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"Talent is universal, opportunity is not."
Morgan Theatre Company is a community-first theatre production company aimed at providing more opportunity for talented storytellers in Austin, TX.
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What does it mean to collaborate? What does it mean to be best friends with a person you see as competition? How do you honor your voice and talent, silence the vampire voices that tell you that you aren't good or worthy, AND make the most out of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Mindy Kaling and Brenda Withers have given us this beautiful opportunity to examine all of these questions, and then some, wrapped up in an absurdly hilarious package. It's a memory play. It's a love letter to artistic collaboration and it's a silly showcase of just about every style of storytelling there is. Last year on my birthday I set a goal to direct and had the pleasure of spending this year's birthday in rehearsal for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This cast and creative team have been such a dream to work with and I'm honored to be included in this inaugural production for Morgan Theatre Company. How do I like them apples? I like 'em juuuuust fine.– Amber Quick
Khali Sykes (Matt Damon) is an actor, director, writer, and choreographer based out of Austin, TX. She is a graduate of the theater program at the University of Texas and a teaching artist at ZACH Theatre and The Adderley School. She was most recently seen on stage in the Glass Menagerie with Austin Shakespeare. Khali recently shot a national commercial for the Purple Mattress company and wrapped her lead role in a feature film titled Rats!. She is represented by Collier Talent and feels so incredibly honored and privileged to share the stage and space with the company of Morgan Theatre’s first production. Follow her @khali_sykes!
Kim Stacy (Ben Affleck) has been part of the theatre/entertainment world for 20 years and has exploded its many avenues; acting, writing, music, emcee, and more. She's a co-host on the live video podcast Comedians Interviewing Musicians for 4 years and has been teaching young students for many years at ZACH Theatre. Kim's future plans include completing her TV series she is writing with best pals Sara & Kyle, be on SNL, get nominated for any letter in EGOT, and get a girlfriend. Kim is beyond thrilled to be a part of this incredible production and to have the opportunity to collaborate with all of these spectacular artists. An enormous thank you to her parents, Anne & Stan! Mom, you're my best friend and I wouldn't be here without you. Dad, I miss you every single day. Love you, big guy!
Amber Quick (Director) is thrilled to be making her Austin directing debut with Morgan Theatre Company and this phenomenal cast! Voted Best Actress in the 2019 Austin Chronicle 'Best of Austin' Reader's Poll, she has been seen on many stages across the city; most recently at Ground Floor Theatre as Rachel in their production of UNEXPECTED JOY. Look for her as Norma McCorvey 'Roe' in ZACH Theatre's production of ROE opening in Spring of '23.
Ismael Soto III (Production Designer) has over 20 years of theatrical experience and more than a decade in design. His work has been seen in and around the surrounding Austin area. Recent scenic credits include 'The Addams Family', 'Sister Act', and 'Disney's The Little Mermaid'. Some property design credits include, 'The Wizard of Oz' 'White Christmas' ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’. Favorite specialty costume and wig designs include ‘Disney’s Mary Poppins’, ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’, ‘The Buddy Holly Story’, ‘Elf the Musical’. A special thanks to everyone who had a hand in adapting and realizing the world you see before you.
Tobie Minor (Fight Choreographer) teaches Stage Combat and Movement at Texas State University. He has been a certified Advanced Actor Combatant with the SAFD for 22 years. He has choreographed violence at Texas State University, University of Texas at Austin, St. Edwards University, Zach Theatre, Austin Shakespeare, Austin Playhouse, Hidden Room Theatre and Penfold Theatre. He has been nominated and won several awards both locally and internationally, and his choreography has been featured at the Black friars conference and on The Globe stage in London.
Morgan Theatre Company would like to thank the following organizations and community members for playing a large part in getting our first production on stage. We couldn't have done it without your love and support.
Ground Floor Theatre
Austin Eastciders
Coldtowne Theater
Co-Production House
Tom Burke
Gwen DiCapo
Kirchhoff Family
Corrine Kirchhoff
Kneffler Family
Chandler Krison
Will Cleveland
& Scott Shipman
