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Directed by 
B Kleymeyer
 
CCBC Essex, Robert & Eleanor Romadka College Center
F. Scott Black Theatre
 
Production Team
 
Stage Manager
Asia Mason
Technical Director
Jason Randolph
Costume Design
Jess Rassp
     
Lighting/Scenic Design
Terri Raulie
Asst. Technical Director
David Martin
Sound Designer
Heiko Spieker 
 

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CONTENT WARNING:
Medea includes strong language, depictions of violence,
and themes that may not be suitable for young viewers
.

ASL interpretation provided by CIRS/HASA

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The Myth of Jason and Medea

Jason, the rightful heir to the throne of Iolchis, embarked on a great journey to prove his royal lineage. His uncle, the throne's usurper, promised to return the throne to Jason if he could return with the legendary Golden Fleece. Jason and a group of great warriors boarded a great ship, the Argo, and sailed to the Polis of Colchis. The King of Colchis, Aeëtis, son of the Sun God, met Jason as he entered the city. King Aeëtis challenged Jason to a set of three impossible tasks. The King told Jason that if he passed all three, Jason could leave with the Golden Fleece. 

 

King Aeëtis had a daughter, Medea. Medea was a powerful sorceress and beloved by her father. When Jason arrived at Colchis, Aphrodite bewitched Medea and Medea fell madly in love with Jason. The night before Jason's trials on Colchis, Medea came to Jason, confessed her love, and promised to help Jason defeat her father. The next day, as Jason and Medea attempted to run away with the Fleece, Medea killed both her father and brother to ensure their safe escape. 

 

When Jason brought the Golden Fleece back to Iolchis, his uncle refused to give up the throne and banished Jason and Medea. Now without a home to return to, they find refuge in the city of Corinth. There they have two children and build a seemingly perfect life together. However, still bitter about being stripped of his royal privilege, Jason wants more. 

Setting:
The dining room of Medea and Jason's house.  
And somewhere else.  
Corinth. A large city, not unlike ours.  

Time: 
Now and Centuries Ago 


Cast

Tyler Major

Medea
Taylor Fruhling

Nurse/Chorus
Jake DeVries

Jason
Becca Mckenny

Princess/Chorus
Dylan Villegas

Creon
Marissa Hawkins

Chorus
Jory Williams

Eldest Son
Ian Stevenson

Youngest Son

Creative Team

B. Kleymeyer

Director
Terri Raulie

Set/Lighting Designer
Jess Rassp

Costume Designer
Heiko Spieker

Sound Designer
Jason Randolph

Technical Director
David Martin

Assistant Technical Director
Asia Mason

Stage Manager
Cicada Naydan

Light Board Operator/Assistant Stage Manager
Breanna Wilson

Sound Board Operator
Jen Rabbitt Ring

Vocal Coach
Victor Scigala

Deck Chief/Assistant Stage Manager
Daeshawn Holliday, Arpan Karki

Stage Crew
Broadus Nesbitt III, David Martin, Robert Noakes III, Francesco Leandri

Theatre Associates/Shop Staff
Addi Stashik, Prin Aguguo

Costume Crew
The Students of THTR 131: Stagecraft Production

Set Construction
Julie Lewis

Production Coordinator
Trent Haines-Hopper

Production Photographer

Meet the Company


Tyler Major (Medea)
Tyler (she/her)is a first-year student at CCBC majoring in Theatre. She has been acting since high school, but this is her first CCBC production. Previous experience includes Alice in Wonderland, West Side Story, Les Miserables, and The Beauty & The Beast. 
Taylor Fruhling (Nurse/Chorus)
Taylor (she/her) is so excited to be in her second show at CCBC. You may have seen her as Pauline in A BRIGHT NEW BOISE in the fall at CCBC. She is a theatre major and plans to eventually work for a local theatre company, as well as being a Hair Stylist.
Jake DeVries (Jason)
Jake (he/him) is a student here at CCBC returning to college in pursuit of a Bachelors in Purposeful Game Design, and a degree in Teacher Education to pursue a career in education. He has always enjoyed theater and being on the stage and is excited to return after his performance as Yuri Mackus and Zyclo in Anonymous. Stage and theater was a big part of his life in high school and he is glad he could make it part of his life again in college.
Becca Mckenny (Princess/Chorus)
Becca (Princess/Chorus) is a graduate at CCBC having degrees in Business Administration and Legal Studies and is a paralegal by day, and an up-and-coming artist at night. She is a filmmaker, writer, and actress having worked on both film, music videos and local theatre. She’s currently working on her Charm City tv series for Christian audiences and can be found on her IG : Beccasodes.
Beccasodes
Dylan Villegas (Creon)
Dylan (he/him) is a sophomore at CCBC majoring in Theatre. You may have seen Dylan in the 2024 CCBC Essex Spring Comedy Festival playing various roles, or maybe as Facebender in Airness back in Fall of 2023, or perhaps as one of the Hobby Lobby TV Hosts in A Bright New Boise, or maybe even recently this past November when Dylan played Ed Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. He would like to thank the cast and crew of Medea, and all of you for supporting the CCBC Performing Arts program.
Marissa Hawkins (Chorus)
Marissa (she/her) is appearing in her first CCBC Production. She is majoring in Theater and is Vice President of the CCBC film club. Once she graduates from CCBC, she will further her pursuit in Acting for the Camera in the professional world.
Jory Williams (Eldest Son)
Jory (he/him) is a Theatre Major at CCBC and is currently in his fourth semester. Jory previously acted in the play titled Anon(ymous) at CCBC Catonsville as Strygal, Senator Laius, etc. and is now Eldest Child in "Medea" at CCBC Essex. He plans on transferring to Towson or UMBC to further his education and career.
Ian Stevenson (Youngest Son)
Ian is a first year acting student at CCBC. This is his fifth performance overall, but his first at CCBC. He is delighted to be joining all the wonderful people in the theater community, and is honored to be helping this performance come to fruition!
B. Kleymeyer (Director)
B (she/her) is a director of theatre, performance, and film. Selected Directing Credits:  i think i'm starting to want to be a Mother (Carnegie Mellon University), The Real Girls (Project Y Theatre), Adult Things (Carnegie Mellon University), i’m not done with this body (and i never will be) (Kelly Strayhorn Theatre), Kiss Me Mr. Musk (Single Carrot Theatre), we broke up. (Single Carrot Theatre). Associate Directing: Importance of Being Earnest (Pittsburgh Public Theatre and Baltimore CenterStage dir. Jenny Koons). B's solo performance, As Others Have Before, will premiere at Inter- PGH in March 2025. B holds an MFA in Directing from Carnegie Mellon University where she was awarded a John Wells Directing Fellowship. B’s work is a collective prayer, a model of the world we wish to build, and a place of transformation.  Full portfolio can be found at www.bkleymeyer.com. B is also the author of this adaptation of Medea. Learn more about her creative process and the collaboration behind the production in our blog post.
Terri Raulie (Set/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.
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
Jason Randolph (Technical Director)
BS Math, College of William and Mary MFA Rinehart School of Sculpture, MICA MFA Technical Theatre and Design, UVA TD/Resident Scenic Designer Single Carrot Theatre 2014-2017 TD CCBC Essex 2015-present TD Cockpit in Court Summer Theater 2016-present
David Martin (Assistant Technical Director)
David Martin is an alumni of CCBC and Towson university, where they received their Bachelor's degree in Theatre Design and Production. They went on to receive their MFA in Technical Direction from Carnegie Mellon University, where they served as project manager for Carnegie Scenic.
Jen Rabbitt Ring (Vocal Coach)
Jen officially joined the CCBC Theatre faculty as an Instructor this year after serving as a Visiting Lecturer since 2022. She directed Little Shop of Horrors at CCBC Essex last Fall and appeared in last Spring's production of John Proctor is the Villain at the Catonsville campus. Jen is a Designated Linklater Voice Teacher with extensive teaching, acting and production-coaching experience in the DC and NY regions. She is also currently affiliated faculty with Shakespeare & Company's prestigious actor training program. Jen holds an MFA in Acting from Rutgers University.

Special Thanks

Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis
CCBC President
Dr. Joaquin Martinez
Provost & Vice President of Instruction
Dr. R. Michael Walsh
Dean, School of Arts & Communication
Brad Norris
Interim Performing Arts Manager
Professor Nick VanHorn
Chair, Performing Arts and Humanities
Tommy Parlon 
Arts Pathways Coordinator
Moe Conn
Technical Director, CCBC Catonsville
Marc W. Smith
Technical Director, CCBC Dundalk
Jason Randolph
Technical Director, CCBC Essex
Cathy Kratovil
Communications Assistant, School of Arts & Communication
Michael Elspas
Designer, CCBC Creative Services
Marc Ershler
Campus Director, CCBC Essex
MaeAnn Ross, Production Assistant
 

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

The Arts at CCBC

Brad Norris, Interim Performing Arts Manager
G. Maurice “Moe” Conn, Technical Director
Jason Randolph, Technical Director
Marc Smith, Technical Director
David Martin, Assistant Technical Director
Nicole Buckingham Kern, Galleries Coordinator
Lisa Boeren, Box Office Manager
Thom Purdy, Box Office Assistant
Cathy Kratovil, Communications Assistant
Jess 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, Faculty Director


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