Photo credit: Annabelle Denmark Photography
Welcome to Bite & Other Bits
Greetings, mortals. I’m so pleased you have come to hear my story. The arts are something that humans tend to forget about but vampires know the true importance of keeping them alive, for they do give us all a reason to live. I’m very impressed by your support of this art form and of local artists. I shall keep that in mind the next time I get a little hungry… While my story is very fascinating, I know how you humans have such short attention spans and need to stretch out your mortal bodies so the performance is broken into two acts with a 20 minute intermission for you. The coven will be outside after the show and are dying to meet you. I do hope you enjoy this tale of how I came to be.
Your host,
Isabel
Program
ACT ONE
“The Void”
Performers: Nicole Londraville, Leah Grandstaff, Ashley Sonnier, Fallon Voorheis-Mathews, Megan Stern
Choreography: Nicole Londraville
Music: Eclipse Phase Overture by And Void
“A Murmuring”
Performers:
Choreography: Fallon Voorheis
Music: A Blackened Heart by Peter Gundry
“Wicked”
Performers:
Choreography: Ashley Sonnier
Music: A Little Wicked by Valerie Broussard
“The Hunt”
Performers:
Choreography: Ashley Sonnier
Music: Kill of the Night by Gin Wigmore
“Ashes to Ashes”
Performers:
Choreography: Fallon Voorheis
Music: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Lorde
Intermission - 20 minutes
ACT TWO
“A Bloody Good Time”
Performers:
Choreography: Fallon Voorheis
Music: Blood // Water by grandson
“A Vampire’s Heart”
Performers:
Choreography: Fallon Voorheis
Music: Nothing Else Matters by Apocalyptica
“The New Queen”
Performers:
Choreography: Fallon Voorheis
Music: you should see me in a crown by Billie Eilish
“The Killing”
Performers:
Choreography: Fallon Voorheis
Music: Drumming Circle by Professor Trance And The Energizers
“Dust to Dust”
Performers:
Choreography: Ashley Sonnier
Music: Toxic by 2WEI
Special thanks to:
, Stage Manager
, Lighting Designer
, Sound board
Jeff Rusnak, Rigger
Keegan Dunn, Lead Puller
Chris Mechler, Assistant Puller
Lisa J Peterson, Costuming
Tim Hill, Videography
Tiny Planet Ink, Custom T-shirts
, Ushers
The Elaine Wolf Theatre
Our victims:
The Vampire Coven
Isabel, Your Host, played by Andria Rabenold
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Lilith played by Nicole Londraville, High Coven
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Christine played by Megan Stern
Christine is the newest member of our coven. She’s a 26 year old from Silverspring, Maryland. She loves any kind of cake but especially lemon lavender. Prior being turned she worked as a bank teller. The bank quickly replaced her after she didn’t show up to work. She was always easily overlooked as a human, but will that change in her new vampire life?
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Thana played by Fallon Voorheis-Mathews, Founder & Artistic Director
Thana was born a vampire in 1399 in a small village outside of Paris. As such, she is the oldest vampire in our coven. In her human life, she was born to a poor family. Her maker released her from the pain of her human life and allowed her to grow the ranks in high society. She has grown accustomed to the finer things in life and has quite the collection of haute couture. When not on the hunt she can be found smoking and people watching at cafes in Paris. Her favorite food is AB-, the rarest blood type. Such a delicacy!
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Victoria played by Nicole Londraville
Victoria was born in London 147 years ago. Prior to her transition, she was a lady of the night trying to make ends meet for her younger siblings. She is one of the meanest vampires in the coven as she would rather be hunting alone. She doesn’t give much thought to anyone, let alone herself. Her most treasured possession is a picture of her human family.
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Madame Sang Bleu played by Maggie Chapman
This Parisian was a dancer at the Moulin Rouge before she was turned by her maker. Since her prime human years were in the 1920s she still has an affinity for the golden age of jazz. She’s easy to spot in a crowd with her long legs and striking short black hair. This temptress loves to stare deeply into her victim’s souls. She loves the kill.
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Penny played by Megan Hall
Penny joins our coven from a small village Eastern Europe. She was a farmer's daughter and turned debutante and art preservationist. This highly intelligent vamp can by annoyed by contemporary "Gen Z" female vampires. She enjoys her steak and wine almost as much as manipulating others.
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Eva played by Erica Martin
This long legged socialite comes to us from Bath, England. This vamp is quiet but quick witted and calculated in both speech and movement. When not on the hunt for her next snack she can be found enjoying the finer things in life such as painting, playing the piano, and enjoying a slice of indulgent cake.
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Adelaide played by Casey Pottle
Adelaide was born an orphan in 1885 in London. She spent her human life as a maid servant in a wealthy manor where she acquired a taste for tea and scones. The last thing she remembers of her human life is an illicit affair with the manor’s son. She despises those who exhibit selfish lust as it brings up her own insecurities. The only way she deals with with this anger is with revenge served cold.
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Ballari played by Karlyn Griswold
Ballari joins our coven from Dubrovnik, Croatia. In her human life she was a noble woman and scholar. You can still find her drinking coffee and reading in her spare time. This sleek vampire is known for silently sneaking up on her victims before she dines on them.
Photo credit: Martha Wirth Photography
Drucilla played by Leah Grandstaff
Drucilla hails from Aberfeldy, Scotland. She died at 44 human years and is not keen on revealing how many years she’s been undead. Ever since her maker changed her, she’s been completely obsessed with her fangs. She can be found polishing them constantly. Maybe she thinks she can clean off the regret of killing a past lover…or maybe it’s to combat her fear of spontaneous combustion.