A message from the Artistic Director

Welcome to another Drunken Owl Theatre production! Thank God for art, and for this project. My typical day starts with a heavy dose of the news, and it often takes me until rehearsal at 7:00 pm to put on a positive attitude. By the time I’m heading home after rehearsal, I’m glowing with the joy of collaboration and creativity.

We’ve settled into a rotation of three productions a year, in May, September and January. Our grass roots project continues to grow: on May 31 we head north to spread the DOT word in Concrete, WA, and in the autumn we hope to bring a show to a bigger stage in Seattle; please stay tuned.

And please keep coming! Our monthly readings continue on the third Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm (with the exception of June this year, when we’ll take a break.) Thanks for your support of the performing arts.

Kevin Finnney

Music by the Unsung Trio

“Grunions” by Barbara Lindsay

A couple stands on the beach late at night to see the running of the grunion.  As they wait, they discover isolation, disillusionment, and the intimacy which comes from accepting everyday life.

Augie – Jeremy Raddick

Carla – Christina Williams

Poetry by Ogden Nash and Kevin Finney

“The Jelly Jam” by Miriam BC Tobin

Marmalade sales have skyrocketed overnight! There are riots in the streets! Fear spreads like jam on toast. Which side will you choose?

Guy – Jeremy Raddick

Ace – Adrian Cerrato

Sherbert – Jillian Faulk

Newspaper Boy, Official Government Official,

General You – Christina Williams

Intermission

Music by the Unsung Trio

“The Minimalists” by Anna Tatelman

Riley and Cameron bond over their shared (or so they think) minimalist philosophy.

Riley – Jillian Faulk

Cameron – Adrian Cerrato

“Never Too Late” by Eric Thompson and Kevin Finney

Who are we? What do we leave behind? How many chances does each of us get to become the person we want to be?

Brian – Jeremy Raddick

Natalie – Christina Williams

Adam – Adrian Cerrato

Dylan – Jillian Faulk

Scene 1: A park bench

Scene 2: A Las Vegas hotel, 20 years earlier

Scene 3: A funeral home

Music by The Unsung Trio

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Our Company:

Alex Anderson (she/her; Sound and Lights Operator)
Alex is a musician, teacher, sound engineer, and PNW lifer. She has been gigging locally for the better part of 15 years, most recently in the bands Floral Tattoo and Look at the Bones.

Adrian Cerrato (actor) was previously seen at the Drunken Owl for a reading of Sole as Alex and Almost Dead Man as Dan (the almost dead man). His other roles in Seattle include Jim in Winter Solstice and Reindeer Two in Love on a Winters Wind. Adrian received his BA in Drama from the University of Washington.

Jillian Faulk (actress) is excited to be working with Drunken Owl theatre again! You may have seen her on other stages around the PNW, including Second Story Rep, West of Lenin, or Valley Center Stage. She would like to thank her friends, family, and Anthony.

Big thanks to Mike Hickey…

…and Pamela Hobart Carter for painting sets.

As a young man, Kevin Finney (Artistic Director, playwright, poet, singer, emcee, troublemaker) acted in summer stock on the East Coast. He was John Ritter’s stand-in in the film “Real Men,” and had a song and dance gig in a Japanese amusement park. In the Seattle area, he’s acted at ArtsWest, Burien Actors Theatre, and As If Theatre in Kenmore. Since 2018 most of his creative energy has gone into directing Drunken Owl Theatre.

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Stacey Hansen (Sound Design, Contributor of Calm and Competence) is super excited to be working For The Sixth Time! with Drunken Owl Theatre. A Seattle native, she has stage managed more shows than she can count on her fingers and toes, and for more years than is polite to ask. Thanks to Kevin for asking me back, and to this fabulous cast for sharing this lovely artistic ride with them.

Henry Hossner is honored to be making his debut as stage manager for DOT’s May Production. Hossner graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s of Music with a Minor in Theater. Past experience includes ‘Rigoletto,’ ‘Le Nozze do Figaro,’ ‘Romeo et Juilette,’ and ‘Otello’ with Vashon Opera and ‘The Tacoma Method’ and ‘La Boheme’ with Tacoma Opera.

Barbara Lindsay (playwright)’s first full length play, FREE, won the NY Drama League’s 1989 Playwriting Competition and was given its premiere production in London oin 1991. Since then there have been more than 400 national and international productions of my plays and monologues in 35 States, 13 countries, and on every continent except Antarctica. I am happy to once again have a play performed by Drunken Owl Theatre. Thanks, Kevin!

Jeremy Radick (actor) is psyched to be back with his friends at Drunken Owl once again!! He was most recently seen as Father Flynn in Doubt: A Parable (Second Story Rep) and as Bill Bones/Capt. Smollett in Treasure Island (Valley Center Stage). Other recent Seattle appearances include the “Kenmore Quickies” festival (As If Theatre), and in the Gregory and Broadway World Award-nominated The Plague Master General (Blue Hour Theatre).

Jeremy has also directed Lear 1×3 (Baker Theatre Workshop) and Merchant of Venice: The Musical (Amaranth Turtle Stages).

Jeremy would like to thank the entire company, plus his incredible kiddos Axel and Bowie.

Anna Tatelman (playwright, she/her) is honored to have Drunken Owl produce the world premiere of “The Minimalists.”  Previous plays at Drunken Owl include “More,” “Patience Waits for a Spark,” and “Bear Baiting.” You may have also seen her work at theatres like As If, Infinity Box, and Aspire Rep. Recent accolades include being named a semi-finalist for ACT’s New Works Northwest Festival, getting accepted into the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, and having a play published in ProPlay. www.annatatelman.com

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The Unsung Trio

Eric Thompson (Musical Director, playwright, guitar) has been writing and performing music since he was in high school. His first project “Manic + Organic” was hailed upon its release as  “a promising debut that harkens back to Gram Parsons and the Cosmic California Country sounds of the Flying Burrito Brothers” and is being made available for the first time ever on vinyl to mark its 25th anniversary. “Never Too Late,” co-written with Kevin Finney, is his first credited play and he is honored to have it included as part of this Drunken Owl production.

Damian Bradley (harmonica) and Max Nachlinger (dobro) are steeped in the blues, Americana and heritage music traditions- and both have extensive musical experience in their background. When not lending their talents to the Drunken Owl Theatre, they can be heard around Seattle playing in various projects including Undercover Cowboys and Leatherwood & Co. “Days of Wine and Whimsy” marks their 3rd Drunken Owl appearance.

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Miriam BC Tobin (she|her) is a Seattle-based playwright, theatre artist, and educator. She has performed on stages and taught drama across the US and Europe. Honors include a Hedgebrook residency, PEN Writing Scholarship, and London Dramatic Academy Fellowship. Miriam also runs SCRiB LAB, a playwriting organization aimed at community. www.mirbct.com

By night Carolann Voltarel has been making costumes and doing consume design for plays and film for the past 22 years.  By day she uses her sewing expertise to teach classes at Everett Quality Sewing and Vacuum. 

Christina Williams (actress) is truly grateful to be returning to the DOT stage!  She was most recently seen in the last two Woodinville Rep shows (Silent Sky & Deathtrap).  Other favorite roles include Marie-Antoinette (The Revolutionists) and Veronica (God of Carnage).  Christina also dabbles in film and voice overs. When she’s not acting, you will find her watching Turner Classic Movies or The Golden Girls.  Much love to her best friend & husband, Drake.  IG: @fiveninegal

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