Lovers and Other Strangers Cast

R.J D'Amato (Frank)
was last seen as Brooksie in The Shawshank Redemption at Actors Conservatory Theatre. Thank you Tinker Bell.
Tina D'Amato (Bea)
has been gracing area stages for many years and is delighted to add The Manor Club to her resume. An accomplished stage actress based in Yonkers, she has worked extensively on stages in New York and Connecticut. Favorite roles include Bea Carbone (A View from the Bridge), Josie Hogan (A Moon for the Misbegotten), and Kate Mundy (Dancing at Lughnasa). Trumping all was her embodiment of Zelda Fitzgerald (The Last Flapper), a one-woman tour de force. Thanks to Pam for this opportunity, to the cast and crew, and to Bobby for all the right reasons.
Decker Sisk (Richie)
Decker Sisk studied theater at the State University of New Paltz and Cork University in Ireland. He has performed in plays such as The Laramie Project and The Little Boys Room.
Clare DeGennaro (Joan)
Clare DeGennaro (Joan): This is Clare’s first production with The Manor Club, and she is so excited to be a part of this wonderful group! Previous credits include The Glass Menagerie (Laura), You Can’t Take It With You (Alice), Anything Goes (Hope), and Noises Off (Brooke). She is so grateful to Pam, Jean, and the entire Manor Club team for their wonderful work in this production, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Alan CordoBa - Diaz (Johnny)
Born and raised in New York City, Alan gained a love of acting in High School while at the same time, developing his skills as a writer. He received his bachelor's degree in Theater at City College of New York, where he used the skills that he learned there and applied them to the real world. He has dabbled in both theater and film. After taking a long break, due to COVID, has started back on his journey of getting back into acting. Recently joined the Theatre Company "Theatre 68" and is extremely proud to be a part of "Lovers and Other Strangers" alongside an amazing cast as well as working with Pamela & Jean. It has been a blast being a part of this production.
Leslie Messina (Wilma)
Jeff Thompson (Hal)
A graduate of Amherst College and Esper Studio, Jeff Thompson recently moved to Manhattan to pursue acting full time. He hails from Boston were his film credits include principal roles in “Patriots Day," "Spenser Confidential" and "The Storied Life of AJ Fikry.” Jeff appeared in several plays in Boston including "Fool for Love," "Death of a Salesman," and "The Odd Couple." He is excited to bring the character "Hal" to life at the Manor Club Theater.
Kellyrose Marry (Cathy)
Kellyrose is very excited to be part of the cast of Lovers, and Other strangers. This is her first time preforming at The Manor club. Her previous recent credits include, The Amorous Ambassador, Romeo and Juliet, and Steel Magnolias. Kellyrose is a member of The Flying Seagull project and will be preforming with the organization in the Middle East this summer.
Phil Dante (Jerry)
Phil Dante (Fran) has over 3 decades of theatrical experience, starting with the pre-Broadway run of the rock opera “The Lieutenant”, originating the role of the Prosecutor. This production marks his third appearance as Jerry in “Lovers and Other Strangers”, the first time occurring back in 1986. Other favorite dinner theatre and regional/community theatre roles have included: Fran in "Gemini", Jonathan in “Arsenic and Old Lace”, Lancelot in “Camelot”, Charles in “Pippin”, Hal Carter in “Picnic”, the Sergeant in “Pirates of Penzance”, Harry in “My Fair Lady”, Bob Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol”, Vittorio Vidal in “Sweet Charity”, Floyd Spinner in “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.” and MacMillan in “Nuts”. Phil formerly served 3 terms as President of Town Hall Community Theatre of Eastchester, where he co-produced 12 plays and musicals.
Kayleigh Reichman (Brenda)
Kayleigh Reichman is from New Rochelle, NY. She has studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade, Barrow Group, HB Studio, and the Magnet Theater. She can be found writing and acting as part of Our Bar site specific dive-theater and performing with her improv team Dreamboat at the Magnet Theater
Director (Pamela Brown)
Pam, a lifelong resident of Pelham Manor, is thrilled to be back at the Manor Club. Pam first appeared at the Manor Club back in the late 1980’s with Lucille Chapman in the Kander and Ebb revue, TWO BY FOUR, and again, in 1995, as Ilona Ritter in SHE LOVES ME. This is her first time directing, and she is very grateful to the Manor Club for giving her this wonderful opportunity.