Jon Ferreira
Writer, Director, & Designer
Production Photos
The Petition (2019)
The Petition by Cliff Odle
The Old State House (Boston, MA)
Director/ Designer/ Producer: Jon Ferreira
Stage Managers: Amberly Soto & Raven Bouvier
Hair/ Wigs: Rachel Padula
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Cast
Prince Hall / Samuel Adams/ Boston - Stephen Sampson
Dr. Joseph Warren/ Governor Hutchinson/ Governor Gage - Alex Jacobs
Prince Hall / Samuel Adams/ Boston - Malik Mitchell
Dr. Joseph Warren/ Governor Hutchinson/ Governor Gage - Patrick Conaway
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Always...Patsy Cline (2012)​
Always...Patsy Cline by Ted Swindley
Penobscot Theatre Company (Bangor, Maine)
Director/ Sound Designer: Jon Ferreira
Musical Director: Colin Graebert
Stage Manager: Meredith Perry
Costume/Hair Designer: Rebecca Wright
Set Designer: Chez Cherry
Lighting Designer: Gregg Carville
Choreography: Stevie Dunham
ALL PHOTOS: MICHAEL WESTON
Cast
Patsy - Laura Hodos*
Louise - Julie Lisnet
Band
Piano - Colin Graebert
Pedal Steel - Dave O'Brian
Bass - Gaylen Smith
Guitar - John Burlock
Drums - Thomas V. Libby
Fiddle - Max Silverman
 *Member of Actor's Equity Association

Photo: Michael Weston

Photos: Michael Weston

Photos: Michael Weston

Photos: Michael Weston

Patsy - Laura Hodos* Louise - Julie Lisnet *Member of Actor's Equity Association  Band Piano - Colin Graebert Pedal Steel - Dave O'Brian Bass - Gaylen Smith Guitar - John Burlock Drums - Thomas V. Libby Fiddle - Max Silverman Photos: Michael Weston

Julie Lisnet as Louise Laura Hodos as Patsy Photos: Michael Weston
Les Liaisons Dangereuse (2010)​
Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton
Illinois State University ~ Center for the Performing Arts
Director: Jon Ferreira
Stage Manager: Daniel D Drake
Costume Designer: Lauren Lowell
Hair/ Makeup Design: Tina Godziszewski
Set Designer: Alex K
Lighting Designer: Cassie Mings
Sound Designer: Jason Tucholke
Movement / Fights: Paul Dennhardt
ALL PHOTOS: PETE GUITHER

Antonio Zhiurinskas as Azolan and Josh Innerst as Valmont Photo: Pete Guither

Josh Innerst as Valmont and Jessie Dean as Merteuil Photo: Pete Guither

Josh Innerst as Valmont, Jessie Dean as Merteuil, and Colleen Longo as Madame Volanges Photo: Pete Guither

Colleen Longo as Madame Volanges Photo: Pete Guither

Jessie Dean as Merteuil Photo: Pete Guither

Josh Innerst as Valmont and Hannah Brown as Emile Photo: Pete Guither
Macbeth (2010)​
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Illinois State University ~ Westhoff Theatre
Director: Jon Ferreira
Stage Manager: Carrington Konow
Costume Designer: Lauren Roark
Set Designer: Julie Zajac
Lighting Designer: JM Montecalvo
Sound Designer: Brandon Lettow
Movement / Fights: Paul Dennhardt
ALL PHOTOS: PETE GUITHER

Josh Innerst as Macbeth and Ken Mooney as Banquo Photo: Pete Guither

Josh Razavi as King Duncan Photo: Pete Guither

Raquel (Rangel) Medina, Jackie Trabilsy, and Kristina Reyes as the Three Witches Photo: Pete Guither

Clayton Joyner as Lady Macduff, Frank Huber as Murderer #1, and Nicole Zare as Young Macduff Photo: Pete Guither


A Perfect Wedding (2009)​
A Perfect Wedding by Charles Mee
Illinois State University ~ Westhoff Theatre
Director: Jon Ferreira
Stage Manager: Carrington Konow
Costume Designer: kClare Kemock
Set Designer: Adam Spencer
Lighting Designer: Marly Wooster
Sound Designer: Sarah Putts
Choreographers: Brittney Smith, Emilie Sharboneau, Pam Walden
Movement / Fights: Paul Dennhardt
ALL PHOTOS: PETE GUITHER

Kristina Reyes as Maria Photo: Pete Guither

Amanda Roeder as Meridee Photo: Pete Guither

Max Ganet as James, Ware Carlton-Ford as Amadou, Jeff Rubin as Edmund, and Kurt Proepper as Frank. Photo: Pete Guither

Fania Bourn as Djamila and Anthony Ballweg as Heiner Photo: Pete Guither

The Entire Cast: Amanda Roeder, Melissa Imbrogno, Matthew Bausone, Kristina Reyes, Kurt Proepper, Caty Gordon, Max Ganet, Jeff Rubin, Dave Gonzalez, Ware Carlton-Ford, Nico Perez-Jandrich, Fania Bourn, Bill Daniel, Mike Graf, David Robertson, Anthony Ballweg, Tommy Nolan, Ryan Simpson, Rachel Griesinger, and Brianne Hornback. Photo: Pete Guither

Kristina Reyes as Maria Photo: Pete Guither
Blackbird (2009)​


Froggy (Emily Nichelson) Photos: Pete Geither

Baylis (Gabe Trulson) Photos: Pete Guither

Baylis (Gabe Trulson) plays Froggy's (Emily Nichelson) arm like a guitar. Photos: Pete Guither

Froggy (Emily Nichelson) Photos: Pete Geither
Blackbird by Adam Rapp
Illinois State University
Director: Jon Ferreira
Costume Designer: Mary Czech
Set Designer: Jon Ferreira
Lighting Designer: Malina Phillips
Sound Designer: Isaac Mandel
Choreographer: Katrina May Harjung
Photos: Pete Guither

Jon Ferreira and the cast of Blackbird (Gabriel Trulson and Emily Nichelson) with the playwright, Adam Rapp. Rapp was a guest of Ferreira at the Illinois State University campus, where he participated in forums, interviews, master classes, and a screening of his film version of Blackbird (2009).
(Photo: Pete Guither)
Oddville: An Evening of Nu-Vaudeville (2008)​

Oddville:
The Nu-Vaudville
Directed by
Jon Ferreira
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Starring: Amanda Palmer from The Dresden Dolls, Red Peters from The Howard Stern Show, Titler, and many more stars! ​
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Amanda Palmer sings the song 'Creep' by Radiohead using her Ukulele "Oddville: The Nu Vaudville" Emerson Majestic Theatre (Boston, MA) Directed by Jon Ferreira

Comedian Red Peters shares some jokes with Comic-Singer Titler "Oddville: The Nu Vaudville" Emerson Majestic Theatre (Boston, MA) Directed by Jon Ferreira

Red Peters sings his song 'When I Jerk Off' "Oddville: The Nu Vaudville" Emerson Majestic Theatre (Boston, MA) Directed by Jon Ferreira

Amanda Palmer sings the song 'Creep' by Radiohead using her Ukulele "Oddville: The Nu Vaudville" Emerson Majestic Theatre (Boston, MA) Directed by Jon Ferreira
Oddville TV Spot: Promotional Trailer for Future Markets on Nationwide Tour​
The Tempest (2006)​


The Tempest (2006) Robin Rapaport, Jen Picci, Eliza (Lay) Ryan, Erika Shumate, Dorothy Eagle Photo: Jon Ferreira

The Tempest (2006) Jason Beals (Prospero) and Eliza (Lay) Ryan (Ariel) Photographer: Jon Ferreira

Curt Klump as Caliban, Emily Evans as Miranda, and Jason Beals as Prospero Photo: Jon Ferreira

The Tempest (2006) Robin Rapaport, Jen Picci, Eliza (Lay) Ryan, Erika Shumate, Dorothy Eagle Photo: Jon Ferreira
The Tempest by William Shakespeare
11:11 Theatre Company (Boston, MA)
Director: Jon Ferreira
Costume Designer: Melanie Gillis
Set Designer: Curt Klump
Lighting Designer: Annie Croner
Choreographer: Lisa Palumbo
Stage Manager: Katie Toohil
Musical Director / Pianist: Dawson Hill
Percussion: Chris Montecalvo
​Selected Acting Roles (1982 - 2008)

Pictured: Elissa Macdonald and Jon Ferreira "Valhalla" by Paul Rudnick Zeitgeist Stage Directed by David Miller Photo: David Miller

Pictured: David Blais and Jon Ferreira "Luv" by Murray Schisgal Acadia Repertory Theatre Directed by Ken Stack Photo: Ken Stack

My favorite role to date! ;-)

Pictured: Elissa Macdonald and Jon Ferreira "Valhalla" by Paul Rudnick Zeitgeist Stage Directed by David Miller Photo: David Miller