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    PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Backstage at the Historic Fulton Theatre's Gypsy

    Don’t be jealous!

    PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: Backstage at the Historic Fulton Theatre's Gypsy

    Fulton Theatre Company veteran Randall Frizado is currently playing Uncle Jocko (among others) in the company's production of Gypsy, starring Denise Whelan. He shares a busy two-show day with Playbill.com, showing off the life of an actor and family man in Lancaster, PA, and introducing the people who make Gypsy happen. Read the Playbill.com story.
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    Don’t be jealous!
    My day begins a little earlier than most. But it’s time to get the teenager up for school. The babies will be up soon. Need to catch up on SportsCenter before they take over the TV with "Barney" and "Lazy Town" reruns.
    The teenager reluctantly heads off to school. One down, three to go.
    Three babies, three cups full of juice. Ready for them to wake up, so we can play, until they have to get ready for school! They just started pre-school, and love every minute of it!
    Checking on my Yankees before the kids wake up. It’s a tight race this year.
    We are up, and having breakfast!
    With Triplets in pre school, this is a very important part of my breakfast. Emergenc-y. It doesn’t taste great, but it works.
    Off to school!
    Life does not suck when this is your view on the drive to preschool. Lancaster is absolutely beautiful in the fall!
    I love this view. In a matter of minutes, here in Lancaster County, you can be experiencing a vibrant city life, and 10 miles in any direction, can be enjoying breathtaking views like this.
    The Lancaster YMCA. I love this place. Have to get a workout in while the kids are at school. Two show days can take it out of you.
    Here we are! My home away from home! The Fulton Opera House. She’s the Grand Old Lady Of Prince Street!
    My work day begins! Can’t wait! I love this cast and this show!
    First stop, sign in sheet! Also, checking the call board for any important details.
    Hi!
    Let the magic begin. I play 5 roles in the show. Three are seen on stage, one in the house, and the fifth is a voice over. Here’s the before….
    …and here’s the after! Uncle Jocko is ready to yell at some mothers!
    Don’t be jealous!
    I share a dressing room with this bunch of nerds. At least it’s never dull.
    It’s Super Gus! He’s our Chowzie…. and he’s brilliant.
    Our brilliant Louise, Kim Carson.
    We have 10 kids on stage at the top of the show. These are the stage left kids….
    …these are the stage right kids….
    …and these are their ACTUAL MOTHERS, on stage with them!
    …the rest of the mothers!
    Dainty June’s newsboys are ready to go!
    Anyone got an eggroll?? A very serious Mr. Goldstone.
    It’s Dainty June’s farm boys all grown up. (l to r Andrew Kreup, Matt Raftery, Chaz Wolcott, and Michael Phillips)
    The brilliant Charis Leos as Miss Cractchitt.
    The character man’s arsenal. This show is all about moustaches and glasses. A hipster's paradise.
    The great Billy V (Bill Van Horn) catching up on the days news, in between characters. He plays Pop in the first act…
    …and Cigar in the second.
    The green room sits where the Old Jail used to be, here in Lancaster. This building is full of history.
    Caroline is taking a much needed break.
    Lara Hayhurst has one of the best personalities in the business, and she’s always there to brighten your day….
    …most of the time. Usually we just give her snacks, and she calms down.
    Our lighting designer Nick Cyr
    A very sweaty, yet radiant, Tulsa, Matt Raftery after his big first act number.
    Our Musical Director, Aaron McCallister, and his new bride, who plays Agnes in the show, Cary McCallister.
    One of the best management teams in the business…Tim Markus, Bekah Lashof, and Intern Rebekah Church
    Some of the Toreadorables have some free time on their hands…especially Theresa Walker. (with our brilliant choreographer Samantha Hewes)
    LLGW (Ladies Love Greg Wood)
    Aren’t they precious folks? They’ll be here all week.
    Juuuuussssst precious…
    Caroline is ready for Act 2!
    Character number 5! Pastey has very little patience…especially with strippers.
    This is Beatnik Betty. She does nightly readings from her high school diary. Her real, honest to goodness, high school diary. Hilarity always ensues.
    Here they are world! They nearly steal the show nightly! Electra (Charis Leos) Tessie (Iris Lieberman) and Mazeppa (Mary Martello)
    The great Denise Whelan taking a well deserved bow!
    This is the last thing the audience sees as the curtain falls.
    Baby Louise and the Junes: Baby and…and…not a baby.
    The Junes being photo bombed by our genius director, Marc Robin
    Our talented director Marc Robin, pauses for a photo with Lara Hayhurst before resuming his Artistic Director duties here at the Fulton.
    Time for a walk, between shows, around downtown to enjoy the beautiful fall weather here in Lancaster, PA.
    Wishing the Central Market was open daily, but alas, only three days a week. You have to come to Lancaster and check it out. It’s an amazing place!
    Our very brave child wrangler, Sarah Mellinger. She’s a trooper!
    Gus and Tim are getting warmed up for show number two. Gus has a very serious series of warm ups. Mostly barking, and getting treats.
    The breathtaking view from the stage. The Fulton is one of the oldest continuously operating live theaters in the country. It’s gone through a series of different uses, but has retained all of its beauty and charm.
    Our Mama Rose, the uber talented Denise Whelan, getting ready for show number two….
    ….and she’s ready to go! “Sing Out, Louise!”
    Our amazing choreographer Samantha Hewes balancing her duties as choreographer and official frozen yogurt professional. It’s a delicate balancing act!
    Our Baby June, and her understudy. I’ll let you figure out which is which.
    Another two show day in the books. The Fulton lights up downtown Lancaster at night. It’s a beautiful sight.
    Once quick stop on the way home….
    …for 32 ounces of delicious goodness.
    A little 30 Rock to wind down the day….
    …and then it’s off to bed. If you're in the area, come out and see us in <i>Gypsy</i>. We run til the 30th!
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