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Content Warnings

Depictions of violence and fighting, depictions and mentions of death and murder, depictions of ableism, depictions of sexual harassment and misogyny, and use of explicit language

Directors' Notes

Elijah Smalls: Duality of man has given me so much joy and life for the past two years from Envision Showcase to mow PAC. To see a universe I had created from the ground up come to life again has been a blessing. My amazing cast and production team made it possible and dealt with a madman of a director! I couldn’t be more grateful for their time, and energy spent telling this crazy story. My Co-director Karma Guida is a brilliant mind and I’m so happy if gotten time to work with this lovely person, I’ve learned so much from you thank you!I would also like to shed light to my lovely stage manager Nini Rodriguez and Fletcher Dickmann without these two I don’t know where I be. These two are just brilliant and by far the most helpful when I come to the behind the scenes work of duality. One more thanks has to go to someone who shares same love of combat as me Kk LaBarbera just a brilliant mind, amazing fighter, and creative mind thank you so much for all that you do! Overall every person I’ve been on this cast and production team I owe the world they are so wonderful and talent I commend them for their hard work, dedication, and ability to speak fluent “Smalls”. -Side Note I love you mama 

Karma: This show has tested me in the best way possible. Working with Smalls has been a gift. Im so grateful that he wrote this show and created this universe we got to envision together. This team has made the impossible possible, through multiple challenges we faced together. I am so proud of what we have created. Thank you for coming to our beautiful show. -Karma<3

Cast

Creative Team

Meet the Company

Grey Davis

Sensei Oogway

Grey is a senior Theatre Arts major and Political Science minor and is enthusiastic to be making their return to PAC right at the close of their last show Alicia's Lens (Humpty Dumpty, White queen, Staffman). Other stage credits include Hamlet (Ensemble) and Memento Mori (Phillip). Film credits include Bonebreaker (Robert). When time permits, Grey enjoys taking multi-hour walks in the sunshine.

Reed Cook

Guard/Mathyus, Adel, & Lamonte Swing

Reed is overjoyed to be making his PAC debut! He is fresh off of his TADA debut as Tweedledee in "Alicia's Lens." He has also been in several productions at Main Street Studios such as: "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe" (Peter), "The Wizard of Oz" (Tinman), and "Clue" (The Cook). He hopes you all enjoy the show!

Sayge Oquendo

Guard/Jehlani, Desiree, & Sensei Swing

Sayge is a junior Theatre Arts and Music Industry double major. He has recently made his MainStage debut as the Queen of Hearts in Alicia's Lens and is excited for the opportunity to continue his acting journey.

Erik Schwab

Guard/Brock & Kai Swing

Erik is Junior Theatre Arts Major. This is his second show this semester, and also first ever show with PAC!

Robert Gregg

Kai

Robert Gregg is a BA Theatre Arts major from Buffalo, and is thrilled to be appearing for the first time in a PAC production! He has previously appeared on the Fredonia mainstage in The Crucible (Judge Hathorne) and Book Women (ensemble six). He also worked as fight director for Alicia's lens, and wrote and directed Steel Speaks as part of the Envision Showcase. Robert holds 5 weapon certifications from the SAFD, has been studying stage combat since 2016, and has an extensive background in olympic fencing and HEMA. It is an honor and a pleasure to be working with so many talented people bringing this play to life. Thank you to Steve Vaughan for teaching me everything I know.

Talia Mobley

Desiree Banks

Talia is so excited and grateful to be apart of this production of “Duality of Man” written and directed by Elijah Smalls. This is Talia’s fifth show here at Fredonia and her second PAC production. Apart from participating in PAC productions and the MainStage series’ she is also apart of the acapella “Premium Blend” and the sorority of “Delta Phi Epsilon” and with all of their support and love she is forever filled with gratitude! Talia can’t wait for audiences to see this amazing production!

Jabari Sams

Lamonte McCoy

Hey I’m Jabari Sams, I will be playing the role of Lamonte, I’m a BFA Acting and BA in Psychology and have been looking forward to this for too long. I also have a film called Ghosted and another Envisions play called Skipping the Rock!

Grace Lynn Galipeau

Jehlani Joyce

Grace is so grateful to be in this production of Duality of Man! She is a junior BFA Acting Major with a Creative Writing Minor. Previous Fredonia credits include Company, The Book Women, Mason Wright is Not a Mother, and SLUT: The Play. Kisses to family and friends!!

Amelia Elmen

Skye Blu

Amelia Elmen (Skye Blu) is so incredibly excited to be making her PAC debut! She is a Senior Musical Theatre major from Glens Falls, NY. Previous Fredonia Credits include: Twelfth Night (Viola), The Crucible/Abigail:1702 (u/s Abigail Williams), Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Ensemble Swing), and Into the Woods (u/s Steward, Dance Captain).

Alice Tranquilli

Mathyus Powell

Alice is so excited to be working with PAC again. This is Alice’s second year here at Fredonia and their second show done with PAC. After finishing her MainStage debut in Alicia’s Lens, she is ready and eager to work with PAC again.

AJ Govenettio

Brock Lee

AJ is a BFA Acting/BS Audio Prod sophomore. His most recent credits include Caterpillar/Surveyor in Alicia's Lens, Jimbo U/S in Fairview, and Lorenzo Marinara in FIT's Derailed: A Murder Mystery.

Camren Derby-Lynch

Adel Jones

Camren Derby-Lynch is ecstatic to be in his first PAC production of Duality of Man! Camren is a freshman Musical Theatre major. You may know Camren from playing several characters including Hubert Penland in the production of Book Women. He is very thankful to Smalls (the director) for the opportunity as well as his parents.

Elijah Smalls

Playwright/Director

Elijah Smalls (I know you said the sandlots line) is from Buffalo New York and a Senior Theater Arts Major here at Fredonia State University. Through his growing years in college he has developed and worked very hard in his studies leading to him being the Writer and Director behind Duality of Man! He is deeply appreciative of the friendship and support he has received through out his always elevating journey. He would like to thank all his friends family and dear ones for those lovely people have been my biggest supporters SHOUT OUT BLACKHORSE And this show is for my #1 Anitrea Foster I love you Momma! "If I was a public figure I'd be Steve Vaugh with a head wrap on!"

Karma Guida

Director

Karma Guida is a Senior BA Theatre Arts Major with an acting/directing focus. They are thrilled to be making their directing debut with PAC! Karma has most recently played Alicia (Alicia’s Lens) as a part of the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series as well as Rona Lisa Peretti (the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) with PAC! Karma is so pleased with the work of this cast and crew and would like to thank Elijah for trusting them working with her on such a beautiful show.

Nini Rodriguez

Stage Manager

Nini Rodriguez is a junior Psychology and Theatre Arts double major from Amsterdam, NY. Her previous credits include Die Fledermaus (ASM), Little Women (ASM), The Crucible (ASM), Addams Family Jr. (SM), Così fan tutte (SM), Twelfth Night (ASM), and The 2025 Envision Showcase (SM). Outside of productions she is the Director of Operations for PAC, the secretary for Fredonia Night Live, secretary for FUSITT, and secretary for APO. This is her second show with PAC.

Fletcher Dickmann

Assistant Stage Manager

Fletcher is a BA Theatre Arts major and Creative Writing minor. Although this production marks his first official ASM credit, you may have seen him on campus as Laugh Sign/Mack u/s in PAC’s production of Fairview or as Cheshire Cat/Curator in Alicia’s Lens with the Fredonia Young Company. He was also the head playwright of Alicia’s Lens, and had his writing featured in the One Act Play Festival. He would like to thank the cast and production crew for their hard work, Nini for offering him this opportunity, and his friends, family, and his wonderful partner Olivia for their support.

Micaela (KK) LaBarbera

Fight Director

Kk fight. That's the way uhuh uhuh I like it uhuh uhuh.

Brock Calabrese

Set Designer

Brock is a First year at Fredonia and this is his first PAC show. He has had a love for building and designing sets when he's not acting on the stage. He designed sets for his high school productions from his Sophomore to Senior year, Some of his biggest accomplishment with Set work was a Box Plane for a production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" and the Cathedral for a production of "Hunchback of Notre Dame". He is very exited to be a part of this production and thanks his director and fellow Rugby teammate for allowing him to be a part of his show.

Joseph Morcelle

Sound Designer

Joseph Morcelle is a sound designer who grew up in West Seneca and graduated from Saint Francis High school. He dreams of becoming a professional Sound designer, Sound Engineer and Live Mixer. His hobbies include creating soundscapes as well as writing short stories. Joseph is adept with Qlabs and Audacity as programs. He strives every day to hone his skills.

Simon Szentgyorgi

Costume/Hair & Makeup Designer

Simon Szentgyorgyi is a senior BA Theatre Arts major with a specialty in stage makeup and costuming. Previous credits include Alicia's Lens, Legally Blonde, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and more. Originally from Lancaster, New York, Simon will soon be graduating from the university and settling into a career in theatrical costuming. They are very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on Duality of Man and contribute their creative perspective to this exciting and dynamic collaborative process. Simon wants to thank their colleagues, friends, and family (three words that have become somewhat interchangeable) on Duality as well as throughout their entire time doing theatre at Fredonia.

Aleyshka Diaz

Dramaturg

I am so excited to be a part of my first PAC production as the dramaturg. Its been such a great experience. I have been in mainstages production of Alicia's Lens as the bookstore owner/Red Queen.

PAC Executive Board

Aidan Heaney

Executive Producer

Rhiannon Craver

Associate Executive Producer

Holden Stevenson

Director of Finance

Leilanis Sanchez

Company Manager

Dylan Burley

Associate Company Manager

Julia Ferrara

General Manager

Gabbi Farr

Director of Performance and Outreach

Jharrel Liam Bernardo & Ronnie Swan

Co - Production Managers

Nyles Emile

DEI Chair

Nini Rodriguez

Director of Operations

Christopher Buettner

Executive Assistant

Giulia Beaudoin

Director of Development

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