FROM THE DIRECTOR
I never cease to be inspired by artists. There is a specific kind of magic in watching a cast take an event from 1793 and find its heartbeat in 2026.
As we dissected the identities of these four extraordinary women, we remained open to the lessons they had to teach us. We searched for "enlightenment" on how to navigate our own fractured history, hoping for a roadmap. What we found wasn't a set of instructions, but a spirit: resilience. These women face impossible choices in an impossible time. They are flawed, they are scared, and they are remarkably human. Through them, we discovered that comradery is its own form of revolution. They pushed through the fear so that we might have the courage to do the same. Thank you for joining us in this "dream" of history—may it leave you a little more ready to fight for your own story.
-JOSIE SEID, DIRECTOR
Biographies in Alphabetical Order
Jewel DeVyldere, she/her (Charlotte Corday), is a junior at the University of Portland majoring in Psychology and Theatre Arts. Some other notable roles from her time at UP include The Thanksgiving Play as an Ensemble/ Understudy, Scrooge in VHS Christmas Carol, and gasp! another Charlotte (and Kitty) in Pride and Prejudice. Jewel also works as secretary for UP’s Playhouse Theatre club, a Resident Assistant for HagTy, and a researcher for the CHIRP lab investigating religion and power. She’s super excited to show you the gorgeously complex world of these very real, very influential women. She’d also like to thank the family members who are currently looking at the program to see if they get a shout out. Y’all are great :)
Zoe Thyrza Diao, she/her (Ensemble / U.S.), is a junior Biology and Theater double major with a Neuroscience Studies minor from Las Vegas, NV. She has been in theatre since her freshman year of high school, and you may have seen her onstage as Dee Dee Allen in The Prom or as Maya in TBA. In the free time she has, she is heavily involved in FASA sa UP as their PCN Co-Chair and is preparing for the 12th Annual Pilipino Cultural Night on April 11. The Revolutionists has given a wonderful opportunity for Zoe to not only work on her craft but also to ask you to look
at this story through modern eyes. We are asked to speak up and against injustice in our communities, especially as our world becomes more and more troubled. Please spread awareness, kindness, compassion, and empathy. Free Palestine always, ICE out, and don’t settle for the story they’re giving out. Enjoy the show!
Laya Duguid, she/her (Olympe de Gouges), is a senior Political Science major and Theater minor from Royse City, Texas. You may have seen her on stage for The Effect, Forefolk (devised show), or most recently as Alicia in Larissa Fasthorse’s The Thanksgiving Play. This is her last on-stage role at UP, she is grateful to the few who have supported and helped her grow as an artist during her time here. Especially Josie Seid and Andy Christensen, thank you. She is grateful to be apart of women’s revolution play where women of color are a pivotal part of the story, when we’re usually fighting to be heard, and as you’ll see, the fight is never over.
Sadie Dunlap, she/her (Ensemble / U.S.), is a first-year Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Theater. The Revolutionists will be her mainstage acting debut at the University of Portland, having previously been Assistant Stage Manager for The Thanksgiving Play, and she is involved with the UP Playhouse Theater as well. She is so grateful for this opportunity with such wonderful people, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Symone Fielder, she/they (Marianne Angelle). Assistant Hall Director of Mehling, Non-Profit Management UP Grad Student, Center Point, TX, McMurry University.
Olive Huxley, she/her (Assitant Stage Manager), is a freshman Communication and Theater double major and is super excited to be apart of this awesome show! Last semester she was in both shows and is grateful for the experience to work on the other side as an ASM. Enjoy the show!
Casey James, she/they (Production Assistant), is a veritable toolbox of an artist, and is very happy to be serving as Production Technician for The Revolutionists. Casey has worked in several theaters in Portland and was most recently seen as Jaxton in UP Theater’s The Thanksgiving Play and will be playing Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief later this spring.
Jae R. Josias, she/her (Dramaturg), is a senior Communications and Theater major who's excited to share this story with an audience! She is a first gen Haitian American and holds this play close to her heart. Excited to share the space with you all, Jae hopes for everyone to find nuance in the stories of these women in contrast to how they've been historically depicted. Enjoy!
Judah Frijole Juárez, she/her (Sound Design), is excited to be sound designing again this season. Previously at UP she created the sound design for These Shining Lives, Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, and a devised version of Pride and Prejudice. When she is not working in the theatre, she is
working as a live sound engineer on campus and around Portland. She is studying Arts Administration and Spanish.
Larry Larsen, he/him (Lighting Design), has been the scenic and lighting design faculty for the University’s Theater Program for 32 years. Larry has served as the Chair of the Department of Performing and Fine Arts, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and is currently the Director of the Theater Program. Larry’s design work for last year included the lighting for The Effect and Pride and Prejudice. Larry has been working professionally as a scenic and lighting designer in Portland since 1988 when he moved to town to be the Design Associate for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival – Portland. His current design work included Triangle and In Clay at Broadway Rose Theatre Co., and Highland Hearth for Portland Revels where he has been the resident scenic designer since 2001. Over the years he has designed shows at Lakewood Theatre Company, Artists Repertory Theatre, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, Oregon Children’s Theatre, Northwest Children’s Theatre, Mocks Crest Light Opera for which he was the Producing Artistic Director, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival/ Portland. He has an MFA in Theatre Design from the University of Washington.
Annalie Nachreiner, she/her (Ensemble / U.S.), is a sophomore history major with a minor in theatre. She was previously seen in New Works, New Voices and is thrilled to be involved in another production! When she's not doing theatre or absorbed in her assigned readings, Annalie spends time playing piano; sewing; and leading La Mesa Redonda, the Spanish
conversation club on campus. She is incredibly thankful for her parents and sister for supporting her journey and encouraging her to engage with her passions.
Gregory Pulver, he/him (Costume Design) is a professor of costume design, make up and choreography for the University of Portland Performing and Fine Arts Department and a Resident Artists at Artists Repertory Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Gregory is also the inaugural director for The Center for Gender and Sexuality which offers programing, support and resources for students, staff and faculty across campus. Gregory continues to participate as a featured artist for the Valdez Theater Conference each year in Valdez, Alaska. Gregory holds an MFA in costume design and choreography from Humboldt State University, CA. He is the 1993 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Costume Design Winner for his work on Three Penny Opera. Among designing both sets and costumes for Bag and Baggage Theatre, and costumes for Broadway Rose Theatre and Corrib Irish Theatre, and designs for Artists Repertory Theatre which include The Hombres, Small Mouth Sounds, The Humans, Tribes, Broomstick, Cuba Libre, Foxfinder.
Zora Richardson, she/they (Assistant Stage Manager), is a senior Theater and Arts Administration major with a Music minor. Previous credits include: Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Sunstone Theater), Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice (University of Portland), and Angie in The Prom (University of Portland). Zora spends their summers galavanting around the Portland parks with Original Practice Shakespeare Festival. She is a lover of RuPaul’s Drag Race, fancy espresso drinks, and solving Connections in one go.
Josie Seid, she/her (Director), is a multihyphenate theater maker who has been involved in some aspect of theater creation
since her high school days in Cincinnati Ohio. As an actor, Josie has appeared in several productions regionally; most recently with Shaking the Tree theater in Blood Wedding and Fucking A. Her portrayal of Louise in PassinArts Seven Guitars won her a best supporting performer award in the 2024 Broadway World awards. Musical credits include, Jack’s Mother in Into the Woods, the ensemble of Hairspray and Trix the Aviatrix in the Drowsy Chaperone, all with Broadway Rose. She also brought Lola to life in the world premiere Cottonwood in the Flood as part of the Vanport Mosiac Festival. Some of her favorite roles include Viney in The Miracle Worker and Dido in An Octoroon, both with Artists Rep.; where she is a resident artist. She was a member of the Drammy Award Winning ensemble of Brother Sister Plays with Portland Playhouse. She is an international arts envoy for the United States and has performed in both Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, representing the United States in the International CIFCET Theater Festival. Josie is a member of the LineStorm Playwrights collective, where she’s produced several working in partnership; as well as Artists Reps Playwrights group, Squabble and Throb. She’s so excited for this collaboration with Sara Jean Accuardi, of Fezziwig’s Fortune, at Twilight Theater.
Parielle Shapard, she/her (Stage Manager), is a second year Theatre major with a minor in Psychology. From Camas/Vancouver Washington, she is a graduate from Vancouver School of Arts and Academics. This will be her sixth show at University of Portland, having previously loved Assistant Directing and Assistant Stage Managing in previous productions. When she is not in class or rehearsals, she works in UP’s Costume Shop as a Costume Studio Assistant. The Revolutionists is her first time as an official Stage Manager at UP and she is grateful to the production team, cast and crew for making this show such a wonderful
experience. She also feels compelled to thank her friends and family, but especially her sister Sophia, to whom she would not have been brave enough to be in theater without. Parielle hopes you leave the show loving it as much as she does!
Lily Wride, she/her (Ensemble / U.S.), is a second year Social Work major with a minor in Music and Psychology. The Revolutionists will be her second show at University of Portland, having previously acted in Pride and Prejudice and been a technician for VHS Christmas Carol and The Effect. When not spending her time with the theater program, she is involved in University of Portland's Bel Canto Choir and she also works at the Athletic Box Office. It has been a pleasure getting to work on The Revolutionists with an amazing cast and crew. Enjoy the show!
