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The Arts at CCBC presents

Airness

by Chelsea Marcantel
Directed by Brad Norris
 
CCBC Essex, F. Scott Black Theatre
 
Production Team
 
Lighting/Scenic Design
Terri Raulie
Technical Director
John Bakker
Costume Design
Jess Rassp
Stage Manager
Darian Grade

Assistant
Stage Manager
Ryan Carter

 
Sound Designer
Toni Oliver
 

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WARNING: Synthetic fog  and flashing lights are used during this performance.

ASL interpretation provided by CIRS/HASA

Airness is presented through special arrangement with
Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection
440 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016
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Directors Note

What is Airness???

This is a question that this show dances around and eventually comes to a fulfilling, if at times rambling definition for. Airness is a state of being, or maybe a state of mind, where you feel free enough from judgment to be your fullest self. To get lost in what you're doing and become consumed by the pure unbridled joy of it.

Sounds simple right? Until you try it. I would wager that most people reading this note right now would not feel comfortable standing in front of a group of strangers, and at the drop of a hat becoming physically and mentally uninhibited while that group of strangers judged you on a point system. Our play addresses this head on. Because it's an obvious thing that before you do something like that, you have to feel comfortable, welcomed, and safe. It requires a community that supports you, lifts you up, and cheers you on.

This show is fun and hilarious, but not for the reasons you might think coming in. We don't make fun of air guitar. We don't poke fun at any group of passionate offbeat or quirky people who do what they do for the love of it. We've talked throughout this production about fandoms, and nerdoms, and niche interests that can make you feel like an outcast when other people don't understand them, but can also make you feel seen when you are among your people. This show is about finding those families and connecting with your people in order to unlock the best version of yourself.

So, Airness is a goal, but one that takes a community that loves you and builds you up. You must feel safe and supported to achieve Airness. You must find your people, and your family. As theatre artists, we understand this and live this truth every time we step on stage, work on a design, or call a show and make a world come to life for an audience. This cast and crew have been that community for each other day in and out. I am so proud of them and the work they have done. So, when you watch this show, it's all Airness, from start to finish. And that freaking rocks.

Brad Norris
Director

Cast

Maddox Christenson

Shreddy Eddy
Jordan Ceasar-Scott

Golden Thunder
Dylan Villegas

Facebender
Jayline Figueroa

Cannibal Queen
Brittany Runk

The Nina
Kyle LaPosta

D Vicious
Asha Spence

Announcer/Sprite Exec/Hooded Figure

Creative Team

Chelsea Marcantel

Author
Brad Norris

Director
Terri Raulie

Scenic/Lighting Designer
Toni Oliver

Sound Designer
Jess Rassp

Costume Designer
Darian Grade

Stage Manager
Ryan Carter

Assistant Stage Manager
John Bakker

Interim Technical Director
Ashlyn Drinkard

Light Board Operator
Zoe Ingleton, Haxzian Tillman, Kim O'Donnell

Stage Crew
Sarah Joyce

Costume Crew
Darian Grade, Broadus Nesbitt, III, Shannon Santucci, Andrew Pfluger, Robert Noakes

Theatre Associates/Shop Staff
Students of THTR 131:Stagecraft Construction

Set Construction
Trent Haines-Hopper

Production Photographer
Julie Lewis

Production Coordinator

Meet the Company


Maddox Christenson (Shreddy Eddy)
Maddox is a General Studies Arts major at CCBC Essex. He will be making his first performance debut as Shreddy Eddy in CCBC's upcoming show, Airness. After graduating from CCBC, he plans on transferring to a four year school and pursuing a career in acting.
Jordan Ceasar-Scott (Golden Thunder)
Jordan is a first semester General Studies Art’s major at CCBC. He is featured in Airness as Golden Thunder. He is a graduate of Lansdowne High School where he performed in multiple shows such as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast, Scarecrow in The Wiz, Wadsworth in Clue, and Seaweed J. Stubbs in Hairspray. He also was a part of both the Lansdowne High Dance Company and Orchestral Ensemble. He also had the opportunity to work with the Hippodrome Foundation in various workshops and as a Counselor for Camp Hippodrome in summer of 2022 Jordan looks to take his talents to Atlanta, Georgia in the coming fall to continue his education while pursuing a career in acting and performance.
Dylan Villegas (Facebender)
Dylan is a Theatre Major at CCBC. He is appearing on stage for the very first time as Facebender in Airness. He has hopes of getting into the entertainment business one day.
Jayline Figueroa (Cannibal Queen)
Jayline is a second year student at CCBC Essex. She is so excited for her role as Cannibal Queen in Airness! You may have also seen Jayline in the fall productions last year, Barbecue as Adlene, and Small Mouth Sounds as Judy. Jayline is excited to show off all of her air guitar routines, and make the crowd hype!
Brittany Runk (The Nina)
Brittany is a theatre major at CCBC. This is her first time on the CCBC stage. She works with American Immersion Theatre. She has worked on numerous TV/ Film sets such as: Lioness on Peacock, Lady in the Lake coming to Apple TV, Dispatch 911 on A&E Network, and many more. She is a Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts graduate from the theatre magnet program. She has been Charlie Brown in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Artistic Synergy of Baltimore ), Cliton in The Liar (Patapsco HSCFA), Nick Fender in 80’s Prom (Patapsco HSCFA), Sue in Last Summer at Blue Fish Cove (Susquehanna University), and many more.
Kyle LaPosta (D Vicious)
Kyle is a theatre major at CCBC. He has been seen in other productions such as Godspell (Jesus), Matilda (Mr Wormwood), Into The Woods (Baker), Legally Blonde (Kyle), Newsies (Newsie), Sister Act (TJ), Barbecue (Maurice), Nutcracker (Nutcracker). He plans to further his career in musical theatre and would like to thank the crew and team for this opportunity.
Asha Spence (Announcer/Sprite Exec/Hooded Figure)
Asha is a Creative Writing major at CCBC. They teach and direct at Drama Learning Center in Columbia. This is their first show with CCBC.
Chelsea Marcantel (Author)

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Brad Norris (Director)
Brad is a Baltimore based Director, Fight Choreographer, Scenic Artist, Sound Designer, Production Manager, and nerd who is thrilled to be directing Airness at CCBC where he regularly serves at the Production Manager for the Performing Arts Department. He is also currently the Managing Director of Fells Point Corner Theatre, and GM for Planar Taxi Co., a D&D live play show. He is passionate about justice, representation, indigenous sovereignty, and centering non-straight-white-cis-male stories and opinions everywhere possible. He himself is a straight-white-cis-male, so this bio is about as much of his story as he is comfortable with you caring about. He loves his wife and kids and would be nowhere without them. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can hire Brad Norris.
Terri Raulie (Scenic/Lighting Designer)
Terri is an Assistant Professor in the Performing Arts and Humanities Department at CCBC. She holds a BFA and an MA in Theatre Design and Production from Montclair State University in New Jersey. Professional and regional credits include The Whole Theatre, The Hangar Theatre, and Playwright Horizons in New Jersey and New York. Locally, she has designed sets and/or lights for productions with Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre, Phoenix Festival Theatre, and the Baltimore School for the Arts.
Toni Oliver (Sound Designer)
After graduating CCBC in 2015, Toni (She/Her) moved on to running sound and lighting at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament for three years. She has spent the past few months touring the country to set up and run effects for cheerleading competitions. Toni would like to thank her friends and family for encouraging her to continue her craft and for all of their support. It means the world.
Jess Rassp (Costume Designer)
Jess (She/Her) is a Theatre Artist, Producer and Puppetry specialist who works as an independent artist with various theatre companies as a leader, designer, and puppet creator. In addition to intensive studies in theatre and fine arts, she received her B.A. in English Literature from Brandeis University. jessrasspdesign.com
Darian Grade (Stage Manager)
Darian is a graduate of CCBC. She appeared on stage in CCBC Spring Arts Festival 2021, Fall 2021 The Underpants, Spring 2022 Fabulation, Fall 2022 Small Mouth Sounds, and Spring 2023 Hotel Cassiopeia. She also appeared in Scam Artist at Truest Ethos Theatre Company. She is a graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts, where she performed in Of Gods and Men and worked on the production side for many productions including Pippin, The Nutcracker, Little Shop of Horrors, and many more. She’s excited to be stage managing again!
John Bakker (Interim Technical Director)
John is a filmmaker with iatse local 487 lending their skills in construction, props, and fabrication to The CCBC Essex Theatre for the first time. As a Local Baltimorean craftsperson and lifetime patron of Baltimore's theatres, they are proud to be assisting with the productions during the fall season at CCBC.

Special Thanks

Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis, CCBC President
Dr. Joaquin Martinez, Provost & Vice President of Instruction
Dr. R. Michael Walsh, Dean, School of Arts & Communication
Professor Nick VanHorn, Chair, Performing Arts and Humanities
Tommy Parlon, Arts Pathways Coordinator
Dr. Anne M. Lefter, Director of the Arts
Johanna Lawrence, Administrative Assistant, Arts
Cathy Kratovil
Communications Assistant, School of Arts & Communication
Michael Elspas, Designer, CCBC Creative Services
Marc Ershler, Campus Director, CCBC Essex
Moe Conn, Technical Director, CCBC Catonsville
Jason Randolph, Technical Director, CCBC Essex
Marc Smith, Technical Director, CCBC Dundalk
 

CCBC School of Arts and Communication

Dr. R. Michael Walsh, Dean Professor
Professor Will Niebauer, Chair, Arts and Design
Professor Nick VanHorn, Chair, Performing Arts and Humanities
Dr. Anne Lefter, Director of the Arts


The Arts at CCBC

Dr. Anne Lefter, Director of the Arts
Johanna Lawrence, Assistant to the Director
G. Maurice “Moe” Conn, Technical Director
Jason Randolph, Technical Director
Marc Smith, Technical Director
Nicole Buckingham Kern, Galleries Coordinator
Lisa Boeren, Box Office Manager
Eva Grove, Thom Purdy, Box Office Assistant
Cathy Kratovil, Communications Assistant
Brad Norris, Production Manager
Jessica Rassp, Resident Costumer


Theatre at CCBC

Julie Lewis, Coordinator, Faculty Director
Damon Krometis, Coordinator, Faculty Director
Terri Raulie, Faculty Designer
Precious B. Stone, Faculty Director
Jennifer Ring, Visiting Lecturer