On Stage by Jesse Folks Photography

10/21/2020

“Amor Perdido/Lost Love” was produced by the Station Theatre between March 5 and 8, 2020. The stories by Tennessee Williams were Adapted and Directed by Tom Mitchell. The Original Music was by Scott Knier. The cast included Gary Ambler, Chloe Cosgrove, Jordan Coughtry, Joi Hoffsommer, Scott Knier, and Nisi Sturgis. The production team included Chloe Cosgrove (Assistant Director), Kaetlyn Allen (Stage Manager), and Melissa Hall (Costume Design). The production photos were taken by Jesse Folks.

10/21/2020

“I Hate Hamlet” was produced at the Station Theatre between February 13 and 29, 2020. The production was directed by KT Burke. The cast included Misty Eve Martin, Andrew Simek, Madelyn Childress, Mary Rose Cottingham, Kevin Wickart, and Jace Jamison. The design staff was Graham Louthan (Set Design), Konrad Cilokosz (Lighting Design), Sheri Doyle (Costume Design), Cindy Havice (Properties Design), and Noah Scott Larson (Sound Design). The Assistant Director was Shawn Rodriguez, Fight Choreographer was Danny Yoerges, Intimacy Director was Anastasia Kasimnos and the Stage Manager was Gabby Burno.

Production photos were taken by Jesse Folks.

10/21/2020

“The Moors” was produced at the Station Theatre between January 16 and February 1, 2020. The production was directed by Mathew Green. The cast included Joi Hoffsommer, Kimmy Schofield, Mindy Smith, Lindsey Gates-Markel, Matt Hester, and Emaline Johnson. The design staff included Niccole Powers (Scenic Design), Chase Powers (Scenic Design Asst), Jenni Therrien (Scenic Paint), Nicholas Shaw (Lighting Design), Susan Curtis (Costume Design), and Linda Evans (Props). The Stage Manager was Yen Vi Green and the Music Coaches were Hannah Yonan and Tommy Howie. Production photos were taken by Jesse Folks.

10/21/2020

“It’s a Wonderful Life: Live on the Air!” was produced at the Station Theatre between December 5 and 21, 2019. The production was adapted and directed by Ed Pierce. The Music Director was Cheryl Forest Morganson. The cast included Katie Baldwin Prosise, David Butler, Pam Christman, Chelsea Collier, Jake Carl Fava, Joi Hoffsommer, David Katz, Dave Krostal, David Laker, and John Tilford. The design staff included Jadon Peck (Set Construction), John Tilford (Sound Effects Artist), Brian Hagy (Lighting Design), Susan Curtis (Costume Design), Kate Grueneberg (Props), and Larry Gates II (Recorded Sound). The Stage Manager was Kendall Johnson and the Assistant Stage Manager was Melissa Goldman.

Production photos were taken by Jesse Folks.

10/21/2020

“The Realistic Joneses” was produced at the Station Theatre in Urbana, IL between October 31 and November 16, 2019. The production was directed by Deb Richardson. The cast included Gary Ambler, Barbara Evans, Jeremiah Lowry, and Lindsey Gates-Markel. The creative staff included Niccole Powers (Set Design), Brian Hagy (Lighting Design), Ellen Strauser (Costume Design), Strelle Wang (Props), and Austin Fuoss (Sound Design). The Stage Manager was Courtney Tamimie. Production photos were taken by Jesse Folks.

10/21/2020

“Farinelli and the King” was produced at the Station Theatre in Urbana, IL between October 3 and 19, 2019. The production was directed by Tania Arazi Coambs. The cast included James Hevel, Aaron Miller, Cara Maurizi, Rodney Woodworth, Todd Knabusch, David Heckman, Jimmy Ladd, Dewayne Coambs, and Dr. Chia-ying Chan as the Musician.

The creative staff included Yvonne Tessman (Scenic Design), Brianna Malotke (Costume Design), Brian Hagy (Lighting Design), Austin Fuoss-Feinberg (Sound Design), and Gabby Bruno/Linda Evans/Yvonne Tessman (Properties). The Stage Manager was Gabby Bruno, Fight Choreographer/Intimacy Coach was Anastasia Kasimos, Movement Specialist was Philip Johnston, Dialect Coach was Joi Hoffsommer, and Musical Coach was Larisa Chasinov.

Production photos were taken by Jesse Folks.

12/06/2019

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to photograph the final dress rehearsal of It's a Wonderful Life: Live on the Air! at the Station Theatre. It is currently in performance until December 21st. Find out more information, including how to make your reservation at Facebook event or at www.stationtheatre.com. The Celebration Company at The Station Theatre

06/16/2019

"Marisol", Station Theatre, 3-2019.

"Marisol" was in production from March 20–April 6, 2019 by the Station Theatre in Urbana, IL. The production was directed by Jace Jamison. The cast included Melody Contreras, Laura Alcantara, Ryan Yapp, Dominique Allen, Meaguell Gaines, Jess Schlipf, Matt Mayer, Dylan Heck, Kat Fuenty, Heather Gardewine, Ray Watson, and the voice of Mike Prosise. Design staff included Jon C. Leroy (Scenic), Brian Hagy (Lighting), Anastasia Bishop-Schneider (Costumes), Mantis Toboggan (Props) and Ryan Fleming (Special FX Makeup). The Fight Choreographer was Ryan Fleming, Assistant Director was Ashton Goodly, and the Stage Manager was Todd Da’Maniac. Production photos by Jesse Folks.

"Marisol" was in production from March 20–April 6, 2019 by the Station Theatre in Urbana, IL. The production was directed by Jace Jamison. The cast included Melody Contreras, Laura Alcantara, Ryan Yapp, Dominique Allen, Meaguell Gaines, Jess Schlipf, Matt Mayer, Dylan Heck, Kat Fuenty, Heather Gardewine, Ray Watson, and the voice of Mike Prosise. Design staff included Jon C. Leroy (Scenic), Brian Hagy (Lighting), Anastasia Bishop-Schneider (Costumes), Mantis Toboggan (Props) and Ryan Fleming (Special FX Makeup). The Fight Choreographer was Ryan Fleming, Assistant Director was Ashton Goodly, and the Stage Manager was Todd Da’Maniac. Production photos by Jesse Folks.

03/29/2019

A Doll's House, Part 2 was in production from February 21 - March 9, 2019 by The Station Theatre in Urbana, IL. The production was directed by Rick Orr. The show starred Cara Maurizi, Barbara Ridenour, Gary Ambler, and Lindsey Gates-Markel. Design staff include Jadon Peck (Scenic), Nick Shaw (Lights), and Sheri Doyle (Costume). Photos by Jesse Folks.

02/11/2019

The Women of Lockerbie was in production from January 17 - February 2, 2019 by The Station Theatre in Urbana, IL. The production was directed by Mathew Green. The show starred Mindy Smith, Lincoln Machula, Barbara Evans, Mary Rose Cottingham, Heather Gardewine, Jordan Needham, and Eric Schacht.

Photos by Jesse Folks.

12/18/2018

Mamma Mia was in production from November 29 - December 15, 2018 by The Station Theatre in Urbana, IL. The production was directed by Katie Burke, with Music Direction by Noah Scott Larson, and Choreography by Whitney Havice. The show starred Hannah Yonan, Dani Brown, Ashley Giberson, Suzy Goben, Jenny Gleason, Renae Wilson, Matt Weaver, Remy Saymiknh, Terron Miller, David Heckman, Peter Barrett, Kevin Wickart, Jace Jamison, Parker Evans, Melissa Goldman, and Janhavi Kolhe. Design staff include Emma St. John (Scenic Charge), Konrad Ciolkosz (Lights), Sheri Doyle (Costume), and Cynthia Havice (Props). Photos by Jesse Folks.