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Director/Writers Note
Dad -
I hope you're proud of what Eddie and I have accomplished. During a time of severe tribulation, these spoken words have been the light in the dark for me. You taught me that. The power of the spoken word. Thank you for being my greatest teacher.
Eddie was the perfect co-writer for me. He keeps me balanced. It was truly an effortless partnership. I know you'd be proud of him too Dad. After losing you, I can count on one hand the people who have truly kept me standing, aside from the original Fab 5 and my family. Eddie is one of those people.
When we started writing this show in May of 2020, Drew (the character I wrote) went through the loss of her father. I didn't know that just a handful of months later, I would lose you. I wasn't sure if I could continue writing, but Eddie said.. "What would your dad do?" And I know you'd keep writing.
Although this isn't your typical love story, it's my love story to you Dad. The ever-encompassing power of grief and how it can drown you. Find your light, you would say. And so I do...
This one's for you Dad.
Love Britanica/Schtinka/Britt
Hello, my friend.
How are you? I hope you’ve been well.
It’s been a while.
As I‘m writing this in the early hours of the day, my mind dwells on
the long, arduous road that took us here.. and how brief it all was.
I’m telling you, it was only yesterday when Britt and I got together
in the late night hours and were conjuring up just the right words
with our keyboards. Only yesterday when we dug through old letters,
visited childhood friends through memories, and rediscovered the
lyrics to old songs we never forgot.
But only yesterday was three years ago.
And with those years that have come and gone, also arrived the season
of change. The relentless season of change. If I am sharing openly
with you, my friend, this season has not been the kindest and it has
taken so much. But like with most hardships, it was sobering to all
the little details I missed.
These past few months with these people has saved me.
These people, their love for one another, and their faith in Brittany
and I’s words. It’s been a lighthouse in this ocean of noise.
To see these bonds created right before our eyes and to see everyone
adapt to these harsh changes so gracefully has been fulfilling.
It takes a village to make these things happen, and a village came
with reinforcements. I will never forget those who showed up, rolled
their sleeves, and put in the work. You are stardust.
And to have the privilege of creating original art with your best
friend, it’s a dream realized. Brittany, your light is all consuming.
Thank you for pulling out the fire which sat in me so dormantly.
Thank you for never giving up on me. We don’t deserve you.
I will miss this chapter, I cherish it so much. It came and it went
too soon.
Like the old saying goes, the days are long but the years are short.
I wish you well my friend. Thank you for being here.
Enjoy the show.
love + flowers, Eddie
Who's Who
Creative Team
Eduardo Gomez
Brittany Grim
Jen Likes
Lillie Pooler
Brandon Harrington
Patrick Johnson
Billy Cox
Lexi Balisteri
Charlotte Couzens
Elliot Harrington
Meet the Company
Lexi Balistreri
Lexi Balistreri is thrilled to be playing Drew in Cast B of tethered. Lexi has loved working with this beautiful original piece, and feels extremely lucky to be a part of bringing tethered to life.
Lucas Bennett
My name is Lucas Bennett, I enjoy acting in theater and film and I enjoy playing music in my band and solo, I’m very excited to be a part of such a talented cast and crew with incredibly talented directors and more importantly very kind and incredible people.
Charlotte Couzins
Charlotte Couzens has been involved in the performing arts since 2019, and first worked with Brittany during a production of Age of Aquarius in 2022. She is so honored to have gotten to be a part of this cast, and is super excited to watch all her fellow actors thrive on stage while this story comes to life. Theater has presented her with amazing opportunities to learn and grow, and she can't wait to share this amazing show with everyone.
Maggie Dominguez
Maggie Dominguez is honored to bring her Aunt BB and Eddie G's story to life in Tethered. She is so excited to be Young Drew in cast A and bring the light to the stage. She has loved working with this amazing cast and cant wait to see her family watch her shine!
Camryn Harrington
Camryn Harrington is thrilled to have stepped into the part of Teen Julia and be a part of tethered. She will be a sophomore at Loveland High school and has been doing theater her whole life. She has loved working with the cast and her directors Brittany and Eddie. This piece is so touching and she can’t wait for it be shared to you all! Enjoy the show!
Iris Harrington
This Iris's first show at the Bas Bleu and she is excited to perform in her Aunt BB's original production. She has enjoyed being directed by Brittany and Eddie and likes taking on the challenge of a more serious role. Theatre runs in her blood and other than her love for cats and her family, she loves nothing more than performing for an audience.
Maleah Hurtado Hamby
Maleea is so thankful to be a part of Tethered. She is an upcoming senior at Greeley Central and plans to peruse theater as a career in the future. She has found this experience to be extremely rewarding and challenging. She loves being able to explore numerous emotions and human experiences through theater. Playing Teen Drew has been a beautiful experience and she can’t wait to share it with world!
Maleea
John Kampf
John Kampf is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance and a minor in Theatre Arts. He has been singing and acting for 13 years and got his start when he was a sophomore in high school where performing became his passion. Some of his past roles include Benny (Rent), Lord Astor (Peter and the Starcatcher), Aaron (First Date), Miles/Cube (She Kills Monsters), and Bruce Bechdel (Fun Home). John is elated and honored to be performing in this original production and can't wait for everyone to see it come to life. Enjoy the show!
Aly Kerr
Aly as done several shows directed by Brittany over the past 5 years and she's so excited to continue that with her and Eddie with tethered. Aly is so excited and honored to play Teen Drew. Aly has absolutely loved being a part of this whole process of bringing this story to light and she can't wait for everyone to see this beautiful story.
Lex Knuth
Lex Knuth (11) is excited but surprised to find out he is acting in Tethered soon as Young Lucian/Beni. He is usually busy playing chess or video games, so imagine his shock when he found out that he acts too! Even though he is a bright, almost 6th grader, no one is sure if he actually memorized his lines. Wish him luck!
Casey Likes
This is Casey’s first time performing at the Bas Bleu and is incredibly thankful for it to be with an original piece by two of his very good friends. He hopes you find a piece of your story in our story and feel connected. He would like to thank his close friends and family for their support.
Jen Likes
Jen is overjoyed at not only being backstage helping make her best friend's writing a reality but getting a tiny moment in the light for herself. Getting to be on stage with her son, Casey, is a gift she will always cherish. Brittany, Eddie, cast and crew, it has been an adventure putting this beautiful work together, but Jen can't think of a group of people she'd rather do it with. Through all the darkness we have found our light together. This work is special, YOU are special! Jen would like to thank Evan, Wes, Mabel, Marily, her mom, Brandon, Jemma, Logan and Casey for their sacrifice of time to allow this creative project to happen.
Don't worry, H, we will always find our light!
Kylie Lucas
Kylie Lucas has been acting for four years and has loved every second of it. She is thrilled to be a part of Tethered and can't wait to bring the story to life. Kylie has had so much fun getting to work with the very talented cast. Aside from acting, she has been dancing since the age of two and is competitive dancer. Kylie also loves reading, drawing, and being outside.
Amy Moore
Amy Moore has acted only twice before and is enjoying being on stage again. She enjoys reading, going for walks/hikes and spending time with her family.
Shyla Moore
Shyla Moore is 11 years old, she will be going into 6th grade. She has been acting for a year and a half. Her favorite roles so far are Greylag in Honk Jr and John in Fun Home. She also enjoys drawing and writing.
Emma Ogle
After meeting Brittany in 2021 through RENT auditions, Emma Ogle is grateful to be able to reignite and grow her passion and skills for theater. She is honored to have the opportunity to support her theater family and to return the support and respect that the Harringtons have shown to her. Emma is very excited to work with such a talented cast to tell this story and bring this show to life.
Jamison Pike
Jamison Pike has been in multiple shows including Assassins, Les Miserables, and Ratman and does not plan on stopping anytime soon. He has performed in multiple improv troupes and is a magician. He would like to thank his friends and family for their constant continued support and believing in him during his darkest times
Damian Sanchez
Damian Sanchez is playing the role of Teen Lucian in the original production of t e t h e r e d. He has been doing theater for the past three years and has enjoyed every second of it! He absolutely loves the creative and imaginative show Eddie and Brittany have written, and has loved the time he has spent with the casts.
Melissa Schulte
Melissa is honored to be a part of the tethered family. Prior theater performance for Melissa dates back to high school with Fiddler on the Roof (Ghost) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Townsperson). In recent years, Melissa has enjoyed being back on stage with Brave New World (Linda) and We Are Who We Are (Baldamero). Her favorite of these being fully immersed in the production of Trail to Oregon by her daughter's company Inner Light Theater. She would like to thank her kids for renewing her love of theater, her boyfriend for his unwavering support, and her mother for her constant encouragement and unsurpassed friendship.
Rize Simmons
Rize Simmons is thrilled to finally bring Tethered to the stage as Teen Lucian in Cast A. He has loved being a part of the unique experience that it was to put the show together. Some of his favorite roles have been Ms. Trunchbull (Matilda), Prince Eric (Little Mermaid), and Jester (Ratman - if you know, you know). Rize would like to thank all the cast and crew for an awesome few months. And thank you for watching the show.
Ayden Smith
Ayden Smith is so excited to play Drew in Cast A of Tethered! She has loved working with all the cast and crew these past few months, and she cannot wait for the show to finally be on the stage! Some of Ayden’s favorite roles have been Tilly Evans (She Kills Monsters), Crutchie (Newsies), and “Schwartzy” (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Ayden would like to thank all her friends and family for letting her obsess over preforming for many years. Enjoy the show!
Cloe Smith
Cloe works as a substitute teacher in district 6 but has a huge passion for music and theater. She was in choir and participated in theater all through her middle school and high school career. Some of her roles as an adult have been Mother in Trail to Oregon, with the Inner Light Theater company, The Narrator in We are who we are, and she directed Brave new world with the Aims Community Theater. She would like to thank Brittnay, Eddie and the cast for this wonderful experience. Most of all she would like to thank her amazing family and boyfriend for standing by her side through the roller coaster our life can be sometimes.
Erik Sokolowski
Erik has been in the theater business since he was 13. They've known the Harringtons for 8 years. Theater has always been a passion for him and has even studied it in college. They even earned his associates in Theater arts.
Tiernan Troyer
Tiernan is overjoyed to be performing in the debut production of t e t h e r e d! A double-major in Theatre and Music at CSU, some of his past credits include Melchior in Spring Awakening and Riff Raff in The Rocky Horror Show. He’d like to thank his parents for all their support, and he'd like to thank Brittany and Eddie for letting him be a part of this beautiful project they put their hearts and souls into!
Holley Winbourn
Holley is so excited to be apart of Tethered! She has been performing for about 4 years now and is excited to pursue the opportunity to be in an original show!
Anna Perry
Anna is looking forward to playing Julia in Tethered. She is honored to be in a show that her close friends Brittany and Eddie created. Acting is her passion and she loves being able to be with her friends who share the same passion and creativity. She can’t wait to share a beautiful story with an audience.
Eduardo Gomez
Brittany Grim
Jen Likes
Lillie Pooler
Brandon Harrington
Patrick Johnson
Billy Cox
Lexi Balisteri
Charlotte Couzens
Elliot Harrington
Photos
Our esteemed directors
Young Drew and Young Lucian discussing pancakes
Bros
Lucian and Drew
Sunset rehearsals
What?
"He was a skater boy"
Peeking in on the scene
Teen Lucian and Drew
The awkward moment you meet your dad's new boo
Halloween party (child optional)
Lucian and Drew
Co-parenting is difficult
Claire is confused
Do not comment on the helmet!
Sean and Drew
Melissa always coming through with the facial expressions
Dancing to your favorite or not favorite song
Cousin love
Prepping for a party
Jen/Jenny writing love letters
Father/son moments
Adult Bros
Share the love
Day One
t e t h e r e d, ladies, gentlemen and gentlethems
Date Night
Multimedia
Donors
Tremendous thanks goes to our donors from our Kickstarter campaign!! Without you, none of this would be possible.
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Love Letter Arabella Fuller The Creative Fund by BackerKit Tim Venable The New Love Melissa Schulte Betsy Taylor Samantha Knuth Jamie Schroeder The Frenemy Frank and Patti Bell Brian and Michelle Balisteri George D’Amico Marily Harrington Linda Hefner Damian Sanchez Hava Simmons DaLisha Verdeyen J Winbourn Maragaret Winbourn t e t h e r e d A very generous donor that would like to remain anonymous |
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The biggest thank you possible to Marily Harrington, for which without her support this production would not have been physically possible. We all love you!!
In addition, a note of appreciation to our community. This summer has been one of the darkest and having your support in the small and large ways mean more than any words can express. We wanted to acknowledge this publicly, so that you all know that you are what have kept this production going. Knowing that we have a community that is here no matter what is a priceless gift. Thank you for continuing to support the creative, performing arts. We will have more for you soon.
- The Creative Team and Cast of tethered
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Find Your Light
