Someone Like Me / In Whose Eyes? Creative

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Playwright and Director
Richard Gustin
(he/him/his) Richard is a member of Actors’ Equity Association and has been seen in major roles at various regional theaters including Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, First Stage Milwaukee, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Cleveland’s Great Lakes Theater, Acacia Theatre, Virginia Museum Theatre, Chicago’s Ivanhoe and Blackstone Hotel, John Michael Kohler Arts Center and the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia. His plays include A Sparrow Falls (premiere fundraiser for the Lydia R. Diamond New Play Award Chicago Dramatists), Chicago Equity Joseph Jefferson Award winning (Best Actor) and FringeNYC Fan Favorite Being Seen, When Life Happens, Surviving the Cycle, Michael B. Brave (musical), Leviathan, WINK, Circle 7, Mercy, Flat World, Someone Like Me, Concentric Circles, Found Objects, Switch, CruciFiction and an original adaptation of Everyman. Being Seen enjoyed a critically acclaimed sold-out run at FringeNYC starring Broadway veteran William Youmans (recently seen in Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird with Jeff Daniels and currently in WICKED) and Allison Minick. Richard is a professor emeritus of theatre in the University of Wisconsin System. He was Director of Theatre at the University of Oshkosh – Fond du Lac campus for twenty-five years which premiered five of his plays during his tenure. For more information about Richard’s work: www.richardgustin.com
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Playwright
George Kappaz
SAG/AFTRA AEA Actor, Playwright, Producer Avant Artists Agency George Kappaz, playwright for In Whose Eyes? is an American actor best known for his recurring role as Gunther on the CBS daytime drama The Guiding Light. Additional New York television credits include ABC daytime dramas One Life to Live and Ryan’s Hope. Theatre credits include John Sr. in Now or Later, Marco in A View From the Bridge, Leslie in Seascape, Orsino in Twelfth Night, Phil in That Championship Season, Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, Moon in The Real Inspector Hound, Claudio in Much Ado About Nothing, de Quadra in Vivat Vivat Regina, Paul in Company and Philant in The Amorous Flea which was performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He was also part of the writing team for the daytime children’s show Chip and Pepper’s Cartoon Madness, which aired on NBC. George Kappaz graduated from Wayne State University’s Hilberry Repertory Company with a Master of Fine Arts (Theatre), where he received classical training.
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Director: In Whose Eyes?
Johnny Yoder
Johnny Patrick Yoder is a graduate of The Stella Adler Studio of Acting. He has a BA in Theatre and Arts Management, from University of Wisconsin – Green Bay. He was the Assistant Ticket Office Manager and Marketing Associate for one of the busiest Touring houses in the country, the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. He served as the Marketing Associate for the Hotel on Rivington in New York City before joining the administration of the Stella Adler Studio, going on 18 years. He has acted in over 60 plays in his career. Directing credits: Julius Caesar, Much Ado About Nothing, Indecent, Democracy(sic), Love's Labour's Lost, August: Osage County, Gloria, The Laramie Project, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Year of the Rooster, Topdog/Underdog, Dinner with Friends. Member SAG-AFTRA, Actor's Equity, SDC.
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Assistant Director: In Whose Eyes?
Kaylee
Kaylee Frazier is a Los Angeles based Actor, producer, AD. Kaylee began her creative career in New York City as a stylist and producer in the fashion industry. She studied acting at the Terry Knickerbocker Studios completing a two year Meisner Conservatory. Kaylee combined her industry skills and passion for acting to contribute to various film and theater projects from NY to LA. Currently she has found a wonderful community as a stage manager at Howard Fine Acting Studio where she continues to study. She is excited to step up as AD and be part of Two World Premiers and the production for In who’s Eyes? with this wonderful creative crew!
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Stage Manager
Mary Leveridge
Mary is a Kentucky-born creative proudly based in Los Angeles. She has an AFA in Theatre, and a certificate in Equine Science. She is a recent graduate of the Art of Acting Studio. With The Art of Acting Studio: Zina Lebedev, Nicky; Ulysses/Margarelon, Troilus & Cressida; Judge Littlefield/Caiaphas, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Elsewhere: Mary has performed in numerous short films (Suspicious Minds, The Viridian Jewel), and an award winning feature film on the festival circuit (The Covid Monologues). Her one-woman show, Tales from a Harlot Nun, premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival this year. Her recent stage management work includes serving as Production Stage Manager for HCLAB’s recent production of Keely & Du, being nominated for an Irene Ryan Award for Ladies of Liberty (BCTC Theatre), and serving as ASM for Antigone (BCTC Theatre). If you can’t find her on stage or set, you will probably find her on a horse or rolling dice playing Dungeons & Dragons. She is thrilled and grateful to be a part of this production.
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Lighting Designer
Ray Jones
(He/They) is a Queer Latine Production Designer from the Greater Los Angeles area. He is a graduate of CSU San Bernardino where he received his B.A. in Theatrical Design and Technology in the areas of costumes and lighting. They currently design lighting and projections for all productions at the School of Arts and Enterprise in Pomona, where he also teaches Live Event Arts, and Production Design to grades 6th through 12th. Ray’s recent lighting designs include Dutchman (Dir. Bryan Keith); Spongebob the Musical (Dir. Robert Shields) and Caminos: A Mothers Journey (Dir. Larry Mayorquin).
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Scenic Designer
Oscar Garcia
is a theater designer and technician. He’s a graduate from Cal State Fullerton where he received his B.A. in Technical Production and Design. He’s designed for multiple venues for sound, sets, and lights. Apart from designing, he is also a conservatory instructor teaching Production and Design courses. Oscar’s recent theatrical credits include A Bright New Boise, Living Out, and Pippin.
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Producer
Carra Yoder
Carra has always been passionate about the performing arts, growing up immersed in plays, musicals, and show choir. This lifelong involvement has fueled her excitement as she steps into producing her first two shows. Carra brings a wealth of expertise to her new role, with a diverse background in marketing, sales, administrative support, client relations, event planning, and account management. With 16 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician, Carra has built a solid foundation in the veterinary field. In 2019, she earned a BS in Marketing with a focus on public relations from Colorado State University Global. By late 2021, Carra transitioned from her veterinary career to establish her own business, Encompassing Creative Endeavors. Carra is known for her exceptional multitasking abilities and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written. She is a master negotiator and networker, with a proven track record of securing profitable contracts and spearheading integrated marketing campaigns. Her expertise extends to enforcing brand standards, managing cross-promotions, and forming strategic partnerships. Passionate about her work, Carra's success stems from her unwavering dedication, drive, and perseverance. She eagerly anticipates connecting with like-minded professionals who share her enthusiasm for achieving outstanding results in the world of producing.
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Publicist
Ken Werther
KEN WERTHER PUBLICITY has been a staple in the Los Angeles performing arts community since 1982. Public relations, producing, directing. Producer: All Your Hard Work (Brimmer St. Theatre Company); The Good Boy (LATC); A Kind of Kind (Celebration Theatre @ Atwater Village Theatre);the Queer Classics productions of The Importance of Being Earnest and The Taming of the Shrew. Assistant director: Stop the World, I Want to Get Off (Musical Theatre Guild); The Women of Brewster Place (Celebration Theatre); The Woodsman (Coeurage Theatre Company). Visit www.kenwerther.com.
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Production Photographer
Joey Lazano
Joey Lozano-Photographer (Bio) Born and raised in Boyle Heights, CA. Attended Roosevelt H.S., where I played drums in the marching band and on the LAUSD “All City Marching Band.” Attended the Conservatory of Music at CSULA. Education: A.A in Telecommunications with an emphasis in Television, Radio and Photography; B.A. in Film and Electronic Arts from CSULB. I am a freelance musician and owner of HabanaWax Records, where I have collaborated with musical artists, released albums, and scored music for independent filmmakers including performances for Playwright Nilo Cruz on “Hortensia And The Museum Of Dreams”. Photography services include, developing portfolios for actors, models including theater production, such as for The Art of Acting Studio. I create media content and provide photography services to the City of LA for public events including executive headshots, portraits and produce video productions of public outreach.