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Welcome to the WORLD PREMIERE of Once Upon a Time In France. First ever theatrical co-production by Terrace Studios, LLC and BrothaAbe Films. The play explores a millennial foodie, Jocelyn who's on a solo trip to Paris, France to eat as much food as she can, but nothing too fancy! The adventure runs into a familiar face that'll sabotage their identity. The question is can their identity still be kept a secret or will it be exposed?

Phillip Arthur Dixon's first ever play; first-ever produced by a new production company I'm humbled and honor to bring his piece to life by not only my guidance as the director, but the cast and crew who have worked to the bones to tell this incredible laugh out loud story that'll see the light of day on the long run. 

Terrace Studios, LLC is an organization for theatre, film, and television in bringing original works to life provided by yours truly and/or a local artist in KC; nationwide in the future. Right now, what you're about to witness is pure art from scratch. I'm so proud of this team I'm blowing my nose with a croissant. It's hard to express my words for this team. I'm truly grateful and blessed this play gets to be seen in front of a live audience at the best venue that makes sense for this play. 

Thank you, Haidi Van, for opening her venue for my team. 

My understudies owning their crafts and rooting for their castmates.

Lindsey Edwards as my intimacy coordinator.

Brioni Garvin as my Props and costume assistant.

It takes a village to put on a show! Having my team committed to try new those, exploring their abilities as creators have inspired me to do the same!!! 

We are bridging the gap!

God Bless you! Enjoy the Show!

Merci!

Terrace Wyatt, Jr. (He/Him)

Director & Producer

Founder of Terrace Studios, LLC

Cast

Creative Team

UP NEXT from TERRACE STUDIOS, LLC

UP NEXT FROM BROTHAABE FILMS

[WORKING TITLES IN PROGRESS]

2 documentary films

2. A Feature Film

GET YOUR POPCORN READY!!!!

Kai Asuncion - PHOTOGRAPHY

Meet the Company

Maya Zayn

Jocelyn

This play will be Maya’s first theater performance since graduating from KU, and she is honored to play the role of Jocelyn! During her time at KU, she made her theater debut in Collective Rage as Betty 3 and starred in multiple student films such as Support Group, Into the Fog, and Tammi Terrel. You can also see her as the Lady Coach in the StateFarm Bundlerooski commercial and Camryn Caruthers’ Perfect Machines, soon to be released. She would like to give her thanks and gratitude to her loved ones who have given her continuous support, faith, and care throughout her acting journey.

Lindsey Elizondo

Emilie

A veritable scream queen, Lindsay is a local horror film actor. She's honored to have Once Upon a Time in France be her first segue into theater--as well as the first time she's used her French minor in many years. Lindsay honed her skills at the Actor Training Studio with Andy Garrison. She haunts her historic Northeast manor--which has also featured in several of her films--along with her two dogs and a one-eyed cat

Frederic Welles

Oscar

Frederic Welles is excited to work with Phillips' new work once again, this time on stage!!! He's worked on lots of films. Some with BrothaAbe Films! He likes to thank his family and friends for supporting his love of acting on screen and stage!

Imran Khan Bangash

Arthur

Imran Bangash was born on August 22nd, 2002 in Arlington, Texas and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. In high school, Bangash was involved in his school's broadcasting and journalism program, along with a filmmaking program at an advanced professional studies center. His passion for performing began at a very young age, but had never seen the stage until university. Bangash is currently attending the University of Kansas, seeking a major in communications and a minor in theatre performance.

Ron Worley

James

Ron is very excited to be part of Once Upon a Time in France at the Black Box. Ron has most recently worked on the films: Stay Close to Me, Southern Fried Romance and James, and is currently working on the film, The Old House. Ron has a BA degree in Theater and Film from University of Kansas is a continuing student at The Actor Training Studio. He wants to thank his family and The Nacho Club for their love and support.

Kathy Breedan

Claudine

Following 35 years teaching theatre, Kathy spends her retirement making commercials, independent and feature films, and working onstage with Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, The White Theatre, Astra, Venture Out, Bell Road Barn and now with Terr.Studio. Her favorite roles were in VIRGIN TRIAL, 4000 MILES, THE TREE OF LIFE, THAT DAY IN TUCSON, BOOK OF DAYS, MOTHER OF THE MAID, and GLORIOUS. She currently serves on the KC Public Theatre's board. Her Masters in Acting/Directing was from Miami University Ohio with an emphasis in Elizabethan drama. She directed Shakespeare at Interlochen Arts Academy Camp in Michigan for several years.

Brent Custer

Dan

Brent is thrilled to be making his debut with Terr. Studios and to be working once again with Brotha Abe Films after starring in the short film Guppy last year. On stage, Brent has recently performed with the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in Judgment at Nuremberg, The Virgin Trial, and Book of Days. Brent has also appeared as an ensemble member of The Spooky Shit Show, performing at KC Horror Fest and at KC Fringe Festival, where you can see him performing again this summer.

Dominique Lorae

Suzanne

Dominique Lorae is an actor, teaching artist, model and playwright based out of Kansas City. A graduate from KU, with a BA in Theatre Performance. She made her professional stage debut in Kansas City with the Coterie in Only One Day a Year (2023) and most recently starred in Wildflower Productions retelling of Measure for Measure; Unmeasured as Isabella in KC Fringe Fest (‘24). When not on stage she teaches with the Coterie, Starlight Theatre’s Just Imagine, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. When not teaching or performing, Dominique enjoys drawing, playing videogames with friends, and doting on her dog.

Samantha Ramirez Franco

Trevor

Samantha Ramirez Franco is a passionate and versatile aspiring actress. She’ll be performing the role of Trevor in “Once Upon A Time in France.” She has done a dramatic script reading called “A Father’s Poder” performing multiple characters. Samantha is bilingual, a soprano singer and eager to contribute creativity and explore in a diverse skill set in acting. Contact her through Vigorous Model Management

Lindsey Edwards

Female Understudy: Jocelyn / Emilie / Trevor & Intimacy Coordinator

Jean-Jacques Corbier

Male Understudy: Arthur / Oscar / Trevor

Jean-Jacques Corbier is a director, screenwriter and actor. He currently resides in Kansas City. He received a bachelor's degree in Film and Media studies, with a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Kansas. He has been working on both sides of the camera in feature film, tv, commercials, and music videos in Kansas City for the past seven years. He is excited to dive into the world of stage acting and grow as an performer as a result.

Brioni Garvin

Understudy: Claudine & Suzzane & Props and Costume assistant

After performing in last year’s KC Fringe Festival, Brioni Garvin is excited to be part of another Kansas City production. Having been a Theatre and Psychology major at William Jewel College, she’s glad to work with Nathan Wyman and Terrace Wyatt Jr. again. She’s proud to be part of Phillip Arthur Dixon’s playwright debut and hopes you enjoy this amazing show. Lots of love!

Curtis Weber

Understudy: James / Dan

After many years of absence, Curtis Weber is very excited to once again be participating in theatre. For years Curtis had been active in stand-up and improvisational comedy before work demands drew him away. After many years as a pediatric RN, he took an early retirement and is free to pursue other interests. Those interests include stone carving, theatre, baking, refinishing and/or restoration of vintage items. Curtis appreciates the opportunity to be part of the production of Once Upon a Time in France.

Terrace Wyatt, Jr.

Director & Producer

Terrace Wyatt, Jr. is a local actor, playwright, director, and producer in Kansas City, MO. Graduated with a B.A. in Theatre at William Jewell College and has worked full-time on stage since the pandemic. KC credits include: Fences (KC Melting Pot Theatre), Finding Nemo (TYA), Horse Power: Tom Bass’ American Story, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (The Coterie Theatre); The Royale, and Peter Pan & Wendy (KCRep.); The Grapes of Wrath (The Arts Asylum) Boxed (Whim Productions); Dreamgirls (New Theatre & Restaurant); A Raisin in the Sun (The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City); Smart People (Kansas City Actors Theatre); Toni Stone (The Unicorn Theatre); and many more. He also assisted with KCRep, for Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson. Terrace recently remounted his play Black Man, Missouri for KC Fr!nge at City Stage in Union Station last summer which received “Best of Venue” and nominated for “Best Play" (Professional) for BroadwayWorld KC Awards. As he continues acting full-time, he’s developing more original works with his production company Terrace Studios, LLC. Production credits include: Black Man, Missouri, Once Upon A Time In France (Co-Produced with Bratha Abe Films) and MANY MORE COMING SOON!!! UP NEXT: Mel’N E [Melanin & Educated] (KC Fr!nge 2025), I wanna thank my family, friends, and God for everything they’ve done for me. God is my therapist when I have no one to go to. IG: @terracewyatt.jr / @terr.studios FB: Terrace Wyatt, Jr. / Terr. Studios

Phillip Arthur Dixon

Playwright & Co-Producer

Phillip Arthur Dixon was raised in the Kansas City metropolitan area. He would receive his bachelors degree from Fisk University and his masters degree from the University of Kansas. Both degrees in the subject of African-American history. He would go on to become a professor at Kansas City, Kansas, Community College, as well as a film writer, director and producer. Phillip has now decided to dip his toe into the world of theater. He is a passionate writer and has ideas of many stories that he would like the world to see. Not all stories are told best through film and many in the theater community know that as well. Once Upon a Time in France is a story about Jim Morrison. What if Jim Morrison would have faked his death and hid out in the outskirts of France. What if, a millennial foodie were to discover Jim Morrison. Could she keep the secret or would she expose him for the world to see? Phillip is an avid music listener and has a love for history as well. Sometimes the greatest stories are ones that are brought up through conversations with friends on Friday nights. Some of those stories stay between our ears, but some need to be shown to the world to educate and entertain.

Angelica I. Michel

Stage Manager

Angélica Isabel Michel is delighted to be the Stage Manager for ONCE UPON A TIME IN FRANCE. This is her first time being back for the stage in ten years. Previously worked as crew on INTO THE WOODS and THE WIZARD OF OZ. Angélica currently works in the Kansas City film industry as a Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Director, and Producer and is a member of IFCKC. She is bridging the gap for the local theater and film communities. She would like to thank her family, friends and colleagues for their support.

Aalayah Norwood

Assistant Director

Nathan Wyman

Stage Designer

Nathan Wyman is Professor of Theatre and the Producing Director of Jewell Theatre Company. He has also been technical director and stage designer since 1998, creating designs for over fifty productions at the College. He received the MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Scenery Design and Technology from Northern Illinois University. Professional design work includes the recent premiere of Novel by Ryan Bernsten at The Arts Asylum this past January, The Foreigner (Firefly Events Center), We Are Blood & The Curious Savage (OCTA: Olathe Civic Theatre Association), The Laramie Project & Torch Song Trilogy (at The Arts Asylum), and he provided the stage setting for Glamorous Night: The Music of Ivor Novello at the National World War I Museum. For his 2010 sabbatical, he worked with Running With Scissors Theatre Company in Hertfordshire, England, on Darkness Falls & The Monkey’s Paw. He recently joined the staff of the 2025 KC Fringe Festival as the Production Manager/Technical Director where he will supervise technicians at 10 different performance venues in KC for the two-week festival this July. He is grateful for the unending support of his partner Julianne Donovan.

Venus Leung

Costume Designer

This is Venus' fifth year working as a stylist, with most of her experience rooted in film. She had the opportunity to style for a range of projects, including the feature film Midwest Skidmark by Phillip Dixon, as well as several short films such as Sasporumpet by Brydie O'Connor and Jo Ellen Pellman, Interrogator by Evan Hoon, and the upcoming In Plain Sight by Thomas Rex, set to premiere at local film festivals. While screen work has been her main focus, stepping into the world of theatre with Once Upon a Time in France has been an exciting and refreshing challenge. Designing for stage is a very different process—bigger gestures, quicker reads, and a closer relationship between costume and performance. It’s pushed me creatively in all the best ways. Being part of Once Upon a Time in France has been a joy, and I’m incredibly thankful to the team for the opportunity to explore this new space. I’ve had so much fun throughout the process and am proud to contribute to bringing this story to life on stage.

J. Shafer Jones

Playbill Designer

Kai Asuncion

Photographer

Mahryn Rose

Props Designer

Drew Corkill

Sound Designer

Celeste Abrahamson

Lighting Designer

Jordan Nosler

Videographer

Megan Boppart

Videographer

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