Arlington Friends of the Drama

Sarah O'Neill, Stage Manager for "The Light In The Piazza," is excited to return to AFD for her second show, after debuting as ASM for last season's "The Graduate." Additional credits include Stage Manager for "Enchanted April" with TCAN Players and Assistant Stage Manager for "The Wild Party" with The Umbrella Community Arts Center, as well as being on the stage management team for several concerts with Natick’s Sound and Spirit choir. She also has varied backstage experienc

Sandy Armstrong, Producer of "The Light In The Piazza," has been involved in Community Theater in one form or another for more than forty years. She produces, directs, does make-up, sets, and associated art work as well as performing. Sandy usually has the lovely Sassy by her side... Sandy was a Founding Board Member of Merrimack Repertory Theatre in Lowell and for many years produced and performed in shows for The Paint and Powder Club of greater Lowell, raising funds for lo

AFD is DELIGHTED to welcome Karen Fanale back to the stage, as Margaret Johnson in The Light In The Piazza."Karen just starred as Mrs. Robinson in our production of "The Graduate." This character is more than a little different... She also appeared with AFD in "A Little Night Music." Recent credits include: Madame Arcati in "Blithe Spirit" with Theatre To Go, Inc., "Carousel" with Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston, and Domina in "A Funny Thing…Forum" with Greater Lowell

We're building a lovely and innovative set for "The Light in the Piazza." And by we, I mean our handful of hard-working and dedicated set builders. They're the best, and do some gorgeous work. Below they're hard at work. You will want to see the final... It's a long way from here to there. But we're getting there! Gareth Williams is enjoying the new tools.

The Game's Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays By Ken Ludwig Stage Director, J. Deschene ​ CAST William Gillette - Iain Bason Martha Gillette - Linda Burtt Felix Geisel - Tom Formicola Madge Geisel - Kathleen Dalton Aggie Wheeler - Melody Martin Simon Bright - Randall Lawrence-Hurt Inspector Harriet Goring - Christine Chilingerian Daria Chase - Diana Doyle PERFORMANCE DATES ​​ Fridays, December 8 and 15 at 8 PM Saturdays, December 9 and 16 at 8 PM Sundays, December 10 and 17 at

Well, we're not sure about them yet, but we do know that our Piazza cast is lovely and talented, and working hard day and night just to entertain YOU. Get your tickets! Phyllis Uloth, Gary Ames, Suzanne Reese-Mills, Karen Fanale, Philip Paquet, Tom Richardson

Rehearsals have started and are going beautifully! We hope you can join us when we open on October 13. Director Ryan Began explains all the set to you. Gary Ames is our Fabrizio. Karen Fanale as Margaret, and Suzanne Reese-Mills as Clara. Stalwart Charlie Carr in the ensemble. Clara! Choreographer Daise Giunta and director Ryan Began. Tom Richardson as Roy Johnson, and Michelle Youell as our dialect coach.