Swept On Stage March 27, 2010

Trudy Graboyes and Joe Ciresi are the founders and co-producers of TRUJO Productions; concert versions of musicals. Successful performances of, The Man of LaMancha and Bye Bye Birdie were accomplished this year along with fundraisers using these concerts for the non-profit group, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research LIMR). Bobby RYdell made a special appearance at the The Bye Bye Birdie fundraiser for LIMR.

Trudy and Joe have appeared in numerous cabarets (SEASAW SERENADE, and PORTRAIT OF LOVE) throughout the tri-state area.
Trudy recently appeared as Mae Peterson in TRUJO's production of Bye Bye BIrdie, The Queen of Hearts in an original production of Alice in Wonderland at The Kelsey Theater and as Aldonza in TRUJOS' production of, The Man of LaMancha. Trudy has performed at Walnut St. Arden, Ritz, The New Candlelight, Hedgerow, Plays and Players, Narberth, Footlighters and New York Dinner Theaters. She is also in the cast of Tony and Tina's Wedding Show, as Mrs. Vitale; mother of the bride. Trudy's favorite roles are Aldonza, Moma Rose, the Witch in The Wizard of Oz, and Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie. Trudy received the Subscribers Choice Award from the Ritz Theater for her portrayal of Yenta the Matchmaker in the musical, Fiddler on the Roof. Trudy also wrote, produced and is the singer on the children's tape entitled, Doodle Dee Doo. Trudy's 'day,' job is as a Standardized patient (hospital actess) for, The National Board if Osteopathic Medicine.

Joe Ciresi recently appeared as Albert Peterson in TRUJO"S production of , Bye Bye BIrdie. He is the director for TRUJO Productions. Recent credits include, Professor Harold Hill (MUSIC MAN) Benny Van Buren (DAMN YANKEES) and Huckabee in the Kimmel Centers' production of, The Fantastiks. He has also played Father Mark aboard, The Spirit of Philadelphia and at The Kimmel Center. Joe also directed the comedy, Social Security at Footlighters Theater. When not performing on stage or directing in front of the stage, Joe is the Director of Marketing at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

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