A BRIGHT NEW BOISE
The 2011 Obie Award Winner for Playwriting by Samuel D. Hunter
In the bleak, corporate break room of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, who has fled his rural hometown after a scandal at his Evangelical church, comes to the Hobby Lobby, not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son, whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. Alex works there along with Leroy, his adopted brother and protector, and Anna, a hapless young woman who reads bland fiction but hopes for dramatic endings. As their manager, foul-mouthed Pauline, tries ceaselessly to find order (and profit) in the chaos of small business, these lost souls of the Hobby Lobby confront an unyielding world through the beige-tinted impossibility of modern faith.
Directed by Michael Shaw
2011 Obie Award winner for Playwriting | 2011 Drama Desk nominee for Outstanding Play
Running time: 110 minutes. There will be no intermission.
DTL Nominations
Outstanding Production – Comedy – Professional
Outstanding Director of a Comedy – Professional, Michael Shaw
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy – Professional, Eric Patrick Harper
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy – Professional, Nicole Delsack
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy – Professional, Jacob Cherry and Austin Minard
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy – Professional, Lea Madda
Outstanding Set Design – Professional, Jimmy Cuomo
Outstanding Sound Design – Professional, Clark Dugger
Outstanding Lighting Design – Professional, Phil Murphy
Outstanding Props, Louise Ross
DTL Award Winners
Outstanding Production – Comedy – Professional
Outstanding Director of a Comedy – Professional, Michael Shaw
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy – Professional, Nicole Delsack
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy – Professional, Jacob Cherry
Outstanding Stage Design – Professional, Jimmy Cuomo
Outstanding Props, Greg Thorneycroft
The warmth and the humor Michael Shaw's direction brought to this show was missing in [other productions of the show]. The subject matters may be deep and dark, but they did not mine for comedy as Shaw does with this production. His skill combined with this cast, makes "Boise" not just bright, but brilliant!
A BRIGHT NEW BOISE Is an excellent production!
Jan 13 2023 - Jan 22 2023
Show TimesFridays and Saturdays: 7:30 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 PM
Pearl McManus Theater
at the Palm Springs Woman’s Club
314 S Cahuilla Road
Downtown Palm Springs, CA 92262
The Cast
jacob Cherry
Jacob Cherry is a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film, and Television, where he studied both acting and playwriting. For three years, he was a member of the sketch comedy group Company, in which celebrity judges Jim O’Heir and Nigel Lythgoe rewarded him with The Best Sketch Award. This past year, he performed with the Wallis Studio Ensemble in TWELFTH NIGHT (Sir Andrew), and starred in the mockumentary web series THE SEAGULL (Konstantin). He also recently wrapped filming on upcoming comedy indie film BACK BY SUNDAY, directed Will Gundlach. Jacob would like to thank his family and friends, and Thomas Guro for their constant support and encouragement, as well as express his gratitude to Dezart Performs for this extraordinary experience.
Nicole Delsack
Nicole Delsack is an actor/comedian originally from New York, New York. Most recently, Nicole made her Off-Broadway debut in CHICK FLIX. Some of her favorite theatre credits include THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD (Princess Puffer), SHE KILLS MONSTERS (AGNES), THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Pirate King), and PIPPIN (Berthe). University of Miami BFA MT, LaGuardia HS Performing Arts alumna. Nicole is also an improviser and sketch writer, and can be found performing at UCB and The Groundlings.
Eric Patrick Harper
Eric is thrilled to be taking on a role written by one of his favorite playwrights. NY Theater: MPSD (Ensemble Studio Theater), SQUARE FOOTAGE (Samuel French Short Play Festival Winner), PETE AND CHASTEN (7×7), CLOSED (The Tank), FUNNYHOUSE…(Lenfest Center for the Arts, dir. Jeffrey Page), THE LADY IN THE MOVIE (The Duke), HAMLET (The Drilling Company). Regional: JACK CRADDOCK IS HAVING A PARTY (Moving Arts Theatre – Los Angeles),THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, Macbeth (Mainestage Shakespeare), 40 DAYS by Laura Eason (World Premiere). TV/Film: BOSCH: LEGACY (Amazon Studios), MADAME SECRETARY (CBS), NORA HIGHLAND (Newfest Official Selection and Gold Derby Winner.) Readings/Workshops with: The Signature Theater, The Drama League, Page 73, EST, and Playhouse Creatures Theater Company. Big thanks to my agents at DGRW and Madeline Ryan. Training: The Juilliard School ericpharper.com
Lea Madda
Lea Madda (she/her) is thrilled to be making her debut with Dezart Performs! Recent theater credits include THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Alaska CAP), ANNE, A NEW PLAY (Museum of Tolerance), ANIMAL FARM (Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum), SHE LOVES ME (Actors Co-op), AS YOU LIKE IT (the southland company) and QUEEN OF CALIFUS (Encuentro – Latino Theater Company). Madda instructs Acting, Shakespeare, and the Suzuki/Viewpoints Movement pedagogies at the Theater of Arts Hollywood, UCLA, and The Unusual Suspects Theater Company. MFA Acting – UCLA. BM Voice Performance – Boston University. Much love to Tiera, Kara, & Nicole at FSE Talent. AEA SAG-AFTRA @reallyofficial.leamadda
Austin Minard
Austin is a Colorado native and recent LA transplant from NYC. He spends a lot of his time performing and creating original immersive theatre experiences, pushing the power of storytelling. His on-stage theatre credits include, PIRATES OF PENZANCE (Sergeant), UNCLE VANYA (Astrov), TROJAN WOMEN: A LOVE STORY (Aeneas) and THE CONDUCT OF LIFE (Orlando).
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