Lake George is a story centered around love, class dynamics and conflicting perspectives on life philosophies, Lake George provides a brutal and darkly comedic insight into the world of an upper-class family and their treatment of those around them.
SYNOPSIS: Lake George provides the backdrop for an untimely family reunion for Jonathan and his two daughters, Alana and Clara. Jonathan’s decision to invite his new, and much younger, boyfriend sparks considerable debate, whilst Alana’s ongoing marital issues with Tom and Clara’s recent release from a rehabilitation center for narcotics serves to heighten the inevitable tension.
Lake George
Written and Directed by:
Dan Blick
Cast
Tom: Mitchell Pope
Alana: Janelle Yull*
Clara: Olivia Hodson*
Jonathan: Gil Cole
Matthew: Barron Leung
Live at The Chain Theatre
November 6th - 17th, 2024
Equity Approved Showcase
Cast
Mitchell Pope
Mitchell recently graduated from the William Esper Studio Two Year Meisner Training Program where he trained under Suzanne Esper. Before moving to NYC, Mitchell studied performing arts at Savannah College Of Art & Design under Craig Anton and Joan McMurtrey. Mitchell was also a member of the 2020 SCAD Performing Arts Showcase. www.mitchellpope.com / @pope.mitchell
Janelle Yull*
Janelle Yull is thrilled to be a part of this new play. Film credits include Greta Gerwig's Little Women, D1C3 & Prophet NYC’s Devils, Cement, Villa, These Games We Play, Love Lies (NYC Independent Film Festival winner). Regional: Sunset Boulevard with Tony Winner Alice Ripley (North Shore Music Theater), A Chorus Line (Maggie), Chicago (Liz, u/s Velma), Mamma Mia (Ali), LaChiusa’s The Wild Party (Sally). BFA Boston Conservatory. William Esper Studio. @janelleyull
Olivia Hodson*
Olivia is a recent graduate of The William Esper Studio Two Year Meisner Program. Before relocating to NYC Olivia worked in regional houses across SoCal including The Old Globe, Cygnet Theatre, The Welk Resorts and Disneyland. Additional training: UCB, The Royal Central School of Speech & Drama (London) and EMAS. She’s currently in post-production for her film ‘Metamorphosis’ premiering 2025 and starring in a developing musical in LA. Grateful for Dan & Mitchell, her family and friends. www.oliviahodson.com / @oliviachodson
Gil Cole
Gil Cole: trained at The Juilliard School 1973-1977. Appeared on- and off- Broadway, regional theater. When AIDS hit he changed careers: graduate school in Social Work, psychoanalytic training, community mental health, private practice for 30 years. Retired in 2021 to return to his first love: acting. @gilcoleactor
Barron Leung
Barron Leung is thrilled to be joining this electric ensemble to originate Lake George. An interdisciplinary artist and alumni of the William Esper Studio, his previous theatrical works include: The Seagull (Director; Gaea & Co), Gwangju The Musical (Dimo Theatre) www.barronleung.com / @barronleung
* These actors appear courtsey of the Actors' Equity Assciation​