Steel Magnolias
by Robert Harling
directed by Cassie Hakken and Aubrey Seader
OUR MOST RECENT SHOW
AUGUST 2024
“Steel Magnolias was an obvious choice for our second full production because of its ability to showcase Bloomington’s growing pool of immensely talented local actresses,” says Artistic Director Aubrey Seader. “The show features an all-female cast of six actors, spanning a variety of ages. That’s not something you can say of very many contemporary plays.”Audiences were delighted by the show. Here are just a few of the reviews the August 2024 production garnered from audiences in a post-show feedback survey:
“One of the best Bloomington live performances I have ever seen. Excited to see how this production company grows.” - Susan S.
“You all are rock stars! From pay equity to the fabulous folx you bring in, it was clear the team had a blast and that shined through the production. Rock on!” - Anonymous
“Thank you for adding another experience in theatre in Bloomington.” - Anonymous
Cast & Creative Team
“Steel Magnolias” featured local actresses Maggie Lynn Held, Jillian Hurley, Greta Lind, Mikelle Miller, Claire Mahave, and Maria Walker.
“Steel Magnolias” was co-directed by Aubrey Seader, ONP Artistic Director, and Cassie Hakken, director of Off Night Production’s July 2023 production of “Proof.” The production team included Stage Managers Lori Garraghty and Chelsea Pell, Scenic and Props designer Melinda Seader, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer Christopher Simanton, Costume Designer Dana Tzvetkov, Sound Designer Valeriya Nedviga, and Lighting Designer Ashley Christensen. Voiceovers were be performed by I. James Torry.
DECEMBER 2023
Off Night Stories:
Winter Holidays/Vacaciones de Navidad
directed by Aubrey Seader
December 10-12, 2023
John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium
After a successful inaugural production of "Proof" in July of 2023, Off Night Productions, Bloomington’s newest women-led theatre company, was excited to host local audiences at the John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium for an evening of hilarious and heartfelt holiday stories. "Off Night Stories: Winter Holidays" was the first installment in a series of annual, live storytelling events.
Following the format of the popular live storytelling events produced by The Moth, “Off Night Stories: Winter Holidays” featured a series of true stories about the holiday season, told live on stage in front of an audience. The show included performances from new and well known artists, including Steve Scott, Greta Lind, Darrell Anne Stone, Richard Crowe, Malcolm Abrams, and Mary Catherine Carmichael. Ana Ximena Cordero performed two stories in English and Spanish. Each story was performed concert-style with original underscoring and interludes by local musician Ben Jackson.
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Before Off Night Productions, from 2017-2018, producer Aubrey Seader was the creator and co-producer of the Ivy Tech Storytelling Series (ITSS).This series produced four live storytelling events, each presenting 5-6 true stories, told live, addressing a different social issue of importance to the Bloomington community. The ITSS themes included "Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers," "Reproductive Rights," "On Race," and "On Work." This live storytelling series, alongside Aubrey's work on the Hijabi Diaries Podcast, and the Mother Line Story Project, created the foundational production skills Aubrey needed to start Off Night Productions. The stories also lead her to pursue her academic interest in the power of theatre to improve public health.
CAST:
Valerie Kilmer
as "Claire"
Theo Merback
as "Hal"
Steve Scott
as "Robert"
Aubrey Seader *
as "Catherine"
* member Actors Equity
JULY 2023
OFF NIGHT PRODUCTIONS
presents:
by David Auburn
directed by
Cassie Hakken
Sunday 7/16 -Tuesday 7/18 at 7 pm
at the Waldron Firebay Theater
tickets available from: bctboxoffice.org
The Pulitzer Prize winning play that is full of humor and compassion,
even as it explores tragedy, stigma and sexism in one family,
and within the larger world of academia.
PRODUCTION SUPPORT PROVIDED BY:
Constellation Stage & Screen Bloomington Area Arts Council
World Wide Automotive Service
Paula W. Sunderman
Ashley * Mark Bauman * Kelsey Beal * Steven Booker * Jim & Ann Bright
Emily Davis * Melissa DeLeon * Michael Fields * Sandra Freund * Cara Hakken
Audrey Heller * Thomas Jackson * Steve Kranke * Glorianne Leck * Emily McGee
Jane Martin * Ivy Lee Nehamkin * Lisa Podulka * Nancy Riggert * Greg Simon Benjamin Smith * Darrell Anne Stone * Von Welch
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Reviews for “Proof”
Off Night Productions' inaugural production of "Proof" (July 2023) was a sold-out success that garnered praise from our audiences.
"I have seen so many performances
in the last two years and [Proof] was the best."
Jana C.
"The whole evening was fantastic. Quality performances by excellent actors, first rate production. Wonderful crowd atmosphere - the place was buzzing and one of the most engaged audiences I have been a part of in a long time in Bloomington!"
Maria W.
"You are doing something amazing and much needed in our community!"
Gabe G.