The Legend of Georgia McBride
By Matthew Lopez
Directed by Sean Murray
Low-priced Previews Oct 11 - Oct 14, 2017
San Diego Premiere
He’s young, he’s broke, he’s just found out his wife is going to have a baby, and now Casey has lost his gig as an Elvis impersonator. When his club brings in a drag act led by Miss Tracy Mills, Casey is given the opportunity to trade one sequined outfit for another. This music-filled comedy celebrates finding your voice and singing your own song.
“A stitch-in-your-side funny first-rate production full of sass and good spirits.” – The New York Times
“A highly-entertaining, genuine crowd pleaser.” – Hollywood Reporter
Cast
Spencer BangSpencer Bang
(Casey)
Spencer was born in the swamps, in the hotbed of Miami Florida, and shipped off later to the city of steam and mysterious scents, New York. He has since found himself in San Diego, the city of something, to make his regional theater debut in The Legend of Georgia McBride! He is excited and hopes you are too. Tonight is bound to be a night of splendor so grand that adjectives themselves will fail to define it! So buckle up and get ready bitches!
Lance CarterLance Carter
(Eddie)
Lance is thrilled to be making his Cygnet debut! He recently appeared as Harry the Horse in The Old Globe’s Guys and Dolls. San Diego: The Producers (Franz Liebkind), 42nd Street (Abner Dillon), Singin’ in the Rain for SDMT. Regional: The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), Odd Couple, Grease (Doody), Race (Charles Strickland), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), Annie (Rooster). TV: “The Middle,” “Terriers.” Film: Gods and Generals. Love to my girls, Annette and Ella. lancecarter.net, dailyactor.com Twitter: @LanceCarter @DailyActor.
David McBeanDavid McBean
(Miss Tracy Mills)
David McBean is a regular in Cygnet Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. Other Cygnet credits include Fully Committed (SD Critic’s Circle Craig Noel Award), Pageant, Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Blonde, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Book of Liz, and Burn This. Other selected credits include: Travels With My Aunt, Unnecessary Farce, Shipwrecked, Charley’s Aunt, Pageant at North Coast Rep; 10% Review, The Rocky Horror Show, Psycho Beach Party, The Boys in the Band, The Mystery of Irma Vepp, Bunbury, Twist at Diversionary Theater; The Great American Trailer Park Musical at the SD REP.
Spencer Bang
(Casey)
Spencer was born in the swamps, in the hotbed of Miami Florida, and shipped off later to the city of steam and mysterious scents, New York. He has since found himself in San Diego, the city of something, to make his regional theater debut in The Legend of Georgia McBride! He is excited and hopes you are too. Tonight is bound to be a night of splendor so grand that adjectives themselves will fail to define it! So buckle up and get ready bitches!
Lance Carter
(Eddie)
Lance is thrilled to be making his Cygnet debut! He recently appeared as Harry the Horse in The Old Globe’s Guys and Dolls. San Diego: The Producers (Franz Liebkind), 42nd Street (Abner Dillon), Singin’ in the Rain for SDMT. Regional: The Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff), Odd Couple, Grease (Doody), Race (Charles Strickland), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), Annie (Rooster). TV: “The Middle,” “Terriers.” Film: Gods and Generals. Love to my girls, Annette and Ella. lancecarter.net, dailyactor.com Twitter: @LanceCarter @DailyActor.
David McBean
(Miss Tracy Mills)
David McBean is a regular in Cygnet Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. Other Cygnet credits include Fully Committed (SD Critic’s Circle Craig Noel Award), Pageant, Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Blonde, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Book of Liz, and Burn This. Other selected credits include: Travels With My Aunt, Unnecessary Farce, Shipwrecked, Charley’s Aunt, Pageant at North Coast Rep; 10% Review, The Rocky Horror Show, Psycho Beach Party, The Boys in the Band, The Mystery of Irma Vepp, Bunbury, Twist at Diversionary Theater; The Great American Trailer Park Musical at the SD REP.
Chesley PolkChesley Polk
(Rexy/Jason)
Chesley is thrilled to be making is his first appearance at Cygnet and possibly more thrilled to be doing it in heels! An alum of UNCSA, Chesley hails from South Carolina and has originated several roles in New York. He was most recently seen prancing as King Louis IVX and swashbuckling as Rochefort in The Three Musketeers in NC. Chesley can be seen in the upcoming feature film Step Sisters directed by Charles Stone III. Aside from acting, Chesley is a teacher and writer with pieces available on Amazon and selections posted frequently on his Instagram (@poetinyourpocket). Selected credits: NY Theater: Much Ado About Nothing (Roundtable Ensemble); Faye Drummond (Ensemble Studio Theater). Regional: Wit (Triad Stage); The Tempest (RhinoLeap Prod.) Film: Bonnie & Clyde (A&E), Isolation (Entercainment Prod.), Centaur (Outland Prod.), Living On Laughs (Pilot). Move with Love toward Understanding!
Alexandra SladeAlexandra Slade
(Jo)
Alexandra is thrilled to be making her Cygnet Theatre debut. Recent theatre credits include Good People (Scripps Ranch Theatre); Ragtime (San Diego Musical Theatre); Oklahoma (New Village Arts); Spring Awakening (Barnstage Company); Hairspray (Welk Resort Theatre); Bare: a Pop Opera (Diversionary Theatre); Chicago (Coronado Playhouse). Alexandra would like to express her thanks to her friends and family for all of their support, and everyone at Cygnet for giving her this outstanding opportunity. For Lena Belle.
Chesley Polk
(Rexy/Jason)
Chesley is thrilled to be making is his first appearance at Cygnet and possibly more thrilled to be doing it in heels! An alum of UNCSA, Chesley hails from South Carolina and has originated several roles in New York. He was most recently seen prancing as King Louis IVX and swashbuckling as Rochefort in The Three Musketeers in NC. Chesley can be seen in the upcoming feature film Step Sisters directed by Charles Stone III. Aside from acting, Chesley is a teacher and writer with pieces available on Amazon and selections posted frequently on his Instagram (@poetinyourpocket). Selected credits: NY Theater: Much Ado About Nothing (Roundtable Ensemble); Faye Drummond (Ensemble Studio Theater). Regional: Wit (Triad Stage); The Tempest (RhinoLeap Prod.) Film: Bonnie & Clyde (A&E), Isolation (Entercainment Prod.), Centaur (Outland Prod.), Living On Laughs (Pilot). Move with Love toward Understanding!
Alexandra Slade
(Jo)
Alexandra is thrilled to be making her Cygnet Theatre debut. Recent theatre credits include Good People (Scripps Ranch Theatre); Ragtime (San Diego Musical Theatre); Oklahoma (New Village Arts); Spring Awakening (Barnstage Company); Hairspray (Welk Resort Theatre); Bare: a Pop Opera (Diversionary Theatre); Chicago (Coronado Playhouse). Alexandra would like to express her thanks to her friends and family for all of their support, and everyone at Cygnet for giving her this outstanding opportunity. For Lena Belle.
Creative Team
Luke H. Jacobs
(Choreographer)
Thank you to each of you for supporting the arts! Acting Credits at Cygnet: The Conductor in On the 20th Century, Miss West Coast in Pageant. Regional Acting Credits: Scuttle in The Little Mermaid (Moonlight), Jinx in Plaid Tidings (Welk Resort Theater), Carmen Ghia in The Producers (San Diego Musical Theatre), Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown (Barn Stage), Lucky in Dames at Sea (North Coast Rep), Fastrada in Pippin (Diversionary). Tours – In the Mood LIVE, All Shook Up!, Lead Singer/Dancer with Holland America Line. Luke holds his BFA in Musical Theatre from CSU, Fullerton. Big love to family, friends, i.e., and KP for their continued support and enthusiasm, and to the Cygnet family for their confidence in me.
Designer Showcase
- Oct 17th @ 6:30PMOut Night @ Cygnet
- Oct 18th @ 6:30PMGirls Night Out
- Oct 19th @ 6:00PM
Enjoy pre-show fun, including complimentary cocktails, food & shopping! The first 100 attendees get a goodie bag filled with freebies! Cygnet is once again partnering with Star 94.1 to bring you a unique theatre experience.
October 2017