April 18 — 19

In this rollicking comedy, young Oliver Adams is on the brink of a major success. His novel, The Angel Next Door, is set to be published, and famed Broadway playwrights (and married couple) Charlotte and Arthur Sanders have already adapted his book for what is sure to be a huge stage hit. And who do they have their eye on as the leading lady? Margot Bell, of course, the very person Oliver adores, and about whom he has written his novel (though he hasn't told her yet.) When they all converge for a weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, the thin walls of the well-appointed mansion reveal that the angel may not be angelic, and only the power of theatre can save the play, Oliver's novel, and perhaps most importantly, his heart.

Meet the Cast

Pat Heiss (Narrator) is pleased to return to The Storefront Theatre stage where it’s always fun to perform for its appreciative audiences. (The producer says she’ll give her the Narrator’s chair any time she’s willing to sit in it – and she has many times over the years.) She has been part of the Charlotte and regional theatre scene for years, and recently performed in Shakespeare in Love at CPCC, Sister Act at Matthews Playhouse, and in Bob’s Your Elf at Storefront. She has been the Board President at Theatre Charlotte, and has received numerous awards for her theatrical appearances and contributions to the arts.

Kasey Latham (Olga) is happy to be back at the Storefront Theatre for a second season. and is looking forward to working with this talented group of actors, writers, and directors. Career highlights include Chelsea Thayer in On Golden Pond, Lizzie Curry in The Rainmaker, Jenny Malone in Chapter Two, and Sister Rita in The Runner Stumbles. Kasey is a freelance editor, living in Charlotte, and traveling whenever the mood hits. Which it does. Often.

Judy Simpson Cook (Charlotte Sanders) is an actor, director, producer and award-winning playwright whose work has been produced by theatres across the country. She is a member of The Dramatists Guild. In 2003, she was named an NC Playwriting Fellow by the NC Arts Council. As an actor, she has appeared in numerous stage productions as well as television and films such as American Gothic and Brainstorm (with Jerry Colbert). Judy grew up in Waxhaw, spent many years in Charlotte, then, in 2005, returned with her husband, Ron, to the house where she grew up.

Jason Loughlin (Oliver Adams) is thrilled to be returning to Storefront Theatre and the inimitable Judy Simpson Cook's theatrical sphere. A Charlotte native and Broadway performer, Jason loves talking about himself in the 3rd person and wants to thank you for supporting live theatre.

Jerry Colbert, (Arthur Sanders) to the dismay of Storefront audiences, is once again “gracing” our stage as an actor. To make matters worse, he's also been tasked with wrangling the actors into some semblance of performance. It's always a tossup as to which job he will fail more spectacularly. Fortunately, he finagled a decent group of actors to salvage his attempts at guiding them. Nonetheless, if you enjoy their performances, all credit should go to Jerry. If not, please don't tell anyone.

Karisa Maxwell McGee (Margot Bell) is thrilled to be returning to the Storefront Theatre. Recently, she starred as Caitlin OHare in Over the River and Through the Woods for Theatre Charlotte. She portrayed Ariel in Footloose, Emily Arden in State Fair, and frequently the lead in a murder mystery dinner theatre troupe. Other credits include Jeanne in Post Mortem Players Grand Guignol showcase of The Final Kiss, and the Narrator in the TC+ production of Every Brilliant Thing, a role that marked her return to theatre after 16 years. Karisa is an on-camera media personality, sports reporter and producer, making a career out of her love of storytelling.

Nathan Rouse (Victor Pratt) is thrilled to be sharing the stage today with so great an assemblage of talented colleagues. Since 2006, Nathan has appeared with Actor’s Theater, Children’s Theater, the NC Shakespeare Festival, Storefront Theatre, as well as multiple productions with his own Starving Artist Productions theater company, not to mention the occasional Harris Teeter commercial. Nathan has spent the bulk of the last years playing the role of husband and father. He can also be found annually coming out of hiding to produce his award-nominated original Christmas production, The Birth (which was also previously performed at Storefront).