Theater 129: Beautiful, Beautiful Cleopatra
Synopsis:
Two priestesses are debating the beauty of Cleopatra outside of her chambers. This is a comedy about power that takes a few sharp jabs at history.
Writer
Kevin B
Kevin B is a writer and poet from New England. They have been featured in Molecule, Wireworm, Hare's Paw, Qu, and Barely Seen. They were selected as Featured Poet of 2023 by Natick Arts, and they are the author of "The Front Door."
Kevin B
Director
Yunyi Zhu
Yunyi Zhu is a Chinese-born director and producer currently based in Los Angeles after graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in directing. She has accumulated a broad spectrum of experience working in prominent international film companies, including Warner Brother, Mei Ah Entertainment (Hong Kong), Vanishing Angle, Tecent Pictures, etc. Her previous work has screened at some top-notch film festivals worldwide, including festivals that qualified for the Oscars and BAFTA recognition. Additionally, Yunyi has demonstrated her versatility by producing commercials and music videos for acclaimed international brands and artists. She is always passionate about various projects, from short films and music videos to podcasts. With her dedication to storytelling, Yunyi Zhu continues to push the boundaries of her creativity.
Yunyi Zhu
Cast
Goreti da Silva (Akila)
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
Monique Gonsalves (Anat)
Monique Gonsalves is thrilled to perform in her first pod cast play production with Open Door Playhouse. She holds a BA in Theater Arts with an Emphasis in Acting from California State University of Fullerton. She has enjoyed success as a Children’s Theater Director for Town Hall Kids at the Town Hall Theater in Lafayette, CA. As well as her extensive experience as a costume character performer ranging from Princess Parties as Barbie and Cinderella to singing telegrams as Betty Boop and various events as a Marilyn Monroe Impersonator. After many years of moving across America and living and loving in some of its greatest cities like Chicago and New York- she is happy to be back on the best coast ardently pursuing the dream in HollywoodLand.
Monique Gonsalves
Sound Production:
Oak House Recording Studio in Pasadena, CA with Sound Engineer David Peters.
