Theater 98: Yesterday
Summary
Quinn (they/them) spends their nights living in the past, reliving their younger years
through dreams. As they reopen old wounds, they find the only way to heal is to come face to face with their younger self.
Yesterday written by Morgan James, directed by Kim Hlavac starring Leah Jarvik as Younger Quinn and Emily Ellsworth as Older QuinnWritten by Morgan James
Rex McGregor
“Morgan James (They/them) is a young actor and playwright from Portland, OR. As a recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a BA in theatre arts and Psychology, they have most recently acted as Jo March in Little Women and wrote Story of More Woe. They are so excited to share this play with the world and hope to share many more.”
Directed by Kim Hlavac
Kim Hlavac (cameo as Mom)
Kim Hlavac graduated from the prestigious NYC High School Of Performing Arts and received her BFA in theatre arts & film in George Morrison’s company from SUNY/Purchase. Her New York theater credits include Beatrice in “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING” opposite Stanley Tucci as Benedict directed by Theodore Mann. Edna in “WAITING FOR LEFTY’ directed by Howard Da Silva. Gertrude Stein’s “LISTEN TO ME,” directed by Lawrence Kornfeld. She played Lauren Phillips in the daytime drama “ANOTHER WORLD”. Kim is a proud member of Los Angeles VS & Station House. Kim would like to thank Bernadette Armstrong for providing and supporting the platform for new writers & directors to explore different avenues of their creativity. Kim has written, directed & acted in several pieces for Open-door playhouse and has thoroughly enjoyed each experience. She is thrilled to be part of celebrating women in theatre.
Cast
Leah Jarvik as Young Quinn
Leah Jarvik
Leah is a Los Angeles-based actress and a recent Seattle transplant. Recent theatre credits include Cybernella (Culver City Public Theater), The Fifth Wave and Blood Water Paint (Macha Theatre Works), I Did The Holidays My Way (Tales of The Alchemysts Theater), The Winter’s Tale and Head Above Water… (Powerhouse Theater). During the pandemic she has performed online with V.S. Theatre Company, AFI Conservatory, Station House, and the Secrets of Chekhov (LA); GreenStage, The Seattle Film Summit, Zelda Oasis Productions and Macha Theatre Works (Seattle); and Clamour Theatre Company (Florida). Leah completed a double major in Theatre and English at Haverford College, and is the current Literary Associate at Macha Theatre Works. Come visit at leahjarvik.com or on Instagram @leahjarvik.
Emily Ellsworth as Older Quinn
Emily Ellsworth
Emily Ellsworth is a Los Angeles based actress and voiceover artist from St. Charles, MO. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale in 2020 and has been acting professionally ever since. When she is not on stage, she loves to paint, play video games, and binge watch anime with her husband and cat.
