Directed, Choreographed and Conceived by
JAKOB KARR
Featuring the music of
ORVILLE PECK
present
JAKOB KARR director, choreographer, creator
producers
CHRIS KAMPMEIER
PATTI MAURER
DONALD RUPE
scenic design
PHILIP LUPO
JOEY COOMBS
BLAKE SCHULTE
digital advertising
SINE DIGITAL
additional music production
JOI MARCHETTI
stage manager
MORGAN LEMOS
lighting design
PHILIP LUPO
associate
choreographer
GRACE BUCKLEY
press representative
KEITH SHERMAN
& ASSOCIATES
casting
KELSAY + MORALES COMPANY
general manager
EVAN BERNARDIN
PRODUCTIONS
THE SON……………….……..……………JAKOB KARR
THE FATHER…………….………..…………ADRIAN LEE
THE MOTHER…….…………………....MEGUMI IWAMA
THE BROTHER…….…………….….…….…IAN SPRING
THE SON ALTERNATE………………....…LUKE QUALLS
THE FRIENDS………………..….…JORDAN LOMBARDI
THE FRIENDS…………………………YUSAKU KOMORI
THE LOVER……………..……...……JOSHUA ESCOVER
JAKOB KARR
JORDAN LOMBARDI
YUSAKU KOMORI
JOSHUA ESCOVER
CADEN HUNTER
ADRIAN LEE
MEGUMI IWAMA
LUKE QUALLS
IAN SPRING
MADISON O’CONNOR
JAKOB KARR
(The Son / Conceiver / Choreography / Director) is thrilled to bring Ain’t Done Bad to NYC! As the show’s creator, director and choreographer, he is honored to share this story with his friends, peers, and heroes in the city he loves. Originating the role of the Son in 2021, Jakob hopes to tell a love story for all people; those who need love the most, and those happy to give a piece of their heart. Some of his credits include: Cats on Broadway (Mistoffelees Understudy); Cirque Du Soleil’s VOLTA; “So You Think You Can Dance” (Season 6 - Runner Up); The Radio City New York Spectacular (Mia Michaels); Flashdance The Musical (1st Nat’l Tour); Rock the Ballet; Viva Elvis by Cirque Du Soleil; Kiss Me Kate at Barrington Stage; ‘Working’ at New York City Center Encores; English With An Accent at Lincoln Center, “The 82nd Annual Academy Awards”; “America’s Got Talent”; “Glee” (FOX); “Westworld” (HBO); Company XIV.
ADRIAN LEE
(The Father) feels honored to originate the Father in Ain’t Done Bad. Theatre: Wicked Broadway, An American in Paris Nat’l Tour. Cirque Du Soleil’s IRIS. Shania Twain: Still the One, Colosseum at Caesars Palace. TV/Film: FX’s “Fosse/Verdon,” Hulu’s “Up Here,” “Glee,” “Dancing With the Stars,” “The Tony Awards,” “MTV Video Music Awards,” “America’s Got Talent,” IF, Ted 2. Faculty for Hollywood Vibe and Steps on Broadway NYC. Thank you to my family and my chosen family for their support and belief. Thank you to the art of dance for being my first and forever love. @adrianclee
MEGUMI IWAMA
(The Mother) from Orange County, CA and now based in NYC has performed a variety of works, including from Donald McKayle, Charlotte Griffin, Maleek Washington, Candace Brown, and Bo Park. She holds a BFA-Choreography and BFA-Performance from UC Irvine. Off Broadway credits include Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge and Seven Sins directed by Austin McCormick and Film/TV credits include Mean Girls the movie. Thank you Bloc, family, mentors, Dennis, and Milo for all your support!
IAN SPRING
(The Brother) graduated from Point Park University before joining Parsons Dance for seven seasons. Ian was part of the “Radio City Summer Spectacular” (Mia Michaels) as well as several productions with Company XIV (Austin McCormick). He has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, Sleeping Beauty Dreams (Edward Clug), and has guested for Bruce Wood Dance and Dark Circles Contemporary Dance. Ian is a founding member of Omar Roman De Jesus’ company, Boca Tuya.
LUKE QUALLS
(The Son alternate) a native of Austin, Texas, graduated from Booker T. Washington HSPVA before advancing his dance education at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. At USC, he had the opportunity to work closely with renowned artists like William Forsythe and Jodie Gates. Relocating to New York City, Luke performed with the Radio City Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. He continues to pursue his passion for dance, striving to captivate and inspire audiences with every performance.
YUSAKU KOMORI
(The Friends). Dancer and Cinematographer, Yusaku Komori won first prize in three prestigious Japanese dance competitions. His dance career includes becoming a company member with Aileyll, Bad Boys of Dance and Armitage Gone! Dance and performing lead roles in the 20th Century Fox movie The Greatest Showman, TV commercials for BMW, TOYOTA, Apple Music, Apple TV+ movie Spirited and many Japanese TV shows.
JORDAN LOMBARDI
(The Friends) grew up & began dancing in Baltimore, Maryland. She traveled on many world tours with the Bad Boys of Dance as the principal female in the show ROCK The Ballet, with Sweetbird Production’s Romeo & Juliet as the role of Juliet and went on to join the cast of The Phantom Of The Opera Nat’l Tour. Jordan is a proud member of the original cast of Jakob Karr’s Ain’t Done Bad. Thank you deeply to my family and friends for the love and guidance. Let’s Ride! @jordanlombardi
josh escover
(The Lover) trained for 15 years in Northern California prior to graduating from Chapman University in 2022, with a BFA in dance performance and a minor in business administration. Since moving to New York shortly after, he has worked with DanceLabNY and performed in The Empire Strips Back (A Burlesque Parody) at the historic Orpheum Theater and on tour.
MADISON O’CONNOR
(Swing/Dance Captain) is beyond excited to be in this incredible show. Credits include the Radio City Rockettes, Speakeasy TimesSquare, and Pace University BFA graduate of 2021. Infinite thanks to all my family and friends! @madison_oconnor11
CADEN HUNTER
(Swing) From Chesapeake, Virginia, Caden Hunter is currently studying at the Juilliard School. Prior to attending the Juilliard School, Caden was a part of the Moscow Ballet's The Nutcracker, Virginia Arts Festival’s Rhythm Live, and has performed a new creation by Rachel Lockhart in Dance Theater of Harlem's Sunday matinee series. Hunter has also received the Professional Advancement Award for attending The School at Jacob's Pillow Contemporary 2023.
Creator: Jakob Karr
Producers: Chris Kampmeier, Donald Rupe, & Patti Maurer
Production Designer: Philip Lupo
Production Management Assistant: Rachel Lupo
Costume Coordinator: J. Marie Bailey
Wardrobe: Dianela Gil
Associate Choreographer: Grace Buckley
Original Scenic Design: Blake Schulte, Joey Coombs
Additional Music Production: Joi Marchetti
Assistant Lighting Designer: Trey Middleton, Colleen Doherty
Stage Manager: Morgan Lemos
Assistant Stage Manager: Eli Owens
Production Sound: Josh Northcutt
Production Electrician: Trevor Kirschenheiter
Assistant Production Electrician: Isaac Anderson
Programmer: Wydler Cooper
Electrics Crew: Chloe Dittloff, Harrison Freni, Sarah Woods, Ethan Feil, Vincent Randazzo, Jack Creegan, Erin Bulman, DJ Fralin, Parker Damm, Liv Grasso
Console Operators: James Deng, Jon Naranjo
Automation Operator/Deck Carpenter: Allison Goldhammer
Scenic Charge: Joey Coombs
Carpentry Lead: John Rawlins, Bryan DeSouza
Carpentry Crew: John Rawlins, Bryan DeSouza, Joey Coombs, Donald Rupe, Alex Lofton, Cherry Gonzalez. Justin Santana Torres, Nick Bazo, John Teixiera
Additional Carpentry by Cigar Box Studios
Production Management by P:L Theatrical
Casting: Kelsay + Morales Company
Company Manager: Cassie Maurer
Marketing Coordinator: Cassie Maurer, Galvin Baez
Graphic Design: Landon St. Gordon, Galvin Baez
Program Design: Galvin Baez
Box Office Manager: Galvin Baez
Production & Publicity Photos: Matthew Murphy (@murphymade)
GENERAL MANAGEMENT
EVAN BERNARDIN PRODUCTIONS
Evan Bernardin, Rashad V. Chambers, Hillel Friedman, Jenna Lazar
Sarah Battaglia, Will Blumberg, Ella Lieberman
NATIONAL PRESS REPRESENTATIVES
KEITH SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES
Scott Klein, Logan Metzler
Brett Oberman, Kate Maniuszko
DIGITAL ADVERTISING
SINE DIGITAL
Nifemi Adediji, Bobby Louks-Kirwan, Scott Lupi
Iona Robson, Sam Wightman
featuring the music of orville peck
KALAHARI DOWN
QUEEN OF THE RODEO
KIDS
SMALLTOWN BOY
HOPE TO DIE
LEGENDS NEVER DIE
LAFAYETTE
NO GLORY IN THE WEST
DEAD OF NIGHT
DAYTONA SAND
OLD RIVER
LET ME DROWN
TRAMPLE OUT THE DAYS
WINDS CHANGE
ROSES ARE FALLING
KALAHARI DOWN REPRISE
UNCHAINED MELODY
DRIVE ME, CRAZY
GRACE BUCKLEY (Associate Choreographer) is a sought after dancer/choreographer/teacher across the USA, including her role as faculty with New York City Dance Alliance. She worked as Resident Choreographer for the North American tour of Cats, choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler and toured internationally as Ballet Mistress & performer for Romeo & Juliet and Rock the Ballet, choreographed by Adrienne Canterna. She is honored to have worked with Jakob and the cast of Ain’t Done Bad for their NYC run!
JOI MARCHETTI (Additional Music Production) is honored to be part of ADB! She has composed works for The New Ohio Theatre, The Drama League, and The Park Avenue Armory. Her film score premieres include Tide Film Festival, Culver City Film Festival, and Cinema Diverse. Her piece, Sestina, premiered at the SF Contemporary Music Players 'Re:Visitations' concert. Joi has been a singer and studio vocalist for Cirque Du Soleil, Sony Playstation, Formosa Entertainment, META, and Valve. www.joimarchetti.com
PHILIP LUPO (Scenic Designer/Lighting Designer) is a regional Production Designer and Manager whose credits include From Here (Renaissance Theatre Company), Rhythm of Nature (Busch Garden Tampa), Venus in Fur (Orlando Shakespeare Theater), Frida (Opera Orlando), Bring it On (Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts), 6 Guitars (Mirvish Toronto), and Into the Woods (DreamCatcher Theatre, Miami).
JOEY COOMBS (Scenic Designer) has been the Scenic Charge at the Renaissance Theatre Company for the last two years and has worked with the company for nearly three. Career highlights include designing sets for their annual fall show, Nosferatu, and for their weekly drag show, Off The Record Wednesdays; and painting the mural on the side of the company’s building, which he dedicates to the LGBTQ+ community in Orlando. “We’re all from here.” Instagram: @poetic_toast
MORGAN LEMOS (Stage Manager) is delighted to be a part of the Ain’t Done Bad team. They recently worked with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre during their season at BAM, and with Ballet Tech for their Joyce Theatre season. Their previous work includes credits from The Juilliard School, Buglisi Dance Theatre, and Ballet Hispánico. They wish to thank their partner Arden for their continued support. They graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in Physics.
RENAISSANCE THEATRE COMPANY (Producer) is an Orlando-based non-profit theater company dedicated to developing original theatrical experiences in Orlando and beyond, with intentional focus on fair pay for artists, highlighting diverse perspectives, and building a new audience for live theatrical entertainment. Co-Founded by Donald Rupe and Chris Kampmeier in 2021, the Ren is producing two Off-Broadway Productions this summer at the Center; From Here, an original musical which highlights Orlando’s community response to the tragic Pulse shooting in 2016, is occupying the Griffin right across the hall from Ain’t Done Bad (rentheatre.com).
BLUE TOPAZ PRODUCTIONS (Producer) is a production company that aims to bring the next exciting new works in theatre, film, and dance to life, founded by Broadway producer Patti Maurer. Together with her daughter, Cassie Maurer, they have assembled a diverse portfolio of Broadway productions, including Tony Award winners: The Band’s Visit; Hello, Dolly!, and Come from Away. International titles include Jersey Boys (AUS), The Book of Mormon (AUS). Off-Broadway: AIN’T DONE BAD. Award-winning feature film, BOOKED. Projects in development include Little Dancer and My Pet Dragon. bluetopazproductions.com
EVAN BERNARDIN PRODUCTIONS (General Manager) is a full-service theatrical management company that provides general management for theatrical productions and consulting services for corporate entertainment ventures. Selected credits include the national tours of On Your Feet!, Cocomelon, Million Dollar Quartet as well as the Off-Broadway productions of Melissa Etheridge: My Window, The Great Gatsby: Immersive Experience, Seven Deadly Sins, Fairycakes, Afterglow and We Are The Tigers.
KEITH SHERMAN & ASSOCIATES (National Press Representative) is the communications firm for a diverse range of entertainment, arts, lifestyles, and international brands. KSA has represented hundreds of Broadway, Off Broadway and touring productions, films, television broadcasts, music projects and major events globally. The company represented The New York Times for a decade, the Tony Awards for 18 years and the Drama Desk Awards for 10 years. ksa-pr.com
SINE DIGITAL (Digital Advertising). Since SINE launched in 2017, the company has become known for its transformative approach to performance marketing for live entertainment, sports, and many other sectors. SINE Digital believes audience reach can be transformed by applying data science to connect people to the experiences they love.
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The Pershing Square Signature Center, the permanent home of Signature Theatre, is a three-theatre facility on West 42nd Street designed by Frank Gehry Architects to host Signature’s three distinct playwrights’ residencies and foster a cultural community. The Center is a major contribution to New York City’s cultural landscape and provides a venue for cultural organizations that supports and encourages collaboration among artists throughout the space. In addition to its three intimate theatres, the Center features a studio theatre, rehearsal studio, a bookstore, and the Signature Café + Bar. For more information on renting the Center, please visit www.signaturetheatre.org/rent-our-space
*Ain’t Done Bad is not a production of Signature Theatre