Homage to Catatonia

Thomas Fitzpatrick, Director

Thomas made his directorial debut two years ago at Lamplighters Theatre. He directed “Dames at Sea” which received several Eastie Award nominations and 13 Aubrey Awards, including Best Direction and Best Production. Locally, Tom has performed in productions at Diversionary, Avo Playhouse, 6th @ Penn, and Lyric Opera.

Barron Henzel , Assistant Director

Barron assistant directed Dames at Sea 

(Lamplighters). Stage credits include 

The Busy World is Hushed, Torch Song 

Trilogy (Diversionary); 1776, Scarlet 

Pimpernel (Starlight); Trolls, 

Miss Macinerney (6th @ Penn); 

Much Ado About Nothing, Pump Boys 

and Dinettes, (Coronado Playhouse). 

Barron is a recipient of the Performing Arts

League Star Award. 

Tony Beville as Dad

Tony is pleased to be a part of the New Perspective Festival.  He was last seen on stage last year in 6th @ Penn's production of Fireflies.  Other San Diego appearances include Ionesco's Bald Soprano, Kushner's Terminating, Simon's The Odd Couple, and numerous Fritz Blitz shows.  Keep watching the skies!

Amanda Dasteel as Mom

Amanda is a Theatre Arts Student at SDSU, studying to pursue her passion for performing, designing costumes, and choreography.  Her most recent role was "Anytime Annie" in 42nd Street, and the assistant choreographer for Starlight Musical Theatre's production of Crazy For You.  She thanks Tom for this wonderful opportunity!

Dante Macatantan as Adam

Dante is currently studying theatre with a focus on musical theatre.  He was last seen as Andy in 42nd Street at San Diego City College.  Favorite theatre credits include Gypsy (Yonkers), Ain't Misbehavin', The Wiz (Scarecrow), and The King and I (Prince Chulalongkorn).

Loraine Odierno as Kimberly

Born in San Diego, Loraine began performing on stage in elementary school and has studied acting, dance, and voice throughout college.  She recently performed in 42nd Street at SDCC.  She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support and Tom for this amazing opportunity!

Steve Koppman, Playwright