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| Presented by Jarrott Productions | ||
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David R. Jarrott |
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Natalie D. Garcia |
Janelle Buchanan |
David Kroll |
| DEATHTRAP is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com) | ||
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This project has been financed in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
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Who's Who
Cast
Creative Team
Meet the Artists
Jarrott Productions: SEMINAR; Trinity Street Players: THE CHRISTIANS; Austin Shakespeare: MERCHANT OF VENICE, INDIAN INK, HAMLET, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, WINTER'S TALE, AS YOU LIKE IT; Ground Floor Theatre: RAIN FALLS SPECIAL ON ME; Theatre Synesthesia: THE BRUTES (DIRECTED BY) MARFA LIGHTS, KILL DEVIL HILLS, PONTIAC FIREBIRD VARIATIONS, BUTCHER HOLLER HERE WE COME, STATIC; Street Corner Arts: GREAT GOD PAN, BULL; Bottle Alley Theatre: WRAITH RADIO. Cofounder and Artistic Director of Theatre Synesthesia. BFA in Acting from Texas State University.
Natalie D. Garcia was last seen in JP shows THE PACT (2022) & SIGNIFICANT OTHER (2018). Natalie has also had the pleasure of working with Street Corner Arts, Filigree Theater, Bottle Alley, Different Stages, and is a ColdTowne regular with her improv troupes The Rendezvous (performing every Friday at 7:00pm!) & Dr. Jack. When she’s not onstage (or onscreen with Ben Affleck in Robert Rodriguez’s HYPNOTIC) Natalie enjoys spending time with her lovely, supportive family.
Kyle Irion is an actor, writer, and improviser from Waxahachie, Texas. Kyle is proud to be a part of this production, his first with Jarrott Productions. Primarily an improviser, Kyle currently performs in weekly improv comedy shows at Fallout Theater and ColdTowne Theater. His notable scripted roles include Kyle Reese in TERMINATOR: THE MUSICAL and Tad Theaterman in SEX, AKA WEINERS AND BOOBS. In 2022, he wrote, produced and performed in GETTING INSIDE AN ACTOR: WITH J. GYLLENHAAL at Fallout Theater. He has performed at Austin Sketch Fest, Big Little Comedy Fest, and the Denver Improv Festival. Kyle can also be seen in the short WE FORGOT ABOUT THE ZOMBIES, which was featured at SXSW 2023’s Midnight Shorts.
Janelle is a company member with Jarrott Productions and is on their Advisory Board. With Jarrott Productions: LIFESPAN OF A FACT, THE FROG PRICE, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, THE HERD. Other theatres and companies: Over 80 productions, including DOUBT, AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, DIVIDING THE ESTATE, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, THE GRAPES OF WRATH, A DELICATE BALANCE, THE LARAMIE PROJECT, MACBETH, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, PRESENT LAUGHTER, LOVE AND INFORMATION, AH! WILDERNESS and BLEACHER BUMS, to list a few. In addition, Janelle has many film, industrial and print credits.
ZACH: ROE (Man 3), TERRA NOVA (Oates), THE DINING ROOM (Arthur/Michael/Ted/Paul/Tony/Dick/Guest), BEYOND THERAPY (Bruce), A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED (Patrick), WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY? (Ken), THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (Richard). REGIONAL: TAIL END CHARLIE (Hyrum/Dr. Ross) at Trinity Street Theatre. FILM/TV: The Leftovers (Guilty Remnant member); Stop-Loss (Pastor); Friday Night Lights (Booster at Applebee’s); The Life of David Gale (TV Field Reporter); Walker, Texas Ranger (Governor’s Spokesman); Austin Stories (Bert); A Perfect World (Newscaster).
David R. Jarrott (Director)
David created this theatre company whose first production (FREUD'S LAST SESSION) was staged in 2015. DEATHTRAP is our 16th Main Stage production, with another 4 Digital Stage productions, 8 of which he has directed. He is grateful for the many artists who have contributed to the success of Jarrott Productions over the years. As a theatre lifer (stage debut at age 10), David also had a 40-year career as a #1-rated radio personality, and is a 2011 inductee in the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. He has also worked extensively in advertising and television as an on-air talent, writer, producer and director.
David created this theatre company whose first production (FREUD'S LAST SESSION) was staged in 2015. DEATHTRAP is our 16th Main Stage production, with another 4 Digital Stage productions, 8 of which he has directed. He is grateful for the many artists who have contributed to the success of Jarrott Productions over the years. As a theatre lifer (stage debut at age 10), David also had a 40-year career as a #1-rated radio personality, and is a 2011 inductee in the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. He has also worked extensively in advertising and television as an on-air talent, writer, producer and director.
Will Gibson Douglas (Producer)
Will is an award-nominated actor and director. He is the Managing Director at Jarrott Productions, with whom he has appeared in SIGNIFICANT OTHER and LIFESPAN OF A FACT, receiving B. Iden Payne nominations for both, and directed THE PACT. He is also a company member at The VORTEX, where he directed a segment of The VORTEX Odyssey and has appeared in CLICK and THE TEMPEST. He has also worked in various capacities with Different Stages, Street Corner Arts, Ground Floor Theatre, Capital T Theatre and others. He received a B. Iden Payne Award Nomination for his direction of George Bernard Shaw’s HEARTBREAK HOUSE for Different Stages.
Will is an award-nominated actor and director. He is the Managing Director at Jarrott Productions, with whom he has appeared in SIGNIFICANT OTHER and LIFESPAN OF A FACT, receiving B. Iden Payne nominations for both, and directed THE PACT. He is also a company member at The VORTEX, where he directed a segment of The VORTEX Odyssey and has appeared in CLICK and THE TEMPEST. He has also worked in various capacities with Different Stages, Street Corner Arts, Ground Floor Theatre, Capital T Theatre and others. He received a B. Iden Payne Award Nomination for his direction of George Bernard Shaw’s HEARTBREAK HOUSE for Different Stages.
Jennifer A. Anderson (Company Production Manager)
Jarrott Productions: MOTHER OF THE MAID, SIGNIFICANT OTHER. Zilker Theatre Productions: MATILDA! THE MUSICAL, FOOTLOOSE. Austin Shakespeare: THE SEAGULL, WOLF HALL. Imagine That Productions: HERE'S TO YOU, HOUSE OF SEVERAL STORIES. Red Then Productions: WHEN SOMETHING WONDERFUL HAPPENES. ZACH Theatre: THE CLEAN HOUSE, PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS. Austin Opera Assistant Stage Manager: FLIGHT, THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS, LA TRAVIATA, HANSEL AND GRETEL, L'´ETOILE, LA BOH´EME, DIALOGUES DES CARM´ELITES, RIGOLETTO. Three seasons as Artistic Administrator for Spotlight on Opera. Production assistant, crew member, and house manager for over 30 productions at ZACH from 2006 to 2009.
Jarrott Productions: MOTHER OF THE MAID, SIGNIFICANT OTHER. Zilker Theatre Productions: MATILDA! THE MUSICAL, FOOTLOOSE. Austin Shakespeare: THE SEAGULL, WOLF HALL. Imagine That Productions: HERE'S TO YOU, HOUSE OF SEVERAL STORIES. Red Then Productions: WHEN SOMETHING WONDERFUL HAPPENES. ZACH Theatre: THE CLEAN HOUSE, PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS. Austin Opera Assistant Stage Manager: FLIGHT, THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS, LA TRAVIATA, HANSEL AND GRETEL, L'´ETOILE, LA BOH´EME, DIALOGUES DES CARM´ELITES, RIGOLETTO. Three seasons as Artistic Administrator for Spotlight on Opera. Production assistant, crew member, and house manager for over 30 productions at ZACH from 2006 to 2009.
Astrid A. Rangel (Co-Production Stage Manager)
Astrid is a Texas State University alumni where she graduated with a Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis on Stage Management and Directing. Her shows include DEATHTRAP (Jarrott Productions), RAIN FALLS SPECIAL ON ME (Ground Floor Theatre), ANNA IN THE TROPICS (Ground Floor Theatre), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Penfold Theatre), LIGHTNING GIRL (Frontera Fest), and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE (Texas State University). Astrid would like to thank Kyle Fite for supporting everything she does, her family and the wonderful theatre community for allowing her to grow along with them!
Astrid is a Texas State University alumni where she graduated with a Fine Arts Degree with an emphasis on Stage Management and Directing. Her shows include DEATHTRAP (Jarrott Productions), RAIN FALLS SPECIAL ON ME (Ground Floor Theatre), ANNA IN THE TROPICS (Ground Floor Theatre), A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Penfold Theatre), LIGHTNING GIRL (Frontera Fest), and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE (Texas State University). Astrid would like to thank Kyle Fite for supporting everything she does, her family and the wonderful theatre community for allowing her to grow along with them!
MacKenzie Mulligan (Lighting Designer)
MacKenzie is a designer and electrician who has worked across the United States on a variety of projects from concerts to musicals and beyond. National credits include Cain Park Summer Concert Series 2021 (Cain Park); THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN (Karamu House); SHERWOOD, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Creede Repertory Theatre); BOOK OF MAMAW (Barter Theater); AMELIA, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, CLEMENTINE THE MUSICAL, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Barter Players). Regional credits include PAGEANT, THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND (Stage Austin); RENT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (San Antonio Broadway Theatre); A CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC RADIOCAST (Penfold Theatre); SECRETS OF THE SEA COMMERCIAL (Literati); HAIR, OEDIPUS, MEN ON BOATS, and SEUSSICAL (Texas State University). www.mackenziemulligan.com
MacKenzie is a designer and electrician who has worked across the United States on a variety of projects from concerts to musicals and beyond. National credits include Cain Park Summer Concert Series 2021 (Cain Park); THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN (Karamu House); SHERWOOD, STEEL MAGNOLIAS (Creede Repertory Theatre); BOOK OF MAMAW (Barter Theater); AMELIA, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, CLEMENTINE THE MUSICAL, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Barter Players). Regional credits include PAGEANT, THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND (Stage Austin); RENT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (San Antonio Broadway Theatre); A CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC RADIOCAST (Penfold Theatre); SECRETS OF THE SEA COMMERCIAL (Literati); HAIR, OEDIPUS, MEN ON BOATS, and SEUSSICAL (Texas State University). www.mackenziemulligan.com
Steve Williams (Scenic Designer)
Steve is excited for Jarrott Productions’ return to Trinity Street Playhouse and to be a part of this production as a designer. He has performed and designed at TSP, his “theater home,” since 2011. He was seen here in JP’s THE HERD. Other Performance credits include: INCIDENT AT VICHY, BLOOD BROTHERS, OUR TOWN, SIDE SHOW, GODSPELL, THE CHRISTIANS, and a slew of holiday cabarets. Steve designed the sets for BLOOD BROTHERS, SIDE SHOW, and CORIOLANUS for Trinity Street Players. Elsewhere, Steve has designed sets for CABARET, TARZAN and GREASE. Steve is exceedingly grateful for the team that brought this design to reality!
Steve is excited for Jarrott Productions’ return to Trinity Street Playhouse and to be a part of this production as a designer. He has performed and designed at TSP, his “theater home,” since 2011. He was seen here in JP’s THE HERD. Other Performance credits include: INCIDENT AT VICHY, BLOOD BROTHERS, OUR TOWN, SIDE SHOW, GODSPELL, THE CHRISTIANS, and a slew of holiday cabarets. Steve designed the sets for BLOOD BROTHERS, SIDE SHOW, and CORIOLANUS for Trinity Street Players. Elsewhere, Steve has designed sets for CABARET, TARZAN and GREASE. Steve is exceedingly grateful for the team that brought this design to reality!
Susan Branch Towne (Costume Coordinator)
Susan has over 200 professional design credits include Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Denver Center Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, Alabama Shakespeare, Utah Shakespeare, Zach Theatre, Harvard and Cornell Universities, and Off-Broadway. Susan has been on faculty at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas since 2012. She holds a BFA from Carnegie-Mellon University and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
Susan has over 200 professional design credits include Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Denver Center Theatre Company, Syracuse Stage, Geva Theatre, Pioneer Theatre Company, Alabama Shakespeare, Utah Shakespeare, Zach Theatre, Harvard and Cornell Universities, and Off-Broadway. Susan has been on faculty at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas since 2012. She holds a BFA from Carnegie-Mellon University and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
Craig Brock (Sound Designer)
Craig has worked as a recording engineer and music producer since 1989, and is the resident sound designer at ZACH Theatre. At ZACH: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET; IN THE HEIGHTS; LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL; THE GREAT SOCIETY; ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS; SOPHISTICATED LADIES; MOTHERS AND SONS; ALL THE WAY; PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; A CHRISTMAS CAROL; THE KING AND I; THE WHO'S TOMMY; VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE; THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS; A CHRISTMAS STORY; LES MIS´ERABLES; RENT; METAMORPHOSES; and many others. Regional: FREUD'S LAST SESSION, THE PRICE, THE HERD, PRODIGAL SON, THE FATHER, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, THE CHILDREN, ADMISSIONS, THE NICETIES, THE SPEAKER SPEAKS, THE FROG PRINCE, A PORTRAIT OF MY MOTHER, LIFESPAN OF A FACT, PET DICK, THE PACT, THE SOUND INSIDE and MOTHER OF THE MAID, all for Jarrott Productions.
Craig has worked as a recording engineer and music producer since 1989, and is the resident sound designer at ZACH Theatre. At ZACH: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET; IN THE HEIGHTS; LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL; THE GREAT SOCIETY; ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS; SOPHISTICATED LADIES; MOTHERS AND SONS; ALL THE WAY; PETER AND THE STARCATCHER; A CHRISTMAS CAROL; THE KING AND I; THE WHO'S TOMMY; VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE; THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS; A CHRISTMAS STORY; LES MIS´ERABLES; RENT; METAMORPHOSES; and many others. Regional: FREUD'S LAST SESSION, THE PRICE, THE HERD, PRODIGAL SON, THE FATHER, SIGNIFICANT OTHER, FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY, THE CHILDREN, ADMISSIONS, THE NICETIES, THE SPEAKER SPEAKS, THE FROG PRINCE, A PORTRAIT OF MY MOTHER, LIFESPAN OF A FACT, PET DICK, THE PACT, THE SOUND INSIDE and MOTHER OF THE MAID, all for Jarrott Productions.
Demetri Bellini (Scenic Artist)
Demetri is a Scenic Designer and Technical Director from Houston, Texas. He moved to Austin in 2021 to pursue his career in theatrical design. Previously he has served as technical director on shows such as THE SOUND INSIDE and MOTHER OF THE MAID (Jarrott Productions) and HEARTBREAK HOUSE (Different Stages). He most recently designed the set for SMALL STEPS (Shrewd Productions). He hopes to continue serving the arts community in Austin and beyond, advocating for transparency and equity for all artists.
Demetri is a Scenic Designer and Technical Director from Houston, Texas. He moved to Austin in 2021 to pursue his career in theatrical design. Previously he has served as technical director on shows such as THE SOUND INSIDE and MOTHER OF THE MAID (Jarrott Productions) and HEARTBREAK HOUSE (Different Stages). He most recently designed the set for SMALL STEPS (Shrewd Productions). He hopes to continue serving the arts community in Austin and beyond, advocating for transparency and equity for all artists.
Kaitlyn Hartnagel (Props Coordinator)
This is Kaitlyn’s first professional show, she is a current Technical Production Major at Texas State University. She most recently was the assistant prop manager for She Kills Monsters at the University. She is currently focusing on Props and Scenic Design at Texas State University and is excited for a future career in the industry.
This is Kaitlyn’s first professional show, she is a current Technical Production Major at Texas State University. She most recently was the assistant prop manager for She Kills Monsters at the University. She is currently focusing on Props and Scenic Design at Texas State University and is excited for a future career in the industry.
Tobie Minor (Fight Director)
Tobie Minor teaches Stage Combat and Movement at Texas State University. He has been a certified Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors for 23 years. He has choreographed violence locally at Texas State University, University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards University, Zach Theatre, Austin Shakespeare, Austin Playhouse, Hidden Room Theatre and Penfold Theatre, to name a few. He has been nominated and won several awards both locally and internationally, and his choreography has been featured at the Black Friars conference and on The Globe stage in London.
Tobie Minor teaches Stage Combat and Movement at Texas State University. He has been a certified Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors for 23 years. He has choreographed violence locally at Texas State University, University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards University, Zach Theatre, Austin Shakespeare, Austin Playhouse, Hidden Room Theatre and Penfold Theatre, to name a few. He has been nominated and won several awards both locally and internationally, and his choreography has been featured at the Black Friars conference and on The Globe stage in London.
Amanda Cooley Davis (Vocal/Dialect Consultant)
JARROTT PRODUCTIONS: Pet Dick (B. Iden Payne Nomination); The Children; Prodigal Son; The Herd; The Price (Broadway World Austin Nomination); Freud's Last Session. ZACH THEATRE: Dracula; Immortal Longings; Matilda the Musical; Notes From the Field; Hedwig and the Angry Inch (B. Iden Payne Nomination); Once; Beauty and the Beast; Heisenberg; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; The Great Society; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Mary Poppins; One Man, Two Guvnors. AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE: Indecent. THE STAGE AUSTIN: Playboy of the Western World; Hedwig and the Angry Inch. MARY MOODY NORTHERN THEATRE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. M.F.A in Acting - Brooklyn College; M.A. in Theatre Arts - San Diego State University; A.B. in Theatre - Davidson College.
JARROTT PRODUCTIONS: Pet Dick (B. Iden Payne Nomination); The Children; Prodigal Son; The Herd; The Price (Broadway World Austin Nomination); Freud's Last Session. ZACH THEATRE: Dracula; Immortal Longings; Matilda the Musical; Notes From the Field; Hedwig and the Angry Inch (B. Iden Payne Nomination); Once; Beauty and the Beast; Heisenberg; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; The Great Society; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Mary Poppins; One Man, Two Guvnors. AUSTIN PLAYHOUSE: Indecent. THE STAGE AUSTIN: Playboy of the Western World; Hedwig and the Angry Inch. MARY MOODY NORTHERN THEATRE: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. M.F.A in Acting - Brooklyn College; M.A. in Theatre Arts - San Diego State University; A.B. in Theatre - Davidson College.
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Carolyn & Marc Seriff Dan Bullock & Annette Carlozzi Natalie D. Garcia Gayla & Mark Kiester Ruperto Reyes, Jr. Leslie Powell The Riemer Family Alfred Minder Diana & Michael Rafferty Inge Rider Mary A Cox Linda Gorzycki David Kroll Bill McMillin |
Stephanie & James Todd Forrest Preece & Linda Ball Robert Brown David R. Jarrott Iris Groten Betsy & Joe Zullo Janelle Buchanan & Ted Siff Pat & John Ireland Robert Tolaro Karen Jambon Sandra Freed Barbara Johnson Lou Ann & William Lasher Melinda Wilhelm |
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