THEATRE ARTIBUS & STARRY NIGHT PRESENT
GloWing
Find your light this winter season in an original myth of moths and moon with GloWing. Join a “moth-ly crew” on a journey of self-discovery as they encounter a quirky entomologist with a harebrained plan to help them reveal their hidden brilliance.
Audiences of all ages will be charmed by a story of flight, light and dreams in this family-friendly performance, fusing circus and theatre. Created by Theatre Artibus and Starry Night Productions.
This is something a little different for those that are used to our immersive offerings. This fun collaboration is proscenium style with limited audience interaction but ALL of the fun!
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 - DECEMBER 8, 2024
The Savoy Denver
2700 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
CAST
BUBA BASISHVILI
Producer, Director, & Performer
- Roth, A moth -
A theatremaker and performer from the Republic of Georgia living in the United States, Buba has worked in theatre, film, and as a director and teacher in his hometown of Tbilisi and all across the globe. He founded Theatre Artibus in 2017 with Meghan Frank and has been a primary co-creator for all original work created by the company. He has his MFA in "Ensemble Based Physical Theatre" from Dell'Arte International in California and performed, toured, and taught with the Georgian State Pantomime Theatre for over 15 years.
AMBER BLAIS
Producer & Aerialist
- Luna -
Amber is Founder and Producing Director of Starry Night Productions (formerly Rainbow Militia Circus), and has over 15 years of PR, marketing, donor relations, theater, event planning and production experience. Her most recent role was as the Director of Entertainment for the iconic Casa Bonita Denver.
Amber has been practicing the aerial arts for over 15 years. When not in the air, she also performs as a tarot reader, actor, and public speaker.
She has been featured in 5280 Magazine, Denver Post, and Denver Westword as one of Colorado’s Creatives.
JEANNENE BRAGG
Writer & Performer
- Maria Entomologist -
Jeannene has dedicated over 30 years to arts and community-building in Colorado and currently serves as Denver Arts and Venue’s Director of Public Art. She spent nearly 20 years with the Town of Parker, starting as Cultural Director. Her journey culminated in her promotion to City Manager, where she spearheaded the design, funding, and creation of the Parker Arts, Cultural and Events (PACE) Center. Jeannene's experience also includes collaborations with organizations such as Theatre Artibus, Band of Toughs, Emancipation Theater, Curious Theatre Company, Creative Strategies for Change, the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Creative Industries and the Lone Tree Arts Center. She was a company member of the LIDA Project metamedia art collective for over 10 years and is a practicing theatre artist and writer.
MEGHAN FRANK
Producer, Writer, Director & Performer
- Snout, a moth -
A theatre maker and educator who has worked globally (in Afghanistan, India, Canada, Egypt, Cuba, Azerbaijan and the Balkans). Frank specializes in original theatre making, physical comedy, mask, and acting for the stage. Meghan wears many hats as a performer, director, playwright, designer, educator, and collaborator. She founded Theatre Artibus with Buba in 2017, and has been a primary co-creator for all original work created by the company. Meghan is also a teaching artist with Mirror Image Arts, and from 2012-14, Meghan was a faculty member at Dell'Arte International School for Physical Theatre.
FRONZO GILKEY, II
Performer
- Miller, a moth -
A native to Colorado, Fronzo Gilkey II was introduced to the arts at a young age. Through the years, his enthusiasm for acting has developed into a dedication to the theatrical craft. Along with inspiring exploration in various mediums to which he can contribute. Such as writing, devising, teaching, production, & performance. Fronzo is now woven into multiple outlets and communities that encourage his creativity, self expression, and professionalism. He also serves as the Director of Operations for his company “Dyfferent Media”, which looks to create art that is grounded in community & leaves the viewer feeling a greater sense of connection with others, as well as themselves.
DANE TORBENSON
Performer
- Sons, of Mothdini and Sons -
Dane has been an actor, fight choreographer, and juggler in Denver for over 30 years. He was formerly a member of the LIDA Project Experimental Theatre and Hunger Artists Theatre Ensemble. Over the years, he has has worked with Germinal Stage, Curious Theatre, Mirror Players, Compass Theatre, Industrial Arts Theatre, Denver Civic Theater, Opera Colorado, Central City Opera, Shotgun Willie’s, the Colorado Symphony, the Colorado Renaissance Festival, and many others. After a significant hiatus to explore the roles of “Father,” and “Lawyer,” he is happy to be on stage again with his wife, Jeannene Bragg.
JONAS WHALEN
Performer
- Professor Mothdini -
Jonas is a clown, equilibrist, juggler, actor and theatrical carpenter. As an original cast member and apparatus/prop fabricator for Circus Foundry, he has devised and performed over 10 different full length shows. He has been a stagehand with IATSE Local #7 since 2016. He has also performed internationally in Mexico City with Circo Hermanos Corona and in Edinburgh as a part of Ed Fringe 2013.
CREW
BRYNN STAR SATER
Costume Design
Brynn most recently designed costumes for POTUS and THE MINUTES at Curious Theatre Company. Brynn has previously designed costumes for the Aurora Fox Arts Center, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, The Town Hall Arts Center, The Edge Theatre and was the Resident Costume Designer for Paragon Theatre for 9 seasons. Brynn has worked in various roles for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Santa Fe Opera, Opera Colorado and Lees McRae Summer Theatre.
SEAN MALLARY
Lighting Design
This is Sean’s 3rd time designing at the Savoy with Theatre Artibus, where he has found an artistic home after nearly a decade of shows around Colorado. He hails most recently from Chicago where he prolifically worked in the storefront theatre realm, did corporate production, and was on staff at the Goodman. After hundreds of shows, he loves helping create devised pieces the most, so he is thrilled to be part of this zany new production. Sean is a three-time nominee for the Denver Henry Awards in lighting and holds an MFA from Northwestern University.
JO GERLICK (She/They)
Stage Manager
Selected Production credits - Stage Manager: SpongeBob the Musical, To Kill a Mockingbird, Escanaba in Da Moonlight, Calendar Girls, StageDoor Theatre; Miss Saigon, UNmarried in America, Vintage Theatre; Gruesome Playground Injuries, Passage Theatre; Directing: Footloose, Newsies, StageDoor Theatre; Pippin, The Crucible, You Can't Take it with You, The Drowsy Chaperone, Conifer Theatre Company; Frozen Jr; Fight Director: Beauty and the Beast, She Kills Monsters; StageDoor Theatre; Jo received a B.A. in Theatre, History, and English from Metropolitan State University of Denver; Jo has been a theatre education director and stage manager in Colorado at Conifer High School, StageDoor Theatre, The Venue Theatre Company, and Reel Kids