TATER STEW is a dark comedy following the adventures of Stewart, a young
schoolboy attempting to overcome the abuses of his maniacal schoolmaster.
Aiding Stewart in his quest are Seamus, a foul-smelling homeless man, and
Schmaing, a repulsive lunch lady. TATER STEW is certain to keep audiences
riveted as they witness a high energy display of frayed nerves, strained
interactions, and raw, uncompromising language. TATER STEW is signed, sealed,
and delivered by SLOP HOG PRODUCTIONS of Missoula, Montana.
Websites:
www.myspace.com/taterstew1
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Bios:
John Budge (Writer, Seamus)
John, a Seattle native, received his BFA in Acting from the University of
Montana. He currently lives in Seattle where he has been acting in various
productions and writing plays and poetry. Earlier this year, John collaborated
with Reno artist, PAN* Pantoja to complete his first book, American Haiga,
a collection of 150 haiga (illustrated haiku and senryu). Visit www.myspace.com/americanhaiga
for more information. His interests include reading, hiking in the North
Cascades, Seattle Mariners baseball, gardening and juggling. John is very
excited to be performing Tater Stew in the 2009 San Francisco Fringe Festival,
an example of what he calls "Raw Theatre."
Monte Jenkins (Writer, Master)
Monte, a Montana native, believes that in order for live entertainment to
be any good, it has to reach out and punch you in the face. He has performed
in many productions, acting for various theater companies across America
and Europe, but knowledge of his past shouldn't be taken into account when
experiencing this show. So please, look alive.
Andrew John Garfield (Stewart)
Andrew, a native of Montana, currently resides in Seattle, WA. He received
his BA in Acting from The University of Montana, performing in many productions
and singing in various vocal ensembles. His favorite roles have included
Mrs. Taylor/Pan/Clem in Bat Boy: The Musical, Bustopher Jones in Cats, Mr.
McQueen in Urinetown, and now Stewart in Tater Stew. The past three summers,
he has been a part of The Buttenik Ensemble (Butte, MT) which incorporates
live music, film, and theatre together with original works. He is excited
to be performing in the 2009 San Francisco Fringe Festival with many of
his good friend.
Ciara Griffin (Director and Schmaing)
Ciara worked as a collaborator with the Buttenik Ensemble in Butte, Montana
for two years before moving to Seattle. She is currently a staff member
at Seattle's longest running fringe theater, Annex Theater. Her Annex acting
credits include: I Feel Fine, Keep the Light On, and S2. Ciara's directing
credits include: Eating Round the Bruise (Annex Theatre), Summertime (Ghostlight
Theatrical's Battle of the Bards Competition), and In His Own Words (Imagination
Company). Other credits include The Brewery Follies (2002 and 2003, Cast),
Troilus and Cressida (Sound Theater Company, ASM), and Top Girls (Sound
Theater Company, Set Designer). She holds a BFA in Acting from the University
of Montana.
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