The Dolls of New Albion: A Steampunk Opera |
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| Written by Paul Shapera | ||
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February 18th and 19th, 2022 @ 7:30pm February 19th and 20th, 2022 @ 2:30pm |
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| TW: Death, Violence, Stylized Gun Violence/Suicide, and Drug Abuse | ||
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Director's Note
Dear Dollies,
Thank you so much for coming to PAC’s last musical of the season! I am forever grateful to be able to be a part of this crazy show, and to work with all these brilliant artists.
My first experience with “The Dolls of New Albion” began in 2018 when I performed as Byron in the off-broadway premiere with The National Theatre for Student Artists. I was in love with the show the minute I heard the music. I was in contact with the writer of the show, Paul Shapera, and I realized how much I would love to bring this story back to life. The fact that I was given the chance to be a part of this story once more is a gift that I am so thankful for.
Hope is something that is built into humanity, whether of religious intent, intimate connection, or even for what's next to come. This story revolves around the human condition craving to be forgiven while also recognizing the necessity to never forget. It is always difficult to find answers especially when they are right in front of you, and though the answer may not be one of expectation, the future beckons and cries for the truth; “Sometimes when you lose, you win.”
Thank you and enjoy the show.
Vincent Canale-Rouse (they/them)
Director
Song List
Act 1 Scene 1: New Albion 1
Act 1 Scene 2: Annabel Raises the Dead
Act 1 Scene 3: Annabel Has a Doll
Act 1 Scene 4: Annabel's Lament
Act 1 Scene 5: We Bid the First Generation Adieu
Act 2 Scene 1: New Albion 2
Act 2 Scene 2: Edgar Gets His Heart Broken
Act 2 Scene 3: The Old Trunk in the Attic
Act 2 Scene 4: Edgar Builds a Business
Act 2 Scene 5: Fay Considers Edgar's Proposal
Act 3 Scene 1: New Albion 3
Act 3 Scene 2: The Movement 1
Act 3 Scene 3: Voodoopunk
Act 3 Scene 4: The Movement 2
Act 3 Scene 5: Elysian Night
Act 3 Scene 6: The Suicide
Act 3 Scene 7: Bonfire of the Doll
Act 4 Scene 1: The Ballad of the Gambler and the Monk
Act 4 Scene 2: New Albion 4
Act 4 Scene 3: Priscilla and Jasper Play Cards
Act 4 Scene 4: Priscilla Considers
Act 4 Scene 5: The Day They Come
Act 4 Scene 6: I Will Bring You Down
Act 4 Scene 7: We Bid You All Adieu
Cast
Emily Minch
Annabel
Zach Liddick
Jasper
Connor Raposa
Edgar
Kelly Follette
Fay
Brent Hetrick
Byron
Taryn Feuer
Amelia
Alina Wiley
Priscilla
Erin Grace Kelly
Soldier 7285/Fight Captain
Becca Hammack
Elder/Annabel Understudy
Gabby Medeck
Narrator/Jasper Understudy
Micaela LaBarbera
Narrator/Fay Understudy
Hannah Schubring
Narrator/Amelia Understudy
Rhiannon Craver
Narrator/Priscilla Understudy
Faith Wankel
Narrator/Soldier 7285 Understudy/Dance Captain
Michael Williams
Narrator/Elder Understudy
Stephanie Reed
Narrator
Creative Team
Vincent Canale-Rouse
Director and Co-Choreographer
Madilyn Bunzey
Co-Choreographer
Amelia Elmen
Assistant Director
Arden Brown
Assistant Director
Erin Houghtaling
Music Director
John Read
Assistant Music Director
Aislinn Edmunds
Assistant Music Director
Courtney Hays
Stage Manager
Andrew Bausher
Assistant Stage Manager
Bowie Rivera
Assistant Stage Manager
Gavin Card
Fight Director
Donnie Woodard
Scene Designer
Kelly Protz
Lighting and Sound Designer
Zoe Dillinger
Props Supervisor
Tina Mistric
Costume Designer
Meet the Company
Emily Minch
Annabel
Emily Minch (She/They) - Annabel
Emily is thrilled to be a part of this wacky show! Some of their past credits include: Mamma Mia! (Donna), Grease (Jan), and PAC’s original production of Queens Deli (Jul). Later this Spring, they will be sharing the role of Quasimodo in Hunchback of Notre Dame at Main Street studios. They would like to thank their immensely supportive family and friends for always pushing them to be their best. Enjoy the show!
Zach Liddick
Jasper
Zach Liddick (He/Him) - Jasper
Zach Liddick (Jasper) is currently in his second-year studying BFA Musical Theatre at SUNY Fredonia with a minor in Music Industry. Fredonia credits include The Wild Party (The Neighbor/Swing), Queens Deli (Roman), The Normal Heart (Craig/Grady Us.). Additionally, he has worked professionally at The Lockport Palace (Buffalo, NY), and with Valleyfair Live Entertainment (Minneapolis, MN). Upcoming: CGTC's Pippin. He would like to thank his family, friends, and partner for always supporting him through thick and thin. Enjoy the show!
Connor Raposa
Edgar
Connor Raposa (He/Him) - Edgar
Connor Raposa (He/Him) is a Freshman acting Major with a double minor in music and dance. He is very excited to be making his PAC Debut as Edgar! Other Fredonia credits include New Works Now and can be seen in the upcoming production of CGTC’s Pippin.
Kelly Follette
Fay
Kelly Follette (She/They) - Fay
Kelly Follette (she/they) is a Junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Poughkeepsie, NY, and is so excited to be making their PAC debut! Their past Walter Gloor Mainstage Series credits include Kate in The Wild Party, Macbeth (Murderer #3), and Sweet Charity (Ensemble).
Brent Hetrick
Byron
Brent Hetrick (He/Him) - Byron
Brent is so pumped to be making his PAC debut. He is a Freshman BFA Musical Theatre major, and is happy to get to be part of such an amazing show with such outstanding people!
Taryn Feuer
Amelia
Taryn Feuer (She/Her)- Amelia
Taryn (Amelia) is a sophomore musical theater major and is so thrilled to make her PAC debut in Dolls of New Albion! Taryn was also seen as Tilly Evans u/s in Fredonia’s main stage production of She Kills Monsters last year. Some of her other roles include Katherine (Newsies), Ariel (Little Mermaid), and Martha (Spring Awakening). Taryn would like to thank this wonderful cast and crew for everything they have done to make Dolls such a great experience!
Alina Wiley
Priscilla
Alina Wiley (She/Her) - Priscilla
Alina Wiley (Priscilla) is delighted to make her debut with PAC. She is a freshman BFA Musical theatre major and recently joined Fredonia's improv team Random Acts, Fredonia's FNL, and the Riveters female acapella group. She will also appear in Common Ground Theatre Co's production of Pippin as Berthe in late April. Alina would like to thank her directors, friends, and family for supporting her and all the opportunities she's been given and she hopes you enjoy the show.
Erin Grace Kelly
Soldier 7285/Fight Captain
Erin Grace Kelly (she/they) is a Junior BFA Musical Theatre major from Long Island, NY. Previous Fred credits include The Wolves, Songs for a New World and The Wild Party. This will be their PAC debut. Upcoming: CGTC’s Pippin. Much love to their wonderful roommate Vinnie for their beautiful work on this production.
Becca Hammack
Elder/Annabel Understudy
Becca Hammack (She/Her/Hers) - Elder/Annabel Understudy
Becca Hammack is a Junior BFA Musical Theatre Major from Rochester, NY. Some of her credits include PACs production of The Persians(Treasury) and Fredonia’s Mainstage production of Our Town(Ensemble). This coming spring you can see her as a Gargoyle in The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Main Street Studios. Becca is thrilled to have this opportunity to work with such a wonderful group of people!
Gabby Medeck
Narrator/Jasper Understudy
Gabby Medeck (She/They) - Narrator/Jasper Understudy
Gabby is a Junior BFA Musical Theater Major from Long Island, NY, and are excited to be making their PAC performance debut! After Assistant Stage Managing PAC’s New Music Night, They are happy to finally be performing again in this crazy show. Past Fredonia Mainstage credits include Woman 2 in Songs for a New World and The Soldier in домой//home.
Micaela LaBarbera
Narrator/Fay Understudy
Micaela LaBarbera (She/Her) - Narrator/Fay Understudy
Micaela LaBarbera (Kk) is a freshman BFA musical theatre Major from New Paltz NY. She is thrilled to be a part of her first PAC production. She wants to thank her mom, Kathy, for always supporting her in everything she does. She would also like to thank the entire cast, crew, and production team for making the rehearsal space an insanely accepting and enjoyable place. Good job everyone!!
Hannah Schubring
Narrator/Amelia Understudy
Hannah Schubring (She/Her) - Narrator/Amelia Understudy
Hannah (She/Her) is a freshman BFA musical theatre student and is thrilled to be making her debut in Dolls! She’d like to thank the production team for the incredible opportunity and her family and teachers for their love and support.
Rhiannon Craver
Narrator/Priscilla Understudy
Rhiannon Craver (She/Her) - Narrator/Priscilla Understudy
Rhiannon (She/Her) is a freshman musical theater major and this is her PAC debut, and she is very excited to be working on The Dolls of New Albion. She has been in productions such as Cinderella and Godspell. She would like to thank her friends and family, as well as this amazing cast.
Faith Wankel
Narrator/Soldier 7285 Understudy/Dance Captain
Faith Wankel (She/Her) - Narrator/Soldier 7285 Understudy/Dance Captain
Faith Wankel (She/Her) is a freshman BFA musical theatre major from Long Island,New York. Faith is so excited to make her PAC debut in The Dolls of New Albion! Past Fredonia main stage credits include “The Wild Party” (Swing). She wants to thank her family and friends for always supporting her!
Michael Williams
Narrator/Elder Understudy
Michael Williams (He/Him/His) - Narrator/Elder Understudy
Michael Williams is grateful to be making his PAC debut with such a lovely creative team, crew and cast. Michael is from Cortland, NY and is a first year student studying Musical Theatre and Political Science. He would like to thank his professors and his family for making this happen. Michael will be in The Hunchback of Notre Dame this spring at main street studios in the ensemble and Understudying Phoebus. He hopes you love this show as much as he does.
Stephanie Reed
Narrator
Stephanie Reed (She/Her) - Narrator
Stephanie Reed is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major from Washington, D.C. Stephanie is thrilled to make her PAC debut in Dolls of New Albion. In addition to TADA, Stephanie is also a member of SUNY Fredonia’s all-voice acapella group, Premium Blend. This spring, Stephanie will be in Main Street Theatre Company’s Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Vincent Canale-Rouse
Director and Co-Choreographer
Vincent Canale-Rouse (They/Them) - Director and Co-Choreographer
Vincent Canale-Rouse, the Director of PAC’s Experimental, The Dolls of New Albion, is a junior BFA Musical Theatre major/Dance minor from Hudson Falls, N.Y. They are excited to work on their first PAC production of their collegiate experience. Their departmental credits include Sweet Charity (Marvin), Macbeth (Witch 3), and Wild Party (Jackie).
Madilyn Bunzey
Co-Choreographer
Madilyn Bunzey (She/Her) - Co-Choreographer
Madilyn is very excited to be a part of her first PAC production as the Co-Choreographer for Dolls of New Albion. She is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major with a dance minor from Goshen, NY. Her past Main Stage credits at Fredonia include Nadine in the fall production of The Wild Party. Thank you to Vinnie, the production team, and PAC for the opportunity!
Amelia Elmen
Assistant Director
Amelia Elmen (She/They) - Assistant Director
Amelia Elmen is a freshman BFA Musical Theatre major and is so excited to be making her PAC and assistant directing debut! Amelia has always had a passion for directing, and is ready to take her talents off the stage and onto the production team. She can't wait to share this production and hopes that everyone will love it as much as she does!
Arden Brown
Assistant Director
Arden Brown (She/Her) - Assistant Director
Arden Brown (She/Her) is a sophomore Musical Theatre major from NYC with a Psychology/Athletic Coaching minor. She is so excited and grateful for the opportunity to assistant direct and bring this story to life with such incredible people. Arden is also a member of Random Acts, The Riveters, and Fredonia Night Live. Some performance credits include Ordinary Days (Warren), The Lifespan of a Fact (Emily), and this spring, Pippin (Player).
Erin Houghtaling
Music Director
Erin Houghtaling (She/Her) - Music Director
Erin Houghtaling (She/Her) is excited to be making her PAC debut as a first time Music Director. Past credits include: Our Town (Sam Craig) and The Wild Party (Swing) here at SUNY Fredonia. All the love to Vinnie, Courtney, PAC and her friends and family.
John Read
Assistant Music Director
John Read (He/Him) - Assistant Music Director
John is a freshman musical theater major and is thrilled to participate as assistant musical director for his first PAC production. He was previously seen in the ensemble of "The Wild Party" at SUNY Fredonia.
Aislinn Edmunds
Assistant Music Director
Aislinn Edmunds (She/Her) - Assistant Music Director
Aislinn is a Freshman Musical Theatre major and this is her first PAC show, as well as her first time on a production team! She is so excited to be a part of The Dolls of New Albion team and wishes her friends onstage and behind the scenes, a wonderful run!
Courtney Hays
Stage Manager
Courtney Hays (She/Her) - Stage Manager
Courtney Hays (She/Her) is a junior double majoring in BA Theater Arts and Business Finance. This is Courtney’s first time stage managing a PAC show and has truly enjoyed the experience. She has been performing her whole life but was an Assistant Stage Manager for the opera Il Matrimonio Segreto last fall. Courtney is extremely thankful for the relationships she has formed through this show and wants to thank the production team, cast, and PAC for making this show such an amazing success.
Andrew Bausher
Assistant Stage Manager
Andrew Bausher (He/Him) - Assistant Stage Manager
Andrew Bausher (He/Him), (ASM) is a sophomore BFA Acting major from Reading, PA. This is his first time on the production team of a PAC show. Other PAC and Fredonia Mainstage credits include: The Lifespan of a Fact (Jim Fingal) and The Normal Heart (Tommy Boatwright). He'd like to thank the entire production team and PAC for this opportunity!
Bowie Rivera
Assistant Stage Manager
Bowie Rivera (They/Them) - Assistant Stage Manager
Bowie (they/them) is a sophomore double majoring in BA Theatre Arts and Music Industry! This is Bowie's first time assistant stage managing as well as their first time being involved in a PAC production! They have been performing for years and they are super excited to be on the other side of a production. Bowie is so grateful for the bonds they have formed with so many people from the cast and production team over the process. They want to thank the cast, rest of the production team, and PAC for making this show possible and so wonderful!
Gavin Card
Fight Director
Gavin Card (He/Him) - Fight Director
Gavin is a senior Musical Theatre major who's love of stage combat grew from watching movies with his grandfather. He appeared most recently in Wild Party (Fight Director, Eddie), and is grateful to work with this electrifying cast.
Donnie Woodard
Scene Designer
Donnie Woodard (He/Him/His) - Scene Designer
Donnie Woodard (He/Him/His) is a senior B.F.A. Technical Theatre Production and Design major at SUNY Fredonia. Recent scenic design credits include The Wild Party, Macbeth, Everything Feels Like the End of the World (Original Production/Binghamton Production), and The Lifespan of a Fact. In addition, he has had the pleasure of serving as the Technical Supervisor on the PAC board for the past three years. He wishes to extend his excitement to you, in the hopes that you truly appreciate the magic of live theatre once more.
Kelly Protz
Lighting and Sound Designer
Kelly Protz (They/Them) - Lighting and Sound Designer
Kelly Protz (They/Them) is a sophomore BFA Theatrical production design major. This is their first show as sound designer and their second show as lighting designer.
Zoe Dillinger
Props Supervisor
Zoe Dillinger (She/Her) - Props Supervisor
Zoe Dillinger (She/Her), (Props Supervisor) is a sophomore BFA Theatrical Production and Design major with a concentration in both costume and scenic design from Buffalo, NY. She has worked on various other SUNY Fredonia TADA productions as a stitcher, scenic artist, assistant charge artist and was part of wardrobe crew.
Tina Mistric
Costume Designer
Tina Mistric (Costume Designer)
Tina Mistric (she/they) is proud to be costuming another production and hopes you enjoy the show. Thank you to Vinnie for all the work they put in with every single team and cast member to make this show a success!
Special Thanks
Special Thanks To:
The Executive Board of PAC, SUNY Fredonia Department of Theatre and Dance, especially Lisa Schrantz for her brilliant assistance in scheduling rooms spaces, Rebekah Barse-Nye for the help in set construction, Donnie Woodard for their brilliant poster design, and to my brilliant team and cast, with most thanks to Erin Houghtaling and Courtney who have worked hours, days, weeks, and months to help create this story and bring it to life, I am forever grateful more than you will ever know.