Welcome to the World Premiere of
THE ILLUSIONARY GAMES OF EDWARD RYE
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!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CAST
Malcolm Stephenson* (Edward Rye) recently completed a run as Andrew Wyke in "Sleuth" at Theatre Three in Dallas. Other favorite DFW-area roles include Anton Schill in "The Visit" at Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth, Robert Falcon Scott in "Terra Nova" at the Sanders Theater in Fort Worth, Lear in "King Lear" at the Bath House Theater in Dallas, and Max in Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming," also at the Bath House. In New York, Malcolm worked on Broadway and Off-Broadway, most notably as Richard in the Lori Petty-directed "Trial," by Ashley Griffin. Regionally, he has appeared at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Montclair Theaterfest, and Vermont Ensemble Theater. Malcolm currently co-stars as Nikolai in Taylor Sheridan's "1883," and will be appearing sometime later this year in Tom Segura's new comedy series. Malcolm trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Ashley Griffin* (Claire Fox) is a Broadway performer most well known as the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing HAMLET (for a theatrical production.) Ashley has appeared extensively on and Off-Broadway as well as in T.V. and film. Highlights include work at The Gershwin Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, MTC and The Public Theater, as well as in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, HOMELAND and DIABOLICAL, among others. She originated the role of Arcadia in the off-Broadway production of TRIAL, directed by Lori Petty, for which she won the WellLife Network Award. She holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has trained at RADA, the National Theater and the Boston Conservatory. Ashley has been nominated for five NYIT Awards. www.ashleygriffinofficial.com Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @ashleygriffinofficial YouTube: @ashleygriffin
Michael Morse (Freddy) served as understudy in The Filigree Theatre's productions of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and Suddenly Last Summer (where he took the stage as George for a few performances). He played multiple 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.
Derek Byzinski (Tim)
*This Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Manager in the United States).
***
Jack Baziuk (Understudy/Edward Rye Show Assistant) 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 (Claire Understudy, Edward Rye Show Crew): Laura is thrilled to work with The Filigree Theatre again! Previous credits include: The Filigree Theatre - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Understudy). The Vortex Theatre - MotherTree (Ensemble). Austin Shakespeare - Jane Eyre (Blanche Ingram, Diana, Ensemble), Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet). Tokyo International Players - The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Proteus understudy, ensemble). Laura is an acting student at The Robichaux Studio. B.A. St. Edward's Univ. (2016). Atlantic Acting School, NYC (2019)
DESIGNERS & PRODUCTION
Ashley Griffin (Playwright) is a Broadway writer/performer most well known as the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing “Hamlet” (for a theatrical production). As a writer, Ashley’s work has been produced/developed at New World Stages, Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons, A.R.T., La MaMa and more. Ashley received the WellLife Network Award and a county commendation for her Off-Broadway play “Trial” (directed by Lori Petty and heralded as “If this show were on Broadway it would win the Pulitzer”), which is currently in talks for a transfer. She has worked as a Broadway ghost writer and recently premiered her play “The Opposite of Love” off-Broadway at the Royal Family Theater. She is the creator of the pop culture phenomenon “Twilight: The Musical,” which received rave reviews from E! EW, MTV and others. She has written for TV and film and is a two-time bestselling novelist for her books “Blank Page” and “The Spindle.” As a performer, Ashley has appeared extensively on and off-Broadway, as well as in TV and film. Highlights include work at The Gershwin Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, MTC and The Public Theater, as well as in “The Greatest Showman,” “Homeland” and “Diabolical,” among others. She holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has trained at RADA, the National Theater and the Boston Conservatory. Ashley has been nominated for five NYIT Awards in multiple categories, including Best Actress, Best Director and Best New Play. Ashley was recently selected as one of the writers to have their work included (along with that of Shakespeare and other major authors) in collaboration with NASA on the Griffin-1 Lander’s Moon Capsule (yes, ironic name) which will remain on the lunar surface (at the lunar South Pole’s Nobile Crater) to archive and preserve Earth’s literary artistic achievements. www.ashleygriffinofficial.com Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @ashleygriffinofficial | YouTube: @ashleygriffin
Elizabeth V. Newman (Director, Filigree Producing Artistic Director) is a native New Yorker who has directed and produced critically acclaimed theatre and film projects in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Austin. Newman 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). “Photograph 51” by Anna Ziegler (Nominated for two B. Iden Payne Awards, Austin); “LIFTED” by Charlie Thurston (World Premiere, Austin); “TIDE” by Molly Wagner (World Premiere, Austin); “Fire in Dreamland” by Rinne Groff (Austin); “100 Planes” by Lila Rose Kaplan (World Premiere, Austin, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles); “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), “Trio” by Sheila Cowley (World Premiere, Austin); “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); “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (World Premiere, Austin); “The Sniper’s Nest” by Lisa Soland (Austin Premiere); “Goodnight Children Everywhere” by Richard Nelson (London, ON, Canada); “Fragments” by Murray Schisgal (Los Angeles). Her theatrical producing credits include: The Austin Premiere of “When We Were Young And Unafraid” by Sarah Treem; the World Premiere of “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (Austin); the World Premiere of “Nights of Noir!” by Casey Wilson (Los Angeles); the West Coast Premiere of “Orange Lemon Egg Canary” by Rinne Groff (Los Angeles); the American Premiere of “Clocks and Whistles” by Samuel Adamson (New York) and “Dutchman” by Leroy Jones (New York). Newman’s film directing credits include the feature film “Child of Light” as well as numerous short films, including her most recent project, the comedy short, “Pizza My Heart”. She has written several award-winning short and feature-length 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.
Jason Graf (Fight Choreographer) is an Austin based actor, producer, and co-founder of Mentally Ill People Productions. He recently was an executive producer, actor, and editor of the feature film “A Million More To Go” which will have its world premiere this May at The Marche du Film event during The Cannes Film Festival.
Mike Ooi (Fight Choreographer) is delighted to be working again with The Filigree Theatre. Previous work with The Filigree Theatre includes fight design of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 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.
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.
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.”
Gavin Kenter (Electrician) 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.
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
All who have been a part of the Development of THE ILLUSIONARY GAMES OF EDWARD RYE
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
Sergio Guerra
Kristie Cheng
Scot Friedman
Austin Event Lighting
Rock and Roll Rentals
Kids Acting
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
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
THE ILLUSIONARY GAMES OF EDWARD RYE
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!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CAST
Malcolm Stephenson* (Edward Rye) recently completed a run as Andrew Wyke in "Sleuth" at Theatre Three in Dallas. Other favorite DFW-area roles include Anton Schill in "The Visit" at Amphibian Stage in Fort Worth, Robert Falcon Scott in "Terra Nova" at the Sanders Theater in Fort Worth, Lear in "King Lear" at the Bath House Theater in Dallas, and Max in Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming," also at the Bath House. In New York, Malcolm worked on Broadway and Off-Broadway, most notably as Richard in the Lori Petty-directed "Trial," by Ashley Griffin. Regionally, he has appeared at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, Montclair Theaterfest, and Vermont Ensemble Theater. Malcolm currently co-stars as Nikolai in Taylor Sheridan's "1883," and will be appearing sometime later this year in Tom Segura's new comedy series. Malcolm trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Ashley Griffin* (Claire Fox) is a Broadway performer most well known as the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing HAMLET (for a theatrical production.) Ashley has appeared extensively on and Off-Broadway as well as in T.V. and film. Highlights include work at The Gershwin Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, MTC and The Public Theater, as well as in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, HOMELAND and DIABOLICAL, among others. She originated the role of Arcadia in the off-Broadway production of TRIAL, directed by Lori Petty, for which she won the WellLife Network Award. She holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has trained at RADA, the National Theater and the Boston Conservatory. Ashley has been nominated for five NYIT Awards. www.ashleygriffinofficial.com Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @ashleygriffinofficial YouTube: @ashleygriffin
Michael Morse (Freddy) served as understudy in The Filigree Theatre's productions of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde and Suddenly Last Summer (where he took the stage as George for a few performances). He played multiple 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.
Derek Byzinski (Tim)
*This Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, The Union of Professional Actors and Stage Manager in the United States).
***
Jack Baziuk (Understudy/Edward Rye Show Assistant) 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 (Claire Understudy, Edward Rye Show Crew): Laura is thrilled to work with The Filigree Theatre again! Previous credits include: The Filigree Theatre - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Understudy). The Vortex Theatre - MotherTree (Ensemble). Austin Shakespeare - Jane Eyre (Blanche Ingram, Diana, Ensemble), Romeo & Juliet (Lady Capulet). Tokyo International Players - The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Proteus understudy, ensemble). Laura is an acting student at The Robichaux Studio. B.A. St. Edward's Univ. (2016). Atlantic Acting School, NYC (2019)
DESIGNERS & PRODUCTION
Ashley Griffin (Playwright) is a Broadway writer/performer most well known as the first person in history to be nominated for a major award for both playing and directing “Hamlet” (for a theatrical production). As a writer, Ashley’s work has been produced/developed at New World Stages, Manhattan Theater Club, Playwrights Horizons, A.R.T., La MaMa and more. Ashley received the WellLife Network Award and a county commendation for her Off-Broadway play “Trial” (directed by Lori Petty and heralded as “If this show were on Broadway it would win the Pulitzer”), which is currently in talks for a transfer. She has worked as a Broadway ghost writer and recently premiered her play “The Opposite of Love” off-Broadway at the Royal Family Theater. She is the creator of the pop culture phenomenon “Twilight: The Musical,” which received rave reviews from E! EW, MTV and others. She has written for TV and film and is a two-time bestselling novelist for her books “Blank Page” and “The Spindle.” As a performer, Ashley has appeared extensively on and off-Broadway, as well as in TV and film. Highlights include work at The Gershwin Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, MTC and The Public Theater, as well as in “The Greatest Showman,” “Homeland” and “Diabolical,” among others. She holds a BFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and has trained at RADA, the National Theater and the Boston Conservatory. Ashley has been nominated for five NYIT Awards in multiple categories, including Best Actress, Best Director and Best New Play. Ashley was recently selected as one of the writers to have their work included (along with that of Shakespeare and other major authors) in collaboration with NASA on the Griffin-1 Lander’s Moon Capsule (yes, ironic name) which will remain on the lunar surface (at the lunar South Pole’s Nobile Crater) to archive and preserve Earth’s literary artistic achievements. www.ashleygriffinofficial.com Instagram/Facebook/TikTok: @ashleygriffinofficial | YouTube: @ashleygriffin
Elizabeth V. Newman (Director, Filigree Producing Artistic Director) is a native New Yorker who has directed and produced critically acclaimed theatre and film projects in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Austin. Newman 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). “Photograph 51” by Anna Ziegler (Nominated for two B. Iden Payne Awards, Austin); “LIFTED” by Charlie Thurston (World Premiere, Austin); “TIDE” by Molly Wagner (World Premiere, Austin); “Fire in Dreamland” by Rinne Groff (Austin); “100 Planes” by Lila Rose Kaplan (World Premiere, Austin, West Coast Premiere, Los Angeles); “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), “Trio” by Sheila Cowley (World Premiere, Austin); “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); “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (World Premiere, Austin); “The Sniper’s Nest” by Lisa Soland (Austin Premiere); “Goodnight Children Everywhere” by Richard Nelson (London, ON, Canada); “Fragments” by Murray Schisgal (Los Angeles). Her theatrical producing credits include: The Austin Premiere of “When We Were Young And Unafraid” by Sarah Treem; the World Premiere of “Mocha” by Eleanor Burgess (Austin); the World Premiere of “Nights of Noir!” by Casey Wilson (Los Angeles); the West Coast Premiere of “Orange Lemon Egg Canary” by Rinne Groff (Los Angeles); the American Premiere of “Clocks and Whistles” by Samuel Adamson (New York) and “Dutchman” by Leroy Jones (New York). Newman’s film directing credits include the feature film “Child of Light” as well as numerous short films, including her most recent project, the comedy short, “Pizza My Heart”. She has written several award-winning short and feature-length 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.
Jason Graf (Fight Choreographer) is an Austin based actor, producer, and co-founder of Mentally Ill People Productions. He recently was an executive producer, actor, and editor of the feature film “A Million More To Go” which will have its world premiere this May at The Marche du Film event during The Cannes Film Festival.
Mike Ooi (Fight Choreographer) is delighted to be working again with The Filigree Theatre. Previous work with The Filigree Theatre includes fight design of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 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.
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.
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.”
Gavin Kenter (Electrician) 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.
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
All who have been a part of the Development of THE ILLUSIONARY GAMES OF EDWARD RYE
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
Sergio Guerra
Kristie Cheng
Scot Friedman
Austin Event Lighting
Rock and Roll Rentals
Kids Acting
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
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