THE HONORABLE HERBERT PEABODY
co- produced by Kirk McGee and Corey Atkins
written by Kirk McGee directed by Corey Atkins
co- produced by Kirk McGee and Corey Atkins
written by Kirk McGee directed by Corey Atkins
Corey Atkins (Director) is a New York City-based director, creative producer, and writer. He most recently directed the premiere of John Jiler’s Under Big Piney starring Tim Bake Nelson and Gloria Reuben (Intiman Theatre online), and a workshop of Matthew Goldstein’s new dark comedy, Purgatorium, lead by Noah and Emma Galvin (Evan Bernardin Productions). Other credits include: Lincoln Center Theatre/Institute, Noor Theatre/NYTW, The Acting Company, Cleveland Play House, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Denver Center, Hangar Theatre, and Portland Stage Company, among many others. Corey was Associate Producer for the 2015 Tony Award-winning Cleveland Play House from 2011-16, and Artistic Associate at The Playwrights Realm from 2017-2018. He is a Drama League Directing Fellow, a member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab, and was a finalist for SDC’s Mike Ockrent Fellowship with Casey Nicholaw, and Gielgud Fellowship with Michael Greif. He has also been a volunteer for the Latinx Theatre Commons Translation Committee. He holds an M.F.A. in Directing from the University of Texas at Austin. www.CoreyAtkins.com
Kirk McGee * (Performer/Writer/Co-Producer): Kirk McGee is an award-winning actor and playwright whose career spans theater, film, and TV. As an actor he has appeared in various off-Broadway productions, regional and NY theaters (Philly Shakespeare, StageWorks Hudson Theater, Cherry Lane Theater) On TV he has appeared on Are We There Yet? (recurring), Law & Order, The Path, and Sesame Street. Kirk received nominations for Best Actor at Idyllwild International Film Festival and for The Jack Nance Breakthrough Performance Award at VisionFest for his performance in the title role in the romantic comedy Chasing Taste (featured on Amazon/iTunes). He is also a 2021 Cafe Royal Cultural Foundation Grantee. www.McGee4me.com
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, The Producers, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, The Producers, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Corey Atkins (Director/Co-Producer) is a New York City-based director, creative producer, and writer. He most recently directed the premiere of John Jiler’s Under Big Piney starring Tim Bake Nelson and Gloria Reuben (Intiman Theatre online), and a workshop of Matthew Goldstein’s new dark comedy, Purgatorium, lead by Noah and Emma Galvin (Evan Bernardin Productions). Other credits include: Lincoln Center Theatre/Institute, Noor Theatre/NYTW, The Acting Company, Cleveland Play House, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, The Denver Center, Hangar Theatre, and Portland Stage Company, among many others. Corey was Associate Producer for the 2015 Tony Award-winning Cleveland Play House from 2011-16, and Artistic Associate at The Playwrights Realm from 2017-2018. He is a Drama League Directing Fellow, a member of the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab, and was a finalist for SDC’s Mike Ockrent Fellowship with Casey Nicholaw, and Gielgud Fellowship with Michael Greif. He has also been a volunteer for the Latinx Theatre Commons Translation Committee. He holds an M.F.A. in Directing from the University of Texas at Austin. www.CoreyAtkins.com
Clíona Smith (Scene Designer) is a Scenic Designer and carpenter from Dallas, Texas. The Honorable Herbert Peabody is her first professional production and she is very excited to be part of the team. Her recent work includes Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, Cosi fan Tutte, and Men on Boats all performed at the University of Oklahoma. www.ClionaSmith.com
Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 50,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Kirk McGee, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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This production would not have been possible without a grant awarded to Kirk by the Cafe Royal Cultural Foundation.
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This production would not have been a success without ....
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