WHO’S WHO
D’LO (Writer and Performer, he/they) is a Tamil Sri Lankan American L.A.-based actor/writer/comic and cultural worker whose creative range includes stand-up, solo theatre, plays, films, short stories, and poetry. His solo shows Ramble-Ations, Minor D’Tales, D’FunQT, D’FaQTo Life, and To T, or Not To T? have toured theatres/festivals/colleges internationally. Credits include: Looking, Transparent, Sense 8, Mr. Robot. His buddy comedy Ro & Shirelle will be premiering at Outfest in August, and in September look out for him in Billy Eichner’s upcoming feature BROS!. D’Lo would like to thank to his gods & ancestors and his sibling in troublemaking—Adelina Anthony. This piece/opportunity is dedicated to his beloved elders, “cousins” & QTBIPOC framily. “In our growth, Nothing without Joy, Nothing without Community.” So much more at dlocokid.com
ADELINA ANTHONY (Director and Dramaturge, she/they) is an award-winning Two Spirit Xicana lesbian feminist artist living and working on Tongva lands. As a theatre artist solo performer, they were twice nominated for the Herb Alpert Award. They have been the director and part of the development process for D’Lo’s To T, or Not To T? since 2017. She has collaborated with D’Lo on multiple theatre and film projects in varying capacities since 2006. Along with Marisa Becerra, they are the co-founder of AdeRisa Productions. Anthony is a Film Independent Project Involve Fellow; a Latino Public Broadcasting Public Media Fund Awardee; and an Arts Matter Foundation Grant Fellow. In 2021, she was selected as an 2021 HBO Max Pa’Lante! Promise / WarnerMedia OneFifty Artist. They practice the indigenous tenet: Story is Medicine. For more information, visit adelinaanthony.com.
TANYA ORELLANA (Scenic Design, she/her/hers) designs performance spaces for theatre, opera, and immersive installations. Collaborations include Alma at the Kirk Douglas directed by Juliette Carillo, Fefu and her Friends directed by Pam Mackinnon at ACT’s Strand Theatre, Long Beach Opera’s Voices from the Killing Jar by Kate Soper, directed by Zoe Aja Moore, The Industry’s Sweet Land, an immersive opera directed by Yuval Sharon and Cannupa Hanska Luger, The Winter’s Tale directed by Eric Ting (Cal Shakes), and The Kind Ones by Miranda Rose Hall, directed by Lisa Peterson (Magic Theatre). She is a core member of the award-winning ensemble Campo Santo, participating in their intimate new work process, conceptualizing and designing sets alongside the writing process. She is a member of Wingspace Theatrical Design and an organizing member of La Gente: The Latine Theatre Design Network. M.F.A. in Scenic Design from CalArts and the 2016 recipient of the Princess Grace Fabergé Theatre Award.
ROSE MALONE (Lighting Design, she/her/hers) received an M.F.A. in Lighting Design from CalArts. Some recent productions include Amos and Borisat at South Coast Rep, An Undivided Heart at Echo Theatre, With Love and a Major Organ at Boston Court, Unseal, Unseam (an experimental opera) at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and Rachel Calof at the Pico Union Project. Additionally, she has designed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and assisted with Deaf West Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening on Broadway.
EDWIN PERAZA (Sound Design, he/ him/his) is delighted to be part of the technical team for To T, or Not To T? produced by Center Theatre Group. He has provided technical expertise in sound design, video projections, electrics, and set construction to various theatre companies around Los Angeles such as the Los Angeles LGBT Center, The Los Angeles Theatre Center, and The Groundlings. He also immerses himself in audio production for musical acts and short films. As a musician, he is excited to create sonic soundscapes and thanks you for coming out to enjoy awonderful production.
MEENA MURUGESAN (Projection Design, they/them) is a Bessie Award-winning video and dance artist living on Tongva-Kizh land. Meena creates experimental nonlinear narratives at the intersection of live performance, video art installations. Grappling with the practices of collage, projection mapping, contemplative documentary, improvisation, somatic bodywork, and bharatanatyam, Meena centers an anti-racist, anti-caste, feminist, queer, melanin-rich creative liberatory practice. Meena is a current founding member of two collectives: SAEDA (South Asian Experimental Dance Artists, Mellon awardee 2021- 2022) and SiriusShapeShifters (with d. Sabela grimes). Recently, Meena has presented their films or video projection design work at The Getty Museum, The Getty Villa, Underground Museum, The Broad Museum, MOCA LA, Jacob’s Pillow, SOPHIENSALE, 651 Arts, EMPAC, BLACKSTAR, etc.
NICKI HESKIN (Production Stage Manager, she/her/hers) is honored to support remounting the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Production of To T, or Not To T? at CTG’s Block Party 2022. Selected theatrical credits include Stage Management: South Coast Repertory (ASM, The Canadians, Last Stop on Market Street), The Wallis (PSM, Reckoning: A Short Play Festival), Musical Theatre West (ASM, Catch Me if You Can), Lewis Family Playhouse (PSM - CATS, Into The Woods, The Music Man); Director: Bad Jews, Ophelia’s Jump Productions; Gidion’s Knot, Circle Mirror Transformation, Women’s Theatre Workshop; Assistant Director: Parade, 42nd Street, 3-D Theatricals, and Producer: In the Heights, Seussical, Miracle on 34th Street, Lewis Family Playhouse. Nicki is also the Temporary COVID Communication Manager at Center Theatre Group. None of this is possible without the love and support of Russel, Jenna, and Alicia, the most important stories I’ve ever supported telling. #LoveIsLove.
DENNIS PERAZA (Stage Manager, he/him/his) is a drummer, guitarist, recording engineer, sound designer, film composer, live audio technician, and stage manager. Dennis has been writing, performing, and producing music since he was 14 years old. He’s most recently been making instrumental rock music with his brother under the name Porfin. Dennis has also found a home in the Los Angeles theatre scene for the last eight years. He’s worked with LA Opera, Latino Theater Co., Los Angeles Theatre, The Forum, and much more. He was the stage manager when To T, or Not To T? premiered at The LA LGBT Center in 2019 and is excited to be back working with D’Lo again to bring this incredible show to a wider audience. dennisperaza.com
MICHELLE BLAIR (Resident Stage Manager, she/her/hers) has enjoyed a long history of stage managing in Los Angeles and has worked extensively with Center Theatre Group on over thirty productions at their three theatres. Other favorites include A Christmas Carol First National Tour, The Pee-wee Herman Show at Club Nokia, A Long Bridge Over Deep Waters with Cornerstone Theater Company, Henry IV with Shakespeare Center Los Angeles, Jersey Boys in Las Vegas, and Eurydice and La Traviata with the Los Angeles Opera. Graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of Amsterdam. Mom to fourteen-year-old Liam and ten-year-old Imogen. For Susie Walsh.
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
MEGHAN PRESSMAN (Managing Director/CEO, she/her/hers) joined Center Theatre Group as Managing Director in 2019. Previously, she served as Managing Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (D.C.), Director of Development for Signature Theatre (N.Y.), and Associate Managing Director of Berkeley Rep, in addition to working at numerous other theatre and arts organizations across the country. She is the Vice-Chair of the National Board for the Theatre Communications Group (TCG).
DOUGLAS C. BAKER (Producing Director, he/him/his) is now in his 30th season at Center Theatre Group. He is an active member of the Broadway League, the Independent Presenters Network, and is a proud member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers. In May 2013, Doug received the Broadway League’s prestigious Outstanding Achievement in Presenter Management Award.
KELLEY KIRKPATRICK (Associate Artistic Director, he/him/his) since his arrival at CTG in 2005, Kelley has produced over 100 productions, readings and workshops, many of which have gone on to Broadway, Off-Broadway, and beyond. He has collaborated with celebrated artists including David Henry Hwang, Phylicia Rashaad, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Michael Friedman, Culturel Clash, Lucas Hnath, Roger Guenveur Smith, Les Waters, Leigh Silverman, Lauren Yee, and Danai Gurira.
NAUSICA STERGIOU (General Manager) has worked supporting artists in theatres of all shapes, sizes, and locales including Center Theatre Group as General Manager and, previously, as Audience Development Director. She oversees productions at the Taper and Douglas, as well as new play commissions and developmental productions. Nausica has taught Marketing and Management at USC’s School of Dramatic Arts and works with local nonprofits including Hollywood Orchard. B.A. Cornell University. M.F.A. Yale School of Drama.
GORDON DAVIDSON (Founding Artistic Director) led the Taper throughout its first 38 seasons, guiding over 300 productions to its stage and winning countless awards for himself and the theatre—including the Tony Award for theatrical excellence, Margo Jones Award, The Governor’s Award for the Arts, and a Guggenheim fellowship. The Kentucky Cycle and Angels in America (Part One) won the Pulitzer in consecutive years and, in 1994, three of the four plays nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play were from the Taper (Angels in America won). In 1989, Gordon took over the Ahmanson and, in 2004, he produced the inaugural season in the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
