The Peacock Players

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(Director/producer/playwright) is an award-winning songwriter & HAMI award-winning actor. He has written & produced two other Peacock Player musical comedies. THE LAST RESORT and THE LAST BROADCAST OF THE GARY GRIZZLE SHOW.  He was recently labeled an impresario by his friend Dirty Jake. His band, Frankie J & The Chicken Parade has appeared in Folk Festivals throughout Florida & hosts live concerts at The Peacock Theater at The Farm Music Camp in Brooksville, Florida. He is happily married with two mostly well-adjusted children & a tolerant wife. 

(Musical Director, Orchestration) is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist. He created the soundtracks for previous Peacock Player productions , THE LAST RESORT and  THE LAST BROADCAST of THE GARY GRIZZLE SHOW. He currently runs The Sanitarium , a recording studio in Spring Hill, Florida. Happily married & father of many fine children, he can be seen helping them most anytime, day or night

(as Harry) returned to the stage in 2017 after a 25 year hiatus. His credits include such shows as “Beauty & the Beast”(where he was nominated for a HAMI award) , “Noises Off ”, “The Odd Couple” (Female Version), “Tower Stories” & “A Christmas Carol”. As a member of The Peacock Players he was Harry Heimlick in “The Last Resort” & Rudy Giordano in “The Last Broadcast of The Gary Grizzle Show” He is an award-winning romance novelist & playwright. When not on stage or writing, he is behind the microphone, performing with his guitar & ukulele. He is a long-time resident of Citrus County. Check out his video here.

(as The Clacker) is a method actor & brain cell deficient friend of the director. He was The Hippie in THE LAST RESORT & Mr. Greendollar in THE LAST BROADCAST OF THE GARY GRIZZLE SHOW….

(as Mrs. Carmichael) is the talented wife of the director. This is her second appearance as a dancer in one of his productions and is also a member of the musical act MaryBeth & Friends out of DeLand, Florida.

(as Mrs. Spinetti) DiAnne couldn’t be more delighted to be a part of the latest ORIGINAL creation by Director Frank Julian.  She portrayed the Velvety Soap Lady in the last two Peacock Players’ productions, The Last Resort and The Last Broadcast of the Gary Grizzle Show.  DiAnne has performed in numerous comedies and musicals in several Community Theatres in Central Florida, including the lead in Female Odd Couple and most recently portrayed Maude Jenkins in Four Old Broads on the High Seas.  DiAnne has also been in several funny murder mystery theatre productions, playing a wide range of characters including Stupefyin’ Jones in L’il Abner, Faye Baker in Amorous Ambassador,  Princess Maria in Call Me Madam; and Panacea in Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.  DiAnne also enjoys tap and jazz dancing, and is thankful for her loving husband and fellow actor, Lenny Klatt, (Gary Grizzle),and her Mom for her endless support. 

(as Gary Grizzle) Lenny had the lead in last year’s smash hit, “The Last Broadcast of the Gary Grizzle Show.” He is an active musician who plays guitar, bass and blues harmonica and who builds guitars out of cigar boxes, when not busy in his day job as a criminal defense attorney in the four County area. He especially enjoys being on stage with his loving wife and best friend, DiAnne, who somehow manages to manage both him and his law office. 

Lenny’s other credits include Curly, the lead in Oklahoma!, and major roles in Cabaret, Annie Get Your Gun , Carousel, South Pacific, The Grinch in Seussical the Musical, and one of the assassins in Assassins. He has also been in Sex Please, We’re 60, Amorous Ambassador, L’il Abner, Call Me Madam and Man of La Mancha, and he is delighted to once again be a part of the Peacock Players!

(as Dr. X) is a singer/songwriter from Jensen Beach, Florida & can be seen appearing at waterfront cafes & upscale dive bars all along the East coast of Florida. He was memorable as Detective Sloan in The Peacock Players’ production of THE LAST RESORT.

(as Orderly & Back Stage Manager) is the chimes-playing half of the musical duo PEG & EM, from North Port, Florida & can be seen at Folk festivals all over Florida. An accomplished ballet dancer, he has been an integral part of the Peacock Players, acting in festival skits at The Farm for several years. His backstage herding of this flock of birdbrains is astounding.

(as Mrs. Abigail DuMont) is primarily known as a singer/songwriter. She performs as one half of the duo PEG & EM  in the Florida Folk music scene. Residing in North Port, Florida, she is also a prolific writer who has two books on genealogy and another of her own lyrics & poetry. Peggy has also been involved in skits & plays under the direction of Frank Julian. Who can forget her as Mrs. Perkins in the Peacock Players’ production of  THE LAST RESORT or as the Peruvian throat singing teenager in  THE GIRL WHO STOPPED TIME ? She most recently starred as Peg Drismal in THE LAST BROADCAST of  THE GARY GRIZZLE SHOW.

(as Nurse Holly) is returning as one of the founding members of the Peacock Players. She was the housekeeper Georgie in THE LAST RESORT and Lulu in THE LAST BROADCAST OF THE GARY GRIZZLE SHOW.  She performs in the musical duo “HANNAH’S WHIRL” at venues & Folk festivals all across Florida and is again excited to be performing with the crazy Peacocks.

(as Not Jay) Writer, Producer and Actor, he really knows how to embrace poverty. Originally from Sarasota, Rex is a Florida Native who is “as pale as a peeled potato” and hates the heat, the sun and the beach. When not "Hamming it up" on stage, Rex builds and maintains websites including those for Lewis and Young Entertainment and Citrus Acts. He joined The Peacock Players as "Jango" the Crowd Wrangler in THE LAST BROADCAST OF THE GARY GRIZZLE SHOW. “This performance is dedicated to all my wonderful Peeps!"

(as God) our newest member of the Peacock Players, studied theater at the now College of Central Florida. He spent several years as technical director at the Art Center of Citrus County, as well as directing & producing such hiit Valerie Theater productions as On Golden Pond, Steel Magnolias, andThe Odd Couple (Female Version). His company Lewis & Young Entertainment is a driving force in the Citrus County theater scene. We are thrilled to have him. 

(as Choreographer) is happy to be introduced to The Peacock Players from her good friend, DiAnne. Lori has Co-Directed, Choreographed and Produced numerous musicals in NY and has performed in over 60 shows. Since moving to Florida, she has choreographed “Godspell,” “Cinderella,” “Mamma Mia,” “Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “The Curse of the Hopeless Diamond” and “Music Man.” She wishes to thank her husband John for this continuous love, and for supporting her favorite passion!

This show is dedicated to the loving memory of Stevie Z, a cherished member of the Peacock Players from the very beginning. His talent and passion shone brightly in his starring roles as Frenchy in The Last Resort and as Sparky in The Last Broadcast. Stevie’s presence brought joy to everyone around him. His tragic passing in a motorcycle accident has left an irreplaceable void in our hearts. 

We miss you, Stevie. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the love you shared with us. Your spirit will always be a part of the Peacock Players.