New Works Festival - July 19 - July 21, 2024
New Canon Theatre Co.
Who's Who
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Matt Bailey
as Stage Directions, "Reconsider Me"
Active in both theater and music, Matt Bailey has performed from across the Central Coast of California to Nashville, TN. He recently served as the principle Musician and as a Swing for New Canon's The Tragedy of Hamlet. He originated roles at El Teatro Campesino in San Juan Bautista and toured as a drummer in bands that opened for acts like Mary Chapin Carpenterand Jackie Greene. Known for his intense, convincing performances and unique percussion in unexpected arrangements, Matt is now developing Outta Nowhere, a "coming of rage" rock musical set for a Fall 2025 launch.
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Noah Lucé**
Director/Curator
Born in Santa Cruz, CA, Noah’s love of the performing arts was fostered by his grandmother’s fondness for classic cinema. He trained with Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, Cornish College of the Arts (BFA), UC Santa Cruz (MA), and the University of Idaho (MFA). He has worked as an actor, director, intimacy choreographer, fight choreographer, and teaching artist throughout the United States. On the Central Coast he has worked at Santa Cruz Shakespeare, Pacific Repertory Theatre, Jewel Theatre Company, and The Western Stage. He serves as a Lecturer in Drama in the Performance, Play, and Design department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and is newly an Assistant Professor at Lake Superior State University, MI. Noah’s work is deeply rooted in finding ways to find kindness and consent through theatre making. He is deeply excited to be working with New Canon Theatre Co. because he believes in its mission to help foster new growth within the area.
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