BROKEN FENCES WRITTEN BY Steven Simoncic DIRECTED BY Andre Barron PRODUCER Donald Russell ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Lockne O’Brien SCENIC DESIGN John Iacovelli LIGHTING DESIGN Derrick McDaniel SOUND DESIGN Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski COSTUME DESIGN Michele Young SCENIC PAINTER Hillary Bauman PROP MASTER Bettina Zacar GRAPHIC DESIGN Debora Roventini STAGE MANAGER Maurie Gonzalez PUBLICIST David Elzer

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Broken Fences was originally produced by Ballybeg Theatre Company, NY April 2013, Alex Levy Artistic Director. It was then an official selection of The Road Theatre Company’s Summer Playwrights Festival 4, July 2013, Scott Alan Smith Festival Director.

This project is supported in part by grants from The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

The Road Theatre Company is a subsidiary of The Other Side of the Hill Productions, Inc., a 501-C3 Non-Profit Corp. head_a1 A NOTE FROM THE ARTISTICHEAD_A2 DIRECTORS Deartext Road block. Patrons:

styles Whether vary. this is your first visit to the Road or you are a returning part of our theatre family, we welcome you to another exciting series of Road Repertory. This exciting experiment of running two shows at a time on a convertible set was such a hit for us last season, we decided to do it again.

Thanks to the Summer Playwrights Festival, the Road has found itself with a true embarrassment of riches when it comes to new plays, and this first duo exemplifies our mission at its finest. Steven Simoncic’s exciting and provocative Broken Fences was a part of the Festival several summers ago, and we felt the time was right to present it to you now, directed by Andre Barron, who guided our hit production of Sharr White’s The Other Place last season. Broken Fences takes you to Chicago, and into the com- plicated world of neighborhood gentrification, a subject that fills the headlines of the LA Times these days, with neighborhoods that change, rents and mortgages that rise, longtime residents forced to move and new residents trying to find their place in an area caught in the middle. Mr. Simoncic inserts us into the yards, the hearts and the minds of those faced with the difficulty of this situation and shows us the faces of our shared humanity. How do families survive in this unstable landscape and remain true to themselves while going through tremendous change? Humor, hope and heartache share the stage in this compassionate study of a neighbor- hood in transition.

Don’t forget to come back and see the wild dysfunctional family comedy/ drama The Mongoose, by Will Arbery, which runs in repertory with Broken Fences. These productions are prime examples of the Road’s mission to bring you the best new plays and the strongest new voices guaranteed to entertain, provoke and leave you talking about them afterwards.

And don’t forget to check out the chance to be a part of the process with your “Thrive in 25” donations. As always, we appreciate your patronage and your continued support.

Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director Sam Anderson, Artistic Director AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2015

Bitter Lemons: One of the Top 10 Seasons of the Year

L.A Times Critic’s Choice - The Other Place by Sharr White

NoHo Fringe Festival -Best Stage Play (Drama) – Homefree by Lisa Loomer

Huffington Post Top 10 L.A. Theatre Productions - The Other Place by Sharr White

L.A Weekly “GO!” Homefree by Lisa Loomer The Other Place by Sharr White

Stage Raw Top 10 The English Bride by Lucile Lichtblau Things Being What They Are by Wendy MacLeod

Stage Scene L.A. Scenie Awards One of L.A.’s Top 8 Intimate Theatres Outstanding Drama (Intimate Theatre) – The Other Place by Sharr White Outstanding Comedy (Intimate Theatre) – Mud Blue Sky by Marisa Wegrzyn Direction of a Drama (Intimate Theatre) -Andre Barron, The Other Place Direction of a Comedy (Intimate Theatre) - Mary Lou Belli, Mud Blue Sky Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Drama (Intimate Theatre) Taylor Gilbert, The Other Place Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Comedy (Intimate Theatre) Carlyle King, Mud Blue Sky Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role - Drama (Intimate Theatre) Sam Anderson, The Other Place Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role - Drama (Intimate Theatre) Danielle Stephens,The Other Place Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role - Comedy (Intimate Theatre) Amy Tolsky, Mud Blue Sky Star-marking Performance in a Play - Alex Smith in Mud Blue Sky

SAGE Award Best Performance in a Drama – Taylor Gilbert, The Other Place

Broadway World Nominations Best Direction of a Play (Local) – Andre Barron, The Other Place Best Lead Female Performance in a Play (Local)–Taylor Gilbert, The Other Place

Robby Award Nominations Nan Martin Award, Best Drama - The Other Place by Sharr White Michael Devereaux Award for Best Playwriting - Sharr White, The Other Place Martin Benson Award, Best Director of a Drama - Andre Barron, The Other Place Best Actress in a Drama - Taylor Gilbert, The Other Place Best Supporting Actor in a Drama - Sam Anderson, The Other Place

Ticketholder Awards Best Production of 2015 - The Other Place, directed by Andre Barron, AWARDS & ACCOLADES Over two decades ago a group of theatre artists came together to form The Other Side of the Hill Productions, Inc. a.k.a. The Road Theatre Company. A non-profit corporation that produces theatre under the Actors’ Equity Association 99-Seat Plan. The Road Theatre Company has amassed an impressive list of awards throughout its 25-year history:

• 2 Stage Raw - Recommended/Top 10 Production • 9 Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Circle Awards • 15 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Awards • 11 L.A. Weekly Awards • 39 Back Stage West Garland Critics Citations Awards • 5 Robby Awards • 67 Valley Theatre League Artistic Director Achievement Awards • 14 “Critic’s Choice”- Los Angeles Times • 24 “Pick of the Week/Recommended/Go”- L.A. Weekly • 19 “Critic’s Pick”- Back Stage West

Additionally, The Road Theatre Company has received a spe- cial commendation from Council member Tom LaBonge and the City of Los Angeles for providing 24 years of theatre excel- lence in Council District 4; the Back Stage West Landmark Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatre; the prestigious Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Circle Margaret Harford Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatre and was recently cited as “one of the Best Companies of the Decade” by LA Weekly.

For a complete list of our history of award-winning plays, visit RoadTheatre.org.

R4 the COMPANY Kimberly Alexander Keelia Flinn Elizabeth Knowelden Albie Selznick Sam Anderson Arielle Fodor Shelby Kocee Kevin Shipp Steve Apostolina Mia Fraboni Jennifer Laks Danvir Singh Chelsea Averil Kris Frost Morgan Lauff Alex Smith Deana Barone Laura Gardner Jeff LeBeau Jacob Smith Andre Barron Monique Gelineau Barret Lewis Scott Alan Smith Al Bernstein Taylor Gilbert David Lorell Elizabeth Southard Verity Branco Michelle Gillette Andrew Manardo Amy Stoch DeJean Brown Carole Goldman Yani Marin Hannah Mae Sturges Courtney Buchan Zeljka “Z” Gortinski David B. Marling Ben Theobald Crash Buist John Gowans Erica Mathlin Amy Tolsky Cody Bushee Cynthia Gravinese Brianna McClellan Joey Vahedi Jennice Butler Lina Green Chuck McCollum Gwen Van Dam Anna Carini Don Grigware Matthew McCollum Kieren van den Blink Janet Chamberlain Chet Grissom Kevin McCorkle Michael Thomas-Visgar Lisa Cirrincione Kyle Hall TJ McNeill Geoffrey Wade Brian M. Cole Helen Harwell Jonathan Medina Miles Warner Joshua Wolf Coleman Ann Hearn Stephanie Michels Allan Wasserman Hallie Cooper Patricia Herd Tiffany Moon Lila Waters Mark Costello Richard Herd Deidre Moore Deverill Weekes John Cragen Liz Herron Zachary Mooren Bryna Weiss Todd Curran Stephen Tyler Howell Paris Mulkey Jessica Wierzba Meagan Daine Richard Hoyt-Miller Desma Murphy Tiffany Wolff Philip D’Amore Ann Hu Tom Musgrave Blake Young-Fountain Kathy Bell Denton Kara Hume Lisa Nathans Bettina Zacar Tony DeCarlo Kate Huffman Lockne O’Brien Ken Zavayna Susan Diol Suzanne Hunt Justin Okin Bernie Zilinskas Corey Dorris Barry Jenner Laurie Okin Whitney Dylan Carl J. Johnson Patrick Rieger Mark Elias Darryl Johnson Coronado Romero Stephanie Erb Donna Simone Johnson Donald Russell Dirk Etchison Scott Key Elizabeth Sampson Adam Farabee Ivy Khan June Sanders Aaron Fentress Carlyle King Julia Sanford Gina Ferranti Nora King Judith Scarpone Jennifer Finch Melissa Kite Hilary Schwartz Tom Fiscella Tom Knickerbocker Dean Scofield

Taylor Gilbert, Artistic Director/Founder ARTISTIC STAFF Sam Anderson, Artistic Director Scott Alan Smith, Associate Artistic Director Meagan Daine, Managing Director Darryl Johnson & Kevin Shipp, Technical Directors

ARTISTIC BOARD Chet Grissom CORPORATE BOARD Carlyle King Steven L. Boortz, Esq Marian Lawrence Ian Bryce Heather Moses Donna Simone Johnson Cara Eisenberg Stuart Spence Kevin Shipp Taylor Gilbert Judith Vida-Spence Ann Hearn about the ARTISTIC DIRECTORS

Taylor Gilbert (Founder/ Artistic Director) Taylor recently played Juliana Smithton in the acclaimed pro- duction The Other Place by Sharr White at The Road. She is celebrating her 26th season as Founder and Artistic Director of The Road Theatre Company. Producing cred- its include more than 60 critically acclaimed productions for The Road Theatre Company. Directing credits include the award-winning In The Name of the People, Mooncalf, My Last Confession, The Chisholm Trail Went through Here and Slumber Party. As Co-Director (with Ken Sawyer): Hitler’s Head, Homefires. Awards: As a Producer, over 130 regional theatre awards, including: the Margaret Harford Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatre, the 2002 Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award (Best Production of a Small Play) for The Woman in Black and 2010 Certificate of Commendation from the City of Los Angeles for contributing 20 years of award-winning theatre to the community. For complete list visit: www.RoadTheatre.org.

Sam Anderson (Artistic Director) Sam is the artis- tic director of The Road Theatre Company, a position he shares with founder Taylor Gilbert. Road Theatre Acting credits include: The Other Place, The Bird and Mr.Banks (Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Circle Award – Best Actor), Napoli Millionaria(Los Angeles Stage Alliance Ovation Award – Best Actor) and Madagascar. Rogue Machine: Blackbird (Los Angeles Drama Critics’ Circle Award – Best Actor, LA Weekly Award - Best Duo Performance). Road direct- ing credits include Clete Keith’s The Different Shades of Hugh, Theresa Rebeck’s The Water’s Edge, Stacy Sims’ As White As O, and Shove by Mark Eisman (LA Weekly Directing Nomination.) Film & Television audiences know him from 35 years of performances, including his recent recurring turn as the evil Lee Paxton on Justified, Bernard on Lost, Dr. Kaysen on E.R. (SAG Award, Best Ensenble), Holland Manners on Angel and the films Water for Elephants, Forrest Gump, La Bamba, Frankie Go Boom, Breaking the Girls and the recently release horror thriller from Fox, Devil’s Due. Upcoming Sam stars in Modern Love and the A&E pilot, Damien due in 2016. Sam holds an MA in American Lit/ Creative Writing, as well as his theatre degrees. He teaches a professional acting class combining scene study, improv, monologues and audition tech- nique. He is also a graduate of The Grantsmanship Institute and studied Horticulture at Descanso Gardens. He is most proud of his 22-year old twin theatre graduates, Elizabeth and Ben.

CORPORATE BOARD Steven L. Boortz, Esq Marian Lawrence Ian Bryce Heather Moses Cara Eisenberg Stuart Spence Taylor Gilbert Judith Vida-Spence MISSION STATEMENT • Develop New Work for the Stage that is relevant and entertaining while fostering emerging artists, introducing new voices and innovative ideas to the world of theatre.

• Establish a broader audience base and deepen their commitment to theatre by presenting main-stage productions, outreach programs, post- show talk-back sessions and offering free weekly Road Signs Reading Series events.

• Allow our stages and performance areas to serve as a physical space in which to imagine, create, refine and produce work not only for The Road Theatre but to also share with our creative colleagues to foster a creative, supportive arts community.

Broken Fences Playwright’s Notes--The Road 2016

Home isn’t easy. It sounds simple, but it’s messy… and tricky… elusive and ethereal. It is something we constantly search for, and fight for, and cling to, and wrestle with, and reject, and often walk away from… only to find ourselves searching for it again and again throughout our lives. And if we’re lucky enough to find it – we feel it in our bones. Because home goes beyond place, beyond people, to the very center of our selves. Our identity. Our visibility in a world all too cloudy with the residue of that with which we can never quite transcend. This play is about that search for home. That search for self. For a place to be – and a place to be seen. And what it means when we start to feel ourselves disappear. As a playwright – I too search for home. For a place to be. And I am so thrilled and honored to be here at The Road, with Andre and this amazing cast and crew, who have welcomed me into their home so graciously. Because I truly believe that theatre is ultimately about community – about a group of people coming together in a dark room to share in a little flake of the human experience. And that is an awesome thing… a very special kind of home. And I am grateful to be sharing it with all of you.

Steven Simoncic theCAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE

Czar...... Coronado Romero April...... Mia Fraboni Spence...... Kris Frost Barb...... Ivy Khan Esto...... Ben Theobald Hoody...... Bruce A. Lemon Jr. D...... Donna Simone Johnson* Marz...... James Holloway* * Member of Actors’ Equity Association

Act 1 Time: Summer, Current Day Place: Garfield Park, Chicago

Act 2 Time: Several Months Later and ending in Fall. Place: Garfield Park, Chicago

Intermission: There will be one 15 minute intermission.

BRAVO!

Special thanks to The Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angeles, Mr. Ian Bryce, Taylor Gilbert, Sam Anderson, Andre Barron, Darryl Johnson, John Gowans, Carlyle King, Scott Alan Smith, Steven Simoncic, Lockne O’Brien, Donald Russell, Maurie Gonzalez, Meagan Daine, Alex Levy, Bettina Zacar, Debora Roventini, Morgan Shay Smith, Chad Dellinger, SYNLawn LA and all those who generously purchased a theatre seat, our gracious Donors, The Road Theatre Corporate Board, and those members of The Road Theatre Company who tirelessly go above and beyond the call of duty. about the PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR

Steven Simoncic (Playwright) Steven Simoncic’s plays have been produced and developed at The Goodman, Victory Gardens, The Second City, 16th Street, Stageplays NY, and Soho Theatre London. Steven’s play Heat Wave received a critically acclaimed production at Steppenwolf Theatre’s 2015 Garage Rep and Once Upon a Time in Detroit was a semi-finalist for the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference. Ghost Gardens, was a semi-finalist for the 2015 Global Age Project at Aurora Theatre, and Broken Fences was selected as a finalist for the 2015 Woodward/Newman Drama Award. His play, Toxic Donut, recently won the NAAA Playwriting Festival at The London Central School for Dramatics.

Andre Barron(Director) Andre is an award-winning resident director at The Road Theatre Company. Most recently he directed (National Tour) iTed E by ventril- oquist/comedian David Strassman for Puppetronics Inc. The Road -LA Premiere The Other Place by Sharr White (Broadway World & Robby Award Nominee - Best Director, Critic’s Choice LA Times & LA Weekly Go!) LA Premiere Things Being What They Are by Wendy MacLeod (Stage Raw Top 10). West Coast Premiere Broken Fences by Steven Simoncic marks his third production at The Road. Summer Playwrights Festival: After Us The Savage God, Boy Friends, Mid-Century Modern and Missed Connections. Last year - Andre directed The Fourth Estate by Colin Mitchell, a fundraiser with Edward Asner and Ed Begley Jr. The Blank Theatre - Downsizing by Nick Mecikalski and What We Talk About.. by Alexa Derman for The Young Playwrights Festival. Other acclaimed productions: West Coast Premiere Dreams Of The Washer King by Christopher Wall (LA Weekly Go!) & LA Premiere The Ice-Breaker by David Rambo , Rosen’s Son by Joe Pintauro (Critic’s Choice LA Times), Bedside Companion, A Death In Bethany at Theatre 40. World Premiere Fernando Richardson’s Treacherous Brain by Monica Trasandes (Critic’s Choice Backstage West & LA Weekly Go!) at The Open Fist, Some Of My Parts by Dari Lallou Mackenzie for United Solo Theatre Fest at Theatre Row in NYC. Andre served as Production Manager/Asst Director on World Premiere Red Dog Howls by Oscar- winning playwright Alexander Dinelaris starring Kathleen Chalfant for GANG OF FIVE NY. who’s WHO (in order of appearance)

Coronado Romero (Czar) This is Coronado’s fifth appearance on The Road’s Magnolia stage. His past credits include Cooperstown, The Different Shades of Hugh, Flower Duet, and Melissa Arctic. Coronado is a long time master class student of Anthony Meindl. He would like to sincerely thank his family, friends, Sam, Taylor, Andre, The Road, and Tony for all their support, encouragement, love, and guidance. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” –Fredrick Douglass

Mia Fraboni (April) is thrilled to be playing the role of April, and to be performing with the Road for the first time! Originally from New York, Mia is now in Los Angeles after graduating with a BFA in Acting from Rutgers University. Mia’s theater cred- its include: Twelfth Night, Sing After Storms, Dancing at Lughnasa, As You Like It, and Doubt: A Parable. She can be seen in upcoming films Creedmoria, and Viral.

Kris Frost (Spence) is enjoying bringing Spence to life in his Road Theatre debut. He’s originally from Porterville, CA, which is about a million miles from Hollywood. L.A. stagework includes Theatre Forty, Lonnie Chapman’s GRT, The Sectret Rose, The Eclectic, The Whitefire, The Complex, and the long running The Manor at The Greystone Mansion. T.V. credits include Women’s Murder Club and General Hospital and he recently finished shooting the inde- pendent feature Watch the Sky.

Ivy Khan (Barb) Ivy graduated from UCSD with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre and performed in over 15 productions on campus and at The La Jolla Playhouse, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Machinal. Favorite roles in Los Angeles include Theresa in Boy Gets Girl (Theatre Unleashed); Alice in You Can’t Take it With You (Theatre Palisades); Abigail Folger in California Dreamin’ (The MET Theatre), and an ensemble member of The Yellow Boat (Courage Theatre). who’s WHO (in order of appearance)

Ben Theobald (Esto) is honored to be making his debut on the Road Theatre stage as Esto. He has been a proud member of the Road for two years and was most recently seen as Rip in Theatre 40’s pro- duction of Double Door. As always, Ben would like to thank both his Kentucky and his LA family and his community of UET homies – your constant support and love is humbling.

Bruce A Lemon Jr. (Hoody) From Watts, CA. Winner, 2014 BroadwayWorld LA Best Leading Actor in a Play for FOLLOW (WVTC). I’ve been blessed with a life in the arts on and around the stage, in front of cameras and classrooms, behind a keyboard, and in the booth. Much more to come. BA in Theatre Arts, Hampton University; MFA in Acting, The New School for Drama.Artistic Director, Watts Village Theater Company. www.WattsVillageTheaterCompany.org, www.BruceALemonJr.com, @BALemonJr.

Donna Simone Johnson (D) National Tours: High School Musical, Noelement and the internation- ally acclaimed Cloud 9. Regional: The Lion King at The Pantages, Union Square, Portland Center Stage, Actors Conservatory Theatre, African American Shakespeare Company and The Royal George. Other Credits include At Liberty at The Edgemar, John Gabriel Borkman, Theatricum Botanicum, Shakespeare Center of LA, Center for New Performance and Watts Village Theatre Company amongst others. She holds a MFA in Acting (CalArts), MA in Dance (NYU), and a BA in Performance (Vanguard University). She also serves on the Artistic Board here at The Road. Much love to Chad. All to my Source.

James Holloway (Marz) NYC / Regional: Macbeth (Theatre Row - Lion), Fences (Bristol Riverside), Superior Donuts (GEVA), History of the Word (Crossroads), A Few Good Men (Flatrock Playhouse), Weekend Comedy (The New Theater). Film / TV: The Newsroom (HBO); Masters of Sex (Showtime); Grey’s Anatomy (ABC); Sam & Cat (Nickelodeon); Law & Order: SVU (NBC); Blue Bloods (CBS); The Roe Effect (HBO); The Cycle (HBO); Jackson Parish (BET). Conservatory of Acting at SUNY- Purchase, B.F.A. Visit www.iamjamesholloway.com who’s BROKEN FENCES WHO STAFF

Donald Russell (Producer/Esto Understudy) is excited to be producing Broken Fences. Recently with The Road Theatre Company he played the roles of Juggalo 1/ Aaron in the critically acclaimed World Premiere of Homefree by Lisa Loomer. For more info visit http://www.lacasting.com/donaldrussell.

Lockne O’Brien (Asst. Director) has had the opportunity to play on The Road’s stage a couple times now, but this is his first gig behind-the-scenes. He has enjoyed the chance to learn a new aspect of the Theatre under the tutelage of Andre Barron and is excited and honored to work with such a talented cast.

John Iacovelli (Scenic Design) has been designing for small theatres in Los Angeles since 1986: He has designed more than 300 shows at most major the- atres in the US: Mark Taper Forum, McCarter Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse, Long Wharf, Seattle Rep, Geffen Playhouse, South Coast Rep, Berkeley Rep, Goodman Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, LADCC Award for Career Achievement. Emmy Award for Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby. Film: Ruby in Paradise starring Ashley Judd in her film debut. Art Director onHoney, I Shrunk the Kids! TV: Endgame with The San Quentin Drama Workshop, The Old Settler starring Philycia Rashad & Debbie Allen, The Gin Game staring Mary Tyler Moore & Dick Van Dyke, Babylon 5, Ed, Resurrection Blvd., Lincoln Heights. website: www.iacovelli.com.

Derrick McDaniel (Lighting Design) From Romeo and Juliet to Guys and Dolls, Derrick has designed lighting for many plays over his 20-plus years in the business. A few of Derrick’s lighting credits include, Luigi at the VS Theatre, Blood Brothers at the Whitefire Theater, Among The Thugs at the Odyssey Theater, Things Being What They Are, Mud Blue Sky, Melissa Arctic at the Road Theater on Magnolia. Derrick won the LA Weekly 2012 award for lighting Mercy Seat at the Inside the Ford Theater. He has also been nomi- nated for a 2008 Ovation Award for lighting, for The Shelter at the Odyssey Theater and for Lady at the Road Theater. He has also been nominated for a 2008 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle award On An Average Day at the Elephant Lab. Derrick would like to thank the Road Theater for another opportunity to create. And thanks to the patrons of live theater. Enjoy!

Hillary Bauman (Scenic Painter) creates art for stage, film and literature. View her work at thechromabear.com to share in the journey. BROKEN FENCES STAFF

Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski (Sound Design) Sloe is a multi-award winning sound designer. He is the resident sound designer for The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angels. He is also the resident sound designer for Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills. He would like to thank the incredible and amazing Gabrieal Griego for her continuous support during all of his cre- ative endeavors. He is proud to be part of this great production.

Michele Young (Costume Designer) Recent LA productions include: Homefree, The Other Place for The Road Theatre; Luka’s Room, Where The Great Ones Run for Rogue Machine Theatre; Lay Me Down Softly, By The Bog of Cats, Brendan for Theatre Banshee; The Whipping Man, The Immigrant for WCJT; and Day Trader at Bootleg Theatre. Currently resident costume designer at Theatre 40, productions include Perfect Timing, Double Door, Kin, 7 Stories, Flare Path, Remembrance. LA Opera including Pagliacci and The Ghosts of Versailles. Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty at the Ahmanson, Annie at the Pantages. NY – Ethel Sings at Walkerspace, Soho. Recently recognized as Costumer Designer of The Year by StageSceneLA for the fourth consecutive year. Film, Linkin for Toscars 2013 festival, and the award winning Pepper. Michèle began her career as a film production manager in London, her hometown. She is also a photographer, graphic designer, art teacher and long-time advocate for the arts in education!

Bettina Zacar (Prop Master) became a member of the Road Theatre company in 1999. She has won a Valley Theatre League Artistic Director Achievement (ADA) Award for stage management and honored with an LA WEEKLY best actress nomination and a best ensemble WIN for the World Premier of Tom Jacobson’s The Friendly Hour. Bettina recently appeared on the Road stage in Smoke and Mirrors originating the role of Trixie, The Different Shades of Hugh as an understudy for Diane, in The Butcher of Baraboo as the understudy for Midge and Sevenly, and in Sovereign Body as an understudy for Zoe. “Honestly I’ve lost track of how many productions I’ve worked on behind the scenes; such as prop design, but trust me its a lot”. More recently she has set her focus on writing, and had a play selected for the Summer Playwrights Festival 6.

Debora Roventini (Graphic Design) is very pleased to be working with the Road Theatre Company for the exciting 2016 Season. Debora has designed for the Matrix Theatre, Theatre 40, Words Across Cultures. She is also an actress and director.

Maurie Gonzalez (Stage Manager) has been working with the Road Theatre Company for 12 seasons years now, and has had the great pleasure to be the stage manager, light, sound and projection Op. on many wonderful produc- tions. The Road is like her home away from home. She likes to say she was born to do theatre; her mother was always on stage, when she was 4 months pregnant with Maurie, she played Lori in Oklahoma. Maurie’s children grew up in theatre. She’s so glad to be part of this amazing group of talented people. BROKEN FENCES STAFF

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