Mission

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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Putting It Together

Words and Music by Stephen Sondheim
Devised by Stephen Sondheim & Julia McKenzie
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

november 14 – december 21, 2014
chromolume theatre

Putting It Together is a musical revue showcasing the songs of Stephen Sondheim. Drawing its title from a song in Sunday in the Park With George, it celebrates Sondheim’s incomparable career in musical theatre.

Featuring nearly 30 Sondheim tunes, Putting It Together, takes place in a Manhattan penthouse party being thrown by an older couple, with the attendance by a younger couple and an observer. With a bit of imagination, the guests transform the apartment into the stage of an abandoned theatre, an estate in Sweden, an island outside of Paris, a street off the Roman Forum, the woods of a fairy tale, and a mythical town in the Southwest.

Cast/Crew Bios
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Latest Reviews

  • The cast is terrific.

    No dialogue, just the gorgeous musical canon of this mulitple award (including a Pulitzer) winning icon of musical theatre.

    Patricia Foster Rye, Patricia Rye Reviews

  • Chromolume Theatre succeeds in putting together a strong cast of five vocally gifted singers...

    Cate Caplin has smoothly directed her troupe...

    A must-see for Sondheim aficionados, as each of the talented five have moments to shine individually and in tandem.

    [Kurt Andrew] Hansen and [Kristin] Towers-Rowles' so wonderful as the older married couple loving, fighting, negotiating.

    Kudos to musical director/pianist Richard Berent for his on-point accompaniment, serving as the essential backbone of this musical.

    Gil Kaan, BroadwayWorld

  • Chromolume Theatre's sondheim revue 'Putting It Together' expertly shows how you make a work of art!

    'Putting It Together' is a superb primer featuring the Song-smith's most iconic show-tunes (and then some) as well as a number of his lesser known ones, providing both seasoned 'Sondheim' aficionados and complete novices to his art alike, with a thrillingly witty and entertaining time.

    Each of the five-member cast possesses a fantastic voice paired with the outstanding ability to interpret the frequently intricate sentiments that match such sophisticated note-phrases and chord-structures.

    Rachel Hirshee as the 'Would-Be Starlet' (Woman 2) makes a fine ingenue—gifted with sharp comic timing as well as a spot-on ability to express sensitivity where need be that underlies all that coquettish sex appeal.

    Chris Kerrigan is another charismatic vocal powerhouse as the 'Composer-Actor'.

    the most dazzling group triumph which boasts some incredible harmony is definitely their collective rendition of Sondheim's unforgettable Being Alive from 'Company'.

    Cate Caplin's direction and choreography themselves are forces to be reckoned with.

    A 'Must-See' for students of music, theater, and anyone eager to experience some remarkable performances or a smartly done bit of musical theater.

    Leo Buck, Buck-Ing Trends

  • WOW!

    The dynamic, velvet-voiced [Kurt Andrew] Hansen once again shows off the Sondheim prowess he revealed in his Best Actor Scenie-winning performance as the titular Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, aka Sweeney Todd, his 'Good Thing Going' a particular standout.

    Saving best for last, this past year's Scenie-winning Director/Star Of The Year [Kristin] Towers-Rowles once again takes your breath away in quite possibly her boldest, most richly-shaded performance to date. Diehard Sondheim fans have surely heard 'Could I Leave You,' 'The Ladies Who Lunch,' and 'Getting Married Today' more times than they could count, but Towers-Rowles' daring choices (and sensational pipes) make it feel almost like hearing them for the first time.

    It takes talent and guts to perform any Stephen Sondheim song, let alone two-and-a-half dozen of them in under two hours, but talent and guts the Chromolume Theatre cast possesses in spade.

    Putting It Together is L.A. musical theater at its most marvelously performed, and that is Putting It Mildly indeed.

    Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

  • Critic's Pick

    5 out of 5 stars!

    Caplin has staged generously and choreographed the numbers with expert detail and flourish.

    [Rachel] Hirshee is terrific as the up and comer with 'Sooner or Later' and 'More' simply sizzling. A winning performance!

    Don Grigware, Don Grigware Reviews

Kurt Andrew Hansen, Man 1

 

Kurt is excited about coming back to Chromolume after performing in Love Songs – A Musical here. He recently performed in the improv theatrical experience 2 Grooms, A Big Gay Wedding, at Crown City Theatre. He also performed in Working and Sweeney Todd for The Production Company. Kurt was honored with StageSceneLA’s award for “Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Musical,” for his portrayal of Sweeney Todd. He also was nominated for an Ovation Award by LAStage for “Lead Actor in a Musical” for Sweeney. Before returning to L.A., Kurt toured North America and appeared on Broadway in Mamma Mia! and the Tony award winning Miss Saigon. He has appeared in small roles on 24, Castle, and the films: Jack, A Bear’s Story, Home Invaders and the soon to be released Mera Watten. Kurt is blessed to live in Los Angeles surrounded by beauty…his amazing daughters.

Kristin Towers-Rowles, Woman 1

 

Kristin is thrilled to be onstage at Chromolume Theatre after having directed the hits: Musical of Musicals, The Musical and Altar Boyz. Ms. Towers-Rowles is a Multi-Award winning Musical Theatre Performer and Director and recently was just awarded 2014 Director/Star of the Year from StageSceneLA. She recently played Magnolia in Showboat for Opera San Luis Obispo, as her Grandmother, Kathryn Grayson, did in the MGM Film. After training at AMDA in NYC, Kristin toured the US, Europe and Asia with such roles as: Phantom of the Opera/Les Miserables in Concert (Christine/Cosette), The Mikado (Yum Yum), World Premiere National Tour of The Christmas Box (Angel). Recent LA/Regional: LA Regional Premiere of Tarzan, The Musical (Jane), Kiss Me, Kate (Kate/Lilli +BroadwayWorld Best Actress Nom), Sunday in the Park with George (Dot/Marie *Best Actress “Scenie”), Victor/Victoria (Norma *Best Featured Actress “Scenie”), Once Upon A Mattress (Fred). BroadwayWorld Nominated Cabaret show, “A Lovely Lineage” at Sterling’s at Vitellos/The Federal/Mbar/Sun City. She appears on the new cast recording of And the World Goes ‘Round, where she sings the role of Woman 2 (alongside Broadway Stars: Jason Graae, Brent Barrett, Christiane Noll and Kira da Costa produced by Bruce Kimmel/Kritzerland) Thanks to Cate, James and Richard…so much. Proud member of Actors Equity Association. www.kristintowers-rowles.com

Chris Kerrigan, Man 2

 

Chris Kerrigan is a Los Angeles native. He has done a healthy amount of theatre and musical theatre. Some of his favorite experiences have been Jekyll & Hyde (Jekyll/Hyde), Avenue Q (Brian, the fat guy), Merrily We Roll Along (Franklin Shepard), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Thomas/Sigmund Freud), Moonchildren (Norman), Geography of a Horse Dreamer (Beaujo), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Tommy (the guy who sings “Pinball Wizard”), and the world premiere of The Underground Woman (David) with The Michael Chekhov Studio. He is an average piano/keyboard player and singer/songwriter playing in various bands around town. He currently works as an administrative assistant in the theatre department at STAR Education, delivering arts enrichment and formative experiences to the children of the greater Los Angeles area on a daily basis. He would like to thank everybody who let him be in this show for letting him be in this show.

Rachel Hirshee, Woman 2

 

Rachel Hirshee, a proud graduate of UCLA’s Ray Bolger Musical Theater Program, is thrilled to be joining Chromolume Theatre in her first Sondheim show! Earlier this year, Rachel appeared as Snookie Updegraff in 110 in the Shade at the Actor’s Co-op Theatre directed by the incomparable Richard Israel. Along with her castmates, Rachel had the distinct pleasure of accepting an Ovation award for Best Musical (Intimate Theatre) for this production. Favorite credits include: Bronies! the Musical (Third Street Theatre), Avenue Q (Kate Monster/Lucy), Dream Carver (National Tour) and Coney Island Christmas (Geffen Playhouse). Thank you to the whole team, friends, family, Todd, and my voice guru, Mary Jo Duprey. “And now, we start putting it together…”

Mike Irizarry, Man 3

 

Mike is happy to be making his debut here at Chromolume. In 2012, Mike received a Scenie award for creating the role of Gordy in the World Premiere production of A Ring in Brooklyn at the NOHO Arts Center. Here in Los Angeles, he has appeared in numerous staged readings sponsored by ANMT (now New Musicals Inc.) including In the Mind of Olympians, Windjammers, and an evening of 15-minute musicals, Love, Lust or Bust. In 2004, Mike was featured as Jimmy 1 in the Colony Theater’s highly acclaimed production of Grand Hotel, starring Jason Graae. Originally from NYC, other favorite roles include Che in multiple productions of Evita, Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance, Lamar in Godspell, and Simon Zealotes in Jesus Christ Superstar. His professional debute was with the cast of Charles Strouse’s Nightingale (the original Off-Off Broadway workshop production). Mike has headlined in LA at Europa and in NYC at Don’t Tell Mama, Rose’s Turn and The Duplex cabaret. Mike is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.

David Callander, Man 1 u/s

 

David received his undergraduate degree in theatre from Pomona College after which time he made a career as a stage manager. His Broadway credits include: Legs Diamond, Orpheus Descending (starring Vanessa Redgrave), and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. He also worked on the very first incarnation of Kiss of the Spider Woman at SUNY Purchase. As a medical consultant, David worked on “The West Wing,” “Commander in Chief,” and “Dr Vegas.” As a performer, David has appeared in Evita and A Chorus Line (Barn Theatre, August MI), The Winter’s Tale (starring HRH The Prince Edward) and more recently in the Chromolume Cabaret, directed by Joshua Finkel. David is delighted to return to the stage in Putting It Together after pursuing his other dream of becoming a physician. He wishes to thanks his angels: Carol Tingle, Judy Balsam, and Karen Morrow.

Kayre Morrison, Woman 1 u/s

 

A veteran of over 100 productions and numerous tours, Kayre is thrilled to be returning to live theatre after a hiatus where she worked as a big band singer, film and television actor, and synagogue cantorial soloist. Some of her favorite theatre experiences include Eva Peron in Evita, Eliza in My Fair Lady, Sally in Cabaret, Guinevere in Camelot, Bonnie in Anything Goes, and Anne in A Little Night Music. Voiceover work includes her take on bad opera as Baby Leela in the Emmy winning Futurama episode, “The Devil’s Hands Are Idle Playthings”. As the female vocalist of the Dean Mora Orchestra, she has performed at Lincoln Center, The Dorothy Chandler Theatre, The Orpheum Theatre, and many other wonderful, historic venues. She is heavily involved with the NoKill Ventura County movement and is a Head Shopkeeper at TLC Small Dog Rescue in Simi Valley. Thanks to Officer Bill for his love and support!

Teresa Tracy, Woman 1 u/s

 

Teresa spent the whole first half of her life performing in musicals throughout the U.S. doing a “boat load” of productions literally on the SS Norway, then onto professional regional productions, including Burt Reynolds Jupiter Theatre, before moving to NYC, winding up in National Tours, including A Chorus Line and Stop The World I Want To Get Off with the fabulous Anthony Newley, and then on to a starring role on Broadway opposite Robert Lupone, before putting her career aside for a bit longer than she initially intended to raise her kids and tend to her families needs, including assisting her wonderful husband with his successful restaurant “Victor Jr’s”, right here in Culver City, while proudly jetting her kids to and from their ice hockey games with the LA Jr. Kings. Though she appreciated the priceless time with her family, she felt it was time to re-enter the glorious realm that her soul had so deeply missed. Teresa is thrilled to be getting herself back in the saddle again in this creative and poignant production of Putting It Together with its host of such terrific and talented people on and off the stage. She is very grateful to James and all of the fine folks here at the Chromolone Theatre for this fine opportunity, and hopes that it just might be “the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” She he wishes to thank her loving and supporting husband Vic for helping to hold down the fort so to speak, and her wonderful kids, Jamie, Jeremy, Luke and Brianne, I love you guys! And to my dear friends (you know who you are) that continued to “Nudge” me to get myself out there again to live and enjoy my first love, thank you all, you’re the best!

Michael D’Elia, Man 2 u/s

 

Michael D’Elia is thrilled to be a part of this challenging show and to have the opportunity to sing such incredible works by Sondheim. Previous credits include DORIAN GRAY in the world premiere musical Dorian’s Descent (director Marco Gomez with DOMA), BUSINESS MAN in The World Goes Round (Robert Marra/Actor’s Co-Op) for which he received a Broadway World Nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical; MIGRANT WORKER/STONEMASON in Working (director August Viverito/The Production Company); Ensemble in the Multi Award Winning Chess: In Concert (Robert Marra/MTLA). He would like to thank Cate and Richard for this incredible opportunity, Lauren and the entire production and creative team, the extraordinary cast he’s honored to be working with and his family and friends for all of their continued love and support.

Jillian Easton, Woman 2 u/s

 

Jillian Easton is excited and grateful to be making her Chromolume/Sondheim debut! A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Jillian has been spotted around Los Angeles singing Jazz at the House of Blues, showtunes at various cabarets, and in her own two-woman show that she co-wrote and produced. Jillian was seen this past summer as lead Juliette in City of Light at Beverly Hills Playhouse, and in DOMA’s production of Dorian’s Descent at the Met Theatre. Other favorite regional credits include the world premiere original musical The Baby Project (Nora Rodriguez), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), Grease (Rizzo), The Importance of Being Earnest (Cecily) and The Sound of Music (Baroness Elsa). She’s also appeared in numerous indie features, webseries (including the two time Telly Award winning Front Seat Chronicles), and on House, M.D. www.JillianEaston.com

 

Jake Novak, Man 3 u/s

 

Jake is thrilled to be making his LA theatre debut in Putting It Together! Regional: Commonwealth Shakespeare Co., Millbrook Playhouse. A recent transplant from Boston and proud graduate of Emerson College, he couldn’t be happier to call LA his new home. Thanks to the cast, crew, and all the folks at Chromolume. Much love to family, friends, and especially Mom and Dad. www.jakefnovak.com.

Cate Caplin, Director, Choreographer

 

Cate has produced, directed and choreographed over 200 productions and her work has been seen on television, in films, music videos, commercials and in theatrical venues world wide from the Paris Opera House to the Broadway Stage. Her Production company, Night and Day Entertainment, co-founded with creative partner Vernon Willet, custom designs entertainment for private parties, corporate events and industrial trade shows. Cate wrote and directed her first feature film, Mating Dance which won an Accolade Award and can be found on Amazon.com. She is also a dance coach and 34 times Regional and International Ballroom Dance Champion and has won multiple US Open and World Champion First Place titles in Theatrical ShowDance – Cate has been the recipient of a Garland Award, a Women In Theatre Red Carpet Award, multiple LA Stage Alliance Ovation and Scenie Awards and an Award of Excellence from the LA Film Commission for her work as a Writer, Director, Choreographer and Producer. She gives special thanks to James Esposito for the opportunity to work on this glorious Sondheim treasure-trove!

Richard Berent, Musical Director

 

Richard is active in L.A. as musical director, pianist, teacher, and composer. He is on the music faculty at American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) working as vocal coach, choral conductor, musical director, music theory instructor, and accompanist. His children’s musical Goldilocks recently concluded a long run at Theater West. He is musical director for the annual REAF celebrity AIDS benefit in San Francisco. Recent musical director credits include The Secret Garden, Girl Crazy, Into The Woods, and She Loves Me. His work at the Attic Theatre includes music direction of Musical of Musicals the Musicali, Altar Boyz, and Side By Side By Sondheim.

James Esposito, Scenic Design, Sound Design

 

James is currently the V.P. of Operations at Chromolume Theatre. Scenic design credits include all three incarnations of Do Lord Remember Me and Love Songs – A Musical for Chromolume Theatre. Sound design credits include Do Lord Remember Me, Secrets Every Smart Traveler Should Know, Merrily We Roll Along, Bird Lives!, Altar Boyz, Musical of Musicals, the Musical, Capsized Floatsam, Greek Tragedy and Strip, the latter of which he also directed. On stage, his credits include Company (Bobby), City of Angels (Munoz), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Thurio), Forever Plaid (Sparky), Fiddler on the Roof (Twice!), Cinderella and Chess just to name a few.

Michael Mullen, Costume Design

 

Michael has performed in and costume designed several productions both on stage and on film throughout Los Angeles. He has been honored with some StageSceneLA awards for his acting as well as for his costume design work including being named 2012-2013 Costume Designer of The Year and 2013-2014 Costume Design of the Year (Individual Production) for Dorian’s Descent (Requiem Media Productions). For his work on Dreamgirls, produced by DOMA Theatre Company last year, he was honored with the 2012-2013 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award for Costume Design- Intimate Theatre, a 2013 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Costume Design, the 2013 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Award for Costume Design (Local Production), The L.A. Weekly Theatre Award for Costume Design for 2013, and was just recently nominated for a N.A.A.C.P. Theatre Award for Best Costumes (Local). Michael would like to thank everyone involved with Putting It Together for being awesome, his parents Patrick and Celeste Mullen for their always wonderful support, and you for supporting the show!

Luc Hediger, Lighting Design

 

Originally from Austria and Switzerland, Luc Hediger is a recent graduate of Loyola Marymount University, where his emphasis was placed on lighting and scenic design. Throughout his years of study at LMU, Luc designed numerous productions that were a part of the University’s main stage seasons, as well as for the Del Rey Players, the university’s student-run theatre group, for which he was also on the board of directors. Since graduation, Luc has been working as a freelance lighting designer around Los Angeles, in venues such as the Stella Adler Theatre, The Long Beach Playhouse, and South Coast Repertory. Most recent credits include Twelfth Night, Chekhov Shorts, Rent, Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Spring Awakening, American Buffalo. For more information and portfolio, visit: www.luchediger.com

Lauren J. Peters, Stage Manager

 

A Los Angeles native, Lauren grew up as a performer in El Segundo, observing the technical team and always offering a helping hand, she switched teams and started working “tech”, in all sorts of ways. When Lauren was in High School she started assistant stage managing and worked her way up to becoming a Stage Manger. She has worked on such shows as Parade at El Segundo High School Drama, as an alumni Stage Manager, where she started helping teach the students how to work behind the scenes. Lauren has worked all over Southern California as a Stage and Production Manager, working at the Warner Grand in San Pedro with TheRelevant Stage, El Segundo’s Broadway In The park for 3 years, at the El Portal in North Hollywood for Kelrik Productions, and most recently at The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center for their production of 9 To 5 The Musical. Lauren has worked at Chromolume Theatre for the past year and has loved her time working on so many wonderful productions. As a musical theater kid she is honored to be working on such a wonderful show with such amazing people honoring her favorite musical theater composer, Steven Sondheim. Lauren would like to thank her ma, Nance, for always being by her side and raising her to be such an avid Sondheim fan. She would also like to thank, her best friend, Ksells and girlfriend, Emily, for putting up with her schedule and supporting her every day to follow her dreams.

Ken Werther, Publicity

 

Ken has been a staple in the Los Angeles performing arts community since 1982. Embassy Television, Lorimar Television; Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson and Kirk Douglas Theatres, Mark Taper Forum); Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Miramontez/Werther Company. Currently: The Whipping Man (West Coast Jewish Theatre), Shakespeare UnScripted (Impro Theatre), L.A. Deli (Marilyn Monroe Theatre), 2014 SoCal Dance Invitational (Ford Amphitheatre), The Yellow Boat (Coeurage Theatre Company), Blank Theatre Young Playwrights Festival, Brimmer Street Theatre Company, The Blank Theatre. Personalities: Erich Bergen, Daniel Tatar, Sean Galuszka, Sheena Metal (LATalkRadio.com), Brian Beacock, Matt Morillo, AJ Jones, Mack & Poppy. Web series: McCracken Live!. Producer: The Good Boy (2011) and All Your Hard Work (2012). Various benefit events. www.kenWerther.com.

Mike Abramson, Marketing


Mike is thrilled to be the in-house Marketing Director for Chromolume Theatre. An award winning Producer, Mike has successfully produced about a dozen shows in the Los Angeles area. Such notable productions include Jekyll and Hyde (LA Weekly Critics Pick of the Week), Xanadu (LA Weekly GO), Avenue Q (LA Times Critics Choice, nominated for six 2013 Ovation Awards including Best Musical Intimate Theatre) and Dreamgirls (LA Times Critics Choice, winner of three LA Drama Critics Circle Awards including Best Revival and four LA Weekly Theater Awards including Best Musical Production of the year), Is There Sex After Marriage (Recommended, Top 10 – Stage Raw), The Pokemusical (Winner DOMA sponsored award for Best Musical), Rent (Nominated for four NAACP Theatre awards) & Nocturne. As a Marketing Director, Mike has worked on such critically acclaimed hits as Altar Boyz (Scenie Award Winner), Visionary Man (Stage Raw’s Critics Pick of the Week), & Smoke and Mirrors (LA Times Critics Choice).

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).