Written and directed by Kavelina Torres.
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.
by Neil LaBute, Directed by Rachel Blackwell
February 24 – March 5, 2023
Tickets are now available for purchase online!
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 |
Download the Playbill/Program here. 1.25mb pdf.
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 |
| CAST: | PRODUCTION TEAM : |
| 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?”
Dramatists Play Service
by Qui Nguyen
directed by Tom Robenolt
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 |
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.
| Director Writer Executive Producer Producer Producer Co-Producer | Kade Mendelowitz Kade Mendelowitz Kade Mendelowitz Maya Salganek Pete Van Nort Sam Thompson |
| 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” | Trailer – 30 seconds |
Credits continue
| Director of Photography | Mika McCrary | |
| Production Designer | Keara Anderson | |
| Production Designer | Keziah Anderson | |
| Editor | Mackyle Bogachoff | |
| CGI & Post Prod. Supervisor | Kade Mendelowitz | |
| Costume Designers | Stephanie Rivet & Lara Lotze | |
| Casting Director | Carrie Baker, SAG-AFTRA | |
| First Assistant Director | Kyleigh Huntsman | |
| Luke Alexander Williams | ||
| Story Editor | Sam Thompson | |
| Assistant Story Editors | Keziah Anderson, Andrew Glynn | |
| Make-Up & Hair | Lara Lotze | |
| Amanda Casterline, Keara Anderson, Keziah Anderson | ||
| A Camera Operator | Andrew Glynn | |
| 1st Assistant Camera | Daniel Montague | |
| 2nd Assistant Camera | Sam Thompson | |
| 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
