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OUR MISSION
Capital Stage’s mission is to entertain, engage and challenge our audience with bold, thought provoking theatre.
THINGS TO KNOW
COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY:
As of Nov. 23, 2022, Capital Stage is no longer requiring proof of vaccination or boosters to attend a performance. Masks are recommended, not required. Visit our COVID-19 Safety Protocols & Procedures Page to stay up to date.
VIDEO/PHOTOS:
Recording and photography of any kind are prohibited at Capital Stage during the performance.
CELL PHONES:
Patrons are asked to turn communication devices off upon entering the theatre.
LATE SEATING & RE-SEATING:
Due to the design of our theatre, we cannot guarantee seating for late arrivals or for patrons who leave the theatre during the performance. As a courtesy to our artists and our audiences, late arrivals will be seated in a suitable location by our staff if possible and at the appropriate intervals.
REFRESHMENTS:
Only concession items purchased in the Wine & Dessert Bar are allowed in the theatre, patio and lobby areas. Yes you can bring your drinks and snacks into the theatre!
CHILDREN:
Capital Stage is noted for bringing intimate bold productions to our region and we encourage young adults to experience a live performance. Children age sixteen and up are welcome at Capital Stage unless specifically noted in the production’s description.
WHEELCHAIR SEATING:
Seating locations at Capital Stage for patrons using wheelchairs or with limited mobility are located in the first row. Tickets for these seats may be purchased in person or by calling the Box Office at 916-995-5464.
RESTROOMS:
Restroom facilities are located in the lounge behind the Wine & Dessert Bar.
INFORMATION:
Brochures and information about upcoming Capital Stage productions and events are available in the box office or by visiting capstage.org.
Capital Stage is a member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Capital Stage is a member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre.
Capital Stage is a member of the National New Play Network, the country’s alliance of leading nonprofit theaters that champion the development, production and continued life of new plays.
Capital Stage is a member of Blue Star Theatres, offering discounts to Military personnel, Military family members, and Veterans.

SDC is the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States.
Cast
Creative Team
Lauren Gunderson
Margot Melcon
Peter Mohrmann
Michael Stevenson
Keith Riedell
Tony Gabrielson
Wesley Apfel*
Carlos Llontop
Eric Broadwater
Patrick O'Reilly
Gail Russell
Ed Lee
Kimberly Taketa
Corey D. Winfield
Samantha McLean Haas
Ryan Adame
David Harris
Special Thanks
Joe Bertolucci, Affordable Heating & Air, Inc.
Donna Chipps
Bob Mandelson
Jim Hensley, President Abbey Flooring, Inc.
Cameron Hoyt
Di Arie Vineyard & Winery
Oak Park Brewing Company
Production Staff
Production & Company Manager - TONY GABRIELSON
Technical Director - CARLOS LLONTOP
Scenic Charge Artist - SAMANTHA McLEAN HAAS
Sound Designer & Engineer - ED LEE
Lead Electrician - ANDREW FRIDAE
Stage Manager - WESLEY APFEL*
Production Assistant - KYLE MISSMAN^
Costume Design Assistant - GIGI LINQUIST
Wardrobe Assistant - LANA DALLMAN^
Build, Paint & Load-In Crew - RILEY GRUENTHAL-CISNEROS, LANA DALLMAN^, RAND DOERNING, ANDREW FRIDAE, BILL MAI, ALEX MARTINEZ, KYLE MISSMAN^, KURT RODRIGUEZ, YASMINE SALMERON^, ELEANOR SWIFT, CHASE THOMPSON, IMANI WAWERU^
COVID-19 Safety Manager - ELIJAH PETERS
Graphic Designer/Webmaster - MISTY MCDOWELL
Photographer - CHARR CRAIL
BIPOC Liaison - VERNON LEWIS
^ Capital Stage Apprentice | * Member Actors' Equity Association
Meet the Company
Brittni Barger*
Brittni (she/her) is truly honored to reprise the role of Lizzy Darcy at CapStage. Past credits here include Lizzy in MISS BENNET and THE WICKHAMS, Sylvia in TRIBES, Nora in A DOLL’S HOUSE, and Nina in STUPID F##KING BIRD. She studied theatre at CSU Sacramento and NYU’s Collaborative Arts Project. Currently living in San Diego, she’s had the opportunity to film commercials and mixed media with a wide variety of fun clients and products like Manscaped, Bloomsybox, Crossrope, Manna Vitamins, Glamnetic, and more. She is also a host on the Amazon Prime show BEYOND GEEK. Visit her on the Gram @brittnibarger.
Matthew Hanjoong
Matthew is a graduate from California State University, Sacramento and former Capital Stage apprentice. He is excited to be back and thankful for the opportunity to return. Local credits include A GREAT MIGRATION (B Street Theatre), THE GREAT LEAP (Capital Stage) and NUTCRACKER SWEETS (Playground). Movie credits include PHOBIAS (Vertical Entertainment). Instagram, Twitter, TikTok all @matthewhanjoong. This is for you, Dad. Thank you for everything.
Stephanie McVay*
Stephanie is excited to be reprising the role of Mrs. Reynolds. Thanks CapStage! Recently found a home after 3 years of floating around. Time for nesting! Last seen in DANCE NATION at the B Street Theatre where Stephanie is an original company member. Other productions with B Street include BYHALLIA MISSISSIPPI, A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2, VANYA, SONJA, MASHA, AND SPIKE, SEXY LAUNDRY, THE UNDERPANTS, Partial list. TV: recurring 911 LONE STAR, MOM, SCHOOLED, THE ROMANOFFS, SUPERSTORE, BASKETS, THE PEOPLE VS OJ SIMPSON, THE OFFICE, PARKS AND RECREATION, Partial list. FILM: SWAN SONG, GEMINI, I DO…UNTIL I DON’T, EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, ANOTHER GAY MOVIE.
Kyle Missman^
Kyle (they/them) is a local Sacramento actor and current apprentice with Capital Stage. Previous credits include PIPPIN as Pippin, and RENT as Mark (Falcon’s Eye Theatre.) In addition to theatre, Kyle enjoys writing poetry and enjoys studying and creating mixed media to go along with their writing. If you are interested in keeping up with Kyle’s art in the future, check out @youjustmissedtheman on Instagram! In the future, they hope to transfer to a school within the UC system and to further their breadth of experience as an artist. Kyle would like to thank their Mother for supporting them, and to thank Peter and Micheal for the opportunity to act with Capital Stage. Enjoy the show, and Happy Holidays!
Colin Sphar*
Colin was last seen at Capital Stage in THE WICKHAMS, and heard in THE WICKHAMS: A RADIO PLAY. Theatre credits: THE QUEEN’S BALL: A BRIDGERTON EXPERIENCE (Netflix, Shondaland), POSH (Steep Theatre—Jeff Award, best ensemble), the world premiere of LUNA GALE (Goodman Theatre, Center Theatre Group—Ovation Award, best tour), and work with Steppenwolf, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Victory Gardens, Teatro Vista, and more. Colin started his acting journey as a young performer with Sacramento Theatre Company (THE LITTLE PRINCE, ARCADIA) and is an alumnus of Natomas Charter School PFAA. Colin is based in Chicago where he graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul.
Devin Valdez
Devin Valdez is over-the-moon excited to be portraying Lydia Wickham in this production of THE WICKHAMS: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY after having been in MISS BENNET last season. She was also seen in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Sacramento Theatre Company. Other favorite credits: THE WOLVES (#45) at Capital Stage, HAMLET and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Sacramento Theatre Company, JASPER at Big Idea Theatre as well as IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES and WELCOME TO ARROYO'S.
Imani Waweru^
Imani is a Capital Stage apprentice with an area of interest in acting and a student at Folsom Lake College. She has a performance background in dance and made her theater debut on Capital Stage’s 2022-23 season opener THE ROYALE. She is especially excited to portray Cassie in this production. Imani would like to give a special thanks to her director, Peter Mohrmann, her amazing fellow cast members, and all of the Capital Stage crew members who’s hard work made this production possible. She is incredibly grateful to be able to immerse herself in a community of talented artists and have the opportunity to learn, grow, and create.
Kriston Woodreaux*
Kriston (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist based between Austin, TX and Chicago, IL. His recent theatre credits include PASS OVER (Capital Stage); THE INHERITANCE, EVERY BRILLIANT THING, NOTES FROM THE FIELD, and THIS GIRL LAUGHS, THIS GIRL CRIES, THIS GIRL DOES NOTHING (ZACH Theatre); BRUTAL IMAGINATION (Salvage Vanguard); THE CITY WEARS A SLOUCH HAT (Rude Mechanicals); ACTUALLY (WorkHound), MONROE (Austin Playhouse); HENRY IV (The Hidden Room); and NEVA (Theatre en Bloc). Kriston studied acting at Bradley University and Illinois State University. He is appreciative for the opportunity to return to Capital Stage and getting to work with a stellar team.
Lauren Gunderson
Margot Melcon
Peter Mohrmann
Michael Stevenson
Keith Riedell
Tony Gabrielson
Wesley Apfel*
Carlos Llontop
Eric Broadwater
Patrick O'Reilly
Gail Russell
Ed Lee
Kimberly Taketa
Corey D. Winfield
Samantha McLean Haas
Ryan Adame
David Harris
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
CARLOS LLONTOP - Technical Director
ED LEE - Resident Sound Designer & Engineer
ANDREW FRIDAE - Carpenter, Technician
LOGAN HELLER – Box Office Assistant, Apprentice Coordinator
CECILIA CASTILLO JUAREZ - Concessions Associate
JAMIE JONES, PETER MOHRMANN, GAIL RUSSELL, JANIS STEVENS – Associate Artists
KYLE MISSMAN, IMANI WAWERU, LANA DALLMANN, YASMINE SALMERON - Apprentices
ELIJAH PETERS - COVID Safety Officer
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











