digital playbill
Pals and Confidants, we are thrilled you've joined us for:
theatre etiquette
1. Silence Your Cell Phone
2. Don’t Social Media During the Show
3. Save Flash Photos for Post Show Photo Opp, with the Girls!
4. If You Have To Sneeze or Cough, Please Cover Your Face
5. Unwrap Cough Drops and Candies in Advance
6. Don’t Be Disruptive
7. Don’t Talk During the Show
8. Respect the Space and Comfort of Those Around You
9. Be Kind and Tip Your Wait Staff, Bartenders and Servers
10. HAVE FUN AND LAUGH A LOT!
2. Don’t Social Media During the Show
3. Save Flash Photos for Post Show Photo Opp, with the Girls!
4. If You Have To Sneeze or Cough, Please Cover Your Face
5. Unwrap Cough Drops and Candies in Advance
6. Don’t Be Disruptive
7. Don’t Talk During the Show
8. Respect the Space and Comfort of Those Around You
9. Be Kind and Tip Your Wait Staff, Bartenders and Servers
10. HAVE FUN AND LAUGH A LOT!
Lenni Lenape
In the very place where The Gateway Playhouse now entertains and delights, the Lenni Lenape, often referred to as the Delaware Indians, once thrived. These semi-nomadic individuals deeply resonated with the rhythms of the earth, living in a harmonious dance with the environment that surrounded them.
We honor their legacy and connection to this land.
We honor their legacy and connection to this land.
meet the broads
Jason Bea Schmidt, The Dorothy.
Jason Bea Schmidt, The Dorothy. Jason is the world's premier Bea Arthur impersonator. He lives in Philadelphia with his husband, poodle and shih tzu. He’s an actor, voice-over talent, and founding member of the hilarious drag troupe the Golden Gays™! His Golden Girls journey began with “Thank You for Being a Friend: The Musical” spurning his one “woman” show “Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame”, and then spurning the Golden Gays™. He has a Bea Arthur Nightclub Show as well as a Holiday Musical. What’s next? Golden Girls: Infinity Wars?! He has worked alongside drag legends Joey Arias, Sherry Vine, Flotilla DeBarge, and Lady Bunny in his extensive off-Broadway, Cabaret, and Comedy Club credits. Gloria Swanson, Frank N Furter, a German Transvestite Assassin named Friedrich, you get the idea... www.JasonBSchmidt.com |
Anthony Giorgio,The Director & Choreographer
Anthony has been inspiring minds for years. A professional dancer since he was 16, endless performance opportunities have allowed him to connect with the world through projects like Broadway to Bombay in NYC and India and the World Wide Kindness Day flash mob danced in over 25 countries by over 10,000 people. He is a Teaching Artist, choreographing in theatres and classrooms and working in theatre camps with kids from 2-18. His podcast, “Queer Teen Podcast,” encourages young people to tell their truth. Much love and courage to husband Jason Bea, Penny the Poodle, and Dexter the Shih Tzu (@PenandDex on Instagram)
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Gerry Mastrolia, The Blanche
Gerry Mastrolia, The Blanche Gerry is a North Jersey native, began his entertainment journey with Three Stooges routines at age 3. By 9, he delved into musical theatre, taking on roles like Edna in Hairspray and Lord Farquaad in Shrek. By 18, he marked his professional footprint in New York, gaining recognition on CBS & E! News for the off-Broadway hit, Totally Tubular Time Machine alongside Debbie Gibson. He soon debuted his solo cabaret, Very Gerry, gracing renowned venues like Don’t Tell Mama and The Bitter End. Gerry has since headlined numerous cabarets across the tri-state area, toured with Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, and is developing his impersonation act, Legendary Divas, Kiss My Sass. He sends heartfelt thanks to his support system for their unwavering encouragement.
"If I can make people smile, then I've served my purpose for God". -Red Skelton.
www.GerryMastrolia.com |
Lady Glenndalyn Aurthur, Cast Member, The Rose
Lady Glenndalyn Aurthur, Cast Member, is a talented character actor and singer. They are thrilled to join the Golden Gays™ in the role of Rose for the show "Ring Ring, It's the Libertine Belle Murder Musical."
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meet the special guests
Mateo Lane
Voice of Ken Doll Nesbitt Named one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch, stand up comedian Matteo Lane performs to sold out crowds all over the world. He has shared the stage with the likes of Chelsea Handler, Aziz Ansari, Hasan Minhaj, and Bob the Drag Queen. Matteo can be seen in Netflix’s queer stand up special STAND OUT. mateolanecomedy.com |
April Ortiz
Voice of Lieutenant Alvarez April Ortiz (the voice of Lietenant Alvarez) played the role of Maria in the Golden Girls Episode Twice in a Lifetime. - She is also known for the films The Majestic, Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II and on Broadway in In the Heights and Cats. IMDB |
Hilary Shepard Voice of Parker Posey McGlynn Hilary Shepard (the voice of Parker Posey McGlynn) - played the role of the aerobics instructor Yvonne in the Golden Girls Episode Rites of Spring. She is perhaps best known as the evil pirate queen DivaTox in Power Rangers Turbo and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. Follow Hilary on Instagram |
Holotta Tymes
Voice of #TokenSophia Holotta Tymes has performed around the San Francisco Bay Area for more than three decades, including as Sophia Petrillo in the popular annual show Golden Girls Live in San Francisco. In 2020, they (along with two partners) purchased Club 1220—one of Walnut Creek’s longest-operating gay bars—after working and performing there since the 1990s. tymeofyourlife.com |
Mrs. Kasha Davis
Voice of Detective Spade Marlow Mrs. Kasha Davis was most recently seen on your boob tubes on Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8, having previously appeared in RPDR Season 7 credits. She is the ultimate WORKHORSE QUEEN. Check out her track “Breakdown.” mrs.kashadavis.net |
Finally Aaron
Voice of Security Guard Vaczy Aaron Scott broke the internet with the Gospel version of The Golden Girls theme song. He took the stage with Cindy Fee,( the original "Thank You for Being a Friend" Artist) at the first GoldenCon in Chicago in April 2022. The lovable and talented Singer/Jokester/Entertainer/Encourager can be found on IG as @finally_aaron Follow Aaron on Instagram |
