Theater Scene
Nunsense : Rosalind Farrotte
Written By Matthew Russell Henrickson
W
hen anyone mentions the Hollywood or movie scene to me , several names come to mind instantly . But , when anyone mentions the theater scene , one name always comes to mind ; Rosalind Farotte . Roz has been a fixture in the local theater scene since the early 1980s and has appeared on almost every stage . Her acting credits are too numerous to list in this article , but they number in the 30 to 40 range .
Roz attended the University of Santa Clara as a Theater Arts major and , after marrying her husband Gordy Farotte , she went to San Jose State University to attain a master ’ s degree in Theater Arts . Roz feels her success in theater has been directly related to the love and support she has received by her husband and children . Over her years in theater she has loved the community of people she has encountered ; every role being memorable and rewarding . Her favorite roles have been those which have been a combination of comedy and drama . Roles which bring forth a mixture of emotion and laughter are her most cherished .
She counts her roles in “ Crimes of the Heart ,” “ Wait Until Dark ,” “ The Foreigner ,” “ The Vanities ,” “ Cemetery Club ,” “ Rose ’ s Dilemma ” and “ Other Desert Cities ” as her all-time favorites , but the role she has enjoyed the most , and has reprised four times previously since 1990 , is that of “ Sister Mary Amnesia ” in the comedy-musical “ Nunsense .”
Roz is currently working on her fifth portrayal of “ Sister Mary Amnesia ” in the currently running production of “ Nunsense ” being put on by Limelight Actors Theater in Downtown Gilroy . Roz feels extremely connected with this role because as it turns out , it was a nun who inspired Roz to find her love of theater . Roz attended St . Mary ’ s School in Gilroy . One of the nuns decided to start a theater class for the children and , at her mother ’ s suggestion , Roz participated in one of the plays . She was instantly hooked . She feels that it is quite fitting that she is portraying a nun when her initial inspiration was cultivated by one .
“ Nunsense ” is Limelight Actors Theater ’ s second show of their Sixth Season . Winner of Best Off Broadway Musical in its original New York production , the show centers on a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent cook , Sister Julia ( Child of God ). Updated with new jokes , additional lyrics , two new arrangements and a brand new song , this zany musical reunites many of the original South County cast members ! Complete with audience participation , this show will have you laughing from start to finish .
“ Nunsense ” runs Friday and Saturday nights from April 1st through April 23rd , with two Sunday matinee performances on the 10th and 17th . The production stars Besty Andrade , JoAnne Evans , Rosalind Farotte , Carol Harris and Roberta Vinkhuyzen . Direction by Kevin Heath and musical direction by Sandra Lien . Visit limelightactorstheater . com for ticket and venue information .
Matthew Russell Hendrickson has been involved with community theater for over 35 years . He is currently a designer ’ s assistant for Brotin Design , a founding member of a local film production company , Oscar Dante Motion , and is still heavily involved with local theater .
Now Playing
Nunsense
April 1 - April 23
Limelight Actors Theater limelightactorstheater . com
Leader of the Pack
February 19 - March 12
Join these talented teens in their performance of this hit Broadway musical retrospective , celebrating the life and times of Ellie Greenwich , whose doo-wop sounds skyrocketed to the top of the 60s charts . The story of Ellie ’ s rise to fame and fortune is punctuated with the virtual Hit Parade of her music , “ Chapel of Love ,” “ Da Doo Ron Ron ,” “ Be My Baby ,” “ Hanky Panky ,” “ And Then He Kissed Me ,” and , of course the title song “ Leader of the Pack .”
South Valley Civic Theater ( SVCT ) svct . org
God of Carnage
April 8 - April 30 Set in present-day New York City , this is the story of two married couples who meet for the first time shortly after their respective sons have a nasty schoolyard tangle . Michael and Veronica , whose son ’ s teeth were knocked out with a stick , invite Alan and Annette , whose son did the knocking , to their home to settle matters . But any attempt at having a civilized discussion about whose child is responsible for the fight , and how the parents may have influenced such destructive behavior , quickly devolves into finger-pointing , name-calling , stomping around , and throwing things . And that ’ s before they break out the rum !
South Valley Civic Theater ( SVCT ) svct . org
Jerry Finnigan ’ s Sister
April 15 - May 7
Follow Brian and Beth from age 7 to the present to see if he can muster the courage to tell her how he feels about her before she gets married !
Pintello Comedy Theater pintellocomedy . com
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