Odesa Company’s production of StageQuest: A New Voyage plays on the Auburn Stage at the Grand Theatre, July 25 to August 1. Director Jessica Pereira and Playwright William Flood talk about the production in this Q&A Interview with Richard Young.
Q. How many StageQuest productions has Odesa Company done to date?
StageQuest: A New Voyage is the second installment in the StageQuest anthology. The first production, StageQuest: Beyond the Veil, premiered at The Palace Theatre in 2024. There’s always more adventure awaiting, and we quickly got to work writing another script for Odesa.
Q. What’s the basic premise of the series?
StageQuest is an original fantasy-comedy inspired by the collaborative storytelling, improvisation, and unpredictability of tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. Each production combines epic fantasy adventures with live audience participation, creating an experience that feels like watching a campaign come to life on stage. We wanted to explore the magical mayhem, challenges, and triumphs of telling a story together.
Q. What is the plot of StageQuest: A New Voyage?
StageQuest: A New Voyage follows a mismatched party of new adventurers forced to work together as they discover they have accidentally kidnapped a baby princess. As the kingdom is thrown into a frenzy trying to catch our fugitive heroes, the group must navigate not only the fantastical dangers before them but also the complicated relationships within the party itself.
Q. What can audiences expect from the production?
Audiences can expect a fast-paced blend of fantasy, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, filled with nods to tabletop RPGs while remaining welcoming to anyone who loves a great adventure. Throughout the show, audience members seated in designated Dice Roll Zones may even be called upon by fate to roll a giant d20, with the outcome helping shape key moments in the story. It’s a theatrical experience where every performance is unique, and the audience helps tell it.
(Pictured: William Flood and Jessica Pereira.)
🎭 Cast Members
Full Name
Role / Character Code
Ryan Hoffer
RODRICK
Aech Berteig
BORBRA
Sofia Edsath.
MIZ’RI
Dustin Didham
JAW JAW / ELDER
Katie Addley
HAG/BARKEEP
Raymond Morrow
ANGUS/SHARKEY
Marc Motiejunas
FICTOR/CRAGG
Kirsi Marino
CROW/SHIELA SHANTYPANTS/RAT
Frances Bogolea
CROW/ROCKY/RAT
Amanda Roberts
TOWN CRYER/ENRAGED BORBRA
🛠️ Production & Technical Crew
Full Name
Department / Position
Jessica Pereira & William Flood
Director/Playwright
Lisa Desgroseilliers
Stage Manager / Sound
Sierra Richardson
Assistant Stage Manager
Alyssa Palmer
Assistant Stage Manager
Rob Coles
Lighting Designer
Kate Sepi
Lighting Operator
Roland Beach
Lighting Operator
Alex Goertzen
Props
Julia Goertzen
Props and Set Decorator
Annette Kavelaars-Burrows
Costumes
Becky Lenko
Costumes
Rachelle Goebel
Makeup
Cate Connell
Makeup
Kevin Smith
Hair
Mike Carriere
Set Construction
Chris Smalley
Set Design / Production
Scott Smalley
Producer
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