"Bathroom Humor"

Cast Biographies

Character

Actor

Laura

Nicolle Hoepker is currently serving on the Iola Community Theatre Board of Directors, serving ICT wearing many hats.  Last year Nicolle delighted audiences as Barbara in Social Security.  Nicolle, an office manager and mother, lives in Iola with her husband Justin and their three children, Rayce, Chassis and Speed.

Peg

Lori DePaola was practically raised in the arms of ICT with Mom & Dad (Richard and Kathy Spencer) as well as brother (Jeremy) all involved in most productions over the years.  This is Lori's first performance since appearing in ICT's "Guys and Dolls" when she was very small, and more recently as a dancer in the lola High School production of "Grease".  Lori is a dental hygienist assistant at Dr. Beshore's office and lives in lola with her husband, Kyle and their 2 sons, Caleb and Tyler.

Babette

Eryn Sell has participated since childhood on-stage as an orphan in “Annie”, and later as Gladys in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”.  She has worked behind the scenes in many ICT productions.  This is Eryn's first on-stage performance in many years and ICT is proud to have her.  Eryn is a student at ACCC in preparation for nursing school.   She lives in La Harpe and currently tends bar at the Allen County Country Club.

Old Man

Mike Sallee is a life-long resident of La Harpe.  This is his fourth appearance in an ICT production, having previously been in “Oliver”, “The Fantasticks”, and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”.  He was also in numerous productions in High School and Junior High School.  Mike works at TRAMEC.  For fun, he is a dedicated sports fan and a definite movie buff.  Try to stump him with movie trivia, if you dare.

Stu

Todd Francis is originally from Clarinda, Iowa, and has lived in Iola for 10 years.  Todd is the chemistry instructor at Allen County Community College, and also is the assistant volleyball coach and the sponsor for the Academic Excellence Challenge.  This is his first appearance on stage, of any kind, ever.  When not acting or teaching, he can be found golfing or cheering-on the Huskers.

Arthur

Tom Grady is originally from Haworth, N.J.  He had his acting debut in 2002 as he starred in "Over the River and Through the Woods".  Then he had us all laughing again in last year's "Social Security" as David, and this year will be no different as Arthur.  He currently is a teacher and assistant track coach at Allen County Community College.  He is an avid fan of the Yankees, Jets and New Jersey Devils.  If he's not working, running, working in his yard, or acting, you can bet he's barbecuing!

Sandy

Bryan Johnson is a familiar face to ICT.  Bryan was just recently in "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Social Security", both last year.  Bryan has been an actor of many faces, as he has the talent and ability to act a man twice his age as he proved in "Social Security", and a voice that allows him parts such as in "Forever Plaid".  Check out some of his other roles in "Oliver", "Peter Pan", "Nuncrackers", and "Bye, Bye Birdie".  Bryan grew up in Iola with his parents, Dan and Linda, and two brothers, Rick and Chad.  Bryan currently lives in Iola, substitute teaches, and also works closely with the Safe Base After School Program.

The Big El

Daniel Stueckemann, new to Iola after traveling the world with the U.S. Navy for 28 years, was raised in Jetmore, Kansas.  Previous theater included high school and Pratt Community College productions as well as movie extra parts in 2 films.  Currently, financial planning, 15 and 12 year-old boys, and golf occupy most of his time.