Directed by Nancy Lantis
Directed by
Nancy Lantis

where

Green Town, IL

when

1932

director's notes

The authors of the horror novels I love are readers of Ray Bradbury, the science fiction/horror Titan that gave birth to so many of our modern fiction writing gods. His use of imagery, language, and insight into human nature gave us The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and many more. It’s no accident that our charity for this show is SCV Education Foundation and their Page Turners program, providing under represented families and teens with books in their homes. Books that spark imagination, open new worlds, and perhaps even give us another Ray Bradbury.

~ Nancy Lantis

Production Team

  • Director
    Nancy Lantis
  • Assistant Director
    Margo Caruso
  • Stage Manager
    Keri Pierson
  • Sound/Light Design
    Phil Lantis
  • Set Design
    Phil Lantis, Nancy Lantis
  • Special Effects
    Chris Kramer, Maddie Kramer
  • Costumer
    Jill McGlynn
  • Music Director
    Jennifer Teague
  • Magic Coordinator
    Liam Johnson
  • Props
    Mia Zumsteg
  • Stage Crew
    Haileigh Frame, Sierra Silbor
  • Technical Crew
    James Hall, Phil Lantis

Special Thanks

  • Holly Faulconer
    for graphic design
  • Lynn McQuown
    for costumes
  • Tom Hood and Barbara Morris
    for printing
  • Marlowe Weissman
    for hard-to-find props
  • Chelsea Jones
    for young actor coaching
  • Mike Destremps
    for specialty prop fabrication
  • Barry Agin
    for front window display horse
  • Keenan S. Pierson
    for pre-show announcement

Thank you to our Adoptive Patrons

  • Abi Bowling
  • Barry Agin
  • Nona & Gene Lantis
  • Nonnie & Burt Hotchkiss

Upcoming Shows

CAST

Tristan
Tristan Peterson
WILL HALLOWAY

Tristan is an imaginative 11-year-old 6th grader at Highlands Elementary who thrives on creativity. He enjoys building Lego creations, playing Oculus with friends, running, making backyard movies, and sketching “Five Nights at Freddy” characters. Recently Tristan discovered his passion for theatre, performing in the ensemble of Oliver at Escape Theatre, where he was featured as the Bookseller and runner-up for the lead role. His growth this past year has been incredible, and his family is so proud of him.

Nicholas
Nicholas Maul
JIM NIGHTSHADE

Nicholas has always been fascinated with the horror and thriller genre, so playing Jim in this dark and wicked production is a dream come true! On stage since he was five, his credits include: Clue, Baskerville, Seussical, 101 Dalmatians, The Little Mermaid, Annie, Frozen (playing, of course, the villain – Hans), and had the audience in stitches in Mmmmbeth at the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival. He has written and directed both live-action and stop-motion short films à la Tim Burton.

Chris
Chris Loprete
MR. HALLOWAY

Recently Chris traipsed around The MAIN stage in 1984, The Real Housewives of Troy, and On Golden Pond, some time ago in Jesus Christ Superstar and The Nerd, and on other stages across the country for over 30 years. Chris thanks Nancy for her continuing faith in him. Ray Bradbury wrote a wonderful story about what we do with the time we’re given and how a smile can change lives. Chris would like to thank his wife, Ally, for the 26 years she’s given him. Her smile continues to change his life. 

Kerr
Kerr Lordygan
MR. DARK

Award winning actor/director/writer, BFA in Theatre from USC. Highlights: Performer – World premiere of Something Wicked (Edinburgh Fringe ’94), Gross Indecency, Pam & Tommy  (Hulu), Time Zero, Super Drags (Netflix). Director – The Last Train to Nibroc, Special (about “The Star Wars Holiday Special”). Writer – Askance, The Hit, hard rock musical Gothmas (co-writer), his new film, Iron Nest of the Moon (actor/co-writer/co-director/co-producer – now streaming on Amazon). Find Kerr’s hard tunes on all music streaming platforms.

Shanan
Shanan Harrell
DUST WITCH

Shanan is chillingly grateful to be a part of this spooktacular production! When not terrifying audiences, Shanan is a mindfulness meditation teacher. After decades in the theatre, she admits that her favorite role of all time is playing Boop to her four-year old grandson, Miles. (And thanks, dear Patron, for supporting indie live theatre!)

Joya
Joya Beebe
MISS FOLEY/BEARDED LADY

Let’s see. “Who am I…” <-well, clearly a musical theater (American genre, so spelling) nerd… As I say in this show, “I’m an old fish.” Yet more, an odd fish. SF-born to hippie-ishes. Marketing writer, social media addict, yet love comparative religion, fantasy. Manic pixie dream girl gone to seed. 35 years in greater L.A., 20+ here in Awesometown, most as dilettante stagemom to ‘21&’23 ESCAPE+Saugus alums. Now empty nest with flying-nun-eared shepherd & animator husband.

Arthur
Arthur Trowbridge
TOM FURY/CRAZY CLOWN

Arthur returns to the stage after 30 years, bringing with him a wealth of experience in film, television, and theatre. Studied at the NY American Academy of Dramatic Arts, appeared in The Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful, and Lifetime’s Honor Thy Father and Mother: The Menendez Brothers Story. He has performed in numerous productions and independent films. He is thrilled to return to live theatre, collaborating for this exciting production.

Franck
Franck Amiack
CROSETTI/SAD CLOWN

Franck is a French American actor and comedian, and has worked with Academy Award winning directors and actors on more than 40 films and 20 plays. Amongst others, he acted in Distant Vision by Francis Ford Coppola; produced and acted in Roberto Athayde’s one-character interactive play Miss Margarida’s Way, which toured in France and overseas for more than four years. Franck is also a writer, director, producer, and communication consultant.

Jackson
Jackson Caruso
MR. COOGER

Jackson is thrilled to be performing with Eclipse Theatre LA for the second time! His first show with Eclipse was “The Sandman” back in 2022, where he played The Sandman. Jackson has worked on many shows since starting theatre in 2011, most recently playing Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof with the SCRT and Odysseus in The Odyssey at COC. He would like to thank his friends and family for their constant support, especially his mother Margo, and director Nancy Lantis for this wonderful opportunity.

Richard
Richard Allan Jones
BARD

Favorite roles: Avram in Fiddler on the Roof; Lord Clapham in Something Rotten (Goldie Award). Uncle Aubrey in Guacamole Queens; Charlie Halloran in Miracle on 34th Street; Dewey Hunter in Children at Play; Poche/Chandebise in A Flea in Her Ear; Dr. Armstrong in Ten Little Indians; and Kenny in Little Murders. Movie/television credits on IMDB.

Adam
Adam Kort
TETLEY/STRONG MAN

Adam is excited to be involved in another Eclipse Theatre LA production, having stage managed The Gingerbread Lady in 2019. Adam is no stranger to the stage, having been in a plethora of musicals including, but not limited to, Parade, Elf, Fiddler on The Roof, Into The Woods, Guys and Dolls, and Little Shop of Horrors. He would like to thank his incredible boyfriend, Cristian, and his loving family for their endless support.

Luke
Luke Maciejewski
SKELETON

Luke is happy to be in his first production with Eclipse Theatre LA. He has done shows at Canyon Theatre Guild and CSUB before this. In his free time he enjoys playing guitar, song writing, spending too much mental energy on trading cards games, and being sightly more skeletal than the average guy.

Sean
Sean Doyle
OFFICER DOYLE

Sean discovered a love for theatre while in college. Having recently graduated, he’s excited to explore opportunities to act outside of his university theatre program. Sean was born in Hawaii and has traveled with his military family, but had never set foot in Los Angeles until he was 19 years old. As someone who loves classic literature, Sean is happy to be part of this adaptation of the Ray Bradbury novel.

Cheyanne
Cheyanne Taylor
MRS. HALLOWAY/ICE WOMAN

Cheyanne Taylor is an AMDA alumni with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Past credits include: Ruthless (ARTSBLACK BOX Simi Valley), Disenchanted (AMDA LA), Christmas Carol (Rose Center Theatre), and The Little Mermaid (CSPAR). This year she also booked 6 verticals on Sereal+ (“My 2 Fiancés,” “My Fleeing Husband,” and more) . Follow her on insta @_cheyannetaylor and Tik Tok @cheyannetaylorcreates.

Jeni
Jeni Seidler-Wilson
MRS. NIGHTSHADE/SERPENTINA

Jeni Seidler Wilson is very happy to be joining the cast of Something Wicked. She has most recently appeared on the MAIN’s stage in The Real Housewives of Troy and Monk Business. She wants to thank her husband, Doug, and her four kids Camron, Camille, Bex, and Amy for always being her rocks. And, of course, thanks Liam.

Oliver
Oliver Dawahare
ROBERT/LITTLE GENERAL

Oliver is a JRR Tolkien aficionado and a prolific Lego builder. He is also a kind and loving brother and son. Past stage credits include Fiddler on the Roof, The Book Women, and Pirates of Penzance. He is delighted to help create the creepy ambiance of this show alongside his amazing castmates and would like to thank everyone at Eclipse for nurturing his artistic soul.

Aleah
Aleah Maul
GIRL/LITTLE BELLE

This eight-year old loves to act, sing, and entertain! She’s thrilled to be in this spooky tale from Ray Bradbury and work at with such a professional and “grown-up” cast and director! Aleah has performed with Broadway Bound Players in: The Little Mermaid, Frozen, and most recently played Duffy in Annie. She was the lead in the student short film “To Dream Or Not To Dream,” and frequently makes appearances in her brother’s short horror flicks.

Sally
Sally Lantis
MILLIE

A long-time theatre baby, Sally first appeared in Canyon Theatre Guild’s The Curious Savage as a doll come to life, and has since been seen in Hope Theatre Art’s The Book Women, Off Book Theatre Co’s Theatre in a Week and ETLA’s The Sandman. Involved in choir and drama at school, Sally also lends her talent behind the scenes as crew for….oh, so many shows! And full disclosure…she’s never been to the circus!

Rebecca
Rebecca Clark
LILLIE

Says Rebecca: “I would say I have a pretty good grip on my theater boots. From orphan, to a hyena, to a ghost and then maid, it’s safe to say I’ve been here a bit, I’ve worked with some amazing and wonderful theater companies and directors. As well as doing acting, I’ve hand my hands in stage crew and as well  as SFX makeup for a few productions, I can move furniture or make you look like you got into a riff or both. But it’s definitely easy to say I’m ready for this production!”