Creative - July '21 Off Broadway...

Writers. The ultimate creators of this play are the boys of Vedem, based on the brave lives they chose to live to their fullest under cruel circumstances. Though the work is one of historical fiction, everything that is said and done by the characters in the play were inspired by actual residents of Terezin Concentration Camp - including the 15,000 children who called the transit camp home. While most young people would not survive the war, their stories and art (literary, musical, dramatic, and visual), live on thanks to all those who honor their legacy by remembering them - audience members included. Steve Fisher, along with contributing writer Ellen Manowitz, are proud to be co-authors of The Last Boy with the boys of Vedem. They are profoundly honored to be vessels for this important story of hate and the hope to rise above it.

Director. Steve has been a storyteller since at least age 5, when he declared to the neighborhood kids that his backyard had been selected as the site of the carnival coming to town.  The whole notion was just too dramatic not to announce at the nightly "kick the can" gathering during that summer of 1973. Even though the story line was historical fiction, it got him a lot of attention. Middle child syndrome is real. Serendipitously, Steve moved away a week before the supposed opening day. (Successful theatre has always been about timing.) Other early directorial credits include the annual Thanksgiving play performed in Steve's basement after dinner for an audience of family members who were either intoxicated, asleep, or both. The highlight of Steve's early career was producing and directing The Wizard of Oz during 8th grade recess, mostly as a way to avoid playing "animal ball" with the other boys. Though Steve deemed the production a disaster at the time, it was no worse than much of what is seen in New York today. A color photo of the cast - with Steve holding Dorothy's tiara in place - landed up on the (entire) front page of Philadelphia's Catholic Standard and Time. Upon seeing it, Steve's very Catholic mother declared her life a complete success. She warned Steve that he had likely already "peaked," since there was nothing else left to reach for. But nonetheless, he has kept reaching.

Production Supervision & Management. Founded by Rob Signom and Scot Schneider, Intuitive Production Management is a team of experienced professional Production Managers, Stage Managers, Lighting Supervisors, Audio and Video Engineers, Technical Directors, Stage Technicians, and Scenic Consultants.  By streamlining the workflow of production, Intuitive lets the creative team focus on its strengths, enhancing your creative process. Their team draws on a variety of theatrical skills to support productions.  Intuitive works with teams from the earliest phases of planning and scheduling, through the bid process, installation, implementation, and performance, providing a comprehensive program of management for both large projects and small. 

Scenic & Prop Design. Romello is a NY-Based scenic designer and artistic director. He recently graduated with a B.F.A. in Design & Production from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Most recent works in scenic design; “Bad Jews”, “Heroes of the Fourth Turning”, & “Inheritance: A Devised Theatre Piece” w/ Emmy Award Winning Director Andy Paris. He recently made his co-artistic direction/producing debut for “Freedom Vs. Release” and creative direction debut for “Live Art Exhibition: Behind Closed Doors”. He’s also featured in “Creatively” Class of 2021. For more info, visit Romello Huis

Lighting Design. Ethan is thrilled to be making his New York design debut. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Previous credits include Werther, La Clemenza di Tito (AJ Fletcher Opera Institute), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (JustArt), and The Cider House Rules (UNCSA). Other credits include work at American Ballet Theatre, Piedmont Opera, and Bucks County Playhouse. He is very thankful for the support from his friends and family. ethansaiewitz.com

Costume Design, Hair & Makeup Design. Matthew Lott is an NYC-based Costume and Set Designer for Theatre, Opera, and Dance. He received his MFA at NYU Tisch – Design for Stage and Film, and an MA in Theatre – Critical Theory and Dramaturgy from Univ. of Nebraska Omaha.

New York credits include the world premiere of the Lucy Thurber play A Daughter and Some Sons, Director Lisa Rothe; An Ideal Husband, Director Janet Zarish; Pro-ceed / Pro-gress, Choreographer Pamela Pietro; Opera Now, Director Sam Helfrich. Favorite productions include, Mrs. Warren's Profession, Big Maggie, and Red Hamlet.