Artistic Director Michael Stevenson & Managing Director Keith Riedell Present HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING
by Will Arbery
Directed by Michael Stevenson
March 15 - April 16, 2023 PERFORMANCE LENGTH:  2 Hours, 20 Minutes, No Intermission
Featuring David Campfield*       Karen Vance*       Ian C. Hopps* Megan Wicks*      Jamie Jones*
Scenic Designer Brian Harrower	Costume Designer Rebecca Valentino
Lighting Designer  Isaiah Leeper
Sound Designer Ed Lee	Properties Designer Kimberly Taketa
Stage Manager Jouni Kirjola*
"Heroes of the Fourth Turning" is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals  on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com Playwrights Horizons, Inc., New York City, produced the World Premiere of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" in 2019 "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" was developed by The Cape Cod Theatre Project,  Hal Brooks, Artistic Director
*Member Actors' Equity Association

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Setting

A town of 7,000 in western Wyoming.

TIME

August 19, 2017.
Two days before the solar eclipse.
One week after the Charlottesville riot.
The night of Gina's inauguration as president of
Transfiguration College of Wyoming.

Sponsors

Cast

Creative Team

Special Thanks

Joe Bertolucci, Affordable Heating & Air, Inc.

Donna Chipps

Di Arie Vineyard & Winery

David Harris

Jim Hensley, President Abbey Flooring, Inc.

Maegan McConnell & Tom Kenny

Oak Park Brewing Company

Production Staff

Production & Company Manager  - TONY GABRIELSON

Lead Carpenter  - CONOR WOODS

Carpenter/Technician - ANDREW FRIDAE

Scenic Charge Artist  - SAMANTHA McLEAN HAAS

Sound Designer & Engineer  - ED LEE

Lead Electrician  - EUNICE KIM

Stage Manager  - JOUNI KIRJOLA*

Assistant Stage Manager - JOHNNY MONIZ

Dialect Coach - DAVID HARRIS

Costume Supervisor - YASMINE SALMERON^

Build Crew  - ANDREW FRIDAE, SUNNY MACKEY, CONOR WOODS 

COVID-19 Safety Manager  - ELIJAH PETERS

Graphic Designer/Webmaster  - MISTY MCDOWELL

Photographer  - CHARR CRAIL

^ Capital Stage Apprentice  |  * Member Actors' Equity Association

Meet the Company

David Campfield*

Justin

David's glad to be visiting from Pasadena, CA to return to the stage! He is a Sacramento native and has appeared in dozens of plays in and around the Sacramento area. Previous Capital Stage credits: BOY GETS GIRL, LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES, FOOL FOR LOVE, and multiple staged readings of new works. He has also performed locally at Sacramento Theatre Company (OF MICE AND MEN, TREASURE ISLAND, and SENSE AND SENSIBILITY), B Street Theatre (YOUNG ABE LINCOLN), Sierra Repertory Theatre (THE RAINMAKER), and numerous community theatres.

Karen Vance*

Emily

Karen is a Sacramento transplant originally from Portland, Oregon. She trained and worked professionally in the Chicago theatre and film community before going on to receive her MFA from Michigan State University in 2018. Karen is a proud member of AEA and recently started a position as Associate Professor of Theatre at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton. Regional theatre credits include: B St. Theatre, Sacramento Theatre Company, Capital Stage, Shakespeare Project of Chicago, Teatro Vista, Artemisia Theatre and Summer Circle Theatre. (www.karen-vance.com)

Ian C. Hopps*

Kevin

Ian is grateful to be back at Capital Stage collaborating on another challenging and thought-provoking show. Previous appearances at CapStage include: PASS OVER, SWEAT, LUNA GALE, STUPID FUCKING BIRD. Other local credits include: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, HAMLET, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, MACBETH, THE TEMPEST (Sacramento Theatre Company); COMEDY OF ERRORS, MARY STUART, ROMEO & JULIET, BELLS ARE RINGING, SHE LOVES ME (Davis Shakespeare); AN IDEAL HUSBAND, THE 39 STEPS, THE ROVER (Big Idea Theatre). Ian extends immense thanks to all of you who support live theatre, especially here in the Sacramento region. (www.ihopps.com)

Megan Wicks*

Teresa

Megan Wicks is excited to return to the Sacramento stage after giving birth to her daughter! She has previously lived and performed in both New York City and San Francisco. Local credits include:THE ARSONISTS (Capital Stage), CHRISTMAS CAROL, FRANKENSTEIN, STOP KISS (B Street Theatre), THE SPEAKEASY (Boxcar Theatre SF), WHERE THE BOYS ARE (A.C.T Strand). Wicks is a voiceover actor and has been featured in a dozen commercials and several video games including VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE. She is an audiobook narrator with 8 books available on Audible. Consider a donation to Planned Parenthood. Follow along @meganwicks

Jamie Jones*

Gina

Jamie is thrilled to return to Capital Stage, where she was last seen in THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT. Regional: ACT, American Stage, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, B Street Theatre, California Musical Theatre, Center Repertory Theatre, Davis Shakespeare Festival, Marin Theatre Company, STC, Utah Shakespeare Festival and Z Space. New York: The Connelly Theatre, Theatre at St. Clements and the Lincoln Center Director's Lab at HERE. Television-Law and Order and the mini-series: "Gone But Not Forgotten". Jamie is an Associate Artist at Capital Stage, a graduate from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts,C.S.U.S. and holds an M.F.A. from American Conservatory Theatre. Thanks, again, to Tamara Walters. And thank you for supporting the arts.

Will Arbery

Playwright

Will Arbery is a playwright from Texas + Wyoming + seven sisters. His plays include HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING (Playwrights Horizons), PLANO (Clubbed Thumb), EVANSTON SALT COSTS CLIMBING (New Neighborhood), WHEELCHAIR (3 Hole Press). He’s currently under commission from Audible, MTC, Playwrights Horizons and Shadowcatcher Entertainment. He’s a member of New Dramatists, The Working Farm at SPACE on Ryder Farm, Page 73’s Interstate 73, Colt Coeur, Youngblood, and an alum of Clubbed Thumb’s Early Career Writers Group. His plays have been developed at Clubbed Thumb, Playwrights Horizons, NYTW, The Vineyard, SPACE on Ryder Farm, Ojai Playwrights Conference, Cape Cod Theater Project, The New Group, EST/Youngblood, The Bushwick Starr, Alliance/Kendeda, and Tofte Lake Center. Dance work: Pioneer Works, MCA Chicago, Watermill Center. MFA: Northwestern. BA: Kenyon College. willarbery.com

Michael Stevenson

Director/Artistic Director

For Capital Stage, Michael has directed GLORIA, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT, ADMISSIONS, THE HUMANS, THE OTHER PLACE, SWEAT, THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, LUNA GALE, STUPID F##KING BIRD, HOW TO USE A KNIFE, DISGRACED, MR. BURNS, IDEATION, CLYBOURNE PARK, MAURITIUS, ERRATICA (World Premiere), and LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES. He has directed at regional theaters including: B Street Theater, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Orlando Shakespeare Company, Perseverance Theater Company, and Sacramento Theater Company. As an actor he has appeared at many regional theaters including: 42nd Street Moon, American Conservatory Theater, The Aurora Theater, Bailiwick Repertory Theater, Capital Stage, B Street Theater, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Marriott’s Lincolnshire Theater. He holds an M.F.A. from the American Conservatory Theater.

Keith Riedell

Managing Director

Keith celebrates his 16th year at Capital Stage, joining the company early in the second season. He brings to Capital Stage his varied experiences in the theatre, management, team building, counseling, training and corporate improvement. In his role as Managing Director he hopes to make Capital Stage a world class place to work, while playing an important role in the social justice efforts in our region.

Tony Gabrielson

Production & Company Manager

Tony joins Capital Stage this season as the Production and Company Manager. He has worked with many theaters and dance companies locally and around the country over the last 15 years, most recently Stage Managing SMART PEOPLE last season, here at Cap Stage. Favorite productions include: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA, ON BORROWED TIME at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ, and developmental workshops of BOTTLESHOCK! THE MUSICAL. He is blessed and beyond grateful to continue working as an artist in our community. Love and thanks to Jessa and Piper - his favorite people.

Jouni Kirjola*

Stage Manager

Jouni is a Sacramento-based theatre artist who has worked with many local companies as an actor, director, sound designer, and stage manager. He is excited to serve this time as stage manager at Capital Stage, where he has previously appeared as an actor in MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY, LOVE & INFORMATION, STUPID F##KING BIRD, and GLORIA. Much Love to Reemie xo

Johnny Moniz

Assistant Stage Manager

Johnny is thrilled to be a part of the 2023 season at Capital Stage! Johnny is a California-based theatre artist who has worked in all aspects of theatre, both onstage and off. He’s recently stage managed RIPCORD at Altarena Playhouse, and THE MOORS at Big Idea Theatre, as well as assistant stage managing at B Street Theatre, including A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD, ‘TIS THE SEASON, and THE FLYING MACHINE THE STORY OF THE WRIGHT BROTHERS. All his love to his partner Joe, who has graciously supported his theatre career!

Brian Harrower

Scenic Designer

Brian is the Production Manager at the Mamie Starr Performing Arts Center in Stockton California. He has worked at multiple Sacramento theatre companies as an Actor, Director and Designer. Previous Designs at Capital Stage include AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, HOW TO USE A KNIFE, and THE ARSONISTS.

Isaiah Leeper

Lighting Designer

Isaiah Leeper is very excited to be lighting up Capital Stage for the third time after designing for PASS OVER and SMART PEOPLE! Recently he was able to bring light to the world of A CHRISTMAS CAROL and FENCES at Sacramento Theatre Company as well as ROMEO AND JULIET at Sacramento City College. He would like to take the time to thank the cast, crew, and entire company for their support and wonderful energy.

Rebecca A. Valentino

Costume Designer

Rebecca is delighted to return to Capital Stage where previous productions include GLORIA, THE WOLVES and THE GREAT LEAP! Rebecca has worked with many local companies including, The Aurora Theatre Company, 42nd Street Moon, Center REPertory Theatre and Solano College Theatre where she also served as the Costume Shop Supervisor from 2005-2012 and Adjunct professor of Costume and Theatre from 2007-2020. In addition she designed costumes for the Short Film GENERATIONS directed by Kourosh Ahari (The Night). She earned a BA from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and an MFA from the University of Michigan. Rebecca is currently the Costume Director for the Theatre and Dance Department at UC Davis.

Ed Lee

Sound Designer & Engineer

Ed is delighted to be part of another season at Capital Stage. He has been involved in almost every production since the company’s aquatic days at the Delta King, from artwork for SPEECH AND DEBATE to appearing in FIRST PERSON SHOOTER. Favorite sound design credits include: MASTER CLASS; SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME; 4000 MILES; MISTAKES WERE MADE; RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN; and UNCANNY VALLEY.

Kimberly Taketa

Properties Designer

Kimberly is excited to return for another season at Capital Stage. She's an alumni of the Capital Stage Apprentice Program and returned the previous season to Prop Design LIFESPAN OF A FACT and SMART PEOPLE. She is a graduate of SacState and alumni of the Music Circus Intern Program, primarily as a Props Artisan. She has worked as a Props Master, Light and Scenic designer, and Stage Manager for over 20 productions. She is currently the Technical Director at The Fourth Wall. Notable productions being THE PRODUCERS, DIVINERS, LUNA GALE, MAJORIE PRIME, BARE: THE MUSICAL, and finally, her directorial debut of Team Starkid’s THE TRAIL TO OREGON at the Fourth Wall.

Samantha McLean Haas

Scenic Charge Artist

Samantha has been painting sets for over a decade in the greater Sacramento area. She's worked at Sacramento City College, University of California Davis, Sacramento Theatre Company, B Street, and Broadway at Music Circus. This is her third season with Capital Stage.

K. Kevyne Baar

Dramaturg

Kevyne is thrilled to be returning to Capital Stage as the Dramaturg for HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING. A member of Viola Spolin’s Young Actors’ Company who became an Equity Stage Manager, and then the Field Representative for Actors’ Equity’s Western Regional Office, she returned to school in 2001 to work on a PhD. This led to her being Equity’s archivist at the Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives at New York University. Kevyne moved from Brooklyn, NY to Davis, CA in 2015, and in 2019 her book, Broadway and the Blacklist was published.

Yasmine Salmeron^

Costume Supervisor/Apprentice

Yasmine is very pleased to return to Capital Stage for another season as a member of the Apprentice Program. Recent graduate from the University of California Davis earning a BA in Theatre & Dance and Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies. At UC Davis earning credits as ASM for DEATH AND HARRY HOUDINI (The Musical) and ALONE/TOGETHER. In collaboration with directors and designers they have also assisted on SMART PEOPLE, GLORIA, THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, and THE CHINESE LADY. A true jack of many trades - stagehand, wardrobe and makeup assistant, production manager, etc. Yasmine looks forward to fostering community through her passion for theatre and the arts and continuing to master her craft.

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA)

Founded in 1913, this union represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.

Capital Stage Staff

MICHAEL STEVENSON - Artistic Director

KEITH RIEDELL - Managing Director

TONY GABRIELSON - Production & Company Manager

MISTY MCDOWELL - Marketing Manager

AALIYAH PETERS - Audience Services Manager

CONOR WOODS - Lead Carpenter

ED LEE - Resident Sound Designer & Engineer

ANDREW FRIDAE - Carpenter, Technician

LOGAN HELLER – Box Office Associate, Apprentice Coordinator

CECILIA CASTILLO JUAREZ - Concessions Associate 

AVERY HERSEK - Box Office Associate

JAMIE JONES, PETER MOHRMANN, GAIL RUSSELL, JANIS STEVENS – Associate Artists

ELIJAH PETERS - Infection Control Manager

Capital Stage Board Members

Chastity E. Benson
California State Association of Counties

Dan Brunner, Treasurer
Arts Patron

Melissa Conner
Seed Communications Design

Kathryn E. Doi
Hanson Bridgett LLP

Sherry Hartel Haus
Downey Brand

Steve Koonce
Arts Patron

Kris Martin
Arts Patron

Kristi Quesada Mathisen
Sacramento Country Day School

Lori Abbott Moreland
Arts Patron

Damaris L. Perez
Crowe LLP

Vince Sales
Everyday Impact Consulting

Mike Tentis, Board President
University of the Pacific

Peggy Wheeler
California Hospital Association

Board Emeritus:

Stephanie Gularte, Founding Artistic Director
Capital Stage

Peter Mohrmann, Co-founder
Capital Stage

Jonathan Williams, Co-Founder
Capital Stage

Clif McFarland
Mitchell Chadwick

Arlen Orchard
SMUD

Julie Stark
Arts Patron