Annie
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Opening: August 15, 2017
Closing: August 19, 2017
Creative Team
Composer: Charles Strouse
Lyricist: Martin Charnin
Book: Thomas Meehan
Producer: Chance Theater
Director: Matthew McCray
Music Director: Bill Strongin
Choreographer: Angeline Mirenda
Production Manager: Bebe Herrerra
Technical Director: Jim Book
Stage Manager: Courtny Greenough
Cast: Frank Minano, Maya Grace Fischbein, Kellie Cundiff, Dayna Stauble, Karla Franko, Winston Peacock, Celine Ngo, Ella Gibson, Noelle Lidyoff, Sana Manoj, Carissa Diller, Angelina Pendleton-Mendez, Elise Borgfeldt, Hannah Bushyeager, Lexie-Lynn Harding, Megan Cherry, Tyler Marshall, Richard Comeau, Rosanne Seimens, Robin Walton, Glenn Koppel, Abel Miramontes, Brian Bolanos, Edgar Torrens, Ava Stieler, Alea Jordan, Rebeka Hoblik, Bella Zoila Smith, Katie Ellsworth, Tayo Odebunmi, Juliet Garbacz, Katie McClave
Scenic: Jim Book
Lighting: Matt Schleicher
Sound: Julie Ferrin
Costumes: Christina Marie Perez
Charles McNulty | Los Angeles Times
…I have nothing but praise for director Matthew McCray, his design team and the production’s superlative cast…
Anthony Byrnes | KCRW
McCray distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.
Steven Stanley | Scenie Awards
Matthew McCray, Director of the Year (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and “Rent” at Chance Theater)
Bio
Matthew McCray has directed productions, workshops, and concerts at premiere Los Angeles institutions such as Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Philharmonic, South Coast Repertory, Deaf West Theatre, among others. His projects have been headlined by nationally celebrated performers Vanessa Williams and Bob Weir, and cherished local Los Angeles artists. Matthew has received grants from EST/Sloan Science and Technology, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, CCI/Durfee ARC, and was a finalist for the Sherwood Award. He has produced 20 seasons of theatre in Los Angeles as the Founding Artistic Director of the award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble, a non-profit theatre company funded through local, regional, state, and national sources. KCRW has said, “[McCray] distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.”
Notable directing credits include Our Class (SAGE Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, Ovation Award nomination, LA Weekly nomination), Next to Normal (OCTG Award nomination, Scenie Award), The City (LA Weekly nomination), The Other Place (listed as top OC production of 2019). Additional credits include directing at Theatre @ Boston Court, Lewis Family Playhouse, Muse/ique, REDCAT, Chance Theater, Circle X, Son of Semele, and Rogue Machine.
Matthew has also performed on the stages of REDCAT, Disney, REPRISE!, Overtone Industries, Theatre @ Boston Court, Musical Theatre West, Shakespeare Orange County, Son of Semele, as well as on the TV shows Parenthood, New Girl, Will & Grace, Boston Legal, The Cure (pilot), and the feature film The Commission (starring Martin Sheen, Edward Asner and Martin Landau).
He teaches acting and directing, and writes new works regularly for the Symphonies for Youth program at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His original works have been produced or workshopped by Center Theatre Group, South Coast Repertory, London Theatre Workshop, and Son of Semele. As a former Ovation Voter for LA Stage Alliance and a former President of Theatre Producers of Southern California, Matthew has contributed valuable service to support the larger thriving Los Angeles theatre community. Matthew holds a BFA from Chapman University and is a member of SDC, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA. Insta- @mccray.matthew | www.matthewmccray.com
Most recent press…
ReviewsTravis Michael HolderTicket Holders LA
ReviewsEric GordonPeople's World
A broad range of experiences
“For over 20 years I ran a nonprofit theatre and venue in Los Angeles. During those decades I learned many skills in production, communication, management, and more. They have become an invaluable part of how I create, develop, and realize new and existing work.”
Matthew McCrayDirector | Producer | Performer | Playwright
Director
Producer
Performer
Playwright
Go to Top
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Opening: August 15, 2017
Closing: August 19, 2017
Creative Team
Composer: Charles Strouse
Lyricist: Martin Charnin
Book: Thomas Meehan
Producer: Chance Theater
Director: Matthew McCray
Music Director: Bill Strongin
Choreographer: Angeline Mirenda
Production Manager: Bebe Herrerra
Technical Director: Jim Book
Stage Manager: Courtny Greenough
Cast: Frank Minano, Maya Grace Fischbein, Kellie Cundiff, Dayna Stauble, Karla Franko, Winston Peacock, Celine Ngo, Ella Gibson, Noelle Lidyoff, Sana Manoj, Carissa Diller, Angelina Pendleton-Mendez, Elise Borgfeldt, Hannah Bushyeager, Lexie-Lynn Harding, Megan Cherry, Tyler Marshall, Richard Comeau, Rosanne Seimens, Robin Walton, Glenn Koppel, Abel Miramontes, Brian Bolanos, Edgar Torrens, Ava Stieler, Alea Jordan, Rebeka Hoblik, Bella Zoila Smith, Katie Ellsworth, Tayo Odebunmi, Juliet Garbacz, Katie McClave
Scenic: Jim Book
Lighting: Matt Schleicher
Sound: Julie Ferrin
Costumes: Christina Marie Perez
Charles McNulty | Los Angeles Times
…I have nothing but praise for director Matthew McCray, his design team and the production’s superlative cast…
Anthony Byrnes | KCRW
McCray distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.
Steven Stanley | Scenie Awards
Matthew McCray, Director of the Year (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and “Rent” at Chance Theater)
Bio
Matthew McCray has directed productions, workshops, and concerts at premiere Los Angeles institutions such as Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Philharmonic, South Coast Repertory, Deaf West Theatre, among others. His projects have been headlined by nationally celebrated performers Vanessa Williams and Bob Weir, and cherished local Los Angeles artists. Matthew has received grants from EST/Sloan Science and Technology, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, CCI/Durfee ARC, and was a finalist for the Sherwood Award. He has produced 20 seasons of theatre in Los Angeles as the Founding Artistic Director of the award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble, a non-profit theatre company funded through local, regional, state, and national sources. KCRW has said, “[McCray] distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.”
Notable directing credits include Our Class (SAGE Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, Ovation Award nomination, LA Weekly nomination), Next to Normal (OCTG Award nomination, Scenie Award), The City (LA Weekly nomination), The Other Place (listed as top OC production of 2019). Additional credits include directing at Theatre @ Boston Court, Lewis Family Playhouse, Muse/ique, REDCAT, Chance Theater, Circle X, Son of Semele, and Rogue Machine.
Matthew has also performed on the stages of REDCAT, Disney, REPRISE!, Overtone Industries, Theatre @ Boston Court, Musical Theatre West, Shakespeare Orange County, Son of Semele, as well as on the TV shows Parenthood, New Girl, Will & Grace, Boston Legal, The Cure (pilot), and the feature film The Commission (starring Martin Sheen, Edward Asner and Martin Landau).
He teaches acting and directing, and writes new works regularly for the Symphonies for Youth program at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His original works have been produced or workshopped by Center Theatre Group, South Coast Repertory, London Theatre Workshop, and Son of Semele. As a former Ovation Voter for LA Stage Alliance and a former President of Theatre Producers of Southern California, Matthew has contributed valuable service to support the larger thriving Los Angeles theatre community. Matthew holds a BFA from Chapman University and is a member of SDC, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA. Insta- @mccray.matthew | www.matthewmccray.com
Most recent press…
- ReviewsTravis Michael HolderTicket Holders LA
- ReviewsEric GordonPeople's World
A broad range of experiences
“For over 20 years I ran a nonprofit theatre and venue in Los Angeles. During those decades I learned many skills in production, communication, management, and more. They have become an invaluable part of how I create, develop, and realize new and existing work.”
Matthew McCrayDirector | Producer | Performer | Playwright
Director
Producer
Performer
Playwright
Go to Top
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Opening: August 15, 2017
Closing: August 19, 2017
Creative Team
Composer: Charles Strouse
Lyricist: Martin Charnin
Book: Thomas Meehan
Producer: Chance Theater
Director: Matthew McCray
Music Director: Bill Strongin
Choreographer: Angeline Mirenda
Production Manager: Bebe Herrerra
Technical Director: Jim Book
Stage Manager: Courtny Greenough
Cast: Frank Minano, Maya Grace Fischbein, Kellie Cundiff, Dayna Stauble, Karla Franko, Winston Peacock, Celine Ngo, Ella Gibson, Noelle Lidyoff, Sana Manoj, Carissa Diller, Angelina Pendleton-Mendez, Elise Borgfeldt, Hannah Bushyeager, Lexie-Lynn Harding, Megan Cherry, Tyler Marshall, Richard Comeau, Rosanne Seimens, Robin Walton, Glenn Koppel, Abel Miramontes, Brian Bolanos, Edgar Torrens, Ava Stieler, Alea Jordan, Rebeka Hoblik, Bella Zoila Smith, Katie Ellsworth, Tayo Odebunmi, Juliet Garbacz, Katie McClave
Scenic: Jim Book
Lighting: Matt Schleicher
Sound: Julie Ferrin
Costumes: Christina Marie Perez
Charles McNulty | Los Angeles Times
…I have nothing but praise for director Matthew McCray, his design team and the production’s superlative cast…
Anthony Byrnes | KCRW
McCray distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.
Steven Stanley | Scenie Awards
Matthew McCray, Director of the Year (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and “Rent” at Chance Theater)
Bio
Matthew McCray has directed productions, workshops, and concerts at premiere Los Angeles institutions such as Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Philharmonic, South Coast Repertory, Deaf West Theatre, among others. His projects have been headlined by nationally celebrated performers Vanessa Williams and Bob Weir, and cherished local Los Angeles artists. Matthew has received grants from EST/Sloan Science and Technology, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, CCI/Durfee ARC, and was a finalist for the Sherwood Award. He has produced 20 seasons of theatre in Los Angeles as the Founding Artistic Director of the award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble, a non-profit theatre company funded through local, regional, state, and national sources. KCRW has said, “[McCray] distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.”
Notable directing credits include Our Class (SAGE Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, Ovation Award nomination, LA Weekly nomination), Next to Normal (OCTG Award nomination, Scenie Award), The City (LA Weekly nomination), The Other Place (listed as top OC production of 2019). Additional credits include directing at Theatre @ Boston Court, Lewis Family Playhouse, Muse/ique, REDCAT, Chance Theater, Circle X, Son of Semele, and Rogue Machine.
Matthew has also performed on the stages of REDCAT, Disney, REPRISE!, Overtone Industries, Theatre @ Boston Court, Musical Theatre West, Shakespeare Orange County, Son of Semele, as well as on the TV shows Parenthood, New Girl, Will & Grace, Boston Legal, The Cure (pilot), and the feature film The Commission (starring Martin Sheen, Edward Asner and Martin Landau).
He teaches acting and directing, and writes new works regularly for the Symphonies for Youth program at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His original works have been produced or workshopped by Center Theatre Group, South Coast Repertory, London Theatre Workshop, and Son of Semele. As a former Ovation Voter for LA Stage Alliance and a former President of Theatre Producers of Southern California, Matthew has contributed valuable service to support the larger thriving Los Angeles theatre community. Matthew holds a BFA from Chapman University and is a member of SDC, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA. Insta- @mccray.matthew | www.matthewmccray.com
Most recent press…
- ReviewsTravis Michael HolderTicket Holders LA
- ReviewsEric GordonPeople's World
A broad range of experiences
“For over 20 years I ran a nonprofit theatre and venue in Los Angeles. During those decades I learned many skills in production, communication, management, and more. They have become an invaluable part of how I create, develop, and realize new and existing work.”
Matthew McCrayDirector | Producer | Performer | Playwright
Director
Producer
Performer
Playwright
Go to Top
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Martin Charnin
Book by Thomas Meehan
Opening: August 15, 2017
Closing: August 19, 2017
Creative Team
Composer: Charles Strouse
Lyricist: Martin Charnin
Book: Thomas Meehan
Producer: Chance Theater
Director: Matthew McCray
Music Director: Bill Strongin
Choreographer: Angeline Mirenda
Production Manager: Bebe Herrerra
Technical Director: Jim Book
Stage Manager: Courtny Greenough
Cast: Frank Minano, Maya Grace Fischbein, Kellie Cundiff, Dayna Stauble, Karla Franko, Winston Peacock, Celine Ngo, Ella Gibson, Noelle Lidyoff, Sana Manoj, Carissa Diller, Angelina Pendleton-Mendez, Elise Borgfeldt, Hannah Bushyeager, Lexie-Lynn Harding, Megan Cherry, Tyler Marshall, Richard Comeau, Rosanne Seimens, Robin Walton, Glenn Koppel, Abel Miramontes, Brian Bolanos, Edgar Torrens, Ava Stieler, Alea Jordan, Rebeka Hoblik, Bella Zoila Smith, Katie Ellsworth, Tayo Odebunmi, Juliet Garbacz, Katie McClave
Scenic: Jim Book
Lighting: Matt Schleicher
Sound: Julie Ferrin
Costumes: Christina Marie Perez
Scenic: Jim Book
Lighting: Matt Schleicher
Sound: Julie Ferrin
Costumes: Christina Marie Perez
Charles McNulty | Los Angeles Times
…I have nothing but praise for director Matthew McCray, his design team and the production’s superlative cast…
Anthony Byrnes | KCRW
McCray distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.
Steven Stanley | Scenie Awards
Matthew McCray, Director of the Year (“Hedwig and the Angry Inch” and “Rent” at Chance Theater)
Bio
Matthew McCray has directed productions, workshops, and concerts at premiere Los Angeles institutions such as Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Philharmonic, South Coast Repertory, Deaf West Theatre, among others. His projects have been headlined by nationally celebrated performers Vanessa Williams and Bob Weir, and cherished local Los Angeles artists. Matthew has received grants from EST/Sloan Science and Technology, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, CCI/Durfee ARC, and was a finalist for the Sherwood Award. He has produced 20 seasons of theatre in Los Angeles as the Founding Artistic Director of the award-winning Son of Semele Ensemble, a non-profit theatre company funded through local, regional, state, and national sources. KCRW has said, “[McCray] distinguishes himself as one of the most plugged-in theatre makers in LA.”
Notable directing credits include Our Class (SAGE Award, LA Drama Critics Circle Award, Ovation Award nomination, LA Weekly nomination), Next to Normal (OCTG Award nomination, Scenie Award), The City (LA Weekly nomination), The Other Place (listed as top OC production of 2019). Additional credits include directing at Theatre @ Boston Court, Lewis Family Playhouse, Muse/ique, REDCAT, Chance Theater, Circle X, Son of Semele, and Rogue Machine.
Matthew has also performed on the stages of REDCAT, Disney, REPRISE!, Overtone Industries, Theatre @ Boston Court, Musical Theatre West, Shakespeare Orange County, Son of Semele, as well as on the TV shows Parenthood, New Girl, Will & Grace, Boston Legal, The Cure (pilot), and the feature film The Commission (starring Martin Sheen, Edward Asner and Martin Landau).
He teaches acting and directing, and writes new works regularly for the Symphonies for Youth program at the Los Angeles Philharmonic. His original works have been produced or workshopped by Center Theatre Group, South Coast Repertory, London Theatre Workshop, and Son of Semele. As a former Ovation Voter for LA Stage Alliance and a former President of Theatre Producers of Southern California, Matthew has contributed valuable service to support the larger thriving Los Angeles theatre community. Matthew holds a BFA from Chapman University and is a member of SDC, AEA, and SAG/AFTRA. Insta- @mccray.matthew | www.matthewmccray.com
Most recent press…
- ReviewsTravis Michael HolderTicket Holders LA
- ReviewsEric GordonPeople's World
A broad range of experiences
“For over 20 years I ran a nonprofit theatre and venue in Los Angeles. During those decades I learned many skills in production, communication, management, and more. They have become an invaluable part of how I create, develop, and realize new and existing work.”
Director | Producer | Performer | Playwright
