Little Gem

by Elaine Murphy

Corrib Theatre

Feb 2015, Sept – Oct 2015

REVIEWS

“Little Gem is an actor's showcase, and all three performers transform the bare second floor of Kells Irish Pub into a lively slice of urban Irish life. Gemma Whelan's production is as modest as the play itself, and as quietly revelatory.”

John Beer, Willamette Week
“…a convincing portrait of a wonderfully idiosyncratic family..”

Megan Burbank, Portland Mercury
“Gemma has directed me on more than one occasion and she is an absolute joy! She is insightful and leads with kindness, creating a safe rehearsal process where actors can make bold choices, make mistakes, and ultimately thrive. I particularly appreciate her collaborative nature and the way she creates a positive work environment for everyone working on the production.”

Sara Hennessy, actor Little Gem, How to Keep an Alien

ABOUT

One extraordinary year in the life of three generations of ordinary Irish women. A play about love, sex, death, birth, salsa and sambucas.

PHOTOS

CAST

Lauren Mitchell / AMBER
Sara Hennessy* (Feb 2015), Deanna Wells (Sept – Oct 2015) / LORRAINE
Michele M. Mariana* / KAY

CREATIVE TEAM

Gemma Whelan~ / DIRECTOR
Kristeen Willis Crosser / SCENIC DESIGN, LIGHTING DESIGN
Summer Olsson / COSTUME DESIGN
Rodolfo Ortega / SOUND DESIGN
Kelsie Johnson / STAGE MANAGER

* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract.

~ The Director is a member of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.