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Theatre Department
David Ledoux, Professor of Theatre
David.Ledoux@BristolCC.edu
774.357.3748

777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
H126
 

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2025 - 2026 Productions

Please join the Bristol Community College Theatre Program for exciting productions and events throughout the upcoming year! All events are open to the public. 

Admission to all Bristol Theatre productions below is
General Public: $15
Bristol Faculty/Staff & Non-Bristol Students: $10
Bristol Students: $5
Children under 13: Free.

Tartuffe by Moliere

April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m.
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Family patriarch Orgon falls under the influence of a charismatic religious impostor, Tartuffe, who quickly takes over the entire household. As Orgon’s wife, children and closest confidants beg him to see through Tartuffe’s deception, the family hurtles toward ruin.

Through a hilarious chain of events, this classic French farce offers a scathing and satirical look at our capacity to be dazzled—and blinded—by those who pretend to be what they are not.

First performed in 1664 under the reign of Louis XIV, the original play was forbidden to be performed in public due to its controversial subject matter. Molière’s final revised version—the one that survives today—pays proper homage to the king. We hope you enjoy our production! This message was approved by Our Dear Leader.

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Tartuffe Actor Biographies

Carolyn Boyden (Mariane) (They/Them) is a Theatre Major at Bristol Community College. Their previous work in the program includes portraying Molly Aster in Peter and the Starcatcher, Queen Eurydice and The Sentry in Antigone, In addition to various ensemble roles in All the World's a Cabaret, and The Spring 2025 One Act Festival. They are a tireless artist and an industrious student who has recently achieved becoming a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. They are thankful for the opportunity Bristol has given them to explore their various passions as they figure out which direction they wish to take their creative pursuits.
Persephone Cholmondeley (Dorine) is thrilled to be a part of Bristol Community College's production of Tartuffe. Her favorite credits include The Drowning Girls (Margaret), Dracula (Lucy), and Maelstrom (The Red Death). Offstage, Persephone is an avid equestrian and enjoys working puzzles with her mom. Forever grateful to her characters for teaching her how to live. AMDA: Certificate.
Erron Custadio (Damis) is an artist from Fall River. Although this will be his first experience with theater, he performs stand up & comedy improv. He also recently wrapped filming in his first leading role in a feature length independent horror movie, The Rez, based on the horror lore of Fall River and Freetown, directed by Robert Traverse. Training: Performance Art at Trinity Repertoire Theatre in Providence. 
Christopher Francis (Cleante) joins Bristol for the first time, but recently could be seen as Dracula (Dracula: Comedy of Terrors) with TPAC, Orlando (As You Like It) with Roundabout Productions, and as Giles (The Mousetrap) with Attleboro Community Theater. He is a graduate of the University of San Francisco where he performed in a myriad of productions, notably as JD (Heathers), Madame Pernelle (Tartuffe), and Brad/Rocky (The Rocky Horror Picture Show). Christopher is also a semi-accomplished short-filmmaker and additionally works as a film festival programmer for the Salute Your Shorts and Woods Hole film festivals. 
Jessica Gates (Elmire) is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful production of Tartuffe! Past roles include Karen (Dinner with Friends), Ophelia (Persons of the Play/Shakespeare's Dead Dames), The Witch (Into the Woods), Sister Amnesia (Nunsense), Morticia (The Addams Family: A New Musical) and standing behind Christine Baranski on the set of The Gilded Age. A trained soprano, Jessica has had the honor of singing for Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Don't Tell Mama (NYC) and – closer to home and heart – Fenway Park. Thank you to her family and friends for their unending love and support.
Kaitlynn Grabowski (Flipote) is a current student at Bristol Community College studying Veterinary Health Science and is thrilled to be performing in Tartuffe. Past acting experiences include the One Act plays at Bristol last spring and working as a scare actor at Factory of Terror. With a passion for animals inspired by her cat Melody and hamster Harriet, her goal after Bristol is to become a veterinary technician, specifically working with livestock and cattle. 
Geoffrey Huchel (Monsieur Loyal) is thrilled to be part of the cast of Tartuffe. Geoffrey enjoys the dry wit and impeccable timing that makes this role such a pleasure. A lover of classic literature and sharp comedy, he believes a well-placed quip can speak volumes. His previous stage credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Nicholas Nickleby, The Man Who Came to Dinner, Alice in Wonderland, Dark of the Moon, and My Favorite Year. Geoffrey enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking and hiking and has a strong passion for writing and art, and their many forms. Geoffrey is a published children’s book author with an endearing appreciation for stories that balance heart, humor and imagination. He is deeply grateful to those closest to him whose constant encouragement and belief make every creative endeavor possible and meaningful. 
Brien Lang (Orgon) is a Rhode Island based actor, director, writer and theater educator.  He is a Resident Artist and Director of New Works at Olneyville’s Wilbury Theater Group.  Previously at Bristol he directed productions of Romeo and Juliet and After the Blast.  Favorite roles include Trig in Stupid F*&@ing Bird (Wilbury), Ed Wood in The Thing That Ate My Brain…Almost (Perishable Theater) and The Centurion in The Centurion (Manhattan Rep).  At Wilbury, he has directed shows including What the Constitution Means to Me, Hir and Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play.  His original musicals include The My Way Murders, Rhode Dawn! and Roadhouse: The Musical.  He is also a founding member of The Rhode Island Ukulele Armada and a long-time contributor to the Manton Avenue Project. 
Sam Martini (Officer, Understudy Elmire) is excited to be performing in Bristol’s production of Tartuffe! Theatre has always been her passion, and she hopes to share that joy with others. Thank you to those who have supported me along the way. Enjoy the show! 
Madeline Nystrom (Understudy Dorine and Marine) is ecstatic to be 
participating in this production of Tartuffe. This is her first show with the Bristol Community College Theatre Company. She is currently a junior at Joseph Case High School and is in her second semester as a Dual Enrollment student at Bristol Community College. Some of the past roles she has performed as include Freida in Carrie (The Community Players), Snow White in Brother’s Grimm Spectaculathon (Taunton Performing Arts Center), Roger Sherman in 1776 (The Contemporary Theatre), Kaylee in The Prom (Joseph Case High School Theatre Company), Bird Girl in Seussical (Joseph Case High School Theatre Company), and Pharisee/Tower of Babble Soloist in Godspell (Joseph Case High School Theatre Company). She would like to thank everyone involved in this production for the opportunity to perform with the Bristol Community College Theatre Company. 
Cameron Patrick Ward (Tartuffe) is excited to be making his Bristol Community College Theatre debut! Regional: Seyton/Malcolm (u/s), Macbeth (Hanover Theatre Rep). Gaston, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast (The Hanover Theatre). Don Vincentio/Pedro, A Bold Stroke for a Husband (Theatre In The Open). Joshua, The Dog Days Are Now (Studio Theatre Worcester). Orpheus (u/s) & Interesting Man (u/s), Eurydice (Firehouse Center for the Arts). TV/Film: The Gilded Age (HBO Max), Good Burger 2 (Paramount), Tony (A24), Get Together, Graffiti. Live Events: Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary Reenactment, Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, Enchant Christmas. Cameron is a proud graduate of Dean College in Franklin, MA where he received a BA in Theatre (Concentration in Acting) with a minor in History. Cameron would like to dedicate his performance to Phillip Eng and the entire South Coast commuter rail team for making this opportunity possible. 
Jerry Ridlen (Valere) (he/they) is proud to return to Bristol's theatre program, this time as a community actor, after performing in previous productions such as Antigone, Peter and the Starcatcher, and last year’s All the World’s a Stage. In their free time, they enjoy making music, writing stories, and daydreaming. Above all else, he adores the company of their friends and relishes every opportunity to strengthen his bonds with them. Jerry is excited for this opportunity to work with friends and put his acting skills to the test once again.
Ryan Treacy (Mme Parnelle, Laurent, Understudy Tartuffe) (They/Them) is a theatre major at Bristol Community College. They love the art of acting and performance and wish to further branch out to other areas of theatre. They have a great deal of interest in eventually writing and directing for stage. When Ryan is not engaging in theatrics, they are busy as a hobbyist beekeeper and honey plunderer. Through honing their craft as an actor, they have managed to mask their fear of the swarm. Although Ryan is greatly outnumbered and generally terrified, the bees have yet to revolt. 

Past Productions

Summer One Act Festival

Summer One Act Festival poster

Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 2025, 7 p.m.
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Discover the next generation of storytellers at Bristol Community College's One Act Festival! This vibrant showcase features a staged reading of original one-act plays written and performed by our talented students.

From heartfelt dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, each piece highlights the creativity and passion of emerging artists. Join us for an unforgettable evening of fresh voices and compelling theatre!

All the World's A Cabaret poster

All The World's A Cabaret

April 9 - April 11, 2025, 7 p.m.
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Synopsis: Step into a night where the Bard meets Broadway in All the World's a Cabaret! This one-of-a-kind theatrical experience pairs iconic Shakespeare scenes with show-stopping numbers from beloved musicals inspired by his works.

Only the Ghosts Can Know

Only The Ghosts Can Know

July 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
July 26, 2024, 7 p.m.
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Synopsis: Created by Bristol students and faculty, the piece explores a variety of characters unaware of how deep their connections are to one another. A workout instructor, an artist married to a witch, a girl trapped in an airplane bathroom, the ghosts of our ancestors. When the rains come and the flood waters rise, they all discover no one is separate from the sea.

Peter and the StarcatcherPeter and the Starcatcher promo

April 11 - 13, 2024, 7 p.m. 
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Synopsis: Join Bristol’s Theatre program as they perform the hit Broadway play about the origin of Peter Pan. This family-friendly celebration of imagination and wonder will be a highlight of the theatre season! 

View full-size poster for Peter and the Starcatcher.

AntigoneANTIGONE promo

February 15 - 17, 2024, 7 p.m.
Bristol Studio Theatre (H128) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Synopsis: The daughter of Oedipus fights for her brother’s proper burial, despite the decree of her uncle, King Creon.

View full-size poster for Antigone.

D&D Live! Bristol Game-Con 2023

December 16, 6 p.m.
Margaret L Jackson Arts Center Theatre | Bristol Fall River Campus
$20 for general public, $15 for students, faculty, and staff.

Directed and conceived by students Taylor K. Corbett, and Micah Lima.

A live gaming event for anyone who enjoys Live Action Role Play games. Come in costume, browse the tables of local gaming stores, play some of your favorite games, participate in a theatrical campaign where the Bristol Theatre will come alive with sorcerers, goblins and magic. Join us as we add a theatrical twist to your favorite games! 

Proceeds go to Bristol Theatre Program's International Production at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next summer in Scotland! 

Cancelled Sky Staged Reading

October 1, 2023, 1 p.m.
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Synopsis: This fundraising event, presented by Bristol’s Holocaust and Genocide Center, will include a staged reading of Dr. Alex Page’s The Cancelled Sky, performed in partnership with Bristol’s Theatre Program. The event will shed light on the Holocaust through the imagined experiences of the playwright’s family members taking their last train ride to Auschwitz in 1944.

24 Hour Play Festival

September 1, 2023, 7 p.m.
Bristol Studio Theater (H128) and Lobby
Jackson Arts Center (H building) | Bristol Fall River Campus

Synopsis: Five teams of actors, directors and playwrights will write, rehearse and stage five different short plays in 24 hours. Come see the madness that comes from a ridiculously tight deadline!

Bristol Community College's Theatre Program is an Associate in Arts in liberal arts & sciences program that provides hands-on training and experience, allowing students to learn and refine their craft as they perform. Students can smoothly transfer to a four-year institution, or seek work in the performing arts. In addition to teaching history, literature and art, studying theatre also provides interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.  

For more information about Bristol theatre productions and events, please regularly visit www.BristolCC.edu/Theatre or contact Artistic Director and Professor of Theatre, David Ledoux, by emailing David.Ledoux@BristolCC.edu or by calling 774.357.3748.