May 15, 2026 – June 7, 2026
A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
Book by TERRENCE MCNALLY
Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY
Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS
Based on a Film "A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE"
Directed by Micheal O’Hara
Music Direction by Gabe Mangiante
From the acclaimed creators of Ragtime, "A Man of No Importance" is a charming and poignant musical about Alfie Byrne, a bus conductor in 1964 Dublin who lives for poetry, particularly that of Oscar Wilde, and secretly stages amateur theatricals with his local church group. This beautiful musical is a tender celebration of art, self-acceptance, and the courage to live authentically, even when it feels like you're a man of no importance. RUNNING TIME: 2 hours plus a 10 minute intermission.
 
MEET THE CAST

Frank Kohel (Alfie Byrne) is happy returning to SSR having previously been in Man of La Mancha and Saint Joan. Frank's been seen at the 5th Ave, Seattle Opera, Bathhouse, Group Theatre, New City Theatre, Seattle Fringe, BLT, PSMT, Village Theatre, ArtsWest, TMP, Capital Playhouse and Seattle CLO/SMT. His work has also been seen in Los Angeles & New York City, Disneyland, and on tours of North Asia & United States.
 
Carrie Sleeper-Bowers (Lily Byrme) is elated to be back at SSR where she appeared in My Fair Lady and Anything Goes in 2006. Favorite roles have included Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret, Dowager Empress in Anastasia, and Miss Shingle in A Gentleman’s Guide ... (TMP), Madame Dubonnet in The Boy Friend (RCT), and Sandrine/Marie in The Da Vinci Code (TLT). She is grateful to be a part of this beautiful story with this stellar cast and production team. Love to her biggest fans Dale, Rachel and Shane.
 
Doug Fahl (Carney/Oscar Wilde) You might remember Doug  in Chess,, Little Shop, Bye Bye Birdie and Sunday in the Park . He starred in the feature indie horror film Zombies of Mass Destruction (2010). Other favorites include Billy Elliot (Village); Tommy (SMT); Into the Woods (Stage Right); and Great Gatsby (Seattle Rep). Doug sends congrats to the entire cast and crew. Love and thanks to Scott for hanging in there during all these late night rehearsals. www.dougfahl.com
 
Adam Granato (Robbie) is thrilled to be back on the SSR stage after his debut last fall as Detective Trotter in Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. A graduate of Middlebury College, he has performed in Vermont, Connecticut, and locally at RCT, VCS, the UW, Freehold, Island Theatre, and BPA. www.adamgranato.com
 
Doug Knoop (Baldy) is happy to return to the SSR stage where he was last seen in Saint Joan. Since then he has directed The Mousetrap, Doubt, Dancing at Lughnasa and Outside Mullingar for SSR. Recent onstage appearances include The Outsider and The Addams Family at Driftwood, Casa Valentina for Lesser Known Players and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at BPA. Thanks to this wonderful and talented cast and my incredibly supportive family.
 
Max Lopuszynski (Breton Beret/Peter) is delighted to be back at SSR for his 14th production! Recent credits include Charlie Baker in The Foreigner (Harlequin), Warren in Ordinary Days (SSR; Sound on Stage nomination), and the US premiere of Ingvar! A Musical Furniture Saga (Latitude Theatre). He’s performed with BPA, Reboot, RCT and SPT, amongst others. Thank you for supporting live theater! @maxlopuszynski
 
Alan Plaster (Ernie Lally)  is honored and excited to make his SSR debut. Favorite roles include Norman Waxman in Jersey Boys at TMP and Harry in Mamma Mia! at Auburn  Ave. He would like to thank his parents, Steve and Nadine, wife Illene, kids Matilda and Rory, for their loving support.
 
Shawn Torrey (Father Kenny/Carson) is ecstatic to be making his SSR debut.  He has had the privilege to perform in theaters throughout the PNW, including TMP, CenterStage,  Auburn Community Players, and more. Most recently, he was Aaron Schultz and Carlos in Legally Blonde at ACP. He would like to thank the entire cast and  production team, and his boyfriend, Brad, for their support.
 
Erin Carter (Miss Crowe) is grateful to return to the SSR stage after a nine year hiatus. Her favorite roles include Miss Hannigan in Annie (RCT), Chris in Calendar Girls (Phoenix), and Blanche Dubois in Streetcar (Red Curtain). Thanks to her vocal coach Jordyn Day, and big hugs to her husband Todd - without whom none of her adventures would be possible.
 
Jessica Vit (Mrs. Curtin) is over the moon to make her SSR debut! Born and raised in Oregon and now a Seattle performer of 20 years, she’s sung and acted her way across the PNW and beyond. Some treasured roles include Kathy in Company (Twelfth Night), Clorinda in La Cenerentola (Portland Opera To Go), and Gilda in Rigoletto on the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Huge love to Shawn, Rainier, Odie, and Bravie for keeping her grounded and inspired. This one’s for Mary Opland Springer. 
 
Loretta Deranleau Howard (Mrs. Grace/Kitty) is thrilled to make her SSR debut in this wonderful musical. A Puget Sound theater veteran, Loretta has been seen on stages everywhere for the past 40 years. She is a proud Soundsation Alumni from Edmonds College, current AD at St. Luke’s Theatre Company in Federal Way and is happily in her 23rd year singing accapella with her award winning trio, Bodacious Ladyhood. In her spare time, she hangs out on her boat with her fabulous husband of 36! years. Love to Tammy and ErinN for the encouragement. Thanks to Jelin & Lacey, and especially Micheal, Gabe, and Mark. Because it’s Frank! For Frances Leah King. Enjoy the show!
 
McKenna Milici (Mrs. Patrick) is overjoyed to be part of this production at SSR. Previous favorite roles include Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte with Harrower Summer Opera, First Witch in Dido and Aeneas with Teatro Lírico Nacional de Cuba, and Musetta in La bohème at FSU where she earned her M.M. in Voice Performance and Ph.D. in Musicology. Offstage, McKenna works in arts admin at Village Theatre, appears as a guest scholar with the Bellingham Symphony, and dotes on her pampered cat. Love to Mom, Dad, and the Muffins! 
 
Eilish Rhoades (Adele) is thrilled to be returning to the SSR stage after appearing last season as Deb in Ordinary Days and Christine in Be More Chill! Other credits include Little Women (Jo March), Spelling Bee (Olive), and Steel Magnolias (Annelle). You can also catch Eilish performing with Eastside Improv.  Eilish would like to thank the amazing cast and crew and her friends and family, especially her husband Jake for being her biggest cheerleader. @eilishrhoadesofficial 
 
THE BAND
Anthony Pooley (Guitar)
Quinn Knobbe (Bass)
Cameron Stedman (Reeds)
Kim Douglass (Synth)
Matthew Tevenan (Cello)
Genevieve Warner (Violin)
 
PRODUCTION TEAM
Micheal O'Hara (Director) 
Gabe Mangiante (Music Director)
Chris Nardine (Choreographer) 
Tim Bartz (Stage Manager)
Bradetta Vines (Costume Designer) 
 
Special thanks to Tammy Fossett and St. Luke's Theatre Company and Tacoma Little Theatre