In the coming weeks you’ll hear much about the production of A View From the Bridge. You’ll hear a lot about the production and the idea behind the show. It is ambitious and it is very important. You’ll hear about the intentions that Miller had in the show and hopefully debate the relevance that it still has on the current immigration issues facing our cultures. But today I wanted to talk about something a little different. I cannot add a word about the Production itself. I fully trust in the vision of director Adam Adolfo and the costume designs of Carl Ramsey and the many people behind the scenes. You’ll see and hear the impact of Miller’s word as you witness the saga itself on the stage.
I wanted to take a few minutes and walk you through our amazing cast. These are the people that will come together and tell you a very powerful story on the stage. Miller is not easy, because Miller is real. These amazing actors will have to draw from tough places in order to tell a story that is not easy to tell, and watching them do it in rehearsal has been a very special treat.
Our Chorus is amazing. Simply put. We have a cast of people who each can tell a story given an hour or only a minute.
Our youngest is a very promising young actress named Alyssa Maldonado. Her innocence and bright smile and her willingness to take on difficult material give her scenes an energy that can’t be put into words. When she is on stage you want the story to turn out all right because you don’t want to see her frown.
Ms. Jacqui Rash is an amazing person to be around. Her bevy of experience makes each scene she is in very real and very powerful. Regal yet warm she is one of those that can tell a whole story in only a few words.
Tyler Cochran very talented and very energetic actor who is able to completely step outside himself and be anything you need him to be. An actor without limits is incredibly hard to come by.
Laura Watson is literally one of the smartest actresses or actor I have ever known. She has an amazing gift of being able to analyze and understand any material given to her and break it down to its very raw and very real form. She is able to draw from a wealth of knowledge few actors have but all should strive for.
Cole Spivey digs very deep into everything he is given. Not a single word or movement is wasted on him as he delves to completely understand each moment he is given. Each second on stage is important and he completely understands that.
Fredy Edward Quiroga has an energy that doesn’t just come from being young but also young at heart. An actor who shows no fear in the material he is given he is willing to work as hard as he can and push himself to best tell a story.
Jimmy Moreno has been a pleasure to work with. Laid back and undaunted by the heavy work ahead, he keeps things fresh. A great listener who doesn’t lose any bit of detail in the material he has.
The chorus is amazing and just as amazing is the rest of the cast. With an array of talents and experience they have the task of bringing Millers characters to life.
JP Cano himself is funny and energetic, but as Marco transforms into a pillar of strength. His presence on stage is powerful and felt from the instant he makes his entrance. He brings dignity and passion that the role needs and that the show cannot survive without.
Abel Flores, Jr. is perfectly cast as Rodolpho. He is that light that everyone wants to be close too. His warmth and likeability translates perfectly to the stage. Abel takes every scene and every rehearsal at a pace and energy that is hard not be motivated by it.
I dare you as an audience member not to fall in love with Stephanie Cleghorn. She brings such wonderful innocence and awe to the role of Catherine. Within a few moments of seeing her on stage you complete understand the motivation that drives this story and it will bring you to tears.
Yvonne Duque is a kind and honest and loyal cast member. Those are the qualities that bleed into this story and make Beatrice one of the most heartbreaking roles I have ever read. Yvonne is able to turn Bea’s story into the forefront and it will break your heart
Last but not least is Eddie Zertuche. I have had the pleasure of being on stage with Eddie before. Eddie is a powerful actor who brings passion and intensity to each role he is given. He has the ability to bring out all the layers of each character so that they are never one dimensional. In this show you will Love Eddie and you will Hate him, you will also never forget him.
THE CAST OF ARTES DE LA ROSA'S
A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
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