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CONTENT ADVISORY

This production includes strong profanity, sexual references, and adult situations. It is intended for an adult audience.

SETTING

Perhaps not the current administration, exactly--but broad strokes of past presidents, combined with fever dreams of future ones. And, if we are being honest, an amalgamation of them all.

Oh, and the action happens in several locations in and around the West Wing of the White House.

POTUS is performed in two acts. There will be one 15-minute intermission.

The use of photography or recording of any kind is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all cell phones and/or any other noise-making device. 

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Cast

Production Team

Additional Credits

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Production Photos by Steve Rogers Photography.

Michael Davis; Devin Finn; Amanda Cooley Davis; Trinity Street Playhouse & Jenny Larson-Quiñones; Violet Crown City Church & Janet Gurley; KOOP Radio (Off Stage and On The Air) & Lisa Scheps; Different Stages & Norman Blumensaadt; The VORTEX; Texas State University Department of Theatre, Dance & Film.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jacqui Calloway | Denise Hodgson | David R. Jarrott

Mark Kiester | Stephanie Todd

STAFF

David R. Jarrott - Producing Artistic Director

Will Gibson Douglas - Managing Director

Natalie D. Garcia - Marketing Director

Jennifer A. Anderson - Company Manager

Laura DiCristofano - House Manager

ADVISORY BOARD

Jennifer A. Anderson | Craig Brock | Janelle Buchanan

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia | Natalie D. Garcia | Max Langert

Isabella Anastasia Leigh | Ted Siff

JARROTT PRODUCTIONS IS A PROUD MEMBER OF:

Meet the Company

Suzanne Balling

Harriett - His Chief of Staff

Suzanne is delighted to make her first appearance with Jarrott Productions. Recent-ish Austin credits include MISS LULU BETT (Ina), a live-streamed production of DOWN FROM HEAVEN (Jessica), NEVERMORE:THE IMAGINARY LIFE AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE (Eliza Poe/Player 5), MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Leonata/Don John/Dogberry), MRS. MANNERLY (Jeffrey) and SWEAT (Tracey). She’s excited to cast her vote on November 5 for the next, real POTUS!

Helen Merino

Jean - His Press Secretary

Helen had a limited run in Jarrott Productions' THE SOUND INSIDE (Bella). Austin Shakespeare: MARY STUART (Mary), THE BELLE OF AMHERST (Emily Dickinson), MACBETH (Lady Macbeth), MEDEA (Chorus), THE SEAGULL (Masha), DESIGN FOR LIVING (Gilda), THE CRUCIBLE (Elizabeth), and HAMLET (Hamlet). ZACH Theatre: BAD DATES (Haley), PRESENT LAUGHTER (Monica), OMNIUM GATHERUM (Lydia), WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF (Honey), AS YOU LIKE IT (Rosalind), MY CHILDREN, MY AFRICA (Isabelle), THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO (Sunny). Gateway Theatre Project: GHOSTS (Helene). St. Mane Theatre, MN: Guest writer/performer for the devised piece A.R.T. 2018: SOUND AND FURY

Mimi Strum

Margaret - His Wife, The First Lady

This is Mimi's first appearance with Jarrott Productions. Recent work includes THEATRE OF FAQS, UT Center for Teaching and Learning; Andee Kinzys’ DELORES and HOWARD KICK THE BUCKET/ PODCAST (Delores). Current work: William Grant Stills ”IF YOU SHOULD GO.” Gratitude to this beautiful company of humans that is Jarrott Productions. Et ma belle famille - je vous remercie de tout mon coeur!

Alaithia Velez

Stephanie - His Secretary

Alaithia Velez (she/they) is an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker. POTUS marks her first appearance with Jarrott Productions. Austin theater credits include EDIT ANNIE (Vortex), CYRANO DE BERGERAC (Archive Theatre), TINY BANGER (Trinity Street Playhouse), and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Austin Shakespeare).

Jacqui Calloway

Chris - A Journalist

Jacqui is a SAG-AFTRA actor, educator, and theatremaker. For Jarrott Productions: THE NICETIES, THE FROG PRINCE, PALE HUMAN GARBAGE PEOPLE. Other recent theatre credits: BLKS (New Manifest), EDIT ANNIE (Vortex), & FRANK’S LIFE (CBC). Jacqui co-directs the Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble, a devised theatre program for teens working to prevent interpersonal violence, and recently assistant directed THRIVE, OR WHAT YOU WILL (The VORTEX). Jacqui is a VORTEX company member and teaches at Texas State University & The Actor's School. She is the winner of four B. Iden Payne awards.

Oskar Brian

Charlee - His Cleaner.

Oskar is an actor, puppeteer, and stage manager making his Jarrott Productions debut. He currently performs in tours for the Brave Schools Program with Creative Action. He has recent performances in UNDARK! A RADIOACTIVE PUPPET PLAY with Trouble Puppet, and THE ART OF MARTYRDOM as “Servant” with Different Stages. This season he stage managed THE TAVERN with Different Stages, DEATH ON THE HALF SHELL with Mélange, and LAMMAS, SAMHAIN and BELTANE with Malum Malus Burlesque.

Kelsey Mazak

Dusty - His Dalliance

Kelsey is ecstatic to be back onstage with Jarrott Productions! Kelsey is a graduate of SMU's BFA Acting program and has been acting throughout the Austin area for the past 10 years. JP credits include A MILLION MORE TO GO, PET DICK and SIGNIFICANT OTHER. Other recent credits include: Jenna in the world premiere of JENNA AND THE WHALE (Ground Floor Theatre), Betty in THE GULF (Street Corner Arts), Ellie in HEARTBREAK HOUSE (Different Stages), and Sevenly in BUTCHER OF BARABOO (Street Corner Arts). Kelsey is so excited to bring this feminist, electric, and topical script to life with such an amazing cast. Thanks to Karen Jambon for all of her trust and guidance throughout the process. And to Cole--I love you more than I can put into words.

Amy Minor

Bernadette - His Sister

Amy Minor is thrilled to be in her first show with Jarrott Productions! Amy holds a B.F.A. in theater from Stephens College and prior to Austin, lived in Kansas City and Chicago for many years acting at various theater companies (Coterie, American Heartland, Chicago Shakespeare, Chicago Jewish Theater, Lifeline Theater, Barrel of Monkeys). Recently here in Austin she could be seen as Jenny Hill in Austin Playhouse's musical BIG FISH and as Sophia in CHARLIE’S GOLDEN GIRLS with La Fenice. Amy has also been diligently working on her most favorite role, being a mom to her two sons: Aiden and Liam, and wife/partner to the incredible Tobie Minor. Amy is a founding member and the managing director of Austin Crown Theatre, which produces original Christmas shows and cabarets in South Austin. More info at: www.crowntheatre.org.

Karen Jambon

Director

This is Karen’s second outing with Jarrott Productions, having previously directed FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY. A Director and Actor in Central Texas for over thirty years, Karen has worked with the VORTEX Repertory Company, Different Stages, Sam Bass, Paradox Players, Austin Shakespeare, La Fenice, Loaded Gun Theory, Color Arc Productions, and Melange Theatre Company. Thanks to Jarrott Productions for taking on this wild play and to the fantastic cast and crew for bringing it to life.

Jennifer A. Anderson

Production Manager

Jarrott Productions: DEATHTRAP, HOME, I’M DARLING, A MILLION MORE TO GO. Stage Manager: HOME, I’M DARLING, 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 ENDS. 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 BOHEME, DIALOGUES DES CARMELITES, RIGOLETTO. Three seasons as Artistic Administrator for Spotlight on Opera. Production assistant, crew member, and house manager for over 30 productions at ZACH from 2005 to 2009.

Astrid A. Rangel

Production Stage Manager

Astrid A. Rangel is a Texas State University alumni where she graduated with a Fine Arts Degree in Theatre with an emphasis on Stage Management and Directing. Her shows include DEATHTRAP; Jarrott Productions, OAI - PALE HUMAN GARBAGE PEOPLE; Jarrott Productions, OAI - MOM & POP; Jarrott Productions CLYDE'S; Ground Floor Theatre, JENNA & THE WHALE; Ground Floor Theatre, ANNA IN THE TROPICS; Ground Floor Theatre, rain falls special on me; Ground Floor Theatre, THE LIBRARY; Different Stages, A CHRISTMAS CAROL; Penfold Theatre, LIGHTING GIRL; Frontera Fest and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE; Texas State University. Astrid would like to thank her fiance Kyle for supporting everything she does and the wonderful theater community she has found for allowing her to grow along with them!

Oskar Brian

Assistant Stage Manager

See above.

Anne Marie Gordon

Scenic Designer

Ann Marie is pleased to be back in Austin to work with Jarrott Productions for the first time on this wonderfully hilarious show. She has been doing set design in Austin over the years and has done work with many companies including The VORTEX and Different Stages to name a few. She has received several B Iden Payne awards for set design including The VORTEX production of PERFORMANCE PARK which she shares with Griffon Ramsy. She encourages everyone to Vote!

Elaine Jacobs

Scenic Assistant

Elaine has been creating sets and theatrical tricks for over 20 years in the Austin area. POTUS marks her first time working with Jarrott Productions. A lifetime of carpentry and related trades has enabled a stream of real water, a big revolving stage, and now this, for kicks. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented people.

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. POTUS marks her third collaboration with Jarrott Productions. National credits include ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART ONE (Omaha Comm. Playhouse), 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, and JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Barter Players). Regional credits include DEATHTRAP, HOME, I’M DARLING (Jarrott Productions), RENT, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, ROCK OF AGES (San Antonio Broadway Theatre), THE WIZARD OF OZ (San Pedro Playhouse) SECRETS OF THE SEA COMMERCIALl (Literati), A CHRISTMAS CAROL CLASSIC RADIOCAST (Penfold Theatre), PAGEANT, THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND (Stage Austin). http://www.mackenziemulligan.com

Pam Friday

Costume Designer

Pam is a costume designer and retired public school theatre teacher. She has worked with many Austin companies including The VORTEX, Ground Floor Theatre, Penfold, Scriptworks and many others. Surveying the mountains of American flag lapel pins mixed in with the quilt and the safety pins spread across the landscape of her kitchen, she embraces her role as costumer to this company of talented and amazing folks on stage and off! She would like to thank Dave and Will for inviting me to this party and encourages all to be sure to vote and keep going to live theatre!

Kaitlyn Hartnagel

Props Coordinator

Kaitlyn Hartnagel is a current student at Texas State University studying Technical Theatre. This is her 3rd show with Jarrott Productions. Previous credits include: Prop Manager: DEATHTRAP (Jarrott Productions), A MILLION MORE TO GO (Jarrott Productions), WHEN THOU WAKEST (TXST), and OH TO BE PURE AGAIN (TXST). Assistant Prop Manger: SHE KILLS MONSTERS (TXST), URINETOWN (TXST), and LEGALLY BLONDE (Zilker Theatre Productions).

Brooke Sauerwein

Sound Designer/Audio Engineer

Brooke is a recent graduate from Texas State University with her BFA in Theatre Technical Production. This is her first time working with Jarrott Productions. Her favorite productions to work on at Texas State were RENT, MACBETH, SHE KILLS MONSTERS, and URINETOWN. She's had the privilege of working with the Santa Fe Opera as an A/V Apprentice on operas such as LA TRAVIATA, DON GIOVANNI, DER ROSENKAVALIER, and THE RIGHTEOUS (World Premiere). She's currently working as a freelance audio extraordinaire in the greater Austin area.

Rachel DeRouen

Fight Choreographer

Rachel found her expression through middle school theater. The love she had for telling stories and entertaining audiences drove her to pursue a degree in Acting. She earned her BFA in Acting from Texas State University and worked as a Stage Combat Teacher's Assistant. This is her first time working with Jarrott Productions. Her most notable stage performance was playing Margo in Georgetown Palace's LEGALLY BLONDE. She has starred in several independent short and feature films including SCREAM: LEGACY - A FAN FILM and CARNAGE RADIO where she was able to put her combat skills to use on screen. After much time as a performer, she also developed a fascination in working behind the scenes. She has served productions in various capacities such as Screenwriter, Assistant Director, Fight Coordinator, and Producer.

Kelly Hasandras

Dance Choreographer

Kelly is a choreographer and performer living in Austin, TX. This is her first time working with Jarrott Productions. Her most recent choreography credits include movement for KING OF HEARTS, DISCO DRACULA, ENTANGLEMENT THE MUSICAL, HUMAN RESOURCES THE MUSICAL, RAMALAMADINGDONG HIGH THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL (2023 B. Iden Payne award), THE ROVER (2019 B. Iden Payne award), fight choreography in ONCE THERE WERE SIX SEASONS (2019 B. Iden Payne Nominee) among many others. She won best Actress in 2017 at the 48Hour Film Festival and she was nominated for best Dancer/Choreographer by the Austin Chronicle 2017. She is a certified DanceAbility International instructor and holds a BA in Theater and Dance from the University of Texas in Austin. During the day Kelly co-directs the nationally recognized and award-winning teen art program, Totally Cool Totally Art with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

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