Mr. Boodles is a graduate of Doggie Smile Obedience Academy, where he excelled at

“Speak,” “Sit” and “Stay.” 

He found his niche in the theater in 2015, playing himself in the Towne Players of Ken-Ton’s production of ” Suite Surrender.” He reprised his role in the 2023 production of the same with the Raiders of Niagara. 

Mr. Boodles is thrilled to be part of the cast of 

“The Coffee Dance” in his first production with this talented group.

When he is not acting, Mr. Boodles enjoys long walks, chasing squirrels and chewing slippers.

He is currently working on his memoir entitled “cold nose warm heart.”

My name is Emmanuel Cory Stephens and I go by either Emmanuel or Manny. I have always loved theater. I enjoy singing, dancing and acting. I love musicals, dancing, Star Wars, horror films, Disney movies and being silly. When I was little I was in a gospel drama group. I did martial arts like taekwondo. When I got older I went to a program at Buffalo State College. I got to be a part of lots of different classes. My favorite classes were the Theater classes. I took a combat theater where I learned how to play fight on stage and do stunt work. I took an intro to theater course, Acting 1 and I took a theater tech class where I learned how to run lighting, make accessories for props and the stage. I am in the Dance Company at Buffalo State also. My dream job is to one day work at Disney World where I could be a back up dancer for any of the shows. I am very happy to act with the Theater group called Inclusive Theater of WNY.

Been acting most of my life. Took 40 years off after graduation. Got back into it after I retired. Have done about 30 films, mostly background and some minor roles but my passion is being on stage. Plays with various community Theater groups. Love doing this.

Cat Kwiatkowski is happy to be returning to work with ITOWNY. She was last seen in the short plays in 2021, and has been in 4 virtual shows with ITOWNY and 1 with Green Buffalo Productions in 2021 and 2020. CAT was previously seen live in Arcade Radio Theater Society’s production of “It’s A Wonderful is coming back to live theater for the first time since 2019. She has been in 4 virtual shows with ITOWNY and 1 with Green Buffalo Productions in 2021 and 2020. Before Covid hit she was previously seen live in Arcade Radio Theater Society’s production of “It’s A Wonderful Life” (Violet/Martini), ITOWNY’s Festival of Shorts (Grace/Chris/Masculine/Pisces), the Springville Players Short Plays (Hannah Brompton),ITOWNY’s production of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Hermia), Lancaster Regional Players’ production of “Stas & Stella’s Mostly Traditional Polish Wedding” (Anya), ACT’s production of “Miracle on 34^th Street” (Bloomingdale/Zookeeper/Coral Lead), and George Liaros Productions’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Zebulon, Baker, Pharoah Girl, Chorus).” (Violet/Martini), ITOWNY’s Festival of Shorts (Grace/Chris/Masculine/Pisces), the Springville Players Short Plays (Hannah Brompton),ITOWNY’s production of “Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Hermia), Lancaster Regional Players’ production of “Stas & Stella’s Mostly Traditional Polish Wedding” (Anya), ACT’s production of “Miracle on 34th Street” (Bloomingdale/Zookeeper/Coral Lead), and George Liaros Productions’ production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” (Zebulon, Baker, Pharoah Girl, Chorus).