WRITTEN BY RORI NOGEE
STAGE MANAGER
EMMA WEINER
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER
ALEX B. KASS
DIRECTED BY LISSA MOIRA
INTIMACY COORDINATOR
GARA RODA
SCENIC DESIGNER
EVAN FRANK
LIGHTING DESIGNER PETER LEIBOLD VI
GRAPHIC DESIGN AMARA NOGEE
SOCIAL/MARKETING
JOHN DAVID WEST
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RORI NOGEE & FRANK PERRI AFTERSHOCKS OPENING AND INCIDENTAL MUSIC
ID0 MUSIC BUSINESS OR A WAR, WHAT’S YOUR STORY
MUSIC CONTRIBUTORS
YUKA YU
PAUL
ANDREW IOVINO
BEN HANDEL
JEFFREY LANG CHASE
ACID RAIN NEIL AFTERSHOCK RISE ABOVE WILD STUFFTIME: 2014 and 1 year later
SETTING: A strip club and apartments in Fullerton, CA and a bar in Santa Monica, CA
CAST in order of appearance:
Angie ............................................................................ Rori Nogee*
Jimmy/Bruce ................................................................. John Stillwaggon*
Elliott ............................................................................ Cameron Cave*
Ben ............................................................................... Andrew Ricci
Kyle .............................................................................. Jon McHatton
Bethany ........................................................................ Zoë Laiz*
*Actors Appearing Courtesy of Actor’s Equity
RORI NOGEE*
JON MCHATTON
JOHN STILLWAGGON*
ZOË LAIZ*
CAMERON CAVE*
ANDREW RICCI
WHO’S WHO: CAST
CAMERON CAVE* (Elliott) Cameron is a stage/film actor and musician based in NYC. Off-Broadway: Swan Lake Rock Opera (Benno), The Waiting (percussion). Regional theater: Magic: The Ballroom Dance Musical (Bob), Big River (Dick), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ira Gershwin). Film: “The Weight” (Jack), “Reverie” (Robert White), “Pink Blood” (Cameron). When he’s not acting, Cameron plays and records with bands and artists around NYC: Caroline Elise (guitar/bass), Zero Views (guitar), Jacob Sins (drum set). BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch. Thanks to everyone who brought this show to life and shoutout to the people who give him strength: Georgia, Lisa, Derrick, Michele, and Goose. Website: cameroncaveactor.com Insta: @thecameroncave
ZOË LAIZ* (Bethany) (she/her) is delighted to be making her debut at Theater For The New City. Select recent credits include The Easiest Thing (Tala) at The Tank, The Daerie Queene (Julie) at Guild Hall of Easthampton, Pride & Prejudice (Jane/Miss DeBourgh) at Actors’ Shakespeare Project. Eight seasons performing with Shakespeare & Company, including As You Like It (Celia), Macbeth (Hecate/ Lady Macduff), and 4000 Miles (Amanda, BTCA Award Nomination). Zoë is a proud member of Actors’ Equity.
JON MCHATTON (Kyle) is grateful to Rori and Lissa for the opportunity. Jon is Originally from Phoenix, AZ and a proud graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music with his BFA in Musical Theatre. He has lived in the NYC area for over 14 years and is a singer , actor, dancer, model, carpenter, and life/ health coach. Past credits include: Broadway: Baritone in Broadways Rocktopia! Regional: Gaston in BATB, Jud in Oklahoma!, Robert in Bridges of Madison County, Ren in Footloose, Zuko in Grease, Bobby Strong in Urinetown!, Fight Captain and Sir Dinadin in the National tour of Camelot, and many more. Find him on IG @iamjonmchatton.
RORI NOGEE (Angie/Playwright) An actress, composer and writer, Rori is excited to return to TNC after playing Gail Friday in “Who Murdered Love?”
Broadway: Joseph…Dreamcoat. Off-Broadway: Love Quirks, Showgirls, the Musical!, James and the Giant Peach. Carnegie Hall: Journey to America. Favorite regional credits: Spamalot (Lady of the Lake) at North Street Playhouse, Rock of Ages (Regina) at Arizona Bway Theater, Rent (Maureen) at Charleston Music Hall. Rori is also the creator of “Siren’s Den: A Rock Musical,” and a recipient of the City Artist Corps Grant. Her music can be heard in UNC Greensboro’s, “Hear Our Voices: A Song Cycle.” She is currently working on a new folk rock musical, “The Impatiens.” Next up: Rori plays Scarlett in “Where You’ll Find Me.” Thanks to Lissa and TNC for helping to realize this dream, and to her past and current unrequited loves who endlessly inspire her. NO DAY BUT TODAY. @Roareen @Sirensdenmusical.
ANDREW RICCI (Ben) is grateful to have returned to the New York theatre scene after a multi-year hiatus spent in the snowy foothills of Canada. Off-Broadway: Single Rider (The Players Theatre). New York Theatre: Blue, Maybe; Aliens Coming; The Disembodied Hand that Fisted Everyone to Death. Film/TV: “Bull” (CBS), “The Village” (NBC), Evergreen. Notorious for his lack of social media presence, Andrew invites you to connect with him at ricci.blog where he publishes essays, updates, and a newsletter. Alternatively, he welcomes you to roll with him at the nearest Jiu-Jitsu academy (unless you’re better than him, in which case he rescinds the offer).
JOHN STILLWAGGON (Jimmy/Bruce) Off-Broadway: Yellow Rose; Swan Lake Rock Opera; A Symphony for Portland; Once Upon a Mattress; The Deciders; The Last One Left. National Tour: As You Like It; Tartuffe; Treasure Island; The Jungle Book; The Gingerbread Man. NYC Equity Showcase: Hamlet (title); Romeo & Juliet (Mercutio); Othello (Iago); The Tempest (Ariel); One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (McMurphy); Guys & Dolls (Sky). Regional Favorites include The Emcee in Cabaret (Classic Theatre of Maryland), and the title roles in Macbeth (Classic Theatre of San Antonio) and Willy Wonka! (Magik Theatre). TV/Film: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Billions,” “Severance,” “Life & Beth,” “Law & Order,” and others. Recipient of six ATAC Globe Awards. Graduate of CUNY Brooklyn’s M.F.A. Acting Program. Love to Carolyn.
WHO’S WHO: CREW
EVAN FRANK (Set Designer) is thrilled to be working at Theater for the New City for the first time. He got his start in Chicago where he designed for Black Ensemble Theater, Strawdog Theatre Company, Bohemian Theatre Ensemble and Refuge Theatre Project where he was a company member. Recent work includes the Michigan Shakespeare Festival’s 2022 and 2023 seasons (Wilde Award for Macbeth in ‘23), Poolsides with The Pebble Collective and Pride House with TOSOS where he is the resident scenic designer. Upcoming work includes Constellations at The Chain and Romeo and Juliet with Oak Park Festival Theatre. MFA, CMU. efrankdesign.com.
ALEX KASS (Fight Choreographer) is honored for his Off-Off Broadway debut and to be a part of Aftershocks. He has been a Fight Choreographer and Stunt Coordinator for almost a decade; with credits including Stray Cat Theatre’s American Psycho: The Musical, Let the Right One In, as well as Scottsdale Community College’s She Kills Monsters, Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Arizona State University’s Head Over Heels, Ghosteater Theatre Company’s Elektra, Ronin Theatre Company’s Playboy of The Western World, and Tier 5’s Julius Harlem’s Caesar. He loved his experience working with this creative team and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
PETER LEIBOLD VI (Lighting Design) is a lighting and projection designer based in New York City. Peter has worked across the country at theatres including The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Ford’s Theatre Society, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Andy’s Summer Playhouse, The Spoleto Festival, and many more. Peter won the New Hampshire Theatre Alliance award for Best Lighting for his work with Orange Grove Dance at Andy’s Summer Playhouse and was a finalist for Live Design’s Design Achievement Awards, also for his work with Orange Grove Dance. See more of his work at www.peterleibold.com.
LISSA MOIRA (Director) (AEA, SAG/AFTRA) Ms. Moira is a multiple award winning playwright, screenwriter, director, actor, lyricist, poet and collage artist. The work closest to her heart is the Dada, Surreal Noir Mystery Musical “Who Murdered Love?” (which played to sold out audiences at TNC in 2023 and garnered fantastic reviews,) for which Ms. Moira wrote the Book, (with co-writer Richard West who composed the music) is the lyricist and contributed to the music. It is Lissa’s and Richard’s intention to work towards moving “Who Murdered Love?” over the next two years. A few other career highlights include: Directing Dean Kostos’s and Paul Kirby’s “The Boy Who Listened To Paintings“ ( Musical Direction, Peter Dizozza) Directing “Bliss Street,” a new Immersive, Indie Rock Musical (envisioned by Rich Brotman, written by Abra Bigham featuring the music of Charlie Sub &Sound Dogs arrangements and Musical Direction by Jonathan Fox Powers)
Lissa was the Director and contributing writer for Robert Sickinger’s “Nicholas Nickleby.” She co-wrote the Screenplay for “Dead Canaries” starring Charles Durning and Dan Lauria. She was Director and Co-writer of “Siren’s Heart,” Marilyn in Purgatory (originating at TNC it ran 14 months Off Broadway) Up next, Lissa Directs Stan Baker’s, “Party Clown of the Rich and Famous” along with several intriguing one acts.
Love and thanks to my brilliant, magical cast, and the writer of “Aftershocks” Rori Nogee. Special thanks to the indomitable Crystal Field for her unwavering support of, and belief in, my work. And thanks to my dear partner in Life and Art, my forever Valentine, Richard West—for everything. lissamoira.c@gmail.com.
GARA RODA (Intimacy Coordinator) is a multifaceted artist originally from Barcelona and currently based in NYC. She has a diverse background, having worked as a performer in various musicals such as Sister Act, Cabaret, and In The Heights, among others. Over the past decade, she has also served as a movement director and choreographer, contributing to productions in Spain, Switzerland, and the US. With academic accomplishments spanning multiple fields, Gara holds bachelor’s degrees in both Musical Theatre and Translation. She is currently in the final stages of completing her Master’s Degree in Advanced Theatre Studies. “Aftershocks” marks her debut as an Intimacy Coordinator, having successfully completed IDC’s Consent-Forward Artist Program. In addition to her artistic pursuits, Gara serves as the Artistic Director of MyssTic Rooms, an Escape Room experience located in Brooklyn.
EMMA WEINER (Production Stage Manager/Board Op) (she/her) is thrilled to work with Lissa and Theater for the New City again after The Boy Who Listened to Paintings (PSM). Previous works include ASM on Margaret: Shakespeare’s Warrior Queen (Hudson Classical Theater Company), ASM and Props Manager for Titus Andronicus (Barefoot Shakespeare Company), ASM for Sunday in the Park with George (Theater2020), and SM for You’re Gonna Love Tomorrow (Theater2020). She has also been technically involved in other shows such as Off Broadway’s Between the Lines (Lighting/Projections Sub) and Our Brother’s Son (Tech Swing). She would like to thank her mother, Eve, and her partner, Philip, who support her in her goals and remind her to step away from her email once in a while. linqapp.com/emma_weiner.
THANK YOU TO OUR AFTERSHOCKS ADVOCATES
ANDREW CLIFFORD
ANNE SAFRAN DALIN
ANDREW DORPH
RACHEL DRUMMER
MATT DYER
BRANDON ELLIS
JOE D’EMILIO
ROSS HARPER
MARK LAYTON
BRIGID MCGIVERN
MYSSTIC ROOMS
AMARA NOGEE
JADEN NOGEE
FRANK PERRI
CHRIS POKORNY
DONDI ROLLINS JR.
RANDY RONCO
THEATER 2020
KIMBERLY VAUGHN
SCOTT WARTEL
ALLAN YASHIN
JOANNA CITRINBAUM ZERLIN
SPECIAL THANKS
Special thanks to WILLIAM BAILEY, “Stripper Consultant,” SIDNEY MEYER at Don’t Tell Mama, and MATTHEW SCHECHTMAN.
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