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DAN CHALLACOMBE (Frankie) It's great to welcome Dan back for one of his greatest roles. He was most recently seen as Hector the Handyman in Squabbles, as Dr. Chapman in Cash on Delivery and as Andy in Funny Valentines.  Last season he was in Alone Together, G. I. Jukebox, It Runs in the Family and The Odd Couple.  He and wife Tamra have four charming daughters--Claire, Sophie,  Alexia and Vivien. 

PAT GAIK (Jinx)  Pat has been with us at the Barn since 1996 and lists Jinx as his favorite role to date!  He was recently seen as Norman McDonald in the hilarious Cash on Delivery, and as Howard in Funny Valentines.  Last season he was seen in Alone Together, G.I. Jukebox, The Sunshine Boys, It Runs in the Family and as Felix in The Odd Couple.  Pat is also our Marketing Director!  www.patgaik.com

CHAD KIRVAN (Smudge) We're very excited to welcome Chad back to our stage.  He was seen last season  Smoke on the Mountain. Chad has appeared in many shows here at the Barn, including Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up, Come Blow Your Horn, and Little Mary Sunshine, among others.  In addition to his acting and vocal talents, Chad has written a comedy that will have its world premiere here at the Barn next season!  Chad and his wife Sherise have one beautiful daughter, Lily and another one on the way (due date: the day after we close!)

DAVE WINDSOR (Sparky) It's always treat to welcome Dave back to give us his delightful portrayal of Sparkie.  He was last seen at the Barn in 2007 as the wise-cracking Sister Robert Anne in our encore production of Nunsense Amen!  Dave has appeared in productions at ICC, Campus Community Theatre, Corn Stock, Peoria Players, and with the Peoria Municipal Band, Civic Opera, and as a soloist with the First Presbyterian Church.  Dave is an accountant by profession, but makes time for theatre, along with flying, racquetball, and tennis. Even with all that, Dave also finds time to do our books as well!

MARY SIMON (Director/Choreographer) 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 most recently seen as Mildred in Squabbles, Ms. Cowper in Cash on Delivery and as Zan in Funny Valentines. She is proud and happy to keep our founder's dream alive! "This day, this moment, that's it!"