Anthropology

By Lauren Gunderson

OCTober 23 – NOVember 15

What if technology could keep the people we love alive? An intimate, sexy, and quietly unsettling thriller that explores grief, artificial intelligence, and the enduring bonds between sisters. Featuring an all-woman cast, Anthropology asks: “What does it really take to love someone unconditionally?”

“A highly original, beautifully written piece.” – Daily Mail (UK)

ADULT CONTENT: NUDITY AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS

Annie Kehoe

Classically trained Chicago theatre alum, script analysis fanatic, dialect-junkie, practicer of Adler and Uta Hagen. Always seeking a deeper experience on stage using any/all methods available. Annie has worked in theatre/film in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Chicago. She is co-founder of LastMatch Theatre Company in Chicago, and has performed at the Royal George and Athenaeum Theatre. She holds a BFA in Acting from Ithaca College. She co-directed 100 Lives inaugural production of Orange Flower Water which won the Broadway World Award for Best Direction of a play. Recently she starred in 100 Lives recent production of The Body’s Midnight. She is thrilled to be a founding member of 100 Lives and bring inspiring, challenging pieces of theatre to Portland audiences.

Rachel Bentzen

Rachel Bentzen is delighted to return to the Portland theatre community as Angie in Anthropology. A recent graduate of acting school in Copenhagen, she last appeared as Medea in Medea. Portland audiences may also recognize her from ART’s productions of 1984 and The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart. She sends endless love and gratitude to her mom for always cheering her on (and for believing this whole acting thing was a good idea).

Cyndi Rhoads

Cyndi is happy to be working on such a timely and meaningful production as Anthropology. She has performed in the theater for over twenty years. Her favorite productions include the scathing role of Carolyn Bryant in The State of Mississippi vs. Emmett Till (Pegasus Players) co-written by civil rights legends Mamie Till Mobley and David Barr; the union busting role of Mother Jones in a Joseph Jefferson Award winning production of The Kentucky Cycle (Infamous Commonwealth); the magical role of Lady Macbeth in Chase Park’s Macbeth; and the robust role of Julius Caesar in Julius Caesar (Bag ‘N Baggage). Favorite On-Camera Credits include Goose Woman, The Rooms, and working with The Lumineers.

Natalie Spadolini

Natalie Spadolini spent the first 17 years of her life active in Seattle’s youth theater programs, appearing in various productions and musicals before evolving into teen/young adult theater and Shakespeare training. Since then, Natalie has reignited her career, studying comedy and improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York and training under Brooke Totman for the past three years. Her favorite roles include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Beth in Little Women, and Millie in Thoroughly Modern Millie, alongside various commercial work in Portland. She is beyond thrilled to make her official return to performing with this production.