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THE MISSING PAGES OF LEWIS CARROLL – Theatre @ Boston Court
January 31 – March 1, 2015
by Lily Blau; developed in collaboration with Sydney Gallas
The beloved British writer Lewis Carroll kept a detailed journal of his life, including his close relationship with young Alice Liddell, the 11-year-old muse who inspired Alice in Wonderland. Upon Carroll’s death it was discovered that several pages of his otherwise immaculate journal had been torn out.
Puppets
Now after more than a century of swirling rumors, this play takes us down the rabbit hole to explore these missing pages and what might have occurred between the legendary storyteller and the young girl who inspired one of the most famous stories ever written.
The White Rabbit
Production Staff: Stephen Gifford, Scenic Design; Jaymi Smith, Lighting Design; Garry Lennon, Costume Design; Keith Skretch, Video Design; John Ballinger, Sound Design; Jenny Smith, Prop Design; Raul Staggs, Casting Director; Nike Doukas, Dialect Coach; Stephen Ratliff, Hair Consultant; Amy Cale Peterson, Assistant Director; Matthew Quinlan, Dramaturg; Alyssa Escalante, Stage Manager; Ed Krieger, Production Photography.
The Missing Pages of Lewis Carroll – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Krieger)
Mark Twain’s THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER – MainStreet Theatre Company at the Lewis Family Playhouse
February 28 – March 15, 2015
Adapted for the stage by Jonathan Bolt
Directed by Abigail Deser
Featuring Jeremy Lelliott and Doug Harvey
Based on Mark Twain’s classic tale about two boys in 16th century England who trade clothes one afternoon, and accidentally trade lives as well! As the boys learn to function in each other’s worlds, they both learn important lessons about inequality and justice. In the end, matters are set right again, with one of the boys resuming his rightful, royal place, and the other accepting a position that recognizes his natural intelligence and good heart. (For ages 7+)
Michael C. Smith, Scenic Design; Jaymi Lee Smith, Lighting Design; Sherry Linnell, Costume Design; Martin Carrillo, Sound Design; Jenny Smith, Prop Design.
STUPID FUCKING BIRD – Theatre @ Boston Court
June 19 – July 27, 2014A Co-production with Circle X Theatre Co.
sort of adapted from “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov
NOMINATED FOR THE 2014 OVATION AWARD FOR BEST PRODUCTION OF A PLAY (INTIMATE THEATRE)!
In this irreverent remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, an aspiring young director rails against art created by his mother’s generation, a nubile young actress wrestles with an aging Hollywood star for the affections of a renowned novelist, and everyone discovers just how disappointing life, art, and growing up can be. Chekhov’s characters still ruminate on love, revolution and the pursuit of happiness, but this time with a lot more snark as the subtext bubbles to the surface. With music, meta-theatricality, and mad humor, playwright Aaron Posner beats The Seagull to a bloody fucking pulp.
Stupid Bird
Featured: Adam Silver, Amy Pietz, Arye Gross, Charlotte Gulezian, Zarah Mahler, Will Bradley, Matthew Floyd Miller
Production Team: Stephanie Kerley Schwartz, Scenic Designer; Elizabeth Harper, Lighting Designer; Rob Oriol, Sound Designer; Mallory Kay Nelson, Costume Designer; Sean Cawelti, Video Design; Jenny Smith, Prop Design; Julia Flores, Casting Director; Andrew Lia, Stage Manager; Mila Sterling, Graphic Designer; Ed Krieger, Production Photograher
Stupid Fucking Bird – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Krieger)
Stupid Fucking Bird – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Kreiger)
SE LLAMA CHRISTINA – Theatre @ Boston Court
January 16 – February 23, 2014
An NNPN Rolling World Premiere
Written by Octavio Solis and directed by Robert Castro
A man and woman wake up in a strange apartment surrounded by drug paraphernalia and an empty crib. They must piece together who they are, and were, and where that baby might be, all while trying to create a new future for themselves. A gritty, poetic look at the uncertainty of life and our desperate need for belonging, Se Llama Cristina asks if it’s possible to rise above your circumstances to make a better life.
Featured: Amielynn Abellera, Paula Christenen, Justin Huen and Christian Rummel
Production Team: Gronk, Scenic Designer; John Zalewski & Veronika Vorel, Sound Designers; Victoria Petrovich, Costsume Designer; Ben Zamora, Lighting Designer; Jenny Smith, Properties Designer; Dave Mancini, Assistant Director; Aaron Henne, Dramaturg; Julia Flores, Casting Director; Lawrence Mota, Assistant to the Scenic Designer; Alyssa Escalante, Production Stage Manager; Brian Danner, Fight Choreogapher; Ed Krieger, Production Photographer.
Se Llama Christina – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Kreiger)
WING ON WING – The Los Angeles Philharmonic
November 2 and November 9, 2013
Part of the Toyota Symphonies for Youth series at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Directed by Jessica Kubzansky
The LA Phil’s pioneering Symphonies for Youth mix music with fun and fantasy for children ages 5-11. This TSFY concert explores the connection between music and architecture through Esa-Pekka Salonen’s Wing on Wing, which was inspired by Walt Disney Concert Hall and premiered as part of the Building Music festival that closed the inaugural season here.
ALCESTIS – Theatre @ Boston Court
June 20 – July 28, 2013
Written & Directed by Nancy Keystone
Created in Collaboration with Critical Mass Performance Group
Nancy Keystone’s ALCESTIS is a visceral exploration of the literal life-and-death struggle of a woman who volunteers to die to save her husband’s life, and the deals people make the with the gods to avert the death decree. Hilarious, heartbreaking, highly stylized and physical as only Keystone and Critical Mass can be, this piece freshly investigates the nature of sacrifice, death, and the overpowering will to live.
So many plates.
Featured: Russell Edge, Ray Ford, Lorne Green, Danielle Jones, Nick Santoro, Jeremy Shranko, Valerie Spencer, Kalean Ung, and Tommy Dickie, Christopher Hampton, Bonnie Ryan (Swings)
Production Team: Nancy Keystone, Writer/Director/Set Designer; Nick Santiago, Assistant Set Designer; Adam Frank, lighting designer; Randall Tico, sound design/original music; Adam Flemming, projection design; Sarah Brown, costume design.
Alcestis – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Kreiger)
Break a plate!
Alcestis – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Kreiger)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – A Noise Within
December 8 – December 23, 2012
Co-directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliot and Geoff Elliot
A CHRISTMAS CAROL is always a giant undertaking. This production at A Noise Within however, provided some unique opportunities to think outside the box.
Set design by Jeanine A. Ringer, lighting design by Ken Booth, costume design by Angela Balogh Calin, and original music by Ego Plum.
CONK AND BONE – Mutineer Theatre Company
October 19 – November 4, 2012
The Carrie Hamilton Theatre at the Pasadena Playhouse
Written by Joe Musso and directed by Kappy Kilburn
The world premiere of CONK AND BONE with Mutineer Theatre Company took us into the magical surrealism of the Louisiana bayou.
Set design by David T. Offner, lighting by Brandon Baruch and costumes by Karla Contreras.
In the cast: Jennifer Daley, Bruce A. Lemon, Ryan Mulkay, Doug Power, Paul Vroom
Photo by Amber Hamilton Russo – (Ryan Mulkay, Jennifer Daley and Bruce Lemon)
CREATION – Theatre @ Boston Court
October 13 – November 11, 2012
Written by Kathryn Walat and directed by Michael Michetti
My first experience with working at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center was a great one. This cerebral pseudo-love story included wonderful projections designed by Adam Flemming.
Set design by Francois-Pierre Couture, lighting by Andrew Hungerford, costume design by Kate Bergh, and original music by Bruno Louchouarn.
In the cast: Johnathan McClain, Deborah Puette, Ethan Rains, Adam Silver
Creation – Theatre @ Boston Court (Photo by Ed Kreiger)
Surflight Theatre
Fall 2008
Just one season at Surflight produced a nice collection of carpentry. Shows included White Christmas, Barnum and 42nd Street.
DITCH – Mutineer Theatre Company
January 29th – February 28th, 2010
The Lounge Theatre, Los Angeles
Written by Taylor Coffman and directed by Jon Cohn
Set design by Davis Campbell, lighting design by Matt Richter, sound design by James Richter, and costume design by Karla Contreras.
Amber Hamilton………………..Beth
Alex Klein…………………..…William
Nina Millin………………..…Elizabeth
Todd Veneman……………………..Bill
Misc. Hand Props/Artwork – Totem Pole Playhouse
The work really can be in the details. Below are some fun projects from Bell, Book and Candle, and You Say Tomatoes.
89.3 KPCC/Southern California Public Radio – March 2010
The grand opening of the Mohn Broadcast Center and the Crawford Family Forum called for a ceremonial “switching of the signal”. This was a fun project and the microphone even lit up!
