My Name Is Annie King
Book by Krista Pioppi
Music and Lyrics by Aaron Albert and Katy Rea
Directed by Alex Higgin-Houser
April 21st to May 28th, 2017 at Pride Arts Center
Lucas Embry (Royen Kent), a young med student still reeling from the death of his estranged father, finds himself after an alcohol- and drug-fueled episode amidst a religious cult in the woods of Missouri. Seduced by the charisma of the cult’s leader (Jeff Mills) and his many female followers, Lucas finds himself drawn into hallucinogenic rituals, an undercurrent of dark sexuality, and the promise of a home he never knew. But when he starts to fall for the leader’s ersatz daughter (Paige Daigle), he sets off a chain reaction that can only end in death.
Press
"Epic...a backcountry thriller." - Highly Recommended, Kevin Greene, Newcity Stage
"Exemplifies the high quality productions for which they are coming to be known." - Highly Recommended, Bec Willet, Perform.ink
"Powerful, terrifying, and unforgettable." - Highly Recommended, Theatre World Magazine
"A terrific, sensitively moving piece of theatre." - Highly Recommended, Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
"Everything you could want in a thriller." - Highly Recommended, Stephanie Dykes, Picture This Post
Cast & Creatives
Lucas Embry - Royen Kent
Rosalie - Paige Daigle
Cassius - Jeff Mills
Hannah - Maeghan Looney
Mav - Britain Gebhardt
Emma - Demi Zaino
Clemmie - Amanda Giles
Ellenore - Foline Roos
Director - Alex Higgin-Houser
Co-Music Directors - Royen Kent & Meagan Piccochi
Stage Manager - C. Elias Nelson
Assistant Director - Rachel Elise Johnson
Assistant Stage Manager - Beth Ann Weinstock
Lighting Designer - Erik Barry
Scenic Designer - Eric Luchen
Costume Designer - Rachel Lambert
Sound Designer - Jesse Case
Props Designer - Holly McCauley
Technical Director - Josh Prisching
Scenic Painter - Courtney Winkelman
Master Electrician - David Trudeau
Sound Engineer - Karla Meyer
Production Manager - Geoff Bleeker
Orchestrator - Eli Zoller
Music Supervisor & Additional Arrangements - Solomon Hoffman
Casting - Isaac Loomer & Mario Mazzetti