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The Cancellation of Lauren Fein
By Christopher Demos-BrownThe Cancellation of Lauren Fein
The Cancellation of Lauren Fein
By Christopher Demos-BrownLauren Fein is at the top of her game. Happily married with a foster son, she is a world-renowned scientist and tenured professor at an elite university. She’s on the verge of a breakthrough in her life’s work when she runs afoul of the university’s “diversity, equity, and inclusion” policies. Suddenly, her groundbreaking research, her tenure, and even her family are all put in danger.
Keeps the audience at the edge of their seats
Cast
Rachel Moulton*
Ana Miramontes
Luke Brodersen
Freddie Lee Bennett*
Tatiana Williams*
Amy Bodnar*
Kevin Loreque*
Charles Stransky*
Simone Stadler
RACHEL MOULTON – Since 2012, 16 productions (including 5 world premieres) at FST. Rachel is in her 6th Season as an Associate Artist and also serves as FST’s Director of Education. NOTABLY AT FST: Ugly Lies the Bone, Grounded, Maytag Virgin, Paralyzed, Heisenberg, Honor Killing, Alabama Story, and Curious Incident of the Dog…. SELECT REGIONAL: Pioneer Theatre Company, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Virginia Stage, and Florida Rep. OFF-BROADWAY: The Mint, Theatre 777, and Zelda Fitzgerald in the world premiere of This Side of Paradise (Theatre at St. Clement’s). TRAINING: Syracuse University, B.F.A., Graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, Shakespeare & Company (trained under Dennis Krausnick and Founding Artistic Director Tina Packer). Proud union member of AEA (19 yrs). RachelMoulton.com
Ana Miramontes | FST Debut! Regional credits include Adele in Jane Eyre (Alley Theatre), G in Sanctuary City, Lucha in American Mariachi, Eva in At the Wedding, and Miss you Like Hell (TheatreSquared); Titus Andronicus (The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey); Slow Jam (KCACTF); Symphonie Fantastique (UARK/The Arkansas Philharmonic); Your House Is On Fire (ArkansasStaged); and For Carmen in San Sebastian (The REV Theatre). Ana is based in NYC and holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Arkansas. www.anamiramontes.com
Luke Brodersen | FST Debut! TV: "Only Murderers In the Building" (Hulu) International: Tina Das Musical Other Theatre: The Wild Party (Mr. Black), Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Balaga), Pride and Prejudice (Geroge Wickham), 42nd Street (Andy Lee) Luke is incredibly excited and grateful to be here at FST doing The Cancelation of Lauren Fein! Love You All!! @Luke.Kwasi.Brodersen
Freddie Lee Bennett is excited to make their return to Florida Studio Theatre for their 4th production. Regional credits include: A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest; Shakespeare Theatre Company, City of Conversation; Arena Stage, The 39 Steps; RhinoLeap Theatre, Twelfth Night; Pioneer Theatre Company FST; Ruined, Shotgun, The Play that Goes Wrong. TV; Harlem- Prime, Inventing Anna, The Watcher- Netflix, Law & Order- NBC/Peacock. Freddie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Instagram @freddieleebennett
Tatiana Williams was most recently seen in FST's summer production of "The Outsider." Recent credits include:
OFF Broadway: "The Democracy Project." Regional: "Confederates" St Louis Rep, "The Legend of Georgia McBride" at Florida Studio Theater, "White Noise" at Studio Theater, "BLKS” at Woolly Mammoth directed by Nataki Garrett, "Smart People" at Denver Center, “The Royal Family” at The Guthrie directed by Rachel Chavkin, and Katori Hall’s world premiere “Pussy Valley” at Mixed Blood. Commercials; Hilton, Bank of America, Ring Video doorbell, Orgain, and Broadway's Moulin Rouge!
Amy Bodnar is thrilled to return to Florida Studio Theatre, where she was last seen as Heidi in "What the Constitution Means to Me." Other recent credits include supporting roles in the soon to be released films "On the End" starring Tim Blake Nelson and "The Gospel of Marc" starring Jeremy Sisto. Other film and TV credits include "Harlem" (Amazon), "Twisted Marriage Therapist"(Tubi), "Great Kills" (Tubi). She has starred on Broadway, in national tours and regional theaters in plays and musicals around the country.
Kevin Loreque just filmed a role in a Timothée Chalamet film and was recently seen on TV in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” He’s a lead in the Feature Film, SMALL TIME, on Amazon Prime. Other Television: “Daredevil”, “Pose”, “Elementary”, among others. THEATRE: Broadway tours of Cats (Rum Tum Tugger) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Papa Who), O-Broadway’s War Words, I Am My Own Wife international tour (Africa, UK, USA). Kevin has been in over 120 stage productions and is thrilled to be back at FST for his 3rd time!
Charles Stransky is very pleased and excited to be making his FST debut in THE CANCELLATION OF LAUREN FEIN. A veteran actor of stage, television, and film, he attended Brandeis University (MFA, Acting). He then worked in Chicago at the beginning of its burgeoning theatre movement before being called to Broadway. On Broadway, he played Lingk in the original production of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, and in the Goodman Theatre’s original production and the National Tour. In New York City, he worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway. Mr. Stransky has worked in many regional theatres throughout the United States. Watch for him later on this season on the crossover special of CHICAGO MED and CHICAGO PD.
Simone Stadler is delighted to return to FST after debuting in their 2023 production of Network. Favorite theatre credits include playing both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth (Adirondack Shakespeare Company), Elizabeth Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (Wolfbane), Myra in Hay Fever (Bagaduce Theater) and Mercutio in 3 separate productions of Romeo and Juliet. TV: CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted. Simone is also an indie film director/producer, polyglot, and mother to a mischievous lionhead rabbit. www.simonestadler.com.
Creative
Director | Richard Hopkins
Scenic Design | Axis Studios Design: Isabel A. & Moriah Curley-Clay
Costume Design | Kathleen Geldard
Lighting Design | Rob Perry
Sound Design | Nicholas Christensen
AEA Stage Manager | Shira Lebovich*
Stage Management Fellow | Matthew Parvin