SPRING AWAKENING Program

Spring Awakening

Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Based on the play by Frank Wedekind Directed by Andrew Schwartz Music Direction by James Mablin Choreography by Jeri Dickey

Director’s Note Frank Wedekind’s controversial play, The Awakening of Spring, closed after playing only one matinee in New York in 1917, as it was considered by Justice Michell Erlanger of the Supreme Court of the State of New York to be too radical and obscene for the stage. The play, which was originally written in German in 1906, is an unflinching dark comedy that focuses on the coming of age of several teenagers in a provincial German town. Fast forward one hundred years, and its themes of education and human sexuality, consent, child abuse, and teen suicide are unfortunately more relevant than ever. This musical version, which was adapted and created

by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik in 2006, is for the most part faithful to the original plot but gives these adolescents an exciting contemporary pop/rock score in which to outwardly express their inner yearnings for connection, for touch, for love, for answers, and for acceptance. After all, what is more rock ‘n’ roll than teenage angst?

Staging this challenging musical in collaboration with Auburn’s talented faculty, staff, and guest artists has been an incredibly rewarding experience, but what I will most remember about this process is the hard work, bravery, generosity of spirit, and infectious passion of this undergraduate acting ensemble, the student management team, the design team, and the crew. Thank you so much for joining us for this production and for supporting these talented young artists. Enjoy the show!

Special Thanks Dr. Jerome Bakken, Prof. Lindsay Rae Taylor, Dr. Elizabeth Benson, Prof. Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha, Synlawn, The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University

Auburn University Theatre and Dance gratefully acknowledges support for this production from the Office of the Provost of Auburn University.

Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Glimmers in the Dark

Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season

Artistic Team

Production Team

Artistic Director: Chase Bringardner

Director of Production: Bram Sheckels

Director: Andrew Schwartz

Staff Technical Director: Matt Gist

Music Director: James Mablin

Assistant Technical Director: Cameron Lucas

Vocal Director: Elizabeth Benson Choreographer: Jeri Dickey Intimacy Director: Marybeth Gorman Craig Costume Designer: Bailey Hammett

Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Alyssa Allen

Assistant Costume Designer: Shelby Dupree

Drapers: Julianna Devaney, Ashley Digiovanni, Bailey Hammett

Wig Designer: Ashley Digiovanni

Stage Manager: Anna Vu

Scenic Designer: Afsoon Pajoufar* Lighting Designer: Krista Smith Sound Designer: Anthony Narciso* Assistant Sound Designer/Engineer: Bailey Fenn

Assistant Stage Manager: Riley Brazell Wardrobe Supervisor: Rynnie Chapman Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Whitley Adams

*Member – United Scenic Artists Local 829

Wardrobe Crew: Elle Hartman, Lauren Northcutt, Mary Grace Sullivan, Avonlea Yeakley

Production Crews

Wig Master: Fox Snead

Scenic Studio:

Props Coordinator: Landry Tharp

Lisa Alfa, Nisi Collins, Jonny Dickey, Torlexcia Dixon, Bailey Fenn, Sydney Golden, Kate Harrington, Kaci Henders, Clay Hodges, Morgan Hogans, Mary Keyton, Maddie Maradik, Holden Mathison, Addison Peacock, Claudia Peeples, Olivia Price, Lauren Selvia, Danielle Simmons, Matthew Smith, Madison Todd, Mal Waggoner, Duoer Ye

Charge Artist: Claudia Peeples

Costume Studio:

Follow Spots: Lyndsey Rice, Olivia Price, Varun Viswanathan

Whitley Adams, Ashleigh Avallone, Navi Collins, Jordan Denson, Nick DiJulio, Shelby Dupree, Bailey Hammett, Elle Hartman, Charlcie Hathorn, Grace Moebes, Lauren Northcutt, Katie Pappas, Meredith Rice, Adam Stremmel, Mary Grace Sullivan, Anna Turpen, Jenna Viana, Avonlea Yeakley

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Scenic Artists: Adam Stremmel, Mal Waggoner Master Electricians: Matthew Smith, Katie Wolfe A2s: Elle Hartman, Annabell Mallard Light Board Operator: Katie Wolfe Sound Board Operator: Bailey Fenn

Deck Chief: Matthew Smith Fly Rails/Deck Crew: Madeline Schlaman, Michaela Williams Co-House Managers: Hali Everette, Katie Pappas

Spring Awakening

Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater Music by Duncan Sheik Based on the play by Frank Wedekind Directed by Andrew Schwartz Music Direction by James Mablin Choreography by Jeri Dickey

Director’s Note Frank Wedekind’s controversial play, The Awakening of Spring, closed after playing only one matinee in New York in 1917, as it was considered by Justice Michell Erlanger of the Supreme Court of the State of New York to be too radical and obscene for the stage. The play, which was originally written in German in 1906, is an unflinching dark comedy that focuses on the coming of age of several teenagers in a provincial German town. Fast forward one hundred years, and its themes of education and human sexuality, consent, child abuse, and teen suicide are unfortunately more relevant than ever. This musical version, which was adapted and created

by Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik in 2006, is for the most part faithful to the original plot but gives these adolescents an exciting contemporary pop/rock score in which to outwardly express their inner yearnings for connection, for touch, for love, for answers, and for acceptance. After all, what is more rock ‘n’ roll than teenage angst?

Staging this challenging musical in collaboration with Auburn’s talented faculty, staff, and guest artists has been an incredibly rewarding experience, but what I will most remember about this process is the hard work, bravery, generosity of spirit, and infectious passion of this undergraduate acting ensemble, the student management team, the design team, and the crew. Thank you so much for joining us for this production and for supporting these talented young artists. Enjoy the show!

Special Thanks Dr. Jerome Bakken, Prof. Lindsay Rae Taylor, Dr. Elizabeth Benson, Prof. Abdul-Khaliq Murtadha, Synlawn, The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University

Auburn University Theatre and Dance gratefully acknowledges support for this production from the Office of the Provost of Auburn University.

Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Glimmers in the Dark

Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season

Artistic Team

Production Team

Artistic Director: Chase Bringardner

Director of Production: Bram Sheckels

Director: Andrew Schwartz

Staff Technical Director: Matt Gist

Music Director: James Mablin

Assistant Technical Director: Cameron Lucas

Vocal Director: Elizabeth Benson Choreographer: Jeri Dickey Intimacy Director: Marybeth Gorman Craig Costume Designer: Bailey Hammett

Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Alyssa Allen

Assistant Costume Designer: Shelby Dupree

Drapers: Julianna Devaney, Ashley Digiovanni, Bailey Hammett

Wig Designer: Ashley Digiovanni

Stage Manager: Anna Vu

Scenic Designer: Afsoon Pajoufar* Lighting Designer: Krista Smith Sound Designer: Anthony Narciso* Assistant Sound Designer/Engineer: Bailey Fenn

Assistant Stage Manager: Riley Brazell Wardrobe Supervisor: Rynnie Chapman Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Whitley Adams

*Member – United Scenic Artists Local 829

Wardrobe Crew: Elle Hartman, Lauren Northcutt, Mary Grace Sullivan, Avonlea Yeakley

Production Crews

Wig Master: Fox Snead

Scenic Studio:

Props Coordinator: Landry Tharp

Lisa Alfa, Nisi Collins, Jonny Dickey, Torlexcia Dixon, Bailey Fenn, Sydney Golden, Kate Harrington, Kaci Henders, Clay Hodges, Morgan Hogans, Mary Keyton, Maddie Maradik, Holden Mathison, Addison Peacock, Claudia Peeples, Olivia Price, Lauren Selvia, Danielle Simmons, Matthew Smith, Madison Todd, Mal Waggoner, Duoer Ye

Charge Artist: Claudia Peeples

Costume Studio:

Follow Spots: Lyndsey Rice, Olivia Price, Varun Viswanathan

Whitley Adams, Ashleigh Avallone, Navi Collins, Jordan Denson, Nick DiJulio, Shelby Dupree, Bailey Hammett, Elle Hartman, Charlcie Hathorn, Grace Moebes, Lauren Northcutt, Katie Pappas, Meredith Rice, Adam Stremmel, Mary Grace Sullivan, Anna Turpen, Jenna Viana, Avonlea Yeakley

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Scenic Artists: Adam Stremmel, Mal Waggoner Master Electricians: Matthew Smith, Katie Wolfe A2s: Elle Hartman, Annabell Mallard Light Board Operator: Katie Wolfe Sound Board Operator: Bailey Fenn

Deck Chief: Matthew Smith Fly Rails/Deck Crew: Madeline Schlaman, Michaela Williams Co-House Managers: Hali Everette, Katie Pappas

Cast

Scene Breakdown

(In order of appearance)

Wendla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Viana Adult Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Keyton Martha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella Taylor Ilse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki Ahlf Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Digiovanni Thea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashleigh Avallone Adult Men. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnathan Davis Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tapley Cronier Hanschen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathon Dickey Ernst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Denson Georg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierce Rossman Moritz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Brockman Melchior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holden Mathison Greta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie Maradik Lina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Beland Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick DiJulio Julian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juan Lee

Orchestra

Conducted by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Mablin Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Mablin Guitar 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Malinowski Guitar 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garrett Moore Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Newsome Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reid Meinert Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Hartfield Viola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Kendrick Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alana Maclachlan

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Act I “Mama Who Bore Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla “Mama Who Bore Me” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls “All That’s Known” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior “The Bitch of Living” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz with Boys “My Junk” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls and Boys “Touch Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys and Girls “The Word of Your Body”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla, Melchior “The Dark I Know Well” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha, Ilse w/Boys “And Then There Were None” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz w/Boys “The Mirror-Blue Night”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior w/Boys “I Believe” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys and Girls

(10 Minute Intermission) Act 2 “The Guilty Ones”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla, Melchior w/Boys and Girls “Don’t Do Sadness”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz “Blue Wind”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilse “Left Behind”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior “Totally Fucked” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior w/Full Company “The Word of Your Body” (Reprise). . . . . . . . Hanschen, Ernst w/Boys and Girls “Whispering”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla, Melchior “Those You’ve Known”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz, Wendla, Melchior “The Song of Purple Summer”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilse w/Full Company Please note that Spring Awakening contains strong language and adult situations and is intended for mature audiences.

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Cast

Scene Breakdown

(In order of appearance)

Wendla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Viana Adult Women. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Keyton Martha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella Taylor Ilse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikki Ahlf Anna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashley Digiovanni Thea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashleigh Avallone Adult Men. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Johnathan Davis Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tapley Cronier Hanschen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathon Dickey Ernst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jordan Denson Georg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pierce Rossman Moritz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jake Brockman Melchior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holden Mathison Greta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maddie Maradik Lina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olivia Beland Max. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nick DiJulio Julian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juan Lee

Orchestra

Conducted by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Mablin Keyboards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Mablin Guitar 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Malinowski Guitar 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garrett Moore Bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jamie Newsome Drums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reid Meinert Violin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth Hartfield Viola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Erin Kendrick Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alana Maclachlan

Glimmers in the Dark

Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season

Act I “Mama Who Bore Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla “Mama Who Bore Me” (Reprise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls “All That’s Known” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior “The Bitch of Living” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz with Boys “My Junk” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Girls and Boys “Touch Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys and Girls “The Word of Your Body”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla, Melchior “The Dark I Know Well” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martha, Ilse w/Boys “And Then There Were None” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz w/Boys “The Mirror-Blue Night”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior w/Boys “I Believe” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boys and Girls

(10 Minute Intermission) Act 2 “The Guilty Ones”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla, Melchior w/Boys and Girls “Don’t Do Sadness”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz “Blue Wind”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilse “Left Behind”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior “Totally Fucked” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melchior w/Full Company “The Word of Your Body” (Reprise). . . . . . . . Hanschen, Ernst w/Boys and Girls “Whispering”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendla, Melchior “Those You’ve Known”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moritz, Wendla, Melchior “The Song of Purple Summer”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ilse w/Full Company Please note that Spring Awakening contains strong language and adult situations and is intended for mature audiences.

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Guest Artist Biographies Anthony Narciso (Sound Designer) is a Sound Designer and Composer based out of Orlando, FL. Anthony routinely designs for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Theatre at St. Luke’s, and Auburn University. He is also the seasonal designer for both Garden Theatre and Orlando REP. Anthony previously served as sound designer for the Texas Shakespeare Festival from 2013-2018. Recent credits include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Camp Omigosh at Orlando Rep; The Man of La Mancha and The Bodyguard at Garden Theatre; New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre at Auburn University; and the relaunch of production shows onboard the Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from UCF and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists.

Jonathon Dickey (Hanschen) is a BFA music theatre major from Auburn, AL. His previous roles at Auburn University include Toby in Progress, an ensemble member in Bring It On The Musical, and Paul in The Theory of Relativity. He’s excited to be a part of the cast and do live theatre again!

Afsoon Pajoufar (Scenic Designer) is a NYC based designer of stage and environment for play, opera, and live performance. Afsoon’s artistic practice is often focused on the intersection of space and new technologies including XR and live video. Her works have been presented in venues and festivals including Theatre for a New Audience, New Ohio Theatre, Bard Fisher Center, HARVARD TDM, MIT, KITCHEN THEATRE, and PRELUDE festival. She received her MFA in Scene design from Boston University and is a proud member of USA829. afsoonpajoufar.com.

Nick DiJulio (Max) is a sophomore double major in theatre performance and visual media studies from Auburn, AL. Previous Auburn Theatre credits include A Doll's House (Dr. Rank), Little Women (John Brooke), Recess (Lucas), and Requesting Leave (Jeremy). He is a proud member of the Auburn University Players, the AU New Media Club, and Mosaic Theatre company. He is glad to participate in his third official production as a part of Auburn's fall season.

Krista Smith (Lighting Designer) Credits include: Ni Mi Madre (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), Zoetrope (Exquisite Corpse Company), Coop (Paradise Factory), At Black Lake (The Tank), Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Triad Stage), Good Person of Setzuan (Atlantic Theater Company), Twin Size Beds (Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival & Joe’s Pub), Machinal (Lee Strasberg Institute), This American Wife (New York Theater Workshop Next Door), Doll’s House Pt3 (Ars Nova), Twelfth Night (Two River Theater Little Shakes), An Enemy of The People (Yale Repertory Theater), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Williams College), Dido and Aeneas (Purchase College), Sense and Sensibility (Rutgers University), The Winter’s Tale, Everything That Never Happened, The Hour of Great Mercy, Bulgaria! Revolt!, The Merchant of Venice (Yale School of Drama); LEAR, Anthony + Cleopatra, Adam Geist, Alice in Wonderland (Yale Summer Cabaret); And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens, The Apple Tree, Ni Mi Madre, Dutch Masters, Styx Songs, Collisions, Débâcles, The Other World (Yale Cabaret). MFA Yale School of Drama www.KristaSmithLD.com

Company Biographies Nikki Ahlf (Ilse) is a senior pursuing dual BFA music theatre and BSBA marketing degrees from Madison, AL. Auburn credits include New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre, Bring It On The Musical (Skylar), and Big Fish (Ensemble).

Nikki is also a proud member of AU Singers. She is so grateful to God for her experiences and friends and family for love and support.

Ashleigh Avallone (Thea) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Winter Park, FL. Some of her recent Auburn University theatre credits include New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Little Women (Amy), Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), and The Theory of Relativity (“End of The Line”). She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as this cast and crew for making this show such an unforgettable experience.

Olivia Beland (Lina) is a freshman speech, language, and hearing sciences major from Helena, AL. Her favorite theatre credits include The Addams Family (Morticia), The Lion King (Timon), The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch), Newsies (Finch), and Elf: The Musical (Jovie). Olivia is so excited to be making her Auburn University Theatre debut and would like to thank Andrew, Jamie, and Jeri for this wonderful opportunity!

Riley Brazell (ASM) is a freshman theatre major from Lugoff, NC. She hopes to join the BFA theatre management program at the end of the spring. She has worked on multiple shows and productions throughout middle and high school and is happy to be assistant stage managing Spring Awakening.

Jake Brockman (Moritz) is a junior finance major and theatre minor from Minneapolis, MN. Theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Bert), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), and The Diviners (Buddy). Jake would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support.

Tapley Cronier (Otto) is a freshman double major in theatre and psychology from Montgomery, AL Johnathan Davis (Adult Men) is a junior BFA performance major from Dublin, GA. He was a part of the wonderful comedy, The Belle’s Stratagem in which he played Bailie Courtall. Johnathan plans to go into television and film acting after graduating and hopes to direct his own films one day. He is pumped to be a part of this show with such an amazing cast.

Jordan Denson (Ernst) is a junior music theatre major from Birmingham, AL. Auburn University theatre credits include Bring It On The Musical (La Cienega), New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Anon(ymous) (Anon), and Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble). Jordan is also an active member of both the Black Student Union as the Chair of Communications and Marketing and the Auburn University Modeling Board as the Creative Director.

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Ashley Digiovanni (Anna) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Marietta, GA. Previous Auburn Theatre credits include: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), The Theory of Relativity (“Promise Me This”), and Big Fish (Alabama Lamb/Ensemble). She’s so excited to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy!

Bailey Hammett (Costume Designer) (she/her) is a senior BFA theatre costume design major from Andalusia, AL. Her previous titles include Eat Dessert First (Costume Designer–Auburn University,) TEXAS! The Outdoor Musical (Wardrobe Head), Harry Potter and the Censored Stone (Costume Designer–Auburn Area Community Theatre), Little Women (Assistant Costume Designer–Auburn University) and more. She is so thankful for the opportunity to design a show like Spring Awakening. She would like to thank Andrew Schwartz for the freedom and trust in her designs, and Tracy Oleinick and Jennifer Salter for their support and guidance. The costumes in this show could not have been possible without the countless hours of everyone spent in the costume shop and their beautiful attention to detail and hard work.

Mary Keyton (Adult Women) is a senior BFA theatre performance major from Dothan, AL. Her previous roles include Scuttle (Little Mermaid), Shelly (Almost Maine), Mrs. Bradman (Blithe Spirit), Jo March (Little Women), and Georgina/Amy/ Nightingale (The Future is Here student festival). She thanks you for supporting the Auburn University Theatre and Dance Department and all those who have worked hard on this production. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show.

Juan Lee (Julian) is a freshman BFA musical theatre major from Seoul, Korea. He immigrated to America in 2020.

He appeared in Korean dramas, commerce, and independent films, including Signal (TVN, Netflix/2015) and Midnight Runner (2017). His favorite theatre credits include All Shook Up (Jim, Earl), Bungee Jumping of Their Own (In-woo). Spring Awakening is his first show in U.S. Juan would like to thank his family and our wonderful cast. Thanks for coming to our show.

Maddie Maradik (Greta) is a junior BFA music theatre major from Nashville, TN. She is so thrilled to be a part of Spring Awakening! Her previous roles at Auburn include New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble) and Bring It On The Musical (Campbell understudy, Truman cheerleader). Maddie is so excited for her next two years in the program and wants to thank her family and friends for all of their support and encouragement!

Holden Mathison (Melchior) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in sports communication from Warner Robins, GA. Previous credits: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), Bring It On The Musical (Steven), The Theory of Relativity (Adam/Anthony), and Big Fish (Ensemble). Holden made his professional theatre debut this summer in The Stephen Foster Story (Stephen Foster) at SFDA in Bardstown, KY. Holden would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.

Pierce Rossman (Georg) is a freshman industrial engineering and music theatre double major from Roswell, GA. Previous credits include Chicago (Amos), James and the Giant Peach (Grasshopper), and Shenandoah (Jacob) with Milton Theatre Company. Pierce is an active member of the Auburn Honors College and loves serving the Auburn community.

Ella Taylor (Martha) is a freshman double major in BFA music theatre and English from Montgomery, AL. Ella would like to thank her family, as well as her high school choir and theatre teacher.

Jenna Viana (Wendla) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in history, dance, and business from San Diego, CA. Previous credits: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), Bring It On The Musical (Eva), The Theory of Relativity ("Me & Ricky"), and Big Fish (Jenny Hill).

This summer, Jenna made her professional debut in Beauty and the Beast at Moonlight Stage in Vista, CA. Jenna would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

Anna Vu (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA theatre management major and marketing minor from Lilburn, GA. Some previous Auburn credits include: Blithe Spirit (Stage Manager), The Theory of Relaitivty (Stage Manager), Big Fish (ASM), and Detroit (ASM). She also serves as the production assistant for the Department of Theatre and Dance. This summer she had the opporuntity to work as the production assistant at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, UT for Pericles and The Comedy of Errors as well as the assistant stage manager/company management intern at Cortland Repertory Theatre in Cortland, NY. She would like to thank the faculty and staff for their guidance and her friends for their constant support. vuanna.weebly.com

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Guest Artist Biographies Anthony Narciso (Sound Designer) is a Sound Designer and Composer based out of Orlando, FL. Anthony routinely designs for Norwegian Cruise Lines, Theatre at St. Luke’s, and Auburn University. He is also the seasonal designer for both Garden Theatre and Orlando REP. Anthony previously served as sound designer for the Texas Shakespeare Festival from 2013-2018. Recent credits include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Camp Omigosh at Orlando Rep; The Man of La Mancha and The Bodyguard at Garden Theatre; New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre at Auburn University; and the relaunch of production shows onboard the Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from UCF and is a proud member of United Scenic Artists.

Jonathon Dickey (Hanschen) is a BFA music theatre major from Auburn, AL. His previous roles at Auburn University include Toby in Progress, an ensemble member in Bring It On The Musical, and Paul in The Theory of Relativity. He’s excited to be a part of the cast and do live theatre again!

Afsoon Pajoufar (Scenic Designer) is a NYC based designer of stage and environment for play, opera, and live performance. Afsoon’s artistic practice is often focused on the intersection of space and new technologies including XR and live video. Her works have been presented in venues and festivals including Theatre for a New Audience, New Ohio Theatre, Bard Fisher Center, HARVARD TDM, MIT, KITCHEN THEATRE, and PRELUDE festival. She received her MFA in Scene design from Boston University and is a proud member of USA829. afsoonpajoufar.com.

Nick DiJulio (Max) is a sophomore double major in theatre performance and visual media studies from Auburn, AL. Previous Auburn Theatre credits include A Doll's House (Dr. Rank), Little Women (John Brooke), Recess (Lucas), and Requesting Leave (Jeremy). He is a proud member of the Auburn University Players, the AU New Media Club, and Mosaic Theatre company. He is glad to participate in his third official production as a part of Auburn's fall season.

Krista Smith (Lighting Designer) Credits include: Ni Mi Madre (Rattlestick Playwrights Theater), Zoetrope (Exquisite Corpse Company), Coop (Paradise Factory), At Black Lake (The Tank), Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? (Triad Stage), Good Person of Setzuan (Atlantic Theater Company), Twin Size Beds (Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival & Joe’s Pub), Machinal (Lee Strasberg Institute), This American Wife (New York Theater Workshop Next Door), Doll’s House Pt3 (Ars Nova), Twelfth Night (Two River Theater Little Shakes), An Enemy of The People (Yale Repertory Theater), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (Williams College), Dido and Aeneas (Purchase College), Sense and Sensibility (Rutgers University), The Winter’s Tale, Everything That Never Happened, The Hour of Great Mercy, Bulgaria! Revolt!, The Merchant of Venice (Yale School of Drama); LEAR, Anthony + Cleopatra, Adam Geist, Alice in Wonderland (Yale Summer Cabaret); And Tell Sad Stories of the Death of Queens, The Apple Tree, Ni Mi Madre, Dutch Masters, Styx Songs, Collisions, Débâcles, The Other World (Yale Cabaret). MFA Yale School of Drama www.KristaSmithLD.com

Company Biographies Nikki Ahlf (Ilse) is a senior pursuing dual BFA music theatre and BSBA marketing degrees from Madison, AL. Auburn credits include New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre, Bring It On The Musical (Skylar), and Big Fish (Ensemble).

Nikki is also a proud member of AU Singers. She is so grateful to God for her experiences and friends and family for love and support.

Ashleigh Avallone (Thea) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Winter Park, FL. Some of her recent Auburn University theatre credits include New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Little Women (Amy), Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), and The Theory of Relativity (“End of The Line”). She would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as this cast and crew for making this show such an unforgettable experience.

Olivia Beland (Lina) is a freshman speech, language, and hearing sciences major from Helena, AL. Her favorite theatre credits include The Addams Family (Morticia), The Lion King (Timon), The Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch), Newsies (Finch), and Elf: The Musical (Jovie). Olivia is so excited to be making her Auburn University Theatre debut and would like to thank Andrew, Jamie, and Jeri for this wonderful opportunity!

Riley Brazell (ASM) is a freshman theatre major from Lugoff, NC. She hopes to join the BFA theatre management program at the end of the spring. She has worked on multiple shows and productions throughout middle and high school and is happy to be assistant stage managing Spring Awakening.

Jake Brockman (Moritz) is a junior finance major and theatre minor from Minneapolis, MN. Theatre credits include Mary Poppins (Bert), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), and The Diviners (Buddy). Jake would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support.

Tapley Cronier (Otto) is a freshman double major in theatre and psychology from Montgomery, AL Johnathan Davis (Adult Men) is a junior BFA performance major from Dublin, GA. He was a part of the wonderful comedy, The Belle’s Stratagem in which he played Bailie Courtall. Johnathan plans to go into television and film acting after graduating and hopes to direct his own films one day. He is pumped to be a part of this show with such an amazing cast.

Jordan Denson (Ernst) is a junior music theatre major from Birmingham, AL. Auburn University theatre credits include Bring It On The Musical (La Cienega), New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Anon(ymous) (Anon), and Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble). Jordan is also an active member of both the Black Student Union as the Chair of Communications and Marketing and the Auburn University Modeling Board as the Creative Director.

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Ashley Digiovanni (Anna) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Marietta, GA. Previous Auburn Theatre credits include: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), The Theory of Relativity (“Promise Me This”), and Big Fish (Alabama Lamb/Ensemble). She’s so excited to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy!

Bailey Hammett (Costume Designer) (she/her) is a senior BFA theatre costume design major from Andalusia, AL. Her previous titles include Eat Dessert First (Costume Designer–Auburn University,) TEXAS! The Outdoor Musical (Wardrobe Head), Harry Potter and the Censored Stone (Costume Designer–Auburn Area Community Theatre), Little Women (Assistant Costume Designer–Auburn University) and more. She is so thankful for the opportunity to design a show like Spring Awakening. She would like to thank Andrew Schwartz for the freedom and trust in her designs, and Tracy Oleinick and Jennifer Salter for their support and guidance. The costumes in this show could not have been possible without the countless hours of everyone spent in the costume shop and their beautiful attention to detail and hard work.

Mary Keyton (Adult Women) is a senior BFA theatre performance major from Dothan, AL. Her previous roles include Scuttle (Little Mermaid), Shelly (Almost Maine), Mrs. Bradman (Blithe Spirit), Jo March (Little Women), and Georgina/Amy/ Nightingale (The Future is Here student festival). She thanks you for supporting the Auburn University Theatre and Dance Department and all those who have worked hard on this production. Thanks for coming and enjoy the show.

Juan Lee (Julian) is a freshman BFA musical theatre major from Seoul, Korea. He immigrated to America in 2020.

He appeared in Korean dramas, commerce, and independent films, including Signal (TVN, Netflix/2015) and Midnight Runner (2017). His favorite theatre credits include All Shook Up (Jim, Earl), Bungee Jumping of Their Own (In-woo). Spring Awakening is his first show in U.S. Juan would like to thank his family and our wonderful cast. Thanks for coming to our show.

Maddie Maradik (Greta) is a junior BFA music theatre major from Nashville, TN. She is so thrilled to be a part of Spring Awakening! Her previous roles at Auburn include New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble) and Bring It On The Musical (Campbell understudy, Truman cheerleader). Maddie is so excited for her next two years in the program and wants to thank her family and friends for all of their support and encouragement!

Holden Mathison (Melchior) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in sports communication from Warner Robins, GA. Previous credits: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), Bring It On The Musical (Steven), The Theory of Relativity (Adam/Anthony), and Big Fish (Ensemble). Holden made his professional theatre debut this summer in The Stephen Foster Story (Stephen Foster) at SFDA in Bardstown, KY. Holden would like to thank his family and friends for their continued support.

Pierce Rossman (Georg) is a freshman industrial engineering and music theatre double major from Roswell, GA. Previous credits include Chicago (Amos), James and the Giant Peach (Grasshopper), and Shenandoah (Jacob) with Milton Theatre Company. Pierce is an active member of the Auburn Honors College and loves serving the Auburn community.

Ella Taylor (Martha) is a freshman double major in BFA music theatre and English from Montgomery, AL. Ella would like to thank her family, as well as her high school choir and theatre teacher.

Jenna Viana (Wendla) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in history, dance, and business from San Diego, CA. Previous credits: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Ensemble), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Ensemble), Bring It On The Musical (Eva), The Theory of Relativity ("Me & Ricky"), and Big Fish (Jenny Hill).

This summer, Jenna made her professional debut in Beauty and the Beast at Moonlight Stage in Vista, CA. Jenna would like to thank her friends and family for their love and support.

Anna Vu (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA theatre management major and marketing minor from Lilburn, GA. Some previous Auburn credits include: Blithe Spirit (Stage Manager), The Theory of Relaitivty (Stage Manager), Big Fish (ASM), and Detroit (ASM). She also serves as the production assistant for the Department of Theatre and Dance. This summer she had the opporuntity to work as the production assistant at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City, UT for Pericles and The Comedy of Errors as well as the assistant stage manager/company management intern at Cortland Repertory Theatre in Cortland, NY. She would like to thank the faculty and staff for their guidance and her friends for their constant support. vuanna.weebly.com

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Theatre has the potential to foster dialogue, alter perceptions, and inspire social change. The Auburn University Department of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to the education and professional training of theatre artists, scholars, and audiences within a liberal arts environment.

Student Staff: Production Assistant: Anna Vu Sound & Lighting Assistant: Bailey Fenn Scenic Studio Assistants: Matthew Smith, Katie Wolfe Costume Studio Assistants: Bailey Hammett, Julianna Devaney, Rynnie Chapman Wig Assistant: Ashley Digiovanni Paints and Props Assistant: Mal Waggoner Box Office Assistants: Nisi Collins, Sydney Pereira, Addison Peacock, Lauren Selvia Marketing/Recruitment Assistants: Jenna Viana, Katie Pappas, Nikki Ahlf

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Upcoming Tales of Grit and Grace ... (re)imagine: riffs, reverses, and revolutions February 10~13, 2022 • Telfair B. Peet Mainstage Theatre The return of our annual celebration of dance and movement

Into the Woods (A Staged Concert) March 4~6, 2022 • Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University A special presentation of Sondheim’s beloved musical

The Wolves April 14~24, 2022 • Telfair B. Peet Black Box Theatre Sarah DeLappe’s tale of athleticism, attitude, and anxieties in girls’ soccer

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Guest Artist Biographies

Guest Artist Biographies

Marybeth Gorman Craig (Intimacy Director) is an actor, director, intimacy director and coordinator, and text/dialect coach teaching in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina.

She is an advocate for consent and inclusion through her work in the classroom as well as in film and theatre productions. Recent work includes intimacy coordination on the film Holy Irresistible, and intimacy choreography and consultation for productions of Eurydice, I and You, and Constellations at UofSC. Marybeth is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Marybeth Gorman Craig (Intimacy Director) is an actor, director, intimacy director and coordinator, and text/dialect coach teaching in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina.

She is an advocate for consent and inclusion through her work in the classroom as well as in film and theatre productions. Recent work includes intimacy coordination on the film Holy Irresistible, and intimacy choreography and consultation for productions of Eurydice, I and You, and Constellations at UofSC. Marybeth is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Glimmers in the Dark

Glimmers in the Dark

Auburn University Theatre and Dance 2021-22 Season

Auburn University Theatre and Dance 2021-22 Season

Guest Artist Biographies

Guest Artist Biographies

Marybeth Gorman Craig (Intimacy Director) is an actor, director, intimacy director and coordinator, and text/dialect coach teaching in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina.

She is an advocate for consent and inclusion through her work in the classroom as well as in film and theatre productions. Recent work includes intimacy coordination on the film Holy Irresistible, and intimacy choreography and consultation for productions of Eurydice, I and You, and Constellations at UofSC. Marybeth is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Marybeth Gorman Craig (Intimacy Director) is an actor, director, intimacy director and coordinator, and text/dialect coach teaching in the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of South Carolina.

She is an advocate for consent and inclusion through her work in the classroom as well as in film and theatre productions. Recent work includes intimacy coordination on the film Holy Irresistible, and intimacy choreography and consultation for productions of Eurydice, I and You, and Constellations at UofSC. Marybeth is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.

Glimmers in the Dark

Glimmers in the Dark

Auburn University Theatre and Dance 2021-22 Season

Auburn University Theatre and Dance 2021-22 Season