The Speakeasy Prom: Never Say Goodbye CREATIVE TEAM
Writer "A Stitch in Time"
Gini L. DowningGini is thrilled to see her fourth play brought to life through Fractured Actors (Dewey Saves the Day, Dead Man Talking, Muk Nuk & Juliet). She thanks Fractured Actors, the amazing Erica Connell & cast for catching and surpassing her vision for A Stitch in Time, and for allowing her the freedom to try something different this time. But the biggest thanks goes to Ben Downing, her husband of 50 years, and to her family for their love and support of her various whacky endeavors.
Stage Manager
Christina FabbroChristina is thrilled to be working with everyone on this wonderful production. When she's not donning her Doctor hat in the world of Higher Education by day, Christina moonlights in the enchanting realm of theater as the Stage Manager. This is Christina’s fifth production with FA and she hopes everyone enjoys this fun production!! When not at work or in the theater Christina can be found walking the beaches, finding and recycling objects into art, and dancing (tap/clogging). Christina loves snuggling with her two adorable pugs, Phoebe and Joey. Huge shout out to Andy, her amazing hubby, and her incredible friends who are always supporting her in her creative adventures!
Writer "After the Laughter"
James JamesJames James, a local actor and writer, is captivated by the complex, flawed characters that reflect the often dysfunctional tapestry of human experience.
Notable acting credits include Things I Know To Be True, Home, I’m Darling, Circle Mirror Transformation, and Hangmen at Santa Paula Theater Center. As a writer, his works have been showcased by Flying H Group Theatre and Quiet Productions.
Currently, James is preparing for the world premiere of his play Thoroughbred of My F**king Heart! and the upcoming shoot of his short film A Trapdoor.
With a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts, he brings a unique love for dialogue, exploring painful truths and the relentless fight of riff-raff. A quarterfinalist in The International PAGE Awards, James lives by the motto: "He who dares, wins."
Writer "A Dinner Party"
Emili Peach MirandaEmili is a stand-up comedian and writer. This is the second play she’s written for Fractured Actors and is very honored to have had both opportunities! Emili plans to continue her writing endeavors and hopes ones day to write and produce her one woman show. In her free time, she loves hanging out with friends, dancing, camping, and cuddling her kitties Gumby and Simón.
Technical Coordinator/ Lighting Design
John Galietta John Galietta has an on-again-off-again love affair with the stage. His credits include ensemble casting in college productions of Little Shop of Horrors as well and an original production based on the novel, The Wuthering Heights, as well as his first speaking role as Officer Klein in the Fractured Actors production of Arsenic and Old Lace. He would like to dedicate this performance to Victoria, Rylee, Sakura, Miles and Hobie, the motleyest crew he has ever had the blessing to belong to.
Director "A Stitch in Time" / Producer
Erica ConnellWriter "Accept No Substitutes / Director "After the Laughter" / Producer
Jeff HamWriter/Director "An Education" / Producer
Shannon McNally Ham Director "Accept No Substitutes"
Benjamin Colby WilsonDirector "The Dinner Party
Spencer FrederickTechnical Coordinator / Sound Operator
Tom Anderson