The Cast
Baron Ryan
Baron Ryan is an Austin-based filmmaker whose previous works include feature film Two Sleepy People and short story collection A Comedy of Nobodies. Stage debut.
Elyot
Vivian Noble
Vivan Noble’s previous work includes The Importance of Being Earnest, She Was Here, and Fat Ham (Austin Playhouse), Clyde’s (Ground Floor Theatre) and more.
Amanda
VictorTony Nielson
Tony Nielson is thrilled to be making his Bandwagon debut! His previous roles have included Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Penfold Theatre), Daryl Ames in Bright Star, Archie Proops in Jekyll & Hyde (Georgetown Palace Theatre), and he has toured the state in multiple productions with Texas Comedies. Tony will also be featured as Landlord in Alchemy Theatre’s production of The Robber Bridegroom as well as Lonny in TexARTS’ production of Rock of Ages later this summer. He’d like to thank his friends for their constant love and support!
SibylBella Monette
Bella Monette is thrilled to be back for her second Bandwagon Arts production! Her previous roles have included Nina in In The Heights (Georgetown Palace Theatre) and Laurey in Green Grow the Lilacs (Bandwagon Arts)! She would like to thank her friends and her family for always supporting her!
The Crew
Jana Whatley is a sculptor and performance artist who has a deep love for working on live performances. Her professional history boasts a spectrum of productions ranging from experimental performance art to dance to traditional theater. She has performed varied roles for Stages Repertory Theater, Experimental Action, The Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum of Modern Art, and Fusebox's Live in America.
Properties DesignerJana Whatley
Producer, Adapter, Director, Sound DesignerBenajah T. Baskin
Benajah T. Baskin is the Artistic Director of Bandwagon Arts. His previous work includes Someone To Watch Over Me, Since We’ve No Place To Go, and “You Can Find Friends Anywhere”.
Adriana Fontánez is thrilled to be working with Bandwagon Arts for the first time! She is a scenic painter and designer, stage manager, props master, wig stylist, and performer. Some previous works include stage managing A Doctor’s Visit with Broad Theatre and A Christmas Carol at the Georgetown Palace Theatre. She has painted for Creative Action, Filigree Theatre, and was nominated for a B. Iden Payne award for her work on Jekyll and Hyde. Adriana is also on the board of The Archive Theatre and a company member of the Paramount Story Wranglers. She graduated from St. Edward’s University with a BFA in Acting.
Stage Manager, Charge ArtistAdriana Fontánez
Technical Director, Head CarpenterBeau Harris
Patrick Anthony
Patrick Anthony is a freelance lighting and scenic designer based in Austin, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Loyola University: New Orleans, and studied Scene Design at the Lir Academy of Trinity College Dublin.
Patrick has worked in the Austin community since 2009, designing over 200 productions of theatre, musical theatre and dance. Frequent collaborators include Austin Shakespeare, Filigree Theatre, The Archive Theatre & The Vortex Repertory Company. He has also designed internationally at the Dublin and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals.
Patrick is the recipient of the 2012, 2016 & 2021 B. Iden Payne award for Outstanding Lighting Design, the 2016 & 2017 Austin Critics' Table Award for Lighting Design and the 2025 Austin Theatre Critics Awards for Lighting Design. He teaches Stagecraft in the St Edward's University.
Scenic Designer, Lighting DesignerAndy Grapko
Based in Austin, Texas, Andy is a certified intimacy coordinator with Intimacy Directors and Coordinators, a SAG-AFTRA-accredited program. A SAG-AFTRA member, her work has been seen on Hulu, Netflix, and the CW, with upcoming series on Paramount and Apple TV+.
Andy's experience as an actor, theatre director, and movement professional, combined with her background in psychology and advocacy, led her to the roles of intimacy coordinator and director. Her understanding of what it's like to be on both sides of the camera allows her to effectively support actors and directors by facilitating safe intimacy choreography and storytelling with care and efficiency.
Andy is committed to creating safer spaces that empower everyone. She holds a B.A. in Psychology, is certified in Mental Health First Aid, and has experience as a Victim Advocate. Additional training includes: Trauma-Informed Practices, Bystander Intervention, Conflict De-escalation, Implicit Bias Recognition, Sexual Harassment Recognition and Prevention, Allyship, Anti-Racism, and Gender and Sexuality.
Intimacy CoordinatorFight ChoreographerSusannah Crowell
Norma Cantu
Costume Designer