About Us

Denise Smaglinski has been working at theater companies in Berks County and the surrounding areas for the past fifteen years. She has been involved in more than fifty productions, performing in more than half of those. Her favorite roles include Izzy in “Crossing Delancey”, Sylvia in “Sylvia”, Brooke in “Noises Off” and Claire in “Proof”. Denise directed “Visiting Mr. Green”, co-directed “To Kill A Mockingbird” and has stage-managed, produced, designed and built sets, and worked crew for many shows.

Maria Kolevas has been active in several theater organizations locally. She has produced many shows including “Little Mermaid”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Most Valuable Player”, “Juvie”, “Shadow Box” and “Free to Be… You and Me”. Recently, Maria has been the sound designer for “Men of Clay”, “Eleemosynary” and “Cloud Tectonic.” Maria is also the head chef and menu designer for Cherry Herring Catering.

Gary Williams brings many years of local and regional theater experience to the company. Locally he has been seen as Sam in “Crossing Delancey”, Ross in “Visiting Mr. Green”, Cookie in “Return to the Forbidden Planet”, and David Gerraine in the world premiere of “Just Another Illegitimate Child of John Lennon”. He has also performed at Open Stage of Harrisburg, Mt. Gretna Theatre, Theatre Outlet, and Brick Playhouse’s “Night of a Thousand Plays”, among others. You may also have seen Gary on TV touting the wonders of Atlantic Insurance and The Independent Restaurants of Lancaster County.

2007 Cherry Herring Entertainment Company

Christine has been active in several theater organizations for fourteen years. Christine has directed, produced, stage managed and performed in many shows throughout her career. Some of her favorites include Bubbie in “Crossing Delancey” and the stepsister in “Cinderella”. Other roles include Bernice in “Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”, Aunt Martha in “Arsenic and Old Lace”, Evil Queen in “Snow White” and Miranda in “Return Engagements”. Christine has directed “Free to Be...You and Me”, “Little Mermaid”, “Beauty and the Beast” and “Shadow Box”. She is a family therapist, corporate trainer and process consultant.