Light Chasers with cloud cult
1/24 Fri.7:30pm
Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:30 pm
Light Chasers with Cloud Cult
Friday, January 24, 2025
LIGHT CHASERS CAST
Grace Chastain, Nicholas Thacker, Mai Lim, Molly Morgan, Stokley Morgan, Megan Williamson, Sarah Tanton, Mason Rice, Audrey Hutton, Molly Morgan, Carl Homer Janes, Marti Newbold, Wren Peoples and DJ Williams
CLOUD CULT
Shannon Frid-Rubin: Violin
Jeremy Harvey: Drums
Craig Minowa: Singer/songwriter, guitar
Shawn Neary: Bass, Banjo, Trombone
Sarah Perbix: Keyboard, French horn, Trumpet
Scott West: Live Painter
Daniel Zamzow: Cello, Mandola
Jeff Johnson: Audio Engineer
ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL TEAM
Light Chasers Story
Jayme McGahan, Ashlee Wasmund, and Liz Borom
Director
Ashlee Wasmund
Choreographer
Ashlee Wasmund and Liz Borom
Scenic Designer
Scott Ashley
Lighting Designer
David Reingold
Assistant Lighting Designer
Ben Howard
Costume Designer
Ashlee Wasmund and Liz Borom
Projectionist
Logan Wallace
Production Stage Manager
Marshall Lee Smith Jr.
Assistant Stage Manager
Tim Becze
Bardo Arts Center Tech Team
Anabel Gutierrez, Autumn Thompson, Casey Moore, Evelyn Pavey, Nic Denman, Zoe Taylor
Warnings/Info
No photography, videography, or recordings of any kind is permitted. This performance is 60 minutes without an intermission. This performance will include the use of strobe, flashing lights, and haze.
By entering Western Carolina University’s campus you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped, and you authorize Western Carolina University the unqualified right to take pictures and or recordings of you and grant the perpetual right to take your likeness, image, photo without compensation, for broadcast or use in any medium. This production is inspired by Cloud Cult’s 2010 album, Light Chasers.
About Light Chasers
We’re born, we grow together, we triumph, we lose, we fall apart, we mourn, we resolve, and then we depart. This is our collective journey. But is there more? This singularly unique production tells the story of one couple’s life together, from childhood to marriage, sorrow and reconciliation, and ultimately to departure, through the beloved art rock band, Cloud Cult’s, 2010 concept album, Light Chasers, performed live by the band during the performance. Told through dance, movement, lights, music, and imagery, this beautiful and affirming piece finds joy in loss. Produced with permission and in partnership with Cloud Cult and in collaboration with Calliope Stage Company This performacne was originally written by Jayme McGahan, Ashlee Wasmund, and Liz Borom, and produced in 2018 by the WCU School of Stage and Screen..
About Cloud Cult
Cloud Cult’s philosophical lyrics and indie-chamberrock sound has been lauded by critics as “insane genius” (Pitchfork) and “an invocation of the lifeforce” (New York Times). Hailed as one of the Top 10 Green Bands by Rolling Stone, Cloud Cult has a history of bucking the mainstream music industry in favor of independently releasing music via their environmentally-conscious record label Earthology Records.
Cloud Cult began as Craig Minowa’s solo studio project after the unexpected loss of his son and has grown with an evolving lineup of string, brass, and rock musicians. Known for incorporating live painting into their concerts, Cloud Cult were dubbed by Wall Street Journal as pioneers of multimedia artistry.
Breaking with the recent history of orchestral folk singles that have landed Cloud Cult’s music at the top of college radio charts (including three songs landing in The Current’s Hall of Fame), Cloud Cult is set to release a high energy ambient indie rock album, in August of 2024 with singles debuting in May. The album, entitled Alchemy Creek, was written and recorded in a tiny home in the middle of deep Wisconsin woods by Minowa in isolation over the course of two years.
Cloud Cult’s extensive catalogue also includes 10 full-length studio albums, Unplug (a live album and film), No One Said It Would Be Easy (a feature length documentary film), Stories From the Road (a series of short films), and their album turned feature film, The Seeker – (starring Josh Radnor & Alex McKenna – which landed on Entertainment Weekly’s Must List). Cloud Cult’s most recent album, Metamorphosis (2022), was written and composed for performance with the Minnesota Orchestra and included three sold out shows at Minnesota Orchestra Hall, in the fastest ticket sale in the venue’s history.
In addition, the band’s green efforts are unmatched. Minowa created the band’s own Earthology Records to help green the music industry and codeveloped the first 100% postconsumer recycled CD packaging in the U.S. market. The band began zero net greenhouse gas practices for tours long before it was trendy and their merchandise is 100% postconsumer recycled or made of certified organic materials. On top of that, Cloud Cult has planted several thousand trees to absorb the band’s CO2 output, their studio is powered by solar power and built partially from reclaimed wood and recycled plastic and they donate heavily to projects that build wind turbines as revenue generators on Native American Reservations.
From a cabin studio in the middle of the woods, Minowa has been releasing a steady stream of weekly Cloud Cult “self-help” songs and videos exclusive to its Patreon base over the last 5 years, ranking the band as one of the top content creators on the platform.
The common thread through what Cloud Cult does as a creative collective is their uplifting message and continual celebration of life, love, and catharsis through music as medicine.
About Calliope Stage Company
Calliope Stage is passionate about bringing the transformative power of theatre to the Jackson County community. Founded in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Calliope Stage is committed to creating accessible and innovative platforms for theatrical productions and arts education. Drawing inspiration from the rich creative potential of the region, the organization seeks to tell new stories and foster artistic expression.
Through a remarkable partnership with Cloud Cult and Bardo Arts Center, Calliope Stage is delighted to present Light Chasers once again to the community. To learn more about their educational opportunities and upcoming productions, visit their website at calliopestage.com. Whether a lifelong theatre enthusiast or someone seeking a new way to connect with the arts, Calliope Stage aims to inspire, engage, and create unforgettable experiences for individuals and families alike.
LIGHT CHASERS CAST
Molly Morgan | She
MollyMorganisaprofessionaldancerwithadiverserangeof performanceexperience Shehasbeenfeaturedinworkssuch asReconstructChoreographyExpo(2022,2024),TurnBack TimeandTheCitywithBurlapSakkDanceCompany(2024, 2023),andFiveMoreMinuteswithRISKContemporaryDance Company(2024).Additionally,MollyhasperformedinprojectswithLizBorom& AbbaParrott,DanceMinistryTV,andAirrianaTaunnua.Sheisacurrentmember ofRISKCompany(seasons2&3)andhasperformedattheDCTapFestival(2024).
DJ Williams | He
DJwasbornandraisedinCharlotte,NC,butthemountainsof NChavebecomehissecondhome.HeisagraduateofWestern CarolinaUniversityandisexcitedtoreturnhomeforthis incredibleopportunity.DJhasbeendancingprofessionallyfor 10years,gettinghisfirstbreakinCherokee,NC,attheoutdoor dramaUntoTheseHills.Hehassincebecometheresidentchoreographerforthe production.Hispassionforthearts,teaching,andchildrenhasledhimto numerousspaceswherehecansharethatpassionwithothers.
Wren Peoples | Child
WrenPeoplesisastudentand9yearsold.Shehasalovefor performingandiscurrentlyinherfifthyearofdanceatTriple ThreatPerformingArtsAcademy,whereshehasstudiedmany differentformsofdance.Afterattendingsummertheater campwithCalliopeStage,Wren’sinterestinactinggrewand sheisthrilledforthisopportunitytoshowcasehertalents.Wrenisthedaughter ofWillandRubyPeoplesofSylvaandGriffin’sbigsis!
Marti Newbold | Her
MartiNewboldisexcitedtobepartofanothercreative collaborationwithCalliopeStage.Shewaslastseenintherole of“Ruth”inMawMaw’sRecipe,partofthe2024CalliopeStage Shorts:IntheKitchen.Otherrolesinclude“Gramma Mountain”inCalliopeCampfireStories:WomenoftheBlue Smoke,“Edie”inHerLastExpedition(StagedReading)and“Darlene”inWhittler’s Bench(StagedReading).
Carl Jaynes | Him
CarlH.JaynesisanIllinoisnativeandagraduateofthetheater programatNorthwesternUniversity.Hehasbeenanactorin CindyCooper’sawardwinning“WordsofChoice”company since2006presenting“dynamicpro-choicetheater”around theUS.Recentrolesinclude:Clayton/ClayinStillDancethe Stars,byJaymeMcGann,ChicagoDramatistsTheater;Constable Warren/ProfessorWillard,OurTown,PendragonTheater,SaranacLake,NY. FormerlythegeneralmanagerforAmericanPlaceTheatreandEnsembleStudio Theater,helivesinNYCandforthepasttwodecadeshasspentmostofhistime workingintheproductionandadministrativeareasoftheOff-Broadwaytheater scene
FIRST ENSEMBLE
Grace Chastain
GraceChastainearnedherBAinEnglish/ProfessionalWriting atWesternCarolinaUniversitywhilesimultaneously continuingherdanceeducationthroughtechniqueand choreographyclassesattheuniversity.Gracereceivedher dancetrainingfromTripleThreatPerformingArtsAcademy underValerieTissue,whereshenowworksasaninstructorandaward-winning competitionchoreographer.
Nicholas Thacker | He/Him
OriginallyfromBaltimore,Marylandandraisedin Atlanta,Georgia,NicholasreceivedtheirBachelorofFineArts degreefromTheUniversityofAlabamainDanceandCreative Mediain2021onafulldancescholarship Aftergraduating, NicholasmovedtoBirminghamwheretheyhadthe opportunitytoperforminThe2022WorldGamesBirmingham,televised worldwide!TheyhaveperformedintheAlabamaMusicAwards,haveadjudicated prelimsforMissAlabama,andhaveadjudicatedandbackstagemanagedfor nationaldancecompetitions NicholasrecentlymovedtoAtlanta,Georgiaandis onfacultyastheacrobaticdanceinstructoratDancemakersofAtlanta.Nicholas isexcitedtoseewhatthefutureholds!
Mai Lim
MaiLim,20,attendsGeorgiaStateUniversitymajoringin exercisescience Maihasdancedinaprofessionalshow, Moments,producedbyLizBoromandAbbaParrotinAtlanta, GAaswellasperformedintheReconstructExhibitioninLos Angelas,CAfor3yearsandAtlantathispastyearforvarious choreographers.ShehasrecentlyperformedforFEIDatCopaAmerica’sopening ceremonyinAtlanta.ShecurrentlyteachesatTumbleN’Danceandaroundthe AtlantaandNorthGAarea.Inaddition,sheiscurrentlyworkingwithPlatinum NationalDanceasaproassistantsince2022.
Stokley Morgan
StokleyisanalumnaofTumble'NDancewithover18yearsof danceexperience Shehasalwayshadanartisticpassionthat flowsoutofanythingshetakeson.Stokleyiscurrentlya professionaldancerwithAtlanta-basedcompanyBurlapSakk DanceCompany.Shehasperformedinseveralprofessional full-lengthshowsandrecentlyperformedintheReconstructExhibitioninboth Hollywood,CAandAtlantawiththechoreographyofLizBorom.Hermostrecent performancewasHeartstringswithAriannaTauanuu.Stokleyalsohasapassion andloveforteachingdance.ShecurrentlyworksatTumble'NDanceandco-owns PikeCountyDanceAcademyalongsidehermom
Megan Williamson
MeganWilliamsonisanalumnaofTumble‘NDanceandhas over24yearsofexperienceinallstylesofdance.Sheisalsoan alumdancerofGottaDanceAtlantaandownerofBurlapSakk ProfessionalDanceCompany.Shehasapassionforteachingas wellasperformingandenjoysbeinganinstructoratPikeDance AcademyandCarla’sDanceFactory.Shehasperformedinmanyprofessional showsincluding,mostrecently,HeartstringswithMissAiriannaTauanuuand ReconstructinAtlantawithMissLizBorom Meganhasalsoperformedinthe musicvideofor“Skin”bytheartistPrisca Sheisthrilledtobeperforminginthis amazingproductionofLightChasers!
Sarah Tanton
SarahTantonwasborninHouston,TXandraisedinDothan, AL Sarahhasdancedfor16yearsandspent10yearsinthe competitioncircuit.Sarahcanbeenseeninseveralseries, includingseasons2and4ofStrangerThings.ThisisSarah’s firstyearasaprofessionalwithAlabamaDanceWorks professionalcompanyaswellasworkingasaProApprenticewithPlatinum NationalDanceCompetition.Sheisveryexcitedtobeapartofthisshow!
Mason Rice
MasonRiceisabuddingyoungdancerfromGeorgia.Hehas participatedinmanydifferentartformsallacrosstheU.S. FromsingingatCarnegieHalltonationaldancecompetitions intheSouth,hehasdonesomuch.Startingat12,hequicklyfell inlovewithdance.Helaterwouldjoinhisfirstprofessional company,BurlapSakk Wherehehasperformedasaleadin2shows,TurnBack TimeandDrowning.Healsohasalonglistoftheatreproductions,notably includinghisroleasBeastinBeautyandtheBeastandleadchoreographerfor HMV’sproductionofHowtoSucceedinBusiness.Hewantstothankhisfamily andfriendsforalwayssupportinghim.
Audrey Hutto
AudreyHuttoissoexcitedtobeapartofLightChasers!Shehas aBAinDancefromKennesawStateUniversity Herprofessional danceworkincludesDisney’sDescendants:TheRiseofRed, ReconstructinbothLosAngelesandAtlanta,andDreamBigger SpectacularwithEntertainmentPlusProductions.
SECOND ENSEMBLE
Lily Luopa
LilyLuopaisaSMHSgraduatewith10yearsofdance experience.ShedancedatTripleThreatDanceAcademyand hasayearofexperienceatBCA.Dancehasalwaysbeenher passion,awayofcommunicatingwithoutusingwords,anda waytoconnectwithothers Shehascompetedinmanydance competitions,performedinBCA’sTheNutcracker,andwasrecentlycastasa mainroleinashortfilmtitledKatharsis.
Kasen Walker
KasenWalkeriscurrentlyobtaininghisBFAinMusicalTheatre atWesternCarolinaUniversity Eversinceayoungage,hehas beendrawntomovementandtheartofdancing.Inmiddle school,hefinallytookthestepstopursuedanceseriously,and therestwashistory.Hehashelddanceleadershiproles, includingdancecaptainandchoreographerforvariousshows.Youcancatchhim dancingontheBardostageagainthisspringasLeadingPlayerinPippin!Kasenis eternallygratefultohisfamilyandfriendsfortheirendlesssupport.Enjoythe show!
Riley Ready
RileyReadyisaWCUmusicaltheatrestudentwithover10 yearsofdanceexperience Dancewaswhatfirstsparkedjoy andhelpedherdiscoverherlovefortheatre.Shehasheld danceleadershiproles,includingdancecaptainand choreographerforvariousshows.Youcancatchherdancing ontheBardostageagainthisspringasFastradainPippin!Rileyextendsher heartfeltgratitudetoherfamilyandfriendsfortheirunwaveringsupport.Enjoy theshow!
ARTISTIC AND TECH TEAM
Ashlee Wasmund | Director and Choreographer: Ashlee Wasmund is the Founding Artistic Director of Calliope Stage, a Resident Artist with New Light Theater Project in NYC, an Associate Professor in the School of Stage & Screen, and works professionally around the country as a director. Favorite recent projects include: Light Chasers; The Lion (Idaho, Oregon); Ride an Old Paint (Off-Broadway); Hitler’s Tasters (Off-Broadway, Edinburgh, LA, Chicago); My 80-YearOld Boyfriend (Arizona, Idaho, Ohio); and Narnia: the Musical (upcoming, Houston).
Liz Borom | Choreographer: Liz Borom began her career in television and theater before pursuing dance. She has trained extensively in all styles and studied at notable programs and studios across the US. With over 25 years of professional experience, Liz has performed in commercials, film, and with contemporary companies nationwide. Currently she is the Executive Creative director for Platinum National Dance and the Southeast Coordinator for Reconstruct Exhibition. She is also an award winning freelance choreographer, a freelance master dance educator, and an adjunct dance professor at Western Carolina University.
Scott Ashley | Scenic Designer: Scott Ashley is the Technical Director and Production Manager for Bardo Arts Center. Scott has designed or production managed at such institutions as Florida Grand Opera, Orlando Repertory Theatre, NASA T.V., Lincoln Center Festival, and Lincoln Center Institute where he worked with such groups as Juilliard Drama, NY City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Pilobolus and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He is the conceiver and co-creator of Seeing Sound, an original production produced by the Bardo Arts Center. Scott holds an MFA in Lighting and Set Design from Florida State University.
David Reingold (he/him) | Lighting Designer: David is an Atlanta-based designer and dancer, thrilled to be making his North Carolina debut with such a cool project! David frequently designs for companies including Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, Atlanta Contemporary Dance Company, ALA Dance, and Monica Hogan Danceworks among many others.
He also performs with The Rhythm Keepers tap dance company under the direction of Kyme Hersi-Sallid. Davidreingold.net
Ben Howard | Assistant Lighting Designer: Ben is a sophomore at Western Carolina Studying Entertainment Design and Technology through the School of Stage and Screen as well as Business Management through the College of Business. After Light Chasers, Ben will be designing the lighting for “Boeing Boeing”, produced by the School of Stage and Screen this February.
Logan Wallace | Projectionist: Logan has established an exciting career as a theatrical designer and technician. Logan has designed for institutions such as the Smoky Mountain Center for the Arts, Western Carolina University, Calliope Stage, Cherokee Central Schools and many more. Notable productions include Shrek the Musical, Violet and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Logan is currently on staff at the Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University as the performance hall’s Lead Technician.
Marshall Lee Smith Jr. | Production Stage Manager: Marshall was recently appointed the Atlanta Regional Representative for the Stage Manager’s Association! Select Credits: A Christmas Carol (Alabama Shakespeare Festival) The Preacher’s Wife, Fat Ham, Tale of Two Cities, A Christmas Carol, The Wondrous Realities of Jasmine StarrKidd (Alliance Theatre); Cats, West Side Story (City Springs Theatre Company); The Color Purple, Cinderella (Aurora Theatre Company); Dreamgirls, Black Nativity (Dominion Entertainment Group). Marshall would like to thank God, his fiancée, family & friends for supporting the arts. @PSM_Marshall | MarshallSmithSM.com
Tim Becze (he/him) | Assistant Stage Manager: Born and raised in Indiana, Tim went to college for lighting design but soon got involved in many areas of theater making. Aside from management, Tim loves to paint and has constantly worked as a Scenic Artist throughout the east coast and NYC.
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