
A New ERA
Three emerging directors each direct one act of Ibsen's A Doll's House.
Act I directed by Miranda Jagels Felix.
Act II directed by Spencer Lawton.
Act III directed by Jimmy Bernatowicz
What does a director really do? Let's find out in ERA's newest experiment.
July 31-August 9, 2025
Thursdays-Saturdays
7:30 p.m.
The Chapel
6238 Alexander Dr.
Saint Louis 63105
Tickets at eratheatre.org/tickets
$15 Baby Doll Admission (26 and under with valid ID)
$25 Basic Doll Admission (General.)
$50 VIP Admission (Macaroons, sparkling wine, autographs. Limited quantity.)
Extras:
"What Does a Director Do?" with Lucy Cashion, et al. 6:45pm, Thursday, July 31
Post-show toast with the cast: Saturday, August 2.
THE MANUFACTURERS

Andrew Bayer as Mr. Nils Krogstad
Andrew is excited to be making his ERA debut as Krogstad in Dollhouse by Three
Manufacturers. He graduated from the Professional Training Program (PTP 2015)
at Dell’Arte International in Blue Lake, CA where he studied physical theatre,
ensemble-based devised work, and performed with the Dell’Arte Company in the
Red Light Cabaret. By day, Andrew works as a letter carrier at the United States
Postal Service. He lives in Dutchtown with his wife, Laura, and three cats, Dark
Wing, Forest and Moon.

Frankie Ferrari as Mr. Torvald Helmer
Frankie Ferrari (she/they) is a St. Louis–based actor and theater-maker who thrives
in the weird, the wild, and the wondrous. Favorite past adventures include the
wonderful fever dream of Wolf Kings with YoungLiars, The American Revolution
With Theater Unspeakable (a physically daring, small-space storytelling ensemble),
and the delightfully absurd AMERICAN STAGE SESSIONS – HISTORY OF WORLD
DRAMA PART 2,666 (Glass Elevator). Most recently, they appeared in Scream,
Echo. Scream by Summer Baer—a piece that was especially meaningful to be part
of. Trained at SIUe in performance studies, Frankie has dabbled in clown, devised,
and experimental work. They approach performance as a space for curiosity,
connection, and courageous play.

Hailey Medrano as Mrs. Nora Helmer
Hailey Medrano is thrilled to be working with ERA and these 3 incredible directors
to bring A Doll’s House to life in a new way! Hailey is a St. Louis-based actor and
teaching artist, most recently seen in Cabaret at the New Jewish Theatre and the
Social Justice Shorts Festival with Bread & Roses Missouri. Some other credits
include: Slasher with Critique Theatre Company, Eddie & Vinnie, The Very Hungry
Caterpillar, Frida Libre (Metro Theater Company), We All Fall Down (New Jewish
Theatre), Tribes (St. Louis Actors’ Studio), Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Black
Mirror Theatre), and Macbeth: Come Like Shadows (Rebel & Misfit Productions).
Hailey holds a BFA in Acting from the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at
Webster University.

Ross Rubright as Dr. Rank
Ross' recent theatre credits include Slasher (Critique Theatre Company), Spirits
to Enforce (Midnight Company), and This Palpable Gross Play (SATE). Ross is
grateful and proud to be participating in their first ERA production, and to have
the opportunity to develop this exciting adaptation alongside such talented
collaborators. Ross is an alumnus of the SLU Theatre program who lives in
South City, St. Louis with their cat Richard Nixon.

Morgan Schindler as Anne Marie
Morgan Schindler is thrilled to be working with ERA again, this time as a performer!
Some of their past stage credits include Spirits to Enforce (Swing, The Midnight Company), The
Wolves (46, SLU Theatre and Dance), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Snout, SLUTD). When
she’s not performing, she’s happy to be involved in the collaborative process in any other way
possible, with offstage credits including Romanov Family Yard Sale (House Manager, ERA), and
Wolf Kings (Sound Board Op, Young Liar). They would like to thank Miranda, Spencer, and
Jimmy for their creative talents and for the opportunity to be a part of such a fantastic
production. Additionally, she’d like to thank her friends, her family and her girlfriend for their
endless support, as well as every single Great Ape for being so great. Welcome to DollHOUSE
<3.

Victoria Thomas as Mrs. Christine Linde
Victoria is thrilled to be making her way back to the stage with some of her favorite artists.
She graduated from SLU in 2018 with a B.A. in Theatre and her recent past credits include
Elektra (Critique Theatre Company), This Palpable Gross Play (SATE), and Antigone
(SATE). She thanks those that she loves most for their irreplaceable support and her cat
Dante for being a sweet baby.

Molly Wennstrom as the Mistress of Ceremonies
Originally from Austin Texas, Molly holds a BFA in
Musical Theatre from The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster
University. Some credits include: Phoebe in As You Like it (St. Louis Shakespeare
Festival), Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods (St. Louis Theatre Circle Nomination),
Louise Rabiner in Dear Jack, Dear Louise (St. Louis Theatre Circle Award for
Outstanding Performer in a Comedy), and Casey in First Date (New Jewish
Theatre), Princess in Spells of the Sea (Metro Theater Company), Olivia in Twelfth
Night (Piknik Theatre), and Margo in Bright Star (Charleston Stage Company).
Molly would like to thank her friends and family for all their love and support.
Producers
Artistic Producer: Lucy Cashion
Managing Producer: Ashwini Arora
Producer: Miranda Jagels Felix
Associate Producers: Jimmy Bernatowicz & Spencer Lawton
Technicians
Technical Director: Jimmy Bernatowicz
Asst TD: Spencer Lawton
Audio/Video Technician: Joe Taylor
Managers
Production Managers: Jimmy Bernatowicz and Lucy Cashion
Stage Manager: Jack Rimar
Asst. Stage Manager: Lottie Wheeler
Front of House
House Manager: Cameron Schoeck with Ashwini Arora
Box Office: Arjun Arora
Ushers: Celeste Gardner, Kristen Strom
Designers
Set: Lucy Cashion
Asst. Set Designer: Jimmy Bernatowicz
Costumes (Designer & Stitcher): Meredith LaBounty
Lighting: Jayson Lawshee
Video/Projection: Joe Taylor
Sound: Jimmy Bernatowicz, Miranda Jagels Felix, & Spencer Lawton
Crew
Celeste Gardner, Kristen Strom, and Cameron Schoeck
The Directors
Act I Directed by Miranda Jagels Felix
"Nora, Nora, the Sweet Little Spendthrift"
Act II Directed by Spencer Lawton
"Wonderful Things"
Act III directed by Jimmy Bernatowicz
"The Happy Helmers"
The Bank
The manufacturing of our dollhouse was funded by several generous philanthropists and patrons of the Arts.

The Helmer's dollhouse mortgage underwritten by
Dr. Debra Taylor Cashion

The construction of living room set for TV show "The Happy Helmers" funded for by
William J. Cashion

The design and construction of Mrs. Nora Helmer's dresses paid for by
Ellie Schwetye

The Mistress of Cermonies' plaid stretch 'jeggings,' beige undershirt, vest, and dicky funded by
Melissa Nehrt

Ms. Anne Marie's simple
but handmade dresses and apron generously funded by
Dorothy Labounty

Mr. Nils Krogstad's
distinctive jacket and vest
paid for by
Nancy Bell

Dr. Rank's turtleneck,
stethoscope, and microfiber cloth for cleaning his glasses funded by
Erika Pursley

The 'Camera 2' lens in
Act III sponsored in
part by
Ryan Lawson-Maeske

The 'Camera 2' lens in
Act III sponsored in
part (the other part) by
Ashwini Kherdekar

The paint used to decorate the Helmer's hand-painted chairs paid for by
Meredith Lyons

One of the Mistress of Ceremonies' pro audio 25 ft XLR mic cables funded by
Malinckrodt Pharmaceutical

The translucent nylon curtain tape with Roman rings and 125 yds of heavy duty white thread paid for by
Victor Mendez

The terrarium the Helmers use as a letterbox (mailbox) funded by
Sophia Huther
This production made possible with support from
the Regional Arts Commission of Saint Louis

With support from the Missouri Arts Council
A State Agency















