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Palomita Cast/Crew Bios
(In alphabetical order by last name)
KOBY ADAMS
Galo/Pigeon/Arrow
Koby Adams (he/him) is having difficulty writing this bio, mainly because he hasn’t written one since before COVID. Nevertheless, he persisted. He’s a CSU Theatre alum, and is absolutely stoked to be working with RuddyDuck again in Palomita. Not-so-recent roles include Alan Strang in Equus at Bas Bleu in Fort Collins, George Noon in The Bug Theatre’s Cannibal! The Musical, Splasher in Inspire Theatre’s production of Newsies, and most notably he was a cast member of Kaiser Permanente: Arts Integrated Resources Program Ghosted. Koby cannot express how grateful he is for RuddyDuck in getting his ass back on stage, and all his love goes out to his friends and family. Okay that’s it. Phew, he’s done it.
KEYLEE ANDERSON
Technical Coordinator/Lighting Designer
Keylee Anderson (she/her) is the technical coordinator for the CCD Performing Arts department, and is currently pursuing a BA in Communications at MSUD. She has worked professionally around Denver onstage and offstage over the past decade including Production Manager for the Greater Greener Conference on the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage, light and sound operator at the VooDoo Comedy Playhouse (now Rise Comedy), Technical Director for the Denver’s Dangerous Theater’s The Almighty Low, and most recently as director for CCD’s La Gringa last November. Appearances onstage include Lydia in Big Love, ensemble cast for An Interactive Experience Set in a Dystopian Future, and as Poppy in Noises Off!.
PAIGE CANEPA-OLSON
Movement Director/Jocasta/Pigeon/Arrow
Paige Canepa Olson (she/her) is a director, choreographer, burlesque dancer, and actor with a love of dance and movement. She received her BFA in Theatre Performance from CU Boulder, before moving to London for two years to pursue a Masters in Text & Performance from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She started her own movement focused theatre company, Lip Bite Productions, with which she has produced and directed multiple burlesque shows, immersive movement pieces, and plays. She would like to thank her life and art partner Liam for inviting her to collaborate on this piece, her parents Diane and Paul for their support of her artistic pursuits, the company of Palomita for their willingness to play, and the pigeons of Denver for inspiring much of the movement in this show.
HOLLY ELAINE
Clear
Holly Elaine (she/her) is grateful for this opportunity to perform in an absurdist and collaborative piece with her company. She is proud to take the stage again with her fellow Colorado State Theatre alumnus. After many plays in Fort Collins such as Big Love, Elephant's Graveyard, How I Learned to Drive, and more, Holly attended Stella Adler's Art of Acting Studio in Los Angeles. She is happy to be back home, making original work with her brilliant friends.
JEROD FINK
Asst. Stage Manager/Props Designer
Jerod Fink (he/him) is finishing his AAS in Technical Theatre this summer. He applies his lifelong love of building and three dimensional art to his set and prop designs. Outside of the theater he is an avid hiker, creative artist, and music maker.
BRUCE DAVIS GAMMONLEY
Mysterious Stranger/Lead Arrow
Bruce Davis Gammonley (he/him) began acting in third grade with an all-school production of Reach for the Stars. He is extremely excited to be a continued member of RuddyDuck Theatre Company. Bruce would like to thank his parents and his beautiful wife Maggie for their unwavering support, even as he plays a cavalcade of villains and weirdos onstage. Currently, he is involved in an audio play version of Henry VI with the Pendant Shakespeare Theatre Company.
You can visit his website at www.brucedavisofficial.com!
MAGGIE GAMMONLEY
Helen/Pigeon/Arrow
Maggie Gammonley (she/her), pictured here with Ricky Gammonley, is elated to be a part of the debut of RuddyDuck Theatre Company’s Palomita as Helen and an ensemble member. Maggie received her Bachelors of Arts in Theatre Performance from Colorado State University in 2021 where roles included Lil Bit in How I Learned to Drive and Dolly in One Man Two Guvnors. Maggie would like to thank her husband for his endless support and RuddyDuck Theatre Company for helping her rediscover her passion for theatre.
LIAM MAX KELLEY
Writer/Director/Guitar/Mouse
Liam Max Kelley (he/him) is a Chilean-American playwright, poet, actor, musician, and high school drama/language arts teacher. He is thrilled to be working on yet another production with his best friend, and RuddyDuck co-founder, Heather Salyer--and it is a dream come true for him to get to collaborate with his boundless, inspiring, staggeringly-talented friends. Past writing credits include Puñeta & Música Sibilia: A Sequel, as well as Esta Caja Se Siente Llena (This Box Feels Empty). He was last seen playing guitar in Littleton United Methodist Church's production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and--before that--Heritage High School's production of... Jesus Christ Superstar. Lastly, he would like to thank his partner, the indescribable Paige--without her love, support, and talent, Palomita wouldn't exist--as well as Nick Taylor, Keylee Anderson, and everyone at the CCD Performing Arts Department.
EMMA S. KIMBALL
Palomita/Lead Pigeon
Emma S. Kimball (she/her) is an independent dancetheater artist who directs, choreographs, performs in, and collaborates on projects for stage and film. In New York she worked with: Built for Collapse, Theater Reconstruction Ensemble, National Sawdust, The Lark, and The Orchard Project. In Colorado, she has worked with Control Group Productions, Nerd Rat Media, Stain’d Arts, holdtight, and Canyon Concert Ballet, among others. Emma is currently a company member of Life/Art Dance Ensemble, and an employee at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. This is her first show with RuddyDuck Theatre Company.
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​Photo credit: Andrews Artistry
NATHAN PATRICK NELSON
Additional Music
Nathan Patrick Nelson (he/him) is excited to be collaborating with RuddyDuck Theatre Company for the first time with Palomita. Nathan is an actor, musician, and educator moving to the Cleveland area this fall. Previous music direction credits include: a new adaptation of Troilus and Cressida by Sara Romersberger (composition of original music, music director), tick…tick…BOOM! (Jon/Music director), [Title of Show] (Spokane Modern Theatre), and Quarter Life Crisis at Don’t Tell Mama’s in NYC (music direction and composition).
NathanPatrickNelson.com, MFA: The New School.
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SHELSEA OCHOA
June/Pigeon/Arrow
Shelsea Ochoa (she/her) is a social worker, performance artist, and educator. Catch her facilitating magical, immersive experiences with Soul Stories, time traveling through playback theater with Motus Theater Company, working towards justice among dinosaurs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, or shapeshifting at 2am on the corner of Colfax and Alameda. At the end of the day, she is a grateful girl who loves fresh fruit and the comforting smell of burning billionaire flesh, carried on a summer breeze.
JESSE LEE PACHECO
Santi
JLP (he/him) is a multidisciplinary artist from Denver. He’s one half of the improv team and art collective RATTLESNAKER. Upcoming projects: tabling at Zine Fest (8/19 at Globeville Rec) and Flamboyan’s production of Cuauhtemoczin by Diego Florez (Fall 23 at The Holiday Theatre.)
Follow @jesselee_sent_ya on Instagram for art, shows, and more!
ELLIOTT RICHTMEIER
Asst. Stage Manager/Meteor
Elliott (they/them) is currently pursuing an AAS in Technical Theatre from CCD. They plan to pursue a career continuing to make actors look good on stage for years to come, and are excited to be collaborating with RuddyDuck this summer.
HEATHER SALYER
Noel/Pigeon/Arrow
Heather Salyer (she/her) is thrilled to be putting on another show with her best friend, Liam Kelley. Heather has had the privilege of co-founding RuddyDuck Theatre Company with Liam and has directed two of his plays… so far! She wants to thank Liam for trusting her once again, Paige for bringing so much love to the movement, the cast and crew for their utter brilliance, Nick Taylor for the opportunity and her partner Andrew for his undying love and patience. Past acting credits include CRAVE ‘M’ by Sarah Kane (RuddyDuck Theatre Company), Three Sisters ‘Olga’ by Anton Chekhov (CSU), and Three Tall Women ‘B’ by Edward Albee (Graham Lier/YPO).
RICHARD SAUER
Stage Manager/Lion
This is Richard Sauer’s (he/him) first show with RuddyDuck Theatre Company. He also works with Colorado Ballet, Control Group Productions, and has worked for Phamaly Theatre Company for the last nine years. He wants to thank all of his friends and family for their support. A special thanks to his partner Emma for all the love and encouragement.
MASON WEISS
Gill/Pigeon/Arrow
Mason Weiss (he/him) is a founding member of RuddyDuck Theatre Company. It has been four years since his last production, Esta Caja se Siente Llena (This Box Feels Empty), another weird and wonderful piece by Liam Max Kelley. Mason is grateful for his incredibly supportive friends and family and looks forward to sharing more absurdist theatre with them in the future. Enjoy the show!