The UAF Department of Theatre & Film invites the community to a live studio-audience filming of the TV pilot Tumyaraq-qaa, written and directed by Kavelina Torres, in the Lee H. Salisbury Lab Theatre from March 31st – April 2nd, 2023.
Produced by Theatre/Film UAF, with generous support from UAF’s Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development.
a comedy by Theresa Rebeck directed by Tom Robenolt March 25 – April 10, 2022
The Cast: Douglas-Kris Luddington Kate-Sarah Williams Izzy-Charlotte Gray Martin-Charles Wolgemuth Leonard-Bruce Hanson ASM/Female understudy-Isabelle Nygren ASM/Male understudy-August Cooper
Production Team: Director – Tom Robenolt Set & Lighting Design – Kade Mendelowitz Costume Design – Stephanie Rivet Sound Design – Adam Gillette Props & Scene Shop Manager – Adam Gillette Stage Manager – Steven Anderson Producer – Kade Mendelowitz Associate Producer & Casting Director – Carrie Baker Box Office & Marketing – Tom Robenolt
Seminar presented by UAF Department of Theatre and Film, written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Tom Robenolt, March, 2022. Featuring (left to right): Sarah Williams, Charlotte Gray, Charles Wolgemuth, Kris Luddington and Bruce Hanson. Photo by Scenic & Lighting Designer Kade Mendelowitz, Costumes designed by Stephanie Rivet.Featuring (left – right) Charlotte Gray, Sarah Williams, Kris Luddington, Bruce Hanson and Charles Wolgemuth, Seminar cast, crew and director.
Adapted by Timothy Mooney – Based on the play by Molière – Directed by Michael Shaeffer.
November 12-21, 2021
The Cast: Alceste-Kris Luddington Philinte-David Salado Celimene-Riley Von Borstel Eliante-Theresa Sherron Arsinoe-Rachel Blackwell Oronte-Eugene Cole Clitandre-Sarah Williams Acaste-Paloma Polanco DuBois/Basque-Isabelle Nygren The Guard-August Cooper
Production Team Director – Michael Shaeffer Set Design & Scene Shop Manager – Adam Gillette Costume Design & Costume Shop Manager – Stephanie Rivet Lighting Design – Kade Mendelowitz Sound Design – Michael Shaeffer Producer – Kade Mendelowitz Stage Manager – Valeria Zamora
Featuring August Cooper, David Salado, Eugene Cole, Isabelle Nygren, Kris Luddington, Paloma Polanco, Rachel Blackwell, Riley von Borstel, Sarah Williams, Theresa Sherron, directed by Michael Shaeffer, 11/2021
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet – Isabelle Nygren Fitzwilliam Darcy -Luke Williams Jane Bennet – Riley von Borstel Mary Bennet – Jared Olin Lydia Bennet – Jessica Reed Mr. Bennet – Michael Shaeffer Mrs. Bennet – Paloma Polanco Charles Bingley – Jared Olin Caroline Bingley – Flyn Ludington Charlotte Lucas – Kellie Bernstein Mr. Collins – Steven Anderson George Wickham – Charles Wolgemuth Lady Catherine DeBourgh – Siri Tuttle Anne DeBourgh – Paloma Polanco Servant – Adam Gillette
Director – Rebecca George Scenographer & Video Editor – Kade Mendelowitz Costume Design – Amanda Casterline Sound Design – Flyn Ludington & Cody Peters Dialect Coach – Carrie Baker Producer – Carrie Baker and Kade Mendelowitz Choreographer – Jay Paggi-Howe Stage Manager – Mahala Gale Props Master & Scene Shop Manager – Adam Gillette Costume Shop Manager- Stephanie Rivet Audio/Video Technical Support – Maya Salganek
THE STORY:
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
“Despite these limitations, to produce a play as elaborate as a virtual “Pride and Prejudice” during the pandemic is an absolute achievement.” Read the full review (pdf).
“This isn’t your grandmother’s Austen! Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this P&P for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?”
December 4-12, 2020 Was available for streaming after the purchase of a “viewing link”.
CAST:
PRODUCTION TEAM :
Narrator & Farrah the Fairy – Flyn Ludington Tilly Evans – Emily Ross Agnes Evans – Josie Adasiak Chuck – Luke Williams Vera – Paloma Polanco Miles – Jared Olin Kaliope/Kelly – Melissa Buchta Lilith/Lilly – Melia Hackney Orcus/Ronnie – Charles Wolgemuth The Great Mage Steve – Zachary Mason Evil Tina – Miranda Reynolds Evil Gabbi – Sarah Wallace
Director – Tom Robenolt Producer/ Casting Associate: Carrie Baker Scenographer & Animation/Visual Effects Designer – Kade Mendelowitz Costume Designer – Amanda Casterline Props Designer – Adam Gillette Sound Designer – Flyn Ludington Video Editor- Kade Mendelowitz Assistant Video Editors- Maya Salganek, Mahala Gale Assistant Scenography – Maya Salganek Stage Manager – Mike Kampen Assistant Stage Managers – Steven Anderson, Jared Olin Scene Shop Manager – Adam Gillette Costume Shop Manager- Stephanie Rivet
Trailer for Theatre UAF’s production of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms, edited by Mahala Gale.
A short film by Kade Mendelowitz Premiered November 2, 2019
“A Night for Conversation” is the story of William and Julia, a young married couple who seem to have it all: a nice home, a good income and a beautiful daughter. But there is a dark and unhappy side to the family – and Julia soon finds herself trapped in an emotional and physically abusive relationship, fearing for her life.
“A Night for Conversation” – full movie, 38 minutes.
Director Writer Executive Producer Producer Producer Co-Producer
Kade Mendelowitz Kade Mendelowitz Kade Mendelowitz Maya Salganek Pete Van Nort Sam Thompson
Production Poster
Cast
Julia William Frank Kathy Tim Brenda Natalie Peter Dr. Rita Father Gengulphus Jude (Supervisor) Diana 1 Diana 2 Blair Pub Waitress Bartender Bar Patrons On Date Bar Patron
Mary Conlin Darren Napoli Jared Olin Skyler Borane Eric Barragan Nicole Cowans Nadia Nelson Adam Gillette Kellie Bernstein Sam Thompson Peter Van Nort Kaiya Gillette Ana Vas Kate Casterline Heli Valkama Chris Garber-Slaght, Frank Chythlook & Emily Ross Freddy Gryder
Interviews with the cast, behind the scenes featurettes.
Mary Conlin plays Julia
Darren Napoli plays William
Nicole Cowans plays Brenda
2 minutes with Writer / Director Kade Mendelowitz
Behind the Scenes making “A Night for Conversation”
Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.Darren Napoli and Mary Conlin discuss the intent of the next scene with writer/director Kade Mendelowitz – behind the scenes of “A Night for Conversation”.N4C producer Maya Salganek watches Cast and Crew behind the scenes.N4C Cast and Crew behind the scenes, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Darren Napoli, Kaiya Gillette, Mary Conlin, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Associate Professor and film Producer Maya Salganek shows a student (Daniel M) how to use an Atmos display drive to record HD footage externally on the set of “A Night for Conversation”Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.Darren Napoli as William while filming an intesnse sequence for “A Night for Conversation”.Andrew Glynn, Darren Napoli, Jared Olin, Kade Mendelowitz, Mary Conlin, Sam Thompson, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Lara Lotze touches up Darren Napoli’s makeup between takes for “A Night for Conversation”.Mary Conlin, Darren Napoli and Jared Olin filming in the Banner House for “A Night for Conversation”.Darren Napoli as William and Jared Olin as Frank having fun while filming an intesnse sequence for “A Night for Conversation”.Daniel Montague, part of the “A Night for Conversation” camera crew, waits for the next shot to be set.N4C Cast and Crew behind the scenes, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Part of the “A Night for Conversation” crew working behind the scenes.Director of Photography Mika McCrary helps camera op Andrew Glynn set up the next shot while Skyler Borane and Mary Conlin prep for filming.Don’t mind the actor taped (not tied!) to the chair hanging on the floor between takes.Keara & Keziah Anderson are the production designers for “A Night for Conversation” working on props.Darren Napoli as William sits patiently as Amanda Casterline applies ‘bruise’ makup behind the scenes of “A Night for Conversation”.Safety first! Darren Napoli, N4C Cast and Crew behind the scenes, part of the “A Night for Conversation”.The “A Night for Conversation” crew (and a few cast) members wrapping up the first day of shooting!Ana Vas, Kate Casterline, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Assistant Director Luke Williams gives Kate Casterline a High-Five as Ana Vas, Kate Casterline, Mary Conlin and Nadia Nelson get ready to film a part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Darren Napoli, Mary Conlin, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Darren Napoli, Mary Conlin, part of the “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Writer/Director Kade Mendelowitz behind th elead cast – (l-r) Darren Napoli, Nicole Cowans, Skyler Borane, Mary Conlin & (font) Eric Barragan. “A Night for Conversation” behind the scenes.Mackyle Bogachoff works diligently far behind the scenes editing “A Night for Conversation”.The “A Night for Conversation” crew (and a few cast) members wrapping up the first day of shooting!
Amanda Casterline, Keara Anderson,
Keziah Anderson
A Camera Operator
Andrew Glynn
1st Assistant Camera
Daniel Montague
2nd Assistant Camera
Sam Thompson
B Camera Operator
Pete Van Nort
C Camera Operator
Josh Chavez
Digital Imaging Tech, Stills
Ian Borowski
Sound Mixer
John Huynh
Boom Operator
Fischer Knapp
Utility Sound
Heli Valkama
Second Sound
Zong Moua
Script Supervisor
Kelsey Nore
Assistant Script Supervisor
Kelsey Charlie
Art Dept. Coordinators
Keara Anderson
Art Dept. Coordinators
Keziah Anderson
Prop Maker
Keara Anderson
Prop Maker
Keziah Anderson
Art Assistants
David Anderson, Adam Gillette
Prop Graphic Designers
Mika McCrary, Sam Thompson, Heli Valkama
Gaffer
Daniel Walker (XLVII)
Chief Lighting Tech
Colby Freel
Key Grip
Garrett Wilson
G & E PA
Zach Locklear
Location Manager
Chris Garber-Slaght
Key Set PA
Eric Barragan
Set PA
Chris Garber-Slaght
EPK, BTS Interviews, Website
Pete Van Nort
EPK, BTS & Additional Stills
Ian Borowski, Josh Chavez
Production Office Coord.
Amanda Casterline
Music “3 Seasons Grace” – Josh Eagle (ASCAP) “My Blue Trick” – Stephen Landon & Joseph Michael McGregor (BMI) “Centerline” – Kevin Harris (ASCAP) “Change in Time” – Mark Chosak (BMI) “Waltz For Josie” – Evelyne Datl (SOCAN) “Down Home Funk” – Stephen Landon & Joseph Michael McGregor (BMI) “Carol of the Bells” – Peter Wilhousky – (Digital Juice) “The Little Drummer Boy” – Katherine Kennicott Davis – (Royal Rites) “No Life” – Josquin des Pres, Nova Page & Fabien Renoult (BMI) “Find The Way Home” – Jean Baptiste Bocle (ASCAP) “Night Watch” – Jack Waldenmaier (BMI) “Abandoned ” – Pierre Gerwig Langer (SESAC) “Investigation” – Pierre Gerwig Langer (SESAC) “Warning Signs” – Steve Skinner (BMI) “No Life” – Josquin des Pres, Nova Page & Fabien Renoult (BMI)
Special Thanks David Anderson Botanical Gardens – UAF – Matthew Carrick and Katie Dikristina Colville House – UAF Facilities Services Hess Village Playground – Robin Johnson Tanya Mendelowitz Multimakers Multimedia UAF Bowling Alley – Ryan Keele UAF Clinic – Dr. BJ Aldrich UAF Pub – Michael Willis UAF Pub Parking – Sharon Dunham, Edward Tinajero Chancellor Daniel M. White
Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl directed by Carrie Baker March 29 – April 7, 2019
CAST: Jean – Emily Ross Gordon – Heath Robertson Dwight – Jared Olin Mrs. Gottlieb – Siri Tuttle Hermia/Stranger/Carlotta – Mary Conlin Ensemble – Keara Anderson, Keziah Anderson, Eric Barragan, Sam Thompson
PRODUCTION TEAM : Director – Carrie Baker Set Designer – Lara Lotze Costume Designer – Amanda Casterline Lighting & Projection Designer – Kade Mendelowitz Sound Designer – Andrew Cassel Stage Manager – Colby Freel
This promotional video was created by two FLPA students who were also part of the production.