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2008-09 Season
2008-09 Season
NEW WORKS, NEW VOICES
BRUSH UP YOUR SHAKESPEARE: A CABARET
Compiled by Bill Motyka
Directed by David Hugo
Post Theatre Company
Little Theatre Mainstage
September 5-7 at 3 p.m.
| Assistant Director |
Holly Sansom |
| Stage Manager |
Caitlin Halat |
| Costume Design |
Anthony Paul-Cavaretta |
| Scenic Design |
Bill Motyka |
| Lighting Design |
Bill Motyka |
| Sound Design |
Gabriel Vargas |
CAST
| Chanel Bosh |
| April Evans |
| Joslyn Jensen |
| Clint Johnson |
| Dov Rubenstein |
| Emily Rudolph |
| Robbie Tann |
| Jackie Walsh |
A re-mounting of Spring 2008’s unique Suzuki-infused approach to traditional cabaret and Shakespeare—freshly revisited.
2008 VIRGIL J. LEE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
A series of staged readings of works by new playwrights, performed in repertory over two weekends. All of the playwrights will be involved in the rehearsal process and development of the readings.
I Am Montana
By Sam Hunter
Directed by Sarah Rasmussen
| Assistant Director |
Ryan Casey |
| Stage Manager |
Mike Weinman |
| Dramaturg |
Thomas Michilidias |
CAST
| Eben |
Robbie Tann |
| Tommy |
Ariel Bethany |
| Dirk |
David Webster |
| Valumart Valupig |
Clint Johnson |
Four young men and a mascot (the Value-Mart Pig) deal with their sexuality and capitalist tendencies on a corporate (WalMart-esque) road trip through Montana. “The basic attempt of the play is to examine violence and fanaticism in the American context." –SH
September 26 at 7 p.m., September 28 at 3 p.m., October 3 at 7 p.m., & October 5 at 3 p.m.
Forgetting
By Trista Baldwin
Directed by Richard Crawford
| Assistant Director |
Alex Runnels |
| Stage Manager |
Christina Cerbone |
| Dramaturg |
Cait York |
CAST
| Narrator |
Hanayu Hiroto |
| Foley |
Elise Diaz |
|
Nigel Dunkley |
|
Leah Evans |
| Blood |
Kiara McCarthy |
| Bone |
Joslyn Jensen |
| Ash |
April Evans |
| Boy |
Michael Coyne |
Blood, Bone and Ash have lost their brothers and weave through a city on the brink of violence. An exercise in hysteria for 3 women, 1 man and 2 airplanes.
September 26 at 9 p.m., September 27 at 8 p.m., October 3 at 9 p.m. & October 4 at 8 p.m.
Wallflower
By Deborah Stein
Directed by Shana Gold
| Assistant Director |
Holly Sansom |
| Dramaturg |
Holly Sansom |
CAST
| Narrator |
Molly Lisenco |
| Milenia |
Chanel Bosh |
| Juliana |
Melissa Ramon |
| Damon |
Matt Wray |
A young woman accidentally starts a revolution by posting angry videos on the internet. When her cause is taken up by an actual group of activists, she is accused of being a terrorist and leading a rebellion against the government.
September 27 at 3 p.m., September 28 at 8 p.m., October 4 at 3 p.m., & October 5 at 8 p.m.
All Shows: Little Theatre Mainstage
September 26-28 & October 3-5, 2008
Fridays at 7 & 9 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays at 3 & 8 p.m.
GREEN GIRL
By Sarah Hammond
Directed by Wendy McClellan
Post Theatre Company
Little Theatre Mainstage
November 14-16 & 18-23 at 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.
| Assistant Director |
Amy LeBlanc |
| Stage Manager |
Caitlin Halat |
| Assistant Stage Manager |
Sarah Crawford |
| Dramaturg |
Michael Coyne |
| Costume Design |
Caitlin Johnson |
| Scenic Design |
Bill Motyka |
| Assistant Scenic Design |
Kristin Pizzurro |
| Sound Design |
Darren Aitken |
CAST
| Elizabeth Slaughter |
Megan Sayles |
| Bales Slaughter |
Jackie Walsh |
| Rachel Slaughter |
Jenn Rubino |
| Maddie Slaughter |
Emily Rudolph |
| Jacob Chestnutt |
Dov Rubenstein |
| Chickenscratch |
Robbie Tann |
A magic gift connects two generations of sisters in the dark backwoods of the Congaree Swamp. Visions of Afghanistan dance on their television today, while in the past America's Civil War marches right through the living room. Still in high school, besieged by difficult ghosts and more difficult boys, a girl with green hands has to master the gift left to her by her ancestors.
IMPROV
Directed by Ryan Karels
Post Theatre Company
Rifle Range Theatre
December 4-7 at 8 p.m.
| Assistant Director |
Joslyn Jensen |
| Stage Manager |
Christina Cerbone |
CAST
| Jen Badalato |
| Samantha Blecher |
| Alice Camarota |
| Ryan Casey |
| Brittany Fusco |
| Michael Giarratani |
| Alicia jagrup |
| Emma Keller |
| Chris Kwozko |
| Eric Leinung |
| Molly Lisenco |
| Thomas Michilidias |
| Jessica Page |
| Melody Pike |
| Cait York |
A select group of students will work intensively over several weeks in a unique rehearsal process that will allow the group to develop improv skills, perfect the art of spontaneity and work as a true ensemble.
THE BALCONY
By Jean Genet
Directed by Alex Runnels
Post Theatre Company
Rifle Range Theatre
February 13-15, 2009 at 8 p.m., except Sunday at 3 p.m.
| Dramaturg |
Holly Sansom |
| Choreography/Vocal/Movement Coach |
Melissa Ramon |
| Costume Design |
Katherine E. Sulenski |
| Makeup & Mask |
April Evans |
| Scenic Design |
Ariel Bethany |
| Lighting Design |
Jessie May Laumann |
| Musical Direction/Sound Design |
Joslyn Jensen |
CAST
| Carmen |
Melissa Ramon |
| Envoy |
Michael Giarratani |
| Chief of Police |
Robbie Tann |
| Irma |
Christina Ward |
| Roger |
Ariel Bethany |
| Thief/Chantal/Slave |
April Evans |
| Rosine/Blood (1st Photographer)/Mark |
Chanel Bosh |
| Arthur/Sperm (2nd Photographer)/Wounded Man |
Ryan Casey |
| Elaine/Tears(3rd Photographer)/Luke |
Jessie May Laumann |
| Bishop/Georgette |
Joslyn Jensen |
| Judge/Louis |
Katherine E. Sulenski |
| General/Armand |
Holly Sansom |
| Tramp/Luc/Beggar |
Elise Diaz |
Inside The Grand Balcony Hotel, Madame Irma serves “supper” to prominent clients. This house of illusions is actually a brothel, and “supper” is really glorious sexual fantasies to be simulated. Madame Irma furnishes the props, costumes and ladies. Outside the brothel, a revolution is turning bloody as the heads of the monarchy are being overthrown and killed in the streets. As the rebels move closer to the brothel, stray bullets and explosions force them to costume themselves and make a highly publicized appearance as the heads of the monarchy, leaving the audience to question whether they are inside a brothel, or a theatre. The class of 2009 has combined 8 thesis projects to approach this production as both actors and the production/design team. The aim of the project is to create a performance based on an existing text, using only actors. Consequently, all choices will be made from the actor’s point of view.
THE ROARING GIRLE
By Alice Tuan
Directed by Dyana Kimball
Post Theatre Company
Little Theatre Mainstage
February 27-28, March 1 and March 3-8 at 8 p.m., except Sundays at 3 p.m.
| Assistant Director |
Jackie Walsh |
| Scenic Design |
Bill Motyka |
| Lighting Design |
Niklas Anderson |
| Sound Design |
Rob Garner |
| Dramaturg |
Christina Cerbone |
| Costume Design |
Anthony Paul-Cavaretta |
CAST
| Moll Cutpurse |
Jen Rubino |
| Sir Alexander Wengrave |
Clint Johnson |
| Sebastian Wengrave |
Matt Wray |
| Mary Fitzallard |
Kiara Mc Carthy |
| Puudence Gaiilpot/Sir Davey Dapper |
Megan Sayles |
| Rosamond Openwork |
Alice Camorata |
| Mr. Galliput/Lavendaria |
David Webster |
| Mr. Openwork/Lord Nolan |
Dov Rubenstein |
| Ralph Trapdoor |
Thomas Michilidias |
| Thadeus Laxton |
Mike Coyne |
ENSEMBLE
| Leah Evans |
| Hanayu Hiroto |
| Nana Kim |
| Chris Kwozko |
| Amy Le Blanc |
| Molly Lisenco |
| Annie Mc Guire |
| Cait York |
The original Roaring Girle centers around an early 17th Century cross-dresser named Moll Cutpurse, a.k.a. "governess of the underworld." Tuan has transformed this play into a relevant contemporary political satire, where Moll is a playwright-heroine who refuses to buckle under to a regime where business interests have subverted free speech.
UNBRIDLED: THE 2009 FIRST YEAR SHOWCASE
Directed by Valerie Clayman Pye
| Assistant Director |
Ryan Casey |
| Stage Manager |
Sarah Crawford |
| Assistant Stage Manager |
Ryan Roethel |
CAST
Classyass
By Caleen Sinnette Jennings
| Ama |
Adam Newborn |
| Big B |
Jamie King |
| Miles |
Travis Mayo |
Connections
By Jane Martin
| Janice |
Anny Jules |
| Trey |
Zach Corrigan |
Favorite Lady
By Leanna Renee Hieber
| Frankie |
Emily Edwards |
| Cyndi |
Kristin Cooke |
| Lisa |
Nadine Fetner |
Just One Night
By Kim Levin
| Kate |
Courtney Maurice |
| Margaret |
Jessica Noel Mottice |
| Liz |
Norma Ramos |
| Dave |
Mike Greco |
Men’s Intuition
By Itamar Moses
| Wendell |
Philip Martinez |
| Eric |
Mike Greco |
The New New
By Kelly Stuart
| Bradley |
Ravi Johnson |
| Craig |
Adam Newborn |
| Marcy |
Wokie Massaquo |
| Jenny |
Dana Jesberger |
| Naomi |
Brittany Black |
Pancakes
By Peter Morris
| Sam |
Ryan Hudak |
| Buddy |
Travis Mayo |