Abby O'Farmer - Abby Graduated from Centenary University with a B.A. in Theater Arts with a concentration in Acting. While living on the east coast, Abby continued her training at Actors Connection in NYC and The New York Film Academy. She has an appeared as a background actor in numerous films and television series the most notable of which include the miniseries Mildred Pierce, the Amazing Spider Man 2, The Other Woman, Robot and Frank and The Knick. She has also acted in many small independent productions. Abby moved to California almost 5 years ago.  During COVID, she performed in virtual plays. She is very happy to be performing live again. She has been a scare actor for Hollow Scream at Sea World and has worked as a model. She was last seen in The Circle Players’ production of The Hawaiian Heist. She performed in Old Time Radio Show 2 and Artaban with the Circle Players. 

Cadence Céline - A Southern California actress featured in film, television, and new media. When she’s not working, you’ll find her with her collection of animals ranging from horses to tarantulas. Cadence Céline is a talented musician, an outdoor adventurer, and a skilled chef. She enjoys life to the fullest! - 

Janet Taylor - Janet enjoys performing with The Circle Players and is happy to be here again, playing Suzy the sous chef! She has also worked with Lamplighters Theatre and other companies. In October, look out, she might scare you at the Haunted Amusement Park. In December, she might just be your Christmas elf. Janet is always looking for new opportunities, so you never know where she might show up!

Jason Brown - Bus driver by day, stage actor by night. Jason Brown returns to The Circle Players for a second time following his performance in “Old Time Radio Show 2”. Jason has always loved the theater and has played in numerous stage and screen performances in his High School days including Michael Palin in “Dennis Moore (and other Monty Python sketches), Monsieur D’Arque in Beauty and the beast, and “Silky” Bob in a student film adaptation of “After Twenty Years”.  Recently rediscovering a love for the craft, Jason is excited to return to the stage in The Circle Players production of “Everyone’s a Critic.” 

Joel Gossett - Joel is the Artistic Director and founder of The Circle Players.  He has directed and performed with many other theater companies throughout Southern California with over 45 production credits to his name.  He has also appeared in motion pictures, short films and TV commercials.  Joel presented his vision for this show, and then stepped onto the stage to perform, leaving the direction in the very capable hands of Shyanne Keeran. ENJOY THE SHOW!

Kimberly Sellers - Kimberly Sellers - Kimberly loves doing theater. She has been in several plays around San Diego such as the Lyceum, Lamplighters, Community Actors Theater, Vaudeville Theater, and Innovative Theater. This is Kimberly's forth show with The Circle Players.  

Megan Benjamin - Megan is a passionate advocate for the arts, specializing in musical theatre education for preschoolers. She also serves as the Director of Worship Arts at First Presbyterian Church of El Cajon, where she blends creativity and faith through music and performance. With a deep love for storytelling and expression, Megan has been working in the arts for the past eighteen years. 

Patty Ojeda - Patty is thrilled to be working with The Circle Players. She is a novice actress who has long yearned to spend time in the theater and is finally realizing one of her dreams. 'Everyone's a Critic' is her first play with The Circle Players and her debut theater performance since high school! Originally from Tennessee and proud of her Southern roots, Patty has bopped around all over the country from Chicago, Indianapolis, Seattle, and Charlottesville, Virginia. She moved to San Diego in July 2022 to be near her husband's family and works as a radiologist. She began acting as a standardized patient at the UCSD medical school about a year and a half ago - to get out from behind her desk and engage with the delightful, interesting place that is San Diego. In the past, she has choreographed and performed in several multi-cultural dance performances. Patty loves to bust a move, sing 90's rock songs, and adores a themed party. She has been overwhelmed by the support of her ridiculously wonderful family and friends. Thank you to The Circle Players for giving her this opportunity - it has been a wonderful journey with you!

Steve Perdue - Steve Perdue is a retired Enlisted U.S. Navy and Combat Vietnam Veteran. He was awarded two Purple Hearts. the Bronze Star, and numerous other medals and awards. He has a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a master's degree in education teaching at the college level for over 14 years. Steve has acted in several plays to include The Circle Players. 

Susan Cody - Susan is a retired Registered Nurse who worked a total of 47 years in the medical field, retiring in 2016. She has performed in the San Diego Senior Follies, sung with the California Girls, Joanie and the Jeanies, and The Malt Shop Girls, at the San Diego County fair, at December Nights in Balboa Park, and in karaoke and cabaret. Susan enjoys gardening, working on home projects, and cooking and baking. She is a member of the Sons of Norway, a fraternal and cultural organization, and House of Norway in Balboa Park.

DIRECTOR / STAGE MANAGER

Shyanne Keeran - Shyanne Keeran is a performer originally from Temecula Ca. She has performed in over 25 productions, and been  behind the scenes many times. Some of her favorite works include, Cinderella in Into The Woods (MSJC), Clara in Nutcracker The Musical (Ivy Players) Bet/Ms.Sowerberry in Oliver The Musical (Ivy Players). Shyanne is extremely proud of the cast and crew of this show. 

HOSTESS / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Kathie Perdue - Acting and singing have been a passion of mine for many years.  I was also a professional roller skater in my teens through my late 20’s. In the late 70’s I toured with a ladies trio called the Joy Singers traveling up and down the West Coast singing in local Churches and military bases.  I have trained at several drama workshops through California, Washington State and Texas.  I’ve also trained  for Voiceovers and Commercials. I have also been involved in Animatronics. I love all aspects of theater except backstage. Being involved in the Christian community at Shadow Mountain Community Church has been most rewarding. The weekly dramas and holiday shows we used to do were shown all over the world. I have met so many people from all over the world. It’s sad that ended in 2007. Now I am involved in The Circle Players theater group which has been a real joy and a lot of fun. It’s nice to bring our shows to the San Diego people.  The show must go on!!!

SOUND AND LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Danny Aguayo - Danny has worked in the Audio/Visual department in some capacity for theaters over the past two and a half years. Such works include "The Artificial Jungle" and "N" at Point Loma Playhouse as well as "Brighton Beach Memoirs" for Lamplighters. He graduated at San Diego SCPA in 2022 with a major in Cinematic Arts. At SCPA he primarily was an editor working on projects such as "Jeremy Baker Tries to Live", "Fire in The Heart", and "The MCU Effect". He is honored to be working with The Circle Players.

SOUND AND LIGHTING TECHNICIAN

Millie Holladay -  A recent graduate of University of California, San Diego, with a double major in Theatre and Dance, and she had also previously earned an AA in Dramatic Arts Design and Technology at Mira Costa College before transferring to UCSD. She has mainly taken setup and backstage crew positions for various productions throughout her life, both at school and at various local theaters and events such as Shakespeare in the Vines, the Old Town Temecula Theater, and Envzn24 by Vanguard culture. Now that she’s graduated, she’s looking to continue adding onto her experience in technical theater, and is very glad for this opportunity to join The Circle Players!”