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.
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.
presented by Interior Independent Theatre and Theatre UAF November 8-18, 2018
Book by Jeff Whitty Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Based on Original Concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier
Orchestration & Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Musical Direction by Scott Stephen Hansen
Brian ……………………………………………………………. Paul Adasiak
Christmas Eve …………………………………………………Tana Fudge
Gary Coleman ………………………………………….. Laquita Deans
Katie Monster ………………………………………….. Elsbeth Cheyne
Lucy T. Slut………………………………………………. Kellie Bernstein
Mrs. Thistletwat………………………………… Amanda Torgerson
Nicky………………………………………………………. David Martinson
Princeton ………………………………………………….. Bill Torgerson
Rod …………………………………………………………….. Bill Torgerson
Trekkie Monster …………………………………… David Martinson
Boxes/Bad Idea Bear 1 ……………………….. Amanda Torgerson
Boxes/Bad Idea Bear 2 ……………………………… Kayla Gilchrist
Director ………………………………………… Gwendolyn P. Brazier
Musical Director ……………………………………….. Scott Hansen
Stage Manager ……………………………………… Isabella Sellers
Producers ……………… Carrie Baker, Gwendolyn P. Brazier
Technical Director ……………………………………. Adam Gillette
Set Design …………………………………………………… Adam Gillette
Set Construction …………… Adam Gillette, Freddy Gryder
Costume Design ……………………………………….. Stephanie Rivet
Costume Construction ………………………….. Stephanie Rivet
Puppet Design ………………………………………………….. Jeff Nepple
Puppet Construction… Maite Agopian, Gwendolyn Brazier, David Martinson
Lighting design ………………………………………………. Colby Freel
Assistant Lighting designer ……………………….. Mary Conlin
Master Electrician ………………………………………. Mary Conlin
Electricians .. Ian Borowski, Mary Conlin, Colby Freel, Adam Gillette, Freddy Gryder, Kade Mendelowitz, Paloma Polanco, Stephanie Rivet, Emily Ross, Daniel Walker, Garrett Wilson
Sound Design …………………………………………………. Josh Bennet
Projection Artist ………………………………………….. Lara Lotze
Props …………………………………. Colby Freel, Isabella Sellers
Board Operators ……………………………………………. Emily Ross
Follow Spot Operator ………. Mary Conlin, Darren Napoli
Scene shop manager …………………………………. Adam Gillette
Costume Shop Manager …………………………. Stephanie Rivet
Theatre UAF Box Office Manager ….. Amanda Casterline
Design Mentor/ Publicity……………………. Kade Mendelowitz
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner did an article about “Avenue Q”. Click thumbnail to read the PDF.
Read the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner official review about “Avenue Q”. Click thumbnail to read the PDF.
Avenue Q featuring Amanda Torgerson, David Martinson, Elsbeth Cheyne, Kayla Gilchrist, Kellie Bernstein, Laquita Deans, Paul Adasiak, Tana Fudge, William “Bill” Torgerson
“Avenue Q” cast and musicians / IIT and Theatre UAF
Set Design by Adam Gillette, Lighting by Colby Freel, Projections by Lara Lotze
