Upcoming Projects!
Cabaret
I will be playing Rosie the KitKat Girl, understudying Fräulein Schneider, and I will be the fight captain for the production.
Cabaret is a celebrated musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, set in 1930s Berlin during the rise of the Nazi regime. The story unfolds primarily in the Kit Kat Klub, a decadent nightclub symbolizing escapism and denial amidst political upheaval. The plot follows Sally Bowles, a free-spirited British cabaret singer, and her complicated relationship with Cliff Bradshaw, an American writer seeking inspiration. Parallel to their story is the tender romance between Fraulein Schneider, a boarding house owner, and Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit vendor, which is strained by the growing anti-Semitism around them.
The musical explores themes of love, identity, and moral responsibility against the backdrop of societal collapse. It raises profound questions about complicity and the consequences of ignoring political and moral decay. With its dazzling music and dark undertones, Cabaret is both an entrancing and sobering reminder of history's lessons.
Cabaret by Kander and Ebb
Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center
Performances: April 18th, 22nd-26th @ 7:30 pm
Matinees: April 19 & 26 @ 2:00 pm
The Tempest
I will be playing Caliban!
The Tempest by William Shakespeare is a tale of magic, revenge, and redemption. Set on a mysterious island, it follows Prospero, a sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan, who was betrayed by his brother Antonio. With the help of his spirit servant Ariel, Prospero conjures a storm to bring his usurping brother and other enemies to the island. What follows is a story of love, as Prospero's daughter Miranda falls for Ferdinand, a shipwrecked prince; of forgiveness, as Prospero learns to let go of his vengeful desires; and of freedom, as Ariel and the enslaved Caliban seek their independence.
In this particular adaptation, subtle but meaningful changes to staging, character dynamics, and dialogue create a fresh interpretation, highlighting the play’s themes in innovative ways. The beauty of the original remains intact, but this production breathes new life into the story, making it equally mesmerizing.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Venue: Marshall Performing Arts Center - Dudley Experimental Theatre
Performances: Feb 7 & 8, 12 - 15 @ 7:30 pm
Matinees: Feb 9 & 15 @ 2:00 pm
A Collectable Sensation
I will be playing Young Claribel!
During the unveiling of the million-dollar renovation of the Cone Collection at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the long-deceased Cone sisters, Etta and Claribel, mysteriously reappear. Joining them, uninvited, are Gertrude Stein and her partner Alice B. Toklas (also very much deceased), much to Etta's annoyance. Their unexpected return is driven by a mission: to resolve the long-standing rift between Etta and Gertrude, which fractured their once-close "friendship."
To untangle the past, the younger versions of these women appear, while artwork from the collection miraculously comes to life. Each piece becomes a reflection of the women's lives and relationships, revealing deeply personal connections. Etta wrestles with her feelings for Gertrude and her embrace of modernism, which clash with her deeply ingrained Victorian values. Through a series of vivid and emotional vignettes, the story transports us to early 20th-century Baltimore, Paris, and Italy to uncover the truth about their strained relationship, the rumored affair, and how Gertrude and Alice became a couple.
A COLLECTIBLE SENSATION is a non-linear musical that fluidly transitions between the present-day Cone Wing and the past, where memories and artwork come alive to propel the narrative. Fantasy sequences blend time periods, merging history and imagination. At its core, the show explores timeless lessons on love, the complexities of identity, and the quiet power of covert and overt feminism in an era that confined women to heteronormative domesticity.
With a cast of twelve women of any race or ethnicity, the score combines a modern pop/rock rhythm section with strings to evoke a chamber-like, period-inspired atmosphere.
Romeo and Juliet: Lottery Style
This adaptation of Romeo and Juliet is done in the round with the actors randomly picking their roles on the night of the show. The blocking is heavily impulsed base and the character of the “Chorus” helps the actors and audience move through the story.
GreenRoom Fellowship Showcase
A showcase for the 10 fellows of the Ordway GreenRoom Fellowship. Each fellow will have the opportunity to share their personal connection to their art as well as a short performance of their choice. All fellows will also be a part of an improv set as well as group performances.
