WATER BY THE SPOONFUL - Pittsburgh Playhouse
Steven Breese, Artistic DirectorDrew Martorella, Managing DirectorKim Martin, General Manager/ProducerAntonio Colaruotolo, Associate ProducerWATER BY THE SPOONFULBy Quiara Alegria HudesDirected by Christie VelaScenic DesignRose EganLighting DesignHope DebeliusSound DesignSteve ShapiroAssistant Director/DramaturgMichael Korth MatheyAssistant DirectorStage ManagerRaecine SingletarySarah FischProduction ManagerJames Ogden IIVideographersKristi Jan Hoover, Mickey MillerNovember 18 – November 22, 2020pittsburghplayhouse.comWATER BY THE SPOONFUL was originally commissioned by Hartford StageMichael Wilson, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing DirectorThrough the AETNA New Voices Fellowship ProgramWorld Premiere ProductionPresented by Hartford Stage October 28, 2011Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing DirectorNew York Premiere Produced by Second Stage Theatre, New York, 2013Carole Rothman, Artistic DirectorSPECIAL NOTE ON SONGS AND RECORDINGS For performances of copyrighted songs, arrangements or recordings mentionedin this Play, the permission of the copyright owner(s) must be obtained. Other songs, arrangements or recordings may besubstituted provided permission from the copyright owner(s) of such songs, arrangements or recordings is obtained; or songs,arrangements or recordings in the public domain may be substituted.
DIRECTOR’S NOTESThere is much to be said about Quiara Alegría Hudes’ Water by the Spoonful. At facevalue, it is a 2012 Pulitzer Prize Winner, a script that is second in succession to a trilogy ofplays, and -- most of all -- a testament to Latinx storytelling. But it is with skillful writingand free jazz that we find the truth at hand in this play: dissonance. Though indicated as amusical phenomenon, dissonance is the underbelly for the structure, characters, andrelationships of this piece:We witness dissonance in structure through the split scenes and overlapping of physicaland cyber spaces;We witness dissonance in relationships through the tension of opposite archetypes;We witness dissonance in characters through the intersection of personal goals andfamilial duty;It is these elements that Hudes employs to cause a strain in this story, much likeColtrane’s “A Love Supreme.”Dissonance is not just present in this play, but it is also omnipresent in all the spacesbeyond these pages. The first moments of rehearsal halls turned Zoom calls and roundtable meetings turned email threads provided us a rare opportunity: Working as anensemble but in complete isolation -- a very dissonant process. Moreover, combining filmand theatre was a recipe for conflict. But rather than run away from this rivalry, we choseto embrace it. Often the quote that has been repeatedly echoed in this process is “themore you run away from something, the more it catches up to you.” And much like thecharacter’s journeys in this show, we are recovering. This show and this audience arehelping each other through tragedy and loss in hopes of sharing a triumphant reunion inthe future. But the dissonance will have to do for now, and perhaps leaning into it is allwe need.-Michael Korth Mathey
CASTElliot OrtizJoshua LeonYazmin OrtizZoe GonzalezOdessa OrtizAshlyn PrietoChutes & LaddersTim JudahOrangutanLizzy LiuFountainheadMason DowdGhost/Professor Aman/PolicemanAdam KatzTrigger WarningStrong Language, Drug Addiction, PTSD, Death*This DIGITAL PRODUCTION is protected by the copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries.Unauthorized duplication, copyright or use of all or part of this DIGITAL PRODUCTION may result in civil liabilityand/or criminal prosecution in accordance with applicable laws.
CAST BIOSMASON DOWD (Fountainhead) is a sophomore acting major at Point Park University andis very excited to be making his Pittsburgh Playhouse debut, virtually. He is originally fromthe Pittsburgh area and has previously worked on productions locally at the Little LakeTheatre and South Park Theatre. He can’t wait to help tell this beautiful story by QuiaraAlegría Hudes. He would like to thank his grandfather for always supporting him and forpassing down a very cool middle name to him.ZOE GONZALEZ (Yazmin Ortiz) is very excited to be making her socially distanced debut asa performer at Point Park! Zoe is a sophomore musical theatre major and is very gratefulto be in the great city of Pittsburgh alongside this very talented, very intelligent group ofartists. She hopes you enjoy the show!TIM JUDAH (Chutes & Ladders) is ecstatic to be making his mainstage return at Point ParkUniversity! He is very excited for you to watch him portray the legendary Chutes andLadders. Some of his previous roles consisted of Drummer in Vinegar Tom, Jackie in TheMotherf***er with the Hat, and Bro in Good Grief. He wants to thank his friends andfamily for believing in him and giving him the motivation to always be better than the daybefore. He also wants to thank John Legend and Drake for being his distant mentors.Enjoy the show!ADAM KATZ (Ghost/Prof. Aman/Policeman) This is Adam Katz’s debut with Point ParkUniversity and the lovely Pittsburgh Playhouse. Prior to this production, Adam had onlyperformed with one other professional company (a production of Hookman, by LaurenYee, with A.C.T.). Over the years of his involvement in the theatrical world, however, hehas studied across the country and around the world, gathering experience and insight tobe put toward his upcoming career. Adam cannot wait to share all that he has learnedwith you in this amazing virtual production of Water by the Spoonful, by Quiara AlegríaHudes.JOSHUA LEON (Elliot Ortiz) is a senior at Point Park University. He is excited to be a partof the cast and team of Water by the Spoonful. This is not only his Point Park UniversityConservatory debut, but his first show amongst new mediums in creating theatre. Hewishes good health and love to you and your families and hopes you enjoy the show.
LIZZY LIU (Orangutan) is a second-year theatre arts major. She is excited to be a part ofher first show at Point Park and gives many thanks to the amazing cast and crew. Lizzy is aGeorgia native and off stage she enjoys hiking, writing, singing, and painting. She hopeseveryone can stay safe and enjoy the show.ASHLYN PRIETO (Odessa Ortiz) is excited to be joining the Pittsburgh Playhouse virtualseason. She is a senior musical theatre major. Her past Pittsburgh Playhouse creditsinclude, #13 in The Wolves, Edward Ashbrook in Coram Boy, and Crackhead in Tina, a partof the Raymond Laine One Act Festival. She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, and sisterfor always being loving and supportive. She would also like everyone to stay safe and towear a mask!!!PRODUCTION BIOSSteven Breese (Artistic Director and Dean, Conservatory of Performing Arts) has enjoyeda national and international acting-directing-playwriting career that has spanned morethan 35 years. He holds his M.F.A. from California Institute of the Arts and has actedand/or directed at some of the nation’s finest theaters including the Tony Award-winningSouth Coast Repertory Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, the Cleveland Playhouse,American Heartland Theatre, Forum Theatre (Chicago), The Royal George Theatre(Chicago), Watertower Theatre (Dallas), Shakespeare Festival of Dallas, Ft. WorthShakespeare in the Park, Virginia Stage Company, Virginia Shakespeare Festival, andother regional theaters/touring companies. As a playwright, Steven has completed over25 plays including, The Trial of Hamlet (classical courtroom drama), Brotherly Love(contemporary love story), and Actus Fideí (historical fiction). In 2013, he published a newbook on acting theory and practice entitled, “On Acting, A Handbook for Today’s UniqueAmerican Actor”. Prior to joining us at Point Park, Steven served as an academic dean atthree separate institutions, including: Long Island University (Arts, Communications &Design), Southern Connecticut State University (Arts & Sciences), and ChristopherNewport University (Arts & Humanities). His career in the educational and artistic arenashas been defined by innovation, creative vision, and an entrepreneurial approach toinstitutional improvement.
Drew Martorella (Assistant Vice President, Managing Director) was formerly theExecutive Director of UCCS Presents at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs(UCCS). There he was responsible for building support for arts and fostering communityengagement through the operation of the Ent Center for the Arts and its programsincluding the Artists Series; Theatreworks, the region’s premiere professional theater; theGalleries of Contemporary Art, and the University Center and Event Services. He was a2013 recipient of CU’s prestigious Thomas Jefferson Award and was the 2019 recipient ofDrew University’s Alumni Arts Award. Prior to becoming an administrator, Martorella wasa professional production manager and stage manager working for regional theatresacross America including the New Jersey Shakespeare Festival, New Mexico RepertoryTheatre and the Mark Taper Forum. He received his M.P.A. in Non-Profit Managementfrom the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and a B.A. in Theatre from DrewUniversity in Madison, N.J.Kim Martin (General Manager/Producer) graduated from Point Park University in 1987where she received a B.A. in Fine, Applied and Performing Arts and graduated again in2016 with an M.B.A. in Sports, Arts & Entertainment Management. She remainedinvolved with the University since her undergrad and returned in 1999 as ProductionStage Manager for The REP, where she also created and developed the StageManagement Program. In 2013, she was promoted to Director of Production at thePittsburgh Playhouse and in 2016 became Producing Director. In addition, Kim hasdirected, acted in, produced and stage-managed over 400 productions. Some favoritesover the years include: Playboy of the Western World, The Devil Inside, Becky’s New Car,The Lonesome West, Mojo, Killer Joe, The Birthday Party, Glengarry Glen Ross, Guys &Dolls, Drinking in America, Deathtrap, The Dumb Waiter, Annie, La Ronde, and ThreeSisters.Antonio Colaruotolo (Associate Producer) is originally from Italy, and studied lightingdesign and video production at the New University of Cinema and Television in theCinecittà film studios in Rome. Antonio has designed and worked for various videoproductions for the Italian National Public TV (RAI), specifically in the documentary andnews department. He never missed an opportunity to work in the special effectsdepartment and created video effect for short films. Thanks to lighting knowledge, heworked as lighting director and video editor for video commercials and music videos. Forthe Pittsburgh Playhouse he has designed the video projections for: Pippin, Bound in
Before, Much Ado About Nothing and The History Boys. Antonio’s video designproductions include: Florencia en el Amazonas (Opera Steamboat Spring Colorado) DonGiovanni (Undercroft Opera), Oceano Mare, Mentre Piango Rido and Il Paese DeiGiganti (Teatro K.O. - Italy). As lighting designer Antonio had the pleasure to design forthe CSA Performance Series by the New Hazlett Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse, QuantumTheater, PICT, Bricolage Production Company, Carnegie Stage, Youngstown StateUniversity, Slippery Rock University, Carnegie Mellon University and Steamboat Opera.For more information visit lightingbyantonio.com.Christie Vela (Director) lives in Dallas, TX, where she serves as Associate Artistic Directorat Theatre Three. She is a founding member of the Diane & Hal Brierly Resident ActingCompany at the Tony Award-winning Dallas Theater Center, where she directed theregional premier of Gloria and Fade. She is a company member at Kitchen Dog Theatreand an Artistic Associate at Second Thought Theatre, also in Dallas. Other regionaldirecting credits include Native Gardens and Sweat at Trinity Rep in Providence RI, whichshe considers her second home. Last summer, Christie directed her first feature film,FINAL DRESS, an indie horror film to be released in 2021.Michael Korth Mathey (Assistant Director/Dramaturg) is a senior Theatre Arts major, andhe is pleased as punch to be working on such a remarkable piece. Previous directingcredits at Point Park include Gloria (Pinnacle Productions) and Crazy Eights (R.L.M. OneActs Festival). Michael extends deep gratitude to his friends, family, and this powerhousecast & crew. Most of all he would like to thank Christie for this incredible opportunity and"rodeo rebel" for being his universal safety net. He hopes you enjoy the show for allthose near and far.Raecine Singletary (Assistant Director) is blessed to be serving as an Assistant Director forWater by the Spoonful. Raecine is a Baltimore native and a senior B.A. Theatre Arts majorwith a concentration in directing. She has served as an assistant director on variousshows at The Pittsburgh Public, her most recent being American Son directed by JustinEmeka. Raecine recently directed I Wanna Say, written by Ngozi Anyanwu for CityTheatre’s Homegrown Stories. She also made her Point Park Conservatory debut in HelenEdmundson’s Coram Boy directed by Tomé Cousin and her Prime Stage debut asFabianne/Sea Captain in Twelfth Night directed by Andy Kirtland. She is so grateful to thecast and Christie for such an amazing experience.
Rose Egan (Set Designer) is a junior at Point Park University, studying in TheaterProduction: Design. After being a scenic artist for her high school productions, Rose isthrilled to go from learning about set design to designing for a show. This is Rose’s firstshow as a Production Designer since being an assistant to Scenic Designers and the ScenicCharge for productions at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Some shows she assisted in werePippin and The Old Man and the Sea.Hope Debelius (Lighting Designer) is a junior Theatre Production: Design major with aconcentration in lighting. Recent lighting design work at the Pittsburgh Playhouse otherthan Water by the Spoonful include The Raymond Laine Memorial One Act Festival andpieces in Student Choreography Project. She has also worked as the assistant lightingdesigner on Much Ado About Nothing and Vinegar Tom. She would like to thank her lovedones for their continued support through her years at Point Park.Cat Wilson (Lighting Design Mentor) is proud to be the Assistant Professor of LightingDesign at Point Park University. She is also an active freelance lighting and projectiondesigner. Regional credits include shows with City Theatre Company in Pittsburgh,Goodman Theatre, Drury Lane Theater, and Timeline Theatre in Chicago, and many othercompanies around the country. She is so proud of her students at Point Park. Member ofUSA 829. www.catwilsondesigns.com.Steve Shapiro (Sound Designer) is pleased to return to the Playhouse for his eleventhseason as Resident Sound Designer. Before joining our staff, Steve spent 30 years as aprofessional sound designer around the country and the world. He is the National SoundDesigner for Menopause the Musical and THE PLAY with Rocky Bleier, now touring.Locally, you can also hear his work at Quantum Theater, City Theatre, University ofPittsburgh and PICT. From 1990 to 2006, Steve was the Resident Sound Designer at theworld-renowned Coconut Grove Playhouse in Miami. Other credits include the Russianlanguage premiere of The Skin of Our Teeth in Novosibirsk, Russia, helming the soundboard for the 1995 South American Tour of The Phantom of the Opera, composing theoriginal score for the South Florida premiere of Angels in America, and the scorecomposition and sound design of Alan Ginsburg’s only play, Plutonian Ode.
James Ogden II (Production Manager) received his B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from Point ParkUniversity in 2012. James joined Actors’ Equity Association in 2011 and has remained aproud member since. James spent several years working with Charlotte Ballet, taking onpositions from Stage Manager to Director of Artistic Operations. He traveled to China,Russia, Italy, and Turkey as the Production Supervisor for Martha Graham DanceCompany. Most recently, James held the role of Production Director for Alonzo KingLINES Ballet, traveling frequently to France, Germany, and Spain. Throughout his career,James also freelanced with the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, Pittsburgh Playwrights, ElisaMonte Dance, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He is excited to be back inPittsburgh and working with the company that cultivated his career.ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION STAFFLighting Design MentorCat WilsonAssistant Stage ManagersGwen RobbEvelyn Shepherd
the Pittsburgh area and has previously worked on productions locally at the Little Lake Theatre and South Park Theatre. He can’t wait to help tell this beautiful story by Quiara . American Heartland Theatre, Forum Theatre (Chicago), The Royal George Theatre . Cinecittà film studios in Rome
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