A witty comedy-drama about a modern woman who recreates 1950s domesticity in her home, exploring the tensions between nostalgic fantasy and contemporary reality as her retro lifestyle experiment begins to unravel.
Directed by: Melissa Chin-Parker
Scenic Design: Tiffany Decker
Costume/Hair & Makeup Design: Amanda Alvarez
Lighting Design: John Englehorn
Sound Design: Joe Krempetz
Props: Thomas Verdos
Stage Management: Mireya Pamatz
CAST
Sarah K. Michael
Sarah (she/her) is a Santa Cruz-based actor and musician excited to make her Western Stage debut! She most recently appeared as Ben Affleck in Matt & Ben with Good Egg Productions, of which she is a founding member. Other favorite local credits include The Wolves (Renegade Theater Company); Sweeney Todd (Cabrillo Stage); Under Ben Bulben, Over the River and Through the Woods (both with Jewel Theatre Company); A Midsummer Night’s Dream touring company (Santa Cruz Shakespeare); Die Fledermaus (Santa Cruz Opera Project); Tomfoolery (Cabrillo Stage); The Humans, Evil Dead The Musical, Now & Then (all with MCT); The Thin Place, Company (both with Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre). More about Sarah at sarahkmichael.com.
Nanni Westgate
Nanni is thrilled to be playing Fran in Home, I’m Darling, with Western Stage! As a local director & performer, she is passionate about supporting young artists as they build confidence, find their voice, and bring energy to the stage. She has experience in all aspects of theater and love working in collaborative, creative environments. You can also catch her on stage in Jagged Little Pill with Paper Wing Theater Co., this summer. This has been such a fun and rewarding experience, and she is so proud of the dedication and talent this cast brings. She hopes you enjoy!
Susie Polnaszek
Susie has appeared with the Western Stage in The Grapes of Wrath and in local projects with Teatro Alisal and Baktun 12. Other credits include Mermaid Madonna: Tales of a Crisis in Santa Cruz. Susie thanks her many guardian angels, foremothers and family who are cheering her on.
Will Livingston
Will is thrilled to be making his Western Stage debut! Recent film/theater credits include Next Door (Luke) with Wild Dog Productions, A Christmas Carol at Center Rep, Little Women (u/s Laurie/John/Bhaer) at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Sweat (Jason) at Palo Alto Players, In Love and Warcraft (Male Ensemble) at City Lights Theatre Company, The Thanksgiving Play (Jaxton) at Altarena Playhouse, and Heroes of the Fourth Turning (Justin) at Los Altos Stage. Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, he holds degrees in Drama and Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Sienna Michelle Tyler
Over the last 5 years, Sienna has entertained audiences as a performer in various improv teams, plays, and short films. In that time, she has also performed her own original monologues around Monterey Bay. With a strong background in sketch, improv, and comedy writing, Sienna looks for the fun in each character she plays. She is overjoyed to return to The Western Stage in Home, I’m Darling.
John G. Bridges
John is excited to be continuing in his 22nd season, having recently appeared in Home, I’m Darling. Recent appearances include Honk: The Ugly Duckling Musical, Bright Star, Bandstand, Merrily We Roll Along; Sondheim: A Tribute Concert, A Comedy of Tenors and Tuck Everlasting. He has been working onstage at TWS since 1999, first appearing in The Will Rogers Follies. He has appeared in numerous productions on the Mainstage throughout the years. Other Monterey Bay Area appearances include productions with MPC Theatre and Pacific Repertory Theatre. He has ventured to the SF Bay Area to work with Broadway by The Bay, 42nd St. Moon and Children’s Musical Theatre of San Jose. He also serves as the Company Manager and Casting Assistant for The Western Stage. Enjoy the show!