Virtual Playbill

Meet The Cast

Caits Fitzpatrick (Joy) is a lifelong Scorpio from San Diego who doesn't shy away from the dark and the weird. Previous credits include The Wizard of Oz (Dorothy), Once Upon a Mattress (Wizard) and Once on this Island (Papa Ge). Special shoutout to her husband, Nick, for always supporting her endeavors and for watching countless horror movies at her request.

John Jackson (Hank) is thrilled to return to the Showtimers stage. Recent appearances in Shakespeare's The Scottish Play here and Sylvia at the Bear Theatre rekindled a passion for being on stage. Many thanks to Carolyn, Sarah, Jessie, this amazing cast and crew, and all who've welcomed him to this community. Love to the three who hold his heart — Kathleen, Jacob, and Kaitlin.

Amanda Johnson (Nurse/Darla) just wants to show you pictures of her dog, Enzo. He is a chihuahua terrier mix that she and her fiancé adopted 2 years ago! Besides that you might have heard her say, “Atta girl!” in 9 to 5 in 2024 here at Showtimers. As always she wants to thank her fiancé for being the best dog dad and fan!

MaryJean Redon Levin (Alice) is pleased to return to the stage at Showtimers, where she most recently appeared as the Countess de Lage in The Women. She has performed frequently with other local and regional theatres, including Off the Rails, Dumas Drama Center, Roanoke Children's Theatre, Overnight Sensations at Hollins University, and ten times at Mill Mountain Theatre.

Zoe Marvel (Sammy) is thrilled to be back at Showtimers for her second show. A few of her favorite roles have been: Sis (Leaving Iowa), Martha Gilbreth (Cheaper by the Dozen), Mayzie La Bird (Seussical Jr.) She’s also trained in NYC/Florida for Destination Broadway. Zoe would love to dedicate her performance to her late grandfather, Charles Lucius.

Evan Odson (Jack) is thrilled to return for his second production at Showtimers! Previous roles include The D’Ysquith Family (A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder) and Uncle Fester (The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy). Evan’s next role will be as Set Designer for the upcoming Showtimers production of The Drowsy Chaperone. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Meet the PRODUCTION TEAM

Carolyn Watson (Director) has played many roles and worn many hats both on and off the Showtimers stage. She is thrilled to be directing her first full-length play after participating in last year's New Director Showcase. She would like to thank her long-term partner for his unwavering support and her fantastic cast and design team for banding together to help make this show a reality.

Sarah Katerina Smith (Stage Manager) is also an actress and playwright. Having received her undergrad in English: Writing and Musical Theatre from West Virginia Wesleyan College, she is in the final stages of earning her MFA from The Playwrights Lab of Hollins University. She loves being a part of theater on the page, the stage, or behi

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A Letter from the President

Greetings, and welcome to Showtimers for the second show of our 76th season! Whether you are a longtime patron or a first-time guest, I’d like to thank you for being part of our vibrant theatre community. If you haven’t already, please consider purchasing flex season tickets to lock in your seats for the rest of the incredible shows this season has to offer.

Theatre is a unique kind of magic, and we are honored to share the laughter and tears of this moving production with you. We are also proud to be partnering with the Star City Academy for the Performing Arts this year, bringing youth-focused workshops and productions back to our stage. Of course, none of this would be possible without our dedicated volunteers, from the actors in the spotlight to the designers, engineers, and committee members working tirelessly behind the scenes, and, of course, the generous donors and patrons who sustain us. This theatre runs on community, on the passion of those who love it and want to see it thrive.

If today’s performance inspires you to get involved, our doors are always open to new volunteers and supporters. Visit our website at showtimers.org for information, and follow our social media accounts for updates on upcoming events. Spread the word to your friends and family, if you feel so moved. Most importantly, enjoy the show, and we hope to see you again soon!

Carolyn Watson

Board of Directors President 2026

Showtimers Theatre

Thank you!

By utilizing our virtual playbill, you are helping the theatre (and the environment) in so many ways. The money we save on printing allows us to improve the quality of our shows, implement more educational workshops, and support our mission of creating theatre for and by the Roanoke community!

Meet our Board and Chairs!

A Letter from the Director

The mark of a good play lies in its ability to make us feel; sharing in the characters’ joys and heartaches is a profound human experience that, if we do it right, creates a unique bond between and among the performers and audience. When I was first asked to direct this show, I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I was quickly enthralled by the relatability of Sean Grennan’s characters and the deep emotional resonance of their story. This is a play with a lot of heart, if you’ll excuse the pun.

From the first read-through with this cast, I felt this show is special. There may have even been a tear or two (the first of many, as it would turn out). The Tin Woman navigates the heavy waters of grief and depression, listlessness and turmoil, with unexpected moments of levity, finding light in the darkness, and ultimately emphasizing the beauty of human connection. It has been one of the great pleasures of my life to work with this gifted team of designers and actors to bring this show to life.

I hope you find it as moving as I do. Laugh. Cry. Be open to the emotions, and enjoy the experience.

- Carolyn Watson

Director

IMPORTANT NOTICE

CAST

Meet The Cast

PRODUCTION TEAM

Meet the PRODUCTION TEAM

A Letter from the President

Thank you!

A Letter from the Director

Special Thanks

Community Supporters