Guest Artists: Tuesdays at 4 pm
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November 24th - Kimberly Marable:
Kimberly has spent the last 14 years as a working actor. Her Broadway appearances include THE LION KING (u/s Nala, Shenzi, Sarabi) and SISTER ACT (u/s Deloris van Cartier). Most notably, she is an original cast member of the TONY and GRAMMY Award winning musical HADESTOWN on Broadway where she understudies Persephone and a Fate. Her International Touring credits include THE BOOK OF MORMON, SISTER ACT (u/s Deloris van Cartier), DREAMGIRLS, HAIRSPRAY, and THE WEDDING SINGER (u/s Linda). Kimberly has performed at regional theaters including The Signature in Arlington, VA and Arkansas Repertory Theatre ("The Rep") in Little Rock, AR; and has participated in the pre-Broadway development of HADESTOWN, PAL JOEY with Marin Mazzie & Patina Miller, and THE WANDERER with NKOTB's Joey McIntyre, which is set to make its world premier at Papermill Playhouse. She has appeared on CBS' BULL, NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert series, and numerous television specials, including the 85th & 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades and the 73rd Annual TONY Awards. Kimberly is the voice of Lorelai in the Netflix Anime series, CANNON BUSTERS and does promotional voice overs for The CW and CBS Sports. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Kimberly earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theater modified with Sociology from Dartmouth College. She is an adjunct professor for the Theatre Program at Drexel University. In 2012, Kimberly co-founded Broadway Serves, an affiliate program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which provides theater professionals with community service opportunities. She serves on the Advisory Committee for the Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead program, and recently joined the Board of Trustees for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Kimberly has spent the last 14 years as a working actor. Her Broadway appearances include THE LION KING (u/s Nala, Shenzi, Sarabi) and SISTER ACT (u/s Deloris van Cartier). Most notably, she is an original cast member of the TONY and GRAMMY Award winning musical HADESTOWN on Broadway where she understudies Persephone and a Fate. Her International Touring credits include THE BOOK OF MORMON, SISTER ACT (u/s Deloris van Cartier), DREAMGIRLS, HAIRSPRAY, and THE WEDDING SINGER (u/s Linda). Kimberly has performed at regional theaters including The Signature in Arlington, VA and Arkansas Repertory Theatre ("The Rep") in Little Rock, AR; and has participated in the pre-Broadway development of HADESTOWN, PAL JOEY with Marin Mazzie & Patina Miller, and THE WANDERER with NKOTB's Joey McIntyre, which is set to make its world premier at Papermill Playhouse. She has appeared on CBS' BULL, NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert series, and numerous television specials, including the 85th & 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades and the 73rd Annual TONY Awards. Kimberly is the voice of Lorelai in the Netflix Anime series, CANNON BUSTERS and does promotional voice overs for The CW and CBS Sports. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Kimberly earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Theater modified with Sociology from Dartmouth College. She is an adjunct professor for the Theatre Program at Drexel University. In 2012, Kimberly co-founded Broadway Serves, an affiliate program of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which provides theater professionals with community service opportunities. She serves on the Advisory Committee for the Actors Fund’s Looking Ahead program, and recently joined the Board of Trustees for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
November 17th - Tom Littrell:
Before retiring in August, Tom Littrell worked at Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) and he was a member of the team responsible for developing ETC’s LED product line. After completing a BA in Theatre from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, he was a moving light programmer and marketing specialist for Vari-Lite, Inc. Tom toured with bands such as Led Zeppelin and David Bowie, and programmed the first modern moving light system for the band Genesis in 1981.
Before retiring in August, Tom Littrell worked at Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) and he was a member of the team responsible for developing ETC’s LED product line. After completing a BA in Theatre from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, he was a moving light programmer and marketing specialist for Vari-Lite, Inc. Tom toured with bands such as Led Zeppelin and David Bowie, and programmed the first modern moving light system for the band Genesis in 1981.
November 10th - Fletcher McCune:
Fletcher, born and raised outside of Miami, Florida - studied lighting design at Florida International University. Fletcher is a member of IATSE local 500 and is currently the Master Electrician for COPA at the New School's College of Performing Arts in New York City, where he's been living and working for the last 10 years.
Fletcher, born and raised outside of Miami, Florida - studied lighting design at Florida International University. Fletcher is a member of IATSE local 500 and is currently the Master Electrician for COPA at the New School's College of Performing Arts in New York City, where he's been living and working for the last 10 years.
October 27th - CJ Pierce
Once told by her high school theatre teacher that she would “never succeed in the lighting industry”-CJ Pierce worked diligently in the field until landing at the number one lighting company in the world, working in one of the best Tech Support departments known, and amassing many design credits across Northern and Central Ohio. How did a discouraged high school student from Ohio turn in to the knowledgeable, successful, theatre technician based in Middleton Wisconsin? Find out October 27th.
Once told by her high school theatre teacher that she would “never succeed in the lighting industry”-CJ Pierce worked diligently in the field until landing at the number one lighting company in the world, working in one of the best Tech Support departments known, and amassing many design credits across Northern and Central Ohio. How did a discouraged high school student from Ohio turn in to the knowledgeable, successful, theatre technician based in Middleton Wisconsin? Find out October 27th.
October 20th - Kirk Starks
Kirk Starks is a Senior Technical Support Specialist for ETC having joined the Technical Services department in 2009 after working in ETC’s Systems Project Management. Prior to his time at ETC, Kirk worked as a freelance lighting and sound designer. A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Starks has also served as the Vice Commissioner for Lighting Technology for USITT. He greatly enjoys debating console control theory and the finer points of color.
Kirk Starks is a Senior Technical Support Specialist for ETC having joined the Technical Services department in 2009 after working in ETC’s Systems Project Management. Prior to his time at ETC, Kirk worked as a freelance lighting and sound designer. A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Starks has also served as the Vice Commissioner for Lighting Technology for USITT. He greatly enjoys debating console control theory and the finer points of color.
October 13th - Jenny Svehlek
Jenny Svehlek hails from Fond du Lac Wisconsin, and is a proud UW graduate-- Go Badgers! After graduation and various sales jobs she wondered where to apply her love for theatre, and found herself working in corporate Audio Visual. Jenny has worked for some of the largest companies, galas, non-profits, concerts, to even product launches. One of her favorite events was working with the Milwaukee Brewers for their annual Brewers on Deck. Although laid off due to Covid, she maintains that in-person events will always have a place- and looks forward to that day coming soon!
Jenny Svehlek hails from Fond du Lac Wisconsin, and is a proud UW graduate-- Go Badgers! After graduation and various sales jobs she wondered where to apply her love for theatre, and found herself working in corporate Audio Visual. Jenny has worked for some of the largest companies, galas, non-profits, concerts, to even product launches. One of her favorite events was working with the Milwaukee Brewers for their annual Brewers on Deck. Although laid off due to Covid, she maintains that in-person events will always have a place- and looks forward to that day coming soon!
October 6th - Rachel McPhee:
Rachel McPhee is an actor and producer who hails from Racine, Wisconsin but has been living in New York City for the past 14 years. She received her training at UW Madison and the Drama Studio London (UK). Favorite credits include: Boardwalk Empire, Jessica Jones, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Vieux Carre w/ The Pearl Theater Company, The Footage at The Flea and her acclaimed one woman show Dead Shot Mary. There is more to be learned about Rachel at www.rachelmcphee.com .
Rachel McPhee is an actor and producer who hails from Racine, Wisconsin but has been living in New York City for the past 14 years. She received her training at UW Madison and the Drama Studio London (UK). Favorite credits include: Boardwalk Empire, Jessica Jones, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Vieux Carre w/ The Pearl Theater Company, The Footage at The Flea and her acclaimed one woman show Dead Shot Mary. There is more to be learned about Rachel at www.rachelmcphee.com .
September 27th - Amy Sawyers-Williams:
Amy is a theatre artist based in Raleigh. She got her undergrad in Theatre and Women's Studies from UW Madison and earned her Master’s in Applied Theatre from the City University New York where she became skilled in creating interactive theatre rooted in social justice. Amy founded the company See Saw Projects in 2017 with an aim to create applied theatre projects in North Carolina, and is currently running theatre-based workshops at the Wake Correctional Center (minimum security prison). She also runs theatre workshops for people with dementia through Timeslips, performs improv on an all female team (now on Zoom!) and works at NC State University as an arts programmer.
Amy is a theatre artist based in Raleigh. She got her undergrad in Theatre and Women's Studies from UW Madison and earned her Master’s in Applied Theatre from the City University New York where she became skilled in creating interactive theatre rooted in social justice. Amy founded the company See Saw Projects in 2017 with an aim to create applied theatre projects in North Carolina, and is currently running theatre-based workshops at the Wake Correctional Center (minimum security prison). She also runs theatre workshops for people with dementia through Timeslips, performs improv on an all female team (now on Zoom!) and works at NC State University as an arts programmer.
September 22nd - Lowell Olcott:
Lowell is the Product Manager of Integrative Technologies at ETC inc responsible for ETC’s ColorSource Console, EchoTouch, Response, and Augment3d product lines. He is deeply interested in system integration and is committed to exploring new ways for ETC products to work together. Lowell is a 2008 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Department of Theatre and Dance, where he concentrated on lighting technology and design.
Lowell is the Product Manager of Integrative Technologies at ETC inc responsible for ETC’s ColorSource Console, EchoTouch, Response, and Augment3d product lines. He is deeply interested in system integration and is committed to exploring new ways for ETC products to work together. Lowell is a 2008 graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Department of Theatre and Dance, where he concentrated on lighting technology and design.
September 15th - S.M. Payson:
S.M. Payson is a Production Manager with over 18 years of live event experience. Her background has included first national tours, live music, regional arts as well as theater both on and off Broadway. She is currently the resident Production Manager at the Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater in New York City.
S.M. Payson is a Production Manager with over 18 years of live event experience. Her background has included first national tours, live music, regional arts as well as theater both on and off Broadway. She is currently the resident Production Manager at the Atlantic Theater Company's Linda Gross Theater in New York City.