Melissa Firlit (DIRECTOR) Melissa Firlit is a director and choreographer with a focus on new works. Best known for physically inventive staging, she employs theatrical space in adventurous and unforgettable ways, turning“complex work into a clear, well-paced and intense performance.” As the Associate Artistic Director of the Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts, she has been a vital part of improving the quality of stagecraft in the Southwestern United States. In addition to her work as a director, she is a renowned teaching artist. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in directing from Rutgers University and is an associate member of SDC.
Craig MacArthur (THOMAS MAGILL)
New York based teaching artist. Recent credits include: (Im)Pulse (Seattle Repertory),The Big Uncut Flick (Theatre Row), A Few Good Men at the (Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts). Craig is a certified Fitzmaurice Voicework instructor and has taught in the MFA/BFA Acting program at Rutgers, NYU, AMDA and is currently on faculty teaching Knight Thompson speech-work at HB Studio. MFA in Acting Rutgers University. Craig is very grateful be reprising the role of Thomas Magill. Special thanks to Helena Walsh and Andrea Ainsworth for all of their time, help and confidence.
New York based teaching artist. Recent credits include: (Im)Pulse (Seattle Repertory),The Big Uncut Flick (Theatre Row), A Few Good Men at the (Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts). Craig is a certified Fitzmaurice Voicework instructor and has taught in the MFA/BFA Acting program at Rutgers, NYU, AMDA and is currently on faculty teaching Knight Thompson speech-work at HB Studio. MFA in Acting Rutgers University. Craig is very grateful be reprising the role of Thomas Magill. Special thanks to Helena Walsh and Andrea Ainsworth for all of their time, help and confidence.
Elaine Wong (LIGHTING DESIGNER) Lighting designer Elaine Wong is on the forefront of post-incandescent lighting with the unique ability to exploit older lighting systems and push the envelope in modern design using the latest in LED technology. A designer for theatre,
opera, dance, and music, she creates impressionistic work that transports performers and viewers alike. Her influences include Natasha Katz and ML Geiger. Elaine is a teaching artist based at Montclair University where she is a master electrician and draftswoman. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Rutgers University.
opera, dance, and music, she creates impressionistic work that transports performers and viewers alike. Her influences include Natasha Katz and ML Geiger. Elaine is a teaching artist based at Montclair University where she is a master electrician and draftswoman. She holds a Master of Fine Arts from Rutgers University.
Matt Bittner (ORIGINAL MUSIC / SOUND DESIGN) As a composer and sound designer Matthew Bittner sources and layers individual sounds to weave intricate soundscapes. This detail oriented work is vital to enhancing the experience of both actors and audiences. His designs have been featured nationally in theatre and film. As an actor, Matthew has performed regionally and on Broadway. Recently he was seen co-starring in Present Laughter with Kevin Klein. He is currently in the Broadway national tour for School of Rock.
Stefanie Genda (COSTUME DESIGN) Theater: To Kill a Mockingbird, Twelve Angry Men, Clybourne Park (Florida Repertory Theater), Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady, Yeoman of the Guard (Ohio Light Opera), Crossing Swords, Marry Harry, tick, Tick...BOOM! (American Theatre Group) The Pavilion (Mile Square Theater), Othello (American Shakespeare Center) Sweethearts (Light Opera of New York ). Stefanie is also the Assistant Costume Supervisor for Manhattan Theatre Club and has worked at Lincoln Center Theater, The Public, and MCC Theater.
Andrea Ainsworth (Voice Director) Andrea Ainsworth has been the Voice Director of the Internationally renowned
Abbey Theatre since 1995, working closely with both Irish and international directors on all productions in the Abbey and Peacock theatres. She has taught in drama schools in London and helped develop the professional actor-training programme in the School of Drama, Trinity College Dublin. She has worked with most of the independent theatre companies in Ireland and also coaches actors for film and TV. She is currently working on Hamlet in the Gate theatre, Dublin.
Abbey Theatre since 1995, working closely with both Irish and international directors on all productions in the Abbey and Peacock theatres. She has taught in drama schools in London and helped develop the professional actor-training programme in the School of Drama, Trinity College Dublin. She has worked with most of the independent theatre companies in Ireland and also coaches actors for film and TV. She is currently working on Hamlet in the Gate theatre, Dublin.
Enda Walsh (PLAYWRIGHT) shot to fame when he won both the George Devine Award and the Stewart Parker Award in 1997 with his play Disco Pigs. In 2007 and 2008 Enda won Fringe First Awards at two consecutive Edinburgh Festivals for his plays The Walworth Farce and The New Electric Ballroom. The former led the Guardian to name him "one of the most dazzling wordsmiths of contemporary theatre." Since his initial success as a playwright, Enda has gone on to write for the screen. His 2008 biopic, Hunger, told the story of the final days of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands and won a host of awards, including the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Heartbeat Award at the Dinard International Film Festival. It was nominated for seven BIFAs (including Best Screenplay), six British Film and Television Awards (including Best Screenplay and Best Independent Film) and BAFTA's Outstanding British Film Award 2009. He has since adapted his stage play,Chatroom, for the big screen.
Special Thanks (Donors and Sponsors of our 2017 international tour)
Resolve production's and Reign or Shine's International Tour is being made possible in part through the generous support of the following individuals:
Resolve production's and Reign or Shine's International Tour is being made possible in part through the generous support of the following individuals:
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Special Thanks (in no particular order) for your support in creating the touring production of Misterman. The support of the following generous donors is what created the touring production that currently exists today.
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