40 Acres - June 15 - June 24, 2023
Original Productions Theatre, INC.
Crew Who's Who
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Joe Bishara
Director
Joe has collaborated on over 250 theatrical productions across the United States as an award-winning actor, consultant, director, educator, and producer. He is honored to direct the world premiere of 40 Acres. Previous directing credits for OPT include Abundant Life, Voice of the Net, Catspaw, and Go to Coda. Joe is the Theater Supervisor for Abbey Theater of Dublin, Founder and Managing Director of New Albany Youth Theatre, and a Creative Consultant for both Broadway2LA and Evolution Theatre. He served for six years as the Program Coordinator for the Greater Columbus Arts Council Playwriting Fellowship program. Joe is the President of Theatre Roundtable, a member of Actors' Equity Association, a member of the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance, and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. “Much love to Liz, Maddie, and Vivie.”
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Lila Alix
Stage Manager
Lila is thrilled to be a part of this production. She is a student at Dublin Jerome High School and an active participant in the Drama Club. Some favorite shows include The Musical of Musicals: The Musical (Deck Captain/Production Assistant), Rent: School Edition (Stage Manager), Shrek: The Musical (Stage Manager), and McQueen (Production Assistant). Lila would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support.
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Stephanie Gerckens
Scenic Design
Stephanie is pleased to return to OPT after designing scenery for An Evening with Lauren Wilkens and Bound for Albania. She has designed at Otterbein University, BalletMet, CATCO, The Phoenix Theatre for Children, Porthouse Theatre, Ohio Wesleyan University, Weathervane Playhouse, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Chicago’s Remains Theatre, and Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse. Stephanie has received the Critics Circle Theatre Award and an Ohio Theatre Roundtable Award for her designs. She spent two seasons at Actors Theatre of Louisville as Resident Assistant Scene Designer and Charge Scenic Artist. Stephanie has painted for theatre, tv, and film with clients including Arena Stage, BalletMet, The Oprah Show, and the independent feature film, Lawn Dogs (Lead Painter). She has worked with several theatrical production studios including Chicago Scenic Studios, Mystic Scenic Studios in Boston, Tamara Backdrops in Chicago, and LIVE! Technologies in Columbus, Ohio.
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