Just Another Play

About rainbows: Vol 1

Written by the Guinn Twins

Produced by Havoc Movement

Cast

**Sarah Beth Hester**
Shmoopy Lou

**Sarah Beth “Essbee” Hester** (they/she) is thrilled to punch some color back into the world in their Havoc performance debut! As a puppeteer, actor, musician, and teaching artist, Essbee has been an active member of the Atlanta theatrical community, after graduating the apprentice program with the Shakespeare Tavern in 2015. Sarah Beth was a head puppeteer for BBC’s “Moon and Me” and is a cast member of The Center for Puppetry Art’s annual production of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Some recent credits include: Benvolio, “Romeo & Juliet” (ASC); Puppet Captain/ Performer, “Tesla vs Edison” (CPA, World Premiere Feb ‘23); Puppet Fabrication & coaching for Havoc Movement Company; Musical Composition, “The Mad Hatterpillar” (a new puppet musical); National Puppetry Conference, Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. You can find EssBee’s newly released album “I’M FINE.” anywhere that music streams. Much love to the homies! Essbeemusic.com

Kevin Roost

Iggy Wauna the Iguana Master of Weapons and Common Household Items + Producer

(he/him) I'm stoked to come back to this role in a new and improved production! What a joy to be able to kick some ass with these folks. Fave roles include Robin Hood, Mercutio, Theseus, Thisby, Kit Marlowe, and this one. Obviously. Come see HavMoCo's Co-Production, Dracula: The Failings of Men, at the Shakespeare Tavern in October! I also run casting and education for Havoc, so email me for audition and class notifications - KevinRoost@HavocMovement.com. Let's Play!

**Bailey Frankenburg**
Ezra, The Stormbringer

**Bailey Frankenberg** (she/they) is STOKED to be joining the Party People for all their colorful adventures as Ezra the Stormbringer. Thrilled to make her Atlanta theatre debut, Bailey has collaborated alongside the weirdos at Havoc Movement in their productions of “Dracula: The Failings of Men” (Lucy Westenra) and “Alice in Wonderland” (Alice). Bailey is a tribal citizen of Cherokee Nation and actually, truly nerds out over weather and tornados. She fights, she flies, you can catch her in the skies in Havoc’s *Just Another Play About Rainbows”* Party on y’all.

Samantha Lancaster

Meridian +

Aerial Director + Producer

Sam Lancaster (they/she) is an Atlanta based actor and movement director, and 1/5 of the producing team for Havoc Movement Company (aka the best goofs around!). Sam is thrilled to be playing Meridian, the Monarch of Monochrome, and is looking forward to bringing Havoc's high flyin' fast fightin' antics back to ATL. Other favorite credits include Lucy/Katherine (Arabella with Belle Esprit), Juliet (Romeo & Juliet 60 with Atlanta Shakespeare Company), and White Rabbit (Alice in Wonderland with Havoc Movement Company). See you soon Party People!

Barry Westmoreland

Boris

Barry Westmoreland (he/him) is so stoked to fight alongside these awesome and talented humans, and bring y'all some color! He is super excited to be working with Havoc Movement Co. on another project! Barry is an Atlanta based actor from West Virginia. Some of his recent artistic credits include Charlotte's Web, Center for Puppetry Arts, understudying in The Hot Wing King, Alliance Theatre, The Tempest (Sebastian), The Shakespeare Tavern, Alice In Wonderland, Havoc Movement Co, and How I Became a Pirate (Sharktooth) with Destination Theatre. Let's RIP SOME RAINBOWS! #skittles4everyone

**Jon Meyer**
Zeppo + Puppeteer

What's up, Atlanta!? **Jon Meyer** (he/him) is BEAMING with joy to be part of this amazing cast of *Just Another Play About Rainbows*. He can't wait to make WAVES in his Atlanta debut as Zeppo and Mantis Shrimp! Every PARTICLE of his being is just LIGHTING up with excitement! Anyway, here's some other stuff he's done: STAGE - Dr. Seward (Dracula: the Failings of Men), Sir Walter Raleigh (The Lost Colony), Baron Tuzenbach (Three Sisters), Gallipot (The Roaring Girl), FILM - Alex (Frankensprout, short film), Steven (After the Rain, short film), the Young man (Aqua Vitae, short film), Gregory (Sun Wolf, short film), Featured Stunt (Night Sweats, feature film) TV - Featured Stunt (ESPN, commercial), Michael (Love Asterisk*, web series), Guest Star (Stray, web series). Jon is immensely excited and grateful to be working with all the talented artists with Havoc Movement Company, as well as the entire cast and crew of *Just Another Play About Rainbows!*

Daniela Santiago

Mr. Mudge + Wrecking Crew

Daniela Santiago (she/her) is an actor, teaching artist, and social activist born and raised in Atlanta, GA. After receiving her BFA in Acting with Brenau University, she has been working as a teaching artist with the Alliance Theatre specializing in arts integration in classrooms across Georgia. When she is not in the classroom, Daniela advocates for racial and gender equity with social justice company, MediaJustice. Other Atlanta credits: LEAR (Vernal & Sere Theatre), WALDEN (Remix), 2020 A Going Away Party, Working the Musical, A Christmas Carol (Alliance Theatre), Beehive (Atlanta Lyric Theatre) Regional: Jack and the Beanstalk, Robin Hood (Missoula Children's Theatre) International: Alice in Wonderland (Missoula Children's Theatre)

Torre Edahl

Wrecking Crew

Torre Edahl (she/they) is a movement artist newly based in Atlanta, GA. Originally trained as a dancer, they have previously worked with numerous dance, theater, and circus companies in Minneapolis and Philadelphia, and have a special love for new and interdisciplinary work. In 2019 Torre was lucky enough to get their first taste of performing stage combat under the direction of SAFD Fight Director Mike Lubke, and they have been hooked on fake violence ever since. When not performing, Torre uses her personal training certification to help other movements artists become their best physical selves with strength and conditioning work under her company name Athletes On Stage. This will be Torre’s first production with Havoc, and they are absolutely thrilled to be working with such exciting artists.

Marlenna Balenovic

Wrecking Crew Ensemble

Marlenna Balenovic (she/her) is an actor and movement artist focused on stage combat, stunts, and aerials. She has a passion for exploring different types of movement and telling stories through different mediums. She just moved from New Mexico to Atlanta in March and is super excited to work with Havoc and fight with so many dear and dope humans. Marlenna loves a good adventure - traveling, practicing languages and searching for the best pastry in every country (like a proper Hobbit).

Graidon Mabson

Wrecking Crew Ensemble

Graidon Mabson (he/him) is an actor and stunt performer based in Atlanta with a deep love for movement performance, martial arts, and theater. New to the Atlanta area, he has previously performed and choreographed in the Twin Cities and he is thrilled to have the opportunity to make his debut with Havoc Movement. He can't wait to show off alongside his talented castmates in Just Another Play About Rainbows!"

Artistic Team

Jake Guinn

Director + Writer

+ Sound/Projection + Producer

Jake Guinn (he/him) is an Atlanta based Director, Playwright, and Movement Artist. He is the current Creative Development Director and Co-owner of Havoc Movement Company. Jake is a second generation Fight Director following in the footsteps of his father and mentor. His selected credits include Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes, TruTV’s Fake/Off, Titanic, Hero’s Wife at Synchronicity Theatre, the Woodruff Arts Center, Actor's Theatre Lousiville, Florida Repertory Theatre, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati Playhouse, Folding Chair Theatre, Southern Arkansas University, Louisiana Tech University, and The Seedling Project of Atlanta.

**Jake West**
Assistant Director + Producer

**Jake West** (he/him) is an Atlanta-based artist and the Outreach Director for Havoc Movement. Jake is the creator and host of The Come Up, a late night show that started in a living room that celebrates emerging artists in an off-the-rails party fueled by cheap beer and SSRI's (That Havoc has graciously given a home). As an actor, he has been seen onstage at The Shakespeare Tavern, Out of Box Theatre, The Alliance and one time on a little stage in the back of an adult book store (It was a weird time). As a director, he hasn't been seen onstage (That would be weird, that's not a part of the job). Many thanks to the team for having me on. Love to the Wests. This show is about the celebration of whimsey and the healing power of chucklefuckery and he hopes you are able to lay down the pressure the world puts on us and enjoy this very silly show with the talking Mantis Shrimp.

**Darby Guinn**
Production Manager + Writer + Producer

**Darby Guinn** (she/her) is one half of the Guinn Twins writing team. As a producer, editor, and a publishing sales manager based in Atlanta, when she’s not working for Union Square and Co., she’s a dedicated member of Havoc Movement. She is currently a developmental editor and producer for Havoc’s projects, and boy, is she having a good time. After spending a lifetime writing, doing aerial silks and hoop, and slinging swords and fighting with the extended and beautiful network of the stage combat world, she’s thrilled to be running lights on the sort of show she’s always wanted to see.

**Cole Spivia**
Costume Designer

**Cole Spivia** (she/her) is Havoc's resident costume designer, because if you say it in the program it's true and she likes job security. She's designed for many companies in Atlanta and the South East. Previous Havoc credits: The Go Safely Project, Alice in Wonderland, and Dracula: The Failings of Men. She was honored with the Broadway World Atlanta Best Professional Costume Design 2021 award for Jennie T Anderson's Sunday in the Park with George. Outside of theatre she sells vintage clothing, is restoring a Victorian house, is a fine artist, and cosplayer. You can view her work and pictures of her dog on Instagram @colespivia.

Mark Guinn

Lighting Designer

Mark Guinn (he/him) Director of the School of Theatre at Louisiana Tech University, director, designer, fight director, outdoor drama veteran, degrees from Centre College and Memphis State University, certificates with British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat and the Society of American Fight Directors, influenced by Tinguely, dada, Appia, movement, light, shadow, color, transition, Dai, Fracher, Meyerhold, Macdougall, Otte, Sunnycalf, Bill Joyce, Qui Nguyen, work hard, have fun, go safely.

Teeq Hill

Scenic Designer

Teeq Hill is an Atlanta-based multi-hyphenate artist hailing all the way from Utah, where she earned her BFA in acting while also finding a love for scenic art and design. Since arriving on the east coast in 2018, she's done a mountain of stage combat training with Havoc, and worked her way up the technical theater ladder to become a scenic charge at a fabrication shop painting for television and theater alike. In her free time she likes laying on the floor with her cat Gargoyle.

**Brianna Bass**
Scenic

**Brianna Bass** is a Scenic Artist from Atlanta, GA with 15 years experience in faux finishing and specialty plaster. Brianna had painted all over Atlanta for companies such as Dad’s Garage, Actor’s Express, and the Alliance Theatre, but none hold her heart like her Havoc Movement Family.

**Oni Wan**
Composer

**Oni Wan** is an Atlanta based EDM producer that is conjuring up mystically immersive worlds. His focus is on building interactive worlds that an audience can engage with and blend into. This includes performances, acting, hidden unlockable secrets and live quests. The lightning demon Oni brings thunderous and booming energy when it's time to tell his story.

**Brett Copes**
Rigger

Brett Copes from FIGHT OR FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT. Rigging Specialist focusing on Rigging for Circus, Stunts, Rescue and Performer Flying. He is a SAG Stuntman, Stunt Rigger and Rigging Coordinator. Has been the Head Rigger of Circus Festivals and rigged for Cirkus Smirkus, Dream World Cirque, CAVALIA, Peter Pan 360, Mille +UNA (Italy), and Mar Del Zvr (Panama) and MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE. Brett has been a member of the Rigging Teams at Cirque Du Soliel: “O” and "IRIS",THE LIGHT,the BEATLES:LOVE and as the Acrobatic Project Manager for the HELENE FISCHER TOUR for CDS/45 Degrees. Brett has developed several Acrobatic Rigging Seminars, having taught across the USA, Central America, Australia and the UK.
More info and portfolio can be found at www.fightorflightent.com

Also on crew:

Lighting Assistant - Ren Brady Cole

Puppet Builder - Kelsey Mardis

Special Thanks!

Kristen Noonan

Windmill Arts + Chairs Upstairs Bar

Our generous donors:

Katie and Mark Guinn

Libby and Johnathan Jollystone

And for helping workshop our new script:

Daniel Herd + Benedetto Robinson