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Scott Amiotte
Eve Parker
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Brendan Cavalier
~ Ryan Ross
Rich Soublet
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Adam Parker
Weston
Wesley
Ella
Emma
Taylor
Ellis
Sgt. Malcom
Emerson
Slater.
Crew
Charles Peters
Ryan Shores
Rhiannon Jones
Rachel Baum
Ryan Ross
Scott Andrew Amiotte
Rich Soublet II
Brian Burke
Guy Robbins
Director
Adam Parker
Stage Manager.
Jacob Koehnen
Set Design 0. ,••••••••••••••••••••••• Kris Kerr
Costume Design
Kate Stallons
Lighting Design
Areta MacKel vie
Sound Design
Matt Lescault-Wood
Prop Design
Kris Kerr
Asst. Director.
Steve Schmitz
Master Carpenter
Scott Andrew Amiotte
Lighting & Rigging Technician
George Daye
Lead Scenic Artist , Kris Kerr
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Triad Productions
Presents
Curse of the Starving Class
Written by Sam Shepard
Cast
The Place
Kevin Lissy
Matt Lescault -Wood
Ryan Ross
Eve Parker
Rich Soublet II
A Californian nowhere, in a time long past that feel like today
There will be one 15 minute intermission

Nate from the Director
In grade school 1- and I'm sure many of you- used macaroni and watercolors
to paint some version of our American Dream. It probably involved pizza,
naps and video consoles (In perfect recollection of Mrs. Hoenig's 2nd Grade
Class my 3 "American Dreams" were "Money, Car, The World". And the
Seussian caricature of me in that macaroni mess was in magician's attire.)
Even then the thought is laid at our feet that we are to claw like a frenzied cat
until we can get what we desire most: MONEY. The American Dream is a
relentless pursuit of golden goals. Job, home, provisions, vacations,
retirement. On our land, prosperity and possibility are limited by the invisible
and limitless currency of hope- so long as you don't stop churning it out.
Success is nearly synonymous
with sacrifice, but is the acquisition of wealth
so important that it's the pulsing motivation of everything we do? How much
are we riding on this gamble that our dream will manifest instead of souring
into a waking nightmare?
This play is a classic cautionary tale on the American Dream- about how
hungry it can make us for success and how ravenous we can become when
starved for a better life. Shepard's words are too alive today in an America
famished for a better deal after being marooned by a sputtering economy and
dropped into the sloshing quicksand of the housing crisis. The show is an
absurdist drama with clumsy, impulsive people trying to claw their way out
of a hopeless rut, and I have met very real versions of each of these
characters over the years. I admired their tenacity but pitied their terrible
mistakes, all for the sake of doing what we're taught: follow your dream or
fall in line.
I adore The American Dream. It affords Triad the possibility of pursuing our
own hopes and desires. But ask yourself what cost or sacrifice is worth
pursuing it to the fullest, because at the end of the day, when all accounts are
settled, someone has to pay for you to be able to cash in. How far are we
willing to go to make our dreams a reality at the expense of someone- or
everyone? These are tough questions I ponder. And you have to be awake to
ponder them.
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The Cast
Scott Andrew Amiotte (Ellis): San Diego: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
(Satan), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Danny), The Glory of Living (Clint),
Corpus Christi (James the Less), Troilus and Cressida (Hector/Diomedies),
My Three Angles (Alfred). Tours: Macbeth (Macduff), A Midsummer Night's
Dream (Oberon). Film: The Laundromat (Armando), Streets (Ace), The
Badlands (Ahsik), Derek (Branco), The American Dream (Latin Fever
Rodriguez). Fight Choreography: The Lonesome West, Troi/us and Cressida,
Macbeth, Pirates of Point Loma, Skulls Eye. Next, Scott can be seen in
Cygnets Our Town. Scott is a graduate of SDSU with a BA in Theatre Arts
and is the founder and Executive Director of Triad Productions. Sea horses
foreva.
Rachel Baum (Emma): Rachel is ajunior at the Canyon Crest Academy and
is delighted to be working with Triad for the first time. Some of her previous
credits include: Carol in Diverting Devotion (WC Studios), Tracy Turnblad
in Hairspray (ACT San Diego), Widow Corney in Oliver (San Diego Junior
Theatre), Rent (CYC), and Les Miserables (CYC). She wishes to thank her
wonderful director, Adam Parker, the cast and crew for all their support and
encouragement, and her ongoing acting coach and mentor, Walker
Clark. She is grateful for the opportunity to perform with such an outstanding
team.
Brian Burke (Emerson): Brian last worked with Triad on their production
of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and is thrilled to be back onboard. Recent
appearances include Three Plays of Grand Guignol (Dangerhouse
Productions), Violets Bloom at Sunset (Compass Theatre), In the Blood, and
The Boys Next Door (North Park Vaudeville). Thanks to small theatre
companies that keep the art alive and accessible.
Rhiannon M. Jones (Ella): Rhiannon returned to the stage once her son
could understand (if not quite pronounce) the word "rehearsal" in
InnerMission's productions of The Vagina Monologues and A Memory, a
Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer. She currently lacks an adjective good
enough to express her genuine enthusiasm at working with Triad on Curse.
She tried. Thanks to cast, crew, everyone who babysat, the one who smiled at
every win and, "Woo-dee" for his patience with mommy's "a-hearsals."
Charles Peters (Weston): Charles is thrilled to be working again with Triad
after the success of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. Some recent acting
credits include: David Kahn in Social Security (Scripps Ranch Theatre),
Professor Moriarty and Mrs. Hudson (Aubrey Award) in Sherlock Holmes'
Excellent Adventure (Coronado Playhouse), Marty in Cell Shock (New
Perspective Festival) and Peter in Homel(fe (Experimental Theatre) presented
to Edward Albee. Charles recently wrapped on a short film entitled
Moonflower that will be released in the fall. For more information visit
www.charles-peters.com. Love to Jenn for making it all worthwhile.
GUY Robbins (Slater): Guy is a recent graduate of San Diego State
University with a B.A. in theatre arts. Some acting credits include: Paradise
Hotel (Don Powell), The Poet and the Rent (Experimental Theatre), A Night
Out (Experimental Theatre), and Hamlet: Blood in the Brain (Experimental
Theatre). Thanks to everyone involved and for the opportunity.
Ryan Ross (Taylor): Ryan is a graduate of San Diego State University and
the British American Drama Academy, where he studied theatre and beerdrinking.
Today, Ryan continues to pursue these interests as a co-founder of
Triad Productions and the Marketing Manager for Karl Strauss Brewing Co.
Favorite credits include: The Lonesome West (Triad), Fat Pig (Innermission),
Twelfth Night (SDSU), A Midsummer Night's Dream (BADA), A Lie of the
Mind (SDSU), Stop Kiss (SDSU), Someone Who'll Watch Over Me (SDSU).
If you're reading this program, thanks for putting down the remote and
braving a night of theatre.
Ryan Shores (Westley Tate): Although he holds a BA in Theater Arts from
San Diego State University, Ryan is most known for his work in standup
comedy. As a comedian, Ryan has performed on stages all over California,
and across the United States, alongside some of today's top comedians. As an
actor Ryan has most frequently tackled the roles of villains in independent
film and stage productions. Special thanks to the cast and crew for their
tireless work ethic and to Bree and Dragan for giving up 2 months of family
dinners, games of catch and quality time so I could do this. (Ryan Shores will
be performing standup comedy here at the Tenth Ave Theater May 11th and
25th• Details at www.ShoresHatesMe.com)
Rich Soublet (Sgt. Malcom): After such a long absence Rich is thrilled to
return to the stage amidst a group of such talented actors. He graduated from
San Diego State University with a degree in Pretend with an emphasis in
Funny Faces. Many thanks to the cast, crew, designers, Hodad's, and Argo.

The Crew
Adam Parker (Director): Adam is the Artistic Director and a founding member
of Triad Productions. Directing for Triad: The Maiden's Prayer, Shopping &
F***ing, Sexual Perversity in Chicago and The Duck Variations (Staged
Readings), The Lonesome West, The Maiden's Prayer (Staged Reading), Danny
& The Deep Blue Sea. For Skull & Dagger @ SDSU: Kindertransport, A Stye of
The Eye, Stop Kiss. Assistant Direction: A Lie oftheMind (SDSU) Lysistrata
(SDSU). Adam holds a BA with Special Distinction in Theatre Arts from SDSU.
He is a lover of good beer, good theatre, hearty laughter, and thanks his family
and friends for sharing all of those with him.
Stephen Schmitz (Assistant Director): Stephen Schmitz is happy to once again
be working with his good friends at Triad, for whom he most recently directed
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot. 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.
Jacob Koehnen (Staee Manaeer): Jacob is an eight year theatre veteran, having
done stage management, lighting, sound, set construction and props. Credits
include: Juvie, The More the Merrier, A Marriage Proposal, Trifles, An Evening
of One Acts, You Can't take It With You, Harvey, and Guys and Dolls (Bonita
Vista High School); Shakespeare Abridged, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Let
the Eagle Fly (Southwestern College); Stage Management: Guess Who's Coming
to Dinner, 12 Angry Jurors (Community Actor's Theatre); Assistant Stage
Manager: The Importance of Being Earnest, Dracula (Coronado Playhouse);
Lighting: Not Now Darling, Social Security (Scripps Ranch Theatre).
Areta MacKelvie (Liehtine Desiener): Areta graduated from the University of
Puget Sound in 2008 with a BA in Theatre Arts. Local Credits: Somebody's
Dance Group (Transform), Francis-Parker Upper School (A Piece of My Heart).
She is currently the resident Master Electrician at Cygnet Theatre and works in
the San Diego theatre circuit as a lighting technician. A big thank you goes out
to everyone who came to spend an hour or two on this show- on the ground and
in the air.
Matt Lescault-Wood (Sound Desiener):
Dying City, It's A Wondeiful Life, History Boys, Mauritius, Noises Off, Sweeney
Todd, Private Lives, Cabaret (Cygnet); Wit, I Love You Because (North Coast
Reparatory Theatre); Picasso at the Lapin Agile (USD); Danny and the Deep
Blue Sea, Red Light Winter, Lonesome West, Maiden's Prayer (Triad); Plays by
Young Writers 2008, 2009, 20 I0 (Playwright's Project); Request Program,
Cripple of Inishmaan (ion); Butcher of Baraboo, Dog Act, Expecting Isabel,
Eurydice [2010 San Diego Critics Circle Nominee], Eleemosynary, The
Crucible, Toughest Girl Alive (Moxie); Tick, Tick...BOOM (Stone Soup);
Sideman (BANG); Richard 1I (Intrepid). Matt holds a Bachelors of Arts in
Theatre Design and Technology from SDSU.
Kristine Kerr (Set and Prop Desiener):
Proof, Electricidad, By the Bog of Cats, A Class Act, Vagina Monologues
(SDSU); Angels in America, Pt 1 & 2, A Streetcar Named Desire (palomar
College); Romeo & Juliet (Intrepid Shakespeare); Three Days of Rain (Compass
Theatre); Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, The Lonesome West, and the tree
for The Maiden's Prayer (Triad). Kristine is happy to be working with the
hardworking, hard-playing Triad team again. Their brand of crazy fun is
addictive! Kristine thanks her husband Jim, and son Matt, for their patience,
support, and love.
Kate Stallons (Costume Desiener): Kate graduated from Fashion Careers
College with a major in costume design. Her debut as a designer at the San
Diego Repertory Theatre came with the Fritz Blitz' production of Hair, and she
has since collected design credits including Speech and Debate for Diversionary
Theatre, Scrooge for the School of Creative and Performing Arts, co-designed
the REP's Hairspray, and New Village Art's Santaland Diaries. During this
time, she continues fulfilling her duties as the costume shop manager for the San
Diego REP. Kate's next work can be seen in Swingtime Canteen at On Stage
Playhouse.
Erica Paulson (Dramaturee): Erica is excited to be a part of Triad's production
of Curse of the Starving Class. She has recently been the dramaturg for San
Diego State University's production of Eurydice. Erica is currently working
toward a Theatre Arts Masters Degree at San Diego State University. Her guilty
pleasures include creative writing, traveling, and video games.