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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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Passion

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

November 14 – November 30, 2025
zephyr theatre

Adapted from Ettore Scola’s 1981 film Passione d’Amore, Passion is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most emotional works. Intimate, raw, erotic and dark, it explores universal, yet often unspoken, truths.

 

At a remote military outpost in 1863 Italy, a handsome army captain, Giorgio, separated from his beautiful – but married – mistress, Clara, is forced to re-evaluate his beliefs about love when he becomes the object of the obsessive, unrelenting passions of Fosca, his Colonel’s plain, sickly cousin.

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Latest Reviews

  • Considerable credit goes to the three lead actors: Nora Elkind (Fosca), Paul Luoma (Giorgio), and Mary DeLan (Clara). Each of them embraces the vocal requirements of the show while simultaneously investing in their characters’ nuances.

    They are joined by a formidable ensemble whose harmonies are glorious

    Designers Shon LeBlanc (costumes), David Harris (lighting), and James Esposito (sound) also deserve applause.

    Carol Becker, Larchmount Buzz

  • A strong rendering of a rarely-produced Sondheim-Lapine collaboration

    [Nora] Elkind's rendering of this anti-hero is simultaneously lovely, nuanced and difficult to watch.

    Thanks to [Joshua] Bartley, [James] Esposito and the company, Chromolume's Passion makes beautiful noise."

    Evan Henerson, BroadwayWorld

  • Chromolume's production feels like a gift.

    Music director Joshua Bartley has done a lovely job of translating Sondheim's hypnotic score to just a keyboard and drums

    Nora Elkind makes Fosca more sympathetic and grounded than the garish caricature she has the potential to become, and her vocal approach supports that restraint.

    Paul Luoma's Giorgio has warmth and humanity

    Mary DeLan's Clara is poised and vocally assured, charting a believable emotional arch.

    What emerges is a production with solid performances and compelling moments throughout.

    Madison Mellon, Stageraw.com

  • The talented trio of [Paul] Luoma, [Nora] Elkind, and [Mary] DeLan do an excellent job of playing off each other with every emotion that passion can induce.

    Congratulations are also in order for the entire creative team.

    Any lover of music (whether classic, operatic, or simply lush) will also appreciate the show.

    The Chromolume clearly works with a limited budget -- but manages to bring the beauty of music to everyone.

    Elaine Mura, LA Splash Magazine

  • Special kudos go to James Esposito for his brilliant direction

    [Giorgio is] exquisitely portrayed both vocally and emotionally by Paul Luoma.

    Lovely suprano Mary DeLan

    Nora Elkind will absolutely make you both hate and feel sorry for her at the same time.

    Musical Director [Joshua] Bartley succeeds in molding the cast into exquisite harmonies during the most difficult of the musical's twenty songs.

    James Esposito deserves high praise for overcoming such an array of technical challenges in creating so many different scenes in such a small theater.

    Be sure to see this one.

    Shari Barrett, Culver City News

  • RECOMMENDED

    Passion feels right at home in the intimate space at the Zephyr.

    The movement of the actors and the choice costume design from Shon LeBlanc from the military outfits to the multiple dresses Mary DeLan, who plays Clara appeared to have a new stunning outfit every time her character went back on stage.

    These actors did capture a lot of what makes this piece so challenging, persuasive and unique in the pantheon of musical love stories.

    Exceptional performance from [Nora] Elkind in this show.

    [Paul] Luoma's uneasiness that he felt from the awkward romantic predicament made the interaction played more real when side by side with Elkind's advances.

    [Mary] DeLan, who plays Clara, sings the tunes with a bright and expressive tone that not only sounded good, but also made her moments stand out in contrast to the darker gloomier tunes in the show.

    8.7 out of 10. It's a great show!

    Patrick Chavis, LATheatreBites

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Nora Elkind, Fosca

 

Nora Elkind is an artist who’s practice spans performance, production, and physical design. She is from New York. She thanks you for your presence. noraelkind.com

Paul Luoma, Giorgio

 

Paul has performed on professional stages in NYC, LA, and regionally across the U.S. Originally from Detroit, he earned his BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University, where he was twice selected for the Kennedy Center’s American College Theater Festival, and later studied TV writing and development at NYU. Some of his favorite roles include the Baker in Into the Woods, Robert in Company, Fester in The Addams Family, and Chip in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Huge thanks to the entire production team, cast, and crew!

Mary DeLan, Clara

 

Mary DeLan is overjoyed and honored to return to the stage for her second Chromolume production this season, Passion. You may recognize her from The Little Mermaid! Originally from Fleetwood, PA, Mary has performed in countless musicals, concerts, plays, and cabarets with over fifteen years of experience. She has entertained audiences as Maureen in Rent, Fiona in Shrek, and Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray. You can also check out her most recent film appearance in American Spark by Tri-M Entertainment! She also recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA College of the Performing Arts. She is so grateful to bring this story to life with such an amazing cast, and she hopes you fall in love with the characters just as much as she did when she read the script for the first time. Passion is a story about love in its truest form, an unconditional love so powerful it remains even after death.

 

Gavin Michael Harris, Col. Ricci

 

Gavin Michael Harris is thrilled to perform with Chromolume Theatre for the first time. Previous favorite roles include Sheriff Joe Sutter in The Spitfire Grill, (actors Co-op) Sir Benjamin Backbite in A School for Scandal, (Foolish Productions) and John the Baptist in Godspell,(Ethington Theatre) He would like to thank Chromolume Theatre for the opportunity and his friends and family for their constant support and encouragement. 2 Cor. 12:9

David Callander, Dr. Tambourri

 

Most recently seen as Rosser in Parade and the Sheriff in The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas. Other roles: Cal in Mothers and Sons, James in It’s Only A Play, Grimsby in The Little Mermaid, Daddy Warbucks in Annie, Callahan in Legally Blonde, Mr. Pinky in Hairspray, Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors, Lockstock/Mr. Cladwell in Urinetown, Beauregard in Mame, and the Sondheim revue Putting It Together. David has also performed at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center and the St. Louis Cabaret Conference.

Richard Rosales, Lt. Torasso

 

Richard is beyond excited to be stepping back on the Chromolume stage after playing Chef Louis/Grimsby in The Little Mermaid! Los Angeles native, Richard started his endeavors as a gospel music soloist. Performing at churches and events throughout Southern California and the U.S. He went on to study Musical Theatre and Classical Voice with voice coach, Cathy Gabrielle Wallace (Culver City, CA). Recent Favorite Roles: Leonato, in Much Ado About Nothing (Hollywood Fringe Festival). Melvin Thorpe, in Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Morgan Wixson). Mr. Scott, in Save The Pier (COSM). Roger, in Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Theatre Palisades). Mort, in Monarchs (Morgan Wixson). Lumpy, in La Piñata (Teatro Fogata). Buddy, in I Don’t Have To Show You No Stinkin Badges (Morgan Wixson). Sherlock, in Sherlock Holmes Meets The Bully of Baker Street (Culver City Public Theatre) Mr. Feldzeig, in The Drowsy Chaperone (Morgan Wixson). Follow Richard @Ri.Ro.Ro

Chris Spangler, Lt. Barri

 

Chris Spangler is honored to be a part of Passion. Most recently seen as Triton in Chromolume’s The Little Mermaid, he studied theatre at CSUN and has been seen in many shows around the LA area. Past credits include Caiaphas (JCS), Neville Craven (Secret Garden), and Aldolpho (Drowsy Chaperone). When not on stage, he enjoys playing D&D, reading, and watching weird YouTube video essays. Seeking representation. Follow him on instagram @spangladesh113

John Sala, Maj. Rizzolli

 

John Sala has appeared as Rev. Chasuble in The Importance of Being Earnest at The Crown City Theatre. He performed the role of “Benny” in Carol Weiss’ The Door to America here at the Zephyr Theatre as part of the SHE/LA Festival and Caldwell B. Cladwell in Urinetown for The Cupcake Theatre. Passion marks a very happy return to Chromolume’s aegis after having appeared in multiple roles in their Stage Raw Award-Winning production of Pacific Overtures. “They hear drums, we hear music. Be our friend”

Tyler Marshall, Sgt. Lombardi

 

Tyler is very excited to make his Chromolume debut with Passion. A SoCal native, Tyler is an alumni of OCHSA’s Musical Theater Conservatory (2012) and UC, Irvine’s Claire Trevor School of the Arts (2018). Touring: North: The Musical, 2nd National Tour (Walter Wetherby), Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Boss Elf), A Carol Channing Christmas (Vocalist), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Hedwig Schmidt). New York/Off-Broadway: Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall 2012/2017 (Soloist), Excuse Me: A Song Cycle (Tyler). Regional/Other: Songs for a New World (Man 2), Edges: A Song Cycle (Man 2), The Little Mermaid (Scuttle), Something Rotten (Robin), Spring Awakening (Ernst), James and the Giant Peach (Ladahlord). Proudly represented by FireStarter Entertainment. Thank you to my family, and my sweet Jack. I love you! Instagram: @therealmerylstreep 

Jack Stuhley, Pvt. Augenti

 

Jack Stuhley is thrilled to be making his Chromolume debut this Fall! He is a recent graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater. Select credits include Pippin (Pippin), Fiddler on the Roof (Swing), Phantom of the Opera (Raoul), The Great Comet (Dolokhov), Something Rotten (Nigel) and Twelfth Night (Malvolio/Sir Andrew/Sebastian). Jack would like to thank his family, friends and the Chromolume Team for their unwavering support. / jackstuhley.com

Lisa Dyson, Fosca’s Mother

 

Most recently performed as Calliope in Xanadu for Wisteria Theater NOHO. Throughout So Calif you may have seen her as Harriet in POTUS (Domino One), Matt’s Mom in The Fantasticks (IVRT), Nurse Smith The Civility of Albert Cashier (West Coast Premiere The Colony), Jack’s Mom Into the Woods (KnotFree Prod), Baruska Once (Domino One), Principal Clark Footloose (The Colony),  Berthe Pippin (Domino One), Rosie Mamma Mia (5 Star), Pat Kinky Boots (Moonlight Amph), Cumie/Gov Bonnie & Clyde, Emma Goldman Ragtime, Lizzie Phagan Parade, Rona 25th Annual Spelling Bee, other fav roles over the years – Old Woman in Candide (San Bern Symphony), Mother Ragtime, Agnes I Do! I Do! Betty Blake The Will Rogers Follies, Adelaide Guys & Dolls, Baker‛s Wife Into the Woods, Anna The King & I, Edwin Drood The Mystery of…, Mrs. Potts Beauty & the Beast, Sr. Robert Anne Nunsense, Mother Dani Girl, Muriel Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Belle My Favorite Year and the misunderstood WWW in The Wizard of Oz. Most importantly, thank you for supporting live theatre. Television credits include Emerson Heights and General Hospital & Home for Mom.

Lia Peros, Mistress

 

Lia Peros (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of Passion! Most recently, Lia could be seen in the world premiere of two new musicals, Sagas of Snorri and Saturdays at 10am. Favorite credits include Penelope Pennywise (Urinetown), Missy Miller (The Marvelous Wonderettes), Rona Lisa Peretti (25th …Spelling Bee), Smitty (How to Succeed), and Mrs. Phagan (Parade). Lia has participated in countless developmental readings and productions with New Musicals, Inc., including their most recent presentation, When one Door Closes. Lia can also be heard on the popular sci-fi podcast Ars Paradoxica as Petra, a time-traveling teenager. Up next, you can catch Lia strolling around Los Angeles with the Yuletide Carolers. She would like to thank Chris and her family for their love and support. Proud NYU Steinhardt graduate. IG: @lilmsfanCpants

Renee Cohen, Fosca (u/s)

 

Renee is beyond thrilled to take on this incredible role! This is her third production with Chromolume, most recently seen as State Road Singer in Bridges of Madison County. Credits include Cabaret (Emcee), Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Yitzhak), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas/Mary), Rent (Maureen), Legally Blonde (Paulette), Peter Pan (Peter), American Psycho (Evelyn), Assassins (Guiteau), Merrily We Roll Along (Gussie), Lippa’s Wild Party (Queenie/Kate/Mad True), American Idiot (Whatsername), Shrek (Dragon), Pippin (Leading Player). In real life, Renee owns a pet-sitting business called Reneewalks. She is available if you need a Winifred Sanderson and is looking for representation!
A heartfelt thank you to Mary Zastrow for her incredible work as Intimacy Director and for being such a wonderful friend. You truly are a gift :) IG: @reneesings TikTok: @naynayrc

Elias Wygodny, Giorgio (u/s)

 

Elias is grateful to join Chromolume Theatre for Sondheim and Lapine’s rare and beautiful Passion! Favorite Theatre Credits include: Louis in Sunday In The Park With George (CCAE Theatricals), John Wilkes Booth in Assassins (Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol), Camelot (Laguna Playhouse / North Coast Rep), Witnesses (A Benefit Concert, Rubicon Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatricum Botanicum), Les Miserables & Shrek (Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre), In A Sea of Faces (Cloud City / Barn Arts Collective), 2076 (Columbia University), Les Miserables (The Encore Music Theatre Company), Oliver (Marriott Theatre). Elias is on faculty at the Stella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre and the Art of Acting Studio. Training: BFA Musical Theatre (University of Michigan), Michael Chekhov Acting Studio NYC, and the Lucid Body Institute. Elias is endlessly thankful for his students and teachers, for family, friends, and Toni.

Lyla Ross, Clara (u/s)

 

Lyla is thrilled to be back in her hometown of Los Angeles joining the cast of Passion after earning a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts last May. She is grateful for her family’s undying support, the creative team’s vision, her fellow understudies’ dedication, and, of course, Sondheim’s beautiful melodies. IG: @lylazoelle

James Esposito, Director, Scenic Design, Sound Design

 

A founding member of Chromolume Theatre and currently the V.P. of Operations, he is excited to take on the enormous task of directing this wonderful piece.  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.  Directing credits include First Date, Dessa Rose (LA Premiere), Pacific Overtures (Stage Raw Winner for Best Musical), Songs For A New World and Strip.  Sound Design credits include Dessa Rose, Pacific Overtures, Zanna, Don’t!. Scenic Design credits include the NAACP Award Winning production of Do Lord Remember Me, Dessa Rose and Bridges of Madison County.

Joshua Bartley, Musical Director

 

Joshua Bartley is a music maker and Sondheim fan from northeast Ohio. An NYU grad, he has been music directing since college and is excited for his Chromolume Theatre debut. His background is in rock/pop songwriting and performance, but he couldn’t resist this crazy, beautiful score. You can catch him piano barring at Tramp Stamp Granny’s, teaching and music directing at AMDA, and gigging around LA. He can’t wait for you to hear the music!

Mary Zastrow, Intimacy Director

 

Mary Zastrow (she/her) is an Intimacy Director and Coordinator that focuses her direction through thoughtful mindfulness. She trains with IDC and has intimacy directed in theaters all over Los Angeles, Ventura County and is the resident intimacy director at Los Angeles Mission College. You may have seen some of her work in recent productions of Venus in Fur, POTUS, Lend Me A Tenor, Macbeth, Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors, and has 2 films coming out later this year. When Mary is not intimacy directing, you may find her performing around Los Angeles (recently Marge in Chromolume’s production of The Bridges of Madison County), producing for DAPPER DAY, or teaching voice from her home studio.

Shon LeBlanc, Costume Design

 

Shon LeBlanc, IATSE 892. Shon celebrates 4o yrs in the business.  Over 400 productions, 2 Ovations, 8 nominations, 5 Garlands, Drama Critics Circle Award & more Film: Lobsterman from Mars, Toolbox Murders, Pellett, Encore for Disney Plus, Redline. Theatre: Titanic, I Love Lucy Live on Stage, The Women, Network, and more. Owner of Valentino’s Costumes & Special Exhibits Curatior at the Hollywood Musuem.

Devin Harris, Lighting Design

 

Devin is very excited to welcome you to Passion! Having recently graduated USC with a degree in climbing ladders, he’s excited to back at the Zephyr! Previous Lighting credits include: The Little Mermaid – The Carrie Hamilton Theater, La Cage Aux Folles – Pasadena Playhouse, The Wolves – Morgan Wixson, and The Brass Teapot – Firefly Theatre. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show!

Mara Aguilar, Production Stage Manager

 

Mara is overjoyed to stage manage Passion, where the emotions are high and the cues are higher.  Dedicated to keeping the show on track with equal parts precision and panic, she reminds everyone that love may be messy–but there is no passion like Sondheim passion.  You can find her next projects on Instagram @maramargarita13

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).  Visit www.kenwerther.com

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).