MOLLY BRENNAN (Gabriella) is a New York City-based actor. In 2024, she received her BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College. There she performed in productions such as Would You Rather (Hatred), Four Dogs and a Bone (Collette), The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Aniko), and Love’s Labor’s Lost (Berowne). Additional credits include: A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Emmy) at the Hampton Theatre Company; The Heaviest Burden (Rachel) at the Samuel French OOB Festival at The Vineyard Theater; and The Vagina Monologues at the Southampton Arts Center. She has also been an assistant director in productions at Guild Hall, Southampton Arts Center, and at The New York Musical Festival. Most recently, she was seen as Tara in the New Cosmopolitan Ensemble’s production of Edgar & Annabel at the John DeSotelle Studio. She is thrilled to be back at HTC and thanks everyone involved in this production. @molllybrennan • www.mollybrennan.net

SAMM JENNY (Gloria) studied Acting, Musical Theatre, and Psychology at Marymount Manhattan College. She has starred in Off-Broadway musicals including It Came From Beyond, Geeks the Musical, and Go, My Child. Her recent theatre credits include Alice Murphy in Bright Star, Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Catherine in The Taming of the Shrew, and Amarantha in Dracula: Finding of a Shadow. Her TV and film appearances include National Geographic’s Brain Games, and appearing as the host of Hooked on Health on LTV East Hampton. Samm is thrilled to be joining Hampton Theatre Company for this exciting production. Ladies and gentlemen, please fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride—this production is about to take off!

JILL LINDEN (Berthe) is thrilled to be making her debut on the Hampton Theatre Company’s stage as Berthe along with this terrific cast, crew and director! Other favorite roles include Ouisa in Six Degrees of Separation, Eleanor in The Lion in Winter, Clairee in Steel Magnolias, and Silda in Other Desert Cities. Cheers to all who support the arts!!

JASON MORELAND (Robert) is thrilled to be making his Hampton Theatre Company debut. Recent performances include: Lord Godalming in The Passion of Dracula, Vanya in Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Rev. Toop in Pools Paradise, The Body in Whose Wife is it Anyway?, James Reston in Frost/Nixon and Russ in Clybourne Park. Recent film credits include: Chester’s dad in Edge X and Jim in Pam Stripes. He would like thank Cathy for giving him the opportunity to play such a fun role. Special thanks go out to his family and friends who continue to support his crazy dream of acting. To his incredible wife Lynn, thanks for holding down the fort. And lastly to his son Shane; I’m so proud of the talented young entertainer you are turning into.

KEVIN RUSSO (Bernard), in addition to being an actor, is a reed player and fight director. Recent onstage credits include Franklin Hart in 9 to 5, Mellersh in Enchanted April, Lieutenant Brannigan in Guys and Dolls, and Greg in I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, which is being remounted later this year. Kevin is excited for his Hampton Theatre Company debut in this super fun play!

EMILY VAETH (Gretchen) is thrilled to join Hampton Theatre Company for Boeing Boeing! Off-Off Broadway: Manhattan Myths (World Premiere), Sex, Shoplifting, and Rock & Roll (World Premiere). Regional: Elf, Shrek, Wizard of Oz, Pinnochio, Seussical. Favorite credits include: The Humans (Amy), The 39 Steps (Pamela), The Shape of Things (Evelyn), Gemini (Judith), Silence! The Musical (Clarice Starling), Nunsense (Sr. Mary Amnesia), The Wolves (#7), Heathers (Chandler), Fox on the Fairway (Louise), The Wild Party (Kate), A Time To Kill (Ellen), Once Upon a Mattress (Winifred) and many more. Many thanks to Cathy and the production team for providing this opportunity! Endless thanks to her family, her cast and friends for the constant love and support. Enjoy the show!

CATHERINE CLYNE (Director) is excited to be making her directorial debut with HTC. She has been involved in every facet of theatre production – both on and off stage – for over thirty years, but directing remains her first love. Some of her past directing credits are: An Inspector Calls, Moon Over Buffalo, Rumors, Mauritius, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Rabbit Hole, The Rainmaker, The Tin Woman and The 39 Steps, among others. She is a contributing writer for the Gone in Sixty Seconds International One Minute Theatre Festival, performed annually at the Tank in New York City. She would like to thank the skilled production team at HTC who work seamlessly and tirelessly, this extremely talented group of actors for their hard work and dedication to this project, and the HTC board for the opportunity. She sends love to Kevin and the kids. Thank you for supporting live theatre!

GEORGE A. LOIZIDES (Producer/Props) is a veteran of HTC, acting in 13 productions, most recently as Erronius in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He has directed 11 productions for HTC, most recently Neil Simon’s Rose and Walsh. He will be directing Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as the last production of this season, HTC’s 40th. He has been an actor and director for more than 55 years. He studied acting and directing at the HB Studio in NYC. For 27 years he was Director of Theater Arts for Ward Melville School, where he taught acting and directing and directed 81 productions including comedies, dramas, musicals and 11 Shakespeare productions. He is a member of the HTC Board of Directors and its Artistic Committee, and is Administrator of the Diana and Peter Marbury Scholarship. “Thanks, thanks and many thanks” to the wonderful cast, Cathy Clyne, Caroline McCurdy, Terry Brennan and the entire HTC production staff and crew for bringing Boeing Boeing to life. Love to Kathy.

MARC CAMOLETTI (Playwright) was born a French citizen in Geneva, and was an accomplished painter before embarking on a theatrical career. He soared to the forefront of the French theatre scene in 1958, when three of his plays were presented simultaneously in Paris. The first, La Bonne Anna, ran for 1,300 performances and was produced around the world. Boeing Boeing, written in 1960 and first performed in London in 1962, was an even bigger success, becoming his signature show as well as the most-performed French play throughout the world, per the 1991 Guinness Book of Records. A later comedy, Pyjama Pour Six, was adapted for English-speaking audiences as Don’t Dress for Dinner, which ran for six years in London and opened on Broadway in 2012. Camoletti’s plays have been performed in numerous languages in at least 55 countries, with 18 of his plays totaling some 20,000 performances in Paris alone. A 2008 Broadway revival of Boeing Boeing won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play and Best Leading Actor in a Play (Mark Rylance). The Hampton Theatre Company mounted a production of Don’t Dress for Dinner in its 2017-18 season.

CAROLINE MCCURDY (Stage Manager/Props) Is happy to be working with HTC for the first time. Caroline has worked in the Long Island theater community for over 20 years and has stage managed such shows as The 39 Steps, Laramie Project and The Odd Couple. She is also a producer and actor and is currently president of Modern Classics Theatre Company. Thank you to Cathy and George for the opportunity.

MEG SEXTON (Construction/Sound Design) is thrilled to be working on her eleventh production with Hampton Theatre Company. Other productions with HTC include Native Gardens, Ripcord, A Doll’s House Part 2, Over the River and Through the Woods, The Lifespan of a Fact, The Portuguese Kid, Rose and Walsh, Strictly Murder, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Now and Then. She has previously worked as the Education Manager at Bay Street Theater, as well as the Grants Manager and Marketing Coordinator at Patchogue Theatre. Currently, she is the Director of Marketing at The Suffolk Theater and the Development Assistant and Content Editor at Patchogue Arts Council.

Alex J. WHITE (Sound Engineer) is a seasoned musician, whether it be guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums, or anything else, who loves all of his time spent in the music industry. From his time in Manhattan, to his time on the East End of Long Island, Alex has had the liberty of working with some of the best in the business as a Guitar Tech, Sound Engineer, and Stage Manager.

ROBERT REEVE (Sound Engineer) is an accomplished sound engineer with extensive experience in the live theater industry. With a strong background in audio technology, Robert has worked on a wide variety of theatrical productions, contributing his expertise to mixing and technical management. In addition to his theatre work, Robert has also contributed to live events and concerts, further enhancing his versatility in the field. His commitment to excellence in sound design and his ability to adapt to any project, no matter the scale or complexity, has earned him a reputation as a respected sound engineer.

JOE KENNY (Set Designer & Builder) is a versatile Scenic Designer, Technical Director, and Artistic Director with extensive experience across Long Island and New York City. Known for his innovative approach to crafting dynamic and visually immersive stage environments, Joe brings a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of theatrical storytelling to every project. Following his debut with Hampton Theatre Company as Technical Director and Set Builder for Now and Then, Joe is excited to return as Set Designer and Builder for Boeing Boeing. This production presented a unique technical challenge, featuring sweeping curves throughout the design—including a striking 25+ foot curved wall with four integrated doors. Balancing structural ingenuity with visual elegance, Joe’s craftsmanship brings an added layer of movement and energy to the farcical world of the play. Committed to pushing the boundaries of scenic design and theatrical craftsmanship, Joe continues to create engaging and transformative stage experiences. To explore his work, visit joekennydesigns.com.

Teresa lebrun (Costume Designer) is the resdient costumer for Hampton Theatre Company. She began helping with costumes in 1986 and has designed the costumes for the company’s productions since 2006. Teresa has also costumed for Westhampton Beach High School. Much love to her sons, Josh and Noah, family and great friends.

KELLY WERESNICK (Lighting/Sound Tech) has worked with HTC on three previous shows: last season’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play, and 2023’s The Portuguese Kid. She studied technical theatre with a concentration in theatre lighting at Suffolk County Community College. She was the lighting designer and board operator for Cry Baby and A Catered Affair at North Fork Community Theatre in Mattituck; set designer/builder, lighting designer and stage manager for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; and set designer, lighting designer, stage manager, and co-director for The Wizard of Oz for East End Disability Associates (EEDA). Kelly has designed and started a program of technical theatre and set design and building classes for the people supported by EEDA. Thanks to her parents and sister Colleen for support; her mom and Uncle Billy for the drive and inspiration to pursue technical theatre; and all the people receiving services at EEDA, who taught her that theatre can be performed and enjoyed by all.

JULIA MORGAN ABRAMS (House Manager) After retiring from the legal department of Bristol Myers Squibb, Julia began a second career as a volunteer, initially for Literacy Suffolk, HTC, the Southampton Animal Shelter and Early Girl Farm, where she wrote grants and worked in fundraising. She continues to write grants and help with marketing for several local nonprofits. Julia would like to thank all of her dedicated House Assistants for their continued support.

REVIEW: The HTC Play: “Boeing Boeing,” A Big Success in Quogue

by T.J. Clemente, Hamptons.com

Hampton Theatre Company’s “Boeing Boeing” production opened successfully as the audience roared with laughter and applause throughout the performance. This is the Hampton Theatre Company’s 40th season. Set in the 60s in Paris, “Boeing Boeing” is a play by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans. It opened on March 13th and will run until March 30th at the Quogue Community Hall. The Director is Catherine Clyne, and the show’s Producer is George Loizides.

This production of “Boeing Boeing” is a high-energy comedy and everything good theater should be. Well known all over Long Island, Director Catherine Clyne has created a splendid show, as this is her first time directing for the Hampton Theatre Company. She always positioned her actors with great sight lines and movement that augmented the flow of the play’s dialogue.

It would be hard to pick one actor who shined a touch brighter than the others on the stage in this production. It is very rare when all of the cast equally glows on top of their game with show-stopping lines.

Kevin Russo’s “Bernard” is perfect for this role. Mr. Russo has a very smooth delivery and a unique, “Rex Harrington-like ” voice. His wonderful energy and dynamic stage presence propel the show on a wonderful arc that lays a foundation for this production, which uses it as a launching pad for the rest of the cast.

Jill Linden portrays Berthe, the maid. Ms. Linden is brilliant with her deadpan delivery of some wonderful lines. Her movements and facial expressions only add to what can only be called a truly wonderful performance. The audience caught every nuance, raised eyebrow, and comic stare. She is great. Kudos to Ms. Linden.

Samm Jenny’s role is Gloria, the American Air Line hostess. She is striking in her red TWA uniform, easily drawing the attention of the audience with every movement. Ms. Jenny glides around the stage with panache and is yet another audience favorite. The lights seem to find her very easily. She sparkles and glistens under those lights and mesmerizes the audience every time she delivers her lines.

However, there is Gretchen, the Lufthansa Air Line hostess, played by Emily Vaeth. Ms. Vaeth’s comic dimension added belly laughter from the audience to this production. Another crowd favorite, she demonstrated tremendous physical acting skills and pure comedy talent. You will leave the theater remembering her performance.

That’s not to say that Molly Brennan’s performance as Gabriella was anything less than dynamic and zestful. Ms. Brennan, no stranger to East End theaters, had a delicate yet dynamic touch that drew in the audience whenever she was on stage. Her future as an actor is already set in stone.

Last but not least is Jason Moreland’s performance as Robert because he stole so many scenes with just a roll of his eyes or a turn of his head. His crazy, obvious talent captured the audience and was the cement that made this production solid. Mr. Moreland is a talent that will find fame and perhaps fortune.

Adding to the success of this production is the set design by Joe Kenny; lighting design by Sebastian Paczynski; and costumes by Teresa Lebrun.

Performances of “Boeing Boeing” will run through March 30 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7, and on Sundays at 2:30. An additional matinee performance will be offered on Saturday, March 29, at 2:30, prior to the regular p.m. performance that evening

Two “talkbacks” with the cast will be offered to ticket holders immediately following the March 21 and March 28 Friday-evening performances.

For tickets, visit here!

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Take Off to Hampton Theatre Company for a Rollicking ‘Boeing Boeing’

By Barbara Anne Kirshner – Dan’s Papers

Hampton Theatre Company launches its 40th season with the rollicking comedy, Boeing Boeing. So, fasten your seat belts, put your trays in the upright position and hang on tight for a joyful flight.

Boeing Boeing was written by French playwright Marc Camoletti and translated into English by Beverley Cross and Francis Evans. It debuted in London in February 1962 then opened on Broadway in 1965, the same year the film version hit the big screen starring Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis and Thelma Ritter. This farce enjoyed a revival in 2008 at the Longacre Theatre winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. In 1991, Boeing Boeing was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most-performed French play throughout the world. And why not since this comedy serves up such fun. Bernard is an American journalist working and living in Paris. A playboy, he has what he considers a great set-up happening. He is engaged to three different flight attendants from three different countries working for three different airlines. All three women have names that start with the letter “G” so as not to confuse matters further. There’s the American Gloria, a flight attendant with TWA, Gabriella, a flight attendant with Alitalia and Gretchen, a flight attendant with Lufthansa. His is a juggling act keeping a timetable of all his fiancées’ flight schedules so they never intersect. He boasts, “Pure mathematics! So precise it’s almost poetic!”

Thrown into the mix is an unexpected visit from longtime nerdy friend from Wisconson, Robert, who is in Paris to visit relatives. Bernard invites Robert to stay and he explains about his three fiancées from three different countries. Robert is instantly impressed and exclaims, “An international harem!” Berthe, the French housekeeper, is in a constant state of exasperation as she struggles to keep up with all the comings and goings of the three ladies. She changes everything at the flat including photographs to match the next woman coming home and by cooking foods that each woman likes. She tells Robert, “Without me, I don’t know what would happen with monsieur and all his complications.” But as luck and happenstance would have it, we are soon to find out when Bernard’s foolproof scheme comes crashing down due to the new, speedier Boeing jets that suddenly disrupt his careful planning and all three women show up at his apartment on the same day. This predicament forces a great big sigh from Berthe who has the closing and foreshadowing line of Act I, “Drink up, monsieur, it is going to be a bumpy night.”

Director Catherine Clyne builds split second timing into this farce and keeps the action at a fever pitch. Sometimes the ins and outs happen so quickly that we gasp thinking the ladies are sure to bump into each other. Kevin Russo as Bernard mixes charm with his zany antics and we somehow root for him to keep his scheme going. Jill Linden is hysterical as the long-suffering Berthe with razor sharp quips that build as the craziness escalates. Samm Jenny gives Gloria a brash New York attitude and we ultimately applaud when it is revealed she has a few secrets of her own. Molly Brennan as Gabriella is adorable, but watch out because she takes no nonsense. Jason Moreland is pure delight as Robert, the shy, geeky longtime friend to Bernard who not only admires his diabolical scheme but decides to take a giant slice out of it for himself. Moreland is brilliant at slapstick comedy and his scenes with Emily Vaeth as the swirling human tornado Gretchen are such fun that they provide some of the biggest laughs.

Joe Kenny has created and built with Meg Sexton a contemporary ’60s apartment replete with the necessary doors to slam in the midst of all the antics. Sebastian Paczynski’s lighting design adds cheeriness to the set. Sexton’s sound design keeps all the levels crisp and clear. Teresa Lebrun’s costumes deliver the ’60s feel with the ladies in uniforms specific to their airlines during that era.

Boeing Boeing is physical comedy at its best with doors slamming, characters furiously dashing and frenetic energy, so for a madcap night at the theater soar into Quogue Community Hall. Playing now through March 30.

Performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. An additional matinee will be offered on Saturday, March 29, at 2:30 p.m., prior to the regular 7 p.m. performance that evening.

Tickets to this show and other HTC productions are available at here or by calling 631-653-8955.

FROM SUNRISE HIGHWAY (ROUTE-27):
Sunrise Highway (Route 27) to exit 64S (Rte. 104 to Quogue). Rte. 104 South (approx. 3 miles) to Montauk Highway (Rte. 80). Right onto Montauk Highway to light at Otis Ford (1 mile). Left onto Jessup Avenue. 1/2 mile to theater (on right). FROM MONTAUK HIGHWAY (ROUTE-80):
Montauk Highway to light at Otis Ford in Quogue. South onto Jessup Avenue. 1/2 mile to theater (on right).

PARKING: There is limited street parking around the theater as well as a parking lot that can be entered just north of the Quogue Community Hall. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: A handicapped accessible entrance is located on the right (north) side of the building. Please use the driveway on the north side of the theater and ring the bell marked HTC Handicapped at the ramp entrance to the building and a volunteer will assist you; or have a member of your party notify us on arrival at the box office if you’d like to use this entrance. If a member of your party requires a wheelchair in the theater, please reserve one seat at the end of a row. ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES: The theater does not have assisted listening devices at this time.