THE IMMUNES
WRITTEN BY
Eryc Eyl** and Jeff Campbell
DIRECTED BY
Christy Montour-Larson^ **
PRESENTED AS PART OF LOCAL LAB 2021
INVITED READING
Sunday, February 28, 6pm MT
SYNOPSIS
In a near future, the world is in a state of permanent pandemic, and society has been reduced to just two kinds of people: those who are immune, and those who are not. When an everyday hero attempts to visit their dying parent, they're forced to examine, confront, and subvert the realities of a system that doesn't want them to thrive. Oh, and it's a comedy.
TIME AND PLACE
In a very near future, in what was the United States
CREATIVE TEAM
Jeff Campbell
Creator, Writer, Ensemble
Jeff Campbell, a guerrilla storyteller, has been a part of Denver’s creative community for over two decades, as a pioneering Hip Hop and spoken word artist, as well as a facilitator of arts in education programs for Colorado’s youth in public schools. In 2015, He was named one of Westword’s 100 Colorado Creative’s. He is also the writer of the critically acclaimed “Who Killed Jigaboo Jones?” a One Man Mockumentary on the Hip Hop Industrial Complex, “Honorable Disorder” the story of an Iraq war veteran from 5 Points, battling PTSD, and readjusting to civilian life, and also “Fish Fries and Poetry, an installment of the immersive theatrical performance “Recipe” the history of Denver’s 5 Points neighborhood, and the food that held the community together. His production company Emancipation Theater, is a performance art social enterprise dedicated to gathering the community to share stories and inspire action.
Eryc Eyl **
Creator, Writer
Eryc Eyl is a business philosopher, keynote speaker, author, consultant, coach, storyteller, and DJ whose mission is to make work and business more human-centric. He holds an MA in Education from the University of Colorado, and a BA in English Literature and Film Studies from Vassar College, as well as accreditations and certifications in corporate culture, change management, and customer experience. As a DJ, Eryc has collaborated with Local Theater Company, And Toto Too Theater Company, Curious Theater Company, and Boulder Ensemble Theater Company. He believes work can be more than just another four-letter word, and that words can change the world. The Immunes is his first play.
Christy Montour-Larson^**
Director
Christy’s accolades include 4 Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards, out of 13 nominations. She has also been named Best Director by the Denver Post, Westword Magazine, 5280 Magazine and CBS4 Denver. Christy’s work has also been seen in Colorado at the Denver Center (TWO DEGREES) the Arvada Center (THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK), Creede Repertory (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY), Town Hall Arts Center, Phamaly, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, Theatreworks and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. A member of the Artistic Company at Curious Theatre for over 18 years, her recent directing credits include THE SECRETARY. Nationally, Christy has directed at Pioneer Theatre, Tent Theatre, New American Theatre, Rochester Civic Theatre, the Duluth Playhouse, Dark Horse Theatre and for Seven Devils Playwright Conference, where she sits on the Board of Directors. A passionate supporter of new work, she has directed over 30 staged readings and 4 world premieres including THE RAPE OF THE SABINE WOMEN BY GRACE B. MATHIAS at Local Theater. MFA in Directing from Rutgers Univ.
James Brunt
Onesimus
James Brunt is an actor born and raised in Denver, Colorado most known for pushing the boundaries of what we know about theater with immersive productions in obscure settings and hard hitting concepts that make his audience truly reflect on their views of the world. Playing roles from a cleaver wielding beet butcher, to a zany detective on the hunt for answers, he loves to create anything that will make his heart beat faster and blood boil up. He received the 2019 True West award for breakout actors for his challenging portrayal of taxi driver, Bobby, in Mosque with The Black Actors Guild. Other works recognized were his productions with The Band of Toughs and Control Group Productions. When Brunt isn't taking the stage, he still finds ways to enlighten his audiences by performing oringial slam poetry or creating magical moments as the beloved Santa Claus. He is also an educator of the arts, teaching improv to the youth of Denver with the Black Actors Guild.
Chelsea Frye
Ensemble
Chelsea Frye is delighted to be making her debut with The Local Theater Company. She recently appeared in Between Us (Blind Date) as Tailor with DCPA Off-Center. She played Elise in Incessant Hum with Colorado Chamber Players, Stage Manager in Cutting Room Floor with Control Group Productions, Hermes/Dionysus in Rausch with The Catamounts Theater and played Yoni Baker in Strong Face with the Athena Project’s 2018 Plays in Progress. In addition, she participated in the New Play Summit at the DCPA, reading stage directions for In Her Bones (2020) The Book of Will (2016) and Holy Laughter (2015). With the DCPAED, she has appeared as First Witch/Seyton in Macbeth, Flow Owens in Picnic, Marvalyn in Almost Maine and in various Master Projects.Chelsea is involved with the Improv community, performing in shows along with teaching and coaching.
GerRee Hinshaw**
Ensemble
GerRee Hinshaw is an associate artist with LTC and artistic liaison on its board. For Local audiences, she recently had the rare honor of putting John Lithgow in the pop quiz hot seat in this season's premiere of LIVING ROOM LOCALl. In-person audiences last saw GerRee in the regional premier of MISS YOU LIKE HELL, a musical by Quiara Alegria-Hudes, at The Aurora Fox. A writer, actor, singer and producer, GerRee will perform her self-created memoir+music mash-up RAISED ON RONSTADT with Stories on Stage next month. She is a creative director at a brand activation consultancy and lives that pandemic life with her wonderful husband and son. Twitter: @GerReeHinshaw
Brian Landis Folkins
Ensemble
Known to most simply as The BLF, Brian Landis Folkins has worked as an award-winning actor across the country
for over 20 years. His career on screen has spanned commercials, industrials, video game motion capture, short and feature films. Brian is known for his extremely broad range of characters and his heart-felt, in depth performances. In 2019, Mr. Folkins won a Henry Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in CHURCH AND STATE. In 2020, The film RENT-A-PAL marks a career-defining moment for BLF as an exciting character actor.
Rodney Lizcano*
Ensemble
Rodney has appeared in 18 seasons with the Denver Center Theatre Company in roles in Twelfth Night, The Constant Wife, Book of Will, American Mariachi, Frankenstein, Hamlet, American Night, Merchant of Venice, Spinning Into Butter, Inna Beginning, Tempest, Gross Indecency, The Rivals, Kingdom, Winter's Tale, Christmas Carol. Other Theatres: Colorado Shakespeare Festival, The Old Globe, Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Dallas Shakespeare, Theatre Aspen, Arvada Center, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company and Off-Broadway with Actors Ensemble Theater and DreamScape Theatre Company. Training: Southern Methodist University (BFA) National Theatre Conservatory (MFA).
PRODUCTION TEAM
Founding Artistic Director - Pesha Rudnick
Executive Producer - Alison Palmer
Associate Artistic Director/Marketing Manager - Nick Chase
Production Stage Manager/Producer - Misha S. Zimmerman
Technical Director - Max Silverman
Marketing Associate - Erika Haase
Resident Dramaturg - Jordan Lichtenheld
Production Assistant - Daniel Burns
SPECIAL THANKS
Seven Devils New Play Foundry
Virtual Background Design by Skip Mercier
*Appearing through an Agreement between Local Theater Company and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
** This individual is a Local Theater Company Associate Artist. To see the full list of Associate Artists, click HERE.
