Nick Of Time Cast

Henry Bloom (Cory Bauer)
Cory is excited to be back at ASoB both on the stage and behind the scenes as the Stage Manager for In the Nick of Time! Previous appearances include Guys and Dolls, A WWII Radio Christmas, and The Wedding Singer. He also did lighting for the more recent productions of Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! and Ain’t Misbehavin’. He would like to thank the director, Jim Morgan, for giving him his first shot at Stage Manager as well as the rest of the cast and crew for a job well done bringing this show to life.
Mrs. White (Chrys Bell)
Chrys Bell first and foremost would like to thank the production team for giving her the opportunity to join the “Nick of Time” cast. Chrys is a member of Artistic Synergy’s Board and is very passionate about the performing arts. She would like to thank her family and friends for their support and is honored to share the stage with tremendous performers and thanks everyone involved. “Break legs and enjoy the show!”
Mary Snow (Tiffany Bell)
Tiffany is very excited to perform in the show, Nick of Time. She has performed in ASoB’s past productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Scrooge the Musical, & You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Tiffany loves to sing & dance. She would like to thank the crew & cast for all of their hard work to make this show possible. Plus a special thanks to her family & friends for cheering her on as she accomplishes her goals. “Enjoy the show!”
Mr. Green (Bill Bisbee)
Bill Bisbee is thrilled to return to live theatre at Artistic Synergy! Some of his favorite prior roles include: Leonardo in Much Ado About Nothing, Luther Flynn in Superior Donuts, Marvin Shellhammer in Miracle on 34th Street, and Colonel Gillweather in Something’s Afoot. In addition to his on-stage work, Bill has credits as a director and sound designer, and he has served on several community theater group boards. Outside of theatre, he is a technology leader for a national non-profit organization. His appreciation goes out to the dedicated cast and production crew for making this show possible in this very crazy year!
Emily Snow (Linda Tamia Brown)
This is Linda Tamia Brown’s first show with ASoB and hopefully not her last! She is a junior in the vocal magnet at Pataspsco High School and has been performing for most of her life. Past roles include: Humpty Dumpty in “Shrek” at STL, Snow White in “Snow White” at Golden Ring, and Featured Kid/Lavender – understudy in “Matilda” at Patapsco. She would love to thank her family for always supporting her dreams and she hopes everyone enjoys the show. Break a leg, everyone!
Urchin - Barb (Brina Cosden)
Sabrina is excited to return to the stage with ASoB. She has been seen on the ASoB stage in Schoolhouse Rock LIVE, Charlotte’s Web and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. She has danced with Denise Winter’s Rosedale Dance for 5 years. She is currently in 5th grade, and is a member of her school’s step squad and Drama Club. When not performing, Sabrina enjoys learning fun facts, telling jokes, and spending time with family and friends. Sabrina has enjoyed making friends with her cast mates. “Break a leg, everyone!”
Mrs. Murphy (Stacey Cosden)
Stacey Cosden is proud to be a part of another ASoB production. She has been seen in Clue: The Musical, Once Upon a Mattress, and Guys and Dolls. She also directed The Wedding Singer, and served behind the scenes in various ways. When not on stage, she can be found spending time with her husband and her kids, teaching in an elementary school, or reading a good book. Stacey wants to give a shout-out to the entire cast for their hard work and dedication.
Fred / Grocer (Mike DeNicolis)
This is technically Mike’s first show with Artistic Synergy of Baltimore since the pandemic, if you don’t count the Holiday cabaret. His previous shows here include a production of Harvey where he played the right hand man of Doctor Chumley, Joseph…Dreamcoat as his treacherous brother Judah, a lonesome Shriner in Bye Bye Birdie, the ranch man Ike Skidmore in Oklahoma, a radio personality in WW2 Radio Christmas, and amongst other things, a Billy Idol impersonator in the Wedding Singer. He'd like to thank Jim for bringing him back onto the boards , as well as rest of the cast and crew. He’s had a wonderful time and definitely hopes to work with this cast and crew again. Mike would like to dedicate his performance to the late, great, Stephen Sondheim. He hopes you sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!!!
Deacon Paul (James Fitzpatrick)
James Fitzpatrick is extremely pleased and excited to be returning to the ASOB stage to play this role in “In the Nick of Time.” He was last seen here as Inspector Craddock in “A Murder is Announced.” Prior to that, he portrayed the Minstrel in “Once Upon a Mattress;” Don Pedro in “Much Ado About Nothing;” Ebenezer Scrooge in “Scrooge: The Musical;” and Pharaoh and Levi in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” all here at ASOB. Most recently, Jim was seen as Wes Warnicker in “Footloose” with TSP and just prior to that as Ebenezer Scrooge in “Scrooge: The Musical” with STC at the Opera House in Havre de Grace. Jim has been involved in theatre for many years and wishes to thank God for His many blessings and giving him his talents. He sends much love to his family and friends and wishes that you, our audiences, enjoy the show.
Urchin - Joan (Emily Foggo)
Emily Foggo (Urchin Joan) is thrilled to be part of In the Nick of Time! She was most recently seen in ASoB’s production of Schoolhouse Rock Live, and other favorite past performances include Frozen Jr. and The Emperor’s New Clothes with the Children’s Playhouse of MD, and The Music Man with the John Carroll School. She is in 5th grade at Hampton Elementary School and in addition to performing she enjoys playing piano and dancing. She would like to thank everyone involved in this production for this wonderful opportunity and her family for all of their support!
Mrs. Snow (Melissa Broy Fortson)
Melissa is thrilled to be part of the cast and get to be onstage with "her littles" aka, the Urchins! She has been a part of community and professional theaters for over 40 years, is a former Equity New York City actress, and has worked in Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City since she was 8 years old. Melissa has been seen in shows with “Ovation Dinner Theater” and has enjoyed roles in AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ (Nell), BYE BYE BIRDIE (Mae Petersen), JOSPEH…DREAMCOAT (Narrator), THE ODD COUPLE FV (Olive), HARVEY (Veta Simmons), SWEENEY TODD, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Ronnette), HAIRSPRAY (Motormouth Maybelle), AVENUE Q (Gary Coleman), NUNSENSE (Sister Hubert), BEST LITTLE W*HOUSE IN TEXAS (Jewel) and NUNSENSE 2 (Mother Superior). Break all the legs and have fun, everyone!
Elizabeth Snow (Taylor Fruhling)
Taylor Fruhling is excited to portray Elizabeth Snow in In The Nick of Time. Taylor has been doing shows since she was little with some other roles including Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie. She would like to thank the cast and crew for bringing this show to life.
Urchin - Pattie (Georgia Gail)
Georgia is excited to work with ASoB on her first show ever! By day she's a 1st grade student at OLMC in Essex, where she also participates in after school dance. She lives with her parents, Steven & Mindy, Mom-mom, Bobbi, dog, Bo, and cat, Socks & has 4 older siblings. She loves to dance, sing, and act out scenes of her favorite movies like Annie and Tom Thumb. Looking forward to a great show!
Urchin - Jenny (Tessa Kirtz)
Tessa Kirtz has performed with Artistic Synergy, Street Lamp Productions, Charm City Players, and Baltimore County Recreation. She played Jasmine in ALADDIN and Dory in SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE!. She has also appeared in 101 DALMATIONS, SHREK, JR., WIZARD OF OZ, and ANNIE to name a few. Tessa loves to sing and dance and always gives her best for every performance. She is in the 5th grade at St. Peter’s Elementary School. Tessa would like to thank her family and friends for their support!
Mrs. Billings (Sarah O'Hara)
Sarah O’Hara is excited to return to the ASOB stage again! She’d like to dedicate her performances to the Author/ Director of In the Nick of Time, Jim Morgan and the Music Director of In the Nick of Time, Darwin Ray. Both directors were among the first she met when entering into Baltimore community theatre 5 years ago! What a pleasure it’s been!
Mr. Gray (Chris Pence)
Christopher Pence (Mr. Gray) is thrilled to return to the theater to support Jim Morgan’s “In the Nick of Time!” Favorite roles include Lt. Sam Weinburg in “A Few Good Men” at AUFT, Borachio in “Much Ado About Nothing” at ASoB, and various roles with Ovation dinner Theater. Thanks to the cast, crew, and audience. “Maybe Christmas […] doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a whole lot more.”
Mr. Thomas (Brian Reagan)
Brian is a newbie to the acting thing. His past credits are in shows: Miracle on 34th St and Guys and Dolls (ASoB); and Man of LaMancha and Legally Blonde (TWP). He also has a love of Improv and has studied and performed at B.I.G. In real life, Brian sells houses. “Feeling so much gratitude to play my small part in spreading Christmas cheer. Break legs everyone! Jim, so proud of you for writing this play!”.
Mrs. Woods (Chloe Scully)
Chloe Scully is very excited to be performing with Artistic Synergy of Baltimore! They made their community theatre debut in the fall of 2018 and have been performing locally since. When not on stage, they are busy binge-listening to Dimension 20, reading, and working at the library. Chloe thanks their fellow cast and crewmates, as well as their friends and family for all the support they have shown them. Break a leg, everyone!
Mrs. Reed / Ethel (Cellina Taormino)
Cellina is delighted to be back on the local stage for this year's production of In the Nick of Time with some of the best thespians in town! Her first holiday show non-with-standing, Cellina considers her last 17 years in Baltimore community theatre a blessing of dramatic proportions. Previous roles include Rosie from Bye Bye Birdie (Tony's Troubadours), the Sour Kangaroo in Suessical, Babette the moulting feather duster from Beauty & the Beast (Mt. Carmel Players), Lucy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Towson UU Theatre Troop), and so many more. She'd like to thank her wonderful kids and super parenting sidekick for their ongoing, unwavering support. Break a leg, Everyone!
Urchin - Tammy (Harmony VanBlargan)
Harmony is excited to be in her first show. She comes from a family who love theatre. She enjoys painting, spending time with friends and playing outside. "Shout out to the urchins!"
Nicholas Klaus (Reed VanBlargan)
Reed is very excited for his first show. He comes from a family who loves theatre so he decided to give it his first try. He loves playing tennis & badminton. "Love to all the cast & crew. And remember, to buy a broom."