Flights with Fenix | FenixTheatre - Portland Maine free Shakespeare on Mackworth Island

We’ve been cooking up our October 🐦‍🔥Flights with Fenix! 🐦‍🔥

Are We Worthy? Theater Collaborative and Flights with Fenix will present Shakespeare’s TITUS ANDRONICUS on Mackworth Island, directed by Ronan Hope Riordan and assistant directed by Maya Williams. This production aims to highlight the complex relationships present in inter-generational cycles through a surrealist lens, including elements of immersive theater, mask work, and puppetry.

We promise you won’t want to miss this one. Mark your calendars to join us for 4 indoor/outdoor roving performances on October 11, 17, and 18, 2026!

ONLY 4 PERFORMANCES!

Sunday October 11 at 4:00pm

Saturday October 17 at 12:30pm & 4:00pm

Sunday October 18 at 4:00pm

RESERVE FREE TICKETS

PARKING
There is ample free parking up at the Baxter School Gymnasium location.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR
This production starts indoors and, weather permitting, moves outdoors to the pavillion.

SEATING
Chairs will be provided at both locations.

RUN TIME
The show runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

ACCESSIBILITY

For questions about Accessibility, or to request additional accommodations, please email info@fenixtheatre.com.

COST

FREE! Our suggested donation is $25/person.

To reduce cost barriers for our community members, we operate on a donate-what-you-can model rather than charging a ticket fee. But free theater is not free to produce, and we pay our artists for their time and talent.

We gratefully accept cash/check/Venmo donations at the venue on the night of the show, or you can donate online at any time using the button below- add a note "FWF TITUS" if possible. Thank you for your support!

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TITUS Cast Crew

Meet the Cast
in order of appearance

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PAUL FIDALGO (he/they) as Saturninus, Nurse | Are We Worthy? Co-founder, Producer

Paul is an actor, musician, and writer who last performed with Fenix as Jaques and Duke Frederick in As You Like It; as Boyet, Holofernes, and Longaville in Love’s Labor’s Lost; as Sir Andrew in Twelfth Night; as well as King Duncan in Macbeth and the Duke of York in Richard II for Fenix’s play-in-a-day Flights with Fenix adventures. Quite often, Fenix also lets Paul write songs and direct music. At Schoolhouse Arts, they played Barrymore in I Hate Hamlet, Pirelli in Sweeney Todd, and Eric in The Humans. They frequently get to perform with Portland Stage’s wonderful “Play Me a Story” program, and they have directed nine productions for the UNE Players. A bazillion years ago, Paul spent five years in repertory as an actor, music director, composer, and educator with the American Shakespeare Center in Virginia. Paul is also a vaguely accomplished writer with a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University, which they really aren’t making very good use of, frankly. They are the proud dad of two dangerous and amazing teenage pupae. Find Paul's music under the name "Pav Alexander" on all the streamy-downloady platforms.

CONNOR HALL (he/him) as Bassianus/Aemilius

Connor is incredibly grateful to be working with this new and innovative theatre collective on such a layered Shakespeare piece. A Maine-based actor, he has recently appeared in productions with Good Theater, Fenix Theatre, and Biddeford City Theater. He hopes you enjoy the show!

MIRIAM "MYRI" UDUEBOR (they/them & she/her) as Marcus Andronicus

Miriam “Myri” Uduebor is a Black Nigerian American queer artist, learner, and healer who loves the energy, creative expression, and healing power of performing arts. Traveling from Karankawa land in the South Texas region, Myri has been living in Wabanaki land for over 7 years and is excited to be a part of more artistic adventures in the Maine community.

OLIVIA NICOLE WINN (she/her) as Titus Andronicus

Olivia Winn is a Connecticut native, NY-based producer, actor, writer, and dancer. A graduate of Northwestern University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, Olivia is passionate about the power of stories to charm, challenge, and change an audience. Previous producing credits include "Pink Flags" (2025), a thriller short starring Raye and Sawyer, (No) Refunds, an immersive play that sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2026, and an upcoming special for PBS. Acting credits include various works at RADA including Hamlet (Ophelia), Coriolanus (Coriolanus), and Cherry Orchard (Dunyasha); she was also an ensemble member in As You Like It with Shakespeare on the Sound. She is thrilled to join the Portland theatre community with this amazing team!

MAYA WILLIAMS (ey/they/she) as Lucious/Young Lucious | Assistant Director, Dramaturgy

Maya Williams is a religious Black multiracial nonbinary suicide survivor who served as Portland, Maine's seventh poet laureate for a 2021-2024 term. Ey co-directed James Ijames' WHITE with Josh Hsu for Mad Horse Theatre Company and assistant directed William Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus for Are We Worthy? and Fenix Theatre. Favorite roles they have played include Lauren in At the Table (Dramatic Repertory Company), Jo in The Legend of Georgia McBride (Mad Horse Theatre Company), and Mx. Melo in Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (Maddy's Theatre). Follow her @emmdubb16 on Instagram and mayawilliamspoet.com

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SARABELL WRIGLEY (she/her) as Tamora | Are We Worthy? Co-founder

Sarabell Wrigley is thrilled that a car ride chat with Ronan turned into this beautiful project and company! Recent Maine credits include At The Table (Dramatic Repertory Company), Eureka Day (Mad Horse Theater), Richard II, Macbeth, As You Like It, Love’s Labour’s Lost (Fenix Theater Co.), Vampire Lesbians of Sodom (Out There Theatre Co.), and A Christmas Carol (Portland Stage). Select costume design credits include The Prom, Footloose, and A Doll’s House Pt. 2 (Berkshire Theatre Critic’s Award Nominee). Up next: Rooted at Portland Stage! Love to D.

CAROLINE CHUNG as Demetrius, Andronici Sons, Goth

Caroline is so grateful to be doing their first Shakespeare with this kind and talented team! Previous credits include Joan in Fun Home, Grace in Annie, & Beth in Little Women, all with The Portland Players. Caroline is a Korean-American artist currently based in the Kennebec Valley. Born and raised in Northern Virginia, they have 10 years worth of training in opera, having sung at The Kennedy Center, Loudoun Lyric Opera, and the BSO. They have a BA from BU (‘22) & work at the local food nonprofit, The Maine Tasting Center. In their free time, they enjoy reading, D&D, making jewelry, trying new foods, & exploring Maine. Special thanks to and love their partner, Will Lindell. It is truly an honor to become pie.

JONAS MAINES (he/him) as Chiron, Quintus/Mutius

Jonas Maines is an Augusta-based actor who has been performing in Central and Southern Maine since 2023. He received his BA in Performing Arts from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2019, and has performed professionally in Austin and Chicago. Jonas has previously performed with Fenix Theatre Company in their productions of As You Like It and Love’s Labor’s Lost. Recent performances include Sebastian in the Camden Shakespeare Festival's production of The Tempest, John Proctor in Lights Up Skowhegan’s production of The Crucible, and as Rick Steadman in Waterville Opera House’s The Nerd.

Jonas currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Maine Arts Academy.

CHRIS SAY (she/her) as Lavinia

Chris Say is excited to be playing Lavinia in this performance of Titus Andronicus. She recently was in the Heart of Duckness show with Fox Bramble Theatre at Portland Stage Studio and is so excited to present a vastly different character on stage! Chris feels privileged to be surrounded by such a diverse cast, each all so remarkably talented and is excited to continue meeting more of the Theatre community here in Maine. As a Young Harris Graduate, Chris feels proud to be able to get on stage as an actress and to show what hard work her college has invested into her. When not performing, Chris is working on her Webtoon or taking a much needed nap. She is very excited to keep swimming forward.

LUCIOUS FINSTON-FOX (he/him) as Aaron

Lucius K. Fox recently graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a BA in theatre. He’s very excited to be doing his first show with the Fenix Theatre and the Are We Worthy? Theatre Collaborative. His previous credits include Mercutio in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Leontes in The Winter’s Tale, Nat in The Birds, and Don/Al in All In The Timing.

Meet the Production Team

Ronan Hope Riordan (they/them) - Director

& Co-Founder of Are We Worthy? Theater Collaborative

Ronan Hope Riordan is a nonbinary creative based in Portland, Maine. Ronan is a cofounder of Are We Worthy? Theater Collaborative with fellow Shakespeare enthusiasts, Paul Fidalgo and Sarabell Wrigley. Ronan has worked with Fenix Theater Company as “Rosalind” in their summer production of As You Like It (2025) and as “Aumerle” in their second play-in-a-day event, Richard II (2026). They have worked behind the scenes for theater companies such as Mad Horse Theatre Company, Portland Theater Festival, The Maine Playwright’s Festival, and Dramatic Repertory Company. Ronan is incredibly grateful to be directing “Flights with Fenix: Titus Andronicus” alongside a cast and crew of artists that are willing to engage deeply and vulnerably with material that attempts to unravel our most hidden fears. They approach classic literature with a lens of creativity, inclusion, and a belief that tradition should not be upheld by statements like “it is what it is,” but rather “it is what it could be.”*
*Brennan Lee Mulligan in Dimension 20’s “Unsleeping City.”

Maya Williams (ey/they/she) - Assistant Director & Dramaturgy

See actor bio above.

Hannah Lowenstein (they/them) - Assistant Stage Manager

This is Hannah’s first time working with Are We Worthy and Fenix, and it has been such a magical time! They want to thank everyone for welcoming them with open arms. Even though they were only apart of this production for the first couple weeks, they had such a blast. Please enjoy the show, and know each person behind this production is one of the kindest most talented humans they’ve ever met! <3 Some past credits include: 33% Joe (Portland Fringe), Baseline (Sarah Lawrence College), 6 Years Old (Sarah Lawrence College), and The Wizard of Oz (The Theatre Project).

Kyrie Ellison (they/them) - Intimacy Coordinator

Kyrie Ellison is a performance maker, Intimacy Director, and Fight Director based in New Hampshire. Their work utilizes the choreographic, through stage combat and movement, to build femme communal spaces & speculative narratives to confront oppressive forms. They’re curious about the stories we tell each other to “just get through it” and how they relate to the fairy tales and tropes made popular by writers. They are passionate about the facilitation of safe spaces for artists, audiences, and creatives to engage with their communities, both locally and globally. Their work has been seen on stage at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Bank of New Hampshire Stage (theatreKAPOW), and Sarah Lawrence College. They’re thrilled to be working with theatreKAPOW on another performance. Currently, they work as the Associate Director of Theatre at New Hampton School. Past credits include POTUS (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Little Shop of Horrors (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Every Brilliant Thing (theatreKAPOW), Witch (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), The Thanksgiving Play (theatreKAPOW), Sweeney Todd (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Tiny Beautiful Things (theatreKAPOW), Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), Mr. Wolf (theatreKAPOW), Breadcrumbs (theatreKAPOW), Weekend Warrior (Sarah Lawrence College), Athena (Sarah Lawrence College), Small Mouth Sounds (Sarah Lawrence College), Spring Awakening (Russell Sage College) & Cabaret (Russell Sage College). www.ellisonarts.com

Josie Colt (she/they) - Shadow Puppet Designer

I am a multidisciplinary artist and community arts organizer living in Portland, Maine. I have been working with an overhead projector, paper and cardboard for the last three years, bringing shadow puppetry to live theater, film, and installation. I have a background in storytelling, comics and animation and am excited to keep merging these mediums with puppetry. When I’m not making art I like to hold spaces for community art making with Portland Drawing Group and Portraits as You Pass. It is my hope that my work may inspire something in our imaginations, invite a spirit of play, and lend comfort in the shared magical weirdness of being alive.

Kristina Skillin (she/they) - Costume Designer

Kristina Skillin is excited to serve as costume designer in this inaugural Are We Worthy production. Her twenty years of experience in theatrical costuming has included community theatre, off-Broadway productions, feature length films, historic installations, and teaching costume concepts to young designers. She earned an MSc in archaeology from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland—an experience which has only deepened her interest and love of historic clothing. She is also the Executive Director and co-founder of the Museum of Beadwork right here in Portland on Forest Ave. Drop by and see a world of artwork you never knew existed! Learn more at museumofbeadwork.org

Allison A. Johnston (she/her) - Set Designer

Allison is a social impact consultant and figure skating coach/choreographer in southern Maine. When not on the ice, she loves to be involved in theatre as much as possible (although, stay tuned for an ice theatre project!). She's been a part of the PortFringe committee for the past four years, has taught at Stages Youth Theater, and recently joined the board of Lyric Music Theater. With a lot of Allison's background coming from the world of sports + community organizing, she's been diving the work and curiosity of bringing tools and models from those experiences to the performing arts community, especially through the still-evolving PortFringe FC. More practically, though, Allison has loved getting more involved in set design and the opportunity the role provides to participate in theater collaboratively and to enhance the accessibility and wonder of performances!

Where to find us

TITUS ANDRONICUS performs at Mackworth Island, beyond the gates by the Baxter School for the Deaf.
Follow signs to the GYMNASIUM.
It is accessible by public transit bus then a significant walk over the bridge; there is ample free parking in the Baxter School for the Deaf parking lots.
More info coming soon.

The show starts at the gymnasium.

Click the red icon or this link for exact coordinates.

Special Thanks

Governor Baxter School for the Deaf

at Mackworth Island

Kat Moraros Photography

Luke Myers

Portland Ovations

Mad Horse Theater Company

Flights with Fenix Production History

RICHARD II: A PLAY IN A DAY directed by Michael Dix Thomas at The Hill Arts, May 17, 2026
MACBETH: A PLAY IN A DAY directed by Michael Dix Thomas at The Hill Arts, Nov. 2, 2025

Our 2026 season is generously supported by:

and David Lee Vincent

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Meet the Cast in order of appearance