O. Henry Stories
O. HENRY STORIES
Join us for a trio of stories from O. Henry: The Gift of the Magi, adapted by Miranda Feldtman and The Last Leaf and After Twenty Years, adapted by Birke Duncan. This episode showcases performers Kelli McAuley, Terry McAuley, Kristi Ann Jacobson, Gary Fetterplace, and Jim Anderson.
The Gift of the Magi
Adapted by Miranda Feldtman
Narrator - Jim AndersoN | Dell - Kelli McAuley | Jim - Terry McAuley | Mme Sofronie - Kristi Ann Jacobson
The Gift of the Magi is perhaps one of O. Henry’s most famous stories, and its message resonates even outside of the holiday gift-giving season. It is a timeless exploration of love, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love – even when, at the end of the day, the simplest expression of that love might be more than enough.
The Last Leaf
Adapted by Birke Duncan
Narrator - Jim Anderson | Sue - Kristi Ann Jacobson | Johnsy - Kelli McAuley | Doctor - Gary Fetterplace | Mr. Behrman - Terry McAuley
The Last Leaf is a profound story about the healing powers of art and friendship. Burke selected it for adaptation because of the coronavirus lockdown, saying, “readers and listeners can identify with the characters.”
After Twenty Years
Adapted by Birke Duncan
Narrator - Jim Anderson | Bob - Gary Fetterplace | The Cop - Kristi Ann Jacobson | The Impostor - Terry McAuley
After Twenty Years deals with life choices – right and wrong. As an ex-convict embezzler, O. Henry had first-hand knowledge of consequences.
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MIRANDA FELDTMAN – ADAPTIVE PLAYWRIGHT
Miranda Feldtman is the Front of House Manager at BPA when there is a house to front, and the Audie-nominated author of Lustily Ever After.
BIRKE DUNCAN – ADAPTIVE PLAYWRIGHT
Birke Duncan earned an M.A. in Scandinavian Folklore & Mythology from the University of Washington in 1997. He and Jason M. Harris co-wrote two folklore books that became required texts in folklore classes at the UW, Michigan State, and Florida Tech. The first was “The Troll Tale & Other Scary Stories.” He has also worked as a magician at Magic Mouse Toys, and filmmaker.
KELLI MCAULEY
Kelli is a local performer who is involved in symphonies, choirs, and theatres across Kitsap County. She met her husband, Terry, while doing plays with Port Gamble Theatre, and they were married there the following year. Her favorite roles have been Eliza Dolittle in Pygmalion, Josephine in HMS Pinafore, and Nancy in Oliver!
Kelli teachers choir, orchestra, and drama at Klahowya Secondary School and is so thankful to have the opportunity to create theatre with BPA during this pandemic. It fills the precious need to create in community with others, and provides an emotional release from difficult days teaching virtually.
Terry McAuley
Terry is a born-and-raised Kitsap County resident. He started performing as a choir boy and quickly found a home in theatre when, despite being over 6’ tall he found he was bad at basketball and joined the drama club after school instead! Terry’s favorite roles have been Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf in Into the Woods, and Jesus in Godspell.
Terry is working toward a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and works part-time as an overnight shelter counselor at Coffee Oasis. On the long quarantine nights he enjoys playing complicated board games with his wife, Kelli, and looks forward to the day he can play games again with friends and family alike.
KRISTI ANN JACOBSON
Kristi Ann is happy for the opportunity to play once again with the Bainbridge Pod Accomplice! Her past work at BPA includes directing Carmilla last autumn, plus, seven seasons acting and directing for BPA’s The Bard at Bloedel: Director (As You Like It), Nurse (Romeo & Juliet), Director (Merry Wives), George Seacoal (Much Ado About Nothing), Titania (A Midsummer Night's Dream), Maria (Twelfthe Night), and Stephano (The Tempest).
During this turbulent time, she takes comfort in expanding her list of plays read, making masks for loved ones, and baking bread.
GARY FETTERPLACE
Gary recently directed Arthur Miller’s The Crucible in Port Orchard, which was nominated as one of the best shows staged in the 2019/2020 season of South Sound Theatres. He was also seen treading the boards last season as the living and dead Banquo in Shakespeare’s “Scottish Play” at BCT and Touchstone in BPA’s As You Like It. Gary’s last BPA performance was in the fall podcast episode of Carmilla.
JAMES E. ANDERSON III
As you might imagine, there are tons of Jim Andersons in the world. For professional purposes, Jim is James E. Anderson III, but he wants you to know, you can call him Jimmah. Jim lives in the Los Angeles area - his hometown - to which he relocated in 2018 to pursue training, inspiration and employment in the world of acting. He has worked in commercials, independent features, shorts, and student films. He was the voice of the Narrator in the BPA production of “B.I. P.I.,” and he previously appeared in Legends: Royalty of Hollywood Horror in the Bainbridge Pod Accomplice.
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