RAGNAROK Plays 10th Avenue Theater

RAGNAROK, written by Katherine Harroff plays in collaboration with members of the Live-Action Role-Playing Community of San Diego.

Directed by Stephen Schmitz

Opening: November 23rd, Show Runs: November 25th- December 10th. (Dark on Thanksgiving).
Are you ready to take your role-playing fantasy games to the next level? Want to swing a sword- not role a dice? You are not alone. Neil and his friends took to the park to live out the action... but sometimes the real world has an annoying habit of stepping in uninvited. "Ragnarok" is the second production of the freshly- conceived Theatre Workshop called Circle Circle dot dot. This production features reflective stories of glory and woe from a few brave D&D enthusiasts that decided to take part in the "LARP" (Live-Action Role-Play) Community of San Diego. Playwright Katherine Harroff, Director Stephen Schmitz, and Company Members of Circle Circle dot dot have once again collaborated to create an original production that gives audiences a glimpse into the lives of members of different communities of San Diego. ‘Ragnarok' is an explorative performance of true stories shared with Circle Circle dot dot by real LARPers that live in our society.

*Show appropriate for ages 13+. Some mature language and adult content.

Stephen Schmitz (Director) is pleased to make his CCdd debut at the helm of Ragnarok. Most recently, he directed The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Triad), and has enjoyed Assistant Directing several shows in both San Diego and Florida. Acting credits include Fair Use (Diversionary), Red Light Winter (Triad), A VERY OLD Man with Enormous Wings (Hippodrome State Theatre), Proof, Equus (Florida Players), Side Man, American Western (UF), Angels in America, parts I and II, and The Laramie Project. (SDSU). He holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Florida, a BA in Theatre from San Diego State University, and is an adjunct theatre professor at Grossmont College.

Katherine Harroff (Dot, Playwright, and, Artistic Director of CCdd), Katherine came to San Diego after obtaining her Master's Degree from Arizona State University where she studied in Performance, Directing, Community-Based Theatre, Theatre for Social Change, Theatre for Young Audiences, and Playwrighting. She has completed extensive training with the Siti Company in Saratoga, NY, and is certified in the Viewpoint/Suzuki methods. She has written over 20 produced devised Theatre Projects that have been staged in both Arizona and California including CCdd's launch production: The Break-Up/Break-Down. She recently helped the Playwrights Project of San Diego develop their "Telling Stories" program that allows foster youth create Plays from their life stories with the help of Drama Therapy, and Theatre for Social Change. Katherine founded Circle Circle dot dot to create a venue where she and her fellow company members may be able to devise Community-Based original works that are unique, entertaining, and meaningful.

Crystal Mercado (Stage Manager) is a 2008 graduate of Arizona State University's Theatre for Youth MFA program. She has taught theatre, creative drama, puppetry, and theatre for social change with students of all ages. Her work in San Diego includes stage manager for The Old Globe's trans-border, bilingual production of Romeo y Juliet/a, and for Native Voices' playwriting retreat. She has been Asst. Education Director at Young Audiences of San Diego overseeing arts education residencies. She also teaches theatre in K-12 schools all over San Diego. This is Crystal's professional acting debut in San Diego, and she is immensely grateful for the opportunity to play!

PatRick Kelly (Neil and Technical Director of CCdd) His favorite credits include Fences and History Boys Cygnet Theater; As Much as you can Diversionary, Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Shopping and F**king, Mending Monologues Triad Productions; Christmas Is coming up town Common Ground Theater; Ain't you heard Ira Aldridge Players, Beauty and the Beast Starlight; Dutchman Lynx; Angels In America, Honk, Rumors, and Twelfth Night SDSU. He has also appeared as Dr. Zoolittle for the San Diego Zoo and is an Emcee for San Diego Indie-fest. Patrick has a B.A. in Theater Performance from San Diego State University.

Brendan Cavalier (Clayton and Managing Director of CCdd) Brendan graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2006, and has been a working engineer in San Diego since then. He is also one of the founding and current members of Triad Productions est. 2007. He's excited to take on the additional responsibility of Managing Director for CCdd as well as being a cast/company member. His recent credits include Crimes of the Heart directed by Katie Rodda at Scripps Ranch, The Country Club directed by Teri Brown at OnStage, Dog Sees God directed by Kym Pappas for Innermission Productions, The Last Days of Judus Iscariot directed by Steven Schmitz, and The Lonesome West directed by Adam Parker for Triad Productions.

James P. Darvas (Danny) has been acting in San Diego for the past three years. He has worked for numerous companies and is very excited to be a part of CCdd's sophomore production. Some of his favorite roles include Mark in The Shadowbox, Howard in Psycopathia Sexuallis,Andrew in A Maiden's Prayer, and Richard in A Lion in Winter. He is quite a long way from home but feels San Diego offers a perfect opportunity to work with new and innovative theatre companies and looks forward to all future challenges and triumphs.

AdrIan Brown (Gerald) is a San Diego native that grew up with a passion for filmmaking. Growing up he would write, direct, act and edit his own short films that earned recognition at the San Diego Student Film Festival. He is finishing up his studies at Grossmont College where he has appeared in several productions including Hamlet and a touring improv show that featured CCDD member Evan Kendig. Along with stage managing The Breakup Break-Down, Adrian is hard at work on writing his first feature length movie and developing a sketch comedy web series for the troupe Captain Batch along with Evan Kendig.

Samantha Ginn (Bri) graduated from Sonoma State University with her B.A. in Theatre Arts. Some productions include "Plays by Young Writers" (Playwrights Project), The Maiden's Prayer and The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Triad Productions), Dog Sees God and The Vagina Monologues (InnerMission Productions), All This and Moonlight (Scripps Ranch Theatre) Noises Off (Whittier Centre Theatre) and The Velveteen Rabbit as an actor mentor (North Coast Rep Theatre School). Sam also enjoys her life working in a pre-school, where some of the best acting in town can be seen.

Soroya Rowley (Lilly) Favorite credits include Anonymous directed by Monica Stuft, First Lady Suite directed by Carrie Klewin, Much Ado About Nothing directed by Richard Seer, Glass Cord directed by Claudio Raygoza, and Redrowning Ophelia directed by Katie Rodda. In addition to acting Soroya works in a variety of grass roots, collaborative performance projects including playing Ring Mistress Fraulein Frank with Bad Medicine Circus and co-singer songwriter for the band Cypress Project. Soroya recently obtained her B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of San Diego.

Evan Kendig (Lionel) Evan has been performing for San Diego Audiences for 2 years. He has collaborated with a variety of professionals throughout Northern and Southern California and studied in programs like California State Summer School of the Arts (‘03 & ‘04) San Joaquin Delta College, and Grossmont College Theatre Arts Department. His most recent credit is James in Ion Theatre's The Lieutenant of Inishmore Directed By Claudio Raygoza, another of his favorite roles includes Matt in Innermission Production's Dog Sees God Directed by Kym Pappas.

Julio Jacobo (Travis) Julio is an alumni of SDSU where he majored in theatre. He also helped co-found their improv troupe Iota Eta Pi. He is thrilled to be playing Cupid and to be working with the great and talented members of Circle Circle Dot Dot. He's been seen acting on stage at SDSU and also with local theatre company Triad Productions, but you can also catch him on stage doing stand-up comedy at the Brass Rail, and recently at North Coast Repertory Theatre in Casa Del Haha.

Rich Soublet (Jeremy) is a level 29 Human Photographer. He wasn't orphaned or abandoned, and his homeland wasn't invaded by anyone. His only true quest is to communicate across borders through images created digitally, in print, and occasionally on the stage. He is thrilled to be involved in Circle Circle Dot Dot's second show and is proud of his friends and peers for coming together to create

The Playwright of RAGNAROK is:
Katherine Harroff.

The Director of RAGNAROK is:
Stephen Schmitz

The Cast of RAGNAROK includes:

PatRick Kelly*
(Neil)
Brendan Cavalier*
(Clayton)
James P. Darvas*
(Danny)
AdrIan Brown
(Gerald)
Samantha Ginn*
(Bri)
Katherine Harroff*
(Dot)
Julio Jacobo
(Travis)
Soroya Rowley*
(Lilly)
Evan Kendig*
(Lionel)
Rich Soublet
(Jeremy)

*Company Members of Circle Circle dot dot

The Design Team for RAGNAROK includes:
Kristen Flores
(Scenic Design)
Kevin Lidel
(Light Design)
Melissa Coleman-Reed*
(Costume Design)
Matt Lescault-Wood
(Sound Design)
PatRick Kelly/ Brendan Cavalier
(Props and Set Dressing)

The Crew for RAGNAROK includes:
Crystal Mercado
(Stage Manager)
PatRick Kelly
(Technical Director)
Brendan Cavalier
(Managing Director)

WHEN:
Opening: November 23rd
Show Runs: November 25th- December 10th (Dark Thanksgiving) 8pm

WHERE:
10th Ave Theater
930 10th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

TICKET PRICES: $10, $15, $20

HOW TO BUY TICKETS: Tickets for RAGNAROK are available only at
www.circle2dot2.com before the show, or by e-mailing circle@circle2dot2.com for reservations.

Tickets may also be purchased one hour prior to each performance.

Groups of ten people or more may purchase tickets for $10 before the day of the performance.

Student/Senior/Military/Actors Alliance tickets are $15. General Admission is $20.

SHOWTIMES: Opening: November 23rd. Show Runs: November 25th- December 10th (Dark Thanksgiving) All performances are at 8pm. Wednesday-Sunday.

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