ORDINARY PEOPLE Cast

COOPER SMITHERS (Conrad Jarrett)
I performed in theater for as long as I can remember. One of my favorite roles I played was Jonathan from "Arsenic and Old Lace". I took a break for a few years to explore film and directed some short films. Helping other filmmakers by starring in their shorts, I felt the urge to act on stage again. I went back on stage in 2021 starring in "An Evening of One Acts" at The Ridgefield Theater Barn. I am now a board member at the Town Players of Newtown and this is my first performance at the Powerhouse Theater. Honored to share the stage with an amazing cast and crew!
ERIC DINO (Cal Jarrett)
Eric James Dino is thrilled to join the cast of Ordinary People. This is his first on stage production since February 2020 (ugh), when he played Bill Weber in Rocket Girl here at The Power House theatre. A NYC based theatre, film, commercial actor and voice over artist. Favorite theatrical roles include Mitch, A Streetcar Named Desire, Satan, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, A Time to Kill, and David Sarnoff, The Farnsworth Invention. Along with theatre Eric has many TV and film credits to his name. Having studied with Uta Hagen at HB Studio in New York in the early 90’s, Eric took time off from the business to raise 2 wonderful kids. Aside from being a lifelong actor, he also spent 20 plus years in commercial radio. Thanks to Deborah and the talented cast for all the work on telling this important story.
KITTY ROBERTSON  (Beth Jarrett)
Kitty Robertson (Beth) is thrilled to be back on stage in this compelling drama. She has over 30 years of experience acting in film, television, voice over and theatre. She was last seen in Arthur Miller's The Price at The Westport Community Theatre. A few of her favorite theatre roles include: Mrs. Cratchit in A Christmas Carol at The Westport Country Playhouse, Jeanne Louise Finch in To Kill A Mockingbird, Charlotte in Moon Over Buffalo, Reggie Fluty in The Laramie Project, Chelsea in On Golden Pond. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA. Kitty lives in Fairfield with Dan, her husband of 35 years. They have 3 grown children and are enjoying the empty nest! Much love to my amazing family, at home and here at TPNC. Thank you Deborah for giving me the opportunity to work with such a talented and caring cast and crew.
LASZLO BALAZS  (Joe Lazenby)
LASZLO BALAZS (Joe Lazenby) is thrilled to be making his TPNC debut in Ordinary People! Laszlo currently attends Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk and is passionately involved in theatre both on and off the stage. Selected performance credits include Benny Rathbone in Crystal Community Theatre’s Louder than Words, Jonas Fairweather in The Burning of Norwalk, 1779, and a gypsy in the 2019 international tour of Hungarian Nights (off-broadway debut). Laszlo was the assistant vocal director and accompanist for Brien McMahon High School’s production of Once Upon a Mattress in the spring of 2022 and is a frequent musical director/accompanist/co-director of the children’s productions at Crystal Theatre, where he serves as the Assistant Artistic Director. Thanks to Deborah for bringing me into the fold and the ever-so-talented cast and production team involved in this transformative play.
RYAN OVERLEY-RYAN (Jeannine Pratt)
Ryan Overley-Ryan (Jeannine Pratt) is excited to make her TPNC debut! In the past, she has been in Ragtime at MTC as the Little Girl, and Guys and Dolls with the Staples Players as a Missionary. Ryan absolutely loves theatre and acting, and is thrilled to act in Ordinary People. Thanks to Cindy Hartog for helping find my love for acting and my role in Ordinary People.
CHANDLER HALL (Karen Aldrich)
Chandler Hall (Karen) is excited to make their Town Players debut at the Powerhouse Theater. They are in the eleventh grade and have a love for all things creative. Some of their favorite roles have been Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, Jovey in Elf, and Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. When they are not acting, they are producing music and writing the next Great American Novel. They thank their family and former therapist for all the material!
WILL JEFFRIES (Dr. Berger)
WILL JEFFRIES (Dr. Berger) last appeared on the Powerhouse stage as John Barrymore in an acclaimed production of BARRYMORE, William Luce’s almost Tony Award winning play. In 53 years on stage, TV, and film, highlights include appearing on NYC stages in two segments of TORCH SONG TRILOGY, by and with Harvey Fierstein; Brian Friels VOLUNTEERS, with John Goodman. In L.A., co-starring with Ricardo Montalban, Stewart Granger, and Lynn Redgrave in DON JUAN IN HELL. Recurring roles on the series VALERIE/THE HOGAN FAMILY with Valerie Harper, Sandy Duncan and Jason Bateman, ONE WEST WAIKIKI with Cheryl Ladd, and as Damon Grenville on GENERAL HOSPITAL. On local stages he has appeared in OF MICE AND MEN, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, THE COCKTAIL HOUR, SLEUTH, LEND ME A TENOR, A TIME TO KILL, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, ALL MY SONS, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, A FEW GOOD MEN, TIME STANDS STILL, RACE, OTHER DESERT CITIES, and many more. He has directed A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, ENTER LAUGHING, THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON, Edward Albee’s THREE TALL WOMEN, and BENT.
TYLER NUZZO-DOZIER (Kevin Stillman)
This is Tyler’s debut at the Powerhouse Theater. He loved his previous roles as The Genie in Aladdin and Stool Pigeon in King Hedley Vii. His current passion is R&B Music, both as a singer and songwriter (stage name Dozi). He is a recent high school graduate who hopes to build a career playing on one stage or the other. He would like to thank his family, friends, and girlfriend, for supporting his creative endeavors.
GUS BOTTAZZI (Coach Salan)
Gus, a Cheshire resident and Krav Maga instructor, is excited to be part of this outstanding production after a long absence from acting. Gus studied acting while attending NYU as well as at various studios in NYC. Favorite roles from past productions include Pavlo in "The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel" and being part of the ensemble cast of Neil Simon's "The Good Doctor". Gus is grateful to his wife and family for their encouragement of his long-standing love of acting.