Neil Simon's play
The Odd Couple: Female Version
follow the mismatched friendship of two divorced women forced to become roommates: Olive Madison, a carefree slob, and Florence Unger, a neurotic perfectionist.
🎠MEET THE CAST:
Playing Florence Unger in The Odd Couple, MEG LONG is thrilled to bring the wonderfully neurotic and endlessly lovable Florence Unger to life in SRO’s production of The Odd Couple. Though she’s only been part of the SRO family for a year, she’s already jumped into multiple projects, including Forgotten Yelms, Murder Mystery, and The Cranberry Saucy Review. Her
past credits include The Good Person of Setzuan and Promises, Promises, and her work as a director and vocal coach at SHAPE Performing Arts Center showcases her talent on both sides of the stage.Meg’s artistry has earned her several honors, including Best Show (Setzuan), Best Actress (Holy Days), and Best Supporting Actress (Cherry Orchard). Outside the theater, she embraces all things nerdy—cosplay, D&D, and more—though with rehearsals and work, home time is rare. She sends heartfelt thanks to her family for their constant support.
Playing Olive Madison, SAVANNAH CREAMER pours her heart, humor, and countless late nights into every role—and Olive Madison is no exception. A dedicated force in community theater and a board advisor with SRO, Savannah is ecstatic to bring this production to life alongside such a talented cast. Her passion for the arts shines both onstage and off.When she’s not under the lights, you’ll find her tending
to her ever‑growing plant collection or writing her books on Herbology - because creativity follows her everywhere.
Playing Mickey the Cop, KRIS SAWYER is thrilled to make her SRO debut! A proud Minnesotan and devoted theater mom, she jumped into acting just four years ago after moving to Olympia—landing her first role in OLT’s The Bold, The Young, and The Murdered. Since then, she’s taken the stage with TAO in The Mystery Plays and The HEAD That Wouldn’t Die! and hasn’t looked back. Now she’s
tackling Neil Simon with enthusiasm, gratitude, and a whole lot of heart. Kris invites you to enjoy the show—and laugh loudly. It really is the best medicine.
Playing Vera, HOLLY LEHIKOINEN is thrilled to join SRO’s latest production of The Odd Couple! Local audiences may remember her as Fanny Fishburn in The Wedding From Hell (Tenino Young At Heart Theatre, 2019), as part of the ensemble in Tacoma Little Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street (2012), or as Connie in Olympia Little Theatre’s Love, Sex, and the IRS (2011). Holly brings warmth, humor, and a spark of mischief to every role—and she can’t wait to share this show with you.
Playing Renee YVETTE O'KEEFE makes her long‑awaited return to the stage after last appearing in 2018 as the delightfully unhinged Aunt Abby in Arsenic & Old Lace. In the years since, she’s been a creative force behind the scenes at SRO—directing immersive murder‑mystery dinners, multi‑room haunted attractions, and intricate escape‑room experiences. From concept and script development to set building, lighting design, and
performer coaching, Yvette is hands‑on in every corner of the craft. Now she steps back into the spotlight as Renee, the sharp‑tongued, sarcastic friend she may or may not have been preparing to play her entire life.
Playing Sylvie, MACKENZIE DUST returns to the SRO stage with charm and comedic flair! Audiences may remember her from Miracle on 34th Street and both productions of Forgotten Yelms. Offstage, she’s all about family time, board games, and binge-worthy musicals—bringing warmth and wit to every role.
JOEL DEREFIELD is Playing Manolo and brings over 25 years of stage and screen experience to the role. A familiar face in productions like Mama Mia, Shrek, Spamalot, and Oklahoma, Joel is also an internationally recognized, award-winning production and set designer in the film industry. He began acting at Yelm’s Drew Harvey Theater in the late ’90s and continues to shine with SRO in plays, musicals, and Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. He lives in Yelm with his pup, Ness.
NABEEL HAMEED Playing Jesus, is a trivia mastermind, Karaoke Royalty, and pop‑culture encyclopedia who brings big personality to every role. A father, veteran, and powerlifter “attempting to be an actor,” he’s already made his mark in Forgotten Yelms, Miracle on 34th Street, and Green Hornet. Now he’s back to steal scenes and crack up audiences as Jesus.
