CLEANSED
Cleansed
by the late, great Sarah Kane.
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Director: Nicole Stodard
Technical Director: David Hart
Sound Design: Nicole Stodard with David Hart
Lighting Designer: Jeffrey D. Holmes
Fight Director: Paul Homza
Dance Choreography: Andy Herrmann & Nicole Stodard
Artistic Assistant: Axy Carrion-Bannon
Meet the Cast
Jim Gibbons (Tinker)
Jim is very proud to be working in this production of Cleansed. Past credits include 'The Normal Heart', 'Beyond Therapy' and 'Terra Nova' in Shreveport LA; 'Inherit the Wind', 'Night of the Iguana', 'A Moon for the Misbegotten', 'Waiting for Godot' and 'M. Butterfly' in New Orleans; 'The Road to Mecca', 'Marisol', 'As you Like it', 'Mass Appeal', 'In the Heart of America', 'No Exit', 'Entertaining Mr. Sloan', 'Drinking in America', 'Waiting for Godot' and 'The Pillowman' in South Florida. Jim is currently retired, except from acting! He wishes to thank Nicole and the cast and crew of this amazing piece of theater for a wonderful experience.
Christina Jolie Breza (Grace)
Christina is electrified to be debuting on the Thinking Cap stage and to have such an amazing opportunity to dive into the mind of Sarah Kane! This is not Christina's first stab at Kane;she studied Kane in college and performed a piece from 4.48 Psychosis. Christina is a recent graduate from FAU with a BA in Theatre focusing on performance, dance, and combat. She was last seen on stage at the Delray Beach Playhouse in Plaza Suite by Neil Simon. Her most memorable performances include Dead Man Walking (Sister Prejean), Tony and Tina's Wedding (Marina bridesmaid) and Moon Over Buffalo (Rosalind). She would like to thank Nicole and the entire cast and crew for being "crazy" and experiencing this with her; she could not have gone THERE without you. "LOVE ME OR KILL ME"
Daniel Nieves (Graham)
Born and raised in Miami, Danny graduated from Florida
International University with a BFA degree in Performance. His credits
as an actor include No Exit, Extremities, 12th Night, The Ruby Sunrise, Prodigal: The Execution of William Spencer, El Patio, Sonia Flew, Pericles, Springs Awakening, and his one man show on the life of Charles Luciano, For the Love of Money. His credits as a director include the FIU production of Anna Christie by Eugene O’Neill and more recently Living Out
by Lisa Loomer at the Main Street Playhouse. Danny would like to thank
his family for their constant love and support and the proud members of
B.N.C.
John Robert Warren (Carl)
John is very excited to be making his debut performance with Thinking
Cap Theatre. He is honored to be bringing this powerful work to life
surrounded by a brave and talented cast. John was last seen at the
Broward Stage Door in Guys and Dolls as Benny Southstreet and at the New Theatre originating the role of Benji in the world premiere of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them.
John holds a B.A. from Ashland University and spent three years working
at The Florida Repertory Theatre before settling in Miami. Love to
family, friends and beautiful Rachel. See more of John at
johnrobertwarren.com. "There is no fear in love; but perfect love
casteth out fear."
Andy Herrmann (Rod)
Andy is excited to join Nicole and cast to see what happens as we get Cleansed. Andy was last seen at Empire Stage as Carol Ann (and 10 others) in the sold-out run of Mommie Queerest. Last year’s performances also include Gould in Grey Gardens at Rising Action Theater and the Maid of Honor in Jon and Juan’s Wedding at the Broward Center. A former New York dancer and ad exec, Andy now resides in Miami Beach where he teaches yoga and ballet workout classes. Special thanks to Richard and Juan.
Desiree Mora (Woman)
Her smile is so bright it’s considered renewable energy. Her eyes have their own IMDB page. She shot the sheriff AND the deputy. She doesn't always drink wine. Who are we kidding? Of course she does. Desiree Mora is thrilled to return to Thinking Cap Theatre, where she made her debut in the world premier of Death For Sydney Black as Cheerleader 2/Daddy. Desiree also appeared in the short film Citrus Soulmates and is performing in the 1st South Florida One Minute Play Festival. She continues to hone her craft under such luminaries as Sebastian Ligarde, Anna Panaro, and Timothy O'Keefe. And for those of you who have never honed before, it's not easy. Desiree thanks her family, friends, cast & crew of Cleansed for their love and support. Desiree is not creeped out by Facebook stalkers and, in fact, has dated a few. “Like” her at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Desiree-Mora/154321161331554
Robert Alter (Robin)
Rob is excited to be working for the first time with Thinking Cap Theatre at Empire Stage. He has worked on and off stage as an actor and designer, from dancing as Frankenfurter in 6-inch stiletto heels to scoring Sam Sheppard’s t
he Ⅲ-act monster, A Lie of the Mind, with a live band. Rob considers it a privilege to entertain audiences through theatre, and he can't thank his friends and family enough for always being there for him, when they probably thought he didn't love them because he had "rehearsal." Please enjoy the show...
