SUGAR SHOCK
SCENE SETTING
I A farmhouse in Flatbush, 1725 ...... Mr. George, Fanny, Kitty, Betty
II A house near the Williamsburg Waterfront, 1863.... Nancy, Albert, Walter
III A ballet studio in Fort Greene, 1971... Mme Zoya, Janice
IV A bank branch break room near Borough Hall 1995 ... Sandra, Deena, Ross, Oksana
V Grandma’s house in Crown Heights, now.... Tyler, Hayley, Grandma
VI Back at the bank, 1996
VII Back at the farmhouse, 1725
CAST
Molly Arts - Kitty, Oksana
Chris Connolly - Mr. George, Walter, Ross
Camiryn Dorlinn * - Betty, Janice, Deena, Hayley
Meghann Garmany * - Fanny, Mme Zoya
Zaire Portier - Albert, Tyler
De’Andra Wizzart- Nancy, Sandra, Grandma
* Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association
CAST
Camiryn Dorlinn*
Betty, Janice, Deena, Hayley
Camiryn (Deena, Janice, Hailey, Betty) is a proud Union member of Actors Equity Association and has performed in several off-Broadway productions. Camiryn was the First Place Talent Scholarship Recipient at Hofstra University, where she received her BAs in Drama and Public Relations. She also has an MBA from Pace University and is a Program Manager on Broadway by day. Camiryn is excited to perform in Prospect Park after moving to this area of Brooklyn last month. She is grateful to God and the Sugar Shock production team for the opportunity to play four characters. Off-Broadway Credits: Rebecca in Fight or Flight (Hudson Guild Theater & 28th Street Theater), Melody in Final Bell (The Tank), Leah in For the Love of Whiskey (Teatro LATEA), and Aunt Stelle in Great Aunts (The Tank). Instagram: @Camiryn_ TikTok/YouTube: CamirynsCabaret
Email: camiryndorlinn@gmail.com
Zaire Anderson Portier
Albert, Tyler, Janitor
Zaire Anderson Portier is a Brooklyn-based actor with experience in contemporary drama, comedy, horror, classical theatre, and ensemble performance. His stage credits include Funny Guy at Narrows Community Theater, where he played the Host and provided the voice of a puppet, and He starred as Ben in Night of the Living Dead at the Tom Kane Theatre and appeared as the Wedding Officiant and Jamaican Waiter in Prelude to a Kiss at the Heights Players.
Zaire’s additional theatre credits include Todd in Caryl Churchill’s Far Away, Sly in Dominique Morisseau’s Detroit ’67, Rudy in Martin Sherman’s Bent, the Writer in Tennessee Williams’ The Lady of Larkspur Lotion, and Lucius Jenkins in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Jesus Hopped the “A” Train. He also performed in The Race Card and played the lead in the two-person play 11:05 at the Potsdam Performing Arts Center.
His television background experience includes appearances in The Girls on the Bus, Power Book II: Ghost, and FBI: Most Wanted. Zaire received formal training through the New Federal Theatre Training Program/ Atlantic Theater Company and earned an associate degree in Performing Arts from Kingsborough Community College. In addition to acting, he is a professional DJ who performs under the name Zaire Bomaye. He would like to thank his mom his dad his sister and his homies for all they support. The legend of ziggy continues.
Meghann Garmany*
Fanny, Mme, Zoya
Meghann Garmany (Fanny/Mme Zoya) Theatre: Moses (HERE Arts Center), Glassheart (Everyday Inferno Theatre Company). TV/film: "Mean Girl Murders" (HBO Max) "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" (Hallmark), "Alien Disclosure Day" (Asylum Productions), and upcoming short film "Mabel". She would love for you to ask about her Queer Holiday Rom-Com, but not nearly as much as she would love for you to vote.
Connect with her on IG @TheGarm, register to vote at www.rockthevote.org
Chris Connolly
Mr. George, Walter, Ross
Chris Connolly is a native New Yorker who has appeared in dozens of films, TV shows and plays. When he's not acting Chris is a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler and other major publications. You can read more here: chrisconnolly@pressfolios.com.
Molly Arts
Kitty, Oksana
Molly Arts (Kitty/Oksana) is a New York City-based actor and singer. Recent credits include Anne of Green Gables (St. Jean’s Players), Boeing Boeing (Kismet PAT), The Great Comet of 1812 (‘62 Center), and Urinetown (Williams College). On-screen work: Irrelevant (Worldletter Productions), 4C & Kidnapped (Zaiesha Joseph Studios). She also recently made her Carnegie Hall debut with Essential Voices USA.
When not on stage, Molly can be found in the pool, quoting Friends, or heartily scarfing down mac & cheese. Molly is thrilled to be working with Regina on her wonderful play and is grateful to her family, friends, and this wonderful cast and creative team for their support!
De’Andra Wizzart*
Nancy, Sandra, Grandma
De’Andra is a New York City -based actor and singer with extensive experience in musical theater, drama productions, choirs, live skits, short-form web content, and television. After an extended (and entirely too-long) foray into corporate America, she’s thrilled to be returning to stage to help bring the vision for Sugar Shock to life!
CREATORS
Regina Robbins
Playwright
Regina Robbins is a native New Yorker and the author of several plays, including Quicksand (Everyday Inferno Theatre Company), It's Just the Radio (Looking Glass Theatre) and War and Mercy (Expand the Canon). Other companies that have developed her work: Teatro LATEA, the Directors Company, Six Figures Theatre.
Directing credits: Manhattan Theatre Source, UTC #61, and the Looking Glass Theatre. Regina's short films have been screened across the U.S. at venues in New York, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Berkeley and Asheville, NC. BA, Yale; MFA, Columbia; MA, CUNY.
Amber Doss Hunter
Director
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Elise Walsh
Costume Designer and Wardrobe Supervisor
Meghann Garmany (Fanny/Mme Zoya) Theatre: Moses (HERE Arts Center), Glassheart (Everyday Inferno Theatre Company). TV/film: "Mean Girl Murders" (HBO Max) "Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story" (Hallmark), "Alien Disclosure Day" (Asylum Productions), and upcoming short film "Mabel". She would love for you to ask about her Queer Holiday Rom-Com, but not nearly as much as she would love for you to vote.
Connect with her on IG @TheGarm, register to vote at www.rockthevote.org
Camiryn Dorlinn*
Intimacy Consultant
KM Jones (She/Her) (Intimacy Consultant) is a NYC based Intimacy Consultant, Director, and Performer whose works spans an impressive range of Off Broadway and independent venues. IG: @km.jones.54293
Kamilah Mariam
Stage Manager
Kamilah Mariam is a Brooklyn-based director and stage manager. She holds a BA from Occidental College, and is currently pursuing an MFA in Directing at Brooklyn College. Recent credits include Queensbridge at Theater for the New City, Waiting in A Time of Revelation at The Tank, and Eva’s Eye at The Flea Theater.
Elena Brown
House Manager
Elena studied dance from ages five to thirty, performed at the Sterling Renaissance Faire at age fifteen, and earned a Master's Degree in Dance History from York University. During her university years, she found invaluable support and long lasting friendships within the theater department. After a twenty year career in sales in NYC she now works as a Peer Support Specialist in mental health and enjoys contributing her skills to the Flatbush Community Theater.
She is thrilled to serve as your front-of house host tonight.