Diastole: Songs for Inspiration in Turbulent Times

Directed by Erik DeCicco; Assistant Direction/ Photography Direction by Zach Rivera
Premiered October 3 2020
Jacksonville University

Nik Wendorf singing Wicked Little Town

Nik Wendorf Filming

Arianna Fitzgerald singing Adelaide's Lament

Bradley Cordero and James Demps singing Sailing

Emely Cuestas and Daniel Pesante singing Ironic

Lexi Dares singing Purple Summer

Rachael Sedowski singing Dyin' Ain't So Bad

Jeilymar Morales Filming

Jackie Glassman Filming

Diastole was a half-virtual, half-live cabaret including solos and duets relating to medical conditions and situations. The purpose of the production was to show that theatre does not die in turbulent times. It can thrive and adapt and is very much alive. It was nominated for several awards at Region IV of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. Among these was Zach’s nomination for student director, and eligibility to compete in the SDC Initiative leading to his full scholarship to the Kennedy Center Directing Intensive.

Cast:
Lexi Dares
Daniel Pesante
Taylor Despars
Nik Wendorf
James Demps
Rachael Sedowski
Jackie Glassman
Ainslee Nipper
Anna Fleece
Bradley Cordero
Arianna Fitzgerald
Chelsea Butler
Jeilymar Morales
Emely Cuestas
Svetlana Davidenko
Ally Duffy

Production Team:
Stage Manager: Emily Gainforth
Production Manager: Nati Gonzalez
Assistant Stage Managers: Kylie Carter, Grace Guevarez, Mariella Peralta
Lighting Design: Victoria Rogers
Sound Design: Ian Hyche
Technical Direction: Brandon Lettow
Props and Costumes: Bec Vitale