EastLine Theatre

Jess Abbotts (she/her) is an actress and improviser based out of West Babylon, NY. Originally from East Hampton, CT, she moved to Long Island after graduating from Western Connecticut State University’s Theatre Performance and Music programs to pursue her acting career. When she is not auditioning and acting with Chambers of Hell, she is teaching voice and piano for young students with Long Island Studio of Music. Past credits include Aphrodite in Jenny Rogers Needs a Miracle (AMT Theater) and Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (WCSU Theatre). She would like to thank her friends, family, and her boyfriend Silvio for their continuous support, and is very grateful and excited to have joined the EastLine team!

Dan Bellusci (he/him) is delighted to join EastLine Theatre for his first production with them. His recent credits include John Landis in Fifth Of July, Rodney in Small Mouth Sounds, Reverend Samuel Parris in The Crucible, Chick LaFountain in Times Square Angel, Allen in Cheaters, Mark McPherson in Laura, and Max in the original cast of The Home Workshop Club. As well as being a student of acting and improv theater, Dan is also a working musician who sings and plays several instruments, including guitar and ukulele.

Frank DiSpigno (he/him) returns to the EastLine Theatre stage after an extended absence reuniting with old friends and making new ones. Frank was last seen here as Dr. Martin Dysart in the 2017 production of Equus. His other Long Island appearances include principal roles in The Front Page; On Golden Pond; 1776; Annie; Sleuth; The Man Who Came To Dinner; Our Town; All My Sons and 12 Angry Men. Frank wishes to thank his director, the electrifying Matt Rosenberg, for this immense opportunity. The entire experience has been truly… “Oh, so pleasant!!”

Taylor Rae Dunn (she/her) is excited to be back at EastLine! Previous roles include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Witch in Macbeth, Sara in Stop Kiss, Chorus in Antigone, B1/B2/M.Black in A Number and Magenta in the Rocky Horror Show. Many thanks to the cast and crew for all their wonderful work.

Ron Kagel (he/him) is delighted to make his debut with EastLine Theatre and share the stage with such a talented and friendly cast and crew. Favorite credits include Rhinoceros (Berenger), No Exit (Garcin), How The Other Half Loves (Bob), Sylvia (Greg), Greetings (Phil), Run For Your Wife (Detective Porterhouse), and All My Sons (Joe Keller). Thanks to my wife Janet for her support and her bravery.

Peter LaSpina (he/him) is so happy to be back with the EastLine family. He was last seen as Herr Schultz in Cabaret. The warm welcome by Harvey’s cast and production staff has been most appreciated! For Peter, working himself in the character is where the fun is, and he loves this creative process. Among others, Peter has “been” Tevye, Pooh-Bah, Mushnik, Geppetto, Pseudolus, John Hancock, Horace Vandergelder, Mel Edison, Abner Dillon, a memorable dead man, a slew of Santas and, most importantly, the echo in the wishing well at East School in Long Beach, where all this amazing fun began. Peter has done voice acting and has been a choir soloist for forty years. Peter encourages all parents to explore the performing arts for their children… it has given him a lifetime of friendships,exhilarating moments and pure joy.

Jen LoPresti (she/they) is a graduate of the SUNY Oneonta Theatre and Music Industry programs. Some of her recent acting experience includes: Florinda in Into the Woods, Mistress Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Professor Buonragazzo/Strongman in My Son Pinocchio. She is a winner of BroadwayWorld Long Island’s Best Sound Design 2022 for her work on Matilda at The Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts. Currently, she works as a Preschool Teaching Assistant at Red Robin Country Day School in Westbury and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Childhood Special Education.

Ted Moriates (he/him) is ecstatic to be a part of his second EastLine production, with such a talented group of people. Ted graduated with a BA in Theatre/Drama from Queens College. Some of his favorite roles include Mr. Van Daan in EastLine’s The Diary of Anne Frank, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune (Johnny), Hair (Claude), 3 Penny Opera (Macheath), and if you blinked you missed him as the waiter in Dame Edna ‘The Royal Tour’ at The Booth Theatre. A special thanks to Joseph McCarthy for always supporting me in all my endeavors, no matter how crazy!

Jocelyn Weston (she/her) is thrilled to be cast in an EastLine Theatre production. Her favorite roles include Miss Blacklock in A Murder is Announced; Ginette in Almost, Maine; Anise in Watch on the Rhine; Kitty in Six Degrees of Separation, and roles in Love, Loss and What I Wore. She has been a cast member in South Shore Production revues. Jocelyn recently performed in Stephen Cole’s web series, Coney Island Surprise, which has won several national awards. Jocelyn is grateful to Matt Rosenberg for his sensitivity and expertise. Special thanks to Paul, Jillian, and her dear friends for their constant.