Austin Native Performs in “Wellesley Girl”

Austin native and ensemble member at Chicago’s Compass Theatre, Noah Villarreal performs in Compass Theatre’s “Wellesley Girl”, premiering Jan. 7.

“Wellesley Girl” is set in 2465, a time when American politics hasn’t changed much, except that “America” is now only a handful of New England towns in a walled-in citadel and the population is so small that everyone is a member of Congress. Conflict arises when an unidentified army encamps at the border. All members of Congress must move beyond personal agendas and petty bickering and decide the nation’s fate. And it is snowing.
Brendan Pelsue’s “Wellesley Girl” examines the relationship between citizens and democracy and challenges the audience to consider whether it is wise or cowardly to refrain from voting when neither alternative is good.
The show will run Friday, Jan. 7 - Saturday, Feb. 5 at Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave., with valet parking available. Performances are Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Many performances include post-show discussions on topics touched on in the production. Tickets for “Wellesley Girl” are on sale now, $40 for general admission, and $35 for seniors and students. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit, CompassTheatre.org
The cast for “Wellesley Girl” includes Brandon Boler (Max); Denise Hoeflich (Garth); Ted James (Hank); Darren Jones (RJ); Grant Lewis (Mick); Deanna Reed-Foster (Donna); Allyce Torres (Marie); Noah Villarreal (Donnie) and Todd Wojcik (Scott).

The “Wellesley Girl” production team includes James Fleming (director); Caitlin Body (stage manager); Cat Davis (lighting design); Rachel Sypniewski (costume designer); Sunniva Holmulund (assistant stage manager); Sotirios Livaditis (scenic design); Robert Salazar (production manager); Stefanie M. Senior (sound designer) and Evan Sposato (technical director).