David Javerbaum’s
AN ACT OF
Starring
SHERRY ETZEL as GOD
with
Eric J. Criner as Gabriel
with
Alex Swanson as Michael
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2019-20 Season 1
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AN ACT OF GOD By David Javerbaum STARRING
Sherry Etzel • Eric J. Criner • Alex Swanson DIRECTOR
Jake Blakeman ADMINISTRATIVE PRODUCER
Joan Eppes
STAGE MANAGER
TECHNICAL PRODUCER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Tom Ortiz
Darby Blakeman
Shawn Tierney
Joseph Cummings
SET DESIGNER
MASTER CARPENTER
LIGHTING DESIGNER
SOUND DESIGNER
COSTUME DESIGNER
Kyle Harris
Richard Frohlich
Kennedy Styron
Hope D. Cox
PROP DESIGNER
Haley White
AN ACT OF GOD is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York. Originally Produced on Broadway by JEFFREY FINN, THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION, CARL MOELLENBERG, ARIELLE TEPPER MADOVER, STACEY MINDICH, BOB BOYETT, FG PRODUCTIONS, JOHN FROST, CORINNE HAYOUN, JAMIE KAYE-PHILLIPS, SCOTT LANDIS, LARRY MAGID, STEPHANIE P. MCCLELLAND, DAVID MIRVISH, DARYL ROTH “I Have Faith in You” Music by Adam Schlesinger Lyrics by David Javerbaum
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CAST God.......................................................................................... Sherry Etzel Gabriel.....................................................................................Eric J. Criner Michael................................................................................Alex Swanson
DIRECTOR’S NOTES Let me be the first to welcome you to Mainstage’s production of AN ACT OF GOD by David Javerbaum. This play was adapted from Javerbaum’s book, THE LAST TESTAMENT: A MEMOIR BY GOD and premiered on Broadway in May of 2015. God is here to deliver his new ten commandments to you, the people of DFW. Now, I am not going to give anything away, so you’ll have to watch the show to find out the rest. Believe me, the irony of mounting this play during a current “Act of God” has not been lost on me. However, I believe now more than ever it is important to laugh, to listen, and to wash our hands vigorously for 20 seconds under hot water. Please see that you do all three. JAKE BLAKEMAN Director P.S. Oh, and enjoy the show.
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MEET THE CAST
Sherry Etzel
Eric J. Criner
Alex Swanson
WHO’S WHO SHERRY ETZEL (God) has, at various times in her life, wanted to play God, but she never knew the opportunity would present itself during a pandemic and with so many changes going on throughout the world. Be careful what you wish for! She was last seen at MainStage as Vicki/THE FULL MONTY and Dolly Levi/ THE MATCHMAKER. Sherry’s hope is that this play will safely allow audiences to return to a sense of normalcy, provide an occasional laugh, and give us a chance to come together in the name of irreverence. Shout out to her husband for providing
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love, support, and lots of line-running for this production! ERIC J. CRINER (Gabriel) is honored and feels blessed to be a part of this talented cast and wonderful production. His stage credits include Cogsworth/BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, The King/CINDERELLA, Bustopher Jones/CATS, The Lion/THE WIZ, The Conductor/THE MUSIC MAN, Stew Pot/SOUTH PACIFIC, The Wizard/ ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Van Buren/DAMN YANKEES, Yussel/FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, The Mayor/ BYE BYE BIRDIE, Barnaby/
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MEET THE CAST BABES IN TOYLAND, WEDDING BLUES, Audrey II/LITTLESHOP OF HORRORS, Hoke Colburn/DRIVING MISS DAISY, MARY POPPINS, Jacob Marley/SCROOGE THE MUSICAL. His directorial credits include BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, HAIRSPRAY, SEUSSICAL, FOOTLOOSE, ANNIE, DREAMGIRLS, WIZARD OF OZ, SHREK THE MUSICAL, ADDAMS FAMILY, ALL SHOOK UP, WEST SIDE STORY, SISTER ACT and THE LITTLE MERMAID. He is a board member of the Grand Prairie Arts Council. ALEX SWANSON (Michael) is ecstatic for his MainStage debut! Most recently seen at Onstage in Bedford as Michael/ALONE TOGETHER. He hopes to one day get the chance to play yet another Michael, and complete his Holy Michael Trinity. He is amazed by the quality of this productions cast and crew. Almost as amazed as he is of his incredible love, Charleen Falls. And his friend Michael, and his dad Michael and his granddad Michael, and, really, all Michaels. TOM ORTIZ (Co-Producer) is exceptionally happy to be part of this production. During this most difficult time Tom, and his co-producer Joan, are ensuring that all aspects of safety at rehearsals, as well as at the Irving Arts Center, are fully following all CDC guidelines. They are hoping to ensure the public that live theater is still possible and worth a look. Tom thanks his family and friends for continuing to support him in 8 MainStage Irving • Las Colinas
his endeavor to participate in live theater at MainStage and looks forward to seeing the return of patrons over the coming productions. JOAN EPPES (Co-Producer) previously produced KISS ME KATE, BOEING BOEING and A CHORUS LINE and has appeared in MY SISTER EILEEN and WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION at MainStage. She has also been seen on stage at Firehouse Theatre, Pegasus Theatre and Pocket Sandwich Theatre, to name a few. She is a member of the MainStage Board and enjoys playing a role in making live theater happen. JAKE BLAKEMAN (Director) is honored to return to MainStage in the role of Director. Jake has previously acted in three MainStage productions (Leonard Vole/ WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, Frank Lippencott/MY SISTER EILEEN, Ambrose Kemper/THE MATCHMAKER) and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Jake works as the scenic designer and shop foreman for TCC’s NE Playhouse where he has designed sets for both classical and contemporary productions. Some of Jake’s favorite designs were for the productions of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM and ENDGAME. Jake has received his B.S. degree in Integrative Studies from the University of North Texas where he studied Business, Psychology and Theatre. Some of Jake’s acting highlights include Melchior Gabor/SPRING AWAKENING, Matthew/THE FEW, and Hamlet/HAMLET. Jake would first like to thank his wife, for
WHO’S WHO being crazy enough to marry an artist. He would also like to thank MainStage for the opportunity to share his vision, his cast and crew for their incredible work, and you, the audience for continuing to support theatre in a time when it is so critical. Together, with compassion and caring, we will see each other through these difficult times. DARBY BLAKEMAN (Assistant Director) is thrilled to be working on her first production with MainStage. Darby is the production manager and resident stage manager for the NE Playhouse. Some of Darby’s favorite productions she’s stage managed have been PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, HAMLET, and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. She would like to thank family, friends, and husband for their endless love and support. SHAWN TIERNEY (Stage Manager) is so excited to finally be working as a stage manager. He has been with MainStage for three years working backstage and helping wherever needed. Shawn is really excited to be working with this hilarious cast and hopes to put on a good show in these difficult times. JOSEPH CUMMINGS (Set Designer) worked on the first Texas college production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA as a design consultant and scenic painter for Cedar Valley College. Designs include the 16th Annual The Column Awards, LYSISTRATA
(Mountain View College), PHANTOM (MainStage), HAMLET (Fun House Theatre & Film), PILLOW TALK, NOISES OFF, THE MIKADO, LES MISERABLES, JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (Garland Civic Theatre) and many more. Mr. Cummings is also a Column Award winner for Best Original Scenic Design of a Musical, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. KYLE HARRIS (Lighting Designer) is a multi-award winning Lighting Designer thrilled to be back at MainStage! Theatrical Lighting is his passion and he loves that he can express and create feelings with light across many venues. His recent works with MainStage include XANADU, THE FULL MONTY, THE ROYAL DILEMMA, and THE RED PASHMINA. Kyle is also the Master Electrician for UPTOWN PLAYERS at the Kalita Humphreys Theatre in Dallas. He would like to thank his family and the theatrical community for their love and support. RICHARD FROHLICH (Sound Designer) is a three-time Column award winner, he has designed sound for more than 70 productions at over a dozen area theaters since 2005. In 2001 he founded the Texas Radio Theatre Company. In addition to sound design, Richard is also a video producer, podcast producer, a cycling advocate and has recently added bicycle repair to his résumé. He makes his home in Arlington, Texas with his wife Shannan and their three children.
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WHO’S WHO HOPE COX (Costume Designer) is excited to be back at MainStage for this production. Some of her favorite costuming credits include A RAISIN IN THE SUN (Theatre Arlington), FAIRYTALE LIVES OF RUSSIAN GIRLS (LCT), OBAMA-OLOGY (Jubilee Theatre), PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (MainStage) and OF MICE AND MEN (The Firehouse Theatre). Hope feels so blessed to have the opportunity to work with such a talented cast and crew. HALEY WHITE (Props Designer) most recently worked with MainStage as Kira in their 2019 production of XANADU and is so excited to now be joining their design
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team. Haley has worked in props, set dressing, carpentry and as an actor since graduating from Baylor in 2016. One of her favorite props designs includes Scout’s “Ham” costume for the AD Players’ Theatre Company’s production of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD. She is currently working on opening a wedding decor business with hopes of helping DFW brides achieve their dream wedding look.
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PRODUCTION CREW & VOLUNTEERS ADMINISTRATIVE PRODUCER.............................................................................................. Joan Eppes TECHNICAL PRODUCER...........................................................................................................Tom Ortiz DIRECTOR..........................................................................................................................Jake Blakeman ASSISTANT DIRECTOR..................................................................................................Darby Blakeman STAGE MANAGER.............................................................................................................. Shawn Tierney MASTER CARPENTER.................................................................................................... Kennedy Styron SET DESIGN.................................................................................................................Joseph Cummings COSTUME DESIGNER................................................................................................................Hope Cox PROPERTY DESIGNER..........................................................................................................Haley White LIGHTING DESIGNER...............................................................................................................Kyle Harris SOUND DESIGNER.........................................................................................................Richard Frohlich LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR.....................................................................................................Eric B. Ryan SOUND BOARD OPERATOR.................................................................................................Justin Dillier SET MOVE-IN CREW..................................................................Tom Ortiz, Joan Eppes, Jake Blakeman Shawn Tierney, Clayton Cunningham, Steven Merritt SET BUILD CREW.........................................................,............. Shawn Tierney, Clayton Cunningham Jake Blakeman, Tom Ortiz, Joseph Cummings, Kyle Harris, Darby Blakeman PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPHER............................................................Mike Morgan Photogtaphy, Inc. SPECIAL THANKS...........................................................Xan Cramer, Kris Ikejiri, Thiago Nascimento, Dane Tuttle, Irving Community Television Network, CommuniLux Productions, WaterTower Theatre
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