Camelot

HARTER CLINGMAN, he/him (Arthur, Reveler #6). Village debut, though he’s taught workshops within Village Theatre Institute. Last seen in Something’s Afoot (The 5th Avenue Theatre). He completed a full run as Oz on the first Broadway North American Tour of Come From Away. Additional Touring: Peter and the Starcatcher (first Broadway National). Regional: The Muny, The Barnstormers Theatre (New Hampshire), Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Steppenwolf Theatre, The Gift, Paramount Theatre (Illinois), Drury Lane, Mercury Chicago, Marriott, and multiple seasons at Peninsula Players (Wisconsin). Love to Ashley, Charley, friends and family! @harter.clingman

RHYS DALY, he/they (Tom, Reveler #5, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be returning to Village Theatre. He was last seen on the Village stage as Barnaby in Hello, Dolly! Other recent credits include Anyone Can Whistle (Reboot Theatre Company), Comedy of Errors (Seattle Shakespeare Company), and Wonder Boy (The 5th Avenue Theatre). When not on stage, he can be found looking for a new coffee shop in which to memorize lines or furiously edit his next poetry collection.
@jellicletrash

JADD DAVIS, he/him (Lionel, Reveler #4, u/s Lancelot) returns to Village after 10 years away, having previously performed in Les Misérables, The Who’s Tommy, Show Boat, Evita and numerous Village Originals. Jadd also worked behind the scenes in casting and company management for the 2011-2013 seasons. During the intervening decade, Jadd earned master’s degrees in theatre and clinical mental health counseling. He now serves as an Associate Counselor at Catalyst Counseling in Woodinville. Much love to his family!

NIK HAGEN, he/him (Squire Dap, Mordred, Reveler #1) is thrilled to return to Village Theatre where he began his professional theater career as Neleus in Mary Poppins. He graduated from Whitman College where he received a BA in acting and has since been seen as Tobias in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A-Rab in West Side Story, Franz in Rock of Ages (The 5th Avenue Theatre), and others. Next up: Mary Poppins (The 5th Avenue Theatre). @nikhagen nikhagen.com

ADAM JAMES KING, (Lancelot, Reveler #8) is excited to make his Village Theatre debut. TV credits: “FBI Most Wanted” (CBS), “I.T.Y.S.L” (Netflix), “Law and Order” (NBC), “Legacies” (CW), “Young Rock” (NBC). Theatre credits: Frid in A Little Night Music (Pasadena Playhouse), Emilio in On Your Feet (The Phoenix Theatre Company), and Usnavi in In the Heights (Park Playhouse). Adam has a BFA in musical theatre from Ithaca College and is a graduate of the LA Stunt Training Center and the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat. Much thanks to The Price Group and love to my family for their unwavering support. IG: @OfficialAdamJamesKing

Brandon O’Neill, he/him (Dinadan, Reveler #2). Previous Village Theatre appearances: Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Who’s Tommy, and Man of La Mancha. Broadway: Disney’s Aladdin (Original Broadway Cast), A Bronx Tale (first replacement), Disney’s Aladdin: Live from the West End (upcoming film release). Select regional: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Pirates of Penzance, Dracula, Oslo, Pride & Prejudice, A View from the Bridge, Assassins, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Beatrice and Benedict, Sondheim at the Pops, and Voice of “Crow” in Bungie’s Destiny. brandon-oneill.com

Matthew Posner, (Sagramore, Reveler #3, u/s Arthur). This is Matthew’s third production of Camelot. He came to Seattle after coming off playing Lancelot on the National Tour. Other notable roles with Village Theatre are: Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods, Escapologist in Matilda the Musical, and Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof. Matthew is the Singing Tour Guide with “Show Me Seattle.” See his puppet work: @handtomouthcreative. Love to family and amazingly supportive wife, Alyssa.

Jessica Skerritt, she/her (Guenevere, Reveler #7). Village Theatre: Irene Malloy in Hello, Dolly!, Atropos in String, Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain, Ulla in The Producers, Kira/Clio in Xanadu, Gwendolyn in Chasing Nicolette, Corie Bratter in Barefoot in the Park, Dyanne in Million Dollar Quartet, and many more. The 5th Avenue Theatre: Grace in Annie, Elsa Schraeder in The Sound of Music, Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and Mother in A Christmas Story. ACT Theatre: Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors and Young Little Edie in Grey Gardens. Endless gratitude to Village Theatre. Love always to Dane.

LUCAS DELAMARTER, he/him (u/s Mordred, u/s Tom) is so excited to be making his Village debut in Camelot! He has loved this theatre for so long and is thrilled to be joining the Village family. Recent credits include u/s Moritz/Otto in Spring Awakening (The 5th Avenue Theatre), Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (Tacoma Musical Playhouse), and u/s Pippin and Ensemble in Pippin (Renton Civic Theatre). Lucas sends his unending thanks to Victoria Knight.

JULIAN SCHRENZEL, (u/s Sagramore). Last seen at Village Theatre as Russian Tenor/Sasha/Priest in Fiddler on the Roof (2013), Julian is honored to be returning again for his fourth show with Village. Other favorite roles include Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, Franklin Hart in 9 to 5 the Musical, and Billy Flynn in Chicago. He thanks this wonderful cast and company, and his supportive family and friends.

CHRISTOPHER SWEET, he/they (u/s Dinadan, u/s Lionel) is beyond excited to be a part of this new way to tell an old tale and to be on Village Theatre’s stage again. You may have last seen him dancing with Dolly in Hello, Dolly! or at the Prince’s ball in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella or even in the sewers in Guys and Dolls. “You don’t need a reason to help people.” Support Live Theatre!

KARIN TERRY, she/they (u/s Guenevere) is overjoyed to be making their Village Theatre debut. Karin was most recently seen as Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Harlequin Productions). Other recent credits include: Betty Schaefer in Sunset Boulevard (Showtunes Theatre Company), Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night (Seattle Shakespeare Company), and Black Stache in Peter and the Starcatcher (Reboot Theatre Company). They also sing around the PNW with vintage trio The Memphis Belles (Naomi Morgan Entertainment). Love to Nick!! IG @reddkar

ADAM IMMERWAHR, (Director) is the Artistic Director at Village Theatre, where he is responsible for season selection and also oversees the artistic, education, and production departments. He recently directed Village’s productions of Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Fantasticks. He previously served as Artistic Director of Theater J, the Associate Artistic Director at McCarter Theatre, and the Resident Director of Passage Theatre. Adam’s producing credits include new works by Edward Albee, Christopher Durang, Danai Gurira, Fiasco Theater, Will Power, Stephen Wadsworth, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and Ken Ludwig, several of which have transferred to Broadway or off-Broadway. As a director, Adam’s work has been seen from Aspen to Zimbabwe, including at some of the top theaters in the country: The Public and Theater Row (both for Summer Play Festival), Ensemble Studio Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, McCarter Theater, Cleveland Play House, Lyric Theater of Oklahoma, Theater J, Passage Theater, Hangar Theater, Bristol Riverside, and many others. He serves on the Board of the Issaquah Chamber of Commerce and is an inaugural member of the Drama League Director’s Council.

MICHAEL NUTTING, he/him (Music Director) is very excited to be back music directing at Village Theatre! Michael loves to stay busy on as many projects as possible. Favorite past shows include: The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes and String (Village Theatre); Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Into the Woods (The 5th Avenue Theatre); Urinetown and Little Shop of Horrors (ACT Theatre); and The Hello Girls (Taproot Theatre). When he is not music directing, he is an avid composer, arranger, and educator. Special thanks to all those whose hard work is fueling this production. Love to Jerra.

KATHRYN VAN METER, she/her (Choreographer). Previously at Village Theatre: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Book Club Play, and Eastbound (Intimacy Director); Matilda, Into the Woods, and Cloaked (Director/Choreographer); Hello, Dolly!, My Fair Lady, Cabaret, and The Who’s Tommy (Choreographer). Kathryn’s work has been seen around Seattle at The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Rep, ACT Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, and Seattle Children’s Theatre where she served as Interim Artistic Director for the first 100 days of the COVID-19 shutdown.

PARMIDA ZIAEI, (Scenic Designer) is an Iranian multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Seattle and the co-founder of Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble. Parmida has been a scenic and production designer with many Seattle theaters including Village Theatre, ACT Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, ArtsWest, and Seattle Public Theater, among others. When not designing, Parmida performs, choreographs, and teaches as a movement artist. Parmida was a recipient of the 2022 Northwest Creator Residency at Village Theatre. parmidaziaei.com

PETE RUSH, (Costume Designer) designs scenery and costumes for the theatre. He previously designed How to Break for Village Theatre. His designs have appeared locally at ACT Theatre, The 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Book-It Repertory Theatre, Intiman Theatre, Washington Ensemble Theatre, Taproot Theatre, ArtsWest, and Seattle University. Pete additionally works as a visual artist, specializing in installation and wearable art, while also producing free public arts programs at Seattle Center. Member of
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ALBERTO SEGARRA, (Lighting Designer). Recent credits: Jane Eyre at Alley Theatre, The Honey Trap (Helen Hayes Award) at Solas Nua; Lend Me a Soprano and The Joy That Carries You (Helen Hayes nomination) at Olney Theatre Center; Passing Strange at Signature Theatre; Blood at the Root (Helen Hayes Award) at Theater Alliance; Look Both Ways (Helen Hayes nomination) at The Kennedy Center; The Great Leap at Hangar Theatre Company/Portland Stage; and The Three Musketeers at Cleveland Play House. albertosegarra.com

ROBERTSON WITMER, (Sound Designer) is a Seattle-based sound designer and musician. Previously at Village Theatre: Once on This Island, Hello, Dolly!, Matilda. Other recent productions include: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X (Seattle Opera); The Lehman Trilogy (ACT Theatre); Clyde’s (ArtsWest); The Moors (Seattle Public Theater); Murder on the Links (Laguna Playhouse) and Romeo & Juliet (Seattle Shakespeare Company). When he is not designing sound for theater, Rob plays with several bands, including the Love Markets and “Awesome.”

GEOFFREY ALM, (Fight and Intimacy Director) is very happy to be back at Village Theatre for Camelot. Last season, he was honored to be Associate Fight Director for Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood. Other Village credits include: The Who’s Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Singin’ in the Rain. Recent work includes: A Thousand Splendid Suns (Seattle Opera), Fat Ham (Seattle Rep), and Sweat (ACT Theatre). Mr. Alm teaches stage fighting at the University of Washington, Cornish College, and Freehold Theatre.

RUTH EITEMILLER, she/her (Stage Manager) was last at Village for Ken Ludwig’s Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood and is pleased to be back working with several of the same team members for Camelot. Her recent credits include: The Lehman Trilogy (ACT Theatre), Sanctuary City (Seattle Rep) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (The 5th Avenue Theatre). Ruth was the recipient of the 2018 Melissa Hines Backstage Award, and currently leads the local group SM Collective. @SMCollectiveSeattle

ANNIKA EVENS, she/her (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be back at Village Theatre. Some favorite credits include: The Fantasticks, Sense and Sensibility, KIDSTAGE’s The Prom (Village Theatre); Wooden O’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Merry Wives of Windsor (Seattle Shakespeare Company); Disney’s The Little Mermaid (The 5th Avenue Theatre); and KÀ (Cirque du Soleil). Annika is a graduate from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in stage and production management.

GEOFF JOSSELSON, CSA (Casting Director) is thrilled to continue collaborating with Village Theatre. Select credits include Broadway: Spamalot, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Into the Woods (Artios Award winner), The Velocity of Autumn. Off-Broadway: Cellino v. Barnes, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Altar Boyz, Southern Comfort, Yank!. Select New York and Regional Theatre companies include Arena Stage, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Baltimore Center Stage, Irish Repertory Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Long Wharf Theatre, Old Globe, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Studio Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Signature Theatre, Studio Theatre and York Theatre Company. @josscasting

ADAM IMMERWAHR, (Artistic Director) See bio above.

DEREK WATANABE, (Managing Director) has been a Village Theatre patron ever since he and his family moved to Issaquah over 25 years ago. He and his wife have been long-term subscribers, donors, Village Originals members, and Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE and Institute parents. In 2005, Derek joined the Village Theatre Board, served as Board President, member of the Finance Committee, and Board Development Chair. While Board President, he helped lead Village through the construction of the Watjen Technical Studios, Hunt Family Theatre and Cope Gillette Theatre, as well as navigate a major recession and other financial challenges. Derek brings over 30 years of banking, finance, and leadership experience, having worked with a wide variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations throughout his career. Derek is originally from Honolulu and is married with 3 grown children. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from Pomona College, a master’s in electrical engineering from USC, and an MBA from UCLA. In addition to musical theater, he enjoys competing in triathlons, SCUBA diving and fine-tuning his homemade kombucha.

ArtsFund is proud to support Village Theatre’s mission as they continue to produce dynamic programming that highlights innovative artists in the Pacific Northwest. ArtsFund’s support of local arts organizations is only possible through the contributions of donors in this community, and we are immensely grateful to the generous individuals and businesses who have supported ArtsFund as well as Village Theatre. We will continue to support arts organizations, like Village Theatre, that elevate the voices of Washington state through our leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking programs. We are excited to see what will be performed throughout this season!

The Boeing Company is committed to improving the quality of life within the communities where our employees live and work. Our Global Engagement programs implement Boeing’s philanthropy through local charitable investments, volunteerism, employee drives, personal giving, disaster response, and other integrated programs. Boeing is proud to be a supporter of Village Theatre’s productions and musical theatre education programs, and we are pleased to welcome you back to live theatre. Enjoy the show!

Microsoft is pleased to sponsor Village Theatre’s 2024–2025 Season, and to welcome you to this production of Camelot. Village Theatre is a favorite among our employees and their families, and we are delighted to support a vibrant community arts organization that brings high quality entertainment to the Eastside. We encourage employee engagement and volunteerism in the community throughout the year and through support of great organizations like Village Theatre, we aim to foster a strong community culture where the arts will thrive for generations to come. Enjoy the show!

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