Nigel Knutzen holds an M.F.A in Theatre performance and a Master of Research Anthropology: Art and perception. He works professionally as a Producer, Actor, Playwright, and more. He specializes in understanding the way audiences interpret theatre.

Erin Thibodaux is a nationally-recognized and award-winning lighting designer. She also works professionally as a director, producer, and playwright. Though she has worn many hats in theatre, storytelling is at the heart of all of them. Her focus lies in exploring the unique ways of harnessing the elements of a theatrical production to best tell the story. Erin holds a BFA in Theatre Design/Tech: Lighting Design and a BA in English.

Jackquelyn Hilliker earned her BFA in Stage Management from Western Michigan University in 2018. After which she completed an apprenticeship at Orlando Shakes and worked on various productions including In the Heights, Hamlet, A Christmas Carol, and A Jungle Book. After making the move to Colorado she’s had the opportunity to Direct and Stage Manage various productions including The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). Though she has spent more time in film production recently, she is excited to return to the stage for this production of The Critic.

Zachary Caylor is a Denver-based lighting, sound, and projections designer. He is also a production manager focused on creating large-scale, immersive experiences. Zach holds a BS in Computer Science.

Adrian Hart.  studied acting at the Denver Center Theatre Academy. He has appeared in numerous plays and local films, including Ink by Jamin Winans and The Highwayman by Inferno Films. Past performances include Howard in Moon Over Buffalo, Robert in The Rimers of Eldritch, and in the Historic Elitch Theatre's New Works Festival, among others. Most recently, Adrian has been doing immersive theater shows with Opia House Productions. Thank you for coming to see The Critic!"

Daevon Robinson is an actor in this production and will be playing the role of Noah. He is very excited to be apart of this new work, and is enjoying the process for this extremely funny show. Some shows you might have recognized him in recently are Vintage theatres "In The Heights", and "A Year With Frog and Toad",  and Shakespeare in the Wilds production of "As You Like It". He was also an understudy in the BETC's production of "Coal Country", and played the role of "Javier" for the Cherry Creek Theatres "Heartbeat of the Sun".This will be his first performance at the Buntport Theatre and  he is grateful to the creative team for being flexible and allowing freedom in the creative process.

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Jack Janzen is so grateful that you came to see him in The Critic. He would like to thank his partner Kyra, their cats, and both of his D&D parties for their support in his continued absence. Outside of this show, you can find Jack teaching math and science at 5280 Recovery High School, performing murder mysteries with 'Til Death Do Us Party Productions, or road-tripping across the country with his aforementioned partner Kyra. He loves y'all.

Amalia Adiv is an actor, writer, educator, and a proud mom working in the arts. She holds a master's degree from NYU, in educational theatre, emphasizing applied theatre and verbatim performance. She has also trained in specialized cohorts with the Barrow Group and Fiasco Theatre Company in New York. Most recently Amalia was seen onstage at the Denver Center Studio Loft in The Hours of Anne, a one-woman show about the life of Anne Boleyn. She has also recently performed at the Aurora Fox Arts Center and in the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's educational touring company. Amalia is working on a solo play about birth which received its first industry reading this past May, and she is also a certified pre/post-natal fitness coach.

Stephanie Dees, Rachel Connors has spent the majority of her life performing in theater, film, and television, beginning at the tender age of three. She has found love, community, and purpose in live theater, both as a performer and an audience member, and she is thrilled to be back in her home away from home. L.A. theater credits include:  Terminal at Theatre/Theater, Everyman at Third Stage, and Tell the Bees. at Sacred Fools. Denver theater credits include Carlene Yakkin’ at Vintage Theater, Dot Gone with Broomfield Commmunity Players and Off the Gradient with Two Cent Lion. Film credits include: Halloween IV, The Buttercream Gang I and II, and The Collingswood Story. Big thanks to Phil and Oliver for always cheering her on and being her biggest fans. Team Family Activate!

My name is Bernardo Padilla, I am from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. I have been living in
Boulder since 1993. I have always tried to maintain my Mexican roots as a part of my every day
life as well as my childrens life. I always try to have the best interest not only for my family but
for my community as well. As a small business owner, I always try to find time to help in the
community so that we can all share a safe and fun environment.
In my spare time, I like to teach Chromebook classes to those in need of learning. I love
to spend time with my family going on walks and doing activities that we can all enjoy, for
example, swimming, riding bikes and going to our local library to read books. I love to cook and
bake so that I can share with my community (in a different way) as well.

Born in Boulder Colorado. Senior at Boulder High School. Went to Boulder Tec for photography, photo editing, film production. I am currently an instructor for the Bridging Digital Divides program offered by Sister Carmen, where we focus on helping low-income families learn how to use basic Google systems.I am a key employee for my families business. I am in charge of cleanliness and production in a crew of 5.I also worked for the City of Boulder for their Junior Rangers Program.

Snuggelphant is a Colorado-based emotional support elephant and Actor. They received their training at the National Circus School in Qeubec and their Masters in therapy at Naropa University in Boulder Colorado.

Sir Plant Overwood is a Colorado-based actor and proud member of Arbors Equity. They are very proud of the hard work and dedication of the entire cast in learning their fight choreography. Sir Plant Overwood Graduated with the Masters in stage combat from the University of StickFu in London, UK.