Grand Horizons
RATED M
for Mature
CAST BIOS
Ted Field (Bill) – Retired after 45 plus years in entertainment, Ted’s TV career began in Sacramento, then to CBS as a staff writer/producer where he also performed in his own comedy series, acting as well with the American Repertory Theatre, co-wrote one Off-Off Broadway Musical and became Director of Children’s Programming for the network. Thereafter, he was an executive producer with Columbia Pictures Television, Sony, Universal Belo, a head writer and producer with several other studios, and won enough plaques and statues to impress his mother.
Judy Caruso Williamson (Nancy) – Judy’s last character onstage for SCT was Helen Hubbard in “Murder on the Orient Express.” This character in “Grand Horizons” is a strong departure from that wild, pushy, seemingly worldly and confident woman. Nancy’s whole existence, in her mind, is somewhat questionable, possibly unnecessary, and close to totally unfulfilled. What to do at her age and her choice of action causes an avalanche of reactions that were not in her plan. However, it does open up the conversation!
Paris Allen (Jess) – Paris is excited to return to the black box stage at SCT as Jess in Grand Horizons, a role that allows for deeper character exploration and continued growth as an actor. Her SCT credits include RENT, Cabaret (Texas), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Marilyn Wald), Jesus Christ Superstar, The Wedding Singer (Linda), and the 2025 10-Minute Plays. She is also involved with the Shared Light Collective, a new Stockton-based arts group focused on connection and collaboration across the local creative community, and appeared as Janet in their production of Rocky Horror. Paris is grateful for the opportunity to keep learning at SCT and values the collaboration between Stockton’s many arts communities.
Logan Ham (Brian) – This is Logans 3rd year at SCT, his 2nd Show in the Pam Kitto Black Box, and 1 performance you wont forget! When not on stage you can find him at your local karaoke bar, or hermited away in his stained glass studio at home. Enjoy the show!
Ben Wimer (Ben) – Ben is returning to Stockton Civic Theater for his first black box performance to play “Ben” in Grand Horizons. Ben was last seen on the main stage in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He is excited to bring the phenomenal writing of Bess Wohl to life. He is especially grateful for his director, Rhonda, and stage manager, Jeanine, and is exceptionally proud of his cast mates for all their hard work.
Robby Van Arsdale (Tommy) – His first play credit was “boy who kisses girl on the cheek and it pops her pimple” in a fifth grade play. He chickened out and did not actually kiss her cheek, and the pain of that failure destined him to be a theater kid in high school, always searching for an on-stage kiss that would redeem him. In his senior year, a girl he did not like kissed him in “Man of the House.” Since then, he has written, directed, and acted in seven five-act plays for youth summer camps. These received rave reviews from acclaimed critics such as “Marie from Chickadee Cabin,” who is an acknowledged snob. She may never forget the night when the fog machine set off the fire alarm and everyone learned the true meaning of “the play must go on” down by the lake with sirens for a backing track. Grand Horizons is his second SCT production, and he gets a kiss in this play. Maybe this is the one that releases the curse.
Carmen Musch (Carla) – Carmen has been involved with Stockton Civic Theatre for over 40 years. And finally has a one on one scene with Judy Caruso Williamson! Carmen was last seen in the Pam Kitto Black Box in the 10 minute play, “Grey Matters”. Some notable roles at SCT include Maria in “Comedy of Tenors”; Mattie Fae in “August Osage County”; Big Mama in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and Mazeppa in the Musical “Gypsy”.She dedicates her performance to her husband, Dan. They have been “In Sync” for 38 years.
STAFF BIOS
Rhonda Cummings (Director) – Rhonda was the owner, instructor, and artistic director at Stockton School Of Performing Arts for 25 years. This is her third time directing at SCT and she directed several productions at her own blackbox theater including Women in Jeopardy, Murder at the Howard Johnson’s, and It Had to Be You. Rhonda performed in her first production at SCT when she was 16 years old and her favorite roles include Martha in the Secret Garden, Harper in Angels in America and Donna in Mamma Mia.
Jeanine Michael Kiley (Stage Manager) – Jeanine has been involved at SCT since 1974 starting as a stage manager. She has since done most jobs both on and off stage and front of house. In 1975 she won the William Karraker Award and exactly 50 years later won the Founders Award.
Daniel Kim (Lighting Design) -Currently enrolled at San Joaquin Delta College and working full time at Cesar Chavez as the Technical Director. Stockton Civic Theater: 2020 (Game Show, Light Board Operator); Delta College: 2025 (Marian, Light Board Operator); Cesar Chavez Technical Director: 2024-Present
John Florek (Sound Design) – John has been involved with over 40 productions at SCT going back to 1988. Favorites include Fifth of July, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and Angels in America. As always, John is grateful for the opportunity to work with another talented and creative team!
Shawn Carrington (Crew) – Shawn returns to SCT after a hiatus. He recently appeared as Charlie in The Nance on the main stage. In the black box Shawn has twice directed as part of the evening of 10 minute plays series. He is a 5 time recipient of SCT’s Willie Awards and loves helping SCT whenever he can. Enjoy the show!