Welcome to DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE!
ABOUT THE FILIGREE THEATRE
"To filigree” means "to make by hand and with much skill.”
The Filigree Theatre is an independent theatre company committed to producing high-level, professional theatre and to creating thoughtful, innovative, challenging work for the stage. We embrace the dual roots of the word ‘Filigree’ (filum 'thread' and granum ‘seed’) in our mission, with an aim to serve both as a SEED by originating work in our home-base of Austin, TX and as a THREAD by collaborating with artists and engaging audiences in other theatre hubs such as New York & Los Angeles.
Connecting to the past...planting the seeds of the future
Each Filigree Season is structured to be comprised of three shows, connecting “Past” (honoring the theatre cannon) in the Fall; “Present” (playwrights living and working today) in the Winter; and “Future” (World Premieres/New Works) in the Spring, that are tied together with a common theme that runs throughout the season. The Filigree Theatre’s SIXTH SEASON themed “MASKS & MIRRORS”, opens with “SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER” by Tennessee Williams and is followed by the Winter 2025 production of “DR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE” by Jeffrey Hatcher and the Spring 2025 New Work To Be Announced...
For more information, or to make a donation, please visit: FiligreeTheatre.com
Please join us after the show for complimentary cookies and champagne!
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The World Premiere of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
was commissioned and produced by Arizona Theatre Company,
David Ira Goldstein, Artistic Director; Jessica L. Andrews, Executive Director.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CAST
Scot Friedman (Dr. Jekyll) is an Austin-based actor with credits in film, theater, commercial, and voice-over productions. He last appeared on stage for Filigree Theatre as Francis Crick in Photograph 51 and most recently as Werner Heisenberg in a production of Copenhagen (The Stage Austin). Favorite productions include A Tuna Christmas, The Seafarer, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, When the Rain Stops Falling, The Odd Couple, Om Shanti: Once Upon A Time in Bollywood, Inherit The Wind, The Imaginary Invalid, and How the Other Half Loves, and his voice may be heard in the anime series, Moeyo Ken (Burning Sword) and New Fist of the North Star. Scot is a founding member and on the board of directors of The Stage Austin theater company (TheStageAustin.com).
Arielle LaGuette (Elizabeth) is thrilled to join Filigree’s 6th season after appearing as the voice of Evelyn Hoey in Above the Fold and last season’s “Stage One” Script Reading Series, Gilgamesh & Myths. An Austin native, Arielle is a multi-hyphenate across theater, music, and comedy stages, and co-founder of Fallout Theater. Her favorite credits include Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (Coldframe Collective), BigFoot: The Musical by Amber Ruffin (Coldtowne Theater & B. Iden Payne nomination Best Actress in a Musical), Love Island UK The Musical (Best of FronteraFest 2024 - co-writer/director/islander), Host of TEDxKoenigLane at AFS Cinema, and member of two Austin improv staples Girls, Girls, Girls & Garage. As a singer-songwriter, Arielle has released self-titled studio albums that can be heard anywhere you find music. She wants to thank you for being here and supporting the arts! She is represented by Bankston Talent. @ariellelaguette
Bailey Ellis (Hyde) is a multidisciplinary performing artist based in Austin, TX. Originally born and raised in Seattle, WA, Bailey holds a B.A. in theatre with a concentration in acting from Western Washington University and is a member of the Austin Playhouse Artistic Company. Recent credits include Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Emma, and Born With Teeth (Austin Playhouse), Photograph 51 and Antigone (The Filigree Theatre), and The Story of Bonnie and Clyde (Texas Comedies). Bailey is thankful for the unconditional love and support of his friends and family, near and far!
Molly McKee (Hyde) holds a BFA in Acting from Texas State University, where she was an Irene Ryan Award nominee. Her training includes an intensive study abroad with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Molly is thrilled to continue her collaboration with The Filigree Theatre, having previously portrayed Ellida in The Lady from the Sea and Julia in Fefu and Her Friends. Her other notable stage credits include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elektra in Orestes, and Felicity in The Real Inspector Hound. In addition to her stage work, she has appeared in over a dozen independent films. Molly is also an experienced improviser. She is grateful to her family, friends, and husband, Wesley, for everything.
Mike Ooi (Hyde/Fight Choreographer) is delighted to be onstage again with The Filigree Theatre. Previous work with The Filigree Theatre includes Gilgamesh (Gilgamesh & Myths), Klemos (Antigone), Wangel (The Lady From The Sea), as well as fight design of Above the Fold and Antigone. Mike was nominated for a B Iden Payne Award for his fight design in ColdFrame Collective’s Romeo and Juliet. Other Austin credits include A Million More to Go and Pet Dick (Jarrott Productions) and The Spin (Street Corner Arts). Currently, Mike can be seen in improv sets at ColdTowne, commercials on TV, or teaching classes at ColdTowne and ZACH. TV credits include CHICAGO FIRE (NBC). He is represented by Pastorini-Bosby.
Beau Paul (Hyde/Dramaturg) Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Beau’s second time out acting for Filigree after working with them in 2023’s Antigone as Creon. Beau has been an actor, director, and dramaturg in the Austin theatre community for many years. He directed City Theatre’s production of Comedy of Errors in June. He was last seen on stage in Different Stages’ production of The Library. Beau has received B. Iden Payne nominations for Best Featured Performer for his roles in Different Stages Heartbreak House and Jarrot Productions’ The Frog Prince. He studied Acting and Directing at Texas State University.
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Jack Baziuk (Understudy) is a local character actor here in Austin, and is very excited to join Filigree for Jeffrey Hatcher's brilliant adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde. Some of his recent credits include Appeal (Austin Community College), Suessical: The Musical + You're Gonna Love Tomorrow (Birchwood Performing Arts), and A Murder is Announced + The Tavern (Different Stages). He would like to thank Elizabeth for the opportunity to work with such a lovely cast and crew, but most importantly he hopes you enjoy the show!
Laura D’Eramo (Understudy) Laura is a newcomer to the Austin theatre community and is very excited to work with Filigree Theatre. Previous credits include: Austin Shakespeare - Jane Eyre (Blanche Ingram, Diana, Ensemble) Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet). Tokyo International Players - The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Proteus understudy, ensemble). Upcoming credits: The Vortex Theatre - MotherTree. Laura is an acting student at The Robichaux Studio. B.A. St. Edward's Univ. (2016). Atlantic Acting School, NYC (2019).
Michael Morse (Understudy) served as understudy in The Filigree Theatre's production of Suddenly Last Summer (where he took the stage as George for a few performances). He played various roles in Austin Shakespeare's Jane Eyre (also serving as the show's music director) and played Mercutio in their recent Romeo & Juliet. He grew up in New York City where he attended an acting conservatory, a performing arts high school, and studied improv comedy. Michael is also a musician, visual artist, and toy designer.
DESIGNERS & PRODUCTION
Elizabeth V. Newman (Director) graduated from Yale University with dual B.A. degrees in History of Art and Theater Studies. She earned her M.F.A. degree in Film Production at Boston University. Her stage directing credits include: "ANTIGONE" adapted by David Rush (Nominated for three B. Iden Payne Awards, Including Outstanding Direction of a Drama). “LIFTED” by Charlie Thurston (World Premiere, Austin); “100 Planes” by Lila Rose Kaplan (World Premiere, Austin, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles); "Fire in Dreamland" by Rinne Groff; “The Lady From The Sea” by Henrik Ibsen; “The Turn Of The Screw” by Jeffrey Hatcher (Austin); “Fefu And Her Friends” by Maria Irene Fornes (Austin); “Miss Julie” by August Strindberg (Austin); “A Delicate Ship” by Anna Ziegler (Austin Premiere),“Any Night” by Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn (Los Angeles Premiere and Austin Premiere – nominated for four B. Iden Payne Awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Drama); “Body of Work” by Christine Hoang, (World Premiere, Austin); “Halfway to Death” by Christine Hoang, (World Premiere, Austin) “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (World Premiere, Austin). Newman’s film directing credits include the upcoming ‘PIZZA MY HEART” (comedy short) and feature film “Child of Light” as well as numerous short films. She has written several award-winning screenplays. She is a member of DIRECTOR’S LAB: NORTH and served as the Founding Co-President of Women in Film and Television: Austin. She has twice served as a panelist at The Austin Film Festival.
Patrick Anthony (Scenic & Lighting Designer) is a freelance lighting and scenic designer based in Austin, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Loyola University: New Orleans, and studied Scene Design at the Lir Academy of Trinity College Dublin. Patrick has worked in the Austin community since 2009, designing over 200 productions of theatre, musical theatre and dance. Frequent collaborators include Austin Shakespeare, Capital T Theatre, Present Company & The Vortex Repertory Company. He has also designed internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Dublin Fringe Festival. Patrick is thrilled to be working again with The Filigree Theatre. Patrick is the recipient of the 2012, 2016 & 2021 B. Iden Payne award for Outstanding Lighting Design, as well as the 2016 & 2017 Austin Critics' Table Award for Lighting Design. He teaches Stagecraft in the Department of Theatre at Southwestern University.
Maddy Lamb (Costume Designer) is excited to be working on Suddenly Last Summer, her 7th show with The Filigree Theatre. Maddy is a freelance costume designer, stage manager, and wardrobe supervisor in Austin, Texas. She recently graduated from Southwestern University with a BA in Technical Theatre with a focus in Costume Design and Stage Management. Recent shows: Above the Fold (The Filigree Theatre) Undark (the Vortex), Photograph 51 (The Filigree Theatre), Paquito y Abuelito (Scottish Rite Theatre), Mousetrap (Georgetown Palace Theatre), The Memo (The Vortex), Dragonfly Princess (The Vortex). Maddy owns her own company for LARP and Renaissance Style wear called Gremlin Garb. Maddylamb.com, Gremlin Garb on Facebook. Maddy is a company member of the Vortex Repertory theatre.
Johann Mahler (Johann Solo) (Sound Designer) is an Austin Tx based sound designer and music producer. He has designed and composed shows in Austin, for the past 6 years. His favorite designs include, Undocuments, Más Cara, Annie Jump, RAPunzel, Blerd, Edit Annie and Estar Guars. He is also the founder of the Austin based music group YOSO Collective which aims to help new musicians find their music style and direction.
Liz Tyson (Prop Design) is stoked to join the team at The Filigree Theatre for its Season 6 run. She is a production designer, set designer, and graphic designer working in film, television, and theater in Austin, TX. Some of her latest work was as production designer for the short film Pizza My Heart (also directed by Elizabeth V. Newman!) and as set designer for Desperately Seeking Comfortable Shoes (Trinity Street Payhouse). She’d like to thank her roommates for tolerating her constant creative messes (read: art) in the house.
Kate Glasheen (Dialect Coach) is an actor, voiceover artist, dialect coach, and voice & speech specialist. She is Head of the BFA Acting program and teaches vocal health and production, verse and scansion, text analysis, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), dialects, and voiceover at Texas State University. Professionally, she has coached voice and dialects at major regional theaters including the Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Actors Theatre of Louisville, internationally in London, England, and locally at the ZACH Theater, Austin Shakespeare, Theatre En Bloc, and the Classic Theater of San Antonio. Member: AEA, SAG/AFTRA, Voice & Speech Trainer's Association (VASTA), Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA), and The Alba Method Association.
Jason Graf (Fight Choreographer)
Kit Brooks (Stage Manager) (they/them) is an educator who brings theatre and creative arts to youth with a focus on inclusive programming. Kit has served as a youth improv teacher with The Hideout Theatre and Excused Absence, and they currently work as an aerial dance instructor at Sky Candy. Kit has thoroughly enjoyed stage managing numerous productions with Filigree, most recently, ANTIGONE, PHOTOGRAPH 51 and ABOVE THE FOLD.
Gavin Kenter (Assistant Scenic and Lighting) Recent credits include: ASM for "The Raven" with The Archive Theater, LD for "Radio :30" with Hyde Park Theater and "Thank You and Have a Nice Day" with Summer Break Theater, as well as Light Board Operator for "Matilda The Musical" with Zilker Theatre Company.
Adriana Fontánez (Scenic Charge) is thrilled to continue growing her skills as a fledgling scenic artist. However, she is no stranger to art nor theater across Austin. Most recently, she was the scenic painter, ASM, and swing actor for Three Musketeers with The Archive Theatre. She gives art lessons to adults with intellectual disabilities; designed three window displays in the 2nd Street District, including Toy Joy; taught at The Art Garage; and still teaches at Paramount summer camps. For the rest of this year, you can find Adriana stage managing A Dickens’ Christmas Carol at the Georgetown Palace Theater. As her fiance lovingly puts it, she’s “scrappy to the bone.”
Fred Demps (Carpenter)
Ollie Sofield (Electrician & Caprenter)
Tori Rose (Front of House Manager) works as a production designer, art director, set dresser, and production assistant. She also volunteers for other film related organizations including Austin Entertainment Business and Austin Film Festival. She worked as an Office Production Assistant on Jeff Nichols' film The Bikeriders and was the Production Designer/Set Dresser for Allen Danzinger's The Weedhacker Massacre. Some past commercial clients include Indeed, Ford, Apartment Therapy, and Texas WIC.She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Southwestern University where she received the 2017 Laura Kuykendall Communication Student of the Year Award. In 2017, Tori achieved a Master of Arts from Texas State University in the same field with a focus on Qualitative and Rhetorical research in Critical Media Studies with a focus on film. Tori also works in academic research currently studying presenteeism (working while sick) and intersectionality in media. She co-authored an article called, "#RepresentationMatters on TV: A critical textual analysis of intersectional representation at work on NBC's Superstore," in the communication journal Feminist Media Studies. Representation is an important part of film making for her as watching her own identities in media spurred her love for the art form and inspired her to pursue a career in media production.
The Filigree Theatre is a proud affiliate of ATX Theatre, uniting Austin theatre makers and audiences to expand Austin’s economic and cultural vitality, cultivate access to live theatre, and foster community. For more info: ATXtheatre.org
The Filigree Theatre is a fiscally sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance the mission of which is to advance, connect and advocate for Austin’s arts, cultural, and creative communities to strengthen and protect the character, quality of life, and economic prosperity of our region.
THE PRODUCTION WOULD LIKE TO THANK
ATX Theatre
Austin Cinemaker Space & Staff
Austin Creative Alliance
Howard & Maryam Newman
Isabelle Catalina Richter
'Bob The Builder'
Steve Rogers Photography
Patricia Vardin
WIFT Austin
The Yale Club of Austin
The Filigree Theatre Promotions Committee
KMFA
Soozie Selfridge
KOOP
Off Stage & On The Air
Juice Consulting
We Are Austin
Factory on Fifth
RJ Armstrong & Kara
Jason Graf
Sergio Guerra
Kristie Cheng
Michael
Austin Event Lighting
Olden Lighting
Rock and Roll Rentals
THE FILIGREE THEATRE WOULD LIKE TO THANK
Our Generous Contributors & Sponsors
Patrick W. Anthony; Becky Bellos; Linda Bradshaw; Lindsey Casey; Caroline Conway; Orianne Dutka; Alicia Eastes & Dustin Eastes; Paige Freeman; Deborah Haynes; Alan & Susan Holman; The Holland Family; Jack & Beth Isler; Matt McCarthy; Sarah McIntyre; Fred & Mary Newman; Howard & Maryam Newman; Erin Nurnberg; Zara Oakes; Dusty Olson; Patsy Phillips; Rachel Rehwinkel; Greg & Jessica Riels; Ed Ritvo & Marie von Elton; David Rush; Rachelle Siemes; J. Kevin Smith; David Stewart; Nicole Stone; Genevieve Thiers; Alex Timbers; Jessica Thomas; Patricia Vardin; Justin West; Sheryl Draker; Christine Hoang; Art Amore; ATX Theatre; Austin Woman; Central Market; KMFA; Latisha’s Theory; Still Austin Whiskey Co.; WIFT-Austin; Uchi; Kendra Scott Co.
A Special Thank You To The Bennett - Raccah Fund
Filigree Promotions Committee
Sallie Dietz, Janice Miller, Patricia Vardin
Filigree Gold & Silver Gala Committee
Becky Bellos, Caroline Conway, Paige Freeman
Leah Haldeman, Debbie Haynes,
Rachel Rehwinkel, Jessica Riels, Rachelle Siemes
ABOUT THE FILIGREE THEATRE
"To filigree” means "to make by hand and with much skill.”
The Filigree Theatre is an independent theatre company committed to producing high-level, professional theatre and to creating thoughtful, innovative, challenging work for the stage. We embrace the dual roots of the word ‘Filigree’ (filum 'thread' and granum ‘seed’) in our mission, with an aim to serve both as a SEED by originating work in our home-base of Austin, TX and as a THREAD by collaborating with artists and engaging audiences in other theatre hubs such as New York & Los Angeles.
Connecting to the past...planting the seeds of the future
Each Filigree Season is structured to be comprised of three shows, connecting “Past” (honoring the theatre cannon) in the Fall; “Present” (playwrights living and working today) in the Winter; and “Future” (World Premieres/New Works) in the Spring, that are tied together with a common theme that runs throughout the season. The Filigree Theatre’s SIXTH SEASON themed “MASKS & MIRRORS”, opens with “SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER” by Tennessee Williams and is followed by the Winter 2025 production of “DR JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE” by Jeffrey Hatcher and the Spring 2025 New Work To Be Announced...
For more information, or to make a donation, please visit: FiligreeTheatre.com
Please join us after the show for complimentary cookies and champagne!
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
from the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The World Premiere of DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
was commissioned and produced by Arizona Theatre Company,
David Ira Goldstein, Artistic Director; Jessica L. Andrews, Executive Director.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CAST
Scot Friedman (Dr. Jekyll) is an Austin-based actor with credits in film, theater, commercial, and voice-over productions. He last appeared on stage for Filigree Theatre as Francis Crick in Photograph 51 and most recently as Werner Heisenberg in a production of Copenhagen (The Stage Austin). Favorite productions include A Tuna Christmas, The Seafarer, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, When the Rain Stops Falling, The Odd Couple, Om Shanti: Once Upon A Time in Bollywood, Inherit The Wind, The Imaginary Invalid, and How the Other Half Loves, and his voice may be heard in the anime series, Moeyo Ken (Burning Sword) and New Fist of the North Star. Scot is a founding member and on the board of directors of The Stage Austin theater company (TheStageAustin.com).
Arielle LaGuette (Elizabeth) is thrilled to join Filigree’s 6th season after appearing as the voice of Evelyn Hoey in Above the Fold and last season’s “Stage One” Script Reading Series, Gilgamesh & Myths. An Austin native, Arielle is a multi-hyphenate across theater, music, and comedy stages, and co-founder of Fallout Theater. Her favorite credits include Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac (Coldframe Collective), BigFoot: The Musical by Amber Ruffin (Coldtowne Theater & B. Iden Payne nomination Best Actress in a Musical), Love Island UK The Musical (Best of FronteraFest 2024 - co-writer/director/islander), Host of TEDxKoenigLane at AFS Cinema, and member of two Austin improv staples Girls, Girls, Girls & Garage. As a singer-songwriter, Arielle has released self-titled studio albums that can be heard anywhere you find music. She wants to thank you for being here and supporting the arts! She is represented by Bankston Talent. @ariellelaguette
Bailey Ellis (Hyde) is a multidisciplinary performing artist based in Austin, TX. Originally born and raised in Seattle, WA, Bailey holds a B.A. in theatre with a concentration in acting from Western Washington University and is a member of the Austin Playhouse Artistic Company. Recent credits include Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Emma, and Born With Teeth (Austin Playhouse), Photograph 51 and Antigone (The Filigree Theatre), and The Story of Bonnie and Clyde (Texas Comedies). Bailey is thankful for the unconditional love and support of his friends and family, near and far!
Molly McKee (Hyde) holds a BFA in Acting from Texas State University, where she was an Irene Ryan Award nominee. Her training includes an intensive study abroad with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Molly is thrilled to continue her collaboration with The Filigree Theatre, having previously portrayed Ellida in The Lady from the Sea and Julia in Fefu and Her Friends. Her other notable stage credits include Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Elektra in Orestes, and Felicity in The Real Inspector Hound. In addition to her stage work, she has appeared in over a dozen independent films. Molly is also an experienced improviser. She is grateful to her family, friends, and husband, Wesley, for everything.
Mike Ooi (Hyde/Fight Choreographer) is delighted to be onstage again with The Filigree Theatre. Previous work with The Filigree Theatre includes Gilgamesh (Gilgamesh & Myths), Klemos (Antigone), Wangel (The Lady From The Sea), as well as fight design of Above the Fold and Antigone. Mike was nominated for a B Iden Payne Award for his fight design in ColdFrame Collective’s Romeo and Juliet. Other Austin credits include A Million More to Go and Pet Dick (Jarrott Productions) and The Spin (Street Corner Arts). Currently, Mike can be seen in improv sets at ColdTowne, commercials on TV, or teaching classes at ColdTowne and ZACH. TV credits include CHICAGO FIRE (NBC). He is represented by Pastorini-Bosby.
Beau Paul (Hyde/Dramaturg) Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is Beau’s second time out acting for Filigree after working with them in 2023’s Antigone as Creon. Beau has been an actor, director, and dramaturg in the Austin theatre community for many years. He directed City Theatre’s production of Comedy of Errors in June. He was last seen on stage in Different Stages’ production of The Library. Beau has received B. Iden Payne nominations for Best Featured Performer for his roles in Different Stages Heartbreak House and Jarrot Productions’ The Frog Prince. He studied Acting and Directing at Texas State University.
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Jack Baziuk (Understudy) is a local character actor here in Austin, and is very excited to join Filigree for Jeffrey Hatcher's brilliant adaptation of Jekyll & Hyde. Some of his recent credits include Appeal (Austin Community College), Suessical: The Musical + You're Gonna Love Tomorrow (Birchwood Performing Arts), and A Murder is Announced + The Tavern (Different Stages). He would like to thank Elizabeth for the opportunity to work with such a lovely cast and crew, but most importantly he hopes you enjoy the show!
Laura D’Eramo (Understudy) Laura is a newcomer to the Austin theatre community and is very excited to work with Filigree Theatre. Previous credits include: Austin Shakespeare - Jane Eyre (Blanche Ingram, Diana, Ensemble) Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet). Tokyo International Players - The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Proteus understudy, ensemble). Upcoming credits: The Vortex Theatre - MotherTree. Laura is an acting student at The Robichaux Studio. B.A. St. Edward's Univ. (2016). Atlantic Acting School, NYC (2019).
Michael Morse (Understudy) served as understudy in The Filigree Theatre's production of Suddenly Last Summer (where he took the stage as George for a few performances). He played various roles in Austin Shakespeare's Jane Eyre (also serving as the show's music director) and played Mercutio in their recent Romeo & Juliet. He grew up in New York City where he attended an acting conservatory, a performing arts high school, and studied improv comedy. Michael is also a musician, visual artist, and toy designer.
DESIGNERS & PRODUCTION
Elizabeth V. Newman (Director) graduated from Yale University with dual B.A. degrees in History of Art and Theater Studies. She earned her M.F.A. degree in Film Production at Boston University. Her stage directing credits include: "ANTIGONE" adapted by David Rush (Nominated for three B. Iden Payne Awards, Including Outstanding Direction of a Drama). “LIFTED” by Charlie Thurston (World Premiere, Austin); “100 Planes” by Lila Rose Kaplan (World Premiere, Austin, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles); "Fire in Dreamland" by Rinne Groff; “The Lady From The Sea” by Henrik Ibsen; “The Turn Of The Screw” by Jeffrey Hatcher (Austin); “Fefu And Her Friends” by Maria Irene Fornes (Austin); “Miss Julie” by August Strindberg (Austin); “A Delicate Ship” by Anna Ziegler (Austin Premiere),“Any Night” by Daniel Arnold and Medina Hahn (Los Angeles Premiere and Austin Premiere – nominated for four B. Iden Payne Awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Drama); “Body of Work” by Christine Hoang, (World Premiere, Austin); “Halfway to Death” by Christine Hoang, (World Premiere, Austin) “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (World Premiere, Austin). Newman’s film directing credits include the upcoming ‘PIZZA MY HEART” (comedy short) and feature film “Child of Light” as well as numerous short films. She has written several award-winning screenplays. She is a member of DIRECTOR’S LAB: NORTH and served as the Founding Co-President of Women in Film and Television: Austin. She has twice served as a panelist at The Austin Film Festival.
Patrick Anthony (Scenic & Lighting Designer) is a freelance lighting and scenic designer based in Austin, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Loyola University: New Orleans, and studied Scene Design at the Lir Academy of Trinity College Dublin. Patrick has worked in the Austin community since 2009, designing over 200 productions of theatre, musical theatre and dance. Frequent collaborators include Austin Shakespeare, Capital T Theatre, Present Company & The Vortex Repertory Company. He has also designed internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Dublin Fringe Festival. Patrick is thrilled to be working again with The Filigree Theatre. Patrick is the recipient of the 2012, 2016 & 2021 B. Iden Payne award for Outstanding Lighting Design, as well as the 2016 & 2017 Austin Critics' Table Award for Lighting Design. He teaches Stagecraft in the Department of Theatre at Southwestern University.
Maddy Lamb (Costume Designer) is excited to be working on Suddenly Last Summer, her 7th show with The Filigree Theatre. Maddy is a freelance costume designer, stage manager, and wardrobe supervisor in Austin, Texas. She recently graduated from Southwestern University with a BA in Technical Theatre with a focus in Costume Design and Stage Management. Recent shows: Above the Fold (The Filigree Theatre) Undark (the Vortex), Photograph 51 (The Filigree Theatre), Paquito y Abuelito (Scottish Rite Theatre), Mousetrap (Georgetown Palace Theatre), The Memo (The Vortex), Dragonfly Princess (The Vortex). Maddy owns her own company for LARP and Renaissance Style wear called Gremlin Garb. Maddylamb.com, Gremlin Garb on Facebook. Maddy is a company member of the Vortex Repertory theatre.
Johann Mahler (Johann Solo) (Sound Designer) is an Austin Tx based sound designer and music producer. He has designed and composed shows in Austin, for the past 6 years. His favorite designs include, Undocuments, Más Cara, Annie Jump, RAPunzel, Blerd, Edit Annie and Estar Guars. He is also the founder of the Austin based music group YOSO Collective which aims to help new musicians find their music style and direction.
Liz Tyson (Prop Design) is stoked to join the team at The Filigree Theatre for its Season 6 run. She is a production designer, set designer, and graphic designer working in film, television, and theater in Austin, TX. Some of her latest work was as production designer for the short film Pizza My Heart (also directed by Elizabeth V. Newman!) and as set designer for Desperately Seeking Comfortable Shoes (Trinity Street Payhouse). She’d like to thank her roommates for tolerating her constant creative messes (read: art) in the house.
Kate Glasheen (Dialect Coach) is an actor, voiceover artist, dialect coach, and voice & speech specialist. She is Head of the BFA Acting program and teaches vocal health and production, verse and scansion, text analysis, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), dialects, and voiceover at Texas State University. Professionally, she has coached voice and dialects at major regional theaters including the Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Actors Theatre of Louisville, internationally in London, England, and locally at the ZACH Theater, Austin Shakespeare, Theatre En Bloc, and the Classic Theater of San Antonio. Member: AEA, SAG/AFTRA, Voice & Speech Trainer's Association (VASTA), Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA), and The Alba Method Association.
Jason Graf (Fight Choreographer)
Kit Brooks (Stage Manager) (they/them) is an educator who brings theatre and creative arts to youth with a focus on inclusive programming. Kit has served as a youth improv teacher with The Hideout Theatre and Excused Absence, and they currently work as an aerial dance instructor at Sky Candy. Kit has thoroughly enjoyed stage managing numerous productions with Filigree, most recently, ANTIGONE, PHOTOGRAPH 51 and ABOVE THE FOLD.
Gavin Kenter (Assistant Scenic and Lighting) Recent credits include: ASM for "The Raven" with The Archive Theater, LD for "Radio :30" with Hyde Park Theater and "Thank You and Have a Nice Day" with Summer Break Theater, as well as Light Board Operator for "Matilda The Musical" with Zilker Theatre Company.
Adriana Fontánez (Scenic Charge) is thrilled to continue growing her skills as a fledgling scenic artist. However, she is no stranger to art nor theater across Austin. Most recently, she was the scenic painter, ASM, and swing actor for Three Musketeers with The Archive Theatre. She gives art lessons to adults with intellectual disabilities; designed three window displays in the 2nd Street District, including Toy Joy; taught at The Art Garage; and still teaches at Paramount summer camps. For the rest of this year, you can find Adriana stage managing A Dickens’ Christmas Carol at the Georgetown Palace Theater. As her fiance lovingly puts it, she’s “scrappy to the bone.”
Fred Demps (Carpenter)
Ollie Sofield (Electrician & Caprenter)
Tori Rose (Front of House Manager) works as a production designer, art director, set dresser, and production assistant. She also volunteers for other film related organizations including Austin Entertainment Business and Austin Film Festival. She worked as an Office Production Assistant on Jeff Nichols' film The Bikeriders and was the Production Designer/Set Dresser for Allen Danzinger's The Weedhacker Massacre. Some past commercial clients include Indeed, Ford, Apartment Therapy, and Texas WIC.She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Southwestern University where she received the 2017 Laura Kuykendall Communication Student of the Year Award. In 2017, Tori achieved a Master of Arts from Texas State University in the same field with a focus on Qualitative and Rhetorical research in Critical Media Studies with a focus on film. Tori also works in academic research currently studying presenteeism (working while sick) and intersectionality in media. She co-authored an article called, "#RepresentationMatters on TV: A critical textual analysis of intersectional representation at work on NBC's Superstore," in the communication journal Feminist Media Studies. Representation is an important part of film making for her as watching her own identities in media spurred her love for the art form and inspired her to pursue a career in media production.
The Filigree Theatre is a proud affiliate of ATX Theatre, uniting Austin theatre makers and audiences to expand Austin’s economic and cultural vitality, cultivate access to live theatre, and foster community. For more info: ATXtheatre.org
The Filigree Theatre is a fiscally sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance the mission of which is to advance, connect and advocate for Austin’s arts, cultural, and creative communities to strengthen and protect the character, quality of life, and economic prosperity of our region.
THE PRODUCTION WOULD LIKE TO THANK
ATX Theatre
Austin Cinemaker Space & Staff
Austin Creative Alliance
Howard & Maryam Newman
Isabelle Catalina Richter
'Bob The Builder'
Steve Rogers Photography
Patricia Vardin
WIFT Austin
The Yale Club of Austin
The Filigree Theatre Promotions Committee
KMFA
Soozie Selfridge
KOOP
Off Stage & On The Air
Juice Consulting
We Are Austin
Factory on Fifth
RJ Armstrong & Kara
Jason Graf
Sergio Guerra
Kristie Cheng
Michael
Austin Event Lighting
Olden Lighting
Rock and Roll Rentals
THE FILIGREE THEATRE WOULD LIKE TO THANK
Our Generous Contributors & Sponsors
Patrick W. Anthony; Becky Bellos; Linda Bradshaw; Lindsey Casey; Caroline Conway; Orianne Dutka; Alicia Eastes & Dustin Eastes; Paige Freeman; Deborah Haynes; Alan & Susan Holman; The Holland Family; Jack & Beth Isler; Matt McCarthy; Sarah McIntyre; Fred & Mary Newman; Howard & Maryam Newman; Erin Nurnberg; Zara Oakes; Dusty Olson; Patsy Phillips; Rachel Rehwinkel; Greg & Jessica Riels; Ed Ritvo & Marie von Elton; David Rush; Rachelle Siemes; J. Kevin Smith; David Stewart; Nicole Stone; Genevieve Thiers; Alex Timbers; Jessica Thomas; Patricia Vardin; Justin West; Sheryl Draker; Christine Hoang; Art Amore; ATX Theatre; Austin Woman; Central Market; KMFA; Latisha’s Theory; Still Austin Whiskey Co.; WIFT-Austin; Uchi; Kendra Scott Co.
A Special Thank You To The Bennett - Raccah Fund
Filigree Promotions Committee
Sallie Dietz, Janice Miller, Patricia Vardin
Filigree Gold & Silver Gala Committee
Becky Bellos, Caroline Conway, Paige Freeman
Leah Haldeman, Debbie Haynes,
Rachel Rehwinkel, Jessica Riels, Rachelle Siemes