Age: "33—I don't know any better than to tell the truth!"

Hometown: Detroit, Michigan

Currently: Breaking hearts and attracting Philip Seymour Hoffman's amorous interest as tragedy-prone embalmer's assistant Connie in the LAByrinth Theatre Company's critically acclaimed off-Broadway production of Bob Glaudini's Jack Goes Boating.

Big Dreams: With theater scarce in Detroit, Cole's first ...

The LAByrinth Theater Company has announced performance dates for its world-premiere production of Bob Glaudini's Jack Goes Boating, starring Daphne Rubin-Vega and company co-artistic directors Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Ortiz. Peter DuBois will direct the play, which will begin previews on February 27, 2007, and open March 18 at the Public Theater's Martinson Hall.

Laced with cooking ...