Austin Williams (Lighting Design) is a graduate of Georgetown University, where he worked as a technical director and lighting designer. He has previously worked as a freelance designer and technician in his home state of Wisconsin. Design credits include Cabaret (Mask & Bauble), Trestle of Pope Lick Creek (Nomadic Theatre), Assassins (Mask & Bauble), Annie Get Your Gun (Riverside Players), and Blithe Spirit (Rocket Players). He works at his day job as a federal employee.
Laura Broom's (Media Relations) media relations experience includes work with the Kennedy Center and Arena Stage, and she currently works for VSA arts in D.C. She is a 2007 graduate of Davidson College.
Amrita Mangus (Dramaturgy) is thrilled to be working with Seamus and Jamie again, having recently dramaturged Harlan at the Rockpile for Arena Stage's Downstairs New Play Reading Series. She completed a dramaturgy fellowship with Arena Stage and will continue working with them as the new works senior producing fellow. Other dramaturgy credits include Crowns (Arena Stage),Cymbeline (The Great River Shakespeare Festival), and The Who's Tommy (Arizona Repertory Theater). Amrita wishes everyone a fantastic run filled with whooshing and spandex!
Ted Parker (Scenic, Costume, & Properties Design) has been working in the performing arts in Washington for over 30 years. He has worked at Arena Stage, the Washington Theatre Club, the Kennedy Center, Ford’s Theatre, The Washington Opera and The Washington Performing Arts Society. He has designed scenery and lighting for over 40 local educational, community and professional productions. He co-founded The Actors’ Center, was active in the formation of the Cultural Alliance, and served on the boards of several arts institutions, including Library Theater and Arlington Dance Theatre. He was Project Director for the creation of TicketPlace for the Cultural Alliance, and has taught at American University and several local high schools, and consulted with numerous Washington arts groups. He served for two years on the Multi-media Panel of the DC Commission on the Arts. He lives in a restored Victorian house in Chevy Chase with his wife of 40 years. They have three daughters and 7 grandchildren.
Jamie Gahlon (Producer) is an aspiring new works producer. While Skywriter is her first Fringe endeavor, previous producing credits include Harlan at the Rockpile by Seamus Sullivan (Arena Stage Downstairs Series), Taking Over by Danny Hoch (Line Producer, Arena Stage workshop) Mrs. Joseph Porter (Short Film), The Importance of Being Earnest(Mask & Bauble) and Assassins (Mask & Bauble). By day, Jamie works as part of the Artistic Development Team at Arena Stage.
Matt MacNelly (Publicity)
Meghan McCormick (Assistant Stage Manager) is a rising junior at Georgetown University where she is an active member of the Mask & Bauble Dramatic society. She is thrilled to be working on her first fringe show with such a talented group of artists. She would like to thank Seamus for writing a show with laughs and a powerful message and the Angry Young Theatre Company for giving her the opportunity to be a part of their inaugural show.
Marissa Reeves (Stage Manager)
Mike Losco (Sound Design)
Sarah Taurchini (Web Master)
Marjory Collado (Graphic Design)
