rich beyond our
wildest dreams
A PLAY BY BEN FIRKE
produced by Juliana Caycedo
in association with 5th Wall Theatre
January 16 - 31, 2026
Starring Dixon Cashwell with Emily Berry in Mahlon Raoufi’s Directorial Debut, Produced by Juliana Caycedo in association with 5th Wall Theatre, this Virginia premier of Ben Firke’s unblinking, psychedelic, interactive comedy is a much needed slap in the face that is not to be missed.
CONTENT WARNING:
Flashing lights, Language, Depiction of drug use, Sexual Content, Loud Sudden Noises, and Violence against a puppet.
disclaimer:
Absolutely NO AI was used in the making of this production.
SPECIAL THANKS:
Emily’s personal chef Alex Strauch, Michaela Raoufi for being the best cat mom ever, Ines Lucia Viana (Juliana’s mom), Deejay Gray, Emily Adler and James Murphy for production photography, Connor Scully, Aaron Mauck, and Savhanna Cashwell for everything, 5th Wall Theatre, Matt Mitchell, Kaitlin Paige Longoria for her generosity and mentorship, and Ben Firke for his support and for letting us borrow Argo.
CAST
DIXON CASHWELL
COLBY BATESDIXON CASHWELL has appeared in Richmond Shakespeare’s All’s Well that Ends Well (Lavatch), Compleat Wrks… (Hamlet Track), and Doctor Faustus (Robin; RTCC Award winner for Best Supporting Actor). He has also appeared in Theatrelab’s Bootycandy (Actor 5), and was in one episode of Legends and Lies on Fox & Friends as Dr. Charles Leale, but he forgot to get paid for it. Like his ID was expired at the time of shooting so when the payroll guy was like “you need two forms of ID for the contract,” Dixon couldn’t make it happen on the day and then forgot to email anyone after. It wasn’t like a crazy amount or anything, it was like $400, but now it’s like he did a show on Fox & Friends for free. Like he deferred payment. Like he was like “no, no-- no need for money, I believe in this product and Fox & Friends as a whole” or something. At one point in the episode he takes Abraham Lincoln’s pulse and then says “gentlemen, the president is dead.
EMILY BERRY has most recently been seen around Richmond as Lina in Yes, And!’s production of Cry It Out. Other regional credits include Torch Song (Laurel), A Christmas Kaddish (Leigh)- RTCC Nomination, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at Richmond Triangle Players, The Comedy of Errors (Dromio of Ephesus)- RTCC Nomination, Best Supporting Performance in a Play, Twelfth Night (Viola)- RTCC Nomination, Best Lead Performance in a Play, The Bottom Show (Puck/Philostrate)- RTCC Nomination, Best Play, and The Taming of the Shrew (Grumio) with Ricmond Shakespeare. A former company member with Synetic Theater in Washington, D.C., Emily appeared in productions of Hamlet, the rest is silence…, The Three Musketeers, and an international tour of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
EMILY BERRY
CREATIVE
TEAM
Juliana Caycedo
PRODUCER
Juliana Caycedo is proud and ecstatic to be making her Productorial debut in association with 5th Wall Theatre. She is a locally based actor, director, writer, and vocalist. She was last seen on stage in Firehouse Theatre’s RTCC award-nominated production of Water by the Spoonful in 2024. Her directorial debut of Sanctuary City for 5th Wall Theatre in 2025 was nominated for Best Director by the RTCC. Juliana also participated in Cadence’s playwriting fellowship, Pipeline New Works, during the 2023–2024 season under the mentorship of David Lindsay-Abaire. Juliana is an avid film and music lover. She would like to thank her friends, her husband Daniel, and their dog Lenny for their endless love and support.
Mahlon Raoufi (he/they)
DIRECTOR
Mahlon Raoufi (he/they) - Mahlon has co-directed and assistant directed in the past telling all kinds of stories. From the golden age classic Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: about feral frontiersmen abducting their betrothed wives, to a one act called One In Four (written by Richmond's own Elle Meerovich!) about four aliens navigating the intricacies of coexisting with roommates. Now Mahlon is making his directorial debut with Rich Beyond Our Wildest Dreams and the play title couldn't be more of a description on how he's feeling about this opportunity.
A transplant from Herndon, VA, Mahlon ventured Richmond's way where he attended and graduated from VCU in 2015 with a BFA in Theatre Performance. He appeared in multiple mainstages, some of his favorites being Man of La Mancha (Sancho), Arabian Nights (Ali Baba), and Avenue Q (Trekkie Monster), and even started making a home in the Richmond theatre community performing in Richmond Triangle Player's productions of bare: a pop opera (2013 RTCC Winner for Best Musical) and Cabaret. Eventually Mahlon decided to take his expertise to New York where he lived for 4 years doing background work for multiple projects such as The Marvelous Ms. Maisel, Gotham, The Deuce, Mr. Robot and even had the chance to appear in a CollegeHumor rap music video featuring First Lady Michelle Obama and SNL/VCU alum Jay Pharaoh. Mahlon also dabbled in the stand-up/sketch comedy world performing at The People's Improv Theatre's 2017 Sketchfest and taking classes with The Upright Citizens Brigade taught by Stephanie Bencin. He also worked on an original play called Babel written by Sevan K. Greene in conjunction with the 2019 Rough Draft Festival at LaGuardia Community College. Due to the pandemic Mahlon made his way back to Richmond in 2021 and it's been home ever since. Recent Richmond credits include How I Learned to Drive (The Conciliation Lab), Native Gardens (Cadence Theatre), Water by the Spoonful (Firehouse Theatre) and A Distinct Society (Firehouse Theatre).
Mahlon is honored to be working with and directing his best friend, Dixon, and wants to thank 5th Wall Theatre along with Juliana Caycedo, KP Longoria, Matt Mitchell, the talented cast & crew, and his lovely wife Michaela for all the support and patience while he took his first director steps.
DASIA GREGG
Scenic Design & Projections
Dasia Gregg is a scenic and projection designer based in Richmond, VA. Some recent and favorite credits include Scenic Designer for Deathtrap (VaRep), Projection Designer for Songwriters Series Feat. Jason Mraz (Freehorse Arts), Projection Designer for Misery (VaRep), and Animator for The Dragon King's Daughter (The Kennedy Center). She gives thanks to this team, and her two creatures, Dren and Marvel, for their endless support.
A.B. Harper
Lighting Design
A.B Harper is a current third-year at VCU studying Theatrical Lighting Design and is thrilled to be making their debut with this hilarious show and wonderful team of artists. Previous credits include The Wild Party (Assistant Head Electrician, VCU Theatre) Once on this Island (Lighting Assistant) and New Works Festival (Assistant Lighting Designer, VCU Theatre). Their next show will be VCU Theatre’s Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play as Assistant Lighting Designer. They’d like to thank their family and friends for their support and love. They’d also like to give special thanks to Griffin Hardy for his help and support.
Candace Hudert
Sound Design
Candace Hudert is an award-winning multidisciplinary theatre artist from Richmond, VA. Ze'd especially like to thank Juliana, KP, Mahlon, and Joey for their support and collaboration. Most recently in Richmond, Candace directed, produced, and designed Lunch Bunch (Catch All Productions). Previous to that, ce won a Richmond Theatre Community Circle award for Outstanding Sound Design on 5th Wall's production of H*tler's Tasters. You may have seen fey's work on Buried Child, Cigarette Play, Stonewallin', or The Light. You can next see Candace's work in 12 Angry Jurors. When not in a theater (unlikely), you can find him in his garden, making video games, or being bitten by his cat for no reason. candacehudert.com
Juliana Caycedo
Costume Design
Chris FootE
Technical DIRECTION
Chris Foote is a Technical Director and Fabricator based out of Richmond. His work has been featured on national television and stages across the country. He would like to thank his incredible wife and daughter for all their support in his artistic endeavors.
Marcely Villatoro
STAGE Management
Marcely is a junior at VCU pursuing a BFA in Theatre with a focus in Stage Management. Recent credits include: A Chorus Line, VCU arts (Production Assistant); Legally Blonde The Musical, arts to ALL (Stage Manager); Cry It Out, Yes, And! Theatrical Co. (Assistant Stage Manager); Rhinoceros, VCU arts (Production Assistant); Crazy For You, arts to ALL (Assistant Stage Manager); Pass Over, Yes, And! Theatrical Co. (Assistant Stage Manager). She would like to thank her family for their endless support, and her friend, Tariq for roping her into this crazy fun show! She had a blast being a part of this production and hopes you have a blast watching! Shoutout to her cats, Jeremy and Peaches for constantly stealing her pencil whenever she started writing cues in her script.
Tariq Karriem
Stage Management
Music Credits
"Almost Bliss", "Amazing Grace 2011", "Dreamy Flashback", "Metalmania", and "Motivator" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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A Note from the
Artistic Director of
5th Wall Theatre
When Juliana first approached me last year about wanting to produce Rich Beyond Our Wildest Dreams and learn more about the producing process, I was excited to help in any way I could. Having once been in a similar position myself, I understand the value of asking questions, learning from others, and having support along the way.
From those early conversations, 5th Wall In Practice was born, a program rooted in access, support, and the belief that artists deserve the tools and space to bring their visions fully to life. To see this initiative begin with this bold, inventive production has been incredibly meaningful.
It has been an honor to learn and grow alongside this team throughout the process. I offer my sincerest congratulations to Juliana Caycedo, Mahlon Raoufi, Dixon Cashwell, Emily Berry, and the entire production team on creating such thoughtful, fearless work. You should be so proud of what you have built.
Thank you for allowing 5th Wall to be part of your journey and for helping launch what we hope will be many more artist driven productions to come.
-Kaitlin Paige Longoria