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UPON LOSS Cast/Crew Bios
HOLLY ELAINE WEDGEWORTH
Playwright/Director/Choreographer/"Holly"
Holly Elaine Wedgeworth is an intuitive healer, energy worker, artist, and performer dedicated to weaving depth, truth, and transformation into everything she creates. She earned a Theatre Performance degree from Colorado State University before honing her craft at Stella Adler’s Acting Conservatory in LA. However, unsatisfied by the lack of depth in Hollywood’s artistic landscape, she returned to Colorado to immerse herself in the work that truly spoke to her—collaborating with RuddyDuck Theatre Co., an absurdist group founded by her closest friends, and exploring the art of burlesque with the remarkable LipBite Productions. Her journey took a profound turn when she became a Reiki Master and embarked on a spiritual path to heal her chronic illnesses. This awakening inspired her to merge her love of producing plays with the personal, powerful stories of Lightwork that shape her life. She extends her deepest gratitude to her friends for their collaboration, support, and belief in her, to her family for providing a foundation of strength and resilience, and to Noelle for being a model of sheer bravery and love.
KOBY ADAMS
Ensemble
Koby Adams is excited to make his debut at Denver Fringe Fest with Upon Loss. Recent credits include Monopoly Lifesized with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Palomita with RuddyDuck Theatre Company. Koby studied Theatre Performance at Colorado State University, where he received a BA. As the COVID struggles dwindle, Koby hopes to continue gracing the stage with his presence more often! Koby thanks his friends and family for all their love and support!
PAIGE CANEPA-OLSON
Assistant Director/Ensemble
Paige Canepa-Olson is a director, actor, choreographer and producer. Her company, Lip Bite Productions, has brought burlesque, cabaret, and immersive movement pieces to stages in Denver and London. Recent work includes Palomita with RuddyDuck Theatre Company, Venus in Fur by David Ives, and King Arthur & the Quest for the Whorey Grail, a burlesque performance. Paige received a MA in Text and Performance from RADA, and a BFA in Performance from CU Boulder. She is thrilled to be making her Denver Fringe Festival debut alongside both longtime and new collaborators!
BRUCE DAVIS GAMMONLEY
"The Demon"
Bruce Gammonley would like to thank his incredibly supportive family and friends, starting with his wife Maggie. He is very grateful to work alongside some long-time friends and new faces in Upon Loss. Previous credits include Alan Raleigh in God of Carnage, Stanley Stubbers in One Man Two Guvnors, Mr. Cladwell in Urinetown, and Givola in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Bruce also voice acts for productions through Pendant Shakespeare, available online. He looks forward to future performances with Ruddy Duck Theatre Company!
MAGGIE GAMMONLEY
Stage Manager
Maggie Gammonley is so elated to be part of Upon Loss and Denver Fringe Festival. Maggie studied theatre alongside many members of this production at Colorado State University where performance credits included How I Learned to Drive, One Man Two Guvnors, and God of Carnage. Prior to CSU, she studied Stage Management at Denver School of the Arts. Credits include The Laramie Project, The Dinner Party, and The English Bride at The Vintage Theatre. She would love to thank her incredible husband for all his sweetness (despite his appearance in this show).
ALEXANDRA HANNON
Costumes/Ensemble
Alexandra Hannon is thrilled and so honored to be part of this production! This is her comeback to the stage after working behind the scenes as a stage manager and choreographer. A passionate performer, her past theater credits include Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray (SBMT), Amy in Little Women (SVCT), and Serena in Legally Blonde (SVCT). She is grateful for the opportunity to bring this story to life and thanks Holly for her trust, the amazing cast and crew, her friends, and family for their support!
LIAM MAX KELLEY
Producer/Guitar
Liam Max Kelley is a Chilean-American teacher, theatre director, playwright, poet, and musician. He is the co-founder of RuddyDuck Theatre Company, as well as a community board member for Stain'd Arts. He most recently composed and performed the music for RuddyDuck Theatre Company’s experimental play Palomita, in collaboration with the Community College of Denver. He is stoked to be making his Denver Fringe Festival debut alongside such fantastic people!
HEATHER SALYER
Producer
Heather Salyer is honored to be co producing Upon Loss with her RuddyDuck family. She is beyond proud of Holly for sharing her story, working so hard to pursue Denver Fringe and making it happen. Thank you to the cast and crew for making their first Fringe experience unforgettable. She hopes the audience will truly listen to Holly’s words and absorb the imagery in the hopes that you can confront and heal your demons when the time comes.
RYAN VOLKERT
Composer/Guitar
Ryan Volkert is a bedroom musician excited to bring his work to the stage for the first time. Having graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Theatre Performance, his previous stage credits are all as an actor. He wants to thank Holly for asking him to be part of such a meaningful piece and Evelyn for offering an accommodating rehearsal space. He hopes you enjoy the show!