Reefer Madness
Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Kenny Moten
November 2–November 30 2024
Playing at The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre
Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Kenny Moten
November 2–November 30 2024
Playing at The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre
Musical
Comedy
Camp
Off-Broadway
There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: Reefer Madness! Inspired by the 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids, Jimmy and Mary Lane, fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a delirious downward spiral filled with jazz music, sex and violence. Full of camp, hilarity, and mayhem—if you get high on laughter you have come to the right place
CONTENT WARNING: Adult Language. Adult Situations. For specific content and trigger warnings
contact OpenStage- 970-567-7387.
Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS 3).
Orchestrations by David Manning & Nathan Wang
Regular: $42-47
Senior 60+: $37
Student: $25
NEW! Industry: $35
Child (under 12): $15
NEW! 15FOR15: $15
FAB Friday: $29
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Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes (15-minute intermission)
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OpenStage’s Essential Season features rich, fully imagined theatrical experiences to captivate your heart and mind. Reefer Madness will be performed at The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, 417 W Magnolia St, Fort Collins, CO. The Magnolia Theatre is a proscenium theatre with 226 seats, ample production and support space, and ADA-compliant audience amenities.
Lecturer
BRIAN WILCOX is thrilled to be returning to OpenStage Theater. Some of his favorite OST roles in the past have been Malcolm (The Full Monty), Cliff (Cabaret), Will (Big Fish), and most recently, Orsino (Twelfth Night). He received his BME with a vocal emphasis in 2014 and has been teaching and performing ever since. When not treading the boards, Brian can be found teaching music to elementary students in Fort Collins. He would like to thank his caring wife Alison, along with his friends and family, for supporting all of his endeavors, both on and off stage. He would also like to thank all those in attendance for supporting local art and theater, and hopes that you continue to do so for many years to come.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Lecturer |
| Cabaret |
Cliff Bradshaw Cast |
| The Full Monty |
Malcolm McGregor Cast |
| Avenue Q |
Brian Cast |
Jimmy Harper
HENRY HAWES is a Denver-based actor and is excited for his first show with OpenStage! Recent credits include: Jersey Boys (Norman Waxman/Ensemble) at Town Hall Arts Center, Pippin (Pippin) at Little Theatre of the Rockies, and R+H’s Cinderella (Topher) at the University of Northern Colorado. He takes this solemn duty very seriously, and is proud to demonstrate the horrifying and irreversible effects of marijuana on the human psyche.
Mary Lane
NICOLE GARDNER is excited to perform in Reefer Madness, her third show with OpenStage. Nicole made her debut with OpenStage last summer as Roxane in Cyrano de Bergerac, having previously graduated from the theatre department at CSU. Her other credits include roles in Treasure Island (OST&C), Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Beckett Vignette, and a student-written and produced play. She also recently performed in Elf the Musical with Fort Collins Children’s Theatre. Nicole is grateful to be a part of this kind, creative, and talented cast and crew, and she hopes you enjoy the show.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Mary Lane |
| Treasure Island |
Mrs. Crossley / Grey Cast |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Roxane Cast |
Jack Stone / Jesus / George Washington
Mikeal is so very thrilled to be making his OpenStage debut with this dope show! You may have seen him in productions around NoCo like Godspell (Jesus), Jekyll & Hyde (Spider), Forever Plaid (Frankie), Curtains (Cioffi),
Mae
ALEX FORBES has previously been seen as Mrs. Peacock in Clue: On Stage, Callie in Stop Kiss, and Andrew Hall in Men on Boats. She performs with the improv comedy troupe, Comedy Brewers, and teaches improv to students of all ages in the Northern Colorado community! When Alex is not performing or teaching, she is trying to befriend every cat she sees in her neighborhood. Alex would like to thank her amazing parents, her roommates Aly and Mo, and the fabulous cast and crew of Reefer Madness!
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Mae |
| Pride and Prejudice | Lizzy |
| Clue: On Stage |
Mrs. Peacock Cast |
| Men on Boats |
Andrew Hall Cast |
Ralph Wiley
BLAKE DORRIS is thrilled for his first performance with OpenStage. He was previously seen as Cornelius Hackl in Hello, Dolly! (Cheyenne Little Theatre). Other past credits include Young Frankenstein the Musical, Cabaret, and Don’t Dress for Dinner. He has a BFA in Theater Performance from the University of Memphis. He shares writer, director, producer, and actor credits in his YouTube comedy web-series, Tenants, and can be heard hosting his weekly podcast, Blake and Spencer Get Jumped. Special thanks to Pete for always being his biggest supporter.
Sally
DOMINIQUE STEPHENS Dominique “Niqui” Stephens is ecstatic to be bringing out her inner seductress as Sally in Reefer Madness! with OpenStage Theatre & Company. Past Credits include: Fort Collins Children’s Theatre- Elf: The Musical (Jovie), Longmont Theatre Company- Something Rotten (Ensemble, U/S Bea), Colorado State University- Cabaret (Fraulein Kost), and Equinox Theatre Company- Heathers the Musical (Heather McNamara). Niqui studied Theatre Performance at Colorado State University where she received a BA. When Niqui isn’t performing she is spending her days raising her two rambunctious boys and taking on the role of “Professional Life Organizer” at home. She loves to travel and can be found frequenting DIA with her husband and 2 babies in tow very frequently! She would like to thank her Husband, Luke, for prioritizing her happiness and pushing her to do the things that bring her joy.
Ensemble
CURTIS LEMIEUX Happy Hallo-weed! Curtis is psyched to be a part of Reefer Madness at OpenStage! Recent credits include Ryan in High School Musical (Candlelight Dinner Playhouse), Wickersham Brother in Seussical (UNC), Quartermaster Hitchens in Titanic (UNC), and Steward in Cinderella (La Comedia Dinner Theatre). As a military brat he’s seen the world, but he’ll always carry a passion for photography, improv comedy, and reality television. You can catch him by the gram @curtis.lemieux.
Ensemble
MARLO COFFIN is thrilled to be making their OpenStage debut! This is Marlo‘s first show in Colorado, they recently moved here from Orlando! There they worked on projects such as Ride The Cyclone (Constance Blackwood), Shrek The Musical (Dragon) and many more! They would like to thank their amazing partner for the unwavering love and support. They would also like to thank their phenomenal voice teacher, Traci Kern Piper, for her guidance. Marlo is excited to join OpenStage in another show later in their season as well! Pride and Prejudice (Lydia/Lady Catherine) next summer! They hope you can sit back and relax and enjoy this amazing show!
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Ensemble |
| Pride and Prejudice | Lydia / Lady Catherine |
Ensemble
LUKE NELSON (he/him) is a Musical Theatre Major. He most recently performed in Almost Heaven and Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder at Little Theatre of the Rockies. He wants to thank his family for their never-ending support, and hopes you enjoy this hilarious show.
Ensemble
JENNIFER R. BRAY is delighted to continue her journey with OpenStage. She holds a B.A. in Performing Arts with an emphasis in Acting/Directing from Iowa State University and is wrapping up an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Oklahoma State University. Recently, Jen appeared with OpenStage as the Congregant in The Christians and Grandma/Captain Smollet in Treasure Island. Her experience spans numerous onstage and offstage roles with theaters such as Bas Bleu Theatre, Encore! Encore!, Windsor Community Playhouse, Loveland Community Theatre, Iowa State University Theatre, Ames Community Theatre, Rapid City Community Theatre, The Black Hills Playhouse, and The Alameda Civic Light Opera Company. When not performing, Jen enjoys roller skating, cross-stitching, and spending time with her horse, chickens, and cats. She dedicates this performance to her boyfriend, Brian, for his endless love and support and for keeping the internet running during late-night rehearsals.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Ensemble |
| Pride and Prejudice | Charlotte / Mr. Bennet |
| Treasure Island |
Grandma/Captain Smollet Cast |
| The Christians |
The Congregant Cast |
| The Full Monty |
Pam Lukowski Cast |
Ensemble
AIMEE LUCUS was last seen in OpenStage’s productions of Reefer Madness and Dance Nation. A graduate of the Foothill Theater Conservatory. Some of her favorite roles she has played include The Witch in Into The Woods, Mina in Dracula the Musical, Ellen in Miss Saigon, Doralee in 9 to 5, Hero in Much Ado, Truvy in Steel Magnolias, and Cheryl in the Arizona Premier of Evil Dead the Musical. In addition to hair and makeup design, Aimee also has various Directing and Choreography credits to her name.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Ensemble |
| The 39 Steps | |
| Dance Nation |
Moms/Vanessa Cast |
Ensemble
CAMBRIA MIERS is thrilled to make her debut with OpenStage after spending the past few years teaching environmental education and taking care of her lizard, goldendoodle, and many houseplants. Her previous roles include Scuttle in The Little Mermaid, La Algajira in La Algajira, Raja Englanderova in I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Ensemble in The King & I, and Conrade in Much Ado About Nothing. Cambria has also performed with the Colorado All-State Choir.
Ensemble
CISCO SAAVEDRA is happy to be returning for his second musical with OpenStage. He was last seen in Big Fish as Karl the Giant so he may appear a bit shorter to those if you so saw it. Some of his favorite roles include Mace in The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Benedick in Much Ado, Macduff in Macbeth, and that time he got to play Macbeth and Darth Vader in the same production. He’d like to thank his fiancé Aimee for pushing him out of his comfort zone and into the world of Musical Theatre.
Book, Lyrics
KEVIN MURPHY Kevin was a producer of the original LA and NY productions of Heathers (Drama Desk nom for music). He also provided lyrics and co-wrote the book for the stage musical Reefer Madness and was a producer on both the original Los Angeles and Off-Broadway productions. Reefer swept the three major Los Angeles theatre awards which included triple wins for Best Musical and Best Score. In New York, Kevin’s lyrics were nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Kevin co-adapted Reefer into a Showtime Original movie which premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and screened in competition at the 2005 Deauville Film Festival, winning the Premiere Audience Award. The movie received three Emmy noms, winning for Outstanding Music & Lyrics. Kevin is currently showrunner for the AMC historical drama series The Son starring Pierce Brosnan. Other TV credits include Desperate Housewives (Golden Globe winner, two-time WGA Award nom, Emmy nom), Defiance, Ed, Reaper, Caprica and Hellcats. Kevin has co-written many songs for these shows, most recently “Across the Storm Divide” (recorded by Trace Adkins) and “Teach This Boy to Fly” (co-written with Laurence O’Keefe), both of which were featured on Defiance.
Photo and bio from Concord Theatricals.
Book, Music
DAN STUDNEY As composer, Dan Studney won an Emmy Award for the movie version of Reefer Madness. For the original stage show, he received multiple Ovation, Garland and L.A. Drama Critics Circle awards as writer, producer and composer. He works primarily in film and television, where his writing credits include Jack the Giant Slayer, Weird Science (TV), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (TV), Sabrina: The Animated Series, Disney Channel movies Genius and ‘Twas the Night, and comic books for The Simpsons.
Photo from IMDB, bio from Concord Theatricals.
Director
KENNY MOTEN, Director, is making his directorial debut with OpenStage! He is the co/writer and co/director of The Bright Lights of Denver (DCPA Off-Center), director and co/producer of Motones & Jerseys (National Tour), director/producer of Take to the Highway (Lone Tree Arts Center). Other directing credits include Caroline, or Change (Aurora Fox), Murder on the Orient Express (Candlelight), White Christmas (Midtown Arts Center), and Freaky Friday (Aurora Fox). When he is not developing new projects or directing theater, he is collaborating with the dynamic collective he started a few years ago: Narrative Creative. narrativecreativeco.com, @kmofoco
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Director |
| Sweat |
Director Crew |
| Cabaret |
Director Crew |
Choreographer
JESSICA HINDSLEY is a Denver based, award winning choreographer who has worked in many of Colorado’s incredible venues, both as a performer and as production staff over the last 20 years, including: the Arvada Center, Vilar Center, Lincoln Center, BDT Stage, the Lone Tree Arts Center and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Outside of the theatre walls she has worked with Narrative Creative Consulting and the Manhattan Creative Group creating custom content and choreography for events and shows all over the world. She is the co-writer and director of The Bright Lights of Denver, an original theatrical concept and podcast experience for The Denver Center for the Performing Arts and is the co-producer and choreographer of Motones & Jerseys in Concert (Colorado and National Tour). Other choreography credits include: Beauty and the Beast, A Chorus Line, Jekyll & Hyde, The Producers, Aida, The Drowsy Chaperone, and In The Trenches (now playing off Broadway as That Parenting Musical). Jessica also runs a production company, Ophelia Rose Productions and an online resale business, The Rhinestone Exchange.
Vocal Director
KATIE ROTHSTEIN is thrilled to be working with OpenStage Theatre! A graduate of Colorado State University, she has provided vocal direction for multiple OST&C shows including Cabaret and The Full Monty. Katie’s performed highlights include leading and supporting roles with Opera Fort Collins, OpenStage Theatre, Hartford Opera Theater, the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, Light Opera Company of Salisbury, The Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society, Colorado State Opera Theatre, as well as international performances at the Operafestival di Roma. She has been a featured soloist with the Baton Rouge Symphony Chorus, Hartford Chorale, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Larimer Chorale.
Music Director/Drums/Percussion
TIM SANCHEZ is a percussionist and composer from Denver, CO and has played in musical pits for CSU, UNC, OpenStage, The Stampede Troupe, The Vintage Theatre, and Candlelight Dinner Theater. He writes and records scores for short films and a webseries as well as performing in The Freshman Philosophy Majors, Neue Polka Colorado, and Pretty. Loud. In 2022 he became the Announcer for the CSU Marching Band, making announcements for pregame and halftime performances at all CSU home games. He has played many shows with OpenStage but this is his first time joining as the Music Director. Tim has experienced various forms of Madness throughout his life (Cosmic, Subterranean, Maritime) but Reefer Madness is perhaps his favorite.
Assistant Director/Stage Manager
ALANA EISEMANN is so excited to be back for another season with OpenStage! She grew up in Colorado and found her passion for theatre at Front Range by being a part of a few productions there. Since then she has worked with OpenStage, Bas Bleu and Canyon Concert Ballet in various positions. When not at the theatre she can be found buried in a book or figuring out how to sew her own clothes.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Assistant Director/Stage Manager |
| SWEAT |
Crew 2nd Assistant Director/Floor Manager |
| The Revolutionists |
Crew Sound Board Operator |
| Treasure Island |
Crew Stage Manager |
| Cyrano De Bergerac |
Crew Assistant Stage Manager |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Crew Stagehand |
| The Full Monty |
Crew Stagehand |
Scenic Designer / Master Carpenter
CALEB GILBERT started his career in 2008 with a degree in Fine Arts, specializing in sculpture awarded by Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. In 2012 Caleb graduated from Cranbrook Academy of Art based just outside Detroit, MI., specializing in sculpture. After graduating he started at 11th Street Workshop (Brooklyn, NY) as a Carpenter. 11th Street Workshop is a full-service design and production facility specializing in the set world. They design and build sets for events, commercials, photo shoots and short films. While working there Caleb was a project manager, designer, and production coordinator. By 2020 Caleb was the Head Production Designer, running upwards of five million dollars in projects. Some of his favorite clients/projects included Google, Nike, Saturday Night Live, and Refinery 29. Caleb is now excited to use his skills and talents as the first (paid) Technical Director for OpenStage Theater. OpenStage has always been a home for Caleb ever since his first show over 20 years ago.
Costume Designer
EMILY VALLEY joins OpenStage having most recently designed Dreamgirls and The Mousetrap at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Since receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2009 from the University of Wyoming, she has worked as a costume designer for event and theatre productions in Colorado and around the US. Emily is so excited and grateful to be working on a production here in her home community in Fort Collins.
Lighting Designer
LAUREL LADZINSKI is excited to be making her debut at OpenStage as the lighting designer for Reefer Madness! Since graduating Colorado State University in May of 2023, she has done electrician work and lighting design work all over Northern Colorado, most notably working closely with Contemporary Dance Academy, Zikr Dance Company, Candlelight Dinner Theatre, Northglenn Parsons Theatre, The Rialto Theatre, and The Lincoln Center. She is looking forward to seeing where her ambition will take her, and would like to thank her family and partner for always supporting her in the arts!
Sound Designer
PATRICK MIDDLEBROOK is a Sound Designer and Audio Engineer whose work spans theatre, dance, opera, and concerts. He graduated from Colorado State University and works as a House A1 at Candlelight Dinner Theatre in Johnstown, Colorado, Audio Operator at Lincoln Center of Fort Collins, Venue Audio Engineer at Spoleto Music Festival over summers, and Production Staff at The Rialto Theatre in Loveland, Colorado. His work also includes Sound Crew Chief at Live Design International, Sound Designer with Opera Saratoga, and Assistant Technical Director with Zikr Dance Company.
Properties Designer/Set Dressing
Hair and Wig Designer
KIRSTEN HOVORKA, has devoted her professional talents to hair and wig design for scores of actors and actresses in Fort Collins since 1976. She has been a member of OpenStage since 1977, and in 2005 received the Company’s Founders’ Award, which recognizes individuals who have made extensive contributions to the artistry and excellence of the Company. Though the list of productions Kirsten has participated in, for both local theater groups and touring companies, would fill a page, let alone a paragraph, what is most important is that, when doing hair for theatre, she is doing what she loves with the people she loves. Having that opportunity is something for which she is truly grateful.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Hair and Wig Designer |
| The Book of Will |
Hair/Wig Designer Crew |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Hair/Wig Designer Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Hair/Wig Designer Crew |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Steel Magnolias |
Hair and Wig Designer/Hair Stylist/Beautician Consultant Crew |
| Frankenstein |
Wig Designer Crew |
| Monty Python's Spamalot |
Hair and Wig Designer Crew |
| And Then There Were None |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| La Bete |
Wig Designer/Wig Stylist Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Dangerous Liaisons |
Hair and Wig Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Tempest |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Amadeus |
Hair Designer/Hair and Wig Stylist Crew |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Hair Designer Consultant Crew |
| The Ladies Man |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Rocky Horror Show |
Hair Designer/Lead Hair Stylist Crew |
| The 39 Steps |
Hair and Wig Designer Crew |
| 33 Variations |
Wig Designer Crew |
| A Picasso |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Glass Menagerie |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Anon(ymous) |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Pride and Prejudice |
Hair & Wig Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Little Shop of Horrors |
Hair Designer/Stylist Crew |
| The Cripple of of Inishmaan |
Hair Designer Crew |
| The Arabian Nights |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Dirty Blonde |
Hair Designer Crew |
| The Threepenny Opera |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Enchanted April |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Saint Joan |
Hair Designer Crew |
| A Bright Room Called Day |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| An Ideal Husband |
Hair Co-Designer Crew |
| The Women |
Hair/Wig Designer & Stylist Crew |
| The Winter's Tale |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Moon Over Buffalo |
Hair Design/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Agatha Christies Murder at the Vicarage |
Hair Design/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Tartuffe |
Wig Design Crew |
| Wit |
Hair Design Crew |
| The HOT L Baltimore |
Hair Design Crew |
| Harvey |
Hair Design Crew |
| The House of Bernarda Alba |
Hair Design Crew |
| An Inspector Calls |
Hair Design Crew |
| The Man Who Came to Dinner |
Hair Design Crew |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Wig Design Crew |
| The Ladies of Camellias |
Hair Design Crew |
| King Lear |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| The Living |
Hair Design Crew |
Hair and Wig Designer / Production Manager / Producing Artistic Director
SYDNEY PARKS SMITH has worked with OpenStage since 1997 and serves as Producing Artistic Director for the Company. She received the 2019 OpenStage OPUS Award for Outstanding Director for Avenue Q; the OPUS for Outstanding Actress for her role as M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias; the 2018 OPUS for Outstanding Director for And Then There Were None; and the 2017 Colorado Theatre Guild’s Henry Award, a True West Award and the OPUS Award for Outstanding Actress for her role as Barbara in August: Osage County. Recent roles include Marie-Antoinette in The Revolutionists and Sir John Middleton in Sense and Sensibility. Recent directing credits include the upcoming Hedwig And The Angry Inch, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, and Every Brilliant Thing. Sydney has designed hair for several productions and received OPUS Awards for her designs for Macbeth and The Tempest. She received the 2016 Founders’ Award for her outstanding contributions to the Company.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Hair and Wig Designer / Production Manager / Producing Artistic Director |
| Sweat |
Tracey Cast |
| The Book of Will |
Director/Production Manager Crew |
| Six Years Old |
Costumer Designer/Production Manager Crew |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Director Crew |
| Treasure Island |
Production Manager Crew |
| Passion. Audacity. Stubbornness. |
Production Manager Crew |
| Clue: On Stage |
Production Manager Crew |
| Cabaret |
Production Manager Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Production Manager Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Marie Antoinette Cast |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Production Manager Crew |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Production Manager Crew |
| Cry It Out |
Production Manager Crew |
| Sense and Sensibility |
Production Manager Crew |
| Sense and Sensibility |
Sir John Middleton/Doctor/Servant/Gossip Cast |
| Tiny Beautiful Things |
Production Manager Crew |
| Natural Shocks |
Production Manager Crew |
| Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
Director/Production Manager Crew |
| Men on Boats |
Production Manager Crew |
| Every Brilliant Thing |
Director/Production Manager Crew |
| Constellations |
Production Manager Crew |
| The Full Monty |
Production Manager Crew |
| Frankenstein |
Production Manager Crew |
| Fool For Love |
Production Manager Crew |
| Avenue Q |
Director Crew |
| The Mystery of Love and Sex |
Production Manager Crew |
| Much Ado About Nothing |
Beatrice Cast |
| Steel Magnolias |
Production Manager Crew |
| Steel Magnolias |
M’Lynn Eatenton Cast |
| The Crucible |
Production Manager Crew |
| Monty Python's Spamalot |
Production Manager Crew |
| And Then There Were None |
Director Crew |
| Christmas Chaos |
Production Manager Crew |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Antipholus of Ephesus Cast |
| Don't Dress for Dinner |
Director Crew |
| The Flick |
Director Crew |
| H2O |
Production Manager Crew |
| Bright Ideas |
Production Manager Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Production Manager Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Barbara Fordham Cast |
| Outside Mullingar |
Production Manager Crew |
| Superior Donuts |
Production Manager Crew |
| Stage Kiss |
Director Crew |
| Taming of the Shrew |
Katharina Cast |
| True West |
Director Crew |
| RENT |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Noises Off |
Belinda Blair Cast |
| Dead Man's Cell Phone |
Hermia Cast |
| Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure |
Irene Adler Cast |
| Casino Royale |
Moneypenny Cast |
| Shining City |
Production Manager/Properties Mistress Crew |
| SceneWorks |
Actor Cast |
| Anton in Show Business |
Ralph/Wikewitch/Joe Bob Cast |
| The Book of Liz |
Director Crew |
| The Maiden's Prayer |
Libby Cast |
| As You Like It |
Rosalind/Ganymede Cast |
| Dirty Blonde |
Director Crew |
| Boy Gets Girl |
Producer Crew |
| Nickel and Dimed |
Voice Overs Cast |
| Noises Off |
Belinda/Flavia Cast |
| Picnic |
Hair Designer Crew |
| Swimming in the Shallows |
Producer Crew |
| True West |
Director/Costume Design Crew |
| Boston Marriage |
Catherine Cast |
| Italian American Reconciliation |
Janice Cast |
| An Ideal Husband |
Set-In Crew |
| Desperate Affection |
Producer Crew |
| Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and 15 Minute Hamlet |
Hair Designer/Hair Stylist Crew |
| Desperate Affection |
Maddie Cast |
| A Bright Room Called Day |
Agnes Eggling Cast |
| A Perfect Ganesh |
Hair Designer Crew |
| The Women |
Sylvia Fowler Cast |
| The Weir |
Valerie Cast |
| Cakewalk |
Director Crew |
| Macbeth |
Hair Design Crew |
| Raised in Captivity |
Bernadette Cast |
| Proof |
Claire Cast |
| Romeo and Juliet |
Assistant Director Crew |
| The Most Massive Woman Wins |
Cel Cast |
| triplePLAY |
Cel Cast |
| Romeo and Juliet |
Lady of Verona Cast |
| Who Will Carry the Word |
Gina Cast |
| Wit |
Susie Monahan, R.N., B.S.N. Cast |
| The Tempest |
Hair Design Crew |
| The Mousetrap |
Hair Design Crew |
| The House of Bernarda Alba |
Magdalena Cast |
| Picasso at the Lapin Agile |
Germaine Cast |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Antipholus of Ephesus Cast |
| King Lear |
Curan/Ensemble Cast |
Make up Designer
VICTORIA VILLALOBOS has loved theatre since she was a child. She has worked extensively with OpenStage as a Sound Designer and Engineer, Makeup and Hair Designer and Stylist, Assistant Director, Stage Manager, Board Operator, Stagehand, and Dresser. Victoria also has worked with Fort Collins Children’s Theatre for the past 7 productions, most recently as the Makeup Designer and Stylist for The Addams Family. Next on the list, she will be designing for FCCT’s production of SpongeBob The Musical in November of 2024. In addition, she has worked with companies such as Opera Fort Collins, Canyon Concert Ballet, and The Cheyenne Little Theatre Players. Victoria was recently nominated for a Henry Award for Outstanding Sound Design for her work on The Book of Will with OpenStage. She received her associate degree from Front Range Community College, where she was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and was named to the President’s List, both for her academic achievements. Victoria wishes to thank her family and friends for all their love and support!
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Make up Designer |
| Sweat |
Make-Up Designer Crew |
| The Book of Will |
Sound Designer / Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Six Years Old |
Sound Designer Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Sound Designer / Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Sound Engineer Crew |
| Cabaret |
Sound Engineer Crew |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Sound Designer / Sound Engineer Crew |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Specialty Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Sense and Sensibility |
Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Cry It Out |
Sound Designer / Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
Assistant Director Crew |
| Tiny Beautiful Things |
Sound Designer Crew |
| Natural Shocks |
Sound Designer Crew |
| The Full Monty |
Assistant Sound Designer and Engineer / Assistant Media Designer and Engineer / Assistant Sound Mixer Crew |
| Every Brilliant Thing |
Sound Designer / Stage Manager Crew |
| Men on Boats |
Sound Designer / Sound Engineer Crew |
| Frankenstein |
Hair Designer / Hair Stylist Crew |
| Avenue Q |
Assistant Sound Designer / Sound Engineer / Sound Mixer / Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Fool For Love |
Sound Designer Crew |
| And Then There Were None |
Sound Designer / Sound Engineer Crew |
| Ideation |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| Monty Python's Spamalot |
Make-Up Designer / Make-Up Stylist Crew |
| Don't Dress for Dinner |
Hair and Make-Up Designer Crew |
| The Three Musketeers |
Tattoo Design and Creation Crew |
| The Flick |
Sound Designer / Sound Engineer/Make-Up Designer Crew |
| A Bright New Boise |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| Superior Donuts |
Hair and Make-Up Designer Crew |
| The North Plan |
Sound Designer / Sound Engineer Crew |
| True West |
Make-Up and Hair Designer Crew |
| Unnecessary Farce |
Sound Designer Crew |
| Moonlight and Magnolias |
Make-Up Designer / Sound Designer/Sound Engineer Crew |
| RENT |
Assistant Director / Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Scapin |
Assistant Director / Hair and Make-Up Designer Crew |
| The Seafarer |
Make-Up Designer Crew |
| Amadeus |
Light Board Operator Crew |
| Wit |
Second Assistant Director Crew |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream |
Second Assistant Director Crew |
| Bullshot Crummond |
Assistant Director / Sound Board Operator Crew |
| The Rocky Horror Show |
Hair / Make-Up Stylist Crew |
| The 39 Steps |
Dresser Crew |
| Shipwrecked! An Entertainment |
First Assistant Director Crew |
| A Child's Christmas in Wales |
Stagehand Crew |
| Casino Royale: The Sting |
The Pit Boss Cast |
Hair and Wig Stylist
TYLER ZUSCHNEID grew up in Fort Collins and has been involved with theatre from a young age, acting, singing, dancing, assisting with hair/make-up/costumes for many productions over the years with Debut, Fort Collins Children’s Theatre, Fossil Ridge High School, University of Northern Colorado, and OpenStage. They designed make-up for Cabaret and Hedwig And The Angry Inch in OpenStage’s 50th Season. By wearing makeup every day, including while they work at Costco, Tyler is hoping to bring positive social representation to the Northern Colorado community. Tyler would like to thank their Mom and Rebecca Spafford for being a close mentor and fabulous friend.
Scenic Artist
JAMES BURNS graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Theatre Arts in 1997. He worked at the Arvada Center during the 2000, 2001 and 2002 seasons as a scenic painter and technician before moving to New York City. He stage managed On Love and Lies and Square One at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Box of Fools for the 2005 American Living Room Festival in NYC. Since moving back to Fort Collins in 2010, James has worked extensively with both OpenStage Theatre and Bas Bleu as an actor, fight choreographer and scenic artist. He appeared onstage most recently as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, Phillip Lombard in And Then There Were None, Steve Heidebrecht in August: Osage County, Petruchio in The Taming of the Shrew,The Husband in Stage Kiss, Austin in True West and Sharky in The Seafarer, all with OpenStage Theatre. In addition, James recently co-directed OpenStage’s Sherwood and directed etcetera’s productions of Fool for Love and Christmas Chaos. He sends thanks to his wife, Jessica and love to his daughters, Scarlett and Sterling.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Scenic Artist |
| October Surprise |
Stage Violence Coordinator Crew |
| Six Years Old |
Fight Director Crew |
| The Book of Will |
John Heminges Cast |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| Clue: On Stage |
Mr. Green Cast |
| Cabaret |
Fight Coordinator Crew |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Fight Captain/Scenic Painter Crew |
| Cyrano de Bergerac |
Comte de Guiche/Port de Nesle Ambusher Cast |
| Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
Director Crew |
| Men on Boats |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| Fool for Love |
Director Crew |
| Avenue Q |
Carpenter Crew |
| Frankenstein |
Fight Director Crew |
| Much Ado About Nothing |
Benedick Cast |
| Ideation |
Fight Director Crew |
| The Comedy of Errors |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| Christmas Chaos |
Director Crew |
| And Then There Were None |
Phillip Lombard Cast |
| The Three Musketeers |
Scenic Painter Crew |
| The Flick |
Assistant Director Crew |
| H2O |
Fight Director Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Fight Director/Fight Captain Crew |
| August: Osage County |
Steve Heidebrecht Cast |
| Superior Donuts |
Fight Director Crew |
| Stage Kiss |
Fight Director Crew |
| Stage Kiss |
The Husband/Harrison Cast |
| Taming of the Shrew |
Fight Captain Crew |
| Taming of the Shrew |
Petruchio Cast |
| Journey to the West |
Fight Director Crew |
| Unnecessary Farce |
Fight Choreographer Crew |
| True West |
Fight Choreographer Crew |
| True West |
Austin Cast |
| Moonlight and Magnolias |
Fight Director Crew |
| Scapin |
Fight Director Crew |
| Dangerous Liaisons |
Fight Co-Director Crew |
| The Seafarer |
James "Sharky" Harkin Cast |
| Bullshot Crummond |
Fight Director Crew |
| Wit |
Dr. Jason Posner Cast |
| Casino Royale |
James Bond Cast |
| King Lear |
First Knight/Ensemble Cast |
Sound Engineer/ Keyboard
MATTHEW ROTHSTEIN is an accomplished musician and creative content producer who has worked OpenStage since 2014 as a Music Director and sound engineer. He currently works as a collaborative pianist in the Poudre School District, working with choirs and helping young musicians, develop their talent. When he is not working, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, his two sons and their one year-old puppy, Remi.
Sound Engineer
Master Electrician / Stagehand
HANNAH ARMSTRONG graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, where she received her degree in Stage Management. She has been actively and avidly working in theatre for many years with various companies in Fort Collins and Loveland. She is excited to be celebrating her 20th season with OpenStage. Most recently, Hannah worked with OpenStage as the Stage Manager for Murder on the Orient Express, Men on Boats, and Avenue Q. She has also been a Production Stage Manager with the William Inge Center for the Arts in Independence, KS since 2010. She has worked extensively behind the scenes in other capacities and received the OpenStage OPUS Award for Best Technical Support for several years. Hannah is the recipient of the 2019 OpenStage Founders’ Award, which is awarded annually for outstanding contributions to the Company.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Master Electrician / Stagehand |
| The Book of Will |
Stage Manager / Master Electrician Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Stage Manager / Master Electrician Crew |
| Clue: On Stage |
Master Electrician Crew |
| Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express |
Stage Manager Crew |
| Men On Boats |
Stage Manager / Light Board Operator Crew |
| Steel Magnolias |
Stagehand Crew |
| Avenue Q |
Stage Manager Crew |
| The Crucible |
Stage Manager / Board Operator Crew |
| The Flick |
Stage Manager Crew |
| Outside Mullingar |
Assistant Stage Manager Crew |
| Stage Kiss |
Stage Manager Crew |
| Romeo and Juliet |
1st Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| True West |
Stage Manager Crew |
| The Seafarer |
Stage Manager / Master Electrician Crew |
| The Rocky Horror Show |
Master Electrician / Stage Manager Crew |
| Is He Dead? |
Master Electrician Crew |
| The Glass Menagerie |
Master Electrician Crew |
| The One-Eyed Man Is King |
Master Electrician / Sound Board Operator Crew |
| Anton in Show Business |
Stage Manager / Light Board Operator Crew |
| Bug |
Stage Manager / 2nd Assistant Director Crew |
| Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol |
Assistant Director / Tech Crew / Carpenter Crew |
| SceneWorks |
Lighting Designer / Light Board Operator Crew |
| Anon(ymous) |
Light Board Operator Crew |
| Doubt |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| Little Shop of Horrors |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager / Master Electrician Crew |
| Pride and Prejudice |
Substitute Stage Manager Crew |
| The Maiden's Prayer |
Production Manager Crew |
| The Oldest Profession |
Stage Manager Crew |
| Man of la Mancha |
Light Board Operator Crew |
| Nickel and Dimed |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager / Sound Board Operator Crew |
| Noises Off |
Stage Manager Crew |
| Boy Gets Girl |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager / Sound Board Operator Crew |
| Dirty Blonde |
Stagehand Crew |
| The Threepenny Opera |
Board Operator Crew |
| Picnic |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| Italian American Reconciliation |
Assistant Director / Stage Manager Crew |
| An Ideal Husband |
Stagehand / Electrics Crew Crew |
| The Six That Fell |
Board Operator Crew |
| Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and 15 Minute Hamlet |
Assistant Director / Board Operator / Electrics Crew Crew |
| The Solid Gold Cadillac |
Stagehand Crew |
| A Perfect Ganesh |
Stagehand Crew |
Assistant Properties Designer / Set Dresser
BRENNA FREESTONE-GILBERT was born and raised in Fort Collins and is happy to be back after a nearly ten-year hiatus while living in New York. Brenna made her directorial debut years ago with OpenStage etcetera’s production of Boy Gets Girl, followed by Limelight Theatre’s production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. She is best known for directing Bug – which left audiences squirming – as well as The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), which also left audiences squirming, but for totally different reasons; both productions were with OpenStage. Prior to leaving for New York, you might recognize on-stage Brenna from such productions as The Book of Liz (Sister Constance Butterworth/Yolanda Foxley/others), An Ideal Husband (Mrs. Chevely), Dead Man’s Cell Phone (Jean), and Noises Off (Poppy) all with OpenStage, as well as Marjorie in Extremities with OpenStage etcetera. Additional favorites include Kattrin in Mother Courage, Laura in The Glass Menagerie, and Estelle in No Exit with Bas Bleu Theatre. She is excited that her first dip back into Fort Collins theatre is directing The Revolutionists!
Stagehand
AMANDA FYOCK recently became re-involved in the stage performance world. Currently, she is a part of the No Picnic Rocky Horror shadow cast and enjoys being the occasional house manager at Bas Bleu Theatre. She is a structural drafter by day, but when she’s not sitting at a computer she is an aerialist, training and performing aerial sling, lyra, and other circus apparatuses for 5 years. She is involved in several board game communities and even dabbles in board game design. She is very excited to get involved with OpenStage.
Stagehand
STEVIE ROSE has been performing and working behind the scenes with OpenStage since 2021, with no signs of stopping! Stevie made their on stage debut with OpenStage in Treasure Island followed by Six Years Old, and can’t wait for more. They’re grateful for another opportunity to come back and support local art and artists!
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Stagehand |
| The Book of Will |
Sound Board Operator Crew |
| Six Years Old |
Kim Cast |
| Treasure Island |
Killigrew the Kind Cast |
| The Christians |
Assistant Director/Stage Manager Crew |
| Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood |
Assistant Stage Manager Crew |
| Natural Shocks |
Assistant Director of Cinematography Crew |
Stagehand
SONJA HOPPS moved to Colorado two years ago and The Book of Will marks her third production with the OpenStage. She worked as a Stagehand for The Revolutionists and Hedwig And The Angry Inch in OST.
| Event | Role |
|---|---|
| Reefer Madness | Stagehand |
| Sweat |
Co-Hair Designer Crew |
| The Book of Will |
Dresser/Stagehand Crew |
| The Revolutionists |
Stagehand/Puppeteer Crew |
| Hedwig And The Angry Inch |
Stagehand/Dresser Crew |
Stagehand
Stagehand
Board Operator
Guitar
Bass
Woodwinds
LORNA FLOYD is a music teacher and musician in northern Colorado, and plays alto saxophone with Archie Funker and her own gypsy jazz trio on flute and clarinet. Her most recent musical theatre projects are Crazy for You with Candlelight Dinner and as a sub on Candlelight’s Secret Garden. Lorna is happy to be back with OpenStage, having played for several past shows: Rocky Horror, Full Monty and Cabaret.
Keyboard
VICTOR WALTERS has worked as rehearsal/audition pianist for past productions. He was the Music Director for Big Fish: small cast edition and Hedwig And The Angry Inch ( nominated for Outstanding Music Direction – BroadwayWorld.com). He has worked for, CSU, UNC, Fort Collins Children’s Theatre, Greeley Stampede Troupe, Opera Fort Collins, The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Midtown Arts Center, The Theatre Company of Lafayette, Jesters Dinner Theatre, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, and countless high schools in the Northern Colorado area. Credits include; Seussical, Tick,Tic…BOOM!, Putnam County Spelling Bee, Pippin, Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, A New Brain, Spring Awakening, Elf the Musical, The Rocky Horror Show, Rent!, A Grand Night For Singing, A Chorus Line, Shrek The Musical, Into the Woods, My Fair Lady, Dames at Sea, The Roy Orbison Experience, Heart of the Holiday, The Music Man, Kiss Me Kate!, Beauty and the Beast, Man of La Mancha, and Dogfight.
Regular $42-$47 // Senior $37-$42 // Student $37-$42 // Teen $19 // Child $12 // FAB Friday $24
Regular $42-$47 // Senior $37-$42 // Student $37-$42 // Teen $19 // Child $12 // FAB Friday $24
Regular $42-$47 // Senior $37-$42 // Student $37-$42 // Teen $19 // Child $12 // FAB Friday $24
Regular $42-$47 // Senior $37-$42 // Student $37-$42 // Teen $19 // Child $12 // FAB Friday $24
Regular $42-$47 // Senior $37-$42 // Student $37-$42 // Teen $19 // Child $12 // FAB Friday $24
Regular $42-$47 // Senior $37-$42 // Student $37-$42 // Teen $19 // Child $12 // FAB Friday $24
