raynard! Just like Raynard, Eddie loves Fayro, and he hopes you do, too! Most recently, Eddie was the production manager for “Epitome of Grace” at Ironhorse Theatre Company, which runs from June 13 to 28. Coming up, you can see Eddie in various roles in the Heritage Players production of Charlotte's Web this July!

Rich Cefalo is proud to appear in Southern Hospitality and serve as lighting director for the production. He's especially thrilled to share the stage with his wife Michelle.

Michelle Cefalo is thrilled to return to Pendemer Productions in Southern Hospitality. Other Pendemer credits include Christmas Belles, Dearly Beloved, Dearly Departed, Chocolate, and It's a Small World. Additional theater: Post-Its, Frank's 75th Christmas, and Radio KRZY (Stoops Ferry Productions). Film: Calamity Care (Slowdrift Productions), Vindication (Dir. F Robert McMurray). Upcoming: You Can't Take It With You at Red Barn Players. Endless thanks to her husband Rich, her son Mike, and her sister Cindy for their love, laughter, and unwavering support.

Calvin has been involved with acting since 2019, but really became involved in theatre for three years now and a few of the recent productions that Calvin was involved in are "Pride and Prejudice" for Pittsburgh Savoyards where he played Charles Bingley, "Christmas Belles" for Pendeminer Productions where he played Justin Waverly, and "Miserable Creatures" for The Rage of The Stage Players where he played Byron. Calvin is excited and grateful to return to Pendeminer Productions for the 4th time and to have such a wonderful cast and crew for this production and can't wait to see everyone laugh their butts off!

Jennifer Phipps Kopach - (Twink Futrelle) Jen has performed at many local theatre companies, including Little Lake Theatre, South Park Theatre, Pittsburgh New Works Festival, Bobcat Players, and most recently at Old Schoolhouse Players in The Christmas Schooner as Alma Stossel and in Mary Poppins as Mrs. Corry (the Supercalifragilistic lady!). Favorite roles are getting too hard to list - it’s always the current role that’s the favorite! However, some that would make the list include Drowsy in The Drowsy Chaperone, Rosie in Mamma Mia, Frankie Futrelle in Christmas Belles, Lottie Wilton in Enchanted April, and Curious George in Curious George & the Golden Meatball. When not on stage, Jen is a sports nut, golfer, traveler, wine lover, and teacher of the gifted. Enjoy the show - here's to endless laughter & joy!

CLAIRE FRALEY (Patsy) has been gracing the Pittsburgh stages for over 35 years. She has been honored to share her talents with such theaters as; The Summer Company, barbones, Little Lake Theater, South Park Theater, the Old Schoolhouse Players and so many more. One of Claire’s favorite roles is Libby Tucker in OUTTA BE IN PICTURES (when she was a young thang!) Her favorite play to date is TWIGS where she played a mother and all three of her daughters. Claire was nominated by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Joyce in TOP GIRLS at Open Stage Theater an Pendemer audiences will surely remember her shattering portrayal of Katherine in last season’s MOTHERS AND SONS. Claire wishes to thank Chuck and Gil for their constant love and support. I love this cast! We are having a ball and hope you do too.”

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Brian Kadlecik has been involved in all facets of theater for 10 years now. He has recently directed Epitome of Grace, with Iron Horse Theater; Assistant directed Christmas Belles, with Pendener; directed multiple vinyettes in A Christmas Town, with Old Schoolhouse Players; & Now And Then, with Iron Horse Theater. Recent acting credits, include Mr Witherspoon, in Arsenic & Old Lace, with Old Schoolhouse Players; Fredrick Rapp, in The Golden Rose, with Iron Horse Theater; Andre's Mother, & Dearly Departed, with Pendemer Productions; December Things, with Old Schoolhouse Players; A View From The Bridge, with Throughline Theater; Newsies, with Little Lake Theater; & Terry Bradshaw, in The Mike Webster Story, with Iron Horse Theater. Brian enjoys working theater, film, commercials, character voice over, and producing with Red Slate Films. Thank you to my family and friends for the continued support.

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