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DUCK HARBOR ALL ACCESS
Duck Harbor airs live on Tuesdays at 8pm EDT from June 1- August 17, 2021. When it’s time to tune in, just click the link below!
MEET THE CAST
Deidra LaWan Starnes
Deidra LaWan Starnes (Wendy), Associate Artistic Director at 1st Stage, is a theatre educator, performer, and director throughout the DMV. Her 1st Stage acting credits include The Member of the Wedding and The Good Counselor. Other regional credits include The Amen Corner, Amadeus, Milk Like Sugar, The Gospel of Lovingkindness, Julius Caesar, Invisible Man (Helen Hayes Award Most Outstanding Ensemble), Intimate Apparel (Helen Hayes Award), A Raisin in the Sun, I Have before Me a Remarkable Document…., Two Trains Running, Spunk, Twelve Days of Christmas, Charlotte’s Web, Passing Strange, In the Red and Brown Water, Radio Golf, King Lear, Doubt, and for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf, directed by Ntozake Shange. Film credits include Chasing Refuge, Nocturnal Agony, and Ladder 49. Directing credits include A Civil War Christmas and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Helen Hayes Nomination for Most Outstanding Production), for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf (Theatre Alliance), Street Life and The Name Game (DC Theatre Festival), Soul Collector (Port City Playhouse), Once on This Island, Jr. and 101 Dalmatians (The Theatre Lab Summer Musical Camp for Tweens). Her ten-minute play The Three Amigos was presented at African Continuum’s Blaze of Horns II Play Reading Festival. She holds a BA in Theatre from the University of Maryland, an MFA in Drama from the University of Connecticut, and an MA in Producing Film, TV, and Video from American University. She is currently an adjunct professor at Bowie State University.
Geoffrey Rivas
Geoffrey Rivas (Mac), a native Californian, graduated from UCLA with a Master of Fine Arts Degree with a concentration on acting. He has received numerous nominations for his stage work and is a founding member of The Latino Theater Company. The company, under the Artistic Direction of Jose Luis Valenzuela, has been producing award-winning Latino theater nationally for 30 years. Film credits include Under the Tuscan Sun, Dragonfly, Luminarias, La Bamba, Born In East L.A., Pow Wow Highway, Bound By Honor, Above Suspicion, and Foto Novelas for PBS, for which he won an ALMA Award in 1998. A highlight of Geoff's prolific career on television was 9 years as Detective Vega on the original series, CSI (CBS). His directorial debut, Jozanne Marie’s solo show, Beautiful - for which Jozanne won a NAACP award for best actress - drew much praise and favorable reviews as did his latest show, Home starring Nancy MA. Latina Christmas Special was further developed under his direction and is widely considered to be the longest-running and most successful show ever presented by the Latino Theater Company.
PREVIOUS EPISODES
Episode #1- It's finally here! DUCK HARBOR premiered last night (June 1) and swept us off our feet. We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17.
Duck Harbor, Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #2- DUCK HARBOR episode two is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17.
Duck Harbor , Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis , Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews , Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas , Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #3- DUCK HARBOR episode three is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17.
Duck Harbor , Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis , Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews , Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas , Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #5- DUCK HARBOR episode five is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17.
Duck Harbor, Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell Videography.
Episodse #7 - DUCK HARBOR episode seven is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17. Duck Harbor, Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #9- DUCK HARBOR episode nine is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17. Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #11- DUCK HARBOR episode eleven is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17. Duck Harbor , Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis , Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews , Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas , Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Watch the special Duck Harbor afterparty, where our cast got to really meet each other for the very first time!
You can register today for the All Access pass to watch the full Duck Harbor series at www.1ststage.org!
Episode #4- DUCK HARBOR episode four is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17.
Duck Harbor , Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #6 - DUCK HARBOR episode six is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17.
Duck Harbor, Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #8- DUCK HARBOR episode eight is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17. Duck Harbor, Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis, Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews, Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas, Video and media by Evin Howell, Videography
Episode #10- DUCK HARBOR episode ten is now available! We can't wait to see what happens next! Episodes air every Tuesday at 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT until August 17. Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis , Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews , Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas , Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
Episode #12- DUCK HARBOR episode twelve is now available! Duck Harbor , Written by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis , Directed by Alex Levy, Assistant Directed by Rashaud Matthews , Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas , Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
BONUS CONTENT
Performers Geoffrey Rivas and Deidra LaWan Starnes discuss the amazing Duck Harbor series as it prepares to end this week.
Performers Geoffrey Rivas and Deidra LaWan Starnes discuss the emotional stakes from episode 10 and how they are preparing for next week!
Following date night, performers Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas talk about what they've learned and what they are excited for next.
The creative team discusses what's next for Duck Harbor! Hear from writers Bob Batrlett and E.M. Lewis.
All Access #16
Performers Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas talk about "date night" and preparing for what's next.
The creative team discusses the amazing Duck Harbor series as it prepares to end.
Writers E.M. Lewis and Bob Bartlett talk with Director, Alex Levy about last week's emotional episode.
Date night is done, so what's next for Mac and Wendy? Hear from writers E.M. Lewis and Bob Bartlett about what we can expect.
Performers Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas discuss their characters and what's next for Wendy and Mac.
All Access #15
Alex and the team break down the "date night episode" and talk about what's next for Wendy and Mac!
All Access #14
Mac and Wendy really hit it off last week. Hear from Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas about the challenges and excitement of Episode 6!
All Access #13
The creative team is back at it preparing for date night with Mac and Wendy! Hear from them about what they’ve learned and what's next!
All Access #12
Hear from Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas about the continued evolution of their characters, Mac and Wendy!
All Access #11
The writing team is back at it! Learn about what's next in this new interview with Alex Levy, Bob Bartlett, and E.M. Lewis.
All Access #10
Episode #4 broke form more than usual. Hear from the performers about last week's unique episode.
All Access #9
What's next for Mac and Wendy? Find out from our creative team in this brand new video!
All Access #8
What's next for Mac and Wendy? Alex Levy chats with writers E.M. Lewis and Bob Bartlett about last week's revelations.
All Access #7
Following episode #3, Alex Levy leads this conversation with performers Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas.
All Access #6
A CHAT WITH THE PERFORMERS! How are our intrepid cast members feeling about this incredible show after Episode Two? Alex Levy leads this conversation with performers Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas.
All Access #5
Duck Harbor is well underway! How is the creative team feeling about the progress of the show, about the story as it unfolds and about the process of creating something this immersive and unique? Director Alex Levy leads a discussion with playwrights Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis!
All Access #4
MEET THE PERFORMERS! Now that our cast has finally been revealed, hear from them about what its like rehearsing a play without knowing your scene partner! Director, Alex Levy leads this conversation with performers Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas.
All Access #3
The first episode is written and the cast has the pages! Hear from the creative team about how they are setting themselves and the performers up for success on this wild ride!
All Access Video #2
The creative team discusses how casting the show (the performers' identities are still a secret until opening night!) has impacted their process and where they will go from here!
All Access Video #1
Artistic Director and DUCK HARBOR Director, Alex Levy sits in conversation with writers E.M. Lewis and Bob Bartlett to discuss how DUCK HARBOR came to be and how it will evolve from week-to-week.