Title, Premiere and Location
Crossings, journeys of Catholic immigrants
June 13, 2002 to July 7, 2002
St. Vibiana's Cathedral
Written By
"Replenish the Earth" by Alison Carey
"Authenticite" by Peter Howard
"Esther and the Exodus" by Evangeline Ordaz & Armando Molina
"Beyond the Jordan" by Bernard White
"Afloat" by Page Leong
"The Upper Room" by Bernardo Solano
Synopsis
Playwrights Alison Carey, Peter Howard, Shishir Kurup, Page Leong, Armando Molina, Evangeline Ordaz, Bernardo Solano, and Bernard White adapted Old and New Testament stories to explore the journeys of 5 diverse parishes throughout Los Angeles. Directed by Steve Kent. Performed at St. Vibiana's Cathedral in downtown Los Angeles
The performances began ("Replenish the Earth")and ended ("The Upper Room") at a large ampitheater space constructed in the parking lot facing the front of the cathedral. The four plays in the middle of the program were performed at four different spaces around the grounds. The audience moved from space to space with the help of ghostly guides who led them to...
- The Courtyard for "Authenticite" by Peter Howard
- The Basement for "Esther and the Exodus" by Evangeline Ordaz & Armando Molina
- The Sanctuary for "Beyond the Jordan" by Bernard White
- The Roof for "Afloat" by Page Leong
Each piece was inspired by a different story or book of the Bible, and featured members of a different Catholic parish
- Replenish the Earth: inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel, created in collaboration with parish members of St. Philomena Church
- Authenticite: inspired by the Book of Ruth, created in collaboration with parish members of Aumonerie Catholique Francophone de Los Angeles
- Afloat: inspired by the story of Noah, created in collaboration with parish members of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church
- Beyond the Jordan: inspired by the book of Exodus, created in collaboration with parish members of The Arab American Community of St. Joseph Catholic Church
- Esther and the Exodus: inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel, created in collaboration with parish members of St. Francis X Cabrini and Ascension Catholic Churches
- The Upper Room: inspired by the story of the Tower of Babel, created in collaboration with parish members from all of the above
Staff
Writers:
"Replenish the Earth" by Alison Carey
"Authenticite" by Peter Howard
"Esther and the Exodus" by Evangeline Ordaz & Armando Molina
"Beyond the Jordan" by Bernard White
"Afloat" by Page Leong
"The Upper Room" by Bernardo Solano
Overall production Directed by Steve Kent
Co-Directors:
"Replenish the Earth" by Shishir Kurup
"Authenticite" by Peter Howard
"Esther and the Exodus" by Armando Molina
"Beyond the Jordan" by Juliette Carillo & Mark Valdez
"Afloat" by Page Leong
"The Upper Room" directed by Steve Kent
Additional Isaiah Dialogue Written by Shishir Kurup
Scenic Design by Christopher Acebo
Lighting Design by Geoff Korf
Costume Design by Lynn Jeffries
Composed and Sound Design by Paul James Prendergast
Dramaturgy by Bill Rauch
Movement Direction by Juliette Carrillo
Properties Design by Sandy Huse
Stage Managed by Paula Donnelly and Bridget Kirkpatrick
Producers - Damion Teeko Parran, Mark Valdez
Artistic Director - Bill Rauch
Managing Director - Shay Wafer
Production Manager - Geoff Korf
Asst. Production Manager - Celeste Thompson
Technical Director - Joseph Shannon
Asst. to the Director - Erik Johnson
Set Construction - Ivica Bojcic, Andres Galvan, Ying Ming Tu, Melissa Zygmant
Asst. Stage Managers - Andres Galvan, Alejandra Navarro, Terrence Moriarty
Master Electrician - Efrain Morales
Electricians - Prince DeLeon, Mark Migdal, Roger Nakesone, Seth Schwartz, Jamie Smith
Light Board Operator - Celeste Thompson
Sound Engineer & Op. - B.C. Keller
Choreographer's Asst. - Laura Baumann
Costume Assistants - Mom Gonzalez, Jennifer Romo
Wardrobe Person - Andres Galvan
House Manager - Margaret Ret DeBrown
Box Office Manager - Erica Warren
Parking Attendant - George Joaquim
PR/Marketing Asst. - Ivica Bojcic
Graphic Designer - D. Morris
Understudies - Napoleon Jacobs, Nghia Luu, Byron Quiros, Annie Yee
Dir. of Community Partnerships - Elizabeth Gonzalez
PR/Marketing - Tamar Fortgang
Sign Interpreters - Elizbeth Barrett, Elizabeth Green
Site Representative - Patrick Foster
Casts
REPLENISH THE EARTH |
~ |
Player 1 |
Nghia Luu |
Payer 4 |
Charisse Nini |
Player 3 |
Rafael Simon |
Father |
John Graber |
Son |
Royce Graber, Ronald Doung |
Mother |
Virginia Aguada |
The Architect |
Manuel Sanchez |
The Engineer |
Emilia Chinelo Onuorah |
Friend 1 |
Laura Baumann |
Friend 2 |
Napoleon Jacob |
Friend 3 |
Jun Go |
Isaiah |
Shishir Kurup |
Choir |
Peter Howard, Michelle Lamar Richards, Kahlil Sabbagh, Myra Vasquez, Rafael Salgado, Jr., Samuel Salgado, Robert Giles, Stephanie Sanchez |
BEYOND THE JORDAN |
~ |
Ramsey |
Guillermo Aviles Rodriguez |
Marianne |
Lulu Emery |
Musa |
Jiddu Haddad |
A'reen |
Dinna Omar |
Jawdette |
Kahlil Sabbagh |
John |
Bernard White |
Thresea |
Alice Gasperian |
AFLOAT |
~ |
Noeih |
Yonn Doung |
Sokenthear |
Sokuntear Soth (Unnamed Wife of Noeih's son) |
Yehope |
Phansy Peang (Unnamed Wife of Noeih's son) |
Hangsa |
Vyla Thu (Unnamed Wife of Noeih's son) |
Mrs. Noeih |
Samath Yam |
The Dove |
Michelle Yem |
Boy Soldiers |
Ronald Doung |
Rappers |
Nong Vibol, Salin Kim |
AUTHENTICITE |
~ |
Andre |
LaVelle Wilson |
Naomi |
Michelle Lamar Richards |
Ruth |
Mary Nkiese |
Orpah |
CoCo Betu Kayombo |
Pere Ian |
Peter Howard |
ESTHER AND THE EXODUS |
~ |
Mojado/Musician |
Rafael Salgado Jr. |
Mojado/Musician |
Samuel Salgado |
Martin |
Rafael Salgado |
Esther |
Maria Sanchez |
Rogelio |
Rafael Simon |
Rey |
Armando Molina |
Esther's Father |
Jose Valente Sanchez |
Esther's Mother |
Mayra Vasquez |
Coyota |
Linda Sanchez |
Coyote/Bandit |
Robert Giles |
Rosalinda |
Stephanie Sanchez |
THE UPPER ROOM |
~ |
Izy |
Shishir Kurup |
Junior |
Nghia Luu |
Rey |
Armando Molina |
Sokunthear |
Page Leong |
Sangkim |
Sokunthear Soth |
John |
Bernard White |
Jawdette |
Kahlil Sabbagh |
Naomi |
Michele Lamar Richards |
Esther |
Maria Sanchez |
Ian |
Peter Howard |
Ruth |
Mary Nkiese |
GUIDES |
~ |
Guide |
Aaron Caloca |
Guide |
Sarah Leddy |
Guide |
Lourdes Lopez |
Guide |
Karla Menjivar |
Guide |
Kristine Ronquillo |
Guide |
Ernesto Sanchez |
Guide |
Melissa Zygmant |
Comments by cast, crew, and other participants.
Subsequent Performances or Productions
Special Notes
Articles, Reviews, and other Links
Backstage article:
http://www.backstage.com/news/crossings-journeys-of-catholic-immigrants/
LA Times article:
http://articles.latimes.com/2002/jun/26/entertainment/et-haith26
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