Cast Biographies

JamieLynne Bucci

JamieLynn Bucci

(Mrs. Cheveley) is a graduate of the University of Florida and was last seen at The Naples Players as Maddie in Making God Laugh. Other select TNP credits include: Peter and the Starcatcher, Charles Ives Take Me Home, These Shining Lives, The Rocky Horror Show, The 39 Steps, and Shout! The Mod Musical. Returning to live performance alongside such gifted artists after this past year has been an irreplaceable experience and a tremendous thank you to the entire team at The Naples Players for making this production possible. "The stage is not merely a meeting place of all the arts, but is also a return of arts to life" - Oscar Wilde

F. Scott Davis

F. Scott Davis

(Vicomte de Nanjac/Phipps) is active in various theater groups in Florida and Michigan. Scott is thrilled to be returning to The Naples Players after playing Ralph Sheldrake in White Christmas. Recent performances with TNP include Ewart Dunlop in The Music Man, Tammany O'Halloran in A Miracle on 34th Street, and Freddy Eynsford-Hill in My Fair Lady. Scott's stage credits with the Laboratory Theater of Florida include Girolamo Savonarola in the Florida premiere of Botticelli in the Fire, Michael in How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, and separate roles of Dennis Gordon, Jerry, and Rich in the Florida premiere of Topher Payne's comedic farce Let Nothing You Dismay. Scott's stage credits with Grosse Pointe Theatre in Michigan include Mamma Mia!, Annie, Rehearsal for Murder, Les Misérables, Grease, Hairspray, Company and Laura. Scott is a speech-language pathologist and owner of Speak Easy Therapeutics. Scott dedicates this show to his late beloved grandmother, Margaret, his late aunt Sandy, and Patricia Higgins. "Love to mom (Margie), my biggest fan, the love of my life, Tim, and family."

Nathan Eichhorn

Nathan Eichhorn

(Mason) A Florida native, Nathan is thrilled with being part of The Naples Players. This will be his second performance, having been in TNP’s production of The Great Gatsby. He is immensely honored to be part of the first production back in the Tobye.

Carole Fenstermacher

Carole Fenstermacher

(Lady Markby) An honored Life Member, Markby will be Carole’s tenth role with TNP, her last being Carol/ The Last Romance, followed by M’Lynn/Steel Magnolias, Ethel/Moon Over Buffalo, and Lillian Troy/I Hate Hamlet at other theatres. When not on stage, she is either directing or writing for it. Seven of her one-act plays have been awarded staged readings or full productions. Her full-length works— Her Last Starring Role, Tango at Two-Thirty, and Laugh, Cry, Pee, Repeat! (co-authored with TNP veterans Patti Corsini Caroli and Natalie King, which she also directed) enjoyed World Premieres at The Marco Players. She is thrilled to be reunited with old friends and new for this production. Much love to her second severest critic, Lance, who keeps her honest and sane.

Shelley Gothard

Shelley Gothard

(Mrs. Marchmont) has been involved in many productions here at The Naples Players. She is excited to perform in her first show in the Tobye Theatre. Shelley was last seen in The Naples Players production of Bye Bye Birdie and The Spirit of Bay Manor at The Marco Players.

Peter McClung

Peter McClung

(Sir Robert Chiltern) is thrilled to be making his Naples Players debut in this Oscar Wilde classic. He has performed at numerous regional theatres including The Fulton, Arena Stage, Fords Theatre, Maine State Summer Theatre, The John Engemen, Westchester Broadway, The Music Theatre of CT, and TheatreZone here in Naples. Favorite roles include Sweeney/Sweeney Todd, Charlie/ Shenandoah, Tony/Most Happy Fella, Audrey 2/ Little Shop of Horrors, Amos/Chicago, Charlie/ August: Osage County, Rutledge/1776, and Lenny/Of Mice and Men. He toured also with The Capitol Steps. Thank you for supporting live theatre and continuing to Save Our Stages during these challenging times.

Tina Moroni

Tina Moroni

(Lady Gertrude Chiltern) began her career in the arts as a professional ballet dancer with International Ballet Theatre out of Philadelphia. Upon retirement, she took up acting and salsa dancing. She has performed in film, television, and theatre, with some of her favorite roles being from Maple and Vine, Chicago, Silent Sky, and White Christmas. When not on stage, she works in science at a reference oncology lab, spends time with her husband, and wrangles cats. She thanks TNP for keeping the arts alive and well in Naples!

Chiara Padejka

Chiara Padejka

(Mabel Chiltern) is from Brooklyn, NY. She is delighted to join Director Steve Wilson and the cast of An Ideal Husband as Mabel Chiltern after her recent run as Viola in TNP’s outdoor production of Twelfth Night. She trained with the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, UK and at GoodCapp Arts with Katie Capiello and Charlotte Arnoux in NY. She has appeared in shows like Shattered and Evil Talks on Investigation Discovery. She extends special thanks to her family and the fantastic crew for the opportunity to bring Oscar Wilde’s comedy to audiences during COVID-19.

Mark Vanagas

Mark Vanagas

(Lord Goring) is thrilled to be playing another Oscar Wilde favorite, having previously played the role of Jack “Ernest” Worthing in The Importance of Being Earnest here at TNP. A proud life member of TNP, this production is Mark’s 31st here at the Sugden Theater! Among some of his favorites have been: Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show; Reuben Soady in Escanaba In Da Moonlight; The Emcee in Cabaret; Lumiere in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Carmen Ghia in The Producers; Thenardier in Les Misérables; Mr. Reed in These Shining Lives; Several crazy characters in The Mystery of Irma Vep; Geoffrey Plantagenet in The Lion in Winter; Mark Rothko in RED; and Le Vicompte De Valmont in Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Thanks to Steve Wilson and this marvelous cast and crew, and all his love to his wonderful wife Dot. WELCOME BACK TO LIVE THEATER!

Tracy Weaver

Tracy Weaver

(Lady Basildon) is delighted to be appearing in her first production with The Naples Players. She recently moved to Florida from Pennsylvania where she appeared in numerous theatrical productions, as well as commercials and film. Tracy has also performed in New York City in an Off-Broadway production of an original play. Recently, Tracy has appeared in several productions at the Cultural Park Theater in Cape Coral. In her spare time, she sings with a Praise Band and is a substitute teacher. Tracy would like to thank her children for their continued support of her theatrical endeavors.

David Whalley

David Whalley

(Lord Caversham) is delighted to be back on stage at The Naples Players. Recent appearances have been with The Studio Players in The Cocktail Hour and Bakersfield Mist, as well as productions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and As You Like It on the Baker Stage. After 40 years practicing medicine, life in retirement has been immensely enriched by his involvement with the theater. Thanks as always go to his acting mentor Diane Davis and to Terry for her forbearance!