BLITHE SPIRIT

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Kalea Bennett (Ruth) is absolutely thrilled to be back on the Aurora stage, where she was last seen as Emma in Terms of Endearment in 2018. Kalea’s most recent stage credit was Shelby in Steel Magnolias at the Port Aransas Community Theatre in 2024. She extends her sincerest, heartfelt gratitude to her family and friends for their endless support, and to her students for always keeping her on her toes in the best way. "And thank YOU for supporting local theatre! We’re glad you’re here!"

Joe Martinez (Charles) is excited to be back on stage at Aurora Arts Theater with this extremely talented cast. Show credits include Murder On The Orient Express (Hercule Poirot), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble), Addams Family (Mal), Mary Poppins (Ensemble), Legally Blonde (Mal), Arsenic And Old Lace (Dr Einstein), and Music Man (Charlie). Joe hopes you enjoy the show!

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Amanda Gomez (Mrs. Bradman) is absolutely thrilled to be back on stage at Aurora. It has been exactly 13 years since her last Aurora show, "5 Women Wearing The Same Dress" as Meredith. Amanda wants to thank her family who have been extremely supportive. Huge love and hugs to Adan, Cecilia, and Daisy, who, without them and their patience, this would not be possible. She hopes everyone who comes to support her and the show has a great time, as everyone has worked extremely hard to put on an AMAZING show.

Debby Ramirez (Madame Arcati) is so excited to be in this production! She was last seen in Raza Noize's "Love in the Barrio: ¡Te Quiero, Estupido!" Debby is a teacher at the Student Support Center, Assistant Artistic Director at Sirena Productions & a member of the Screen Actors Guild. She thanks her husband Jéan, her son Benjamin, and her parents, Bruno & America Gonzales, for all their support.

Mariah Treadwell (Elvira) is excited to be performing her second play at Aurora. Previous show credits include Murder on the Orient (Mary Debenham), Rocky Horror(Columbia), Nunsense(Sister Robert Ann), West Side Story(ensemble) and Elf the Musical (Assist. Director/ Jovi u/s). She would love to thank her friends and family for their continuous support, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Perla Regalado (Edith) is new to theatre and is absolutely ecstatic to be here! "Ready for new adventures, memories and bonds I never would’ve known if I hadn’t stepped out and went looking for them!"

Kristin McLaughlin (Ruth) is delighted to be part of Blithe Spirit and to share the stage once again with the vibrant theater community of the Coastal Bend. Over the years, she has appeared in numerous plays and musicals, embracing a wide range of memorable characters. Some of her favorite roles include the sharp-tongued Ouiser in Steel Magnolias, the free-spirited Tanya in Mamma Mia!, the commanding Mother Superior in Sister Act, the colorful Betty in The Great American Trailer Park Musical, and the spirited Annie in Calendar Girls. When she’s not under the stage lights, Kristin is a high school English teacher who spends her days inspiring a love of literature and storytelling in her students. She is also a proud Navy wife, as well as a devoted mother and grandmother. Kristin is grateful for the support of her family and the joy that theater continues to bring to her life.

Bob Caro (Charles) is a happily retired Computer Science teacher. You may have recently seen him as Max Reinhardt in Shakespeare in Hollywood, as King Arthur in the Port Aransas Community Theater production of Spamalot! (singing and dancing, if you'd believe it), and at the Harbor Playhouse as Hertz Kleinman in Rock of Ages. Here at the Aurora Arts Theatre he's portrayed Doctor Scott in The Rocky Horror Show, Greg in Sylvia, Mr. Roat in Wait Until Dark, and also Richard Hannay in The 39 Steps. He also directed the Aurora productions of Neil Simon's Rumours, and also Plaza Suite. He would especially like to thank each member of this cast for bringing all their talent and hard work to Blithe Spirit. Of course, Bob will be forever grateful to his lovely and talented wife Autumn, for all her love and support!

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Amanda Gomez (Mrs. Bradman) is absolutely thrilled to be back on stage at Aurora. It has been exactly 13 years since her last Aurora show, "5 Women Wearing The Same Dress" as Meredith. Amanda wants to thank her family who have been extremely supportive. Huge love and hugs to Adan, Cecilia, and Daisy, who, without them and their patience, this would not be possible. She hopes everyone who comes to support her and the show has a great time, as everyone has worked extremely hard to put on an AMAZING show.

Lisa McGrew (Madame Arcati) is happy to be taking the stage once again at Aurora. She was previously in "Our Lady of the Tortilla" and has been in several productions around the Coastal Bend over the past thirty years. She met her husband in her very first production and is grateful for his continuous support; as well as her son, Ryan, who patiently sat through the audition for this show. Thank you and enjoy the show!

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