Bakersfield Mist
Bakersfield Mist
“A new-comedy drama inspired by true events”
By Stephen Sachs
Inspired by true events, this new comedy follows Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender, who buys a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when world-class art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover.
This play contains strong language, adult and mature content.
Presenting Sponsors:
Dick & Stephanie Solar
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
ON THE WAXLAX STAGE
January 31- February 19, 2023
Q & A talk backs with the cast will follow immediately after performances on Tuesday nights, Friday nights, and Sunday afternoons.
PHOTOS
VIDEOS
REVIEWS
The art of the real: ‘Bakersfield Mist’ authentically awesome, READ MORE FROM VERO NEWS
Bakersfield Mist is not to be missed, READ MORE FROM INDIAN RIVER GUARDIAN
Cast
*Members of the Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
Steve Brady* (Lionel Percy) returns to Riverside having previously appeared as Sigmund Freud in Freud’s Last Session, Doc in West Side Story, and Uncle Tim in Midnight Clear. He’s appeared on Broadway, Inherit The Wind, with Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehy; toured Nationally in The Exonerated, alongside Robin Williams and Lynn Redgrave; done several Off-Broadway shows including Bill W. And Dr. Bob at Soho Playhouse; and toured the world in 2009’s 50th anniversary production of West Side Story. Regional credits include Baltimore Center Stage, Shakespeare Theatre DC, Cincinnati Playhouse, Denver Center, St.Louis Rep, The Wilma, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, Syracuse Stage, and in Florida, Orlando Shakespeare, and Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples. Originally from Seattle, Steve lives in New York City but is feeling the pull of home. “Go West, old man”, said Horace Greeley…or something like that.
Laurie Dawn* (Maude Gutman) Last at Riverside: Grace in Faith Healer. NYC: Strictly Personal; Mountain Song. National Tours: All My Sons and Barefoot In The Park. Most recently: Moon Over Buffalo (Oregon Cabaret) and Lady Bracknell in The Importance Of Being Earnest (The Rep Project/USI). Other highlights: Brighton Beach Memoirs, Last Of The Red Hot Lovers. Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike; Good People, The Beauty Queen Of Leenane; God Of Carnage, Crumbs From The Table Of Joy; The Quality Of Life; & multiple productions of Steel Magnolias & Always... Patsy Cline. TV/Film: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Boardwalk Empire,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Broad City,” “Hunters,” Bridge Of Spies, Good Kids, The Adjustment Bureau, “Revolutionary Road,” “8:46,” Lost Girls. Proud Actors’ Equity Member. www.lauriedawn.net
Creative Team
Director, Scenic Designer: Allen D. Cornell
Costume Designer: Anna Christine Hillbery
Lighting Designer: Sarah Elliott
Sound Designer: Samantha Hopewell
Stage Manager: Audrey M. Brown*
Assistant Stage Manager: Sarah Nicholson*