Ithaca College Theatre Presents “Red Bike”

By Grace Madeya '23, March 9, 2022
A coming-of-age drama that explores the American Dream.
Red Bike

Ithaca College Theatre continues its 2021-2022 live, in person season with the play “Red Bike,” written by Caridad Svich. Presented in the McCarroll Studio Theatre, performances run select dates between March 25 – April 2, 2022.

“Red Bike” is a coming-of-age drama written by a renowned playwright and friend to Ithaca College; Caridad Svich, who was the judge for the 2020 New Play Incubator Festival. “Red Bike” takes us on a journey through the eyes of a child as they explore their imagination and their relationship with the American Dream.

Following the matinee performance on April 2 at 2 p.m., there will be a post-show discussion moderated by Production Dramaturg Andrew Donnelly ’24.

“Red Bike” is presented through special arrangement with TRW Plays. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by TRW Plays.

Ticket Information

“Red Bike” will be presented in the McCarroll Studio Theatre on March 25, March 26, March 31, April 1, and April 2 at 8 p.m. EST with matinee performances on March 26 and April 2 at 2 p.m. EST. Tickets are available for purchase Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., in person at the Dillingham Box Office located inside Dillingham Center, by phone at 607-274-3224,  or by visiting tickets.ithaca.edu.

The Department of Theatre Arts proudly accommodates all patrons. Individuals are asked to contact boxoffice@ithaca.edu to request accommodations as soon as possible.

Cast and Creative Team Information

The cast of “Red Bike” features:

  • Carolyn Best ’24 (Ensemble)
  • Stella Connelly ’25 (Ensemble)
  • Jared Jefferson ’25 (Ensemble)
  • Elie McCoy ’22 (Ensemble)
  • Daniel Mejil ’23 (Ensemble)
  • Isabella Orrego Mandrinan ’23 (Ensemble)
  • Brian Tuohey ’24 (Ensemble)
  • Achille Vann Ricca ’24 (Ensemble)
  • Gabriel Vasquez ’24 (Ensemble)
  • Max Von Kolnitz ’25 (Ensemble)

The creative team features:

  • Paula Murray Cole, professor of acting, voice, and movement in the Department of Theatre Arts in the Department of Theatre Arts (Director)
  • Delaney Judson ‘24 (Assistant Director)
  • Brenna Comeau ‘22 (Production Stage Manager)
  • Bailey Shea ’23 (Associate Stage Manager)
  • Sophia Tolli ‘24 (Associate Stage Manager)
  • Felissa Gaber ’24 (Associate Stage Manager)
  • Emmy Keipert-McCann ’25 (Production Assistant)
  • Victoria Blas ’25 (Production Assistant)
  • Andrea Mejuto ‘22 (Costume Designer)
  • Cora McKenna ‘22 (Lighting Designer)
  • Thomas Jenkeleit ‘22 (Scenic Designer)
  • Ariana Cardoza ‘22 (Sound Designer)