A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Gabrielle Bazinet Douglas received her B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Rider University where she also studied stage management. She recently made her Capital Repertory Theatre debut in “The Wizard of Oz”. Other recent credits include “Other World,” “Mamma Mia!” (Bucks County Playhouse), “Seared” (MCC Theatre), and “White Christmas” (Rider). She grew up dancing in her hometown of Albany and is so excited to be back at theREP. All my love to my fam and my Lance. 

Ethan Botwick is thrilled to finally be making his Capital Repertory Theatre debut. A New Jersey native, Ethan is a graduate of Russell Sage College in Troy New York and serves as Associate Artistic Director of Troy Foundry Theatre. Recent credits include “City of Myth: Ilium Sings,” “Catastrophe Carnival: A Night Of Becket Shorts” (Troy Foundry Theatre), “Yellow,” “The Prohibition Project: Ilium Was and La Ronde” (Troy Foundry Theatre/Die-Cast), “Proof” (Old Castle Theatre), “Romeo & Juliet” and “As You Like It” (Saratoga Shakespeare Company) and “Julius Caesar” (The Public Theater). Films include “Super Dark Times” and “Highwaymen” from Troy’s own Chromoscope Pictures.

Ellen Cribbs is thrilled to be back at Capital Repertory Theatre, where she previously played Anne de Bourgh in “Miss Bennet: Christmas” at Pemberley and the Nurse in “Shakespeare in Love.” She is a local actor, director, playwright, voiceover artist and proud mother of two daughters. Ellen is also the Artistic Director at Albany Civic Theater and co-hosts the weekly podcast “Everything Theater” with Benita Zahn, where you can hear about all aspects of theater in the Capital Region and beyond. Thank you so much to Maggie, the cast and crew, and her ever-supportive Mom, Dad and husband. 

Shayne David Cameris is thrilled the folks at theREP keep bringing him back for more! Credits include: Capital Repertory Theatre-“The Wizard of Oz” (1st ASM), “Jersey Boys” (2nd ASM/Bob Crewe), “The True” (2nd ASM), “Fly” (Reynolds), “The Irish… “(2nd ASM), “Cinderella: On-the-Go!” (King/Puppeteer), “Sleepy Hollow: On-the-Go”! (Brom Bones), “Camelot” (Guilliam/Percussionist), “Blue Sky Boys” (CJ Caldwell); Troy Foundry Theatre-“City of Myth: Ilium Sings,” “Where There’s Smoke: Ilium Burns,” “The Prohibition Project: Ilium Was,” “Catastrophe Carnivale” and “New World Order;’ Theatre Institute at Sage-“Diary of Anne Frank” (Mr. Van Daan); Lake George Dinner Theatre-“Buyer and Cellar” (Alex More) and “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (Sir Henry, et. Al); Saratoga Shakespeare – “Henry IV Parts 1 and 2″ (Mistress Quickly et. Al), “The Winter’s Tale” (Clown), “Love’s Labour’s Lost” (Dull); Theatre Voices-“The Birthday Party” (Stanley); Siena College-“Endgame” (Hamm) among others. Shayne loves video games and a good book but has come to find real comfort in writing. Much love to JSC.

Jovan Davis is an actor and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. He has written several poems as well as a full-length play and is currently working on his first TV pilot. He is an avid Shakespeare fanatic and is extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a fun play. He would like to thank his friends and family for their unrelenting love and support. Some memorable credits include Othello in “Othello,” Oberon in “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Jim Fingal in “Lifespan of a fact” and Hotspur in “Henry IV.” He can also be seen on TV in Season 5 of “New Amsterdam,” as well as Season 1 of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” coming to Amazon Prime. 

Josh DeMarco couldn’t be happier to be returning to the Capital Repertory Theatre this spring for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream!” Josh is an Albany native and has been involved with theRep for 5 years now! Previous credits include “The Wizard of Oz,” “Jersey Boys,” “The Full Monty,” “Shakespeare in Love,” “She Loves Me” and “Mama Mia!” Other credits within the community include: “In The Heights,” “How to Succeed…,” “Damn Yankees,” “All Shook Up” and others. Please enjoy the show!

Previously seen in theREP’s “The Wizard of Oz” (Lion) and “Jersey Boys,” Kyle is glad to be back again! Originally from Bridgeport, CT, he earned a BFA degree in Musical Theater from the University of the Arts. Kyle has toured both nationally and internationally in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Go Diego Go Live!” and “Thomas and Friends Live!” He’s performed regionally in theaters across the country, his favorite credits include “Twist: An American Musical” under the direction of Debbie Allen (Alliance Theater, Pasadena Playhouse), “Hairspray” (Courthouse Repertory Theater), “Matilda” (Virginia Stage Company), “The Wild Party” (Barrow Group Theater), “Oliver” (Paper Mill Playhouse) and “Parable of the Sower Opera” (Touring). Follow- @thekylegarvin

A Capital Region native based out of Historic Troy, NY, David has been working as a professional actor, director, and theatre educator for nearly twenty years. He is the Artistic Director for the Troy Foundry Theatre, most recently co-devising and directing their World Premiere Musical, “City of Myth: Ilium Sings” and creating, as well as co-devising and curating last season’s hit production and World Premiere “Where There’s Smoke: Ilium Burns.” David is also a Core Adjunct Professor at Siena College, and is a former Associate Artistic Director for the Saratoga Shakespeare Company, serving 8 years in that capacity and positioning it as one of Saratoga Springs’ cultural pearls. David has worked with theRep in many capacities, most recently as several roles “The Wizard of Oz.” He was also the dialect coach for last season’s “The Irish and How They Got That Way” and as Burbage in their 2020 BroadwayWorld award-winning production of “Shakespeare in Love.” Other favorites at TheRep include “She Loves Me,” “The Blue-Sky Boys” and “James Joyce’s The Dead.” David has his MFA in Directing from Temple University and is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Taylor Hoffman (she/her) is elated to be back for a second show with Capital Repertory Theatre! Some of Taylor’s favorite credits include ensemble swing for “The Wizard of Oz” (Capital Repertory Theatre); Small Alison in “Fun Home” (Yale School of Drama); Martha in “Heathers” (Gatehouse Theatre Co); Suzy in “Wait Until Dark,” and Ilse in “Spring Awakening” (Theatre Institute at Sage). BS: Russell Sage College. So much gratitude to my family, Ed, Sam, and my cats for the love and an enormous thank you to Maggie, Kristine, and the rest of the “Midsummer” cast and crew! My cup runneth over.

Raya Malcolm is delighted to be making her debut with Capital Repertory Theatre! She recently appeared in the East Coast premiere of “Things I Know to Be True” with Great Barrington Public and contributed to the devising of an original musical, “City of Myth: Ilium Sings,” with Troy Foundry Theatre (TFT). Along with being an Associate Artistic Director with TFT, Raya also makes up ⅓ of the up-and-coming, indie-folk singing trio, Hold On Honeys, who recently played a sold-out Joni Mitchell tribute show at Cohoes Music Hall. When she isn’t on stage or making music, you can find her zenning out on her yoga mat. Deep gratitude to Mom & Paul, Dad & Monica and Grandma & Grandpa for their unwavering support. Love to Rob.

Kevin McGuire – Broadway National, International Tours: “Les Miserables” (Jean Valjean), “The Phantom Of the Opera” (M. Andre, Phantom), “The Secret Garden” (Uncle Archie), “Jayne Eyre” (John Eyre, Assistant to Director John Caird). Kevin was named the First Associate Artist at Capital Repertory Theatre. At theREP: “Man of La Mancha,” “Red,” “A Christmas Carol,” “Other Desert Cities,” “Camelot,” “She Loves Me,” “The Secret Garden, “Shakespeare In Love,” “The Full Monty,” “The Irish And How They Got That Way.” Kevin was most recently seen this year at Capital Repertory Theatre as The Wizard in “The Wizard Of Oz” and as Charlie Ryan in “The True!” In 2015, Kevin directed the critically acclaimed “Hamlet” at theREP starring David Kenner. In New York, 2019 (pre-pandemic) Kevin appeared in the Heartbeat Opera’s “Der Freischutz” as Kuno, receiving rave reviews from the New York Times for his first opera ever!

Off-Broadway: “Forbidden Broadway” (original cast), “Big Maggie” (original cast), “The Seagull,” “Hamlet” (Csc), “Much Ado About Nothing,” “The Gilded Age,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “Goldoni’s Il Campiello,” “Waiting For Godot” (directed by Alan Schindler), “Romeo And Juliet” (New York Shakespeare Festival). Kevin is a company member at the Irish Repertory Theatre in New York. Denver Center Theatre Company in the American Premiere of Nick Dear’s “Frankenstein” and “Sweeney Todd”. Shakespeare Theatre “DC Henry IV Part One,” “Henry IV Part Two” (directed By Michael Kahn). Hartford Stage, Arizona Theatre Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, (receiving his equity card in 1979) Troy Foundry Theatre (American premiere of Richard Dresser’s “100 Years”). Edna Trunblat in “Hairspray.” Kevin played George in “Sunday In The Park With George” and to this day is his favorite role. 

Kevin was the Artistic Director of The Theatre Company at Hubbard Hall in Cambridge, New York. Three seasons with the Julliard Acting Company on Tour America. Born and raised in the Capital District. Education: St. Mary’s Academy, Hoosick Falls, NY, The Hoosac School, The Juilliard School. 

Thrilled to be making my debut with the Capital Repertory Theatre and after performing nationally in over 30 Renaissance productions (including 6 times in R&J) finally making my debut in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream!” Highlighted theatre include NYC: “Richard III” (off-Broadway); Regional: “The Crucible” (Actor’s Express – Atlanta Suzi Award Best Supporting Actor); “Swindlers” (Broadway Factor & Aurora Theatre); “Indian Ink,” “Importance of Being Earnest” (Austin Shakespeare). TV/Film: “Dopesick” (opposite Peter Sarsgaard), “Dynasty,” “Vendetta” (opposite Theo Rossi). Upcoming: “The Humans” (Theatrical Outfit) in Atlanta later this spring and the titular role in the world premiere of “The Final Haunting of Edgar Allan Poe” in Chicago this fall. www.tamilperiasamy.com

Yvonne Perry is a professional actress, director and educator. She is an Associate Artist here at Capital Repertory Theatre, where she frequently performs, directs and serves on the NEXT ACT! New Play Summit reading committee. She has also performed with Saratoga Shakespeare, Hubbard Hall, Oldcastle, NYSTI, NYC Fringe, River Valley Rep, Stageworks/Hudson, Theatre 88 and Gulfshore Playhouse. Yvonne originated the role of Rosanna Cabot on “As The World Turns.” (Soap Opera Award, 1993) Other TV:  “Law & Order,” “SVU; Law & Order, CI,” “Ghost:  Power,” “Book II.” “Silk Stalkings,” “Candid Camera,” “All My Children.”  Yvonne also keeps busy doing corporate training videos, TV commercials, and narration work. Yvonne has taught and directed shows at upstate colleges for over 20 years.  (Skidmore, UAlbany, Siena, Union) and is a Consent Forward Artist certified by Intimacy Directors and Choreographers (IDC). BFA:  Adelphi University.  MA: UAlbany.  Member AEA and SAG-AFTRA, Vice Chair of the Greater Albany Area Liaison of Actors Equity.    www.yvonneperry.com

John is delighted to return to theREP stage where he was last seen in “Blithe Spirit” and “Shakespeare In Love.” He was a resident actor with NYSTI for 28 years and performed in Moscow, Italy, Jordan, Sweden, London’s West End and his home town, Albany. Film performances include “As You Are”, “Axcellerator “, “Fighting For Freedom”,  “Laurina” and 6 films in post-production. He co-directed, edited and shot “the middle ages “ and “The Neighborhood That Disappeared”. Proud member of Actors Equity. For Paulie.

Chauncy is thrilled to make his debut at Capital Repertory Theatre. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and currently resides in New York. Selected Credits – Bay Street Theatre: “A Raisin in the Sun,” “To Kill a Mockingbird;” Alabama Shakespeare Festival: “Our Town,” “Macbeth;” St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: “Much Ado About Nothing,” “The Winter’s Tale;” Illinois Shakespeare Festival: “Measure for Measure,” “Pride and Prejudice;” Gulfshore Playhouse: “Radio Golf;” St. Louis Rep: “Clybourne Park.” He is a four-time St. Louis Circle Award nominee. He will next be seen at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Television: “Madam Secretary”and “Run the World”.

Oliver Wadsworth is thrilled to be back at theRep where he has appeared in “Red Maple” (BroadwayWorld Berkshires Best Actor Award), “Fully Committed” (Metroland Best Performance), “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Take Me Out” and “Art.”   He has worked extensively throughout the country. He was in the first National tour of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”  OFF BROADWAY: “Sideways” (Pecadillo Theatre), “Endpapers” (Variety Arts); “Well” (The Public Theater); “Bread and Roses” (New York Theatre Workshop). REGIONAL credits; “Fall River” (Penguin Rep); “Peter and the Starcatcher” (Pioneer Theatre);  “Mystery of Irma Vep” (Arizona Theatre Company); “Misalliance” (Old Globe and Seattle Repertory);  “An Enemy of the People” (Long Wharf Theatre); “Santaland Diaries,” “Dracula” and “Christmas Carol” (Actors Theatre of Louisville);  “Santaland Diaries,” “Velocity of Autumn” and “A Nantucket Christmas Carol” (White Heron Theatre); “Peter Pan” (Denver Center Theatre); “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” (Syracuse Stage); “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (Fulton Theater); “Shipwrecked” (AriZoni Award, Actors Theatre of Phoenix); “Sherlock Holmes and the Jersey Lily”, “Noises Off” and “Murder on the Nile” (Dorset Theatre Festival);  “Stones In His Pockets” (Metroland Best Performance, Adirondack Theatre Festival).  TV & FILM:  “Deliver Us from Evil”, “Ed’s Next Move”, “Dotty Gets Spanked”, “Blacklist”, and “Law and Order SVU”.  MFA NYU Graduate Acting Program.

  www.OliverWadsworth.com

Maggie has worked on and off Broadway and in numerous regional theatres, directing more than 100 productions. As Producing Artistic Director of theREP since 1995, she directs plays and musicals each season, including “Shakespeare in Love,” “Nora,” “Red,” “Ring of Fire,” “The Secret Garden,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Grand View,” “Metamorphoses,” “Terra Nova,” “The Irish And How They Got That Way,” “Jersey Boys” and “The Wizard of Oz.” A great proponent of history and the power of theatre to ignite young imaginations, Maggie has written and co-written several plays for theRep’s On the Go Theatre for Young Audiences tours, including “Pure Poe,” “They Built America: the Immigrants Who Built the Erie Canal,” “Friend of a Friend” (with Jill Rafferty-Weinisch), “Alice in Wonderland” and “Cinderella!” (with Margaret E. Hall). She is the recipient of the Norman E. Rice Award for Excellence in Arts Education, the Distinguished Leadership Award from the National Chamber of Commerce and was named a Woman of Excellence by the Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce. She holds an MFA in directing from Columbia University.

Kristine Schlachter is excited to be returning to theREP after spending her holiday season stage managing “The Wizard of Oz” Recent: Off-Broadway: “Avenue Q,” “Emperors Nightingale” (Nom. Off-Broadway Alliance Award), “The Brothers Paranormal” (World Premiere), “Memorial” (NYTimes Critics Pick) Regional: “Holiday Inn,” “The Glass Menagerie,” “Long Days Journey Into Night,” “Singing In The Rain,” “Big River,” “Macbeth,” “Twelfth Night,” “The Magic Flute,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “The 39 Steps,” “Shakespeare’s Will,” “Sheepdog.” NYC: “As You Like It,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Raisin in the Sun,” “The Great Society,” “FAME!,” “Cyrano De Bergerac,” “Caucasian Chalk Circle,” “The Roaring Girl,” “Her Portmanteau,” “Tartuffe,” “Allegro,” “The Secret Garden.” BFA Syracuse University. Special thanks to my family for all your support.

Rose Biggerstaff is thrilled to be back at theREP! Prior to working on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Rose has worked both backstage and on stage! Past credits include directing and stage managing with companies such as Northeast Theater Ensemble, SLOC, BrownBox Productions, NSCP, Proctors, as well as many others. Outside of theatre, she enjoys painting, reading and going on hikes. Wishing broken legs to the cast and crew who have worked tirelessly to put this show on stage! 

Stephanie Klapper counts amongst her greatest joys, working in live theatre with Maggie and theREP family. Stephanie Klapper Castings’s award-winning work is frequently seen on Broadway, off-Broadway, regionally, on film, television, and streaming media.  With the return of live theatre, recent projects include:  ”Dracula” (theREP); “The Rat Trap;” “The Daughter in Law;” “Chains” (for Mint Theater); “The Lucky Star;” “Goldie, Max, and Milk;” “The New Golden Age” (all three for the Volt Festival at 59E59); “Grace, the musical” (Ford’s Theatre) “Elf Quest,” the audio movie; “Ranked,” the musical/HBO Documentary; “Candide” (Cincinnati Symphony / Philadelphia Orchestra).  Stephanie, along with her exceptional team, is dedicated to continuing to expand and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business and is passionate about arts education. Connecting creative, caring people to each other to make extraordinary things happen is a driving force. Teaches for NYU’s New Studio on Broadway and USC’s dept of Theatre/Musical Theatre; participant NYU Tisch Women’s Mentorship Program and Fordham HS for the Arts. Member of the National Board of Governors for Casting Society and Board Member for Casting Society Cares. Co-host of the podcast “Someone’s Thunder.” For Bob and Florence.

Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill, Producing Artistic Director
Margaret E. Hall*, Associate Producing Artistic Director

Gordon Greenberg, Associate Artist
Kevin McGuire*, Associate Artist
Barbara Howard*, Associate Artist
Stephanie Klapper, Associate Artist
Jean-Remy Monnay, Associate Artist
Yvonne Perry*, Associate Artist
Freddy Ramirez*, Associate Artist
Josh D. Smith*, Associate Artist

(* denotes a member of Actor’s Equity)

Jennifer Duke Anstey, Operations Manager
Kait VanHeusen, Company Manager
Kate Kern, Assistant Company Manager

Jennifer Duke Anstey, Operations Manager
Kait VanHeusen, Company Manager
Kate Kern, Assistant Company Manager
Diaka Kaba Hill*, Lead House Manager
Mary Murphy, Graham Webster
Felicia Nelson, Deborah Dzingle
Lanaea Brice, Amanda Jo Wilsey
Judie Buchard, House Managers
Letitia Johnson, Facilities Specialist
Terrence White, Facilities Specialist
Mama Rose Sykes, Parking Attendant

Brandon Curry, Production Manager/Master Electrician
Luke Krauss, Assistant Production Manager/ Audio Engineer
Andrea Adamczyk, Costume Shop Manager
Carolyn King, Assistant Costume Shop Manager
Vanessa VanZandt, Properties Supervisor
Stephen Pelletier, First Electrician
Meghan Maynard, Wardrobe Supervisor
Emily English, Wardrobe
Shayne Cameris, Run Crew
Kathleen Keane, Run Crew

Obadiah Savage, Shop Coordinator
Laura Brignull, Scenic Charge Artist

Kyle Avery, Dillon Kocsis, John Ruquet, Joe Vartanian, Ken Decker, Vince LaClair, Brian Drossel, John Spang, Gabe Kingler-Horn, Leonard Moxon, Haley Macherone, Logan Hall, Maya Krantz, Alex Madiao, Eloise Shieferdecker, Cynthia Smith, Carpenters

Stephanie Klapper, CSA – Casting Director
Hershey Vasquez Millner – Casting Assistant
Emma Balk – Casting Assistant