Three Saints Theater presents
One in the Chamber
directed by Patrick Coyle
a play by Marja-Lewis Ryan
October 3 - 25
The Hive Collaborative
St. Paul, MN
All performances begin at 7:00 P.M.
The playwright
Marja-Lewis Ryan’s trio of dysfunctional family plays - DYSNOMIA (2011), ONE IN THE CHAMBER (2014), and A GOOD FAMILY (2015) - garnered her two Ovation Nominations and the LA Drama Critics Circle Award for Writing. As a stage director, she has collaborated with David Mamet Off-Broadway and in Los Angeles, where she directed Felicity Huffman in THE ANARCHIST. In film, Ryan wrote and directed the Netflix drama 6 BALLOONS with Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco. In TV, she is rebooting THE L WORD for Showtime. She studied theater at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she met her wife. Together, they live with their two cats, Sam and Julio, in Los Angeles
The play
Six years ago, a tragic accident changed the Stewart family forever. Today, Charles and Helen Stewart have one son nearing the end of probation, one daughter who will do anything to escape what her family has become, and another daughter who only knows life after the accident. When social worker Jennifer Schwartz arrives for their final home visit, the Stewarts hope they will finally be allowed to move on and begin the next phase of their lives. Old wounds are opened and the Stewarts’ grief is laid bare, in a play that reviewplays.com calls, “A powerhouse play,
with writing that will resonate long after the
final curtain.”
Director and Cast
Patrick Coyle is a Saint Paul based writer, director, and actor. Recent stage acting and directing credits include work at Yellow Tree Theatre (DEATH OF A SALESMAN, CLYBOURNE PARK, THE MIRACLE WORKER), Dark and Stormy Productions (FOOL FOR LOVE), The Jungle Theatre (THE PAVILION, THE FOUR POSTER) and Mariah Theatre Company where his newest play, THE BIG BLUE RIVER, premiered in 2023 at the North Garden Theatre in Saint Paul, MN. He has written and directed three nationally released feature films including Official Sundance Selection DETECTIVE FICTION based on his award winning stage play, INTO TEMPTATION starring Jeremy Sisto and Kristin Chenoweth, and UNHOLY COMMUNION now playing digitally on platforms throughout the US and Canada. Patrick is also an adjunct professor of film at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and lead singer of the band, THE ONE HIT WONDERS. He is married to playwright Lily Coyle. They have two daughters.
Patrick Coyle
Director
Molly Ryman (Helen) started her career in NYC where she studied acting and worked in independent film. Molly’s credits include HURRICANE BIANCA (starring alongside Bianca del Rio and Rachel Dratch,) a starring role in a Lifetime movie that will air later this year, and she is currently starring in a 1970’s period piece that will stream on Prime. Her most recent onstage role was for the MN Fringe Festival where she played Kate in the play DEAREST MOTHER. Outside of her work as an actress and writer, Molly is serving her third year on the board of MN Women In Film and Television (MN WiFT). Molly is excited to be back on stage and a part of the powerful stories that Three Saints Theater will share. She is grateful to her family and for the love and support of her husband, Matthew, with whom she has two young children. She’d like to thank her parents Deb and Jim and in-laws Nancy and Jack for their endless childcare and support.
Molly Ryman
Helen
Rachel Damiani (Jennifer) is thrilled to make her Minnesota stage debut in Three Saints’ inaugural production! Recent Los Angeles theater credits include: Lily Mortar in THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (Whitmore-Lindley Theater) and Soccer Mom in THE WOLVES (Eastwood Performing Arts Center). Recent film and TV credits include: John Mulaney's comedy series EVERYBODY’S IN L.A. (Netflix); a murderous 1940’s housewife in THROUGH A FADING EYE; and Megan in the comedy series C’EST LA VIE. Rachel is also co-executive producer of FREUD’S LAST SESSION starring Anthony Hopkins, and she is currently developing a supernatural thriller based in Minnesota. Rachel is enormously grateful to her husband, Austin, children Elora, Emery, and Ezra, and her parents, Eileen and Steve, for their love and support.
Rachel Damiani
Jennifer
Matt Wall (Charles) has a degree in theater from Saint Olaf College and has studied extensively with Atlantic Theater Company in New York City and Los Angeles. Matt has credits as a director, actor, producer, writer, and teacher in NYC and the Midwest. Recent acting credits include THREE SISTERS/NO SISTERS with Theatre Pro Rata and Craig Johnson's adaptation of THE SEAGULL at Theatre In The Round.
Matt Wall
Charles
Maisy June Wall
Kaylee
Maisy June Wall (Kaylee) Not only is Maisy overjoyed to have had the privilege to join the remarkable cast of ONE IN THE CHAMBER, but she is so proud of her dad Matt for starting his own theater company! Maisy is a sophomore at Open World Learning, and when she's not being Kaylee, you can probably find her singing, baking, reading, watching 80s and 90s movies, and hanging out with the fabulous Gus Nelson (aka Adam). She hopes you enjoy the play and find as much beauty and depth in it as she does.
Gus Nelson
Adam
Gus Nelson (Adam) is a sophomore at Nova Classical Academy. He loves to hang out with friends, learn about history and, of course, act. This is his first professional production, but he has 13 shows and 4 lead roles under his belt! He also enjoys spending time with his awesome co-star Maisy Wall (especially when he's beating her at ping pong.)
Emmaline Greeninger
Ruthie
Emmaline Greeninger is so excited to make her acting debut with Three Saints Theatre! A 4th grader with a big imagination, she loves all things creative - whether she’s attending camp at the MN Children’s Theatre, baking delicious pastries, or crafting her signature paper dragon puppets. Emmaline also enjoys spending time with her family, especially her big brother Marcel and her two beloved cats, Cally and Fluffy.
The Crew
Gini is thrilled to be a part of this fine first production with Three Saints Theater! She’s honored to be assisting her dear friend and master craftsmen Patrick Coyle on this project! She has been acting in the theater and film industry here for the last 40+ years! A few favorites stage productions THE BIG BLUE RIVER, COLLECTED STORIES, DETECTIVE FICTION, OVER THE RIVER, THE LAST ROMANCE, BUS STOP & THE CURIOUS SAVAGE. Her film credits include FARMER OF THE YEAR, THE JUNGLE DRESS, THE GATHERING, BOTTOM OF THE NINTH and OLD EXPLORERS. My deepest thanks to Matt Wall for being our kind devoted & fearless leader on this profound project!
Gini Adams
Assistant Director
Vanessa Miles has over 25 years experience in film, television & theater, primarily as a production designer & set decorator, working on a broad range of projects from small Midwest indie films, on up to Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT. She's lived and worked in Chicago and LA, at times, and as far away as New Zealand, but calls Minneapolis her home. Vanessa previously worked with Matt Wall & Patrick Coyle on the play THE BIG BLUE SEA as well 3 of Patrick's previous films.
Vanessa Miles
Set Design
Jeffrey Sherman
Set Design
Jeff is happy to be working with Patrick Coyle again on a second foray into live theatre after many years away from the medium. Jeff studied Theatre and Dance at the University of Minnesota, focused mainly on sound, lighting, and multimedia design for performance. He went on to be Technical Director for the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater for a time before shifting to event technologies, film, and installation art. Jeff currently works as the Exhibitions Media Specialist at the Walker Art Center, as well as volunteering as a board member/ Treasurer for the Art Shanty Projects, and as part of the collaborative at Nanotako Studios.
Katharine Horowitz
Sound Design
Katharine Horowitz is a sound designer, composer and teaching artist in Minneapolis, MN. She has designed critically-acclaimed and award-winning shows for the Guthrie Theater, Children's Theatre Company, Jungle Theatre, Theatre Latté Da, History Theatre, Gremlin Theatre, Theater Mu, Park Square Theatre, Pillsbury House Theatre Creede Repertory Theatre and many others. Katharine is a 2017 McKnight Theatre Artist Fellow at the Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis. www.katsound.com
Bailey Fenn is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Design and Technology MFA program. Her University sound designs include THE FERRYMAN (2025), WITCH (2025), FUCKING A (2024), UNCLE VANYA (2023), DESCRIBE THE NIGHT (2023), and TROILUS AND CRESSIDA (2023). Beyond the university, Bailey has contributed her skills as a sound designer and engineer on various projects. Notably, she designed sound for LOG KYA KAHENGE at Lyric Arts in collaboration with Exposed Brick Theatre Co. and SAATH. She has served as a sound engineer for multiple productions at the Capri Theatre. Bailey is also the Sound and Media Supervisor for the Great River Shakespeare Festival. Upcoming projects include A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS at Lyric Arts.
Bailey Fenn
Sound Design Associate
Lily Turner is the Programs Director for Three Rivers Fibershed, and has served as Costume Designer on RED at the Lakeshore Players Theater, HENRY V at Jackdonkey Productions, ROMEO AND JULIET at Lakeville High School and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and EURYDICE at Park High School. She was also Assistant Costume Designer for THE EFFECT at Jungle Theater, THREE SISTERS/NO SISTERS at Theater Pro Rata, and SICKLE at Theater Novi Most. Upcoming projects include ANNIE at the Lakeshore Players Theater, AN OCEAN AWAY at Theater Novi Most, and A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD for Vista Productions. She has a B.A. in Fashion & Costume Design from Macalester College and completed a year-long study of Fashion Design at the Paris College of Art. https://www.lilyturner.com/
Lily Turner
Costume Design
Tracy V. Joe
Lighting Design
Tracy is a local freelance lighting designer and electrician in the Twin Cities with experience in theatre, opera, dance and music. She graduated from UW- La Crosse with a degree in Theatre Design. Previous companies include The Hive Collaborative, Lakeshore Players, Walking Shadow, Park Square, UW - La Crosse, Des Moines Metro Opera (Electrician), and currently Chanhassen Dinner Theatre (Electrician).
Bobbie Smith
Props Design
Bobbie Smith (Props Designer) is happy to be designing his first production with Three Saints Theater. He just finished COME BACK LITTLE SHEBA with Dark and Stormy Productions and his fifth show with Walking Shadow Theater, MAE WEST AND THE TRIAL OF SEX. He also recently designed the acclaimed show AN ACT OF GOD at Six Points Theater, as well as his 24th show, LETTICE AND LOVAGE at Theater in the Round this spring. He has also designed props for Tedious Brief Productions, Grey Space Theater, MN Fringe, and Promised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake City. He has a Degree in Radio and TV Broadcasting.
Melissa Simmons
Stage Manager
Melissa is thrilled to be a part of Three Saints Theater's inaugural production. As an educator, Melissa began teaching Speech and Theatre at Providence Academy in 2002. After producing over 100 shows during her 20 years as PA's Director she switched roles in 2022 and began working one-on-one with students as the Upper School Learning Specialist. Twin Cities Credits include Stage Manager: DEFIBRILLATOR (MN Fringe), CINDERELLA (Faith Community Theatre); Director: A GERTRUDE STEIN CHRISTMAS, ALIENS WITH EXTRAORDINARY SKILLS, THE LAST GAME (Theatre Unbound). Melissa lives in Crystal with her husband Marc and their two cats, Peanut Butter and Butter Scotch.
David Batcher
Graphics & Web design
David Batcher is a freelance graphic and web designer based in Minneapolis. He is also co-author, with Amber Hunt, of New York Times bestseller THE KENNEDY WIVES: TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY IN AMERICA’S MOST PUBLIC FAMILY. You can view his design work at davidbatcher.com
Assistant Stage Manager: Jeni Long