X-Stacy 2013

presents

A BRIDGE PROJECT PRODUCTION

     

                    

                           

                   

                     

         

         

CAST Ben ..........................................................James Thomasson Stacy (his sister) .............................. Brittany Santariga Anne (his mother) .......................................Kellie Esling

Jenna (Stacy’s friend) ........................... Keely Williams Fergus (Jenna’s boyfriend) .................... Jayden Popik

Father Paul .................................................. John Goodson Zoe ................................................................. Joanne Renton Ensemble ......................................................Michael Doris

................................................................................... Brie Jurss .................................................................. Emma Lamberton

................................................. Badaidilaga Maftuh-Flynn ............................................................................Jesse Morgan ........................................................................ Brigitte Mullen ........................................................... Samara Sutton-Baker

........................................................................... Declan Tuttle

PRODUCTION

Director ............................................... Arminelle Fleming Stage Manager ....................Amba-Crystal Pummeroy

Lighting................................................ Arminelle Fleming ...................................................Amba-Crystal Pummeroy

Set Design/Construction.................... John Robertson ........................................................................... Robbie Esling

Production Assistant ..................................Kellie Esling

Prod Asst/Sound Operator ......... Anne-Marie Smith

Sound Design ............................................... Terri Brabon

Stacy’s Theme ‘Above the Sky’ from the album ‘Whisper’ by Elle Graham (available on iTunes)

______________________________________________ JAMES THOMASSON Ben

In 2012, James joined The Bridge Project and continues his training with the company in 2013 as well as taking on his first leading role for the company in X-STACY. James joined TheatreiNQ in 2010 after auditioning for the Richard III-Search for a King and Queen Talent Competition. He has appeared in the past three SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS productions including his break-out performance as Abraham Slender in THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR in 2011.

BRITTANY SANTARIGA Stacy ___________________________________________

Brittany is a current member of TheatreiNQ’s The Bridge Project and this is her third TheatreiNQ production, appearing in SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS’ productions of MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR and KING LEAR. Brittany has performed in many productions with PROPS YOUTH THEATRE including the recent ANNIE JR.

___________________________________________________KELLIE ESLING Anne

Kellie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts/Drama from James Cook University and joined Jean-Pierre Voos’ TROPIC LINE ensemble, in 1995. Kellie is the current Event Coordinator of SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS and received the Jean-Pierre Award for services to the event in 2011. A current Core Member of the TheatreiNQ ensemble, Kelle has appeared in KING LEAR (2012) & COSI (2011).

KEELY WILLIAMS Jenna_________________________________________________

Keely began performing at the age of 9, and has since featured in several productions with SLEEPING STAR PRODUCTIONS and PROPS YOUTH THEATRE, most recently as Grace in ANNIE JR. Keely is a graduate of ZANNII THEATRICAL STUDIOS and joins TheatreiNQ for the first time this year, undertaking studies as part of The Bridge Project 2013 and tackling the pivotal role of Jenna in X-STACY.

_________________________________________________ JAYDEN POPIK Fergus

Jayden joined the company in 2012 as part of The Bridge Project and continues his training with the company in 2013. In 2012, Jayden made his SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS debut as Sir Leon in the sell-out success KING LEAR and will appear in his first leading role for TheatreiNQ as Fergus in X-STACY.

JOHN GOODSON Father Paul ____________________________________________

John Goodson, known by most as ‘Goodo’, became part of the TROPIC LINE THEATRE ENSEMBLE under Jean-Pierre Voos in 1996, beginning a turbulent, exciting and enlightening relationship with theatre (and more specifically JP) that will last well into the future. Goodo is a teacher, puppeteer and musician; he has composed music for a number of theatre productions for JCU and JUTE, and is a regular mainstay at Palm Creek Folk Festival with his band THE SEXIES, which he describes as progressive punk psychedelic funk. Goodo has appeared in many TheatreiNQ productions, most recently as Falstaff in MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Buckingham in RICHARD III, Pistol in HENRY V, Costard in LOVE’S LABOURS LOST and notable roles in OTHELLO, HENRY IV PART 2, AS YOU LIKE IT and TAMING OF THE SHREW.

__________________________________________________ JOANNE RENTON Zoe

Joanne is a member of TheatreiNQ’s The Bridge Project and in 2012 appeared in the SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS production of KING LEAR as well as taking on the role of Director’s Assistant. Also in 2012, Joanne appeared as a puppetteer in PUNCH AND JUDY, Miss Hanigan in ANNIE JR and continues her studies with The Bridge Project in 2013."

__________________________________ BRIE JURSS Understudy/Ensemble

Brie makes her debut for TheatreiNQ in X-STACY’s Ensemble. She appeared in PROPS YOUTH THEATRE’s, THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE in the role of Mr Beaver.

Brie participated in Townsville’s 2012 FESTIVAL OF ONE ACT PLAYS, where she was awarded Best Female Actress Junior and the Karen Vane Memorial Bursary. X-STACY will be her last performance in Townsville before she heads down south to further her acting studies at the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba.

MICHAEL DORIS Ensemble ______________________________________________

Michael is proud to be part of another TheatreiNQ production, his first as the Marquess of Dorset in 2010’s RICHARD III. Michael performed in Townsville Grammar School's SWEENEY TODD and THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS and was awarded the 2009 Regional Medal for Musical Theatre by the Trinity College of London. Last year, he produced his own production of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which earned a terrific response from audiences of all ages. Later this year, Michael hopes to complete an Associate Performance Diploma with the Trinity College, and is excited to embark on his fourth year of medicine at JCU.

________________________________________ EMMA LAMBERTON Ensemble

Emma is currently studying a Bachelor of New Media Arts majoring in Contemporary Theatre at JCU. In 2012, Emma took a placement with TheatreiNQ on their production of WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING and hasn’t looked back, making her stage debut with the company in SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS’ KING LEAR, and continues her training in 2013 as a member of TheatreiNQ’s The Bridge Project. Emma appeared in Townsville Grammar School's THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS in 2009 and studied Speech and Drama in Rockhampton with Alice Hare.

BADAIDILAGA MAFTUH-FLYNN Ensemble ____________________________

Badaidilaga was a part of TheatreiNQ’s The Bridge Project 2012 and made his SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS debut in 2012’s KING LEAR. Badai has been studying acting for years with LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS and also with Fiona Perry. Aside from his interest in theatre, Badai has a passion for magic and comedy. Badai is part of THE COMEDY GENERATION in Townsville.

______________________________________________ JESSE MORGAN Ensemble

This is Jesse’s 4th production with TheatreiNQ appearing in SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS’ productions as a soldier in 2009’s HENRY V, Alderman in 2010’s RICHARD III and Winoc in 2012’S KING LEAR. Also in 2012 Jesse took on a puppeteering role in PUNCH & JUDY. Jesse is delighted to once again be a part of a TheatreiNQ production.

BRIGITTE MULLEN Ensemble ___________________________________________

Brigitte is a newcomer to TheatreiNQ making her debut in X-STACY. Brigitte is in her 2nd year Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery at JCU. Studying Speech and Drama with Sister Kerry at The Magic House, Brigitte quickly developed a love of the Dramatic Arts, particularly Musical Theatre and Shakespeare. Brigitte was a member of PROPS YOUTH THEATRE and performed in The Cathedral School’s productions of THE WEDDING SINGER and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

__________________________________ SAMARA SUTTON-BAKER Ensemble

Samara is excited to be making her TheatreiNQ debut in X-STACY. Samara has keenly participated in many LA LUNA YOUTH ARTS projects over the years. A student at The Cathedral School, Samara appeared as Helena in their production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM in 2011and has since received THE TRINITY COLLEGE OF LONDON’s Most Promising Drama Student Award at last year’s Townsville Eisteddfod.

DECLAN TUTTLE Ensemble _____________________________________________

Declan is excited to return to the stage after a 6 year hiatus, as an ensemble member for TheatreiNQ’s production of X-STACY. His passion has always been the stage and although following school he was seduced by the field of medicine, he returns to the stage as a Dr and fledgling actor. He hopes his life changing experience under director Arminelle Fleming translates into an ongoing relationship with theatre.

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