Featuring Leonardo Defilippis as Mr. Freet
During the six years Leonardo Defilippis spent acting in Shakespearean festivals throughout the country, he gradually grew in his desire to use his artistic gifts for the greater glory of God. In the fall of 1980, he embarked on a spiritual journey that lead him to produce live dramas on Christ and the saints, including St. Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Therese. He has performed sacred dramas for people of all denominations throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Millions of people have enjoyed his live plays and videos, and Thérèse, his film directing debut, was ranked number #4 of all films in per location average on its opening weekend. Leonardo Defilippis also plays Thérèse's father, Louis Martin, in the film. Leonardo and his wife Patti live with their seven children in Washington State.
Bear: Alex Fedoryka
The mysterious young man with a mission is played by Alexander Fedoryka, lead singer of the Celtic band "Scythian." Alex is an accomplished musician and singer who appeared as an extra in M. Night Shamalayan's film The Village (2004). The Shadow of the Bear is his first lead role in audio drama.
Blanche Brier: Theresa Ford Fisher
The careful older sister, Blanche, is portrayed by Theresa (Ford) Fisher, a graduate of Christendom College in Virginia with a degree in English Literature. She played the part of "Lady Alice More" in the Christendom College 2000 production of A Man for All Seasons. Originally from Indiana, she now lives in Tennessee with her husband Ben Fisher and their son Nicholas. This is her first role in radio drama.
Rose Brier: Helen Alexander
Young actor Helen Alexander brought her sprightly voice and feisty mannerisms to the part of Rose, the adventurous younger sister. Helen has played supporting roles in several college theatrical productions. The holder of two B.A.'s. in French and English, she is currently in the MS program at Cal State Fullerton University for Teaching English as a Second Language.
Fish: Danny Schneible
Danny Schneible portrays Bear's ironic younger brother, "the brains of the operation." Danny Schneible has been active in local theatre groups all his life, and has played leads in Harvey, Much Ado About Nothing, and other productions. He also appeared as an extra in M. Night Shamalayan's The Village (2004). A songwriter and musician, he plays regularly at restaurants in the Shenandoah Valley area.
Mrs. Brier: Marie Smith
Blanche and Rose's mother is played by actor, songwriter, and singer Marie Smith. A former dancer and actor, Marie is at work on her first full-length album, Love Alone Remains.
Rob Tirsch: Jason Manak
Jason Manak plays the secondary villain of the drama, Rob Tirsch. During recording, he found himself drawn to the technical aspects of the production, and stood in as sound man on several occasions. After portraying Rob Tirsch, Jason went on to get his degree in computer animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. He started his own company, Aurasian Entertainment, specializing in character rigging and modeling.
Additional parts played by Don Goodman, Kathleen Krieger, Eileen Cummings, Allyssa Hichborne, Christopher Lane, Larissa Fedoryka, Allison Kelly, Patrick Keats, Alistair Maitland, and Dan Schneible, Sr.
Produced and directed by
Andrew Schmiedicke and Regina DomanPost-production by Northern Rain Studio
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