Written, Choreographed, Co-Directed, & Sound Designed
by Ace Lovelace
Co-Director/Marketer: Casey Jane
Stage Manager/Dramaturg: Emmeline McCabe
Technical Director/Lighting Designer: Becky Ochoa
Costume/Makeup Designer: Katelyn Baron
Premiering at
the Westport Bowery at the
2022 Kansas City Fringe Festival!
7/22 11PM
7/23 5PM
7/26 6:30PM
7/28 9:30PM
7/30 9:30PM
Synopsis
A troubled young dancer named Iam is interrupted by a chaotic figure named Ego, who sends him embarking on a journey to the 5th dimension. Upon arriving he is challenged to a series of trials by three Vices: Ira, the Vice of Wrath and Anger; Acedia, the Vice of Depression and Sloth; and The Golden Teacher, the Vice of Acceptance and Peace. Along with a shadowy figure called Gula, these creatures of the otherworld serve Iam on his stubborn and metaphysical quest to process through his grief.
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**DISCLAIMER: Strobe & lazer lights may affect some photo-sensitive viewers.**
Cast & Crew
ACE LOVELACE
as IAM
Ace Lovelace was born in St Louis, MO and raised in Olathe, KS. He attended Missouri State University as a BFA Acting major and also attended UMKC for a Master's course called E-Scholars at the Regnier Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Ace has been seen on stage in Kansas City at Theatre for Young America, Musical Theatre Heritage, Kansas City Actor's Theatre, Starlight KC, the MET, and more. Ace has taught in many school districts in the Metro area, as well as many Youth Theatre Organizations. This will be Ace's producer/playwright debut. Thank you to my family, friends, cast and crew, and donors for your loving support. Another thanks to KC Fringe, Westport Bowery, and Theatre Community Fund for this opportunity.
TERRAYE WATSON
as EGO
Terraye (Ray) Watson (He/Him) is thrilled to be returning to the Kansas City Fringe Festival! He received his BA in Theatre Performance at UMKC. Since then he has rolled around the KC area appearing in different productions, such as Lynn Nottage’s Fabulation (UMKC), Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly (The Black Repertory Theatre), Nathan Louis Jackson’s The Last Black Play (Buffalo Room), and Lewis J. Morrow’s Ain’t No Such Thing As Midnight Black (KC Melting Pot Theatre), and most recently in The Inheritance, Part 1 & 2 (Unicorn Theatre). His love for theatre began in high school when he performed The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Terraye could not be more excited to be playing with this magnanimous cast. He would like to thank his family and friends for the ongoing support! See ya soon! IG: @Rayrugga
CHRISTA JAMES
Christa is so excited to be returning to the KC Fringe festival stage after these last couple years, especially with this amazing cast and crew! She was most recently seen as Marianne in Disaster! and the props manager for Little Women (RCCP in Leavenworth), a puppeteer for Amahl and the Night Visitors (KC Lyric Opera), and Romaine Patterson in The Laramie Project (The Barn Players). She has also been active in the film and modeling scene and works as a bartender at a couple different KC locations (find some cocktail recipes on Instagram @christajames13!)
as IRA
KYRA WEINBERGER
Kyra (She/Her) is incredibly excited to perform in her second KC Fringe show, both because of Ace! A full time Ashtanga yoga teacher, it’s been a while since she has spoken on stage. You might have seen her with Burlesque Downtown Underground, and she just won the title of Queen of KC Burlesque 2022 at the national yearly festival. A former Theatre for Young America resident performer, she has also performed with Spinning Tree Theatre, the Coterie, and MTH here in KC. Thank you for supporting!
as ACEDIA
BRANDIS OUTLAW
Brandis (She/Her) is excited to join the Fringe Festival for the second time! Recent works include the Theatre Lab Festival (Kansas City Public Theatre), Sophie in Flying West (M.E.T), and many other great works around greater Kansas City. She loves attending pro wrestling events and spending time visiting her friends in STL. Thank you for supporting live theatre!
as THE GOLDEN TEACHER
as GULA
KITTY CORUM
Kitty Corum is a Kansas City native with a Bachelor's in Theatre from Truman State University, and she first found her love of performing with The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. She has recently performed in Oedipus the King (KC Public Theatre), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Heart of America Shakespeare Festival), and a reading of her own musical, The Head of Medusa, co-written with Nathan Bowman and Emmy Panzica, produced by KC Public Theatre. Kitty is also an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. She is excited to work with Ace on this fantastical new work!
CASEY JANE
Casey (She/Her) is thrilled to be making her KC theatrical directing debut with "Process Inevitable" alongside Ace and his wonderful vision. She works as an actor and producer around town in various theatre and film capacities and with her company Rising Tide Productions. You can catch her performing during this same Fringe festival at Upside Bungee in Chaos Ensues with Warehouse Ensemble. Recent credits include When/Time (No Divide KC), The Holy Trinity (KC Public Theatre), Barbecue (KC Melting Pot), and Almost, Sorta, Maybe (IX Productions). She's grateful to her family and friends for their support, and to this wicked awesome team for their collaborative sunshine and trust in her leadership. Visit her website at bit.ly/caseyjanekc
Director
Stage Manager/
Dramaturg
EMMELINE MCCABE
Emmeline (They/Them) is a Kansas City born and raised theatre artist, writer, and jack of all trades. Their background is primarily in Dramaturgy and Scriptwriting, having earned a degree in both from Webster University in 2018. Currently, Emmeline is attending UMKC Bloch School of Management pursuing an MBA with a Certificate in Nonprofit Management as they hope to one day own a theatre in the Waldo/Brookside area. When they aren't writing, going to school, stage managing, or doing whatever else, Emmeline enjoys knitting with the company of their cats, Eugene and Samuel.
BECKY OCHOA
Technical Director/
Lighting Designer
Becky Ochoa is an Iowa native, who just happened to make her way down to KC 3 years ago! Becky holds a BA in Theatre from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. She focused mostly on tech theatre, with an emphasis in Stage Management, Directing, and Lightning Design. She also loves teaching theatre classes, from preschool kids to high schoolers. Recent Stage Management credits include Les Miserable (First Act Theatre Arts), Taming of the Shrew (Rising Tide Productions), and The Glass Menagerie (Northwestern College). Her most recent work in Lighting Design include Les Miserable and Seussical (First Act Theatre Arts).
Costume/Makeup Designer
KATELYN BARON
Katelyn Baron (She/Her | They/Them) “HiYa” from Southern California! As you are skimming this bio, contemplating purchasing tickets (DO IT!) or waiting for the show to start, Katelyn is packing up to move back to Kansas City! After countless creative/professional/ personal growth adventures in LA and NYC, they are coming to work with their favorite friends and collaborators! Exciting things are coming soon! This is Katelyn’s costume/makeup designer and KC Fringe festival debut! Previously, she has been seen locally on the stages of The KC Rep, New Theatre Restaurant, The Coterie, The Living Room, Spinning Tree Theatre, and Musical Theater Heritage. Thanks and love to Casey and Ace! @katelynbaroness
Featured Music
"Cloudburst" by Eric Whitacre
"Antidote is in the Poison" by GoGo Penguin
"Fosse's World: Calypso / Snake in the Grass" by Fosse Original Broadway Cast Recording
"Renaissance" album by Apashe
"Silence in Tokyo" by H ZETT M
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We do not own the rights to any music.
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Special Thanks
Theatre Community Fund
Jake Walker
Darren Canady
Sarah Aptilon
Jane Scoggins
Saxon Allen
J Jerome Searle