Presented by Virginia Stage Company and The Norfolk State University Theatre Company
VANIA AURSBY†
(Katherine/Bates) is excited to appear in her first Virginia Stage Company production Henry V. Alonnie is a Drama/Theatre Major at NSU and her previous credits include School Girls (Generic Theater); and Macbeth (ODU Rep Theatre). She would like to thank herself, her family, MadeInNorfolk, Rayna Johnson, Chelsea Mock and the NSU Theatre faculty for their part in making this all possible.As a message to other young Black girls in the crowd she leaves this message "When you do the work it’s undeniable, no one can impede on what God has instore for you except you”
KEEAJAH BALDWIN†‡
(Grey/York) is a graduate of Norfolk State University with a B.A in Theatre and English. She’s ecstatic to be working on her second Virginia Stage Company’s production with Henry V. Previous credits include A Soldier's Play (Virginia Arts Festival); The Wiz (Virginia Stage Company); Black Nativity, Eclipsed, Ruined (Norfolk State University), and The Mountain King (Zeiders American Dream Theatre). She would like to thank her family, friends, and God for their everyday love and support. Special thanks to Aiden R. Baldwin, and an honorary thank you to her guardians above.
COREY BROWN†‡
(Cambridge/Michael Williams) is ecstatic to be working with the Virginia Stage company again, in his 3rd production with them in Shakespeare's Henry V. Previous credits include The Wiz (Virginia Stage Company/Norfolk State University Theatre Co.); Our Town (Virginia Stage Company); Thoughts of a Colored Man, Top Dog/Underdog, Fences, Soldiers Play (Norfolk State University Theatre Company); Sweat (Generic Theatre). He would like to give an honor to God for blessing him with his gifts and talents, and give thanks to his family and friends for all their support as he continues to utilizes his passion to fulfill all his dreams.
MIGUEL GIRONA
(Nym/Constable) is honored to return to the boards of the Wells. Some other notable stage appearances include Solario/Solarino in The Merchant Of Venice, Sir Eglamour in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Messalla in Julius Caesar at the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, Landscaper in Native Gardens and Antipholus of Syracuse in Comedy Of Errors (School Tour) at the Virginia Stage Company, Banquo in Voodoo Macbeth, and Polonius in Ophelia Chooses at Zeider’s, as well as Morrocco/Solario/Duke/Tubal in The Merchant of Venice at Quill Theater.
JEFFREY A. HADDOCK
(Dauphin/Salisbury) is a local actor and educator, currently working as a Teaching Artist with Virginia Stage Company on their touring production of GreenBeats, Live! Jeffrey holds a BA in Theatre Performance from Old Dominion University, and some of his favorite performance credits include: Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest, Malvolio in Twelfth Night, and Claude Bukowski in Hair (ODURep); and most recently Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit (Virginia Stage Company). Jeffrey would like to thank his lovely partner Krystal, his ever supportive family, his wonderful coworkers, and his friends who all inspire him daily.
JORDAN HAMPTON†
(Scroop/Gower) is a Senior Drama and Theater Major from Harlem, New York and is excited to be a part of VSC's production of Henry V. He has previously performed as Peter Parker in Disney's, Spider Man and the Kid who Flew, Anger in Thoughts of a Colored Man, Smalls in A Soldiers Play, and an Off-Broadway production of Prospect High Brooklyn.
CHRISTOPHER MARQUIS LINDSAY*‡
(King Henry) is delighted to be back at the Virginia Stage Company. Previous credits include Off-Broadway: A Raisin in the Sun (The Public Theater). Regional: Gem of the Ocean (Trinity Rep), The Tempest, The Parchman Hour, A Christmas Carol, (Virginia Stage Company). TV: Blue Bloods. He holds an MFA from Brown/Trinity Rep and a BA from Norfolk State University in English/Theater where he is also a charter member of the Alpha Theta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society.
TERRANCE LIVINGSTON, JR.‡
(Chorus/Governor) is excited to work in another production with the Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University in Henry V. Previous credits include A Soldier’s Play (Virginia Arts Festival), The Wiz (Virginia Stage/NSU), and A Christmas Carol (Virginia Stage). Film credits include Mother’s Deadly Son (Lifetime), The Shark side of the Moon (Tubi), and Eric Coker’s Good Poison.
SARAH MANTON*
(Montjoy/Hostess) One Man, Two Guvnors (Broadway), The Coast of Utopia, South Pacific (National Theatre, London), Baby in Dirty Dancing (West End), Villette (Frantic Assembly /Stephen Hoggett), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (UK tour), The Mikado, Major Barbara, The Madras House, Village Wooing, (Orange Tree, London) Time and the Conways (Old Globe, San Diego), What the Butler Saw (Mark Taper Forum, LA), Owners (Yale Rep), Pains of Youth (BAC, London), When We Are Married (Denver Center), Time of my Life (Pittsburgh Public), Things We Do For Love, Bedroom Farce, What the Butler Saw and Lettice and Lovage (Westport Country Playhouse), The Champion of Paribanou, (dir. Alan Ayckbourn, Scarborough), House and Garden (PICT), The Rivals (UK tour), Pains of Youth (BAC, London), Peter Pan (De la Warr Pavillion, UK) TV/Film: New Amsterdam (NBC), Doctors (BBC), Casualty (BBC), Seriously Dirty Dancing (Channel 5, UK) Radio plays: Whenever (BBC Radio 4), Christmas Carol (Westport), Sound of Siren (The Artist Experiment) Training: Guildford School of Acting, London. Member of The Actors Center NYC.
ADAM E. MOSKOWITZ*†
(Westmoreland) is a sophomore Norfolk State University Drama & Theatre major from Hyattsville, Maryland. He has previously appeared in the Virginia Stage Company and NSU Theatre Company co-production of Dreamgirls performing the role of C.C. White. Other credits include Shakespeare’s The Tempest (Shakespeare in the Grove); A Soldiers Play (Virginia Arts Festival and NSU Theatre Company); Skeleton Crew and Thoughts of a Colored Man (NSU Theatre Company). After graduation Adam plans on attending graduate school to receive his MFA in Acting. He thanks his mother, family and friends for their love and support.
DERRICK MOORE*‡
(Exeter) is excited to come back for his fourth production at The Virginia Stage Company. Moore's previous productions were The Brother’s Size and A Raisin In The Sun at The American Players Theater. Before American Players Theater, Derrick completed his first feature film IN CONTRAST. He also performed Choir Boy at the National Black Theatre Festival. Before making his debut at the Virginia Stage Company for the Christmas Carol and The Tempest, Moore presented the Atlanta Premiere of The Brother Size. Moore’s other credits include Comedy of Errors and Hamlet at the Houston Shakespeare Festival. You can follow Derrick @derrickd.moore on Instagram and Derrick Moore Facebook.
RON NEWMAN
(King of France/Erpingham) is excited to return to Virginia Stage! Previous VSC productions: Guys and Dolls (Arvid Abernathy) , Pride and Prejudice (Sir Lucas/Mr. Gardner) , The Tempest (Francisco), The Diary of Anne Frank (Mr. Kraler); East Coast Tour in Marlo Thomas' Free To Be You and Me; Additional Regional: Sister Act-the Musical (Monsignor O'Hara) Jekyll and Hyde -the Musical (Sir Danvers), Freaky Friday (Grandpa Gordon) , Beauty and the Beast (Maurice) , Show Boat (Frank Shultz), The Music Man (Marcellus), The Sound of Music (Uncle Max) at Virginia Musical Theatre; The Importance of Being Earnest (Algernon) at Appalachian Theatre; Oliver! (Fagin), Dames at Sea (Dick), You Can't Take it With You (Tony) at Milburn Stone Theatre; Television: Doctor Madblood (various characters) with Harrell Productions; The History of Tennessee (Tennessee PBS, Johnson City). Ron is a retired theatre and film instructor/director of 40 + years with Norfolk Academy, Cecil College,The Governor's School for the Arts, Virginia Stage, and Imagination Station in D.C. He is graduate of Tusculum University (BA), American University ,and Old Dominion University (MA). Many thanks to everyone here at VSC. It's so good to be back! A special shout-out to my husband for all his support.
CAMILLE PETINAUD†
(English Soldier/Deck Crew) is a Junior at Norfolk State University. She is an active member in the NSU Theatre Company where she recently played Geneva Lee Browne in 1940’s Radio Hour, the understudy for the role Faye in Skeleton Crew, and was a Production Assistant for Virginia Stage Company and NSU Theatre Company collaboration of Dreamgirls, Virginia Stage Company’s A Merry Little Christmas Carol (Spot Operator), and Angry Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous (Wardrobe Dresser/ Run Crew) She attended and worked at Wingspan Arts Summer Conservatory in New York City, she played the role of Trix in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Gynecia in Head over Heels, and worked as Stage Manager for the play Metamorphoses. She is the founder, creative director, and producer of Cam Filmwork Productions where she wrote, directed, and produced her debut film World We Created. She wants to thank her family for their support and dedicate this performance to her father. Philippians 4:13
TOM QUAINTANCE †
(Chorus/Governor) is in his seventh season with Virginia Stage Company. At the Wells, Tom has directed Every Brilliant Thing, A Merry Little Christmas Carol, Pride and Prejudice, The Santaland Diaries, and Matilda The Musical. Regionally Tom directed Twelfth Night at the Guthrie Theater, and as an Associate Artist at PlayMakers Repertory Company he directed An Enemy of the People, Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and The Little Prince. As Artistic Director of Cape Fear Regional Theatre (CFRT), Tom produced over 35 plays and directed many others, including the World Premiere of Downrange: Voices from the Homefront, a play based on interviews with military spouses from Fort Bragg. As the founder of FreightTrain Shakespeare in Los Angeles, he earned a Drama-Logue Award for his direction of Pericles. Other Los Angeles credits range from King Lear to The Devil With Boobs. A member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Tom is a graduate of Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) with a B.A. in Theatre and Economics, and the University of California, San Diego MFA directing program, where he was the assistant director on the original production of The Who’s Tommy. Tom and his wife Wallis are the proud parents of Mireille Julia and Annika Christine.
MEG RODGERS*
(Pistol/Alice) is thrilled to be joining Virginia Stage Company for her first season with Henry V. Previous Credits include Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Comedy of Errors, Pericles, Une Tempete, The Tempest, Thrive, All’s Well That Ends Well, Macbeth, Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, King and No King, Merry Wives of Windsor, Anne Page Hates Fun, Arden of Faversham, As You Like It, Emma, Richard III, Man of Mode (American Shakespeare Center); Shakespeare in Love, West Side Story, The Old Man and The Old Moon (Hope Repertory Theatre); Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Richard III, Much Ado About Nothing (Houston Shakespeare Festival); Enemies (Main Street Theatre); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Rec Room). She holds an MFA from the University of Houston and would like to thank her family, teachers, friends, and Milo for their love and snacks. Actors’ Equity Association. @meggrodgers
SATARA SALMON†
(Boy) is a newcomer to Virginia Stage Company’s production with Shakespeare’s Henry V, but not new to performing. Her stage credits include two student- directed plays, Call Her Simon and Turn This Mother Out-With Prayer, at Norfolk State University (NSU). In addition, she served as Head Prop Master in the production of Skeleton Crew (NSU). She would like to thank her family for supporting her acting journey thus far, and her friends for realizing her potential and always encouraging her.
ANNA SOSA
(Bardolph/French Soldier) is a proud Filipina American born and raised here in Norfolk,VA. She has worked locally and internationally across theater, film, improv comedy and voiceover. You may recognize her from VSC's production of The Hobbit, where she played Kili and Gollum, and most recently played the title role of Deborah Wallace's newest work Artemis, I. She thanks CORE Theater Ensemble, Push Comedy Theater, TCC's Shakespeare in the Grove, the growing Viewpoints community, and the wonderful theater makers of NSU for empowering underrepresented artists. She earned her BFA in Theater Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University.
JULIAN STETKEVYCH*
(Canterbury/Fluellen/Orleans) is excited to be back performing for the VSC audiences. At VSC he has appeared in The Thanksgiving Play, Sense & Sensibility, Pride & Prejudice, and the virtual production Something Delightful. Off-off Broadway includes Richard III and The Two Gentlemen of Verona with Oxford Shakespeare Co., Dog Act with Flux Theatre Ensemble, The Silent Concerto at NY Fringe Festival, and staged workshops and readings at Playwright’s Horizons, Classic Stage Company, and Ensemble Studio Theatre. Regional includes A Christmas Carol at American Conservatory Theater, The Berlin Circle at Steppenwolf Theater, and Taking Measure at Zeiders American Dream Theater. He holds MFAs from the American Conservatory Theater and the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and an Assistant Professor of Acting at Christopher Newport University.
CONNIE TATE†
(Ely/Bourbon/French Queen) is beyond thrilled to be a part of her first production at Virginia Stage Company as an actor. She previously worked in costumes for Dreamgirls (Virginia Stage Company). She is overwhelmed with gratitude for this opportunity with only her family and friends to thank for constantly supporting and uplifting her dreams.
AARON TYLER†
(Gloucester) is honored to be making his Virginia Stage Company debut alongside such a beautiful cast. He has been acting since he was a child, and most recently played Happiness (u.s.) in the American Collegiate Premiere of Thoughts of A Colored Man (NSU Theatre Company). He recently played a supporting role in the pilot episode of Jewel Hamrick IV’s upcoming show EXPOSED: THE SERIES, which will soon be picked up for production. Tyler is also a writer, and has had the esteemed honor of performing his original choreo-poem American Tableus for the Black Orpheus event at the Chrysler Museum. He would like to thank his family for always supporting his dreams of being a storyteller, and would like to dedicate his performance to his father, who recently joined the ancestors. Asé. Let’s stay connected…IG: iamaarontyler
Creative Team
TOM QUAINTANCE†
(Director) See bio above.
DAHLIA AL-HABIELI
(Scenic Designer) Recent and upcoming credits include designs for the Dallas Theatre Center, Trinity Rep, The Rep of St Louis, and Harvard College. She currently serves as Special Visiting Faculty in Scenic Design at Carnegie Mellon University, and has held faculty appointments at Wake Forest University and Albright College. While at Albright, Dahlia won the KCACTF Region II Award for Distinguished Scenic Design in 2020 for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime; she also directed an all-remote, communally-created adaptation of Romeo & Juliet, pairing a company of student actors with 50 artists of all ages from around the world. www.eloquentaction.com
JENI SCHAEFER
(Costume Designer) is the Director of Design and Resident Costume Designer at the Virginia Stage Company in her 21st season. Regional credits include: A Christmas Story at Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Hound of the Baskervilles at The Hangar and White Heron Theatre, Always...Patsy Cline PCPA Theatrefest, World premiere of Tom Jones for Florida Studio Theatre, Wit for Playmakers Repertory Theatre. VSC productions including; 39 Steps, The Hobbit, Every Brilliant Thing, Dreamgirls, Merry Little Christmas Carol, Dear Jack Dear Louise, Hold These Truths, Sense and Sensibility, Guys and Dolls, Matilda, Secret Garden, Fun Home, Always Patsy Cline, Crowns,The Hound of the Baskervilles, Pride and Prejudice, The Wiz, A Streetcar named Desire, Oliver, Peter and the Starcatcher, All my Sons,The Great Gatsby,The Fantasticks, Death of a Salesman, Red, Around the World in 80 days, Crowns, Billy Bishop Goes to War, Hank Williams Lost Highway and A Christmas Carol. Jeni Schaefer holds a MAC in Theatre/Costume Design from Wichita State University. Thank you to my family Tony, Sara and Ethan for being my inspiration and for always believing in me.
CHRISTINA WATANABE §
(Lighting Designer) is an award-winning designer and educator for theatre, dance, music, and events. At VSC: Guys and Dolls, Every Brilliant Thing, The Hobbit. Recent: Clue (Dallas Theatre Center), Gypsy, Jersey Boys (Theatre Aspen), Sueño (Trinity Rep), The 39 Steps (Rep St. Louis), Elf (Pioneer Theatre Company), This Bitter Earth (Theatreworks Hartford), Carla’s Quince (virtual, Drama League nomination), Where We Stand (WP Theatre), As You Like It (Oregon Shakespeare Festival), The Wild Party (Post Theatre Company), Peer Gynt (Barnard), Heartbreak House (Gingold Theatrical Group), A Christmas Carol (Florida Rep), Into the Woods (Charlottesville Opera), Peter and the Starcatcher (White Heron Theatre Company), Scissoring (INTAR), Dido of Idaho (Ensemble Studio Theatre), Small World: a fantasia (59E59), Neighbors: A Fair Trade Agreement (INTAR), Daniel’s Husband (Primary Stages/Cherry Lane), I Will Look Forward To This Later (New Ohio). TV: Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State (co-design, CNN). Lincoln Center Festival (2013, 2015-2017). USITT Gateway Mentor. Knights of Illumination winner. Faculty: Sargent Conservatory at Webster University. MFA: NYU. Member USA 829. www.StarryEyedLighting.com.
STEVEN ALLEGRETTO
(Sound Design) Steven Allegretto is an accomplished sound designer with a passion for creating immersive experiences for live theatre. A graduate of Full Sail University’s prestigious Recording Arts program, Steven has honed his skills through years of hard work and dedication to his craft. In addition to his work as a sound designer, Steven is also a committed educator. He has served as an Adjunct Professor of Theatre Sound Design at the College of William & Mary, as well as a part-time instructor for the Governor’s School for the Arts. He also teaches privately, helping aspiring sound designers develop their skills and reach their full potential. Steven has had the honor of designing past VSC shows including Every Brilliant Thing, Dreamgirls, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Hobbit, A Merry Little Christmas Carol, and more. His ability to create complex sonic landscapes that transport audiences to other worlds has made him a sought-after collaborator in the Hampton Roads theatre community. Steven is thrilled to be back at the Virginia Stage Company, where he looks forward to sharing his vision for Henry V with audiences. With his expert ear and tireless dedication to his craft, Steven is sure to deliver a truly unforgettable sonic experience.
EMEL ERTURGUL
(Casting Director) officially joined the Virginia Stage Company team in 2017 but worked on various projects with the company well before. Her first casting adventure was the beautiful production Pride and Prejudice for Season 39. Since then it has been a goal to strengthen and cultivate VSC's relationship with professional local and out of town artists. Each season has provided new challenges and each production a new opportunity to find the perfect showcase of talent. Emel has most recently been seen performing in The Twelve Dates of Christmas on the Wells Stage and currently serves as the Operations Manager for VSC and the Producing Artistic Director for Core Theatre Ensemble.
KYRA BUTTON*
(Production Stage Manager) has previously worked at Cleveland Play House on The Great Leap, Antigone, Where Did We Sit On The Bus?, Tiny Houses, Into The Breeches, and Pipeline, to name a few. Her previous credits also include ABCD (Barrington Stage Company), Dreamgirls (Virginia Stage Company), Hurricane Diane (Dobama Theatre), Baby Camp (Leviathan Labs), Resistance (Semicolon Theatre), The Heart’s Impatience (Shufflefoot Theatre Company), A Streetcar Named Desire (St. Ann’s Warehouse), Medea and Dreamgirls (Red House Arts Center), This Day Forward (The Vineyard Theatre), and The Intergenerational Project (Rose Bruford, London). Kyra is proud to hold a BFA in Stage Management from Syracuse University’s Department of Drama and would like to thank her family, particularly her husband, for their unflagging support.
EMMA D. EMDE*
(Assistant Stage Manager) is elated to be spending her first season with Virginia Stage Company. Her recent credits here include Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, The 39 Steps, A Merry Little Christmas Carol and The Hobbit. Prior to coming to Virginia Stage Company Emma spent the summer in Ithaca, NY as the Assistant Production Manager at Hangar Theatre Company. As a recent graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, her favorite collegiate stage management credits include Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe, She Kills Monsters, and The Old Maid and the Thief. Following the close of the season, she will be heading to the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Emma is a proud member of the Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honors Society and National Honors Society for Dance Association.
REFIYE TAPPAN
(Music Director) returns to VSC after working on A Merry Little Christmas Carol in 2021 and 2022. Refiye is currently based in Virginia Beach and works in the Hampton Roads and D.C. areas. She is a collaborative pianist at The Governor’s School of the Arts in the Vocal and Music Theatre Departments, and with Norfolk Public Schools. Credits: D.C. Area: Constellation Theatre Company: Once On This Island (Music Director/Keys 1/Conductor. Helen Hayes 2023 nomination - Outstanding Music Direction). Mosaic Theater Company: Max & Willy’s Last Laugh (Associate MD). Creative Cauldron - On Air (MD. Helen Hayes 2020 nomination- Outstanding Music Direction); Always...Patsy Cline 2021 and 2022 Remount (MD); Audrey - A New Musical (MD); and multiple cabarets as MD and arranger. Synetic Theater: Gala 2020. Regional: Virginia Musical Theatre: Mamma Mia. Virginia Opera-VA Arts Fest: The Sound of Music. Virginia Stage Company: Under the Big Top Gala (MD/arranger); Zeider’s Theater: Fountain of You (Associate MD). Education: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, UK; University of Reading, UK. Refiye would like to thank TQ and all at VSC for their wonderful collaboration, and husband Philip for supporting her creative endeavours. refiyemusic.com
GREGG LLOYD
(Fight Choreographer) Is an award-winning Director, Fight Director, and Actor specializing in Stage Combat, Acting, and Musical Theater, Gregg has an MFA in Acting (WIU), a BA in Theater (North Central College), and is a Certified Teacher of Stage Combat (Society of American Fight Directors) with black belts in Hapkido and TangSooDo. Currently, Gregg serves as Head of Performance at CNU where he received the KC-ACTF’s Excellence in Directing Award for Brighton Beach Memoirs and When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder. Fight Direction credits include: The Hobbit, The Valkyrie, Pagliacci, The Great Gatsby, Romeo and Juliet, Fences, I Hate Hamlet, Il Trovatore, and Don Giovani. Acting credits include: King Arthur (Spamalot), Mark Rothko (Red), McKean (1776), Mushnik (Little Shop of Horrors), the Governor (Man of La Mancha), and Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. For TheaterCNU, Gregg has directed Pippin, Spitfire Grill, Noises Off, Once Upon a Mattress, I Hate Hamlet, HMS Pinafore, and The Adding Machine.
JEFF RYDER
(Managing Director) has been Managing Director of Virginia Stage Company since March 2022. Prior to coming to VSC, Jeff served in several roles at Cleveland Play House from 2013 to 2022. Jeff holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from the Levin College at Cleveland State University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Tufts University. At Levin, Jeff was inducted into Nu Lambda Mu, the international honor society for the study of nonprofit management and philanthropy. Jeff also holds a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion for HR Professionals from Cornell University. He has served on the boards of the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank, Theatre Forward, the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Cleveland, and the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. In Cleveland, Jeff was honored to be a part of the Cleveland Leadership Center’s Advanced Leadership Institute and the Cleveland Foundation’s Foundations for Philanthropy Program. Jeff has also been a stage manager at several theatres including Talespinner Children’s Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Berkshire Theatre Festival.
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
† Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent labor union
§ Member of United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE
The role of Governor/Chorus is played in rotation by Tom Quaintance and Terrance Livingston, Jr.
