Anita Hoffman

Anita Hoffman has become a regular on the Circle Theatre stage, appearing in their productions of Dear World, Steel Magnolias, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and others, not to mention assisting backstage with elements of various productions. As a smart, talented actor, she is a natural for Circle's smart, tight productions on their very economical stages.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is one of Anita's favorite musicals, Princess Puffer is her all-time favorite role, and in the current Noble Fool Theatrical's production, she's recreating the Princess for Kevin Bellie for the third time. Anita and Kevin have worked together on several Circle productions, so when he called her to play the Princess again for him, she jumped at the chance. This time around, Anita says, her Princess is darker, but every bit as much fun as she has been in the two other productions she's done.

The great thing about Anita as a performer is the joy that she brings to the stage. She's one of those actors who draws the audience onto the stage with her. Backstage she is universally loved -- as evidenced by her many return trips to Circle.

Catch Anita in Drood running through April 12.