Meet this week's cast- may 15, 2026 “foul play!!!" western maryland scenic railroad
Michael Spedden
Owner and CoFounder- Ensemble Actor and Writer
Michael Spedden co-founded the Fowl Players of Perryville with his wife Theresa in 2017. He has performed in bands since the 1980's. Theatrical credits include "Jesus Christ Superstar" (Caiaphas),"South Pacific" (Bus Adams), "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (Levi), and "Oliver!" (Mr. Brownlow) with Baltimore Actor's Theatre; "Othello," (Duke of Venice) "Twelfth Night",(Captain) and "'Tis Pity She's A Whore" (Donato) with 4615 Theatre in Washington DC, and in "A Murder is Announced" (Rudi Scherz) at Cockpit in Court, Community College of Baltimore County, Essex.
His Television and Movie credits include Season 5 Episode 8 of "Gotham" (Dale); "Kimmy vs The Reverend- The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Interactive Special" on Netflix (Bartender); and "Dead Reckoning" and "Murder Under The Friday Night Lights" on ID Discovery. He was the Viking in the well known "JG Wentworth 877-CASH-NOW" (2019 "Bus Opera") commercials and has appeared in commercials for Amazon. He is the host of the arts and pop culture podcast "Fowl Players Radio" which can be heard anywhere you subscribe to podcasts and on these sites (www.fowlplayersradio.com and www.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradio) and hosts "The Back of The Rack- The Michael Spedden Show" on 97 Underground on Mondays 2-4pm EST.(www.97underground.com and www.youtube.com/@97undergroundmichaelspedden).
See Michael Spedden on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10437361/
Our Podcast- Fowl Players Radio:
www.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradio
Mike's 97underground Interviews:
www.youtube.com/@97undergroundmichaelspedden
Hear Mike's Show every Monday 2-4pm eastern:
www.97underground.com (download the free app!)
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Val Stevens
Ensemble Actress
A little bird tells us that performing with the Fowl Players is one of Val's favorite pastimes. She finds great joy in the spontaneity of improv, the camaraderie of talented fellow actors, and the energy of incredible audiences. A lifelong educator, Val has taught at the high school, middle, elementary, and community college levels—where, as every teacher knows, each day requires its own unique performance and plenty of improvisation.
One of her favorite venues is the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, where she performs in both Murder Mysteries and The Polar Express™. A proud Mountain Maryland native now living in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, Val always cherishes the chance to return to Cumberland—where each visit feels like coming home.
CJ Stevens
Ensemble Actor
CJ Stevens is thrilled to be a part of the Fowl Players theatrical group. He loves to be involved with pseudo homicides. His background includes many years of theatrical performances including Charlie from Charlie’s Aunt, Dr. Rank from A Doll’s House, many supporting roles and, his favorite, Scrooge from A Christmas Carol.
He was in Radio and Television as a Broadcaster, Sportscaster and Production Engineer. He was in film including: Class, Veep, The History of World War Two, Bonnie and Clyde, Evil Kin, The Mob and House of Cards.
He is excited to bring his murderous acting skills to WMSR and you, the passengers.
Jason Presson
Ensemble Actor
Jason got involved in storytelling at a young age. A gifted writer, he got involved in theater in 8th grade winning an award for an ensemble performance at an ELA festival. From there it was off to the races.
Performing in theater in high school would eventually lead to him working professionally in the MD independent movie business. He would be a part of over a dozen productions as a writer, assistant director, production manager and actor.
In addition to performing, Jason also has a passion for RPG's and creates video essays on the Gothic Horror Dungeons and Dragons setting Ravenloft, which he releases on his Youtube channel Ravenlore.
Recently Jason has joined Fowl Players to get back to his roots of live performances.
He can be found here on IMDB under the name Jason Patrick Presson
Alfred Guy
Ensemble Actor and Writer
Alfred has been associated with Fowl Players of Perryville since 2019. He has appeared in several murder mystery shows and is a frequent correspondent on the Fowl Players Radio Podcast. He has also performed in the Warner Brothers' Production of Polar Express on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
An avid film buff, Alfred's background also includes teaching, public speaking, and stunt coordination. He has contributed to a large number of films spanning all genres. Casting agents call on Alfred to fulfill many different types of roles- from leading men, to documentary interviews, to the most unique supporting characters imaginable. His serious but charming disposition, good humor, and strong work ethic has him working with the same directors again and again. He is also a screenwriter of several commercially released films, and is now being commissioned for several book publishing ventures.
Alfred is a professional singer, performing adult contemporary pop songs which are available on music platforms worldwide.
Always expanding his creative reach, Alfred's philosophy is to simply do a good job for everyone involved.
See Alfred Guy on IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3177523/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
