From Tony Award-nominated playwright Nick Payne comes a gorgeous and haunting romantic exploration of quantum mechanics, love, and honey.
What begins as a seemingly simple encounter between physicist Marianne and beekeeper Roland soon defies the boundaries of the world we think we know—delving into the implications of how even the smallest change in our lives can dramatically alter the course we take. Their relationship plays out across multiple parallel versions of existence, raising questions about the difference between choice and destiny.
A charming and profound play that asks “what if,” Constellations is a cosmic collision of romance and relativity.
Artwork courtesy of Geffen Playhouse & Stockholm Design
CONSTELLATIONS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com
JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 11
7:30PM WED-SAT
2:30PM SUN MATINEES
TICKET PRICES*
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY EVENINGS – $27
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS – $23
SUNDAY MATINEES – $23
KIDS (18 & UNDER) – $17
*Ticket pricing does not include applicable fees
Schedules and Special Information
CAST FOR PERFORMANCES ON 1/26, 1/28, 2/1, 2/3, 2/7, 2/8, 2/11
Marianne – Eleanor O’Meara
Roland – Kaden Connor
CAST FOR PERFORMANCES ON 1/27, 1/31, 2/2, 2/4, 2/9, 2/10
Marianne – Julia Harris
Rachel – Abby Nyhof
Cast and Creative
Director:
Sarah Butts
Director:
Sarah Butts
Sarah Butts is a Theatre Artist and Social Worker. She holds an MFA – Directing from University of CA – Irvine. Companies she has worked with include Seattle Repertory, Village Theatre, Mill Mountain Theatre, Southcoast Repertory Theatre, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Long Beach Playhouse, UC Irvine and Grandstreet Theatre. Select directing credits include Every Brilliant Thing, Newsies, These Shining Lives, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Doubt, Into the Woods, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, and RENT. Sarah has written & directed several original verbatim- theatre works addressing topics including mental health & stigma, trauma, post 2016 presidential election and child loss & grief. She is currently the Producer of Community Partnerships for the State of Mind project through University of Montana, a state-wide theatre and public dialogue project about mental and behavioral health in Montana set to begin touring the state in Fall 2024. www.umcivicimagination.com
Production Stage Manager:
Leslie Holz
Production Stage Manager:
Leslie Holz
Leslie would like to take her life partner Chris Mork and her work partner Carl Crouse for supporting her these last three months in order to pursue some much needed theater time.
Production Designer:
Jeff Downing
Production Designer:
Jeff Downing
Jeff Downing (Production Designer, he/him) is originally from Chillicothe, Ohio and received a BFA from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. After ten years of directing, designing and teaching in New York City, he moved to Helena in 2012 to become Grandstreet’s Artistic Director. He has directed and designed many shows at GST, most recently A Christmas Carol, tick, tick … BOOM! Bright Star, The Mousetrap, and Matilda. He is also the playwright of A Real Boy, which premiered at Grandstreet in January of 2021. Some of his favorite roles on the Grandstreet stage include Marvin in Falsettos, Tateh in Ragtime, and the Baker in Into the Woods.
Assistant Director, Dialect Coach:
Blaine Jensen
Assistant Director, Dialect Coach:
Blaine Jensen
Blaine grew up in Billings and spent many enjoyable years on stage as a character actor and improv comedian. He has a BA in Communications (Theatre) from MSU-Billings. In Seattle, he served as a play reviewer and judge for Theatre Puget Sound’s Gregory Awards. He now lives in Missoula with his wife Sarah and is delighted to join the production team for his first show at Grandstreet.
Technical Director:
Paige O'Neill
Technical Director:
Paige O'Neill
Paige O’Neill (Technical Director, She/Her) grew up first in the Pacific Northwest, then England, and now calls Helena home. Paige has a BFA in Technical Theatre from the University of Montana and gained professional experience with Missoula Children’s Theatre, Montana Repertory Theatre, and Fort Peck Summer Theatre before joining the Grandstreet Team in 2018. During the last 6 years, Paige has built the set for 45 productions. Some of her favorites include Treasure Island, Falsettos, Puffs, and Bright Star. Paige is active with the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc., and serves as the Inclusion, Disability, and Equity representative. She would like to thank her chosen family for all their love and support.
Morgan Cerovski:
Master Electrician
Morgan Cerovski:
Master Electrician
Morgan is excited to call Helena his home again! Born and raised in the Queen City, he studied Theatrical Design/Technology and Entertainment Management at the University of Montana. Upon graduating, he relocated to Manchester, NH and held the role as Technical Director for 4 years at the Historic Palace Theatre. In an attempt to be closer to home, Morgan spent the next 4 years at the CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities in Gillette, WY. Morgan also has a rich background in touring, where his work has led him to visit 49 states! Along with his role at Grandstreet, Morgan is also the Technical Director and adjunct professor at Carroll College. When not working on a production, you will likely find Morgan out fishing for Walleye, on the slopes or spending time with his two 4-legged boys, Halligan and Griffey.
ASL Interpreter/Consultant :
Molly Verseput
ASL Interpreter/Consultant :
Molly Verseput
Molly Verseput is originally from California, but has been living in Helena for the last five years. She began learning ASL in high school, which led her to major in ASL Interpreting her first two years of college at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Having grown up performing in theatre, she is excited to be back amongst the magic of live theatre. Molly would like to thank her Deaf professors, friends, and mentors whose encouragement and teaching has led her back into interpreting.
ASL Interpreters:
Dana Wells
Intimacy Choreographer:
Amber Barnes
Intimacy Choreographer:
Amber Barnes
Amber Barnes (she/her) (Intimacy Choreographer for Cast A) is a Carroll College 2004 alum and the theatre department assistant. She has been teaching, directing, assistant directing, and assisting the department since 2015 when she and her husband, Ross, moved back to Helena with their two girls, Ellie and Izzy. Some of her favorite theatre projects are Shrek the Musical (Director), Maria and the Butterflies (Associate Director), and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Choreographer). She is currently pursuing her MFA at the University of Idaho. When she isn’t working and playing in the theatre department, Amber can be found working in the Registrar’s Office at Carroll College, playing at Grandstreet Theatre, watching her girls play at Grandstreet, or most recently, studying. Amber would like to thank Sarah for her friendship always and her confidence in her with this beautiful project, Kaden and Eleanor for their grace and trust, and Ross, Ellie and Izzy for encouraging her to pursue her passions.
Intimacy Choreographer:
Eleanore O'Meara
Carpenter :
Kaden Connor
Carpenter:
Ken Soderberg
Rachel :
Abby Nyhof
Rachel :
Abby Nyhof
Abby Nyhof (Rachel, She/Her) is originally from Michigan and has lived in Helena since 2010. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Hope College and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State University. Previous roles on the Grandstreet stage include Florence in Bright Star, Kate Monster in Avenue Q, and the Gingerbread Man in Shrek the Musical. Abby stage managed last summer’s production of tick, tick…BOOM! and directed the Grandstreet Studio production Ordinary Days. Abby would like to say thank you to her husband Phil “for the million big and small things you do every day to make it possible for me to be part of a show like this.”
Marianne:
Julia Harris
Marianne:
Julia Harris
Julia Harris has played on many stages in Helena. While her favorite role is ‘Mom’ to her two young boys, Julia is grateful to share her love of theatre and performing as a faculty member of Grandstreet Theatre School and in the Theatre Department at Carroll College. Julia teaches Theatre History, advanced acting courses, and coordinates the Staged Health Program with the Nursing Department. Most recently, Julia directed Twelfth Night at Carroll, and performed as Mollie Raulston in Grandstreet Theatre’s production of The Mousetrap. Other notable credits include the Women of The 39 Steps, Juliet in Romeo & Juliet, Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest, Mollie in Peter & the Starcatcher, and Vanda in Venus in Fur. Julia is grateful for the support from home, the opportunity to work with this amazing team, and honored to make this show an offering to the Grandstreet Community.. Thank you for supporting live theatre in our community!
Marianne :
Eleanor O'Meara
Marianne :
Eleanor O'Meara
Eleanor is beyond grateful to return to the Grandstreet stage after 7 years! Starting at the wee age of 3, she grew up on the GST stage and performed in many shows throughout the years – from Christmas productions such as Cinderella, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, & The Wizard of Oz, to the conservatory production of Rock of Ages, to assistant directing Wildwood with Sarah Butts! Eleanor recently graduated from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) with her Master’s in Classical Acting and previously from The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University with a BFA in Acting. Some of her favorite credits include: Romeo and Juliet, Troilus and Cressida, Tartuffe, Richard III (LAMDA), Fahrenheit 451, Ismene (Webster Conservatory), The Penelopiad (SI Shakespeare). She is now based in NYC, working as an actor and intimacy director. She can be found devising her own theatre pieces, teaching yoga, and dodging the many rats! Much love and gratitude to Sarah, my friends & family, Erik, and YOU for supporting live theatre! @eleanorlomeara www.eleanoromeara.com
Roland:
Kaden Connor
Roland:
Kaden Connor
Kaden is originally from Boise, Idaho but has called Helena home for about 5 years now. He graduated from Carroll College where he studied political science/international relations and really found a love for the theater. He enjoys working backstage as well as onstage and is currently on staff at both Grandstreet and Carroll College as a scenic carpenter. “Constellations” will be Kaden’s first regular season show at Grandstreet. You may also have seen him in GST Summer Theatre’s “The Little Mermaid” where he played a Sailor/Chef and made an uncredited appearance as half of the ocean. Some other appearances include Sir Toby Belch in Carroll College’s production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” (Thanks, Julia!) and Jean-Michel in Carroll’s production of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s: Cinderella”. Kaden wants to say a special thank you to his family, friends, and his amazing girlfriend, Ashtyn, for all of their unending love and support. He would also like to thank the brilliant people and technicians on the Grandstreet staff, the creative team, our ASL coordinator, Molly, all the volunteers, and the other members of the company for being such amazing people and artists and for inspiring him and challenging him to grow as both an actor and a person. And if you made it this far, he thanks YOU for reading this and for coming to see the show!
