She Kills Monsters
By Qui Nguyen
SHE KILLS MONSTERS - THE PLAY:
An adventurous quest awaits! She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she packs up her childhood home after the death of her younger sister, Tilly, and her parents. When she finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, Agnes is transported into a journey of discovery and a world of fantasy and adventure. Learning more about her younger sister, Agnes meets elves, bugbears, and other fantastical beings while connecting with people Tilly loved. This action-packed dramatic comedy is full of kick-butt fairies, nasty succubus, energetic 1990s pop culture, and, most importantly, living life to the fullest. Acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters celebrates the inner geek and warrior in us all.
An adventurous quest awaits! She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she packs up her childhood home after the death of her younger sister, Tilly, and her parents. When she finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, Agnes is transported into a journey of discovery and a world of fantasy and adventure. Learning more about her younger sister, Agnes meets elves, bugbears, and other fantastical beings while connecting with people Tilly loved. This action-packed dramatic comedy is full of kick-butt fairies, nasty succubus, energetic 1990s pop culture, and, most importantly, living life to the fullest. Acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters celebrates the inner geek and warrior in us all.
SHE KILLS MONSTERS - THE PRODUCTION:
City Theatre's She Kills Monsters brought in the crowds! Actors performed for packed houses delivering heartfelt, comedic, and joyful performances to our audiences. The production was directed, projection designed, and movement and intimacy choreographed by Janey Pintar. The scenic design was by Adam Wiley. The costume design was by Nicole Sivell. The lighting was by Isaiah Leeper. The sound design was by student Tobi Putzel. The fight choreography was by David Harris. The dance choreography was by student Maddy Flint. The production was stage managed by student Eva Hernandez and assistant managed by student Stardust Cobblepot.
City Theatre's She Kills Monsters brought in the crowds! Actors performed for packed houses delivering heartfelt, comedic, and joyful performances to our audiences. The production was directed, projection designed, and movement and intimacy choreographed by Janey Pintar. The scenic design was by Adam Wiley. The costume design was by Nicole Sivell. The lighting was by Isaiah Leeper. The sound design was by student Tobi Putzel. The fight choreography was by David Harris. The dance choreography was by student Maddy Flint. The production was stage managed by student Eva Hernandez and assistant managed by student Stardust Cobblepot.
Sweat
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Janey Pintar
Scenic Design by Shawn Weinsheink
Costume Design by Nicole Sivell
Lighting Design by Isaiah Leeper
Projection Design by Janey Pintar
Sound Design by Elijah DeAnda
Fight Choreography by Matt K. Miller
Produced by City Theatre at Sacramento City College
Scenic Design by Shawn Weinsheink
Costume Design by Nicole Sivell
Lighting Design by Isaiah Leeper
Projection Design by Janey Pintar
Sound Design by Elijah DeAnda
Fight Choreography by Matt K. Miller
Produced by City Theatre at Sacramento City College
SWEAT - THE PLAY:
Filled with humor and immense heart, Sweat tells the journey of a group of friends who share drinks, laughs, and secrets at their favorite local bar after work on the factory floor. The close-knit group’s trust is tested during impending layoffs and strikes as they fight to stay afloat and reach for the American dream. This powerful and poignant story provides an emphatic look at working-class Americans and the intricacy of identity, race, and humanity. Produced on Broadway, Lynn Nottage’s contemporary play Sweat won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2017.
Filled with humor and immense heart, Sweat tells the journey of a group of friends who share drinks, laughs, and secrets at their favorite local bar after work on the factory floor. The close-knit group’s trust is tested during impending layoffs and strikes as they fight to stay afloat and reach for the American dream. This powerful and poignant story provides an emphatic look at working-class Americans and the intricacy of identity, race, and humanity. Produced on Broadway, Lynn Nottage’s contemporary play Sweat won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2017.
SWEAT - THE PRODUCTION:
City Theatre's Sweat had audiences giving standing ovations! The production was directed and projection designed by Janey Pintar. The scenic design, which included a functioning sink and kegerator, was by Shawn Weinsheink. The costume design was by Nicole Sivell. The lighting was by Isaiah Leeper. The sound was by Elijah DeAnda. The production was stage managed by student Eva Hernandez and assistant managed by student Luna Solis.
As the director, I wanted to provide more acting opportunities for students, so I double cast as many roles as I could. I'm very proud of my cast, stage management team, crew, and designers.
City Theatre's Sweat had audiences giving standing ovations! The production was directed and projection designed by Janey Pintar. The scenic design, which included a functioning sink and kegerator, was by Shawn Weinsheink. The costume design was by Nicole Sivell. The lighting was by Isaiah Leeper. The sound was by Elijah DeAnda. The production was stage managed by student Eva Hernandez and assistant managed by student Luna Solis.
As the director, I wanted to provide more acting opportunities for students, so I double cast as many roles as I could. I'm very proud of my cast, stage management team, crew, and designers.
Electra
By Sophocles and Adapted by Anne Carson
ELECTRA - THE PRODUCTION:
I had a rewarding experience directing River Stage's Electra at Cosumnes River College! My director's vision took this ancient Greek play and added a futuristic twist. Electra mixed "Tron" elements, Greek drama, and female empowerment.
Directed by Janey Pintar
Scenic Design by Tricia Tecson
Costume Design by Mari Carson
Lighting, Projections, and Sound Design by Cary Babka
Produced by River Stage at Cosumnes River College with performances from October 13 - 22, 2023
I had a rewarding experience directing River Stage's Electra at Cosumnes River College! My director's vision took this ancient Greek play and added a futuristic twist. Electra mixed "Tron" elements, Greek drama, and female empowerment.
Directed by Janey Pintar
Scenic Design by Tricia Tecson
Costume Design by Mari Carson
Lighting, Projections, and Sound Design by Cary Babka
Produced by River Stage at Cosumnes River College with performances from October 13 - 22, 2023
"My middle name really is perseverance. I've always believed that I had talent,..Maybe people need to have that kind of particular core driving them." Directed & Written by Janey Pintar
Lighting Design by Patrick Thrasher Projection & Costume Designs by Janey Pintar Co-Sound Designs by Patrick Thrasher & Janey Pintar Co-Prop Designs by Georganne Pintar & Janey Pintar |
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THE PLAY:
Shakespeare’s Ophelia in Hamlet continues to intrigue audiences. Who is Ophelia today? Are there real-life versions of her in our world? What would Shakespeare’s Ophelia do if she was given another chance at life? THE OPHELIAS: BADASS VOICES, a new play with movement, explores fictional and non-fictional Ophelias who succeed in opposing life’s challenges. THE OPHELIAS: BADASS VOICES combines classical and contemporary theatre practices and was inspired by Shakespeare’s Ophelia in HAMLET, a reborn Ophelia who, with another chance at life, empowers others like her, and the obstacles and triumphs of artist Rita Moreno and activist Malala Yousafzai. This empowering story uplifts the courageous, determined, intelligent, and badass voices in our world.
THE PRODUCTION:
My MFA thesis production was a smashing success! The production celebrated the diverse voices in the UC Davis community. The production was directed, created, projection, costume, co-prop, and co-sound designed by MFA graduate student and UC Davis alumna Janey Pintar. The cast included nine UC Davis undergraduate students: Laurel Capps, Valeria Ceja, TaNia Echols, Liliana Gonzalez, Shivani Iyer, Zouapa Lor, Ryley Sakai, Tiffany Segovia, and Allan Qichen Tan. The production’s stage manager was UC Davis undergraduate LeeAnne Boot. The lighting and co-sound designs were by Patrick Thrasher. The co-prop design was by Georganne Pintar.
Shakespeare’s Ophelia in Hamlet continues to intrigue audiences. Who is Ophelia today? Are there real-life versions of her in our world? What would Shakespeare’s Ophelia do if she was given another chance at life? THE OPHELIAS: BADASS VOICES, a new play with movement, explores fictional and non-fictional Ophelias who succeed in opposing life’s challenges. THE OPHELIAS: BADASS VOICES combines classical and contemporary theatre practices and was inspired by Shakespeare’s Ophelia in HAMLET, a reborn Ophelia who, with another chance at life, empowers others like her, and the obstacles and triumphs of artist Rita Moreno and activist Malala Yousafzai. This empowering story uplifts the courageous, determined, intelligent, and badass voices in our world.
THE PRODUCTION:
My MFA thesis production was a smashing success! The production celebrated the diverse voices in the UC Davis community. The production was directed, created, projection, costume, co-prop, and co-sound designed by MFA graduate student and UC Davis alumna Janey Pintar. The cast included nine UC Davis undergraduate students: Laurel Capps, Valeria Ceja, TaNia Echols, Liliana Gonzalez, Shivani Iyer, Zouapa Lor, Ryley Sakai, Tiffany Segovia, and Allan Qichen Tan. The production’s stage manager was UC Davis undergraduate LeeAnne Boot. The lighting and co-sound designs were by Patrick Thrasher. The co-prop design was by Georganne Pintar.
The Importance of Being Earnest at William Jessup University
The Importance of Being Earnest was the first comedy of manners produced by William Jessup University's Theatre Arts Department. My goal was for the students to learn the style of a comedy of manners, properly use a dialect, and execute strong, clear, and detailed acting objectives and tactics. There wasn't an acting styles or dialect and accent course, so I taught these to the student actors in a 5-week rehearsal process of this 3-act play.
The Importance of Being Earnest sold out every performance during its 2-week performance run. It was the first theatre production at William Jessup University to completely sell out. I produced this show with a $0.00 budget. In addition to directing, I also was the co-scenic designer of the production and pulled or bought costumes for the production.
The Importance of Being Earnest sold out every performance during its 2-week performance run. It was the first theatre production at William Jessup University to completely sell out. I produced this show with a $0.00 budget. In addition to directing, I also was the co-scenic designer of the production and pulled or bought costumes for the production.
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Superheroes at Sol Aureus College Preparatory
This directing project is near and dear to my heart. I directed the first theatrical production and taught the first acting and theatre classes at Sol Aureus College Preparatory . Working with underserved and underrepresented ethnically diverse students, 85% of the students were receiving financial assistance of some kind. Every student I worked with was new to the theatre arts. I'm proud that my students learned a lot in a positive, encouraging environment and had a successful superpowered production.
I opened the production with a movement/dance number that I choreographed in the style of superheroes getting ready to begin their day fighting for justice. This story embraces the superheroes in our everyday lives as well as the heroes in the Marvel and DC universes .
An inspiration for my director's vision for this production included the following quote from the beloved Stan Lee from Marvel: "That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero."
I opened the production with a movement/dance number that I choreographed in the style of superheroes getting ready to begin their day fighting for justice. This story embraces the superheroes in our everyday lives as well as the heroes in the Marvel and DC universes .
An inspiration for my director's vision for this production included the following quote from the beloved Stan Lee from Marvel: "That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done, and because it is the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt, a real superhero."
BEYOND PERSUASION at City Theatre
City Theatre's Beyond Persuasion was directed by Lori Ann Delappe-Grondin and assistant directed by me. Additionally, I worked on the marketing for the production. Beyond Persuasion is an adapation of Jane Austen's novel following the story of beloved Anne Elliot. This romantic story asks, "Is a second chance at love possible?"
The production centers on female characters including a female lead.
The production centers on female characters including a female lead.
Graduation and SF Giants at CLARA's Summer Camp
I worked as a theatre arts director and teaching artist in CLARA's performing arts summer camp for middle school students working in collaboration with Capital Stage, a professional theatre company in Sacramento. During the camp, I worked with 2 groups of students teaching acting classes and rehearsing for a culminating performance. I wrote and directed 2 short 1-act plays, Graduation and SF Giants, that were used for the culminating performance produced for a public audience.
Borrowing Pam at Studio 301
Borrowing Pam is a comedy that I directed that showcases how far someone will go to save another person's life. This dark comedy has a strong moral tone highlighting the importance of lifting each other up and the positive aspects of human connection.
"The Japanese director Tadashi Suzuki once stated, 'International cultural exchange is impossible - therefore we must try.' I agree with all my heart. The impossibility of seeing beyond one's own cultural context is a political act in the world and has the potential to break down the rigid assumptions surrounding us."
~Anne Bogart