ABOUT THE SHOW:
"Piquantly funny, cleverly executed and darkly playful." - The New York Times
"Does everything a good play should do...Harrison makes you weigh the costs and benefits of both eras without hitting you over the head with his own conclusion. You will enjoy reaching your own." - Theatre Louisville
These are the comments when the show premiered. And guess what, one of your favorite actors, Pedro Pascal originated the role of Omar/Roger! What a role to step into, as is the case with all these intriguing characters in Jordan Harrison's work. What I find most interesting in this show is the ways in which everyone works so hard to avoid dealing with the thing that is hurting them the most. Be it grief over loss of a child, being in love with someone who doesn't love you, or avoiding your genetic identity..... These things are all heavy subjects and these characters go so far beyond anything normal to deal with them. But as with all art, which is subjective, you may come away pondering something else entirely. After all, you bring your own baggage to the world which influences what you see and how you see it.. So sit back relax and enjoy this tale of mystery and subterfuge. Who knows, you may want to do exactly what they do and go live a simpler life at Maple and Vine.
"Does everything a good play should do...Harrison makes you weigh the costs and benefits of both eras without hitting you over the head with his own conclusion. You will enjoy reaching your own." - Theatre Louisville
These are the comments when the show premiered. And guess what, one of your favorite actors, Pedro Pascal originated the role of Omar/Roger! What a role to step into, as is the case with all these intriguing characters in Jordan Harrison's work. What I find most interesting in this show is the ways in which everyone works so hard to avoid dealing with the thing that is hurting them the most. Be it grief over loss of a child, being in love with someone who doesn't love you, or avoiding your genetic identity..... These things are all heavy subjects and these characters go so far beyond anything normal to deal with them. But as with all art, which is subjective, you may come away pondering something else entirely. After all, you bring your own baggage to the world which influences what you see and how you see it.. So sit back relax and enjoy this tale of mystery and subterfuge. Who knows, you may want to do exactly what they do and go live a simpler life at Maple and Vine.
CAST:
IRIS GARCIA - KATHA
Iris has been involved with many theaters across Northern California for fifteen years. They are elated to be playing Katha - a role they’ve had their eye on since they first read Maple and Vine in 2015.
Some of Iris’s most recent credits: Betty 3 in COLLECTIVE RAGE (BroadwayWorld Sacramento Best Performance nominee), and Sebastian in TWELFTH NIGHT at Big Idea Theater, Florence in Green Valley Theatre’s TIPPING THE VELVET, and Titania/Hyppolita in a MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM with Shakespeare on the Vine. Iris would like to give thanks to Elise and Eric for this opportunity, to their loved ones for being a constant anchor, and to all the folks who sacrifice to keep art alive - it is needed now more than ever. What does authenticity mean to you? |
CODY ALEXANDER - RYU
Cody Alexander (Ryu) has been acting and performing since 2012, getting his start on stage at American River College. He has also performed with various community theater companies in Sacramento, such as the Fair Oaks Theater Festival, the Roseville Theatre Arts Academy, and Errant Phoenix Productions; some of his favorite credits include ANIMAL CRACKERS (Emanuel Ravelli), SKELETON STORIES (Skelly), and MACBETH (Banquo). This is Cody's first production with EMH Productions and The Artist's Collective, and he is overjoyed to be returning to the stage after nearly four years away. Cody would like to thank his wonderful partner Amanda for keeping his head on straight, the cast and crew of Maple & Vine for welcoming him to their production, and - of course - you for checking out the show!
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ERIC CRAIG - DeanEric Craig was last seen at EMH as Tyler in Fragile Things and is honored to be back with this incredible cast and crew. Previous roles include Jim O'Conner in THE GLASS MENAGERIE(Sacramento Theatre Company), Wolf in WOLVES(Big Idea Theatre), Robert Chiltern in AN IDEAL HUSBAND(Big Idea Theatre), Mike in 33 VARIATIONS(Big Idea Theatre), Mason Marzac in TAKE ME OUT(Resurrection Theatre), Mark in THE SHADOW BOX(Resurrection Theatre) and Joe Pitt in ANGELS IN AMERICA(RTAA).
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BETHANY HIDDEN - Jenna/EllenBethany Hidden was last seen at EMH as Evalita in DADDY’S DYIN’ WHO’S GOT THE WILL and more recently as a Space Witch in MACBETH IN SPACE: THE MUSICAL with TFO Productions. Favorites: LIFE SUCKS (Pickles, BroadwayWorld Sacramento Award Nominee - Best Supporting Player) with Big Idea Theatre; THE OUTSIDER (Louise), LEADING LADIES (Meg, Elly Award Nominee - Leading Female in a Comedy), DOUBLEWIDE, TEXAS (Starla), and THE LAST LIFEBOAT (Florence) with Main Street Theatre Works; FUDDY MEERS (Claire) and ACCESSORIES (Teacher/First Lady) with Errant Phoenix Productions: TOYER (Maude) with EMH Productions; SISTER CITIES (Dallas) with Resurrection Theatre; INSTANT ONE-ACT FESTIVAL (Various) and A MIDSUMMERS NIGHT’S DREAM (Titania/Hippolyta) with Imprinity Theatre; CARHOPS IN BONDAGE (Wanda) and SORDID LIVES (Bitsy) with The Lambda Players.
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CONNOR DICK - Omar/RogerThis is Connor's first time working with EMH/The Artist's Collective. We are so very happy to have him on board and bring to life a character he was ready to play 4 years ago. This is a fun dual role to play and showcases Connor's love of this story. We know you will be drawn in and laugh and find his character's heartbreak to be so endearing.
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CREW:
ELISE HODGE - PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/SET DESIGNER/SET BUILDER/LIGHT & SOUND DESIGNER and all the other things too.....
I was not originally going to be directing this piece, but life and things being what they are, well, sometimes you just have to step up to make someone's dreams comes true. I have truly loved this play for all the issues it brings up and makes you think about, talk about so it is really my true pleasure to have stepped up into the role of director for it. I saw a really wonderful production of this show in Orange County a few years ago and have always thought it would be fun to tackle here in at the little Ooley Theatre. I look forward to hearing how this play impacts you, our treasured audience. Thank you for coming to see this crazy tale of joining a cult of a very unique kind. I have directed over 40 shows now, full length and short, and each time have found a lesson worth learning. Previous credits include Sweeney Todd, What Could Go Wrong?, Goodbye Freddy, Fragile Things, Toyer, Look Back in Anger, Strange is Love, and many more.
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JENNI PARCELL - LIGHTS & SOUND OPERATIONS/STAGE MANAGER
Jenni has been stage managing productions across the Sacramento area for over eleven years, including the former SARTA Elly Awards, and previously served as the Sacramento Ballet company manager. She also recently stepped into the virtual theatre realm by stage managing a live production within a video game. She is no stranger to performing herself, both as an actor and musician, but prefers the magic behind the scenes. The rest of her time is spent working in technology, enjoying good food and drinks with friends, and loving on her sweet kitties.
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