The Reviews Are In

“It won’t take an act of God to see this show get extended, if possible - just word of mouth about how good Roustabout’s production is and how great Ginn is as the uncomfortably direct Mother of all that is.” - Milo Shapiro, Stage and Cinema

“An Act of God’ comically brings deity down to earth” - Pam Kragen, The San Diego Union-Tribune

“Ginn’s perfect in the immaculate white of a God who riffs, rants, dives and dances…” - David Coddon, Stage West

“Gleefully cheeky, occasionally philosophical, and consistently funny… reminding us that sometimes the best way to grapple with life’s biggest questions is through laughter together.” - ErinMarie Reiter, BroadwayWorld

In the Press

Vanguard Culture

“This spring, it is an answer to a prayer that The Roustabouts Theatre Co is staging An Act of God.”  - Kristen Nevarez Schweizer

BUZZ: What San Diego Theater Lost, What We Kept, and the Script That Fills the Gap

San Diegoville

“San Diego theatergoers looking for something smart, fearless, and genuinely funny this spring may want to look heavenward.”

God Takes The Stage In San Diego: The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Brings ‘An Act of God’ To Scripps Ranch Theatre

Sam Ginn

God

Samantha Ginn is an actor, director, writer, and inclusion specialist.  The last Roustabouts production Sam was featured in was, Hand to God.  Sam has also loved being a part of Comedy Smackdowns and staged readings with The Roustabouts Theatre Co (Twelve Angry Men, Ripcord, and The Odd Couple).  She has been in over 50 productions across stages in San Diego and has won a Craig Noel Award for Best Featured Performance for Hickorydickory (Moxie Theatre).  One of her favorite performances was She-Rantulas From Outer Space in 3D! which Phil Johnson co-wrote and starred in. Taking that show to the New York Fringe Festival is still one of her happiest memories. 

Devon Wayde

Archangel Michael

Devyn has been acting in San Diego professionally since 2016. They have worked in theaters all over the city and recently made their debut with The Old Globe when they performed one night in Gloria Calderón Kellett’s, One of the Good Ones (Marcos u/s). Devyn is delighted to be returning with The Roustabouts Theatre Co. for another heavenly tale-last seen as Timmy in Hand to God! Especially so because this will be their premiere performance at Scripps Ranch Theatre. Other San Diego credits include: Ripped (Loud Fridge), Admissions (OnStage Playhouse), Sheepdog (OnStage Playhouse), A Bright New Boise (OnStage Playhouse), Monsters of the American Cinema (SD Fringe). Devyn would like to thank their family, given or found, and their incredible partner. 

AJ Knox

Archangel Gabriel

AJ Knox is an award-winning director, writer, actor, illustrator, and designer originally from San Diego. Currently he serves as Associate Creative Director at Raindrop Agency, where he writes (and occasionally stars in) commercials for everything from butt wipes to cat litter. Prior acting credits include: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then Some) (Carlsbad Playreaders); The Thanksgiving Play, Doubt: A Parable, Around the World in 80 Days, The 1940s Radio Hour (New Village Arts); Directing: The 39 Steps, Singin’ in the Rain, Murder for Two, Little Shop of Horrors, The Servant of Two Masters (co-adapted with Samantha Ginn), and Avenue Q (SDTCC Nominee) (New Village Arts). Thanks to Phil and Sam for this opportunity, and big love to Jenna and Lincoln (my favorite little devils). IG: @ajknoxcreative

David Javerbaum

Playwright

David Javerbaum is a celebrated playwright, author, and 13-time Emmy Award winner known for his razor-sharp wit and satirical brilliance. A former head writer and executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Javerbaum brought his comedic voice to the stage with the hit Broadway play An Act of God, starring Jim Parsons. With a background in both television and theater, his work seamlessly blends humor, intellect, and cultural commentary. Javerbaum’s unique ability to tackle big ideas with irreverence and insight has made him a standout voice in modern comedy and an influential force in both scripted and unscripted storytelling.

Phil Johnson

Director

Phil Johnson is the Artistic Director and co-founder of The Roustabouts Theatre Co. His directing credits for the company include his recent Critics Circle Craig Noel nomination for Master Class,  as well as Looped, Hand to God, Savoyard Murders and numerous staged readings. A two-time San Diego Critics Circle Craig Noel Award winner, Johnson has appeared in the Broadway and touring companies of Les Miserables, Sunset Boulevard and Miss Saigon.

Cassidy Noblejas Bartolomei

Assistant Director

Cassidy is excited to expand her role with The Roustabouts Theatre Company as Assistant Director for An Act of God. She has directed the short film FRANKIE and is thrilled to continue growing her work in theatre alongside a wonderful company of artists. Her producing work includes the San Diego Halloween Film Festival, the Hi-Desert Comedy Campout, and the Makers & Muses series.

Luke Harvey Jacobs

Choreographer

Last seen in 2018 for the Anyone Can Whistle Gala Concert. Select Choreography credits: A Gentleman’s Guide… (NCRT), The Rocky Horror Show and La Cage aux Folles (Cygnet), Jekyll & Hyde and Sister Act (SDMT), The Wedding Singer (Moonlight). Recent onstage credits:  Balaga in ...Great Comet... at Cygnet, Tom Wingfield in The Glass Menagerie and Lady Enid/Nicodemus in The Mystery of Irma Vep, both at Diversionary. Luke has been seen onstage in several many shows all over San Diego including Cygnet, SDMT, The Old Globe, Moonlight, Lamb’s, and NCRT. Luke holds his BFA in Musical Theatre from CSU, Fullerton. @lhj.thtr on IG

Tim Botsko

Dramaturg

Tim has been allowed to practice his avocation as a dramaturg on five previous Roustabouts Theater productions, most recently Master Class (The Roustabouts Theatre, Co with Scripps Ranch Theatre).  Much thanks to the founders of The Roustabouts for giving me this opportunity and to be part of such an inventive company.

David Kievit

Scenic & Lighting Designer



This is David’s second production with The Roustabouts Theatre Co, after designing lights for Master Class. He taught theatre arts and was the resident designer at NYU, Brookdale Community College, NJ; The Masters School, NY; Grossmont College,El Cajon, CA; and The Taft School, CT. Representative local design credits include: Glass Menagerie and Little Shop of Horrors (Grossmont); La Pastorela (The Old Globe); Westside Story and Wizard of OZ (CCT); Pinocchio (SD Jr.); Matilda and Sound of Music (J Co. La Jolla); and Flaming Idiots (NYC; Taft; and Lamplighter’s).

Dawn Fuller-Korinek

Costume Designer

Dawn is delighted to be working with Phil Johnson again. She joined his team this past fall on the outstanding production of Master Class.  Dawn has costumed several performances at SRT such as Mary’s Wedding, Lost in Yonkers, And Neither Have I Wings to Fly, She Loves Me, Fleming, For Better, Accomplice, and Out on a Limb 2017. For Oceanside Theater Company; Same Time Next Year and Red. Dawn has procured and designed costumes for over 142 productions; consisting of a wide range of professional, academia and dance theater performances.  Prior to becoming a costumer, she was a menswear designer. She is an alumna of FIT, NYC.

Ted Leib

Sound Designer

Sound design: Donna Orbits The Moon, Master Class, Kimberly Akimbo, White, Fully Committed, Stew, Chapatti, Lucky Stiff, The Outsider, Vanya & Sasha, Good People, The Liar, Five Course Love, Sleuth and others (SRT); Man of La Mancha, Christmas Carol: A Radio Play, Picnic, Boeing, Boeing, The Boys Next Door, A Year With Frog & Toad, Lost In Yonkers, and others (OTC); Day of Absence (Common Ground at the Old Globe). Projection design: Donna Orbits The Moon, Master Class, Kimberly Akimbo, Neat (SRT); Man of La Mancha, Sweet Charity and others (OTC); Christmas Carol: A Radio Play (OTC & SRT).  Ted is also a producer, director (most recently: Kimberly Akimbo) and actor.

Jessamyn Foster

Stage Manager

Jessamyn has a BFA in Stage Management from Boston University and a MA in Arts Administration from University of Kentucky. Her credits in San Diego include No Way Back, Roosevelt: Charge The Bear (Roustabouts), Tiny Beautiful Things, The 39 Steps (SRT), Sapience, Fade, The Diary of Anne Frank, Ironbound, The Kid Thing, Crumbs from the Table of Joy, The (curious case of) Watson Intelligence (MOXIE), The Lightning Thief, Something Rotten (TYP), Bring it On!, The Arsonists (SWC), and Brooklyn! (Leigh Scarritt Productions). She is currently the Associate Director of  Production & Operations for the San Diego Youth Symphony.