Maureen Elizabeth & Roger
Wedding Party
Hannah Schnabel
Maid of Honor
20 years of torture... I mean **friendship** began when I transferred to Central Washington University in 2002, where she cast me in my first show there as a sexy tango dancing babe! My little heart just won't be able to take all the joy of this wedding, and I look forward to crying profusely while I try to toast the happy couple at their reception. I have survived a late-30's move from my hometown to California, where I share my new home with these two beautiful people, who make my life better every day.
Sharmarie Dares
Matron of Honor
In 7th grade, I was curious about the other lone girl marching determinedly up the steep hill home. I raced to catch up with her, cheerily prodding her into visiting with me. Thus began the tale of two best friends who, decades later, still walk through life with determination and share a love of stories with happy endings and strong heroines. I’m so thrilled that my original “IRL” strong heroine, Maureen, is now finding her own happy ending with an amazing real-life hero, Roger. I look forward to helping them have a wedding so quintessentially them that it rivals any romance novel and that commemorates the first chapters of their love story.
John Estrada
Best Man
Springing forth from El Paso, as his middle-older brother, I've been vaguely aware of Roger's existence almost my whole life. We shared much growing up together and, I've come to love him in a way only brothers can love one another - with begrudging acceptance and tolerance. Roger introduced me to creative endeavors that were only foreign and misunderstood pursuits to me. For that, and for many other fantastical and phantasmagorical experiences do I thank him. Without him, I wouldn't be the man I am today. Oh, and I guess he wants me present at some sort of ceremonial mating function as his Best Man. As a proud Chicano and denizen of the Southwest, I strive to strengthen the multi-layered diversity of our uniquely special culture thru art, story, thought, and energy. Viva el Anarchismo!
J Martin del Hierro
Groomsman
I remember when mom brought Roger home, and I swear he was dropped on Opuntia cacti filled with tarantulas, Stripetail scorpions, and Texas-size Western Diamondbacks - which explains a lot now? Normally little brothers are annoying but he had a different edge wrapped with comedy, weird body movements, and just plain odd behavior. It's good to see both of my brothers. We normally don’t spend time together because we live so far apart; I look forward to spending time together with current and future family. My wife Claudia and I have celebrated 24 years of marriage, with 3 kids: Brianna (27), Brittany (22), and Matthew (17) plus 3 dogs and 1 cat. We've lived in NC for 20+ years and love it. Fun fact: My frontal lobe is superior to that of my siblings. Felicidades a los futuros novios!
Lane Harwood
Bridesman
21 years ago, some bohemian broad in a beret and blue-lensed glasses told me to stop being a jackass. 19 years ago, I listened - and Liz and I have been thick as thieves ever since. I've been to a million weddings and most of them have a bit of "charming disarray" that everybody laughs off, but not me. I want to see a wedding planned by a professional. Militant organization with a joyful, breezy veneer. If any details fall through the cracks, if any problems arise that seem unsolvable while we're putting this wedding together, I will be the one to take care of it. It's what I do. Cheers!
Anjelica Duncan-Basille
Groomswoman
I met Roger when we were both cast in The Tempest. I felt fortunate to be working with another Latino actor, but also because working with Roger is a dream. His fearlessness in making big, bold choices made every rehearsal an adventure! I am most excited for Roger & Maureen because they'll share one of the greatest expressions of joy, and most healing medicines for mankind: the power of laughter. Roger is an incredible comedian with a vibrant spirit, and the power of laughter brings souls together and creates strength and trust in a relationship. I am certain Roger & Maureen will have a long-lasting connection. I am a practicing witch, a creative artist, and a teacher. I believe in the power of love, the beauty of empowerment, and I strive to always act from a place of genuine kindness.
Suzanne Akerman
Bridesmaid
When I was a freshman at Highline High School, I met a savvy sophomore named Maureen who impressed me with her talents in drama class, and scandalized me with her dry wit and brazen self-confidence. Today, I am overjoyed to be helping Maureen plan her wedding, especially because this means teaming up with the phenomenal members of the Sexy Squad to make wedding wishes come true. I live my dream as a zookeeper at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and in my free time, I have self-published a novel and several children's books.
Christina Parks
Bridesmaid
Maureen and I met in drama during my first year of high school. We bonded over a mutual love for theater & sarcasm and quickly became ride or die, Frappuccino seeking, adventure-making besties. By the end of high school, I had become part of her family, literally living with them. While graduating would signal the end of an era, life continues to bring us back together in beautiful and strange ways! Some bonds can't be broken, so here we are now, all grown and celebrating her happily ever after! I look forward to reliving my misspent youth, recreating steamy hot tub photos in Vegas, and making sure no detail goes uncovered on this epic day. I am a proud MOM to two grown daughters, a volunteer mom to others, an ambulance RN, and a fundraising, crafting, cat rescuing queen in my free time.
Sarah MacAaron
Bridesmaid
Maureen and I met thanks to a dead battery. Corey sent out the SOS and I swooped in and rescued him and M from the jaws of the Fremont streets. That rescue mission soon grew into a relationship and a couple of years later we welcomed our bouncing Manic Pixie Dream Wife baby into the world! From there, it's been festivals, family gatherings, and all the romantic comedies twists and turns a platonic relationship can take. Roger and Maureen's love can move mountains, shake earth and break the bed. I look forward to helping them further curate loud, sexy time mixes to thwart nosy neighbors who are jealous of their love. Along with a skill in very specific playlist building, I’m also a badass producer of film, TV and commercials. Love conquers all, and Maureen and Roger are proof of that.
Corey Ball
Groomsman
R is for Red Dead, for the game he so loves, O is for Ornate, for the jewels he often wear- Wait, how many words? Uh, okay, short version... As soon as I met Roger I was disarmed by his kind eyes, entranced by his melodious usage of the f word... It was like at first sight and I'm honored to groom him. What? So I don't..? Okay. Anyways, now I love the guy! I'm very excited about this whole soiree-shindig-magilla! Lesdodis! Along with writing wedding party bios, I can also be found writing scripts, sketches, bits, baubles in LA where I live with my partner Sarah and our cat Mochi.
Stephanie Payne
Bridesmaid
Maureen is my big sister and I couldn't have been blessed with anyone better in that role. After spending a little time with Roger, I gotta say... she's met her match, in more ways than one. While I am so, so excited for them and their future, my favorite thing that's come out of this union so far: I now have two more Dungeons & Dragons party members to kill goblins with! I can't wait for my two beautiful kids to meet their new uncle and hopefully have our growing family all in one place.
Jenn Kennelly
Bridesmaid
Maureen and I share many passions. Theater, Bollywood, long late night talks, Disney songs, the list goes on. Our love of theater is what brought us together at Central where some of my very best memories are from working with her! One night, after crying to her about a recent heartbreak, Maureen convinced me to try out a Bollywood dance class she had been attending. I fell in love with it and danced with a couple of different troupes around Seattle for many years. Even better than that, our friendship grew to new depths and I am immensely grateful for that. I cannot wait to party with this crew in Vegas, and to celebrate the love of these two fantastic humans on their special day.
Amy Danneker
Bridesmaid
I’ve known this gorgeous bride since the early 2000s at Central Washington University, and that was only the beginning. Since then we’ve collaborated on many theatre and film projects, traveled internationally and watched so many horror movies together I can’t even count. I know she has a lot of sisters but when you survive a flood in Mexico, an LA film festival red carpet, and a naked bicycle parade during an outdoor theatre show, you officially become family. I can’t wait to see her and Roger revel in wedding bliss as they begin a beautiful new life together and she can fulfill her destiny as the Ultimate Manic Pixie Dream Wife.
Nathaniel Long
Groomsman
I know Roger from acting alongside him in El Paso, where we became pretty tight friends. I haven't seen the old boy in a couple of years, so getting to catch up is probably the thing I'm looking forward to most (having said that, I also can't wait to meet the lovely bride, and I'm always down for an excuse to get free cake). I have no particular claim to fame, but among other international adventures I've been swimming in Loch Ness.