Playbill | The Calamity Before The Storm
Grappling with their inner child and inner critic in a profound journey of self-discovery through introspective dialogue, this play explores the balance between dreams and reality, urging audiences to find harmony within their own identities.
STEPHANIE WEST
Playwright
Stephanie, a new playwright and long-time theater lover, is eager to invite audiences on an introspective journey to create a connection with the audience that transcends the stage. Her goal is to empower audiences to embrace their own unique stories and recognize that painful events shape who we are, but do not define us. Stephanie is grateful for a fellow playwright who encouraged her to participate in QuickSCRIPTS, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
NAIMA SAID
Director
Naima is a Palestinian/Italian/American theatre and film actor, director, writer, & model.
STEPHANIE TURNER
Mediator
ALLYSON SMITH
Inner Child
Allyson is a senior in computer science here at NC State. She is so excited to be doing QuickScripts for the summer production for the first time – but it is her 7th time doing QuickSCRIPTS in total! She loves this project and hopes everyone has a great time watching the performances tonight!
OLGA RYZHIKOVA
Inner Critic
Olga is an actress of 12 years – between the Boshoi Theatre of Belarus and NCSU University Theatre. They are happy to be back and performing again after 12 years of working in the corporate world.