Follow the Cast: We're JEFF RECOMMENDED

This is the final installment of the "Follow the Cast" for Machiavelli's "The Mandrake", translated by Peter Constantine and  Directed by Steve Cross. If you haven't seen some of the reviews out there, we are JEFF RECOMMENDED. So make sure you come out and see this fantastic and hilarious production!



Doug Vickers as "Nicia" rolls up his sleeves during rehearsals.

 Name: Doug Vickers

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Last shows you were seen in: "Louis Slotin Sonata" at AROT, "U.N. Inspector" at Next Theatre
Favorite AROT Production: "Grey Zone", "Seahorse", and "Abigal's Party"

Character: Nicia


Describe your character in three words: Dense, dense, dense.
Favorite part of the process so far: Bits!
Favorite line in the show: "What a milksop you are!"
Favorite Italian Dish: Fettucini/ Sausage in Tomato Cream Sauce

Has your view of Machiavelli changed since you began working on this show?
No.
Why should people come see this show?
To laugh out loud!



Lance Baker as "Ligurio" kneels in rehearsals.

 Name: Lance Baker

Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
Alma Matter: DePaul University
Last shows you were seen in: "Sleuth", "Around the World in 80 Days", "Spin", "Speed-the-Plow"
Favorite AROT Production: "The Questioning of Nick"

Character: Ligurio

Describe your character in three words: Charming, swindler, obsequiois.
Favorite part of the process so far: Steve Scott's gut laugh.
Favorite line in the show: "By Saint Puccio's Pussy!"
Favorite Italian Dish: Monica Belluci



Has your view of Machiavelli changed since you began working on this show?
He wrote plays?!
Why should people come see this show?
If you don't enjoy it - free wine!