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Chromolume Theatre’s name comes from the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical, Sunday in the Park with George, about an artist struggling to make art meaningful in 19th Century France. Chromolume Theatre was founded by two struggling artists in 2003 with its primary mission to present the American musical on an intimate level in an entertaining, intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying way. With growth and change, Chromolume Theatre’s mission has evolved with a new dedication to presenting Broadway’s forgotten gems and off-Broadway’s undiscovered treasured, and shining a light on productions that deserve a second look. Chromolume Theatre also provides opportunity for artists to shine who have not had such an opportunity in the past, as well as a dedication to diverse and multi-cultural casts and crews.

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Dirty Laundry

By Jorge Albertella

January 23 – February 29, 2004
hudson theatres

Stan has a beautiful wife. Stan owns his own laundry business. Stan and his wife are planning to go away for the holiday season. So what is Stan doing in his office with a naked customer?

 

Well, for once in his life, Stan realizes what he needs to be truly happy. A way to live free, to air out all his dirty laundry, to be himself. Because Stan just discovered something he’s been hiding about himself for 50 years.

 

There’s only one problem: his laundry worker, Ari, just discovered it, too. Now Ari’s giving Stan a run for his money. And Stan has to find a way to tell his wife before Ari does — or let the little twerp spoil their holiday.

Cast/Crew Bios
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Latest Reviews

  • The acting ensemble brings energy and commitment to the proceedings, its work well staged by director Steven Benson, clearly a solid pro.

    There's a lot of talent in place, a fine technical realization of the piece, and promise galore.

    G.R. White from Maestro Arts and Reviews

  • Steven Benson's intelligent direction...is good.

    Lovell Estell III, LA Weekly

  • The lighting, set and sound were top notch. I hope this young theatre company...has a bright future...

    Dianne Legro, Beverly Hills Outlook

  • The second [surprise] arrives near the end...and...generates some solid laughs.

    Production values are solid, to the credit of the debuting Chromolume Theatre Company.

    Les Spindle, BackstageWest

  • The plot unfolds from there with surprises and misunderstandings ala Three's Company along the way.

    George Albertella’s comedy...offers many laughs and some fun characters.... Each character...gets the opportunity to air their dirty laundry.

    Director Steven Benson keeps the pace moving and the plot flowing between the laundry and the couple's apartment that makes for a fun evening.

    Trish Ostroski, Tolucan Times

Mark Ian Sklar, Stan

 

Marc Ian Sklar got his start at the tender age of 5 when during a variety show at summer camp; he did a rendition of “I’m a Little Teapot” to thunderous applause. After that, the precocious tot was hooked. As an adult, he has appeared on stage as Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Buddha in the LA premiere of Pantheon, Abner Dillon in 42nd Street, co-wrote book, lyrics and co-starred in the LA premiere of Miss Desmond Behind Bars at the Court Theater, and played the Poet – Lucullus in Timon of Athens. His TV credits include, Unsolved Mysteries, The Pretender, a season and half on Nurses as the Orderly and LA Law. Let us not forget about his film credits: Air Force One, Robin Hood – Men in Tights, Mr. Saturday Night, Chaplin, Newsies and a few more.

 

Ruben Dario, Ari

 

Ruben Dario has been acting almost his entire life. Born in Fullerton, California, Ruben got a taste for the showbiz bug starring as Joseph in his first grade Christmas play. From there he did several community theatre plays like Alice in Wonderland and Grease. He was a member of The Arden Shakespeare Festival Players at Idaho State University and played the role of Snout in a Midsummer Nights Dream and Oswald in King Lear. He also studied under Charles Marrowitz and Ashley Carr at Cal State Long Beach and performed with the University Players. Some of his favorite roles were a Mexican runaway in the play De Donde? and in evil French marquis in A Tale of Two Cities. Other favorite roles were Traino in Taming of the Shrew at the Little Fish Theater and Todd Cartmell in Life and Limb at the Interact Theater. Currently, Ruben is part of The Second City Conservatory and has had the honor to work with Holly Wortell, Bill Applebaum, David Razowsky and Amy Seeley. He is also in the improv group The Human Exhibit which performs at The Second City weekly.

Lee Anne Moore, Donna

 

Did you see Lee Anne at International City Theatre in Doris Baizley’s A Christmas Carol, in December? She was the one with the disproportionately large, detachable ass, pratfalling amidst spiritual puppetry and circus stunts. (And she wonders why this town won’t take her seriously as an actor.) But we can assure you, Lee Anne actually has a pretty decent resume: She’s classically trained, getting a nice little start in film, and is born for television. By the way, she’s currently seeking commercial and theatrical representation. Check her out at http://www.nowcasting.com/leeannemoore.

Paul Luongo, Mario

 

Theatre credits: Forum at the Bayway Arts Center New York, Second Time Around Bayway Arts Center New York, Bleecker Street Studio Theatre New York and most recently The Soapranos with the New York Dinner Theatre. Film: School of Rock, Elf, Two Weeks Notice and The Perfect Score. TV: Sex and the City, Sopranos, Third Watch and Law and Order SVU. Paul is making his Hollywood stage debut with Dirty Laundry and would like to thank the cast and production crew for making him feel at home. Paul is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and is currently seeking representation.

Steven Benson, Director

 

Recent directing credits include the award winning productions of Poe!, 70 Dollars To A Bus Ride Home, Closer Than Ever, A Gay Christmas Carol, and the Los Angeles premieres of Bed, Boys & Beyond and The Crumple Zone (which each ran 4 1/2 months). Steven is also on the Board of Directors for Theatre Neo where he has directed numerous productions, most recently an extended run of the Ovation Award winning Clare Boothe Luce classic The Women. Steven also had the wonderful opportunity this past fall to go to Seattle and re-direct The Crumple Zone. The recipient of numerous awards and nominations, Steven holds a Master’s Degree in Theatre from the University of California, Irvine.

 

Matthew Scarpino, Scenic Design

 

Matthew has worked as a Scenic Designer, Technical Director, Scenic Design Consultant, Trade Show Designer, and Stage Manager. His scenic design credits include The Women, Coming Attractions, and Honey I’m Home at the Hudson Avenue Theatre, the Comedy Central New Work Space at the Hudson Backstage Theatre, Alfie at the MET Theatre, Abstract Expression, Reunion, and Gangster Planet at the Egyptian Arena Theatre. A two time Kennedy Center Award winning scenic design finalist for Oklahoma and Twelfth Night, Matthew holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in the area of Scenic Design and Technical Direction from California State University, Fullerton.

Megan Foster Miller, Costume Design

 

In her debut with Chromolume Theatre Company, she brings with her a wide body of design experience ranging from Shakespeare to Tom Stoppard. Megan has designed extensively in Los Angeles and her scenic design for the original play Grasmere could recently be seen at The Cherry Lane Theatre in New York. She divides her time between theatre design and creative costuming for Disney.

Ron Wyand, Sound Design


Ron’s sound designs can be heard throughout Southern California. His recent designs include: Lee Miller, The Angel and the Fiend for the J. Paul Getty Museum; Newport Theater Arts Center’s production of Camping with Tom and Henry; The Women at the Hudson Avenue Theater; Quilters and Cabaret for the Huntington Beach Playhouse; The Crumple Zone in Los Angeles and Seattle for Dad ‘n’ Pop Productions, The Price for A Noise Within; The Rose Tattoo at Long Beach Playhouse and Ernest In Love at the Fremont Center Theater. Ron has received numerous design awards including a Backstage West Garland Award for The Interact Theater’s production of The Cherry Orchard. He is the resident Sound Designer at the Long Beach Playhouse, a member of the Production Staff at A Noise Within and is an Audio Engineer at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center’s James Armstrong Theater.

Aaron Gregory, Scenic Artist/Prop Master

 

Aaron has worked in Visual Merchandising, styling and designing windows for Nordstrom South Coast Plaza, Nordstrom Topanga Canyon, and Nieman Marcus Beverly Hills. For the past two years he has worked as a lead scenic artist and associate scenic designer in Los Angeles Theatre. Recent projects include Sockmuffin the Elf at The Globe Theatre, The Women at the Hudson Ave Theatre, Paloma at the Hudson Backstage Theatre, and Alfie at the Met Theatre. A Kennedy Center Meritorious Achievement Award winner for Scenic Painting, Aaron received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in the area of Painting and Drawing from California State University, Fullerton.

Sean Beebe, Lighting Design

 

Sean is a career technician with focus in sound, lighting, and rigging. He has worked such shows as Sweet Charity, Cabaret, La Cage Aux Folles, It’s Christmas Snoopy!, and Grease. He has also worked such events as Lollapalooza, the LA auto show, The Taste of Newport, and various NCCJ events. He currently lives in Anaheim and commutes to wherever the work takes him. His hobbies include music and Renaissance faire.

Inga Agrest, Stage Manager

 

Inga graduated from the University of South Carolina with M.M. in Opera/Theatre Directing in 2002. During her graduate studies she served as assistant director for the Studio Lirico production of La Indfidelta Fidele in Italy; and as assistant director and stage manager for Dido and Aeneas, Sour Angelica and Gianni Schicchi productions at USC. She has also directed the production of Boyarinya Vera Sheloga. Inga recently moved to Los Angeles and worked as a stage manager for the LA Jewish Theatre production of Eva Peron and the Fourth Reich. Dirty Laundry marks her debut with Chromolume Theatre Company.

George Albertella, Author

 

Albertella, an award winning novelist, has a Ph.D. in Psychology & studied film, TV & theatre at UCLA & Loyola University. He is one of the founders and the Artistic Director of the L.A. Jewish Theatre, the Performing Arts Chair of Partners of the Americas, a non-profit organization with headquarters in Washington, D. C. that develops programs throughout Latin America. His plays have been produced locally and internationally.

Troy Dailey, Aaron

 

Troy Dailey enjoys walks on the beach, an Irish mule, and playing with all the doggies.  His first memory on stage is joining Van Halen during their Balance Tour. Introducing them in true rebel child fashion, he froze hearing the thunderous applause. Being carried offstage by a band member aside, it was love at first fright. Favorite roles: Archibald Craven (The Secret Garden), Beast (Beauty and the Beast), The Baker (Into the Woods). Troy dedicates today’s performance to his mother, who was always his biggest supporter.

Paloma Malfavon, Casey

 

Paloma Malfavón is excited to be making her Chromolume Theatre debut as Casey in the Los Angeles premiere of First Date at the Zephyr Theatre. She recently played Elle Woods in Legally Blonde at the El Portal Theatre, earning a SCENIE Award for Breakout Lead Performance. Other favorite roles include Rizzo in Grease and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and encouragement.

Kendre Scott, Gabe

 

Kendre Scott is ready to help bring in the new era of Chromolume after their hiatus and kill it on stage doing the LA premiere of First Date: The Musical. He’d like to thank his wife Gina for always pushing him to perform and do what he loves. His previous roles include Jack Kelly (Newsies at CTG Santa Clarita), Audrey II (Little Shop of Horrors at ActingOut!), and Benny (In The Heights at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center)   

Natalie Scott, Lauren

 

Natalie Scott is a Los Angeles-based actor and singer. After earning her BA in Theatre from Eastern Michigan University, she moved herself out to California where she’s performed on stages with Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Whoopi Goldberg. Favorite theatre credits include: Legally Blonde (EMU), Alice in Wonderland (Wilshire Ebell), and A Case of the Mondays (The Actors Group). She recently starred in the Christmas caper, Merry Heistmas, and is looking forward to continuing her training with The Groundlings this spring. ItsNatalieScott.com

Christopher Baker, Reggie

 

Christopher Baker, a Florida native, is excited to be part of First Date. He has performed in productions such as Rent at Chance Theatre, where he played Benny, and recently portrayed Jerry in ARENA: A House Music-al. Christopher is a passionate actor, constantly honing his craft at Baron Brown Studio, and looks forward to delivering a great performance.

Rachel Yoffe, Allison

 

Rachel is excited to be making her Chromolume debut! Rachel received her BA in Theatre from California State University, Northridge and some of her previous credits include: Sweeney Todd (Johanna), The Secret Garden (Lily), Spring Awakening (Martha), Evita (Mistress), The Drowsy Chaperone (Kitty), Legally Blonde (Vivienne U/S), Big Fish (Sandra), The Prom (Kaylee), Something Rotten (Portia U/S), Les Miserables (Cosette U/S), Elf (Jovie U/S). Enjoy the show!

Michael Angel, Waiter

 

Michael is extremely honored to be back at Chromolume Theatre, after having played Buck in Zanna, Don’t! back in 2017. Some past credits include Legally Blonde (Elle’s Dad/Ensemble), In the Heights (Domingo), Mamma Mia! (Eddie), Grease (Roger) and Elf (Store Manager). When he is not performing, you can catch him serving Theatre greatness in the Box Office at the Pantages Theatre! Thank you for supporting live theatre and enjoy the show!

Bonnie Joy Sludikoff, Grandma Ida

 

Bonnie Joy Sludikoff is thrilled to be returning to the stage after a nearly four year hiatus! These days Bonnie mostly works as a writer and activist/advocate, but she never turns down an opportunity to burst into song whether onstage or— let’s face it — literally anywhere else. Past favorite performances have included Songs For A New World (Woman 2), A Chorus Line (Bebe), Hair (Jeanie), The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Doatsy Mae), Godspell (Joanne), and six magical seasons singing at Disneyland Resort and other amazing venues with Mixed Company’s Tis The Season Handbell Carolers. Bonnie has also starred in four solo shows including The Magic Schoolbus: A Traumedy.  She is grateful for the opportunity to get back to the magical world of telling stories through song. www.BonnieJoySludikoff.com

Andreas Pantazis, Aaron u/s

 

Andreas Pantazis is grateful for the return of Chromolume Theatre and be apart of that. Just seen in Guys and Dolls with Altadena Music Theatre, Beauty and the Beast as Beast with Nocturne Theatre and as Gaston with Candlelight Pavilion/Inland Pacific Ballet. Other Credits: Les Miserables (Courfeyrac, u/s Marius) Regional Tour; Kiss Me Kate with Marina Del Rey Symphony; Home For The Holidays (Santa) Knott’s Berry Farm; Elf the Musical (u/s Santa, Greenway) Sierra Repertory Theatre; and Cinderella with 5 Star Theatricals. He’s thanks James, Jonny, Michael and talented cast for letting him share the stage with them. Big thanks to his family and friends, and you for your continuous support of LA theatre. IG: @Andreas.a.Pantazis

Olivia Leyva, Casey u/s

 

Olivia has a B.A. in English and a minor in Theater Arts from California Lutheran University. Her recent previous acting credits include In The Heights (Morgan-Wixson Theater) and The Prom (Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center). She’s also a director, playwright, and dramaturg around Los Angeles and Ventura counties. She hopes you have many fruitful first dates!  

James Esposito, Director, Scenic Design, Sound Design

 

James is thrilled to be back in the director’s chair after a six year hiatus. Directing credits include Dessa Rose (LA Premiere), Pacific Overtures (Stage Raw Winner for Best Musical), Songs For A New World and Strip. He is a founding member of Chromolume Theatre and is currently the V.P. of Operations. Sound Design credits include Dessa Rose, Pacific Overtures, Zanna, Don’t! just to name a few. Scenic Design credits include the NAACP Award Winning production of Do Lord Remember Me and Dessa Rose. On stage, his credits include In The Heights (Kevin) Company (Bobby), City of Angels (Munoz), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Thurio) and Forever Plaid (Sparky) just to name a few.

Brianne Lopez, Assistant Director

 

Brianne Lopez is thrilled to make her debut as assistant director for the production of First Date. Brianne’s previous acting credits Include In The Heights at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, Rent at Cabrillo stage, Little Shop of Horrors and Bring It On The Musical at College of the Canyons. While Brianne is regularly seen on stage, she is so excited to step onto the other side of the curtain. She wants to thank her partner Domonique for always supporting her in whatever she does.

Jonny Perl, Musical Director

 

Chromolume debut! Former Managing Director, Shinbone Theatre Company. Musicals: Shel, Lorelei, Macabaret, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Cabaret; and Immersive Experiences: What Went Wrong, Welcome Back Woodchucks, Afterlife Anonymous. Actor: Cuckoo’s Nest, Tick, Tick…BOOM!, and Merrily We Roll Along. Co-Producer How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway, Production Supervisor Paws of Fury for Paramount. Upcoming: Farewell My Concubine by Kenneth Lin and Jason Robert Brown. Jonny also regularly music directs, accompanies, teaches, and leads piano bar singalongs. Best known for TikTok @Jonny.Perl.

Michael Marchak, Choreographer

 

Michael received a BA in theatre with a minor in chemistry from USC. He is currently pursuing a masters in Urban Planning also at USC. Having choreographed Zanna Don’t, Pacific Overtures, Dessa Rose, and directed Story of My Life; Michael is thrilled to be back at Chromolume once again! Starting his dance training at sixteen years old, Michael found a passion for storytelling through movement. Ballet became a favorite while also training in jazz, tap and dabbling in hip-hop. Past choreography/directing credits: Mean Girls (Fairfax High School), Topsy Turvy (Cupcake), The Legend of Georgia McBride (Crown City), The Importance of Being Earnest (Crown City), She Loves Me, Charlie Brown, Legally Blonde, Little Women, Wild Party, Matilda, Frog & Toad, Addams Family, and Prom (all at MWT). @mikejmarch “You’ve got talent. Don’t give up.”

Ariella Salinas Fiore, Intimacy Director

 

Ariella Salinas Fiore (she/her/ella) is excited to be part of the return of Chromolume! This is her first time working with this company.  She has served as Intimacy Director for Romeo and Juliet, Choose Your Own Ending (Morgan-Wixson), Las Sirenas (LATC), American La Ronde (PRT), Elf (SVCAC), Losing Your Humanity (HFF), and Seminar (Little Fish Theatre), among many others.  She is also an Intimacy Coordinator for film and television.  She has been performing as an actor on stage since she was 3, and has worked as a sex educator since college, so the leap to Intimacy Professional was a natural one. She is grateful to James and the team for having her on board to create a consent forward space for this story. Much love and thanks to her partner, Michael, to their loinfruit, and to her friends, who all always provide her with so much support. IG: AriellaSalinasFiore

Kara McLeod, Costume Design

 

Kara has been a theater professional for about a million years, or over 30, depending on how you count them.  She has worked with companies such as South Coast Repertory, Center Theater Group, The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, LA Opera and Disney Imagineering.  Some of her past shows with Chromolume are The Musical of Musicals, the Musical!, Pacific Overtures and Dessa Rose.  She’s excited to be back at this, the rebirth of Chromolume Theatre and hopes you enjoy this and many more shows to come!

Cici Mao, Lighting Design

 

Cici is excited to join Chromolume for First Date! Their past work includes Footloose at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre, If All The Sky Were Paper with Arroyo Reparatory Theatre, and various theatre productions at MIT, including Jekyll and Hyde, The Wedding Singer, and A Chorus Line.

Brandon John, Master Electrician

 

Brandon John is excited to join Chromolume as the Master Electrician. Recent lighting and sound design credits include Small Mouth Sounds, Jekyll & Hyde, Legally Blonde, A Chorus Line, Jasper in Deadland, Spamalot, Footloose, and The Addams Family.

Emily Walker, Production Stage Manager

 

Emily is so excited to work with Chromolume for the first time as the Production Stage Manager. Her previous work as a PSM includes Footloose, In The Heights, and Wild Party. She would like to thank her friends and family for all the support and love. 

Ken Werther, Publicity

 

KEN WERTHER PUBLICITY has been a staple in the Los Angeles performing arts community since 1982. Public relations, producing, directing. As producer: All Your Hard Work (Brimmer St. Theatre Company); The Good Boy (LATC); A Kind of Kind (Celebration Theatre @ Atwater Village) the Queer Classics productions of The Importance of Being Earnest and The Taming of the Shrew. Assistant director: Stop the World, I Want to Get Off (Musical Theatre Guild); The Women of Brewster Place (Celebration Theatre); The Woodsman (Coeurage Theatre Company).