Bridges: Sisters of Salem Digital Program

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Bridges: Sisters of Salem

Presented By Flexible Grey Theatre Company

September 16 – 18, 2021

Flexible Grey Theatre Company and The Elevator Project Present:

Bridges: Sisters of Salem Devised by Flexible Grey Theatre Company Directed by Whitney LaTrice Coulter Stage Manager - C. Balke Marketing and Publicity - Kat Demitrowicz Original Flexible Grey Theatre Company Cast 2021: Actor 1: Candace Michelle Actor 2: Colby Calhoun Actor 3: Marilyn Setu Actor 4: Caitlin Duree Actor 5: Raven Lanuza-Brown Actor 6: Sienna Riehle Photos by Debbie Crawford

Directors Note I love women and I am loved by women fiercely. I was nurtured and raised by two of the most powerful resilient women, my mother and sister. I am who I am because of the women in my life and because of that, it is an honor to bring BRIDGES: SISTERS OF SALEM to you. We here at Flexible Grey Theatre Company feel it is our duty to uplift and give space to the marginalized voices of OUR community: LGBTQ+, BIPOC and now women and GNC/femme identifying people.

Not for diversity’s sake or to keep social media warriors from tearing our company apart but because we care and because we know what it’s like to be ignored, disregarded or even abused. In spite of everything we go through, being a woman is magical and all encompassing and our show and these stories reflect just that.

Enjoy the show.

Whitney LaTrice Coulter

Covid Protocol • Masks are required before, during and after the performance.

• For the safety of the cast, crew and audience, all of the cast and crew members have been rapid tested for COVID.

Trigger Warnings The following sensitive topics are discussed in the show.

• Grooming/Sexual Abuse of a Minor • Parental Neglect/Abuse • Medical Neglect/Birthing Trauma • Inappropriate Workplace Behavior/Sexual Harassment • Negative Body Talk • Partner/Spousal Abuse • Religious trauma/Purity culture • Cursing

Section Breakdown 1. Who are you?

2. What does it mean to be a woman?

3. What inspires you?

4. Family 5. Fertility and Body Talk 6. RAGE 7. Voiceless 8. Religion and Spirituality 9. Learning 10. Magic 11. Advice

Cast Bios Candace Michelle (she/her) is honored to be a part of BRIDGES: SISTERS OF SALEM. Candace has been acting for the last 10 years and is represented by Linda McAlister Talent. She has appeared in various mediums including print, commercial, stage, film and television. Most recently she could be found playing Lady Alais in ASHES OF AQUITAINE (Altered Shakespeare), Camryn in DANGEROUS DISCOURSE (film) by Sam Bozin and Coretta in GENTRIFIED (web series) by Tia Williams. She has studied Meisner Technique with Terry Martin and studies with Nancy Chartier of Nancy Chartier Studios.

When Candace is not acting, she enjoys singing, songwriting and playing guitar.

Colby Calhoun (they/she) is a dance theatre artist living and working in Dallas, TX and they are thrilled to be making their Flexible Grey debut in this show!

As a nonbinary biracial beauty Colby’s work experiments with understanding the complicated intersections of identity and playing with, and exploring, the social “norms” that impose Opression instead of Expression. Colby is grateful to have performed with Bishop Arts Theatre Center in LOVING AND LOVING, The Fire-

house Theatre in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and Uptown Players in A CHORUS LINE. Additionally Colby is continually blessed to work as a collaborator with Very Good Dance Theatre and wants to thank their collaborators, friends, and 91 plant babies at home for the dedicated love and support!

Marilyn Setu (she/her) is thrilled to be making her Flexible Grey stage debut. Marilyn’s artistic career has taken her from production designer, to performer, to director.

Some of her favorite stage roles include Kate in LET IT BE ME (Theatre Britain), Polly in THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW (Dallas Children’s Theatre), and Fritzie in CABARET (Grapevine Runway). Marilyn’s recent visit to Salem, MA provided insight into the dangers of a patriarchal system fueled by fearmongering and how the witch hunt never stopped - it just changed its rhetoric. She would like to thank our incredible company and fearless director for putting together this show that gives the voice back to our modern witches.

Caitlin Whitley is delighted to be back and working with Flexible Grey after last being seen as Nicold in their production of Cherry Muffins: A DEMON PLAY. Caitlin is an active member of the DFW acting community and has performed with such theatres

as: Lily & Joan, Theatre Britain, MainStage Irving Las Colinas, Rotunda Theatre, and Runway Theatre to name a few. Her favorite past roles include: Arkadina/THE SEAGULL, Hermia/A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Ruth Sherwood/MY SISTER EILEEN, Elizabeth Benning/YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: THE MUSICAL, Dottie/Out of Sterno, and Sybil Cliffert/COVER OF LIFE. She wishes love to her family and friends for their continued support, as well as a heartfelt thank you to Whitney Coulter for letting her join this amazing coven of witches – the magic being performed wouldn’t be possible without her leadership and guidance.

Raven Lanuza-Brown (she/her) Actor.

Certified Intimacy Captain. Costumer.

Musician. In 2017 Raven graduated from Richland College with her Associate of Arts and moved to Glassboro, NJ to Attend Rowan University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with concentrations in Acting/Directing and Tech/Design. She made her professional debut in Philadelphia in EgoPo’s COMPANY (Angel) which they then took to the Tennessee Williams Play festival in Provincetown, MA. Raven Graduated from Rowan in 2019 and moved back to Dallas. Her first Show in Dallas was Flexible Grey’s BRIDGES: MULTIRACIAL CONNECTIONS (Actor 3). She then designed Costumes for Richland College’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Worked as a stitcher for the Film TWELVE

MIGHTY ORPHANS. And was Assistant Costume Designer and Wardrobe Supervisor for CaraMia’s THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET. Sienna Riehle works as a performer, director, and stage manager across the DFW metroplex. She was most recently seen as Tunny in Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT at Lakeside Community Theatre. Other favorite theatrical roles include Isabella in ENFERMA (virtual production), Rosalia/Leo in WEST SIDE STORY, Josie in Iron (regional premiere), Agnes in AGNES OF GOD, and Daniela in IN THE HEIGHTS. Sienna is a graduate of the University of North Texas College of Music. She gives love and thanks to her family, her partner, and her cats. @siennareally on all the things.

Production Team Bios Whitney LaTrice Coulter (Director) Actress.

Costumer. Theatre Educator. Flexible Grey Theatre Company Member. she/her.

OWOC. After earning her BFA in Acting and Directing from Sam Houston State University, she moved to the DFW Metroplex where she has been working as a multi-faceted artist on the professional theatre scene for almost 10 years. After a

brief 7 year stint in the corporate sector, she recently joined the Performing Arts Faculty at Ursuline Academy of Dallas.

Acting Credits: Cara in LIPSTICK and BRIDGES:LGBTQ (Flexible Grey), Lucy in DO NO HARM (Soul Rep), T’wana Jepson in A LOVE OFFERING (Kitchen Dog). Jubilee Theatre: SUNSET BABY (Nina), SEVEN GUITARS (Ruby), THE COLOR PURPLE (Olivia/Ensemble), BLACK BOY FLY (Vanessa), KNOCK ME A KISS (Yolande Du Bois) and COMPANY (Marta). Other local credits: Proper Hijinx: Adiel/Ruth in CARDBOARD PIANO and Emilie in THE SUBMISSION, Holly Burrell in FOXFIRE (Theatre 3), Echo Theatre: Sophie in RUINED and Adelaide Bell in HER SONG, Minnie in PARADE (Watertower), Myrlie Evers/Claudette in MISSISSIPPI G’DAMN (SDCC) and Pirate Queen in JONAH (Undermain).

Costume Design Credits: Ursuline Academy - INTO THE WOODS, Jubilee Theatre – HOW I GOT OVER, DA KINK OF MY HAIR, TO BE YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK, THE FIRST NOEL, and Nina Simone: FOUR WOMEN; Echo Theatre - HURRICANE DIANE and THE MONARCH (with Soul Rep). Directing/ AD: Funny You Don’t Act Like A Negro (Dir. Christie Vela - T3), HOW I GOT OVER (Dir. Khira Hailey - Jubilee), and WELL INTENTIONED WHITE PEOPLE (Staged Reading - Flexible Grey)

Jessica Ann Drayton (Lighting Designer).

Jessica works as a professional lighting and projection designer, assistant and programmer. Every production has a life of its own and she is happy that her lighting gets to help tell each and every unique story.

Her most recent works include designing lights for BRIDGES: SISTERS OF SALEM and projections for The Dallas Opera’s VIVA DIVA! CONCERT. She has recently assisted on Dallas Theater Center productions such as WORKING THE MUSICAL, SOMETHING GRIMM, and In the BLEAK MIDWINTER. I keep my work practical, relevant and creative! I could not continue to pursue my craft without the love and support of my friends and family (especially Jonathan David). Explore more of my work at JessicaAnnDrayton.com.

C. Balke (they/them) (Stage Manager) is honored to be stage managing their first Flexible Grey production. Balke is a stage manager, writer, and producer of theatre.

Some of their favorite projects have included stage managing a reading of THREE SECONDS (Union), stage managing a reading of STEDE BONNET (Theatre Three), and producing and writing for THE GUINEA PIG. Balke would like to thank the cast for all of their grace and wisdom and Whitney for being a fearless director.

Special thanks to Jessica Lemmons, Myrna Alicia Johnson, Elizabeth Kensek, Beatrice Mitchell, Anyika McMillan-Herod, Sarah Wisterman, Molly Dyer, Amanda Warren, Macey Pendergast, Sky Williams, Tevia Loeser, Sarah Powell, Abigail Rocha, Leslie McMurray, Trey Dickerson, Nicole Neely, Isabelle Culpepper

Flexible Grey Mission Statement Flexible Grey Theatre Company is a safe haven for emerging artists to stand together and create art which reflects voices that are often cast aside. With a focus on LGBTQ+ issues, minorities, and women, we strive to present accessible theatre in unconventional spaces and provide entertainment geared towards the millennial generation.

Flexible Grey Board Seth Johnson – Artistic Director Mandy Reichelt, Whitney LaTrice Coulter, Cameron Casey

The Elevator Project and ATTPAC In 2014, the AT&T Performing Arts Center created the Elevator Project to provide small, emerging and historically marginalized arts organizations and artists with a performance platform in the Dallas Arts District. It has evolved into an exciting, curated season of work stretching across genres,

with the projects chosen through a competitive process by a panel of arts professionals and advocates.

The Elevator Project is made possible by the support and partnership of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

The Center encourages small arts organizations and individual artists to take this opportunity to excite, entertain, challenge and stimulate.

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