Smart People Cast

Corinne Park-Buffelen is a multidisciplinary theatre artist from Rochester, NY. Since moving to Seattle, she has performed with companies all over Seattle. Her favorite roles include Peerless (ArtsWest), Three Screams (MAP) and Scary Mary and the Nightmares Nine (Annex). As a playwright, she wrote the holiday musical Snowed In (Again), co-wrote Snowed In, and adapted Saint Joan (ArtsWest) and wrote JOAN. For America. and Hedda at the Gates (SpringSHOT). She recently costume designed Jettison to Europa (Annex). Thank you to Andy and Oh-Kon for their support and providing endless joy.

Jeremy has studied, written, and performed at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Groundlings and The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatres and has performed stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and The Improv in Hollyweird. His films have been featured at The SXSW Film Festival and on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+. His recent stage credits include leading roles in the world premiere musical FOCUS: A Rock Opera at The Egyptian Theatre and Stranger Things the Experience for Netflix. He is a Writer/Producer for the film production company Electroshock Productions having two feature length films on streamers and in pre-production of their next film along with a streaming TV series. This is his first time appearing at Acts on Stage and he is stoked!

Born and raised in Seattle’s South End, Devotion Charles has always carried a deep love for the arts and the power of storytelling. She began her theatre journey in 2011 with her high school production of This is W.A.R.R., directed by Michelle Lang-Raymond. In 2013, she joined the prestigious Rising Star Project at The 5th Avenue Theatre, performing in the ensemble of The Music Man. Devotion continued to grow her craft through The Art of Tough Talks, portraying “Blank” and “Vokes” in The Guitar Section: The Story of an Off Brand Band. In 2018, she performed as one of the Dynamites in Hairspray the Musical at the Auburn Playhouse. After stepping away to embrace motherhood, Devotion is thrilled to return to theatre with renewed purpose. She is honored to join Acts On Stage in Smart People, directed by Isiah Anderson Jr., and is excited to help bring this story to life.

Originally from Tacoma, Washington. With more than 24 years of professional experience in music and leadership, he has served on stages across the United States as a vocalist, instrumentalist, director, and creative mentor. Dominick has performed and directed from concert halls and festivals to community events and live music spaces. He has directed background vocals for artists, written and recorded original music, and taught at conferences nationwide. He is also an author, having published a book focused on excellence and professionalism in the performing arts. While his background is deeply rooted in music, Dominick has long desired to explore acting more intentionally. This production marks his first theatrical play as an adult, and he is excited to expand his artistic expression in new and challenging ways. Dominick is passionate about creativity, community, and using the arts to inspire and connect people from all walks of life.