Cast + Crew

Cindy Bell (Mrs. Sarah Tyndale) hales from Holliston.  Recently seen as Ms. Innes in Studio Theatre Worcester’s production of The Minutes, you can catch her later this fall in Holliston’s Washington Street Players’ production of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily.  Cindy loves creating new and different characters. She also recently appeared in the short film Luke Meets Chalene in a Very Nice Bar through ACT. Cindy is pleased to be part of this historic production.

Roy Benson (Stamper) Recent graduate from Fitchburg State with a degree in communication focusing on film, and has spent many hours working as a crew member helping to build and move sets and set pieces. Roy has acted in several small projects, most recently student films this is Roy’s first time being in a stage play. 

Jim Douglas (William Lloyd Garrison/Horace Greeley/Concertina Player) After being encouraged by his daughter, Jim auditioned and got his first theater role in 2010. Since then, he has been a frequent performer on stages throughout Central Massachusetts and Northeast Connecticut (this will be his 58th show but who’s counting?). It has been his pleasure to be part of this historical re-enactment celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the First National Women’s Rights Convention in Worcester. Special thanks to Barbara Guertin for casting him in this special production and to his wife and daughter for their love and support.

Michele Egerton* (Sojouner Truth) Worked with Bill T. Jones, being in the Off-Broadway workshop of FELA! playing Fela Kuti's mother; worked with Miss Dolly Parton at Dollywood in the musical revue DREAMLAND DRIVE-IN; has worked on major motion pictures (though as a background player) in the Paul Feig's THE HEAT and David O. Russell's AMERICAN HUSTLE, and in the Jake Gyllenhaal film STRONGER. Chosen by Mr. Russell to be in his film JOY as a principal player; B.S. Fitchburg State.

Gary Galone* (Stephen Foster) last appeared on a Worcester stage in 4th Wall's 12 Angry Jurors. He has had a long career in TV & Film and appeared in the Oscar winning films Spotlight and CODA.  He can be seen this fall as a federal agent in Power Book III Raising Kanan on STARZ.  He dedicates this performance to the women in his life; his wife Beckie, 3 daughters Kristie, Amanda & DeAngela and granddaughter Eva.

Alexis Guertin (Woman in Bonnet/Woman #4) is a recent graduate of Fitchburg State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in professional communications with a concentration in Theater. She started her journey in Theater at the ripe age of five years old, in the Foothills Theater professional production of A Christmas Carol. Lex has appeared in many theater and film productions throughout high school and college and has many years of dance and vocal training. At Fitchburg State, she was in the Dance Club and Chorus. She hopes to pursue her MFA next.

Barbara Guertin* (Director/Producer/Stage Manager) - Barbara moved to Worcester from New York City in 1998 and has 40 years of experience as an actor, director, and producer. A long-standing member of AEA and SAG-AFTRA, Barbara holds an MBA from Fitchburg State, a BA in Theatre Arts from Rutgers (under William Esper), and extensively studied acting, directing, and Shakespeare in London, NY & West Coast. She was a founding member and Dir. of Development for the Mint Theater Co. in NYC, where she acted in critically acclaimed roles, as well as many other Off-Broadway theaters, ie: Soho Rep, Primary Stages, EST. For 4th Wall, Barbara has produced and directed many shows over the past 13 years, such Nellie, Photograph 51 and Women Who Mapped the Stars. Fully committed to Worcester’s cultural landscape, Barbara serves as Chief Operating Officer for the Museum of Worcester.

Ginny Hilli (Irish Maid) is honored to be performing with such a talented cast and crew! She has been studying acting with The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the past 4 years and has been performing since childhood. Some favorite past roles include the title role in R&H's Cinderella, Cecily Cardew in The Importance of Being Earnest, Bella in All Bark, No Bite, and April in The Secretary. She would like to thank 4th Wall for this opportunity and continuing to tell this story 175 years after it happened. It is still very relevant.

Robbin Joyce (Lucy Stone) - Robbin is a co-founder of 4th Wall Stage Company. She directed 4th Wall’s productions of The Turn of the Screw, Proof, and The Late Henry Moss. She regularly co-produces/co-directs most 4th Wall shows including, most recently, Photograph 51 and Nellie The Musical. You may have seen her in our annual Women’s History productions of The Most Dangerous Woman, Blue Yonder, and The Women Who Mapped The Stars. She is a theater veteran, having acted, directed, produced and stage-managed in theaters all over Central MA. She has an MBA from Western New England University. She is a Regional Finance Director for Cumulus Media. 

Nicole Lian (Dr. Harriot Hunt) is honored to participate in this historic event! Other 4thWall collaborations include Nellie The Musical and Casey at the Bat by Stephen Murray. A Worcester native, Nicole is a graduate of College of the Holy Cross. She has performed in many concerts, musicals and plays in the area. Some favorite roles include: The Chaperone in The Drowsy Chaperone, Masha in Vanya and Sonia  and Masha and Spike, Sarah in Guys and Dolls, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Anna in The King & I. Nicole is the theater teacher and director at Notre Dame Academy in Worcester. 

EDGARDO LÓPEZ (Mr. Rose, Conductor, Man #3) is thrilled to make his 4th Stage Wall Company debut in his hometown. Recent stage credits include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Beauty and the Beast (Rhode Island Stage Ensemble), Esther: For Such a Time as This (New Life Fine Arts), and A Christmas Carol (Stadium Theatre). A featured vocalist in the 2024 Holiday Pops with the Stadium Theatre Orchestra, Edgardo is a voice-over talent and plays piano. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Worcester, he holds business degrees from QCC and Worcester State and works at UMass Memorial. Thanks for the opportunity and the support! Website: https://edgardolopez.icanvoice.com/

Eric L’Ecuyer (Mr. Blackwell/Technical Director) - Eric was the Technical Director for Stageloft Theater Company for eleven years, where he also performed as Cheswick, in One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest, Juror #2 in Twelve AngryMen, Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing, Catesby in Richard III, and Renfield in Dracula. At the Bradley Playhouse, he played Ellard in The Foreigner and was Technical Director for their production of Doubt. A few of Eric’s favorite Tech Designs are The Woman In Black, Death Trap, Waiting For Godot, and Hamlet. Eric is also a Commercial, Product & Food Photographer, operating out of his studio in downtown Worcester. Additionally, he is part-owner of Dragon Gate Kungfu Academy. Website: www.ericlecuyer.com

Tracy Martino (Abigail Hills Price) has performed all over Massachusetts, from the Berkshires to Martha's Vineyard, but has been seen onstage most recently here in Worcester. Favorite roles: Gertrude in Seussical, Lin in The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and Lucy in The Telephone. Tracy is a board member, director, and part of the youth theater staff at Calliope Productions in Boylston. She does voice work on demos of musicals written by Stephen Murray for Eldridge Publishing. During the day, Tracy teaches general music and directs the musical at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury, MA. 

CJ Moylan (Man in Crowd) is happy to make his 4th Wall debut in this production. He has been an active member of Stepping Stone inclusive theater company for many years.

Kate Moylan (Mrs. Sarah Earle) is a retired Worcester history teacher and local actress who wrote curriculum for the National Woman’s Rights Convention and is excited to reenact it tonight.

Kevin Moylan ( Bailey) has acted in Worcester for the past forty years, from Foothills to Worcester County Light Opera. He would like to thank his family, Kathleen, Abigail, and C. J. for their love and support.

Stephen Murray (Publisher/The Barker/Musical Director) is a composer, lyricist, playwright, and performing arts educator from Worcester. His works for young performers have been produced all over the world. Local audiences have recently seen his shows, “Nellie: The Musical” and “Casey at the Bat” at the 4th Wall Stage Company. Upcoming productions include “The Universe and Other Stuff” at Calliope Productions in November and the world premiere of “The Rocket Man” with 4th Wall in March.

Vanessa Murray (Reverend Antoinette Brown) is thrilled to be cast in her first 4th Wall Stage Company Production as the Rev. Antoinette Brown in Angels & Infidels! She is dancer specializing in Dunhuang and Classical Fusion Dance with Just Keep Dancing Academy under the coaching of CEO Ms. Isabella Stein, with whom she performs at local festivals and community events. Vanessa is also a multidisciplinary visual artist with focuses on pen and ink drawing, needlework, and textile art. By day, Vanessa enjoys her career as the Creative Arts Manager at the Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts.

Cassandra Einkauf-Pynes (Woman in Crowd) Cassandra’s first musical role was Tuptim in the King And I, while living in Panama. Other roles have been Maria in the Sound of Music, and as Evita. She performed Valencienne in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Merry Widow in Mexico City and studied and sang in both Germany and Austria. She was associated with the International Theatre in Vienna, Austria for two seasons and also performed her theater production of “Revenge of the Diva”, at the  Letzes Erfreuliches Opern Theatre, highlighting stage music and monologues. While living in Manhattan she sang spinto soprano roles for sixteen years at the Amato Opera. Most recently, she sang the role of the Abess with the Greater Worcester Opera Company and the Witch in Hansel und Gretel with Luke Hausner’s production on YouTube. She has recently performed her production of Beautiful Broadway at the Callahan Center in Framingham and Ashland Center in Ashland.

Kaliese "Kel" Iyana Roberts (The Girl) Performing with 4th Wall Stage Company for the first time, Kel has been active in theater productions at school and through youth programs since her elementary days– about 11 years now. She has completed some professional acting training virtually through John Casablancas. Most recently, she's played the roles of Inspector Goole in An Inspector Calls, Vera in She Kills Monsters, Pels in Ghosts in the Machine, and Evan in This is a Test. 

Jessie Olson (Woman with Basket) has appeared in many plays all over Worcester County, and with 4th Wall in Blue Yonder at the Museum of Worcester; Jessie is also a docent for the museum’s historic home, Salisbury Mansion; Jessie is currently the Executive Director at Fitchburg Cultural Alliance.

Yaitza Rodriquez (Ernestine Rose) (she/her) is very excited to be a part of the cast of Angels and Infidels. She is a Worc at Play alumni and played "Oatcake” in the production of Much Ado About Nothing. She is also a student at the THT Conservatory where she is currently studying Shakespeare. Yaitza is very grateful for the opportunity to work with such an amazing team of professionals. She thanks all her teachers, friends and family for the support and hopes you enjoy the show.

Ellen O’Neall-Waite (Lucretia Mott) portrayed Mrs. Stephen Earls in the 2000 performance of Angels and Infidels.  For 35+ years, she has performed with several area companies.  Favorite roles include Sarah Table Manners, Arlene in Baby, Helen in A Nightingale Sang, Dora in Equus, M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias, Brutus in Caig Foley’s Caesar, Grandma Kurnitz in Lost in Yonkers, Lady MacBeth in Macbeth, and Electra in Electra.  She portrays Abby Kelly Foster for the Center for Non-Violent Solutions’ Peace Walk. Currently, she teaches an Acting Class at the Worcester Senior Center.

Jiovanni Walker trained at Fitchburg State University and further developed his craft through workshops at the Kennedy Center Festival. He has appeared in a range of stage productions, from classical works to contemporary plays, most recently in American Underground. His on-screen experience includes several short films, one of which earned the France USA IFF Best Experimental Award and secured an IMDb credit. Dedicated both to his artistry and physical discipline, Jiovanni pursues athletics such as track and field.

Jeanine Belcastro Went (Paulina Wright Davis) last performed with 4th Wall Stage Company in Nellie: the Musical as inmate Anne Neville. A Worcester theatre veteran, Jeanine has performed with Greater Worcester Opera (The Mikado- Pitti Sing, A Little Night Music-Countess Charlotte Malcolm (2x), and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder - online - Woman 2/Eugenia Dysquith), WCLOC (A Comedy of Tenors -Tatiana Racon and The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife- Lee Green), and The Hanover Theatre (A Christmas Carol). This holiday season you can see her in A Christmas Carol at The Stadium Theatre in Rhode Island. Website: jeanine.fans