Spamalot
Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle
Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle
Directed by Sean Murray
Music Direction by Terry O’Donnell
Low-priced Previews Jun 27 - Jun 30, 2018
Follow King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons you’ll be eating up Spamalot. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the show elevates silliness to an art form.
“Even when it’s wrong, Spamalot is oh so right” – Hollywood Reporter
Cast
Bryan BanvilleBryan Banville
Historian/Prince Herbert/Not Dead Fred/French TaunterWelcome to the crazy world of Monty Python! Bryan is a proud Resident Artist of Cygnet with previous credits including: Animal Crackers, On the Twentieth Century, The Rocky Horror Show, My Fair Lady, Assassins, and Man of La Mancha. Bryan most recently joined The Flyboys for their debut American Tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra! Other selected credits include – Old Globe: Camp David and Anna Christie; La Jolla Playhouse: Untitled Hunter S. Thompson Project (workshop); San Diego Rep: Violet; Backyard Renaissance: Tarrytown (world premiere); SDMT: The Producers, Ragtime, and Singin’ in the Rain; Moonlight Stage Productions: Titanic, The Music Man, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and Catch Me If You Can; San Diego City Ballet: The Artificial Woman (workshop); Welk Resorts Theater: Plaid Tidings; Farmer’s Alley Theatre: Forever Plaid; Barn Stage Company: Songs for a New World; New Village Arts: Plaid Tidings (‘12/’13); Ion: Passion. Love to his best friend Katie!
Drew BradfordDrew Bradford
Male EnsembleDrew Bradford is so excited to be back at Cygnet! He is a graduate of Vanguard University with a degree in Business Marketing. Regional credits include Little Women (Laurie), Barn Stage; Cabaret (Cliff), ion; On the Twentieth Century (Porter), Cygnet; The Fantasticks (Matt), SRT; The Little Mermaid, The Addams Family, Peter Pan (Curly), The Music Man, All Shook Up, Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), Moonlight; South Pacific, Damn Yankees, 42nd Street, SDMT; The Addams Family, Big Fish, Young Frankenstein, Performance Riverside. Enjoy the show!
Trevor CruseTrevor Cruse
Male EnsembleTrevor Cruse is thrilled to return to Cygnet Theater for “Spamalot. Trevor was most recently seen in San Diego Musical Theater’s production of “South Pacific” as Buzz Adams/Ensemble. Other recent favorites are New Village Arts’ “Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story” as Hayrider/MC and Cygnet Theater’s “On the 20th Century” as a Porter. Trevor is currently attending Grossmont Community College for Musical Theater. He would like to thank his parents and friends for always supporting him in all he does.
Bryan Banville
Welcome to the crazy world of Monty Python! Bryan is a proud Resident Artist of Cygnet with previous credits including: Animal Crackers, On the Twentieth Century, The Rocky Horror Show, My Fair Lady, Assassins, and Man of La Mancha. Bryan most recently joined The Flyboys for their debut American Tour with the Glenn Miller Orchestra! Other selected credits include – Old Globe: Camp David and Anna Christie; La Jolla Playhouse: Untitled Hunter S. Thompson Project (workshop); San Diego Rep: Violet; Backyard Renaissance: Tarrytown (world premiere); SDMT: The Producers, Ragtime, and Singin’ in the Rain; Moonlight Stage Productions: Titanic, The Music Man, Spamalot, Mary Poppins, and Catch Me If You Can; San Diego City Ballet: The Artificial Woman (workshop); Welk Resorts Theater: Plaid Tidings; Farmer’s Alley Theatre: Forever Plaid; Barn Stage Company: Songs for a New World; New Village Arts: Plaid Tidings (‘12/’13); Ion: Passion. Love to his best friend Katie!
Drew Bradford
Drew Bradford is so excited to be back at Cygnet! He is a graduate of Vanguard University with a degree in Business Marketing. Regional credits include Little Women (Laurie), Barn Stage; Cabaret (Cliff), ion; On the Twentieth Century (Porter), Cygnet; The Fantasticks (Matt), SRT; The Little Mermaid, The Addams Family, Peter Pan (Curly), The Music Man, All Shook Up, Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), Moonlight; South Pacific, Damn Yankees, 42nd Street, SDMT; The Addams Family, Big Fish, Young Frankenstein, Performance Riverside. Enjoy the show!
Trevor Cruse
Trevor Cruse is thrilled to return to Cygnet Theater for “Spamalot. Trevor was most recently seen in San Diego Musical Theater’s production of “South Pacific” as Buzz Adams/Ensemble. Other recent favorites are New Village Arts’ “Buddy Holly: The Buddy Holly Story” as Hayrider/MC and Cygnet Theater’s “On the 20th Century” as a Porter. Trevor is currently attending Grossmont Community College for Musical Theater. He would like to thank his parents and friends for always supporting him in all he does.
Donny GersondeDonny Gersonde
Male Ensemble/Tim the EnchanterDonny Gersonde is happy to be back on the Cygnet stage! Recent credits are; Shockheaded Peter (Cygnet), Billy Elliot, White Christmas, 42nd Street, La Cage (SDMT), Big Fish, American Rhythm, West Side Story (Lambs). Thank you to Sean and the entire Cygnet team! For my Dad!
Siri HafsoSiri Hafso
Female EnsembleSiri is thrilled to return to Cygnet in one of her all-time favorite shows! Also at Cygnet: Shockheaded Peter and the female swing in Christmas Carol. Recent credits: Ulla in The Producers, Rhoda in White Christmas (’14, ’15), Graziella in West Side Story, 9 to 5, and Annie Get Your Gun (San Diego Musical Theatre), Big Fish, Lisley Witherspoon in The Angel’s Arms, American Rhythm, West Side Story (Lamb’s Players Theatre), Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, Spamalot (Moonlight), Ilse in Spring Awakening, Little Sally in Urinetown, and RENT (Lake City Playhouse). She sings in a trio with her two sisters where they recently gave a concert in Spokane, Washington, and performed locally for the Rady Children’s Hospital 107th Anniversary Charity Ball, “Heart of Gold.” Love and thanks to her family and Vince! @hafsosisters
Jenny HenkelJenny Henkel
Female EnsembleJenny Henkel is thrilled to be making her Cygnet debut! Off-Broadway: Frankenstein the Musical (Eve/Dance Captain, Players Theater) Regional: Sweet Charity (Lead Frug Dancer, Welk Resorts), West Side Story (Minnie, Lambs Players), 42nd Street, White Christmas, West Side Story (SDMT) Dance: The PGK Dance Project, San Diego. Point Park University, Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Many thanks to her family for their unending support.
Donny Gersonde
Donny Gersonde is happy to be back on the Cygnet stage! Recent credits are; Shockheaded Peter (Cygnet), Billy Elliot, White Christmas, 42nd Street, La Cage (SDMT), Big Fish, American Rhythm, West Side Story (Lambs). Thank you to Sean and the entire Cygnet team! For my Dad!
Siri Hafso
Siri is thrilled to return to Cygnet in one of her all-time favorite shows! Also at Cygnet: Shockheaded Peter and the female swing in Christmas Carol. Recent credits: Ulla in The Producers, Rhoda in White Christmas (’14, ’15), Graziella in West Side Story, 9 to 5, and Annie Get Your Gun (San Diego Musical Theatre), Big Fish, Lisley Witherspoon in The Angel’s Arms, American Rhythm, West Side Story (Lamb’s Players Theatre), Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, Spamalot (Moonlight), Ilse in Spring Awakening, Little Sally in Urinetown, and RENT (Lake City Playhouse). She sings in a trio with her two sisters where they recently gave a concert in Spokane, Washington, and performed locally for the Rady Children’s Hospital 107th Anniversary Charity Ball, “Heart of Gold.” Love and thanks to her family and Vince! @hafsosisters
Jenny Henkel
Jenny Henkel is thrilled to be making her Cygnet debut! Off-Broadway: Frankenstein the Musical (Eve/Dance Captain, Players Theater) Regional: Sweet Charity (Lead Frug Dancer, Welk Resorts), West Side Story (Minnie, Lambs Players), 42nd Street, White Christmas, West Side Story (SDMT) Dance: The PGK Dance Project, San Diego. Point Park University, Bachelor of Arts in Dance. Many thanks to her family for their unending support.
Christine HewittChristine Hewitt
The Lady of the LakeChristine was last seen at Cygnet in A Little Night Music. She is delighted to laugh her way through Spamalot, again, after having played the role last summer in Cygnet’s staged reading. 1st National Tour: Sunset Boulevard (Dir. Trevor Nunn, The Really Useful Company) San Diego: Tomfoolery (NCRT), Spamalot, All Shook Up, Titanic (Moonlight Stage), Damn Yankees, La Cage Aux Folles (SDMT), Grease, Follies, Oklahoma (Starlight Theatre, SD), Dames at Sea, Me and My Girl, Shenandoah, A Chorus Line (The Welk Theatre), Notable Credits: Eleanor: An American Love Story (Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C.), Nunsense (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Singin’ In the Rain (North Carolina Theatre), Grease, Best Little Whorehouse…, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Annie (Sacramento Music Circus), Grease (Arizona Light Opera). Christine gives special thanks to Sean Murray for inviting her to be his “Lady” in this beloved show. Big hugs to her boys, Jake and Damian.
David S. HumphreyDavid S. Humphrey
Sir Galahad/Black Knight/King of Swap CastleDavid is excited to be back at Cygnet. Credits include, National Tour: Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings. San Diego: The Invention of Love, A Little Night Music (Cygnet); The Secret Garden, Return to the Forbidden Planet (NVA); The Music Man, Oklahoma, Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings, Carousel (The Welk Resort Theatre); 9 to 5 The Musical (SDMT); MIXTAPE, Les Miserables, The 39 Steps, The Foreigner, The Secret Garden, Into The Woods (Lamb’s Players Theatre); Bleeding Kansas (Moxie Theatre); Guys and Dolls (Moonlight); Tom Foolery (NCRT); 1776, I Love You You’re Perfect…, Forever Plaid (San Diego CLO); Plaid Tidings (Broadway/San Diego); Forever Plaid (The Theatre in Old Town). Elsewhere: Forever Plaid (CLO South Bay – Ovation Nomination); Plaid Tidings (La Mirada); 1776 (Performance Riverside – Ovation Nomination). David is the original voice of Shadow the Hedgehog for the Sonic the Hedgehog video, and the voice of Jack Keane for the Jack Keane video game.
Lauren LongLauren Long
Female EnsembleLauren Long is thrilled to be making her debut performance at Cygnet Theatre. Past credits include My Fair Lady, Spamalot, 42nd Street (Moonlight Stage Productions), and Pajama Game (Starlight Theatre). She received her B.A. in Music from Pepperdine University and her M.A. in Education from National University. She currently works as a middle school math teacher.
Christine Hewitt
Christine was last seen at Cygnet in A Little Night Music. She is delighted to laugh her way through Spamalot, again, after having played the role last summer in Cygnet’s staged reading. 1st National Tour: Sunset Boulevard (Dir. Trevor Nunn, The Really Useful Company) San Diego: Tomfoolery (NCRT), Spamalot, All Shook Up, Titanic (Moonlight Stage), Damn Yankees, La Cage Aux Folles (SDMT), Grease, Follies, Oklahoma (Starlight Theatre, SD), Dames at Sea, Me and My Girl, Shenandoah, A Chorus Line (The Welk Theatre), Notable Credits: Eleanor: An American Love Story (Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C.), Nunsense (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Singin’ In the Rain (North Carolina Theatre), Grease, Best Little Whorehouse…, Man of La Mancha, My Fair Lady, Annie (Sacramento Music Circus), Grease (Arizona Light Opera). Christine gives special thanks to Sean Murray for inviting her to be his “Lady” in this beloved show. Big hugs to her boys, Jake and Damian.
David S. Humphrey
David is excited to be back at Cygnet. Credits include, National Tour: Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings. San Diego: The Invention of Love, A Little Night Music (Cygnet); The Secret Garden, Return to the Forbidden Planet (NVA); The Music Man, Oklahoma, Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings, Carousel (The Welk Resort Theatre); 9 to 5 The Musical (SDMT); MIXTAPE, Les Miserables, The 39 Steps, The Foreigner, The Secret Garden, Into The Woods (Lamb’s Players Theatre); Bleeding Kansas (Moxie Theatre); Guys and Dolls (Moonlight); Tom Foolery (NCRT); 1776, I Love You You’re Perfect…, Forever Plaid (San Diego CLO); Plaid Tidings (Broadway/San Diego); Forever Plaid (The Theatre in Old Town). Elsewhere: Forever Plaid (CLO South Bay – Ovation Nomination); Plaid Tidings (La Mirada); 1776 (Performance Riverside – Ovation Nomination). David is the original voice of Shadow the Hedgehog for the Sonic the Hedgehog video, and the voice of Jack Keane for the Jack Keane video game.
Lauren Long
Lauren Long is thrilled to be making her debut performance at Cygnet Theatre. Past credits include My Fair Lady, Spamalot, 42nd Street (Moonlight Stage Productions), and Pajama Game (Starlight Theatre). She received her B.A. in Music from Pepperdine University and her M.A. in Education from National University. She currently works as a middle school math teacher.
Anthony MethvinAnthony Methvin
Sir Bevedere/Mrs. Galahad/Concorde/Night of NiAnthony Methvin is making his debut at Cygnet as a performer. He is Producing Director for Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company and Artistic Associate at Diversionary Theatre. Local performances: Doug in Gutenberg! The Musical! and Lord John in The Elephant Man (Backyard Renaissance), Roger in A New Brain, Reed in Boys and Girls, and Kent in Harmony, Kansas (Diversionary). Director: Bachelorette (Backyard Renaissance), workshop of Who’s That, Gurl? and readings of The Harvest and Wolves (Diversionary) and Assistance (Backyard Renaissance). Co-Director: Tarrytown and Abundance with Fran Gercke (Backyard Renaissance). Director and Co-Adaptor: Live and Unleashed readings of Showgirls, Mommie Dearest, and Troll 2 (Backyard Renaissance). Assistant Director: Buyer & Cellar and Sense & Sensibility (Old Globe), Dogfight (Cygnet), Baby with the Bathwater (Diversionary), and Spring Awakening (Palomar College). Playwright: Bleed Like Me. You can follow him on Instagram @anthonymethvin.
Sean MurraySean Murray
King ArthurMr. Murray co-founded Cygnet Theatre in 2002 along with partner Bill Schmidt. Cygnet Theatre: The Legend of Georgia McBride, Animal Crackers, On the 20th Century,The Rocky Horror Show, Gypsy, The Vortex, Dogfight, My Fair Lady, Fool for Love, True West, Spring Awakening, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties, Company, Assassins, WCYG presents A Christmas Carol, Man of La Mancha, Dirty Blonde, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Our Town, Cabaret, The Tragedy of the Commons, The Norman Conquests, Private Lives, Sweeney Todd, It’s a Wonderful Life, Noises Off, Bed and Sofa ‘09, The History Boys, A Christmas Carol, A Little Night Music (SD Critic’s Award, Best Director), The Receptionist, The Invention of Love, Bed and Sofa ‘04 (SD Critic’s Award, Best Director, Best Musical Revival), Las Meninas, Escanaba in da Moonlight (SD Critic’s Circle, Set Design), The Book of Liz, Pageant, Bug, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, St. Nicholas, The Matchmaker, Desire Under the Elms, Santaland Diaries, Firebugs, Fully Committed, Arcadia, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Foxes, My Fair Lady. Elsewhere: North Coast Rep: The Elephant Man (Patté Award, Direction), Man of La Mancha, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties; Diversionary: Never the Sinner, Love! Valour! Compassion!. Education: University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA). In 2000, Sean was named one of San Diego Magazine’s “50 People to Watch” and in 2005 he was named Producer of the Year by the San Diego Critic’s Circle.
James SabaJames Saba
Sir Robin/1st Sentry/Brother Maynard/2nd GuardJames is pleased to return to Cygnet Theatre where he was last seen in The Coward Rep, for which he received a Craig Noel Award nomination. Other theatre credits include Travels with My Aunt (North Coast Rep), His Girl Friday and Boy (La Jolla Playhouse), The Kite Runner, (San Jose Rep, Arizona Theatre Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Cleveland Playhouse), Behind the Eye (Cincinnati Playhouse), Centennial Casting (Virginia Stage Company), A Christmas Carol (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Cymbeline and Travels With My Aunt (The Old Globe Theatre), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Cleveland Playhouse/San Jose Repertory Theatre) and 20 seasons at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. Television credits include Smash, 30 Rock, Law and Order: Criminal Intent and Conviction. James is Executive Director (and proud alumnus) of San Diego Junior Theatre, celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year!
Anthony Methvin
Anthony Methvin is making his debut at Cygnet as a performer. He is Producing Director for Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company and Artistic Associate at Diversionary Theatre. Local performances: Doug in Gutenberg! The Musical! and Lord John in The Elephant Man (Backyard Renaissance), Roger in A New Brain, Reed in Boys and Girls, and Kent in Harmony, Kansas (Diversionary). Director: Bachelorette (Backyard Renaissance), workshop of Who’s That, Gurl? and readings of The Harvest and Wolves (Diversionary) and Assistance (Backyard Renaissance). Co-Director: Tarrytown and Abundance with Fran Gercke (Backyard Renaissance). Director and Co-Adaptor: Live and Unleashed readings of Showgirls, Mommie Dearest, and Troll 2 (Backyard Renaissance). Assistant Director: Buyer & Cellar and Sense & Sensibility (Old Globe), Dogfight (Cygnet), Baby with the Bathwater (Diversionary), and Spring Awakening (Palomar College). Playwright: Bleed Like Me. You can follow him on Instagram @anthonymethvin.
Sean Murray
Mr. Murray co-founded Cygnet Theatre in 2002 along with partner Bill Schmidt. Cygnet Theatre: The Legend of Georgia McBride, Animal Crackers, On the 20th Century,The Rocky Horror Show, Gypsy, The Vortex, Dogfight, My Fair Lady, Fool for Love, True West, Spring Awakening, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties, Company, Assassins, WCYG presents A Christmas Carol, Man of La Mancha, Dirty Blonde, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Our Town, Cabaret, The Tragedy of the Commons, The Norman Conquests, Private Lives, Sweeney Todd, It’s a Wonderful Life, Noises Off, Bed and Sofa ‘09, The History Boys, A Christmas Carol, A Little Night Music (SD Critic’s Award, Best Director), The Receptionist, The Invention of Love, Bed and Sofa ‘04 (SD Critic’s Award, Best Director, Best Musical Revival), Las Meninas, Escanaba in da Moonlight (SD Critic’s Circle, Set Design), The Book of Liz, Pageant, Bug, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, St. Nicholas, The Matchmaker, Desire Under the Elms, Santaland Diaries, Firebugs, Fully Committed, Arcadia, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Foxes, My Fair Lady. Elsewhere: North Coast Rep: The Elephant Man (Patté Award, Direction), Man of La Mancha, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties; Diversionary: Never the Sinner, Love! Valour! Compassion!. Education: University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA). In 2000, Sean was named one of San Diego Magazine’s “50 People to Watch” and in 2005 he was named Producer of the Year by the San Diego Critic’s Circle.
James Saba
James is pleased to return to Cygnet Theatre where he was last seen in The Coward Rep, for which he received a Craig Noel Award nomination. Other theatre credits include Travels with My Aunt (North Coast Rep), His Girl Friday and Boy (La Jolla Playhouse), The Kite Runner, (San Jose Rep, Arizona Theatre Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville and Cleveland Playhouse), Behind the Eye (Cincinnati Playhouse), Centennial Casting (Virginia Stage Company), A Christmas Carol (Alabama Shakespeare Festival), Cymbeline and Travels With My Aunt (The Old Globe Theatre), Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Cleveland Playhouse/San Jose Repertory Theatre) and 20 seasons at Hope Summer Repertory Theatre. Television credits include Smash, 30 Rock, Law and Order: Criminal Intent and Conviction. James is Executive Director (and proud alumnus) of San Diego Junior Theatre, celebrating its 70th Anniversary this year!
Jonathan SangsterJonathan Sangster
Patsy/Mayor of FinlandJonathan Sangster is pleased as punch to be making his Cygnet Theatre debut! Recent credits include: National Tour: Boss Elf in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Regional: Malcolm MacGregor in The Full Monty, Billy Elliot, Rocky in Damn Yankees, Man 2 in First Date, Ragtime (SDMT), Ali Hakim in Oklahoma (New Village Arts, Craig Noel Award Nominee), Spring Awakening, Urinetown (The Barn Stage Company), Seussical the Musical Starring Cathy Rigby (3D Theatricals) and Grease (Welk Resorts Theatre). Much love and endless thanks to family and friends both near and far, Nicole and FSE, Sir Sean Murray, as well as everyone at Cygnet, and of course, you, the audience, for continuing to support live theatre! Keep looking on that bright side of life friends! Instagram:@jonnysang
Janissa SaracinoJanissa Saracino
Female EnsembleJanissa Rose is thrilled to be making her Cygnet debut! Thank you for sharing a magical evening with us! Recent credits: Seacoast Rep’s In The Heights (Carla) White Christmas (MTW) Moonlight Amphitheater’s In The Heights and Aida. Other selected credits: The Producers, 42nd St, 9 To 5 (SDMT), West Side Story (Lambs), The Oldest Boy (San Diego Rep) and Riverside Repertory’s West Side Story (Rosalia/Fight Choreographer) and Spring Awakening (Thea). Graduate from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Theatre. Thank you friends, family and this magical cast and crew for all of your love and support!
Kaleb ScottKaleb Scott
UnderstudyKaleb is excited to debut at Cygnet Theatre with several swing tracks for Spamalot. Singer, dancer, actor and choreographer seen internationally. Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate), The Wiz (Scarecrow), Brigadoon (Charlie), Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo), The Boy Friend (Bobby), La Cage Aux Folles (Monique), 7 Brides … (Benjamin), The Producers (Scott, Donald), Oliver! (Oliver), 9 to 5, White Christmas, Call Me Madam, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, Show Boat, Anything Goes, Fiddler …, 42nd St., Peter Pan, My One and Only, Me and My Gal, Singing in the Rain, Carousel, Where’s Charley?, How To Succeed …, Mary Poppins, Evita, etc. Thank you to all involved! Big Love!
Jonathan Sangster
Jonathan Sangster is pleased as punch to be making his Cygnet Theatre debut! Recent credits include: National Tour: Boss Elf in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Regional: Malcolm MacGregor in The Full Monty, Billy Elliot, Rocky in Damn Yankees, Man 2 in First Date, Ragtime (SDMT), Ali Hakim in Oklahoma (New Village Arts, Craig Noel Award Nominee), Spring Awakening, Urinetown (The Barn Stage Company), Seussical the Musical Starring Cathy Rigby (3D Theatricals) and Grease (Welk Resorts Theatre). Much love and endless thanks to family and friends both near and far, Nicole and FSE, Sir Sean Murray, as well as everyone at Cygnet, and of course, you, the audience, for continuing to support live theatre! Keep looking on that bright side of life friends! Instagram:@jonnysang
Janissa Saracino
Janissa Rose is thrilled to be making her Cygnet debut! Thank you for sharing a magical evening with us! Recent credits: Seacoast Rep’s In The Heights (Carla) White Christmas (MTW) Moonlight Amphitheater’s In The Heights and Aida. Other selected credits: The Producers, 42nd St, 9 To 5 (SDMT), West Side Story (Lambs), The Oldest Boy (San Diego Rep) and Riverside Repertory’s West Side Story (Rosalia/Fight Choreographer) and Spring Awakening (Thea). Graduate from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Theatre. Thank you friends, family and this magical cast and crew for all of your love and support!
Kaleb Scott
Kaleb is excited to debut at Cygnet Theatre with several swing tracks for Spamalot. Singer, dancer, actor and choreographer seen internationally. Jesus Christ Superstar (Pontius Pilate), The Wiz (Scarecrow), Brigadoon (Charlie), Bye Bye Birdie (Hugo), The Boy Friend (Bobby), La Cage Aux Folles (Monique), 7 Brides … (Benjamin), The Producers (Scott, Donald), Oliver! (Oliver), 9 to 5, White Christmas, Call Me Madam, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, Show Boat, Anything Goes, Fiddler …, 42nd St., Peter Pan, My One and Only, Me and My Gal, Singing in the Rain, Carousel, Where’s Charley?, How To Succeed …, Mary Poppins, Evita, etc. Thank you to all involved! Big Love!
E.Y. WashingtonE.Y. Washington
EnsembleE.Y. Washington is thrilled to be returning to Cygnet and Monty Python’s Spamalot. His fondest theatrical credits include Ensemble in Candlelight’s Ragtime, Mr. Fogg in Cygnet’s Sweeney Todd, Cliff in Moonlight’s Sunset Blvd., Thomas in Candlelight’s Jesus Christ Superstar, and Ensemble in S.D.M.T.’s The Producers. E.Y. would like to thank Sean, Terry, and Katie for their encouragement and support; Sean and Craig for providing an opportunity to tell this fantastic story; and the cast and crew for their clever, hilarious, and consistent work. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh; humor is the ovum of dissent. eywashington.com
Evan WhiteEvan White
Sir Lancelot/2nd SentryEvan White is ecstatic for his debut with Cygnet Theater! San Diego credits include: South Pacific (San Diego Musical Theater), Sunset Blvd, Titanic, The Musical, and Peter Pan (Moonlight Amphitheater), The Maderati (Old Globe/USD), The Hunchback of Notredame (La Jolla Playhouse), and Rigoletto (Pacific Lyric Association). Other San Diego favorites: Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Shrek (Shrek), and Les Miserables (Jean Val Jean). Thank you to my girls Kristin and Finnley, and the rest of my family for their immeasurable love.
E.Y. Washington
E.Y. Washington is thrilled to be returning to Cygnet and Monty Python’s Spamalot. His fondest theatrical credits include Ensemble in Candlelight’s Ragtime, Mr. Fogg in Cygnet’s Sweeney Todd, Cliff in Moonlight’s Sunset Blvd., Thomas in Candlelight’s Jesus Christ Superstar, and Ensemble in S.D.M.T.’s The Producers. E.Y. would like to thank Sean, Terry, and Katie for their encouragement and support; Sean and Craig for providing an opportunity to tell this fantastic story; and the cast and crew for their clever, hilarious, and consistent work. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh; humor is the ovum of dissent. eywashington.com
Evan White
Evan White is ecstatic for his debut with Cygnet Theater! San Diego credits include: South Pacific (San Diego Musical Theater), Sunset Blvd, Titanic, The Musical, and Peter Pan (Moonlight Amphitheater), The Maderati (Old Globe/USD), The Hunchback of Notredame (La Jolla Playhouse), and Rigoletto (Pacific Lyric Association). Other San Diego favorites: Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Shrek (Shrek), and Les Miserables (Jean Val Jean). Thank you to my girls Kristin and Finnley, and the rest of my family for their immeasurable love.
Creative Team
Katie Whalley Banville
Previously at Cygnet: A Christmas Carol (Choreographer), Spring Awakening (Asst. Choreographer), Gypsy (June / Asst. Choreographer), Company (April / Asst. Choreographer), My Fair Lady (Ensemble / Asst. Choreographer), Man of La Mancha, Parade, Cabaret. Regional choreography credits: San Diego Rep – Beachtown; Backyard Renaissance – Tarrytown (World Premiere), Gutenberg! The Musical!; San Diego State University – Company; Grossmont College – Lucky Stiff, Cinderella, 80 Days; The Old Globe –A Doll’s House (Movement Coordinator). MFA Musical Theatre, San Diego State University; BFA, Illinois Wesleyan University. www.katiebanville.com
Craig Campbell
In addition to serving as Cygnet’s Production Manager, his Stage Mgmt. credits here include; The Legend of Georgia McBride, Animal Crackers, On the Twentieth Century; August Wilson Rep; Seven Guitars & King Hedley II; Hay Fever & The Vortex. Other local area credits include: Damn Yankees, White Christmas, 42nd Street, La Cage aux Folles, West Side Story (SDMT); Peter Pan & The Music Man (Moonlight) The Tallest Tree in the Forest, Kingdom City & The Who and the What (La Jolla Playhouse). National tours: Forever Plaid, Guys & Dolls, and All Shook Up. Prior to life in San Diego, Craig is an Emmy Award winning Producer on various home make over shows including; “Clean House”, “Room-Mate Wars”, “Over Your Head” and “The Amanda’s”.
Sean Fanning
Sean is a Southern California based scenic designer and Resident Artist of Cygnet, where he has designed over twenty productions including The Wind and the Breeze, A Little Night Music, The Last Wife, The Legend of Georgia McBride, Animal Crackers, Shockheaded Peter, On the 20th Century, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II, Gypsy, Dogfight, Hay Fever, The Vortex, The Whale, Sons of the Prophet, Pageant, Maple & Vine, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties, Parade, and many more. Elsewhere: Full Gallop (Craig Noel Award Nomination), A Doll’s House, Plaid Tidings, Kingdom (The Old Globe); Manifest Destinitis, The Oldest Boy, Honky, In the Heights, (San Diego Repertory Theatre); My Mañana Comes (Marin Theatre Company); Brownsville Song (Moxie Theatre); Now or Later, the World Premiere of The Boy Who Danced on Air (Diversionary Theatre); West Side Story (San Diego Musical Theatre); The Improv at Harrah’s and Menopause The Musical (Harrah’s Las Vegas). He holds an M.F.A. in Scenic Design from San Diego State University. See more of his work at www.seanfanningdesigns.com.
Peter Herman
Cygnet Theatre: Costumes and Wig/Makeup Design for Shakespeare’s R&J, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Wigs/Makeup Design for The Last Wife, Shockheaded Peter, On the 20th Century, Bad Jews, Seven Guitars, King Hedley II, Gypsy, Stupid F**king Bird, The Rocky Horror Show, When the Rain Stops Falling, Hay Fever, The Vortex, Dogfight, My Fair Lady, Sons of the Prophet, Pageant, Fool for Love, True West, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, Spring Awakening, Maple and Vine, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties, Company, Assassins, A Christmas Carol, Gem of the Ocean, Mistakes Were Made, Man of La Mancha, Dirty Blonde, Parade, A Behanding in Spokane, The Glass Menagerie, Little Shop of Horrors, Our Town, Cabaret, The Norman Conquests, Private Lives, Sweeney Todd. Elsewhere: Peter has designed hair and wigs for over 300 productions, including the La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Rep, San Diego Opera and Disneyland. Peter currently teaches wig and makeup at SDSU.
Matt Lescault-Wood
Matt Lescault-Wood is excited to be back at Cygnet. Previous credits include; Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, A Behanding In Spokane, Man of La Mancha, Assassins, Company, Spring Awakening, Pageant, True West, Fool For Love, Sons of the Prophet, My Fair Lady, Shockheaded Peter (Cygnet); Eurydice [2010 San Diego Critics Circle Nominee], Dead Man’s Cell Phone, Hickorydickory, ENRON, Eternally Bad, The Kid Thing, Bliss (Moxie); Evita, Roz and Ray, Hand To God; Black Pearl Sings, Beachtown (San Diego REP); Lizard Boy; The Moors, The Loneliest Girl In The World (Diversionary); Seascape, Stage Kiss, Lord of The Flies, Big River (New Village Arts); Henry V [2014 San Diego Critics Circle Nominee] (New Fortune); MixTape [2015] (Lambs). Matt has a Degree in Theatrical Design and Technology from SDSU.
Blake McCarty
Blake is thrilled to be back after designing projections for The Rocky Horror Show last season. Local designs include Sunday in the Park with George (Ion Theatre); American Rhythm and Oz (Lamb’s Players); and God of Carnage and Return to Forbidden Planet (New Village Arts). Blake’s work has also been seen in New York at Dixon Place, New Victory Theater, 3-Legged Dog, La Mama E.T.C., and MCC Theater. In addition to his work as an artist, Blake facilitates educational programming for The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Junior Theatre, and San Diego Film Festival. He holds a BFA in Film & Television and an MA in Educational Theatre, both from New York University.
Sean Murray
Mr. Murray co-founded Cygnet Theatre in 2002 along with partner Bill Schmidt. Cygnet Theatre: The Legend of Georgia McBride, Animal Crackers, On the 20th Century,The Rocky Horror Show, Gypsy, The Vortex, Dogfight, My Fair Lady, Fool for Love, True West, Spring Awakening, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties, Company, Assassins, WCYG presents A Christmas Carol, Man of La Mancha, Dirty Blonde, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Our Town, Cabaret, The Tragedy of the Commons, The Norman Conquests, Private Lives, Sweeney Todd, It’s a Wonderful Life, Noises Off, Bed and Sofa ‘09, The History Boys, A Christmas Carol, A Little Night Music (SD Critic’s Award, Best Director), The Receptionist, The Invention of Love, Bed and Sofa ‘04 (SD Critic’s Award, Best Director, Best Musical Revival), Las Meninas, Escanaba in da Moonlight (SD Critic’s Circle, Set Design), The Book of Liz, Pageant, Bug, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, St. Nicholas, The Matchmaker, Desire Under the Elms, Santaland Diaries, Firebugs, Fully Committed, Arcadia, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Little Foxes, My Fair Lady. Elsewhere: North Coast Rep: The Elephant Man (Patté Award, Direction), Man of La Mancha, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties; Diversionary: Never the Sinner, Love! Valour! Compassion!. Education: University of North Carolina School of the Arts (BFA). In 2000, Sean was named one of San Diego Magazine’s “50 People to Watch” and in 2005 he was named Producer of the Year by the San Diego Critic’s Circle.
Terry O'Donnell
Dr. O’Donnell has served as musical director, conductor, or pianist for regional theatres including Cygnet Theatre, the Old Globe Theatre, Moonlight Stage Productions, “Starlight Musical Theatre” San Diego CLO, Theatre in Old Town, Welk Resort Theatre, and La Jolla Playhouse. Selected musical direction: A Little Night Music, Animal Crackers, On the 20th Century, Gypsy, Spring Awakening, The Who’s Tommy, Follies, Crazy for You, Little Women, Beehive (Drama-Logue Award for musical direction), Forbidden Broadway (with national company), Assassins, Triumph of Love, Song of Singapore, Master Class, Bat Boy, Honk!, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Legally Blonde and five years with Forever Plaid. Dr. O’Donnell is Professor Emeritus of Music and Theatre at San Diego State University (1973-2008). He is a founding faculty member of the award-winning SDSU Master of Fine Arts Musical Theatre degree program. He is Board of Trustees Immediate Past President for Young Audiences of San Diego.
Chris Rynne
Cygnet Theatre: Design and installation of lighting system for the original Cygnet space in Rolando, A Little Night Music, The Last Wife, Shockheaded Peter, On the Twentieth Century, Gypsy, The Rocky Horror Show, When the Rain Stops Falling, Dogfight, My Fair Lady, Sons of the Prophet, Spring Awakening, The Importance of Being Earnest, Travesties, Company, Assassins, Gem of the Ocean, Parade, Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2003). Off-Broadway: The Pianist of Willesden Lane. His other credits include The Old Globe, Geffen Playhouse, San Diego Opera, South Coast Repertory Theatre, Madison Opera, Pasadena Playhouse, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Michigan Opera Theatre, Berkeley Rep, Cleveland Playhouse, Hartford Stage, San Diego Musical Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Houston Grand Opera, Diversionary Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, and Starlight Theatre. Chris also designs lighting for museum exhibitions, special events, architectural features, and lighting systems for new venues.
Friday Forum
- Jul 6th @ 8:00PMTheatre on Tap
- Jul 6th @ 7:00PM
Join Cygnet and Deft Brewing for Theatre on Tap! Enjoy a pre-show beer tasting, and mix and mingle with other craft beer lovers. The complimentary tasting begins at 7:00 pm, followed by an 8:00 pm performance. A theatre ticket for the evening's show is required to attend. Must be 21 to partake.Designer Showcase
- Jul 10th @ 6:30PMOut Night @ Cygnet
- Jul 11th @ 6:30PM
Cygnet is proud to present an evening for our theatre loving friends in the LGBTQIA community. Enjoy a pre-show mixer before the performance on Cygnet's beautiful Elaine Lipinsky Patio. Everyone is welcome! A theatre ticket for the evening's performance is required to attend. Spikedsicles will be giving away samples of alcohol ice pops for those 21+.
June 2018