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Actor Sean Ricciardi (Black Dog) helps build the set for The Frenzie Life Theatre production of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage, on stage this month at the Barn Theatre At Winthrop in Riverview (11349 Bloomingdale Avenue). Billed as a "B-Western Horror Flick For the Stage," the production is not recommended for children under age 13 (children under age 5 are not permitted). The play, written by Jane Martin and originally produced by the Actors Theatre of Louisville, is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Show dates: Sept. 11-13 at 8 p.m.; Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 students and seniors. Call: 813-655-0789. Visit: The Frenzie online. The show is directed by Michael Mercer, who founded the theater company with his wife, Beverly.

Gina Marie Davies (Big 8) and Alexander Bradford (Rob Bob) in an opening scene from The Frenzie Life Theatre production of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage.

From the Program:

GINA MARIE DAVIES - Gina Marie discovered theatre in the first grade and has been acting ever since. After attending Niagra University as a theatre major, she entered the U.S. Air Force, where she she werved on active duty for 10 years. She is currently pursuing her degree in elementary education at the University of South Florida. Gine Marie has been in more than 25 productions, including Clue (Miss Scarlet), The Odd Couple - Female Version (Mickey), Steel Magnolias (Clairee and Ouiser), and Plaza Suite (Muriel Tate), to name a few. This is Gina Marie's second production with The Frenzie. Gina Marie would like to thank Mercer and Bev for the wonderful opportunity and her husband, D.J., and daughter, Alex, for all of their love and unwavering support.

Gina Marie Davies (Big 8), right, with Jessica Cothron (Shedevil), in The Frenzie Life Theatre production of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage.

FROM THE PROGRAM:

JESSICA COTHRON - Jessica Joy "J.J." Cothron is thrilled to be making her Frenzie deput as "Shedevil." She wants to thank the Mercers for giving her this opportunity. In addition to acting, J.J. works as a dental assistant and takes opera lessons with Mario Larentie. Her other stage experiences include: Grease (Frenchy), A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche DuBois) with Plant City Entertainment, and Moon Over Buffalo (Ethel). She also worked on Chicago, Ruthless and several others as costume director. J.J. would like to take this time to thank her boyfriend, Clint, and her family for all their love and support.

Jessica Cothron (Shedevil), in her ontsage meeting with Alexandra Bradford (Rob Bob), in The Frenzie Life Theatre production of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage.

FROM THE PROGRAM:

ALEXANDER BRADFORD - This will be Alex's first production with The Frenzie Life Theatre. Previous works include the role of Roy Selridge in Hillsborough Community College's production of Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues and creating the soundtrack for HCC's production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. Currently Alex is majoring in telecommunications at the University of South Florida, with a minor in creative writing. With his degree, Alex hopes to further continue working in the fine arts.

Rachel Comstock, as "Shirl," in The Frenzie Life Theatre production of "Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage."

FROM THE PROGRAM:

RACHEL COMSTOCK - Rachel Comstock is excited to be back in the theatre, especially for a show like Flaming Guns! In high school, Rachel was involved in eight productions with Michael Mercer, with roles in five of them: Tartuffe, Barefoot in the Park, The Crucible, Steel Magnolias and Harvey. Her las show, in 2003, was a production at HCC called, Dearly Departed. During her five-year break from the stage, she went to the University of South Florida and graduated with a degree in social work. She then worked in her field for a year and had a daughter in February. Rachel is so thrilled to be back on the stage under the direction of Mr. Mercer. She would like to thank Beverly and Michael for being inspiring in and outside of the theatre. She thanks them both for the chance to once again follow her passion for the performing arts. She would also like to thank the cast, crew and stage manager for all their hard work. Rachel sends a very special thank you to her parents for their support and all the extra babysitting! She also sends a big kiss to her daughter, Dylan, who doesn't yet know what thank you means. Rachel cannot wait to take part in future prodcutions with The Frenzie Life Theatre.

Stephen Cosgrove (Baxter Blue), at work on the set for The Frenzie Life Theatre Production of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage.

FROM THE PROGRAM:

STEPHEN COSGROVE - Stephen is both an actor and a technical theater worker in the Greater Brandon, Florida, area. Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage is his ninth performance and third production with The Frenzie Life Theatre and his 19th production overall. He has previously been seen in The Bald Soprano (Mr. Smith), Biloxi Blues (Eugene) and Cocktails with Mimi (Bart). Stephen has done lighting design and technical for Why Do Fools Fall In Love?, Edges, and Grease; was stage manager for Wait Until Dark, Crimes of the Heart, Bye, Bye Birdie ; and assistant director for Steel Magnolias. He is extremely excited to be in The Frenzie's production of Falming Guns of the Purple Sage. He wants to thank his cast and crew for all of their wonderful work, his parents for their support, and he most of all wants to thank his director, Michael Mercer, and his wife, Beverly, for all of the sacrifices they've made and the amazing work they've done. He encourages everyone to keep an eye open for more Frenzie Life Theatre productions in the future.

Actor Sean Ricciardi (Black Dog) helps build the set for The Frenzie Life Theatre production of Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage, on stage this month at the Barn Theatre At Winthrop in Riverview (11349 Bloomingdale Avenue). Billed as a "B-Western Horror Flick For the Stage," the production is not recommended for children under age 13 (children under age 5 are not permitted). The play, written by Jane Martin and originally produced by the Actors Theatre of Louisville, is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Show dates: Sept. 11-13 at 8 p.m.; Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 students and seniors. Call: 813-655-0789. Visit: The Frenzie online. The show is directed by Michael Mercer, who founded the theater company with his wife, Beverly.

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