Aynsley Bubbico / Peter Porte / Drew Rausch
In Harold Pinter’s
BETRAYAL
21-24
th
aug
at 7PM
Director:
Brendan Pollecutt
Executive producer:
Henrik Molin
Presented at:
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about the show
Step into a world where every glance, every silence, and every note carries weight. Harold Pinter’s Betrayal, the Olivier and Tony Award–winning masterpiece, returns to the stage in a bold, sensorial reinvention that fuses the raw intimacy of live theatre with cinematic design and music.
Musical awakening
For the first time, music becomes a character of its own.
Cinematic Design
A stunning visual experience that transforms the stage into a captivating world.
Directed with precision and daring by Brendan Pollecutt, this modern interpretation breathes new life into Pinter’s haunting love triangle. Featuring a standout cast of acclaimed performers with credits spanning Broadway, Netflix dramas, and international tours, Betrayal is no longer just a story—it’s an atmosphere.
Director
Brendan Pollecutt
Brendan is a writer-director based in Los Angeles. Raised in South Africa, he graduatedfrom Wits University and soon immersed himself in the film and television industry. Hespent more than two decades writing for some of South Africa’s most popular sitcoms.He relocated to Los Angeles where he began working as a freelance writer and director.Brendan’s last film, Keloid, won numerous awards, including Best Horror Short at theHollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival and Best Comedy at the S.A. Indie Film Fest.
Cast
Cast
Aynsley Bubbico
as Emma
Aynsley Bubbico is an East Coast native and a graduate of Syracuse University Drama. Theatre credits include originating the role of Sylvia Llewelyn Davies in the Off-Broadway premiere of Peter and I, the award-winning Jersey Shoresical: A Frickin’ Rock Opera (NY and LA), Amadeus, The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Bridesmaids, and The Wizard of Oz. Select television credits include Greek, Hart of Dixie, This Is Us, 9-1-1, Mad Men, Rizzoli & Isles, and The Neighborhood. Commercial work includes campaigns for Toyota (with Jan!), Progressive (with Flo!), Taco Bell, Samsung (directed by James Mangold), and Nissan, among others. As a vocalist, Aynsley has performed at The Kennedy Center and the American Singer Seminar. Aynsley serves as Associate Producer of Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey’s award-winning podcast Office Ladies and devotes her free time to animal welfare and rescue. Insta: @aynsstagram. This performance is dedicated to Rodney To.
Emma is the nexus of the romantic entanglement, married to Robert and having a seven-year affair with Jerry. As a gallery manager and a woman navigating the complexities of 1970s London, she initially finds a sense of liberation in her clandestine relationship with Jerry. However, the affair gradually morphs into another form of domesticity, with Emma even attempting to create a home-like environment in their shared flat. Emma is portrayed as a figure yearning for validation and emotional satisfaction outside her marriage to Robert. She becomes increasingly active in the narrative as the play unfolds backward, initiating encounters and moving towards autonomy by establishing an art gallery. Despite her strong front, Emma harbors inner insecurity and a deep-seated need for affirmation, constantly seeking validation from the male figures in her life. Her actions, such as never revealing Robert's knowledge of the affair to Jerry, leave the audience questioning her motives and the extent of her own understanding of the situation. As the play progresses, Emma's anger at Robert's infidelities, despite her own betrayals, becomes apparent, shedding light on the complexities of her emotional landscape.
Cast
Peter Porte
as Jerry
Peter Porte, a New York native, studied acting at NYU: Tisch and RADA before pursuing his career in LosAngeles. His theatre credits include Troilus and Cressida (SoHo Rep), A Pretty Filthy Evening (Kirk Douglas), Sky in Mamma Mia! (Broadway), 7 seasons with For the Record Company and the world premiere of Eve Ensler’s play O.P.C at A.R.T. His television credits include: Ricky Williams on the Young and the Restless, Dimitri Von Leuschner on Days of our Lives, Brad Walker on Baby Daddy, MOM, NCIS and NCIS:LA, Devious Maids, The New Normal, Parks and Recreation, Cold Case, CSI:Miami, Medium, New Girl, Telenovela, With Love, Swedish Dicks, Uncoupled, and leads in over a dozen TV movies featured on Hallmark, Lifetime, Hulu, and Paramount+. Podcasts: Montecito and The Melissa Peter Man Show. Insta: @peteporte Thank you for supporting live theatre in LA, enjoy the show!
Jerry, a successful literary agent and Robert's oldest friend, embarks on a passionate and impulsive affair with Emma, Robert's wife. Initially, Jerry appears to be the romantic idealist in the relationship, but as the play reveals, he is also marked by a profound naiveté and self-centeredness. He remains oblivious to Robert's knowledge of the affair for years, which highlights his failure to recognize the impact of his actions on his best friend. Jerry also appears to be blind to the possibility of his own wife, Judith, having an affair, revealing a selective unawareness of the consequences of infidelity when it's not his own. His initial seduction of Emma is portrayed as rather clumsy and impulsive, rather than suave or sophisticated. Jerry's profession as a literary agent, someone who works through the voices of others, also suggests a somewhat underdeveloped sense of his own identity. Ultimately, Jerry's character embodies the romantic ideal that is gradually eroded by the realities of deception and the slow unfolding of truths in the play.
Cast
Drew Rausch
as Robert
Drew Rausch is a Los Angeles-based actor, director, and playwright whose work spans theater, film, and television. A founding artist of InHouse Theatre Company, Drew has brought bold, immersive productions to unconventional spaces, including acclaimed performances in The Weir and Private Eyes, as well as directorial work on Dinner With Friends and Down the Road. He also co-created and performed in Touch/Tethered, showcasing his strengths as both writer and performer.Drew’s on-screen credits include Ford v Ferrari, Young Rock (as Ric Flair), The Rookie, Station 19, Masters of Sex, and True Blood, among others. Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, he began acting professionally at 18 while attending the University of Notre Dame. Whether onstage or on set, Drew brings grounded intensity, sharp instincts, and a deep commitment to craft.
Emma's husband and Jerry's oldest friend, and a publisher. Robert discovers the affair but keeps his knowledge secret, wielding it for psychological control. He is a realist, seemingly more adept at understanding the unspoken complexities of relationships than Jerry. His suppressed emotions can manifest in anger and violence, but he values his friendship with Jerry, possibly more than his marriage.
Cast
Alison Becker
as the Waiter
Alison Becker has appeared in countless television shows, including "Parks and Recreation," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," “The League,” “Murderville,” and many, many more. She has sold scripts to several major studios, and she was a writer on Steven Spielberg’s “Tiny Toons” reboot for Warner Brothers Animation. Becker also wrote and starred in the indie short film “Control,” which dominated the festival circuit, won several awards, and is currently studied in two university film programs. She is thrilled to join this cast onstage.
Credits
Cast
21-24
th
aug
at 7PM
Emma
Aynsley Bubbico
Jerry
Peter Porte
Robert
Drew Rausch
Executive Team
Director
Brendan Pollecutt
Executive Producer
Henrik Molin
Producer
Alexander Garcia
Associate Producer
Emily Dane
Production designer
Geneva Klein
Other Contributors
Art director
Andreea Maris
Social media
Coralie Viale
Web design
Andrii Patrylo
Web development
Liam Miller
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