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have been together, in one form or another, since shortly out of college, playing and singing up and down the East Coast, from Maine to Florida, and points in between. What makes their style and presence so unique and crowd-pleasing is the fact that, in addition to their music, all of them are professional perfomers with substantial credits.  has lived and worked in Ireland, acting with the Project Arts Centre and The Abbey Theatre, and jamming with Bobby Clancy at his home in Carrick-on-Suir. In Philadelphia, she has acted at most of the major theatres, including numerous roles for Walnut Street, The Wilma, InterAct, and 1812 Productions; her portrayal of James Joyce's Molly Bloom has become a cornerstone of the annual Bloomsday at The Rosenbach Museum and Library. As a writer/director, Drucie's work has been commissioned by The Smithsonian Institution,The National Constitution Center, and The Village Gate in NYC, among others. Drucie's film acting includes features such as Girl, Interrupted and Twelve Monkeys, and several appearances on Law and Order; she has directed industrial and documentary films for such sponsors as Coca-cola and Ski Industries America. Drucie teaches acting at University of the Arts and The Actors Center. She has been married for 26 years to fellow codfish, Mark Saxton, ceremony performed by Father Michael Doyle at Sacred Heart Church in Camden, NJ. They have two offspring who also sing and act professionally (although not with them!) is an actor/stage manager who has worked throughout the tri-state region, including Delaware Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Passage Theatre in New Jersey. For many years was the Philadelphia representative for Actors Equity Association, and was recently honored by them for his dedication and service. In other years, he was the general manager of Historic Philadelphia Inc., overseeing hundreds of actors, historical interpreters, and tourism events. As vice-President of The Talent Pool, Inc., he was commissioned by Philadelphia City Council to create and present a landmark production, commemorating the signing of the Constitution. In recent years, he was the general manager for the Open Air Theatre in Washington's Crossing, N.J.; in his youth, he did concert lighting for Bruce Springsteen, The Strawbs, Peter Frampton, Kiss, Melissa Manchester, Hall and Oates, and National Lampoon's Touring Radio Show. A singer-songwriter in his own right, Mark even had a short stint in standup comedy. With on/offstage partner Drucie McDaniel, he has performed as a country western duo, and with other partners, has continued to live the rock star dream. Proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division One, Bristol, Pa. |
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