Landon Nagel
as Austin/Lee
has been performing in the Richmond and DC areas for over 25 years. Most recently he played the title role in Doctor Faustus (Richmond Shakespeare), and Kingston/Actor 4 in the world premiere of Roman a Clef (Firehouse Theatre). Other Richmond credits include Hypnotist in An Oak Tree and Eben in Desire Under the Elms (Firehouse Theatre), Bait Boy in Airline Highway, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776, all with Virginia Repertory Theatre (VA Rep), Jake in Detroit, Jake in Lie of the Mind and Sam in The Flick (Cadence), Vernon in They’re Playing Our Song, RTCC Best Actor in a Musical nomination (VA Rep), RTCC Best Actor nomination (VA Rep). Landon holds a B.F.A. in Acting and an M.F.A. in Theatre Pedagogy with a concentration in Acting and Directing from VCU School of Arts. He is a professor of acting, theatre, and communication at Brightpoint Community College and the VCU School of Business. Landon would like to dedicate this performance to his older brother, Brad.
Stevie Rice
as Austin/Lee
is elated to return to Richmond and perform with Cadence on the Carol Piersol stage at Firehouse Theatre. Being a part of True West with an inspiring director, cast, and creative team is a reminder of how special this community is! Some of his other credits include many townsfolk in The Laramie Project—RTCC winner for best ensemble, Cliff Bradshaw in Cabaret, Kanaka in Psycho Beach Party, Felix in The Normal Heart, Oliver in The Pride all with Richmond Triangle Players, Casimir in Red Velvet with Quill—RTCC nomination for best supporting performer in a play, and Chandler Hubbard’s original work Animal Control as Dan here at the Firehouse. When not focused on typewriters and toasters, Stevie is working on a mental health Doctorate in Nursing Practice, working with the dedicated team on 3 South, and enjoying his new home in Charleston, SC, with husband George.