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Meet the Cast of HARVEY! Lucas Anders is Dr Lyman Sanderson!

Tell us about the character you play in HARVEY! Dr Lyman Sanderson is an individual who likes being in a position of authority but will toe the line when he needs to. He will own up to his mistakes and is loyal to the people he cares about. His relationship with Miss Kelly can be volatile, but there’s something more beneath the surface.

What is your background in theatre? At Walterdale? Last season at Walterdale, I was an Assistant Director on The Penelopiad. In the season before that I was in The 39 Steps playing Richard Hannay.

What brought you out for Harvey? Why did you want to do the show? It’s really fun show! Although it’s from the past it has some themes that resonate with me including the importance of family, acceptance and love.

Why do you think audiences should come see Harvey? If you’re looking to step back in time and share some laughter with friends this is the perfect show!

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? I’ve never had any imaginary friends, but if I did they would be kind, caring and mischievous!

Meet the Cast of ALL MY SONS – Lee Conrad is Dr. Jim Bayliss

What is your role in this production? I play the role of Dr. Jim Bayliss. He’s the neighborhood doctor and friend to The Keller family. He’s a practical man who longs to be a little more than he is, but he’s nagged on by his wife to make money which makes him

What would you say would be a highlight of working on All My Sons so far? The collaboration process has been good thus far. Ideas are easily shared amongst the cast and the director doesn’t mind trying different things to get to the heart of a scene.

Many of the characters in All My Sons have secrets that they keep from each other, or things in their past that people would not expect. What is something people wouldn’t guess about you? I once came very close to changing my religion for a girl I was very much in love with.

Why should audiences come to see All My Sons? Audiences should come to see this play as it tackles topics of family trauma, truths, societal perceptions and acceptance. It’s a story about trying to move on from uncomfortable truths and looking for some semblance of redemption once a secret is out.

Tell us your thoughts about horoscopes: Horoscopes can be fun in the moment but I never take them seriously.

You can catch Lee Conrad as Dr. Jim Bayliss in All My Sons by Arthur Miller, running at Walterdale Theatre from October 11-21, 2023.