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Frank makes an annual appearance as Santa at the Providence Performing Art Center's Open House.
"You are a great Santa, Frank. The kids really love you!" P.J. Prokop, Marketing Director, Providence Performing Arts Center, on Frank's appearance as Santa Claus |
September 2007
"Little Shop of Horors"
Theatre Works

Frank "appeared" as the Voice of Audrey II
(pictured here with the entire cast in and around Audrey II)
January 2007
"Murder, Las Vegas Style"
North End Players

Frank appears as Manny Bergman
"Frank O'Donnell is very funny as Manny, the comedian that everyone
thinks is dead. His quick and witty responses and ad libs kept the
show moving along at a break neck pace with his not being able to tel
l dirty jokes during the competition as one of the highlights of the night."
Tony Annicone, www.littlerhodytheater.com, on "Murder, Las Vegas Style"
November 2006
"Greg Bonin's Simply Christmas CD Release Concert"
Theatre Works
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Frank (as Santa Claus) with Greg Bonin |
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September 2006"Nunsense" |
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![]() With Diane Pincince, Connie Anderson, Karen Adams, Frank, Carol Varden, Emily Luther, and Danielle DeRotta |
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April 2006Horton the Elephant |
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December 2005
Santa Claus
Valley Breeze Christmas Sampler

September 2005
Herod
"Jesus Christ Superstar"
North End Players
Winner: Motif Magazine Theatre Award – Best Supporting Actor
"A comic turn in the show is delivered by real life comic, Frank O'Donnell, who plays Herod. He proves he has a great voice with his witty delivery while clad in a black tux." Tony Annicone, www.theatermirror.com, on Frank's performance as Herod in the North End Players production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," Fall 2005 (Complete review)

May 2005
Satan (and others)
"Monky Business"
Theatre Works
"The man behind the many voices is the talented comic, Frank O'Donnell, who changes his voice constantly so you would never know it is him. He is hilarious as he wanders through the audience at the start of the show warning them about the plight of the monastery while dressed as a priest." Tony Annicone, www.theatermirror.com, on Frank's performance as Satan and others in the Theater Works production of "Monky Business," Spring 2005 (Complete review)
September 2004
Lieutenant Brannigan
"Guys & Dolls"
North End Players
April 2004
George Banks
"Mary Poppins"
The Wanskuck Players
December 2003
Yukon Cornelius
"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"
The Wanskuck Players

Summer 2003
Host, Late Night Cabaret
Seahorse Grille at Theater-by-the-Sea
(its final season – not Frank's fault!) See "Theatre-by-the-Sea welcomes new cabaret host," June 12, 2003 (press release)

April 2003
Long John Silver
"Treasure Island"
The Wanskuck Players
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December 2002
Whoville's Assistant Mayor
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
The Wanskuck Players
October 1999
Mr. Nort Prov
"Y2Kabaret"
Special show commissioned by the Town of North Providence – "An Hysterical Historical Look at North Providence" – part of its Millenium Celebration (written & co-directed by Frank as well)
May 1970
Mr. Bumble
"Oliver!"
Blessed Sacrament School













