BOB LANE JR. (Frank) As one of our leading comics, Bob has delighted audiences at the Barn for years. He was most recently seen last year as Lenny in Rumors, Mayor Meekly in Unnecessary Farce, as Abe in Squabbles and as Eric in Cash on Delivery. Bob's favorite shows include The Foreigner, The Odd Couple, Caught in the 'Net, Rumors and Harvey.  He'll be back later this season in our world premiere production of Your Bag or Mine? and in the outrageous comedy Not Now, Darling.

MARY SIMON (Peggy/Director) Mary has been involved with the various Conklin theatres since 1969. She assumed ownership and directing responsibilities in 1995. Over the years, Mary mentions Smoke on the Mountain, Cemetery Club, I Do, I Do, Guys & Dolls, Rumors, The Foreigner, Perfect Wedding, Funny Money and Nunsense as personal favorites. She was seen during 2009 in We Need a Little Christmas, Rumors, Unnecessary Farce, Cash on Delivery and Funny Valentines. She is proud to keep our founder's dream alive! "This day, this moment, that's it!"

JOHN JOHNSON (Tony) J.J. was seen last year as Ken in Rumors, as nervous policeman Eric in Unnecessary Farce, as Jerry in Squabbles and as Mr. Jenkins in Cash on Delivery.  When not onstage, he is often active backstage.  Last season he ran lights for our farewell production of Forever Plaid and our premiere production of We Need a Little Christmas.  John and his wife Julianna live in Peoria with their sons - CJ and Max.

MIRANDA AXSOM (Jill) Last year was a busy one for Miranda, having started off the year getting married to our Chef Robbie, she then appeared throughout the season in Rumors, Unnecessary Farce, Squabbles, Cash on Delivery and Funny Valentines.  As if we didn't keep her busy enough out here, Miranda is also employed at the law firm of  Hinshaw and Culbertson in Peoria.