Production Program
Written by Martin McDonagh
Directed by Ted Weil & Samantha Joy Weil
Produced with permission from Broadway Licensing
From The Producing Artistic Director
One of my favorite things about my job as Artistic Director is developing new seasons. We have a great team of dedicated artists on our play reading committee who read dozens of plays every year to help me pare the list down to a manageable level. I can’t possibly thank them enough for their hard work. But ultimately, both the pressure and privilege of finalizing each season rests with me.
We try to come up with better seasons every year…which keeps getting harder. But here we are…our 2024-25 season is ready to launch and it’s one of the most exciting slates of plays we’ve ever put together. Each one will be brand new to the Greater Cincinnati area…fresh, new, powerful and provocative!
Last year’s season was focused on Identity…this year’s scripts all play on the theme of chaos! From the chaos of dark minds, to the changes that alter our lives irrevocably, to the outrageous (and farcical) inner workings of the White House, this season offers drama, mystery, comedy and pathos. You won’t want to miss a single show! I am honored by the hard work and artistry of the wonderful people who choose to share their talents and passion with us at Falcon Theatre. And I’m thrilled have this wonderful season to offer these artists and you, our amazing and supportive audience. Now, please sit back, relax and enjoy…our 2024-2025 season.
Sincerely,
Ted Weil
Producing Artistic Director
CAST
Harry — Worley Stidham
Alice — Linda Callahan
Shirley — Em Ivanov
Mooney — Matt Flannery
Syd — Dylan McKenna
Clegg — Dylan McKenna
Fry/Governor — Darren Lee
Bill/Guard — Ryan Bowron
Charlie/Guard — Gabe Schenker
Arthur/Doctor — Mark Bowen
Pierrepoint/Hennesey – Mike Spitz
PRODUCTION TEAM
Production Stage Manager — Jordan Kerr
Assistant Stage Manager — Katie Ruwe
Scenic Design — Ted Weil & Samantha Joy Weil
Lighting Design — Ted Weil
Sound Design — Samantha Joy Weil
Costume Design — Hannah Richardson
Props Design — Clint Ibele
Lighting & Sound Execution — Jordan Kerr
Dialect Coach — Kate Glasheen
Fight Choreographer — Ted Weil
Set Construction — Ted Weil, Samantha Joy Weil, Clint Ibele
Scenic Painting — Steve & Kathy Luhn & Samantha Joy Weil
Graphic Design — Steve Luhn
Lobby Display — Samantha Joy Luhn
Dramaturg — Julie Carpenter
Marketing — Kara Ann Scullin
Social Media Marketing — Rachel Mock
House Staff Coordination — Clint Ibele
Photography — Claudia Herschner
Box Office — Kathleen Luhn, Clint Ibele
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Kathy & Steve Luhn
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Cast Biographies
Mark Bowen (Arthur/Doctor): Mark is delighted to return to the Falcon stage and have the opportunity to bring Martin McDonagh’s script to life with this talented cast and creative team. In addition to his work at Falcon you may have seen Mark in a Clifton Performance Theatre production or in a Fringe show at Know Theatre. Thanks to Samantha Ted, Jordan and Kate as well as the rest of the crew for taking care of the details so we can feel at home at our little pub in Oldham. Additionally Mark wishes to thank the entire Cincinnati area theater community. Both patrons and performers keep it creative and vibrant. As always, gratitude to Edna and Linda and a very special thanks to Kathleen.
Ryan Bowron (Bill/Guard): Ryan is stoked to appear as the “lovable” crony, Bill, in his first show at Falcon. He has really enjoyed working with such talented new collaborators and is excited to appear before new audiences. He has performed in many shows over the past few years in the Cincinnati area including with the Cincinnati Fringe Festival, Mariemont Players, Beechmont Players, and Village Players. Some favorites include Cyrano on the Moon, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Gods of Comedy, and The Outsider. Outside of theater, Ryan enjoys going to see (and occasionally performing) live music, playing on a badass trivia team (that’s not an oxymoron), and indulging in the masochistic practice of Cincinnati sports fandom. He gives much thanks and love to his incredible friends and family for all their support.
Linda Callahan (Alice): Linda Callahan (Alice): Linda is delighted to be returning to Falcon Theater to play a Brit for a second time. She is incredibly grateful to Ted, Samantha and the entire cast and crew for making this such a wonderful experience. Linda is a member of Cincinnati LAB Theatre, which supports and develops new playwrights, and has performed with many theater companies around town. Favorite roles include Sara Turing in Breaking the Code for Falcon Theater, Kate in Broadway Bound for Mariemont Players and Evelyn in Ghost of a Chance for Cincinnati LAB. She sends her love to her husband and son for their never ending support.
Matt Flannery (Mooney): Matt is 23 years old from Dayton, Ohio, and plans to continue his career as an actor, writer, and film director in Austin, Texas. Matt began acting in 2023 at the University of Kentucky, learning and training under the mentorship of Peter Allen Stone and Jeremy Brown Gillette. There, he performed in two mainstage shows: Little Women (directed by Christina Ritter) and Fairview (directed by Jeremy Brown Gillette), and wrote, directed, and performed in Saturday Night, a short film. Matt is thankful for the incredible opportunity to work with talented artists and people at Falcon Theatre.
Em Ivanov (Shirley): Em is excited to make their debut at Falcon Theater and share the space with such talented artists. Favorite acting credits include The Wolves (#25), The Crucible (Mary Warren) and Izzy Icarus Fell Off the World (Izzy).They are a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a BA in History and a certificate in Screenwriting. Em would also like to thank their padre for his unwavering support
Darren Lee (Fry/Governor): Darren is excited to make his debut with Falcon Theatre in this wonderful dark comedy. He has been involved both onstage and behind the scenes for several years in the Cincinnati theater community. Most recently, Darren portrayed Richard Burbage in The Book of Will at Mariemont Players and Joe Benjamin in God’s Favorite at Mason Community Players, and he directed The Murder Room for The Drama Workshop and Good People for Fairfield Footlighters. After practicing law for 20 years, Darren is currently a contractor in real life.
Dylan McKenna (Syd/Clegg): Dylan is thrilled to be back with Falcon Theater for Hangmen! He has previously worked with Falcon on The Head of Pearl Bryan and HIVoices. Other recent credits include a trio of Shakespeare shows (Coriolanus, The Tempest, andMacbeth), Janitor’s Closet, Serials!, and The Oresteia. Dylan is fairly local, having participated in Theater Xavier and the CCM Certificate Program before attending Washington University in St. Louis. When he’s not onstage, he can be found working in Finance for Procter & Gamble.
Gabe Schenker (Charlie/Guard): Gabe is stoked to make his Falcon Theatre debut! By day he works at UC’s College of Pharmacy, and outside work he enjoys participating in various theatre/music activities, playing and watching a ton of soccer, and running/hiking. He’s also a part-time MBA student at UC and is grateful this show fits snugly between fall and spring semesters. Previous credits around Cincinnati include the title role in Pippin (Footlighters), Mr. Green in Clue: The Musical, Slank/Hawking Clam in Peter and the Starcatcher (Incline), and various roles in Bright Star (Covedale). Thanks to Ted and Sam for the opportunity, friends and family for the support, and everyone reading this for supporting the arts!
Mike Spitz (Hennessy/Pierrepoint): Hangmen marks Mike’s return to the stage after 22 years. He thought he’d never act again until he saw a play last season at The Falcon and he got the “bug” again. He is a also avid photographer and screenwriter After living in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles for the past 30 years, he moved back to Cincinnati in 2021 with his wife and two young children.
Worley Stidham (Harry): Worley is grateful to be working with Falcon Theatre for the first time. Born and raised in Mason, OH. Favorite previous productions: Beauty and the Beast (Cincinnati Landmark Productions), Heathers: The Musical (Cincinnati Actor’s Studio & Academy), and Bat Boy: The Musical (Miami University Theatre). Love forever to Mom & Dad, Mr. Young, Gina & Couch.
Production Team Biographies
Jordan Kerr (Production Stage Manager): Originally from Alabama, Jordan is currently attending Northern Kentucky University pursuing a BFA in playwriting. His love for theater and telling stories have earned him jobs in Kentucky, Ohio, and Missouri. Focusing in Stage Management and Props, Jordan has spent the last few years working in Opera and Musical Theater. His most recent work includes NKU’s productions of When Pigs Fly and Anything Goes. He is excited to join The Falcon’s team with Hangmen.
Katie Ruwe (Assistant Stage Manager): Katie is pleased to be joining this production of Hangmen. Born and raised in Cincinnati and a graduate of NKU, she has worked throughout the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. At The Falcon Theatre, she has also managed POTUS, The Other Place, Breaking the Code, Vincent, Lifespan of a Fact, Silent Sky, Ben Butler, The Agitators, and Yankee Tavern. She has also stage managed with Queen City Opera on productions of Cenerentotla, Iolanta, Der Freischütz, Die Valkyrie, and the world premiere of Tchaikovsky’s Undina Eco-Opera. She has also managed Spinning Into Butter with American Legacy Theater, 100 Days with the KNOW Theater of Cincinnati, Steel Magnolias with The Story Collective, as well as several Fringe Festival shows with many different and wonderful creative minds. She would like to thank her partner for his outstanding support and the staff at Falcon for their continued trust in her.
Samantha Joy Weil (Director): Samantha is elated to be making her mainstage directorial debut with Hangmen! Sam has been seen at Falcon in past productions as Stephanie in POTUS, Catherine in Two Point Oh, Fran in Home, I’m Darling, Emma in Betrayal and Lisa in Well. Samantha has also performed with Cincinnati Landmark Productions as Gretchen in Boeing Boeing, and at the 2022 (Banned from Heaven, Barred from Hell) & 2023 (To Spite One’s Face) Cincy Fringe Festivals. Most recently, she wrote, produced and performed her own critically acclaimed Fringe play, Meet Me at the Bathtub: The short life and tumultuous times of Charlotte Corday. Samantha began her acting career in Portland, Oregon, in various productions with the Working Theatre Collective and with the Imago Theatre in the role of Sanae for the English world premier of Yukio Mishima’s The Black Lizard. She holds a B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from Northern Illinois University. Sam lives in Covington with her dog-daughter, Nellie Bly. She is grateful to her family for endless encouragement, and thankful for Ted, who makes every day brighter.
Ted Weil (Director): Ted is the Co-Founder and Producing Artistic Director at Falcon Theatre. Over the past 33 seasons, he has been seen on stage in productions including Hamlet, Henry V, Down the Road, Assassins, Rabbit Hole and Yankee Tavern. As a director, he has guided productions of The Rocky Horror Show, Angels In America, To Kill A mockingbird, Master Harold…and the Boys, and many more. He holds a BA in Theater from Northern Kentucky University and has worked in local radio and films as well as a few other theater companies in town in addition to his work at Falcon. His most recent role was that of “groom” in his wedding to Samantha in November…it was a smash hit! “Thanks to Mom and Dad…I know you’re watching this one. And deepest thanks and love to my wonderful wife Samantha who is the light of my life.”
Falcon Theatre Management Board
Piper N. Davis – Diversity & Inclusion Director
Clint Ibele – Falcon Takes Flight Director, Volunteer Coordinator
Tom Lawry – Management/Operations Consultant
Samantha Joy Luhn – Company Coordinator
Ted J. Weil – Producing Artistic Director
Patrons for our 2024-25 Season
ANGEL:
Doug & Carol Burks
BENEFACTOR:
Lynn Krabacher, CPA
Don Leonard
Sophia McAllister
Dale Hayes & Terry Miller
Barbara & David Reaman
PLAYWRIGHT:
Robert & Patricia Clary
Ron & Claudia Cropper
David Derringer
Greg Schaper
Suzana Waterhous
Ted & Samantha Joy Weil
Michael & Susan Whitehead
DIRECTOR:
Robert Arlinghaus & Christina Kelley
Rebecca Campbell
Steve Bolia & Rob Dorgan
Clint Ibele
Janet Mott
Phil & Marjorie Paradis
Wendy & Andrew Vogel
PRODUCER
In Memory of Renee Alper
Thomas $ Chris Comte
Patrick Cusick
Joanne Glaser
Joe Gorman
Karen Grass
Patricia Hoffman
Lisa Koepke
Rita Larkin
Tom Lawry
Joe & Nora Mock
Kathie Morbitzer & Mary Ann Meyer
Allison Rapp
Brenda Villa
DESIGNER:
Eileen Bolia
Tiffany Brinkman
Steven Broadbeck
Rilla Foster
Karla Lalosh
Sherry McCamley
Rick Pender
David Sundin
Jeff & Nancy Work
Anne Wrider
STAGE MANAGER:
Suzanne Beane
John Crow
Cheryl Hamilton
Ann Harding
Jeri Hines
Becky Jaunch
Ginny Krone
Mary Kroner
Bonnie Mill
Patricia Miller
Craig Patterson
Carla Sarakatsannis
Carol Sherman Jones
David Tape
ACTOR:
Jacob Breese
Antonio Cervantes
Robin Conners
Lori Kelley
Shannon Rae Lutz
Janet Manning
Christine Neyer
Michaela Ruebel
Carle Self
Rebecca Stadtlander
Erin Trentel
Susan Tyler
Annette Wick
Patty Young
Your Support Makes It All Possible!
Falcon has been creating quality theater for our audiences since 1989 and we remain committed to our vision to lead our community through artistic expression and inclusive creativity. Like all arts organizations, we can’t do it without you. Your tax-deductible donation helps us continue to produce affordable theatre while offsetting the cost of creating professional productions. The generosity of patrons continues to allow Falcon Theatre the opportunity to expand its horizons, reaching new audiences, new markets and a new generation of theatre minds. Your gift goes a long way in helping us grow, thrive and continue this success.
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Patron Levels:
- Angel $5000+ (Includes 2 five-show Flex Passes)
- Benefactor $1000+ (Includes 1 five-show Flex Passes)
- Playwright $500+
- Director $250+
- Producer $100+
- Designer $50+
- Stage Manager $25+
- Actor Up to $25
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