PERFORMANCE LINE UP:
5:30PM - MATT MITCHELL
A MONOLOGUE FROM THE LIAR
adapted by David Ives
5:45PM - Destiny Howard
A MONOLOGUE FROM Incendiary
by Adam Szymkowicz
6:15PM - Jordan Pearson
A MONOLOGUE FROM The Comeuppance
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
6:30PM - Donna Marie Miller
A MONOLOGUE FROM A Doll’s House, Part 2
by Lucas Hnath
6:45PM - MARIE LUCAS & AMBER MARIE MARTINEZ
A SCENE FROM Thinner Than Water
by Melissa Ross
7:00PM - Ethan CLay Wright
A MONOLOGUE FROM Awake! And SinG
by Clifford Odet
7:15PM - JORDAN PEARSON & NENA NICOLE
A SCENE FROM PRIMARY TRUST
by Eboni Booth
7:30PM - EMILY ADLER
A MONOLOGUE FROM A Girls Guide to Chaos
by Cynthia Hemel
Meet our Performers:
In Order of Appearance
MATT MITCHELL
Matt Mitchell is excited to be in his second Porch Plays with 5th Wall. Matt studied theatre at VCU and the William Esper Studio in NYC. He has performed in dozens of shows and was an animatronics operator at the famous (but now sadly closed) “Jekyll and Hyde Club” in Times Square, where he voiced and controlled 15 different state-of-the-art animatronic characters live for thousands of guests every day. Matt was most recently seen as Ollie in Radiant Vermin (5th Wall), in which he got to experience that rare privilege in the theatre world of starring alongside a loved one when he costarred with his incredible fianceé Kaitlin. They won best play at the RTCC awards so I guess they didn't totally screw it up. A few other past credits include: Frank in The School for Lies (Richmond Shakes) for which he was nominated for the RTCC award for best lead actor, Charles Dickens in the world premiere of The Raven Doesn’t Talk (Strawberry Street Theatre Festival), Katurian in The Pillowman (Nomad Theatre), Jeff in Kimberly Akimbo (Cadence) for which he won an RTCC award for best supporting actor. Sherlock Holmes in a three-person farce version of Hound of the Baskervilles(Virginia Rep), Dorante in The Liar (Henley Street Theatre, RTCC best lead actor nom), Roy in Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music (Virginia Rep, RTCC best-supporting actor nom), Father Welsh in The Lonesome West, and himself in his one-man show Space-man.
Destiny Howard
Destiny Howard loves the art of storytelling and bringing stories to life. Work she has written include The Author, The Gift of Presence, and The Heavenly Window. Productions she has performed in include Deadly Obsession 2, Bell Blu, Golden, Frankenstein or the Modern Epimetheus, Finding Boaz, and Ambitions: It’s A Way Of Life. With her art, Destiny hopes to inspire and empower others.
Jordan Pearson
Jordan Pearson is thrilled to join 5th Wall Theatre's Porch Plays. He is a Contemporary Theater graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. His acting credits include Fat Ham (Virginia Stage Company & Firehouse Theatre), Gloria and Seared (Gloucester Stage Company), TJ Loves Sally 4 Ever (Speakeasy Stage Company), Insulted. Belarus(sia) (Arlekin Players Theatre), and Akeelah and the Bee Virginia Repertory Theatre). Film credits include Golden (Universal). He would like to thank his entire village for their never-ending love and support. He is especially grateful to be back home performing in RVA, a city that raised him, shaped him, and continues to inspire his artistry.
Donna Marie Miller
Donna Marie Miller most recently performed in Triangle Players 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche. Other local productions include Firehouse Theatre’s Roman A Clef; Animal Control; Invalid; and Food Clothing Shelter (2018 RTCC’s Best Supporting Actress). Other local shows include: Swift Creek Mill Theatre’s Sweet Delilah Swim Club and Miracle on South Division Street; Yes And’s Placebo; Quill Theatre’s Merry Wives of Windsor and Much Ado About Nothing; TheatreLAB’s Admissions; and Virginia Rep’s The Game’s Afoot-Holmes for the Holidays, Miracle on South Division Street, and The Charitable Sisterhood.
Marie Lucas
Marie earned her BFA in performance Theatre from VCU and shortly thereafter moved to Chicago Illinois where she spent over a decade acting, directing and producing. Since her return to Richmond just a few years ago she has been seen in the one woman show, The Pink Unicorn with Richmond Triangle Players, Constellations with Yes And! Theatrical Company, and as Caroline in Detroit 67' with Firehouse Theatre. Favorite Midwest productions, often credited under her maiden name “Weigle”, include “Fabiana” in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, "Dee", in International Falls, and “Bonnie” in Bonnie and Clyde. A founding member of Alluvium Group (Chicago), she co-directed, wrote and produced I am No Bird, an original work about the Bronte sisters. Much love to Cody, Mackey, and Bonnie, my unrelenting supporters, and to Amber for finally making a collaboration happen after all these years.
Amber Marie Martinez
Amber Marie Martinez is a multifaceted theatre artist. Acting credits include Tania Del Valle in Native Gardens (Cadence Theatre), Sonia Sotomayor in She Persisted: The Musical (Virginia Repertory Theatre), April Anderson in MAN: The Live Podcast (Firehouse Theatre), Dr. Martinez in A Christmas Kaddish (Richmond Triangle Players, RTCC Nominee- Best Supporting Role in a Musical, Best Musical), Myrtle Wilson in The Great Gatsby (Richmond Shakes); Ashlee in Dance Nation (TheatreLAB, RTCC Award- Best Actress in a Supporting Role); Kristine Linde in A Doll's House(TheatreLAB); Barbara Pitts in The Laramie Project (Richmond Triangle Players, RTCC Awards for Best Play & Best Acting Ensemble); Vicky in Bright Half Life (TheatreLAB); Abbie Putnam in Desire under the Elms (Firehouse Theatre). Directing credits include Chasing George Washington (Virginia Rep), Reborning (VCU), and a number of staged readings for SPARC and Firehouse. Costume design credits include Dr. Ride’s American Beach House (Yes, And!), and The Niceties, 9 Circles, Grounded, and Dry Land (TheatreLAB). Amber has an MFA from VCU.
Ethan Clay Wright
Ethan Clay Wright (he/they) is an actor and community builder based in Richmond, Va. Training includes the Virginia Governor's School Summer Program for Theater and University of North Carolina School of the Arts for Drama. After a long hiatus from performance, they are impassioned to be back performing again. Catch them at Coalition Theater performing with their House Improv team Silver Child, their various indie teams, and one of the House Sketch teams Legs Akimbo. Cheers!
Nena Nicole
Nena Nicole is from Richmond, Virginia. She is 25 years old. She has trained in the Meisner program at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. She is excited to be doing a scene with her cousin. This is their first time on the stage together since they were in elementary school. She is beyond thankful to have this opportunity to showcase her love of the art. Last but certainly not least, she sends upmost gratitude to her family, friends and spiritual team as well! She wouldn’t be here without them! Peace and blessings!
Emily Adler
Emily Adler (she/her) is a sales and marketing specialist and actor located in Richmond, VA. Previous Group Sales and Marketing Manager at Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. Currently serving as Director of Marketing for Cedarfield, Richmond’s premier senior living community, and Board Member for 5th Wall Theatre. Recent acting credit: RADIANT VERMIN (5th Wall Theatre, 2024 RTCC Nominee). Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University.
