The Case Of Charles Augustus Milverton at Upstart Arts

Hilary is a writer, long-ago theater kid and recovering journalist living in State College, Pennsylvania. She is delighted to join the fabulous and welcoming Upstart Arts gang for the first time and to tackle the iconic role of Sherlock Holmes. Thanks to Michelle and to Priscilla for bringing me along, and thank you all for supporting community theater. <3

An internationally, classically trained mezzo-soprano and actress, Laura has performed in Opera, Zarzuela, Musical Theatre, in concerts and on stages across the United States, and in Europe. She recently understudied the role of Madame in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at The Walnut Street Theatre, played Queen Alonsa in Delaware Shakespeare Festival’s The Tempest and supported the work of local playwrights in Theatre XP’s Fresh Ink Shorts for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Laura began her music and theatre studies at NYU and holds a degree in Classical Vocal Performance and a Masters degree in Historical Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music of Bard College in Cambridge. Many thanks to Upstart Arts for all the good, smart and fun theatre that they bring into the world.

Priscilla is so glad to be back doing these radio shows, especially when she gets to play the villain! A resident of State College, PA, for the past sixteen years, she was previously active in community theatre in York. Being able to share theatre through Zoom with former friends and new ones from all over the world, has been a true joy. Her next in person theatre involvement will be with a Town and Gown performance of A Christmas Carol as a 1941 live studio radio broadcast. Here's the ad: Special School of Theatre and Centre Stage Event. CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL December 18–21 Playhouse Theatre. Original Stage Adaptation and Direction by Rick Lombardo. Original Music, Arrangements of Tradition Music by Anna Lackaff. Join us for this classic holiday story! This will be a unique series of performances to benefit the School of Theatre and Centre Stage, performed by the professional artists on the School’s faculty, along with students and members of the community in a truly unique Town and Gown event for the holiday season.

Joan Concilio is a former Pennsylvanian living in the Arizona desert. Professionally, they herd cats in the form of website developers, and for fun, they herd cats of the more traditional fur variety. They also enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, making and sending cards, reading, talking with their hands, going on ridiculous adventures, and giving away stuffed penguins. Joan has participated in virtual theater with Upstart for several years, most notably as the creator and portrayer of podcast host A.C. Doyle for Twilight Thriller Radio. They are currently adapting one of their favorite Sherlock Holmes tales, The Sussex Vampire, for the podcast format.

Stephanie Schwartz (Woman)is a NYC actor who lives and works in the NY metropolitan area and on ZOOM. She has performed in both new and established comedies and dramas, independent films, and recently in her first musical in many years. Now she is taking singing lessons! Favorite roles have been Martha (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf,) Helga (Deathtrap,) Mrs. Frank (The Diary of Anne Frank,) Clairee (Steel Magnolias.) She studied speech and theater education at Hunter College and acting at T.Schreiber Studios. She is a retired professor of speech. SAG-AFTRA. Contact: actorstephanieschwartz@gmail.com.

Jasmine Graham is very involved in local theatre, currently performing in Black Nativity with Sankofa Theatre in Harrisburg, PA. She has also worked with Orangemite and the Weary Arts Group, while also serving on the board of Upstart Arts.

Michelle Denise Norton is a writer, cartoonist, photographer, editor, and theatre maverick.

Ash is a 23 year old who has done a bunch of other projects with Upstart Arts that include behind the scenes and on stage performances. Ash will say he is basically a vampire like Blade from the Marvel comics with the humor of Deadpool the anti-hero merc with a mouth. Ash also loves music and horror.

Nicholas is a student at Gettysburg College studying Theater and History. They enjoy various forms of technical theater and wonderful relationships formed along the way. Nicholas has worked with a variety of local theaters including Dallastown High School, Gettysburg College, Majestic Theater, Fulton Theater, Theater Arts for Everyone, and Harford Community College and is excited to work with Upstart for the first time. Recent credits include Director for Play, A1 for The Prom, Lighting Designer for You Can't Take It with You, Light Board Operator and Ensemble for Suck It, and Sound Designer for The Addams Family.

Gayle is the President of the Upstart Arts Board of Directors. She is the managing editor for digital of the York Dispatch. Gayle would love to have more time for theatre.

Miguel is immersed in the New York City music scene, creating music with many bands, including Paloma Chismosa and GLDN. Check out his IG page for more details.

Kitty is responsible for Upstart's visual aesthetic. She is a graduate student at the University of Michigan. Their work with students is informed by theoretical frameworks drawn from disability studies, queer theory, crip theory, and neuroqueerness. These frameworks further inform a broad range of research inquiries across the fields of writing, rhetoric, and literacy studies.