(Syracuse, NY) Redhouse Arts Center’s Virtual Redhouse will present the World Premier of another online
play, Still Waiting, which is the sequel to Waiting for the Host which Redhouse recently produced and
streamed. Both these comedy/dramas are written by playwright Marc Palmieri and designed specifically for
online performance. Still Waiting continues a few months after the All Saint’s Church production of their
online version of The Passion Play while adding a new character, a pretentious Artistic Director played by
Jeremy Kushnier.
This will be the world premier of this new Zoom play which is a testament to the great success of the
original Waiting for the Host. Artistic Director Hunter Foster is quoted in saying: “We’re thrilled to bring
back the hysterical characters from Marc Palmieri’s Zoom play, Waiting For The Host, in the world premier
of Still Waiting. This sequel continues the saga of the All Saints Church and their attempts to create theatre
online. After we finished part one, I found that I missed these characters so much I implored Marc to write
part 2, and he did it within a week!”
The show will be streamed from June 25 @ 7:00pm – June 29, 2020 @ 7:00pm. In addition, there will be an
Opening Night toast on June 25 @ 6:30pm on Facebook Live (@theredhousearts) and YouTube. Redhouse will
also reactivate its stream of Waiting for the Host so audiences who have not previously viewed it will be
able to see it prior to world premier of Still Waiting.
As Still Waiting (Part II of Waiting for the Host) opens, the coronavirus lockdown drags into its third month.
Members of a Long Island church find themselves bitten by the “acting bug” after having performed a
streaming version of the Palm Sunday Passion Play. With the help of a “professional director” guest from
Manhattan, they hope to launch a new community theatre at the church. To their surprise, the Bishop and
church leadership found their Passion Play objectionable, and their plans are met with resistance. They
decide to put on a showcase of their skills, with an “updated” version of medieval Biblical plays, and find
they win the support of an invited but unexpected guest.
The show is directed by Artistic Director Hunter Foster who is pleased to announce the addition of Broadway
Veteran Jeremy Kushnier (God of Carnage). Returning cast includes another Broadway Veteran Jennifer Cody
along with Yarissa Millan, Peggy Mitchell, Robert Edwards, Steve Gamba and Brendan Didio (see page 2 of
this release for actor bios).
Production crew included Production Manager Daniel Whiting, Stage Manager Margot Reed and Production
Assistant Josh Reid.
Samara Hannah, Executive Director
Hunter Foster, Artistic Director
Advanced sale tickets for the stream of Still Waiting are available for purchase at the Redhouse website at
www.theredhouse.org and they remain on sale through the the run of the show. The cost is $15 which
includes all fees; once purchased you have 24 hours to view the show. In addition Redhouse will be
streaming the original zoom play Waiting for the Host so audiences can watch both. See details below. If you
have questions, please email info@theredhouse.org.
Ticket and Streaming Information:
Still Waiting
Advance Sale Dates: June 9 @ 2:00PM – June 25 @ 3:00PM
Tickets sales will resume and be available for purchase: June 25 @ 7pm – June 29 @ 7pm
Opening Toast: June 25 @ 6:30pm on Facebook & YouTube Live
Cost: $15* (with a $1 processing fee) to benefit Redhouse Arts Center
Streaming of this pre-recorded performance will be available to view anytime beginning June 25th
at 7pm through June 30th at 7PM. The performance will be available to view for 24 hours after
the initial on-sale purchase/stream activation.
Ticket and Streaming Information
Waiting for the Host
Advance Sale Dates: June 9 @ 2:00PM – June 18 @ 3:00PM
Tickets sales will resume and be available for purchase:: June 18 @ 7PM – June 22 @ 7PM
Cost: $15* (with a $1 processing fee) to benefit Redhouse Arts Center
Streaming of this pre-recorded performance will be available to view anytime beginning June 18th
at 7pm through June 23rd at 7PM. The performance will be available to view for 24 hours after
the initial on-sale purchase/stream activation.
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About Red House Arts Center:
Redhouse Arts Center is a professional, not-for-profit theater serving the community by providing leading and inclusive
experiences through its theater and educational programs.
For more information visit www.theredhouse.org.
Cast Bios
Jen Cody (Effie) is a Rochester girl and graduate of SUNY Fredonia. She recently appeared in God of Carnage here at
the Redhouse and also co-directed and choreographed RENT here last year. She has performed in many Broadway
shows including being a part of the original casts of The Wild Party, Seussical the Musical, Urinetown, Henry and Mudge,
Pajama Game (revival), Taboo and Shrek. She also has had the opportunity to perform in incredible regional theatres
across the country. Her voice can be heard on commercials and cartoons, as well as feature films. She recieved the
Annie Award (animation Oscar) for her work as Charlotte La Bouff in Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”. She is also
the 2nd Vice President of Actor’s Equity Association.
Brendan Didio (Ben) is so excited to be collaborating with the Redhouse team on this project. He is a graduate of
Niagara University where he received a BFA in Theatre Performance. Brendan has performed with various companies in
Buffalo, NY, including Shakespeare in Delaware Park, Irish Classical Theatre, and MusicalFare Theatre.
Robert Denzel Edwards (Vincent) is extremely excited to be making his virtual theatre debut with the Redhouse! Recent
credits include: Romeo & Juliet (Friar John/Abraham), Bisland & Bly (Tremaine/Cyclone Bill), A Christmas Carol
(Fred), Unicorn Girl (Connie), and Kinky Boots (Ensemble). Robert would like to thank God and everyone else who has
supported him up to this point in his career. He hopes you enjoy the show! @RobertDenzelEdwards
www.robertdenzeledwards.com
Steve Gamba (Theodore) is happy to be a part of this new and innovative production. He has been involved with
previous Redhouse New Works in The Girl In the Red Dress, All Dressed Up And Nowhere To Go, and Bisland and Bly.
Other favorite roles include The Sheriff in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Bud in The Bridges of Madison County,
and Carl Magnus in A Little Night Music. He is always grateful for the opportunities afforded him.
Marguerite Mitchell (Sara) was most recently seen onstage at The Redhouse in Steel Magnolias (Shelby – SALT Award
Recipient for Best Actress). Favorite theatrical credits include: Six Degrees of Separation (Elizabeth – SALT Award
Recipient for Best Supporting Actress), Oleanna (Carol – SALT Nominee), Romeo and Juliet (Juliet – SALT Nominee), The
Importance of Being Ernest (Cecily Cardew), ’night Mother (Jessie Cates), and Assassins (Lynette “Squeaky”
Fromme”). In 2014 she made her directorial debut in the Redhouse LAB with Almost, Maine, and since then has
directed and assistant directed four other productions for the organization. She earned her Bachelors Degree from
Temple University, double majoring in English Literature and English Education, also studying British Literature at the
University of East Anglia in Norwich, England and Arts Administration with Drexel University in Philadelphia. In 2011,
she received the NYSRA Secondary Teacher of the Year award and was nominated for ASCD’s Outstanding Young
Educator Award. She is currently the Director of Education at The Redhouse Arts Center.
Yarissa Tiara Millan (Grace) is excited to be back with the Redhouse and to be included in such a cool, creative
production. She’s grateful to the Redhouse for the opportunity to play along with her fellow actors and crew to bring
some laughs and smiles during this current time. Other favorite roles include: Sheila (HAIR), Mimi (RENT), Emily (A
Christmas Carol), and Janet (Rocky Horror). She’s grateful to her familia, friends, her Shrek, the cast and crew for
bringing to life a fun joyful piece.
Jeremy Kushnier (Artistic Director) Jeremy made his Redhouse debut in God of Carnage. Most recently he could be seen
on Broadway as Basilius in Head Over Heels. He made his Broadway debut in Footloose, where he created the role of
Ren McCormick. Other Broadway credits include Rent, JerseyBoys and Jesus Christ Superstar. National tours include
Tommy, Rent, Elton John’s Aida andNext To Normal. Jeremy has had the opportunity to sing with a wide range of
performers. FromElton John to Barry Manilow to Bruce Hornsby. He has appeared on both The Tony awards andThe
Emmy’s. He has had his original music placed on TV and Film. His recent TV credits in-clude, Nurse Jackie, Person of
Interest and The Goodwife. He can be seen in the feature lengthfilm The Idea of Manhood written and directed by his
brother Serge Kushnier. Jeremy has two cd’s of original music that can both be found at www.Jeremykushnier.com
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