Theater 41: A SEAT ON THE BUS
Two icons from the turbulent 1960’s share a brief ride on a New York City bus. Along their journey, they realize some of their beliefs and judgments have stood the test of time, while others now reflect those they fought against.
Maeve Spain
Along with listening to wonderful radio plays, performing in children’s musical theatre was a saving grace of Maeve’s early years. Her musical interests lead her to jazz, and as a singer and group leader, she performed in clubs around New England for many years. Her singing and performance interests focused on the interpretive aspects of songs, searching for the story and emotion equal to the musicality. In the 90’s she was chosen as a cabaret fellow of the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in Waterford CT. Maeve was one of the founding members of The Boston Association of Cabaret Artists. She is proud to be a member of the Actors Studio of Newburyport MA, and since her recent retirement from her psychotherapy and nursing practice, there is more room in her life for her writing, poetry, and of course plays. A Seat on The Bus is her second play.
Maeve Spain
Director
Gary Lee Reed
Gary Lee Reed (Director) Prior to Covid19 Gary directed the Gore Vidal play The Best Man at the Lounge Theatre in Hollywood and earlier in the year the critically acclaimed All My Sons for Theatre Planners. Other TP directing credits include The Andersonville Trial (Grove theatre Burbank) And the World Goes Round (NOHO Arts center) The Story of Alice (Matrix) Villa Thrilla (Atwater Village). As Artistic Director of Actors Co-op he directed Godspell, Most Happy Fella, Soldiers Song, Lights, Woman in Black and To Kill a Mockingbird. Other Regional and LA theatre credits include I love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Crown City Theatre) Disinherit the Wind (Complex) Hah Nah (Lounge) Shades (LATC) My Way and Bonnie and Clyde (Bend Or) Falling Lightly (Winner of the Jerome Lawrence Playwrights festival) In addition to directing He has performed in hundreds of plays, TV shows, films and commercials...written a book called Little Book of Theatre Games (Lillenas Publishing) and a play called Personal Effects. Gary is grateful to be working with Open Door Playhouse during this difficult year. Many thanks to Bernadette.
Gary Lee Reed
Cast:
Goreti da Silva as Alice
Since moving to Los Angeles from Canada, Goreti da Silva has worked in many films, tv programs, theatre, and improv shows. Most recently, you may have seen her on Big Little Lies, a Toyota commercial, or heard her voice in one of many radio plays on Opendoorplayhouse.org.
Goreti was awarded The Michael Grossman Most Inspirational Award for her body of theatre work in the Desert; and she won the Valley Theatre Award for her work in “Park Plays: Portland”.
When not performing, Goreti fills her "well" by teaching Improv, Theatre Arts, Playwriting, and Acting to underserved youth who write plays in which they later perform. Though Goreti has produced and directed dozens of plays, she continues to be surprised, delighted, and inspired by our next generation of leaders.
Goreti da Silva
Bonnie Baily-Reed as Nell
Bonnie’s career began in NYC with touring with two Musical Theatre First National Tours. In L.A., she has appeared in award-winning roles including Mags in the World Premiere of THE SUPER VARIETY MATCH BONUS ROUND at The Rogue Machine Theatre, Mrs. Brummett in the World Premiere of Arlene Hutton's GULF VIEW DRIVE (LA Weekly Award, Supporting Actress). Other LA roles include Kate in ALL MY SONS, Margaret in THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION at The Colony Theatre, and BINGO, THE WINNING MUSICAL at The Cosmopolitan Cabaret in Sacramento, CA. On Television, she was a Series Regular on ABC Family Channel's STATE OF GRACE. Her Guest Star roles on Television include the Aidy Bryant Series, SHRILL currently streaming on Hulu, and BOSTON LEGAL. Other Television credits include VEEP, FARGO, THE KENAN THOMPSON SHOW, GLEE, THE MINDY PROJECT, SHOOTER, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, along with many television commercials.
Bonnie Baily - Reed
Sound Production:
Oak House Recording Studio in Pasadena, CA with Sound Engineer David Peters.
