Random Access Theatre would like to thank the following groups and persons for generously

supporting our 2014 season:  Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Two Trees Management, Waterside Plaza, Alison Hughes, Eliza Phillips, Yenneca Ketzis, Kate Gavriel, Kristin LaBuz, DUMBO BID, Materials for the Arts, David Andreana, Veronica Wilt, Jesse Martinez, The Melton Pot, Jeffrey Hornstein Photography, Gran Eleectrica, Superfine, Juliana's, Mercedes Club, BAM, Anthony Manfredonia, North End Grill, Bikram Yoga Harlem, Steve Madden, One Girl Cookies, Jujamcyn Theaters, Galapagos Art Space, The Old Stone House, Shetler Studios, Jeffrey Riendeau, Brian Roach and Jeremy Patrick Hamilton, Edward Jacobs, Illana Becker, Jason Zeren, Joel Newbert, Lucielle Cashion, Andrew Saladino and Jennifer Ettinger, Mel Goldsipe, Linda Meccouri, Mark Rosenfeld, Sarah Goldstein, Benjamin Delony, Casey Cleverly, Emily Tuckman, Lydia Tremble, Thomas Gordon, Jonas Blank, Chris Teilking

Random Access Theatre Jennifer Sandella: Co-Founder/Artistic Director

Jessica J. Ko: Co-Founder/Managing Director

Martin Meccouri: Executive Producer/Marketing Director

Katherine C. McDonald: PR/Development

Rachel Riendeau: Artistic Associate/Literary

Alix Rosenfeld: Interim-Literary Manager

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Random Access Theatre Presents:

The Taming of the Shrew By William Shakespeare

Directed by Jennifer Sandella

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Diona Burnett…………………………….Biondello/Curtis/Tailor Emily Cawley………………………………………………..Grumio Erika Cazenueve*……………………………………….....Bianca Mike Gregorek*..…………………………………………Lucentio Peter Grey*…………………………………..…………..Vincentio Lincoln L. Hayes*…………………………………………..Gremio Laura King-Otazo……………………………………..…Katherine Christopher McIntyre…………………………………...Hortensio Jessica Mosher……………………………………………….Tranio Jenny Paul*…………………………………….Merchant/Widow Tristan Schaffer-Goldman……………………………….Petruccio John Weigand*…………………………………….………Baptista

Crew

Margo Murphy Gross….……………….………Stage Manager Olivia McGiff……………………………….……Set/Prop Design Anna Grace Carter….………………………….Costume Design Graphic Design…………………………………..…Joshua Tewell Katherine C. McDonald…….………...……Associate Producer Martin Meccouri………………Executive Producer/Marketing *These actors are appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association

About Random Access Theatre:  

Random Access Theatre reclaims and re-imagines works of the past as a way to engage in modern issues, while simultaneously nurturing the development of new pieces from emerging New York City artists.

Based in DUMBO/Brooklyn Heights with performances throughout New York City, Random Access borrows its name from Random Access Memory, or RAM, a form of computer data storage. RAM allows information to be stored in various locations on a computer’s hard drive, which can then be accessed in any order to complete the necessary process or task. We choose to make theatre the same way: pulling resources together from many locations to create unique, dynamic, and visceral productions.

Random Access fosters a community for local artists by creating a supportive and creative environment that holistically addresses their needs. We are therefore committed to paying every member of our productions. We seek to preserve and encourage the dignity of our artist’s work by compensating them for their valuable time, energy, and skill.

This year Random Access Theatre celebrates the third year of our partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park, bringing FREE Shakespeare to the Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO community. We will close out our season with a site-specific production of the much acclaimed, but little performed ROSMERSHOLM by Henrik Ibsen as part of year long residency at the Old Stone House in Gowanus/Park Slope.

We also continue our Random Access Workshop Readings (RAWR), a FREE bi-monthly reading series where we showcase the work of burgeoning local writers and actors.

We love bringing you great theatre, but we can’t do it without the generous support of our community and yours! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us bring our productions to life. Donations can be made by visiting: tinyurl.com/RATdonate

       

Olivia McGiff (Set/Prop Design) is a Brooklyn-based designer and theatremaker. She is a recent graduate of Vassar College, and is thrilled to finally be part of 'the real world' that she has heard so much about. Olivia is a member of Woodshed Theater Ensemble, and has worked with One Year Lease as the scenic and costume designer for their month-long residency in Papingo, Greece. Thank you, Random Access, for this opportunity - You're the bee's knees! Anna Grace Carter (Costume Design) Anna Grace Carter (Costume Designer) has been working in theatre for over twenty years and around the world. She has designed costumes for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Wedding Singer Musical and The Diaries of Adam and Eve. Anna is currently working towards her Certificate in Costume Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. www.annagracecarter.com   Katherine C. McDonald (Associate Producer) is proud to serve as Development/PR Director for Random Access Theatre and is thrilled to be adapting Ibsen’s Rosmersholm for RAT’s fall show at the Old Stone House! Favorite roles include LeFranc in Deathwatch (NYCFringe), Lady Capulet in Romeo & Juliet (Inwood Shakespeare), and Martirio in The House of Bernarda Alba (Apollinaire Theatre Co./Boston). Her film: Lost Language earned Official Selections at both the NYC International and Manhattan Film Festivals. Katherine has a B.A. in theatre and philosophy from Baylor University and has trained at the Atlantic Acting School and the BADA. More info and film/VO reel at www.KatherineCMcDonald.com. Martin Meccouri (Executive Producer/Marketing) is very proud to work on Random Access Theatre's third Shakespeare production with Brooklyn Bridge Park. Martin begins his MFA in Acting at UCSD/La Jolla playhouse this fall and will miss his Random Access Family to pieces! Special thanks to Artistic Director Jen Sandella for her leadership, vision, inspired direction and trust on this dream team. Go Taming of the Shrew! Jessica Ko (Co-Founder/Random Access Theatre) A graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (London). Acting credits include: Random Access’ Twelfth Night and Tempting Air, The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ tours of Love’s Labour’s Lost and Tartuffe; The Honest Whore (The Flea Theater); and national commercials for brands including Yoplait and Chase. Jessica is currently an M.F.A. Candidate at Brown/Trinity Rep. Thanks to the cast and crew of The Taming of the Shrew, especially her artistic partners, Jen, Martin and Katherine. Special thanks to her brother, Jae, and dear friends for their support, prayers, and love.

Diona Burnett (Biondello/Curtis/Tailor) graduated from California State University Sacramento where she received her B.A. in Theatre, with a minor in History. Last Year Diona received her first nomination to compete at the Kennedy Center for American College Theatre Festival and became a finalist. Through the competition Diona was awarded a scholarship to attend a theatre intensive with the Tony Award winning Steppenwolf Theatre Company. The experience was indescribably life changing for she wouldn’t be the person or performer she is now without it. Diona recently moved from California to New York to broaden her acting ability and she recently graduated from a yearlong intensive at the New York Conservatory School for Film and Television where she was awarded two more scholarships. Diona is very excited and honored to be a part of such a wonderful production with an outstanding cast whom she has learned so much from! Diona would like to thank her parents, sister, brother, and the BEST friends anyone could ask for, for their full support and encouragement in helping her make moves to achieve her dream! Emily Cawley (Grumio) This is Emily's debut performance 1.) in a park 2.) in New York 3.) in a Shakespeare play 4.) playing a man's part 5.) with RATC, and for all those reasons she's damned thrilled. Other credits-- Seattle: Hodel (Fiddler on the Roof), Usherette (The Producers), Pamela/ Margaret/Annabella (39 Steps) , Sally (…Charlie Brown). Emily graduated with a B.F.A from Cornish College of the arts. Erika Cazeneuve* (Bianca) is thrilled to be working with Random Access Theatre! Erika is a graduate of NYU Tisch and LAMDA and recently toured with Theatreworks USA's Skippyjon Jones. Other NYC credits include A Shot in the Dark (ATA), Storytime with Mr. Butterman (HERE Arts Center), A Midsummer Night's Dream (The HIVE), Decade at a Glance (Teatro IATI), and Ser o No Cer...vantes (Revolucion Latina). Lots of thanks to the cast and crew! Mike Gregorek* (Lucentio) is an actor and comedian currently residing in NYC where he serves as a performer and Director of Entertainment at the Jekyll and Hyde Club Times Square. He is also a company manager and player with the improv comedy troupe ComedySportz NYC. Mike also performs standup regularly at such clubs as the Gotham Comedy Club and Broadway Comedy Club and can be seen in the award winning web series, I Live With This, in which he won Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series at the L.A.WebFest. Regional theatre credits include: Caliban in The Tempest (Keegan Theatre) and Lysander in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Maryland Renaissance Festival) in addition to roles with the New York Fringe Festival, Shakespeare Theater Company, Imagination Stage, Arena Stage, and New London Barn Playhouse. Peter Gray* (Vincentio) is an actor, singer, children’s rock musician and chocolate maker originally from Rhode Island. Thanks to Random Access Theatre for the incredible opportunity to be part of this out-door Shakespeare team! Lincoln L. Hayes* (Gremio) is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and has been working in New York since 2007. Recent credits include his short film “Pillow Talk”, a reading of “At Trouble's End”, Comedy of Errors, Much Ado About Nothing, and a brief appearance on 30 Rock opposite Kristen Schaal. He's in pre-producion a web series he created called Boyfriend Training, which should be online later this summer. He will also be in a New York International Fringe Festival production in August. Thank you

to Jen and RATC for having me as part of the production. Thank you to Rachel and to all his friends who better show up to see the show. Lincolnlhayes.weebly.com Laura King Otazo (Katherine) is thrilled to be working with Jen and Random Access Theatre again. Previous productions with the company include Rope (Leila) and Anthem (ensemble). Other recent work includes the original work, Dear Mr. Rosen (Ruth) with Purple Threads Ensemble and the LA WebFest Award winning webseries Parallels (Clarice). As always, she would like to thank her husband, Christian, for his unwavering love and support. Christopher McIntyre (Hortensio) is currently part of the font of house staff at the Walter Kerr Theatre - A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, 2014 Best Musical Winner! He is thrilled to be a part of this production, making his debut with Random Access Theatre. A graduate from the University of Kentucky, B.F.A. He studied with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater: The Merry Wives Of Windsor, King Lear, Into The Woods. Orlando Fringe Festival: My Pal Bette, L'ange Avec Les Fleur, VarieTEASE: Doll Factory, My Illustrious Wasteland. Regional: As You Like It, Romeo & Juliet, Comedy Of Errors, The Tempest, The Trojan Women, Robin Hood, Batboy: The Musical, State Fair, She Loves Me, Lend Me A Tenor, Next Fall, & Our Town. Be true to yourself, and others! Jessica Mosher (Tranio) is originally from Calgary, Canada. She completed a BA (Honours) in theatre and history at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, before moving to New York to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. On graduation from the Academy, she received the Lawrence Langner Award for excellence in voice and speech and was invited to join the 2014/15 Academy Company. Favourite recent roles include Mary in The Red Coat and Alas in Marred Bliss (Williamstown Theatre Festial Workshop), Martha in A Piece of My Heart (AADA), Beatrice in Much Ado About Nothing and Anna in Closer (Vagbond Theatre Company), and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (Queen’s Musical Theatre). Jenny Paul* (Merchant/Widow) is thrilled to be working with Jen and the amazing Random Access crew! Credits include: Holy Cows of Credence South Dakota (Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical at Planet Connections), Set Break, Destiny, Madam Fury's Traveling Show, Funny Girl, 'Helen of Troy' in Corigliano's Elegy, and Go Go Beach (Kennedy Center - DC). Jenny is currently in production for web sitcom That Reminds Me... as one of the three leads, Janie-- set to premiere in the fall. She also just wrapped production on films: Baby Showers, Freedom Fighter, Muse, Anastasia (International Festival Selection) and Green Garden--(International Festival Selection) and is cast in the lead in an upcoming feature, Too Hip to Live in Bushwick and as a principal in the indie film, B3ACON. Jenny is a proud member of AEA and SAG- AFTRA. www.jennypaul.info Tristan Schaffer-Goldman (Petruccio) is a working actor/writer/comedian in NYC. Tristan has a BS in theater from Skidmore College, and has training from the British-American Drama Academy in Oxford, England, The Second City in Chicago, UCB in New York and most notably the Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy, where he specialized in the traditional style of Commedia dell'Arte and mask-making. Previous NYC credits include Starveling in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mickey in Flanagan's Wake, Silas Cutchum in Devil In The Hole, as well as Borachio in Random Access's 2013 production of Much Ado About Nothing. Tristan can also be seen doing stand-up and improv comedy around

the city. Tristan is thrilled to be a part of such a creative and talented ensemble, and would like to thank his friends and family for all their varying degrees of love and support. Enjoy the show! John Weigand* (Baptista) Off Broadway: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Outer Critics Award nominated). New York Theater: Waking Ned Devine (BMI Musical Theatre Workshop), Emma (NYMF), A Man of No Importance (Gallery Players), The Count of Monte Cristo (Planet Connections Festivity), Fiorello! with Tony Lo Bianco (Snug Harbor Music Hall). Regional: La Cage Aux Folles (Riverside), The Mousetrap (Fulton). Tours: The Sound of Music (Asia), Fiddler on the Roof (National). TV:Chappelle’s Show (COM), 30 Rock (NBC), All My Children (ABC), As the World Turns (CBS), Fatal Encounters (ID), upcoming Greatest Mysteries: Kremlin (TRAV). Film: The Immigrant, Virgin Alexander. Graduate of Northwestern University. Representation: Bohemia Group Management, Emerging Talent Agency, and Eileen Haves. www.johnweigand.com Jennifer Sandella (Director) is a Brooklyn based director and producer and the Artistic Director of Random Access Theatre. She holds a Masters degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and a BFA from Hofstra University. Recent credits include: Save the Robots! (West Village Musical Theatre Festival/NYMF Developmental Reading), Reach (Theater for the New City), Anthem (Random Access Theatre, NYC), The Shape of Things (Estrana Theatre Co., NYC), Subway Savant, A New Musical (Dramatists Guild) Highway Blue – A New Play with Music (world premiere - Manhattan Shakespeare Project, NYC), Nesting (world premiere - Token Collective). Jennifer is a member of the Greenhouse Ensemble and the festival coordinator for the BEAT Brooklyn Festival. Thank you to the wonderful cast and crew for your dedication and hard work. This one’s for the Schmoze. www.jennifersandella.com Rachel Riendeau (Assistant Director) is proud to be a member of Random Access Theatre and working on her third production with them, this time assistant directing! A Vermont native, Rachel has a BFA in performance from Hofstra University and was most recently seen in Random Access's production of Foreign Wars. Many thanks to Jen for all her guidance and trust, the incredibly talented cast and crew, and the rest of RATC. As always, thank you to friends, family, and Lincoln and Oliver, her happy thoughts. Margo Murphy-Gross (Stage Manager) Margo Bea Murphy-Gross –Stage Manager Senior Theater Major, Design Tech Management at Wagner College. Stage Manager for My Soldiers, Assistant Stage Manager for Putting It Together, Assistant Master Electrician for Little Shop Of Horrors, Assistant Lighting Designer for Romeo and Juliet, Assistant Stage Manager for The One Acts, Spot light operation for Jesus Christ Super Star, Stage Hand for My Fair Lady at Wagner College. Before coming to Wagner Margo worked as a lighting designer and technical director for Hanover High School. As well as a lighting designer for Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp. And worked various tech theatre jobs and internships for Dartmouth College, North Country Community Theater, and Northern Stage.