The Stella Show
The Stella show is a heart-wrenching and hilarious exploration of sisterhood, grief, and the unpredictable magic of memory. Caroline Potter Shriver invites us into her world, where unimaginable circumstances reveal a vast and vulnerable inner world brought to life through eclectic characters, monologues, and dance. The Stella show, directed by Marc David Wright, was developed in segments at Salons and premiered as a full-length production October 12-15 at IRT Theater as part of their 3B Development Series!
Meet the Team
Caroline Potter Shriver (she/her)
Writer, Performer, Producer
“Creating to connect”
Caroline Potter Shriver is a performer, director, and writer based in Brooklyn. She graduated from Fordham University and The Ailey School, where she received a BFA in Dance and Latin American Studies. Caroline has taught dance around the United States and Latin America, partnering with arts and education non-profits, including the Maureen Orth Foundation, JUNTOS Collective, and AmeriCorps’ ArtistYear. In 2021, she co-founded The Village, a collective that fosters the growth of emerging artists by creating a platform to debut works-in-progress. In 2021, she starred in a feature film, Capsules. This September, she had her directorial debut at the Ursinus Fringe Festival with the solo show A Public Private Prayer.
Marc David Wright (he/him)
Director, Producer
“I’ll make it happen”
Marc David Wright is a director/producer of theatre and film, community creator, and arts educator. Born and raised in Bayonne, NJ, Marc crossed the Hudson to study acting at Fordham University (B.A. Theatre 2019). He discovered directing at school, where his production of Dark Play or Stories For Boys received an Ars Nova research grant to travel to Edinburgh Fringe, where it was named one of the “10 Must-See LGBT Shows” of the festival. Theatre: Singfeld! A Musical Parody About Nothing (Now Playing Off-Broadway), Planet W: A New Musical in Concert (The Green Room 42), Sanctuary City (Pasadena Playhouse, AD), Self Tape (Alchemical Studios), What to Expect When You’re Expecting Our Lord and Savior (The Players Theater), Dark Play or Stories For Boys (Edinburgh Fringe, Fordham). Film: Enterprise 25: A Cinematic Advent Calendar for Instagram, As You Like It or the Pursuit of Love in Shared Isolation, Slay!. Co-Founder and Artistic Director of The Village, connecting emerging artists with New York audiences at eight sold-out Salon events. Proud drama teacher and director at several children’s and high school theatre education programs across New Jersey.
Asa Lipton (he/they)
Lighting Designer
“NY-based designer, technician, and creator”
Asa Lipton is a NY-based designer, technician, and creator. They received their B.A. in Theatre from Fordham College Lincoln Center where they studied lighting design. They have worked on dozens of live-events and productions, both in NYC and around the country. They’d like to thank their parents, Dana, and Marc. Select lighting design credits include: 2021 Freedman’s Bank Forum w/ V.P. Kamala Harris (Dept. of the Treasury), A Grave is Given Supper (Teatro Dallas), Sex Play (The Pack), Mary, Mary… (Retro Prod.), Catch the Sparrow (Isle of Shoals Prod.), We Are a Masterpiece (Retro Prod.), and Alex & Eugene (Isle of Shoals Prod.). For Noah.
Amelia Way (she/they)
Sound Designer
“amplifying untold stories”
Amelia Way she/they (Sound Design) is an nyc-based sound artist. Off-Broadway credits include 9 Kinds of Silence (ASD), Titanique (ASD). Other NYC design credits include Los empeños de una casa (Repertorio Español), Rough Trade (The Tank), Life Sucks (AADA), High School Play: A Nostalgia Fest, Tartuffe, Continuity, Everybody, and Water by the Spoonful (Fordham University), Saguaros (JACK). Regional: Brigadoon Other: Grease (Sandy). Upcoming: Tracy Jones (Art House Productions), Alexa, play (United Solo)
Ellie Mae Ryan (she/her)
Costume Designer
“Experimental ideas that make for fun and interesting visuals”
Ellie is a NYC based costume designer for Film/TV/Theater. Recent design credits include Singfeld! (Off broadway), assistant credits East New York (CBS), Mother’s Instinct (Freckle face productions), The Crowded Room (Apple TV). Working with friends is the greatest job in the world! Congratulations to all involved.
Claire A. Talbott (she/her)
Projection Designer
"A multimedia artist who questions her reality with image and space."
Claire A. Talbott is a Brooklyn-based video and projection designer. Recent work includes the 2022 League of Legends World Championship Opening Ceremony (Comp Artist, Possible Productions), Justin Bieber's JUSTICE International Arena Tour (Comp Artist, Possible Productions), Kidz Bop LIVE! (Animator, FragmentNine), Dear Mom, Sorry For Being A Bitch (Projection Designer, Soho Playhouse) Quills Fest (3D artist, Oregon Shakespeare Festival), and Geraldine Realigned (Projection Design, The Brick). In addition to projection design/animation, Claire is a director, graphic designer, and installation artist
Dana Seach (she/her)
Stage Manager, Producer
“Building community through storytelling”
Dana Seach is the Managing Director of The Village. She completed a Master of Science degree in Media Management from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. She has worked as a Production Stage Manager at institutions including NYU/Tisch, Less Than Rent Theatre, The Dalton School, and St. Joseph Regional High School. Dana also has experience as an Assistant Director and Script Supervisor on short films.
Kate Pittard (she/her)
BFF
"If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." -Dolly Parton
Kate graduated from the drama school at North Carolina School of the Arts in 2020 before starring in the Disney Television Discovers: 2021 Talent Showcase. She is currently leading the indie feature Face of the Earth in Puerto Rico and recently guest starred on And Just Like That season 2. She acts in the upcoming Picturestart feature Sweethearts, recurred in Ed Burns's Epix series Bridge and Tunnel, and appeared in Spoiler Alert starring Jim Parsons and Sally Field. She is super happy to be on stage again and work with people she loves. She dedicates this performance to her amazing kitten, Tins.
Key Supporters
Kim Samuel, Executive Producer
Will Mariano, Producer
Hoboken Children’s Theater
Special Thanks
Kirill Bykanov
Darina Eid
Leigh Honigman
Lorena Jaramillo
Jess Nahikian
Elizabeth Pringle
Clara Riso
Linda Potter and Timothy Shriver
Lisa Steindler
Scott and Gemma Wright