Our regular event open-performance event returns with Say Something! Volume Two: Better Together!
Whether it be a monologue or scene from a work that they really want to perform, a story they want to tell, a piece from something they’ve written, or something new entirely, we’re looking forward to welcoming all of these stories and performers to the stage, and we’re excited to provide performers the space to say something - and for you to hear it!
While not required, we’re excited to announce we’ll now be allowing up to two performers to share the stage together! And, as always, performers are encouraged to select a monologue or scene regardless of genre and, as always, of gender or age!
Performers are encouraged to select a monologue or solo-scene regardless of genre and, as always, of gender or age!
Some performances may contain adult language.
WHERE
CitySpace
43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA
WHEN
Tuesday, July 14 from 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the scheduled performances.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL
$10 suggested donation to support use of the space.
Concessions will be sold at this event.
FEATURING
JULIA ADAMO
Performing Act 1, Scene 3 from All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare with Kennedy Prashaw.
Julia Adamo (she / her) is a founding board member of WIGB and so excited to dive into this scene from Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well with Kennedy Prashaw! Her recent roles include Penny Lamb in WIGB’s production of Legoland, Win in A Spare Me (Exit 7), Haley in A Rock Sails By (Suffield Players), and Rosie in Cabaret (WUP). Thank you to everyone here who is performing, watching, and supporting WIGB!
FREYA ANDROMEDA
Performing "When They Did It" from Ismene by Jan Maher.
Freya Andromeda is a lover of all arts, especially performance, and is so proud to be taking the stage with her friends at WIGB! Past favorite roles include Queen Gertrude in Hamlet / Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (LGT), Eco in A Spare Me (Exit 7), and Ismene in Ismene (LAVA). Tonight they are revisiting & sharing Ismene's tragic history with all of you. 3,000 years of trauma is a lot to take in at once, but it's very important that you all are witnesses. Ismene is an ordinary woman who deserves her immortality. She expects you to listen.
CHRISTINE BERGEN
Performing "Nina's Monologue" from Passion Fish.
Christine is a recovering actress. She lives with her husband and two mouthy cats in Easthampton.
MICHAEL BUDNICK
Performing "Wallies" by Anne Clark in spoken word over a musical track.
Michael is the co-founder and board president of Easthampton Theater Company and is the producer of the original 2024 ETC production of Torch Song. He has appeared throughout the Valley and Northern CT as an actor, director, and producer. He will next appear as Lazar Wolf in Valley Light Opera's Fall production of Fiddler on the Roof. By day he is Professor Micron of Mad Science, entertaining children and administering fun science and art activities. He absolutely knows why it's gotta be, thank you Devin and Co. for making it happen!
BEN CROWE
Performing the Chicago Sunroof monologue from Better Call Saul.
Ben is excited to perform in his debut with WIGB. You may have seen him in Wilbraham’s performance of Cabaret as Ernst, at Exit 7 Theater as Lendall in Almost Maine, or as Angie the Ox in Easthampton Theater Company’s production of Guys and Dolls. Ben would like to express his immense gratitude to his friends and family for their love and support.
DEVIN DUMAS
Performing a scene from From Ashes by Zachary Kinsley-Greeley with Zachary Kinsley-Greeley.
Devin (he / they) is a multidisciplinary performer and creative working in acting, writing, directing, and sound design. Devin recently performed as Anthony Pinnunziato in My Big Gay Italian Wedding (Theater Guild of Simsbury), reprised his role as David Beckoff in Torch Song (Torch Song Revival Collective), proudly directed A Spare Me (Exit 7 Theater), and most recently founded Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group and directed their inaugural production of Jacob Richmond’s Legoland. He looks forward to sharing all kinds of fresh, exciting, queer, and gender diverse stories with our community through WIGB, and he extends his love and thanks to his exceptionally supportive and trusting board of directors!
EM FLAIM
Performing “With a Play You Get Instructions” from People, Places, and Things by Duncan MacMillan
Em is a near-lifelong Easthampton resident and theater person who is exited to dip their toes back into acting after a short break. You may recognize him as a former friendly face behind the Easthampton Public Library desk, or from roles such as Feste in Twelth Night and Tranio in Taming of the Shrew with Hampshire Shakespeare Company and Smitty in Black Cat Theater's Play On! Having mastered playing the fool, she hopes to deliver you something different this evening with this monologue from People, Places, and Things.
MATTHEW GOVER
Performing a scene from Beware the House on Haunted Hill! by Matthew Byrd with Hannah Labreche.
Matthew Gover is a long-time studied actor with degrees around Communications, Acting, Speech, and Honors Studies around gender and food. Matt is thrilled to return to the 'Say Something' series and perform another energetic and fun-filled piece with one of his best friends, longtime actress and all-around theater artist Hannah Labreche. He is honored to be a part of the WIGB board and looks forward to many Say Something! Volumes in our future.
JOYANNE
Performing a personal story.
Joyanne is sounded by stories as she works with elders, interprets the Christian message as a preacher, and lives in the world all of which provide rich fodder for her storytelling.
HANNAH LABRECHE
Performing a scene from Beware the House on Haunted Hill! by Matthew Byrd with Matthew Gover.
Hannah Labreche is a long-standing theater performer and creative. Since childhood, she has been making folks laugh, cry, emote deeply, and sing along with her many musical and leading performances. She is super thrilled to be working with one of her greatest friends, Matthew Gover, on stage, through this fun-filled piece. She thanks WIGB for the opportunity and hopes you all enjoy.
ALMA KIBBE
Performing a scene from An Enemy of The People by Henrik Ibsen with Carina Savoie.
Alma Huremovic-Kibbe is thrilled to make her debut with the WIGB Theater Group. Her previous performances include roles such as Sister Augusta in Drinking Habits, Chorus in Antigone, Thomas Stockmann in An Enemy of the People, Lenora Magrath in Crimes of The Heart, the Housewife in Rhinoceros, and the Nurse in Romeo and Juliet, among other productions. She extends her gratitude to WIGB, her fellow co-star Carina, and her wonderful husband.
ZACHARY KINSLEY-GREELEY
Performing a scene from From Ashes by Zachary Kinsley-Greeley with Devin Dumas.
Zack is excited to be debuting a scene from his most recent original work! Past credits include directing (The Last Five Years, Exit 7 Theater), stage managing (Clue, Exit 7 Theater), and acting. His most recent performing roles have been Sel (A Spare Me, Exit 7 Theater) and Andrew (My Big Gay Italian Wedding, Theater Guild of Simsbury). He’s grateful for the support of his husband and son, and he looks forward to working more with WIGB in the future.
LIV LAUREN
Performing from Medea by Euripides.
Liv is excited to be a part of another WIGB event with her performance from Medea by Euripides and wants to see this group continue to grow and thrive!
JOE LESSARD
Performing the “You have meddled with the primal forces of nature" monologue from Network.
Joe is beyond thrilled (again) to be a part of WIGB's Say Something! Joe has recently appeared in productions by the Easthampton Theatre Group (Applause), Wilbraham United Players (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again] and Five Golden Rings), and Suffield Players (A Rock Sails By).
MICHAEL BUSTER McMAHON
Performing an original exaggerated story of when they went to a karaoke bar in Phoenix, AZ.
Creator of The Michael Buster McMahon Televised Radio Playhouse and Used Tire Company, an anthology of his original short plays that is broadcasted on 50 TV channels in three states and can be seen on YouTube (please watch one!) His full length play Sanctuary Much! was put on last year by the Exit 7 Players, and he directed Foes Of A Minimum Wage Guard which had a 42nd Street NYC performance last November. He formerly was a stand up comedian, ESPN radio talk show host in Springfield, and a secret service agent for his daughter during her senior assassin game.
KENNEDY PRASHAW
Performing Performing Act 1, Scene 3 from All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare with Julia Adamo.
Kennedy is so excited to be part of the third Say Something! event with WIGB! She loves working this entire group of peers and loves to see this group grow. She has recently been seen as Tee in A Spare Me and Edith in Blite Spirit.
CARINA SAVOIE
Performing a scene from An Enemy of The People by Henrik Ibsen with Alma Kibbe
Carina Savoie is a Massachusetts based artist. When not performing on stage, Carina fuels her passion for the other art that fills her life; an avid painter and sketch artist, vocalist, cinema and play enthusiast, and supporter of local live music, theater, and art shows. Most recently on stage as Tyler in Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along with OHP, other favorite past stage credits include: Wendla in Spring Awakening, Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank, Sophie in Mamma Mia, Cinderella in Into The Woods, and Ocean O’Connell Rosenberg in Ride the Cyclone. Carina sends all her love and gratitude to her beloved family, friends, and fellow creatives who inspire her. A special shout out to the love of her life, Anthony.
ACE TAYLOE
Performing Scene 2.2, lines 520 to 580 from Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
Ace Tayloe is getting back into the swing of acting after performing in Little Garden Theater’s joint Hamlet and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead performances as Hamlet; their monologue was cut down in that production, and they're excited to do it in full tonight. Their other stage endeavors of late include costuming for Macbeth with Hampshire Shakespeare Company, assisting in Tavern Nights with Quonk, participating in live-action role playing with New England Interactive Literature, and running for city council in Northampton.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Lead Event Coordination by Isabella Bonavita
Additional Producing by Devin Dumas
Additional Producing by Why’s It Gotta Be? Theater Group
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