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IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF AN ACTUAL EMERGENCY

BASED ON A TRUE STORY

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New York City!

“A GRAND IMMERSIVE NIGHT OF THEATRE.”

- Joe Straw, #9

“REVOLUTIONARY NEW KIND OF DRAMA.”

- Chris Cassone, Discover Hollywood

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ABOUT

A New Play by John Mullican

Produced by Andrea Meshel

Directed by Rickie Peete

with Dolores Aguanno

Stacy Aung

Jason Leon-Baptista

Fran Montano

John Mullican

Katheryn Peña

Amoni West

Arturo, a guarded airline passenger, is traveling to settle his late mother’s affairs when turbulence spirals into disaster, sending him into the In-Between Space—a dreamlike realm between life and death—where he encounters his late parents and a childhood friend. There, they challenge him to confront his past, let go of guilt, and to embrace the power of love and forgiveness to survive what airlines call “an airplane incident.”

• For your safety, follow instructions given by the Crew and study contents of this card.
• Learn the locations of ALL the exits on this aircraft.

• Comply with safety instructions, including signs, placards, and Crew Member orders.
• Keep your seat belt fastened during taxi, takeoff, landing and anytime you are seated.

CAST & CREW

Dolores Aguanno • Lucinda
Dolores' passion for acting spans a decades-long dabble in performance as well as over 30 years as a theater educator. Dolores started at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York teaching acting for teens, and then moved onto founding a musical theatre program for kids (7-18) in Culver CIty, dee-Lightful Productions, where she has directed and produced over 100 shows in the last 25 years. She is deeply honored to be playing the role of Lucinda, based on the extraordinary life and spirit of Luchita Hurtado (Mullican), a multi-faceted artist, mother and activist. “As I've researched and studied Luchita, I feel like I've found a friend in her...there's so much in her I admire and can relate to. I have been so inspired by this whole experience and grateful to John Mullican for the opportunity and the care he has shown for this production and everyone involved. Thanks to Rickie Peete for finding me and being a wonderful director, to Fran Montano for being a joy to work with on the same side of the stage(!) and to the whole cast and crew for their dedication, kindness and friendship.”

Stacy Aung • Flight Attendant/ Panicked Woman/Phoebe
Stacy is a Los Angeles based actor born and raised in the city of Angels. She began her career in 2017 with an emphasis on film and television training. Since then, she has been in numerous horror and drama projects but wants to gain more experience in theater. Her upcoming projects include two horror films - one where she plays the protagonist and one, the antagonist - and a Disney Princess Live show. Stacy is represented by Ally Taylor Artists and Momentum Talent Agency.

Jason Leon-Baptista • Bill
Jason makes his Los Angeles stage debut in the role of Bill in In the Unlikely Event of an Actual Emergency. He co-starred in the full-length feature film The Entice, had a featured role in the web series Mayflower, and has appeared on numerous television shows, including This Is Us, Grace and Frankie and The Big Bang Theory. Jason was also featured in a national TV, print and digital campaign based on his IRONMAN journey, which has earned more than 738-million impressions and aired more than 5,000 times. He has studied with the LA Actor’s Studio and Actor’s Workout Studio, and recently completed his first screenplay, Monty’s Last Act, which he co-wrote with his husband. Outside of acting, Jason holds an MBA in entrepreneurship; has run 10 marathons; and completed the IRONMAN in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He strives to infuse the IRONMAN credo “Anything is Possible” into all aspects of his life.

Fran Montano • Liam
Has worked in film, television, and stage productions for more than 40 years. He most recently completed a series regular on “Middlehood”, and an episode of 911. An Emmy Award winner and Artistic Director of the Actors Workout Studio for over 30 years, he wrote a book on acting, “Act Authentically”, and continues to teach acting classes, coach actors privately, and create and develop projects. He is delighted to return to the stage after 30 years to work and hang out with his former teaching partner Rickie Peete, several current and former students (now colleagues!), and to be a part of this rendering story about such a phenomenal and inspiring artist family. He thanks John and Rickie for the introduction to the work and life of such remarkable artists.

John Mullican • Arturo/ Playwright
For the past 30 years, John has worked as a true Los Angeles hyphenate as a WGA writer, an actor, an agency Art Director, and a studio advertising Creative Director for the Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Fox, Viacom and Paramount Pictures. His feature film documentary about his artist father’s life, “Finding Lee Mullican," can be found on Vimeo and for the past 4 years has been managing and directing his mother’s posthumous career, artist Luchita Hurtado. His autobiographical play “In the Unlikely Event of an Actual Emergency,” officially opened at the Hudson Theatre, Hollywood, this past September for a 6 week run. He is thrilled and honored to bring a 60 minute “NYC Fringe version” of his play (60 minutes) to the Chain Theater Mainstage.

Katheryn Peña • The DJ
“Kat” is a Los Angeles-based actress who was born and raised in the Midwest. She began her acting career in Ohio but moved to Los Angeles in 2013. Since then, she’s been doing scene study and improv under the Meisner Technique. Recently, she received the Best Actress award for a drama short she starred in.

Amoni West • The DJ
Amoni is an actress and singer/songwriter from Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She moved to Los Angeles to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts where she graduated in 2023. Amoni has been in various productions such as “A Room with a View”, “Into the Woods”, and “The Odd Couple”. While in LA Amoni explored various creative pursuits such as producing, writing, and directing. For more information about her music and her original song used in “In the Unlikely Event…”, please go to @amoniwst on Instagram/TikTok.

Rickie Peete • Director
Rickie is a multifaceted talent in stage and screen, excelling as an actor, instructor, writer, and director. With a background as an acting coach at the esteemed Actors Workout Studio in North Hollywood, he now splits his time between Los Angeles and Washington, DC. Hailing from Florida, Rickie honed his craft in the DMV region, earning a Master's degree from American University. Grateful for his collaborations, he cherishes his work with the dedicated team behind In the Unlikely Event of an Actual Emergency.

Dayanara Williams • Stage Manager
Dayanara, a Los Angeles native is currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. Aside from the field of health, she loves and appreciates the arts, especially live theatre. Dayanara is excited to join the “Unlikely” crew and looks forward to a successful production.

Andrea Meshel • Producer
Michelle “Andrea Meshel” Smith, a Kingston, Jamaica native, is a dynamic filmmaker, actress, and producer. Over the past eight years, she has written, directed, and produced several compelling projects, including the short films Descent, Second Chances, and Necrophilia, as well as co-producing the web series Real Life. She is currently producing television projects Sweating Sand and Sleeping With Strangers. Beyond her artistic achievements, she is a passionate advocate for social justice, evident in her founding of the Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival. With a rich educational background, including a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Juris Doctorate, Smith continues to leave an indelible mark on both the artistic and social justice landscapes.

Chris Moscatiello • Sound Designer
Chris is an award-winning sound designer, composer, music editor and music director for theater, television and film. TV highlights include The Walking Dead, Eureka, Psych, Human Target, Caprica, The Cape and Trauma. He has scored series and specials for National Geographic and The Discovery Channel, as well as specials and promos for HBO, BBC, Animal Planet, MSNBC, ZDF Germany and The History Channel. Theater highlights include The Kennedy Center, The Smithsonian Institution, The Shakespeare Theatre, Signature Theatre, Roundhouse Theatre, Rogue Machine, Antaeus, A Noise Within, Skylight Theatre, The Fountain Theatre, Odyssey Theater, The Road Theatre, Pacific Resident Theater, and he served as assistant conductor for the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

Fritz Davis • Video Projection Design
Fritz is pleased to join the talented cast and crew of this production. A Philadelphia native, Fritz moved to Los Angeles in 2000 and began his career in the local 99 seat theatre scene. Over 20 years later with hundreds of productions to his credit, he is now a freelance theatrical designer and the owner of Davis Multimedia; an audio-visual staging company. Fritz’s multidisciplinary skill set includes theatrical video projection and sound design, as well videography, photography, editing, live audio and video mixing and foley arts. He is also a certified FAA 107 drone pilot.

Steven Pope • Lighting Designer
Steve has served as the Technical Director for the Hudson Theatres since 1999. He also served as the Technical Director for the Steve Allen Theatre in Hollywood from 2004-2010. He has worked as a lighting designer and in tech capacities at venues across Los Angeles.

Kiana Moattari • Choreographer
Kiana is a Los Angeles-based actress, dancer, and choreographer. She has over 13 years of ballet training, starting her dance journey under the direction of Paulette Harwood, a former Radio City Music Hall ballerina, and has since trained with prominent choreographers in both NYC and L.A. in jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop. Outside of dance, she has worked on films, commercials, and theater as an actress. She is excited to work with this production's wonderful actors to bring their movement to life.

Kangi Downing • Marketing Promotion Project Manager
Kangi Downing boasts a dynamic background in film editing, social media content creation, acting, and hand modeling. Known for her keen eye for detail and passion for storytelling, she has contributed to a wide array of projects, demonstrating her versatility both in front of and behind the camera. Represented by StarTouch Agency in Los Angeles, California, Kangi is eager to apply her creative expertise and enthusiasm to this exciting project.

In the Unlikely Event of an Actual Emergency performs as part of NYC Fringe

6:00pm Friday, April 4

6:00pm Thursday, April 10

8:40pm Saturday, April 12

7:40pm Wednesday, April 16

5:20pm Sunday, April 20

TIME: Present Day.
SETTINGS: Airplane Cabin • The In-Between Space • Airplane (various locations)
Boston Logan Airport (various locations)
Hotel Room • Boston Logan Airport Hangar