By Cassandra Symonds
Special to Independent Newsmedia
The Brelby Playhouse, 7154 N. 58th Drive, Glendale, will continue its production of “The Pledge” at 7:30 p.m. June 23-24, 30, July 1 and at 2 p.m. June 25
“The Pledge” was written by Megan O’Connor and directed by Brian Maticic.
Brian Maticic
This is James Beneze’s third time on stage with Brelby Theatre Co. He was previously seen as the Rat King in “Quest for Claus: the Musical” and can be seen in the Shakespeare in the Garden event at the Japanese Friendship Gardens.
Previous acting credits include Nicholas in “Other Places,” and Dr. Chumley in “Harvey.”
His previous Brelby production experience includes scenic design for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and costumes/hair & makeup for Cold War Kids. Other credits include dramaturgy for “Dog Sees God,” digital media design for “Lessons of Crime and Punishment” and “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” and costumes for “Based on a Totally TrueStory, Oohrah!,” and “Cactus Flower.”
Mr. Beneze described his “The Pledge” character, Andrew, as “a bit of a skeevy drifter who is always trying to impress the ladies by doing the completely wrong things. This show is about losing control of your life and trying to get it back, but nothing is as you thought,” he continued.
“My favorite part of The Pledge,” he said, “has definitely been working on the magic tricks in the show. Clayton is already a talented amateur magician and watching him work is captivating. This show will make you start to question everything you know. It’s a thrill ride with several twists and turns. You’ll enjoy it, trust me,” said Beneze.