Madonna of the Cat
by Sue Mach
November 1-23, 2025
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
A world premiere production by local playwright Sue Mach at 21ten Theatre.
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Show Sponsors: Ronni Lacroute, Bill & Sharon Bourque, Charlotte Rubin, and Pat Scheans
Using Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale as its jumping off point, Sue Mach’s Madonna of the Cat is a play that explores themes of friendship, motherhood, and forgiveness, as well as empathy for a certain bear...the principal of the Bard’s most famous stage direction!
Cast & Crew
Donna | Luisa Sermol*
The Bear | Bruce Burkhartsmeier*
Paulina | Maria Porter*
Hermione | Crystal Ann Muñoz
Perdita | Emma Greene
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Director | Gemma Whelan
Playwright | Sue Mach
Stage Manager | Ava Violet Schmidt
Producer | Ava Violet Schmidt
Movement Director | TBD
Composer | Stephanie Schneiderman
Scenic Designer | Alex Meyer
Props Designer | Skylar Vayda
Lighting Designer | Sophina Flores
Sound/Projections Designer | Lawrence Siulagi
Costume Designer | Janelle Sutton
Builder | Abby Jacquin
​Sue Mach
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About the Playwright
TBD
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*Appearing Courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract