Charles Azen Biography

first appeared on stage in High School, followed by College Drama Club and even Summer Stock (Grand Island Playhouse -Buffalo, NY). His role as the romantic lead in the 1960 Westfield Community Players production of Born Yesterday led to his participation in some 30 of their productions in roles as varied as Juror#7 in Twelve Angry Men, Al in The Sunshine Boys and most recently as Big Daddy in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. During this time span, he also established himself as the leading non-singing performer in musicals and even directed on a couple of occasions. Offstage, Chuck is still active as a financial planner and enjoys the leisure pursuits of golf, reading and spoiling his grandchildren. He and his wife, Carol, recently celebrated their 45th anniversary. This is his debut with Chatham Players.