“[An] inestimably kind, rich and beautiful play…truly remarkable and exceptionally moving…Few writers of his generation have achieved anything quite like THE HUMANS, a play about the horrors of ordinary life and the love we need to counter them.” —Chicago Tribune.  

At Thanksgiving, the Blake family gathers at the run-down Manhattan apartment in Chinatown of Brigid Blake and her boyfriend Richard. Brigid’s parents, Erik Blake and Deirdre Blake, arrive from their home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to have dinner with Brigid, Richard and Aimee, their other adult daughter. Brigid is a musician and Aimee is a lawyer living in Philadelphia. Aimee has recently broken up with her girlfriend and has developed an intestinal ailment. Also present is Erik’s mother Fiona “Momo”, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The parents are unhappy that their daughters have left home and have abandoned their religion. The family members must deal with “aging, illness, and a changing economy”

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Original Broadway Production of THE HUMANS was produced by Scott Rudin, Barry Diller, Roundabout Theatre Company, Fox Theatricals, James L. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Roy Furman, Daryl Roth, Jon B. Platt, Eli Bush, Scott M. Delman, Sonia Friedman, Amanda Lipitz, Peter May, Stephanie P. McClelland, Lauren Stein, and The Shubert Organization; Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, and John Johnson, executive producers.

 

Commissioned and Originally Produced by Roundabout Theatre Company, New York, NY (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Managing Director; Julia C. Levy, Executive Director; Sydney Beers, General Manager)

 

THE HUMANS had its world premiere in November 2014 at American Theater Company, Chicago, Illinois (PJ Paparelli, Artistic Director).

Vincent Hardy, Director
Trevor Gagnon, Production Stage Manager

 

CAST

Rob Barron, Stage Directions
Matthew Byron Cassi, Erik Blake
Katrin Blucker Ludwig, Deidre Blake
Mel Zarb-Cousin, Aimee Blake
Lauren Campion, Brigid Blake
Magda Porter, Fiona “Momo” Blake
Cary Farrow IV, Richard Saad

 

SETTING

A turn-of-the-century ground floor/basement duplex tenement apartment in New York City’s Chinatown.

 

This script will be read thru without an intermission

 

THE TOBIN TEAM

President & CEO, Michael J. Fresher
VP & CFO, Jeff LaSante
VP of Brand and Engagement, Christopher Novosad
VP of Development, Renee Garvens
Director of Marketing, Lauren Keck
Graphics Manager, Rigo Ortiz
Community Engagement & PR Manager, Mandie Sullivan
Digital Marketing & Promotions, Alyssa Mora
Graphic Design Coordinator, Lucy Coronado
Front of House Manager, Chance Margotta
Technical Director, Hector Gutierez
Assistant Technical Director, Adam McCoy
Lighting Head, Gabriel Garcia IV
Video Head, David Sangiuliano

BIOGRAPHIES
Rob Barron

Stage Directions

Rob is a San Antonio accountant with long and extensive ties to local theater. He has worked closely with the Overtime Theater since its inception and is the current president. The Overtime is dedicated exclusively to the production of original works written and performed in San Antonio. Rob took a break from preparing for the Overtime’s 20th anniversary to come over to 100A and hang out with Rick Frederick and Vincent Hardy because they hung the moon. Previous trips to The Tobin were to work on the immersive production of Art Heist during the pandemic and at Tobin’s Annual Holiday Markets as Santa Claus.

Matthew Byron Cassi

Erik Blake

Matthew is a 5-time ATAC Globe Award-winning director and actor originally from the Pacific NW and he is excited to be performing on the stage again, after a small break. As an actor, he was last seen on-stage back in 2017 in Peter & the Starcatcher at the Vexler theater and 2016’s Stage Kiss at the San Pedro Playhouse. A few of his directing credits include Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead (SA Shakespeare), Clybourne Park & Mourning Dove (SP Playhouse), as well as Merchant of Venice, Scapin and Born Yesterday (Classic Theater). He also sings bass for ALL IN quartet from the southwestern district of the Barbershop Harmony Society. He would like to thank the Tobin Center and 100A Productions for this opportunity and you for supporting the arts!

Katrin Blucker Ludwig

Deidre Blake

KL Blucker (Deirdre Blake) was most recently seen in San Antonio as Bloodbottler The BFG, Provost in Measure for Measure, Hildegard of Bingen in We Sail on in Darkness and Mrs. Whatsit  in Wrinkle in Time.  In addition to acting, she is a teaching artist for Wolf Trap Early Learning Institute at The Tobin. She is also a puppeteer!  Highlights include Puppet Choreographer for The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at Magik Theatre and performing in touring productions for Walkabout Puppets and Madcap Puppet Theatre.   Katrin is a graduate of the Drama Studio London @ Berkeley and Northwestern University.

Mel Zarb-Cousin

Aimee Blake

Melissa has dedicated her career to serving the youth of San Antonio by providing increased access to education and the arts. After receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from the College of Santa Fe, Melissa began her career in nonprofits at Magik Theatre while pursuing her Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University and performing on the Magik Stage. Melissa worked as a theatre teacher for NEISD, participating in UIL One Act Play as a Director, and continued her career in education and social service nonprofits. Now, Melissa has returned to Magik Theatre; this time as Managing Director, rejoining the organization for its 30th anniversary. She thanks founder, Richard Rosen, for his vision for every child in San Antonio to experience the transformative power of theatre. A dedicated public servant, Melissa has participated on many boards and nonprofit committees, is a graduate of Leadership San Antonio’s Class 46 (best class ever!), and has been seen on stages around San Antonio, including work with The Playhouse, Wonder Theatre, and San Antonio Broadway Theatre. 

Lauren Campion

Brigid Blake

Lauren is thrilled to be making her 100A Productions debut! Some of her other credits include Penny Pingleton – Hairspray (Woodlawn Theatre, ATAC award winner), Susan – Tick, Tick… BOOM! (The Public Theater of San Antonio), Ella – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Georgetown Palace Theatre), and Sandy Dumbrowski (Wonder Theatre). Lauren would like to thank 100A Productions and Vincent Hardy for allowing her to be a part of this project with an incredibly talented cast and brilliant script. She’d also like to thank her friends, family, and mentors for all of their continuous love and support.

Magda Porter

Fiona “Momo” Blake

Magda is delighted to be working with 100A Productions and The Tobin in this very compelling staged reading. She has performed with many local theatres, among them The Classic, San Pedro Playhouse, Off-stage, Inc., Harlequin Dinner Theater, and numerous others. Some of her favorite recent roles include Florence in The Sunset Club, Carrie Watts in The Trip to Bountiful, and the Grand Duchess Olga Katrina in You Can’t Take It With You. In the last few years, Magda has begun to explore the complexities of film, although her love of live theatre will never fade. She has appeared in a number of independent films, among them leading roles in Through a Glass, Dimly (Miss Jenny), Remy’s Demons (Regan), and, most recently, Consequence (Syeira), which was filmed in May.

Cary Farrow IV

Richard Saad

Cary Farrow IV is an actor, improviser, and teacher. He has trained, taught, and performed in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Vancouver, CA. He teaches acting classes at the Wonder Theatre Academy and private lessons. His recent credits include Ned Schneebly in School of Rock and Bob Crachit in VHS Christmas Carol with New Works, Don Kerr in A Chorus Line and Corny Collins in Hairspray at The Wonder Theatre. He has also appeared at the San Pedro Playhouse, the Harlequin, and Sheldon Vexler Theater. He has fond memories working with Vincent Hardy at St. Philips College in the notable production of Trouble in Mind.

Vincent Hardy

Director

Vince has acted In New York City, regionally and on National Tours. Recent appearances in San Antonio include Evin in the 100A Industry Night Staged Reading of Sweat, Agwe in Once on This Island and Scrooge in A Christmas Carol for The Public Theater of San Antonio. He is a graduate of Cornell University, MFA, Acting and Northwestern University, BA, Anthropology.  He currently serves as Chair of Fine Arts & Kinesiology at St. Philips College.

Trevor Gagnon

Production Stage Manager

Trevor began his entertainment career as an acrobat in the Edmonton Opera’s production of The Mikado in 1991. He parlayed that experience into an acrobatic and performing career that spanned 23 years and six countries with such acclaimed companies as Dragone Entertainment and Cirque du Soleil.  After retiring from performing full-time, Trevor worked as a Show Manager and Artistic Director in San Diego, California. His show, Cirque Electrique went on to win the IAAPA award for Best Show in 2017.  Trevor is proud to have worked at the Tobin Center in a variety of roles since 2021 and is excited and thankful to be a part of 100A Productions. All of us at the Tobin and 100A are grateful for the chance to work with Trevor the last four years and wish him the best success in his next adventure as Company Manager of House of Dancing Water in Macao, China.