Directed by Patrick Kibbie
with Assistant Director Sophia Van Nederveen
In the dim, charged space of a rehearsal room...
Two strangers collide in a battle of wit and will, where performance blurs into reality and control shifts with every line. What begins as a simple audition spirals into a seductive game of power, desire, and domination.
This provocative exploration of identity and authority unravels the dynamic between a playwright and his unexpected actress, revealing how easily roles can be reversed.
Part psychological drama, part darkly playful seduction, Venus in Fur centers the dangerous allure of surrender and control.
Power… Desire… Control
Directed by
Patrick Kibbie
Patrick C. Kibbie is a director and stage actor from Salt Lake City, Utah. After a successful career in communications, Patrick decided to follow his passion for acting and directing, graduating from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing and from East 15 Acting School in London with an MFA in Theatre Directing. Patrick is a dedicated proponent of the arts, who has directed and performed in productions throughout his career. Patrick has directed and performed in theaters across Utah, England, and beyond. Some of his favorite productions he has directed are Lysistrata, The Laramie Project, and Puffs. Some of his favorite roles he has performed in include: Michael in Dancing at Lughnasa, Tartuffe in Tartuffe, and the Pastor in 9 Circles. He is thrilled you could join us for tonight’s performance and your support of the performing arts in Utah.
with Assistant director
Sophia Van Nederveen
Sophia Van Nederveen is delighted to return to Voodoo Theatre Company as an Assistant Director. Recent favorite credits include costuming for Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike, as well as playing Danny in The Antipodes both at Voodoo Theatre Co, Pony in Realistic Jones with Wasatch Theatre Co, and Svetlana in Dreamers with Immigrant’s Daughter Theatre Co. She also recently contributed to an Oscar Boyson film starring Jaeden Martell. She has a degree in Criminal Justice and theatre performance from Westminster University and has trained with notable theatre/film alums Susan Stroman, and James Gray.
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Deena Marie Manzanares
as Vanda Jordan
Deena Marie Manzanares is a graduate of the Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in NYC. Training also includes Juilliard and CAP21. A member of Actor’s Equity, local highlights include Arkadina in “The Seagull”, Hedda in “Hedda Gabler” and Hermione in “The Winter’s Tale” all with The Sting & Honey Company. Blanche in “A Streetcar Named Desire” with Radical Hospitality, Tory in “Ass”; The New Play Sounding Series with Pioneer Theatre Company, and in the one-actor show “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” at Kingsbury Hall. Deena Marie has also performed with SLAC, Egyptian Theatre, The Grand, and Pygmalion. By day you can catch her as a TV Host for Utah’s longest running lifestyle show, Good Things Utah on ABC4, and the announcer for the Utah Royals. She was named Best Stage Actor in the City Weekly awards ‘22, ‘23. Vanda has been her dream role since she saw Venus in Fur on Broadway. It’s an honor to fill her boots. IG: @deena_marie
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Jaden D. Richards
as Thomas Novachek
Jaden D. Richards is a Utah-based actor with training from Westminster University and Snow College. Selected stage credits include The Antipodes (Brian), The 39 Steps (Swing), As You Like It (Orlando) and Our Town (George Gibbs). Jaden contributes to the local independent film scene with selected credits including The Basilisk (Casey), Flesh (Xavier), Lost Connections (Liam) and Monday Lasagna (Goon 1).
A special thanks to Voodoo Theatre Company for their commitment to diverse storytelling through the representation of all identities, perspectives, and lived experiences.
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Jack Cobabe
Producer
Jack Cobabe is a Producer, Director, & Actor in Salt Lake City, Utah. Recent credits include producing with Voodoo Theatre Company and the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival. Directorial credits include The Antipodes at Voodoo Theatre Company, The Bacchae for the Classical Greek Theatre Festival, as well as assistant directing The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey and Dance Nation with Voodoo Theatre Company, and The Realistic Joneses with Wasatch Theatre Company. Acting credits include Gross Indecency (Alfred Douglas) with Wasatch Theatre, The Sin of Self Love (Hamlet) with An Other Theater Company, Helen (Theoclymenus) with the Classical Greek Theatre Festival, and The Lady with the Dog (Von Diederitz) at the Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival. He received his BFA in Theatre Performance from Westminster College.
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Ellie Otis
Assistant Producer
Ellie Otis feels so fortunate to be back on Voodoo's production team, this time as a producer, after directing The Moors and performing in The Antipodes last season. She most recently directed The Aliens with Sweetie Pies Only Theatre Co. and performed as Mariella in 1536 with Open Door Productions. Previous producing credits include The Aliens, The Moors, and King Lear (Chronicle Theatre Co.). Check out her next project at @ellie.otis and @spotheatreco on Instagram!
A special thanks to Voodoo Theatre Company for their commitment to diverse storytelling through the representation of all identities, perspectives, and lived experiences.
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Alicia Kondrick
Costume Designer
Alicia is so thrilled and filled with gratitude to be returning to Voodoo. Serving as costume designer with such an incredible team has been an incredible experience. Her recent costuming credits include Grasmere at Voodoo Theatre Company and Emma and Xanadu at West Valley Performing Arts Center.
“I want to thank Patrick for always believing in me and giving the chance to work on shows that allow me to create in a way most shows don’t.”
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Melanie Kamauu
Sound Designer
Melanie is happy to be back working on her fourth show with Voodoo Theatre Company! She previously was the sound designer for The Antipodes, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, and The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey. She also works as Assistant Artistic Director for Vicariously Staged Productions, and she assistant directed and stage managed their last show, Paper Weight. Melanie has a deep love of storytelling and is also an award-winning playwright.
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Austin Ray
Lightning Designer
Austin is excited to be doing another show with Voodoo Theater Company. He is Pursuing a Major in Theatrical Light Design, at Westminster University. Austin has had so much fun working on Venus and Fur and he hopes you enjoy the show!
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Taylynn Rushton
Resident Stage Manager
Taylynn Rushton is so excited to be back with Voodoo! She has been the resident stage manager at Voodoo Theatre Company since 2024. Taylynn has stage managed for different companies across the Salt Lake Valley including Utah Opera (Hansel und Gretel, The Flying Dutchman), The Classical Greek Theatre Festival (Medea, Helen), Westminster University (The Thanksgiving Play, The Doomsday Device), and Sting & Honey (Oleanna). She received her BFA in Production and Design from Westminster University.