Production - Dancing at Lughnasa

Cast biographies

• Susie Reilly
  Susie's acting career got off to a bad start. At 7 years old she was desperate to play Thumbelina in the school play but, being about a foot taller than all the other young hopefuls, she was relegated to 3rd Elf (overgrown)! Undeterred, she went on to study English literature and Drama at Bristol University (England) and subsequently became a founder member of The Yeats Players of Bristol. Since 1973, she has taught music and drama in many schools (never dismissing any child for being a giant). She is delighted to have the opportunity to return to the stage herself and to be part of such a wonderful team.
• Debbie Cavanaugh
  Thrilled to be back on stage after a nine-year hiatus, Debbie came to Korea with her husband Ken and golden retriever Cooper. They have since adopted Clousseau, a stray cat, and live happily in the Itaewon area. Debbie's acting credits include M'Lynn (Steel Magnolias), Lenny (Crimes of the Heart) and Chris (Rumours). When not acting she also enjoys cooking, swimming, reading, traveling and nude sky diving - or is it tennis?
• Renée Lyons
  Renée grew up in Wellington, New Zealand then moved to Christchurch to study at University where she first became involved with amateur theatre. She has spent the last 4 years living in the UK, Ireland and Scotland and having exciting adventures traveling through Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Now she finds herself in Seoul teaching English and learning all she can about Korea and what it has to offer. The Seoul Players has provided a fantastic opportunity to get involved in theatre again and meet some great people along the way!
• Jane Slater
  Born in Staffordshire in the north west of England, Jane came to Korea with her husband and daughter almost three years ago. Living in Seoul has provided a unique opportunity to become involved in the theatre - something which she had not considered until recently. This production, therefore, is Jane's first time on the stage.
• Dee O'Connor
  Dee comes from Dublin, Ireland and arrived in Seoul last August with her husband Simon Srimshaw. She took her first steps onto the stage a few years ago, playing largely forgettable roles in Pantomimes among other things, whilst teaching at International schools in Kuwait. When not busy rehearsing she can be found teaching the best class in the world at "Seoul Foreign British school". She is delighted and terrified at the same time to be part of this Seoul Players production.
• David Anseimo
  Born in Canada, thanks to a man call "Jack Daniels", David started acting at a young age playing in career making roles such as the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus for his family on holidays. After graduating University in Theatre he traveled around Europe for a year and finally made his way to Korea. Ever keen to pursue a career in acting, David is currently developing his own television show and trying to convince the President of The Seoul Players to back his one-man show.
• Sebastian Skiff
  Sebastian's romance with the stage started very early in life; as a 3 year old he was often prone to unexpectedly wandering onto the stage mid-performance and going "gaa gaa", some say nothing has changed. The lure of the theatre has not left him though, "it just feels right ... dark, mysterious, usually smelly and full of magic ... rather like my socks!".
• Gavin Mackay
  Resident in Korea since 1984 when he arrived marketing defense electronics, Gavin now runs a sausage factory, shop and restaurant in Pyongchang dong. His dramatic experience stretches from 1951 when he first appeared as a soprano urchin with Covent Garden Opera Company in a performance of Carmen at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh. There followed a scattering of school plays and appearances with various dramatic societies while serving with the British Army up until the late 70s. Since then he has appeared in two Korean produced war films and one TV drama before joining The Seoul Players at the end of last year.

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