The Wolves By Sarah DeLappe Directed by Tessa Carr Leadership Team: Ashleigh Avallone, Addison Peacock, Anna Vu Director’s Note While I may be the one writing the director’s note to you, I have to tell you that this production has been a collaborative effort led by myself and three incredible students – Ashleigh Avallone, Addison Peacock, and Anna Vu. Together we created a working rehearsal environment that reflected empowered teamwork. Beyond the management team and cast, this ethic extended into the collaborative efforts of designers, crew, and the staff and faculty supporting the show. The text inspired us. Get ready for the complicated, messy, funny, and passionate world of this group of young women. As we all grapple with the unfathomable in the news each day, we still seek joy and fulfillment amidst the anger and grief in our mundane worlds. The young women of The Wolves are doing the same. We hope you enjoy their triumphs and cheer them through their struggles. Go Wolves! Sincerely, Tessa Carr
Special Thanks Ashleigh Avallone Lindsay Rae Taylor Julie Bennett and Jessamyne Saxon from Auburn University Media Production Group SYNlawn of Alabama Evan Grant with BSN Auburn University Theatre and Dance gratefully acknowledges support for this production from the Office of the Provost of Auburn University. The Wolves is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.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: Tessa Carr
Staff Technical Director: Matt Gist
Assistant Director: Addison Peacock
Assistant Technical Director: Cameron Lucas
Training Captain/ Choreographer: Ashleigh Avallone Costume Designer: Jennifer Salter Assistant Costume Designer: Elle Hartman
Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Julianna Devaney Stage Manager: Anna Vu
Lighting Designer: Katie Wolfe
Assistant Stage Manager: Madison Todd
Sound Designer: Annabell Mallard
Wardrobe Supervisor: Julianna Devaney
Dramaturgs: Daisha Flint, Brian Eldredge
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Jordan Denson
Scenic Coordinator: Bram Sheckels
Production Crews
Wardrobe Crew: Nikki Ahlf, Alyssa Allen, Mary Grace Sullivan Wig Master: Ashley Digiovanni
Scenic Studio:
Wig Crew: Fox Snead
Riley Brazell, Hannah Carstarphen, Nisi Collins, Tapley Cronier, Johnathan Davis, Jonny Dickey, River Dunlap, Sydney Golden, Morgan Hogans, Mary Keyton, Mengyao Li, Annabell Mallard, Presley McQuiddy-Gasparlin, Claudia Peeples, Matthew Smith, Tony To, Anna Turpen, Haley Wells, Monica Ye
Props Coordinator: Edward Ortego
Costume Studio: Nikki Ahlf, Ralista Alfa, Shelby Dupree, Cecilia Frederick, Elle Hartman, Charlcie Hathorn, Asha Knight, Melody Li, Maddie Maradik, Grace Moebes, Bethany Novotny, Sydney Pereira, Dexter Pilcher, Lyndsey Rice, Meredith Rice, Danielle Simmons, Fox Snead, Ella Taylor, Jackson Wells, Michaela Williams, Sherry Xu, Monica Ye
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Master Electrician: Matthew Smith Assistant Master Electrician: Annabell Mallard Light Board Operator: Matthew Smith Sound Board Operator: Bailey Hammett Deck Crew: Danielle Simmons, Vaurn Viswanathan House Manager: Annabell Mallard
The Wolves By Sarah DeLappe Directed by Tessa Carr Leadership Team: Ashleigh Avallone, Addison Peacock, Anna Vu Director’s Note While I may be the one writing the director’s note to you, I have to tell you that this production has been a collaborative effort led by myself and three incredible students – Ashleigh Avallone, Addison Peacock, and Anna Vu. Together we created a working rehearsal environment that reflected empowered teamwork. Beyond the management team and cast, this ethic extended into the collaborative efforts of designers, crew, and the staff and faculty supporting the show. The text inspired us. Get ready for the complicated, messy, funny, and passionate world of this group of young women. As we all grapple with the unfathomable in the news each day, we still seek joy and fulfillment amidst the anger and grief in our mundane worlds. The young women of The Wolves are doing the same. We hope you enjoy their triumphs and cheer them through their struggles. Go Wolves! Sincerely, Tessa Carr
Special Thanks Ashleigh Avallone Lindsay Rae Taylor Julie Bennett and Jessamyne Saxon from Auburn University Media Production Group SYNlawn of Alabama Evan Grant with BSN Auburn University Theatre and Dance gratefully acknowledges support for this production from the Office of the Provost of Auburn University. The Wolves is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.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: Tessa Carr
Staff Technical Director: Matt Gist
Assistant Director: Addison Peacock
Assistant Technical Director: Cameron Lucas
Training Captain/ Choreographer: Ashleigh Avallone Costume Designer: Jennifer Salter Assistant Costume Designer: Elle Hartman
Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter Assistant Costume Shop Manager: Julianna Devaney Stage Manager: Anna Vu
Lighting Designer: Katie Wolfe
Assistant Stage Manager: Madison Todd
Sound Designer: Annabell Mallard
Wardrobe Supervisor: Julianna Devaney
Dramaturgs: Daisha Flint, Brian Eldredge
Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Jordan Denson
Scenic Coordinator: Bram Sheckels
Production Crews
Wardrobe Crew: Nikki Ahlf, Alyssa Allen, Mary Grace Sullivan Wig Master: Ashley Digiovanni
Scenic Studio:
Wig Crew: Fox Snead
Riley Brazell, Hannah Carstarphen, Nisi Collins, Tapley Cronier, Johnathan Davis, Jonny Dickey, River Dunlap, Sydney Golden, Morgan Hogans, Mary Keyton, Mengyao Li, Annabell Mallard, Presley McQuiddy-Gasparlin, Claudia Peeples, Matthew Smith, Tony To, Anna Turpen, Haley Wells, Monica Ye
Props Coordinator: Edward Ortego
Costume Studio: Nikki Ahlf, Ralista Alfa, Shelby Dupree, Cecilia Frederick, Elle Hartman, Charlcie Hathorn, Asha Knight, Melody Li, Maddie Maradik, Grace Moebes, Bethany Novotny, Sydney Pereira, Dexter Pilcher, Lyndsey Rice, Meredith Rice, Danielle Simmons, Fox Snead, Ella Taylor, Jackson Wells, Michaela Williams, Sherry Xu, Monica Ye
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Master Electrician: Matthew Smith Assistant Master Electrician: Annabell Mallard Light Board Operator: Matthew Smith Sound Board Operator: Bailey Hammett Deck Crew: Danielle Simmons, Vaurn Viswanathan House Manager: Annabell Mallard
Cast
Company Biographies
#00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaela Williams #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Pereira #7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Viana #8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitley Adams #11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rynnie Chapman #13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brantley Waller #14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Carstarphen #25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cecilia Frederick #46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashleigh Avallone Swing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antonavia Collins Soccer Mom. . . . . . . . . . . . Brooks Triplett *To play #2 on 4/14 & 4/15 performances
Whitley Adams (#8) is a junior BFA performance major from Griffin, GA. Their previous Auburn University theatre credit is Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), and she is very excited to be in her second show here. Whitley is also an active member of Mosaic Theatre Company and the AU Gospel Choir. Ashleigh Avallone (#46/Training Captain/Choreographer) is a senior BFA musical theatre major from Winter Park, FL. Some of her recent Auburn University theatre credits include Spring Awakening (Thea), Little Women (Amy), and The Theory of Relativity (“End of The Line”). She would like to give a shoutout to her dad for fostering her love of soccer from such a young age. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as this cast and crew for making her last show here at Auburn such an unforgettable one. Hannah Carstarphen (#14) is a freshman BA theatre major from Mobile, AL. She has a background in choir and competitive dance. Hannah is also a member of the AU Players organization on campus. This is her first production at Auburn University, and she is thrilled to be a part of this cast. Rynnie Chapman (#11) is a junior BFA performance major with a costume concentration from Auburn, AL. Her recent AUTD credits include Bring It On The Musical (Truman Cheerleader/Rich Girl #2), A Doll’s House (Nora’s Understudy), and A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy). Rynnie is so thankful for the support of her family and is so happy to be part of such an encouraging team. She hopes you enjoy the show! Antonavia Collins (Swing/#2 on 4-15 and 4-16) is a junior BFA performance major from Montgomery, AL. Her theatre credits include Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), Eat Dessert First (Daughter), and A Doll’s House Part 2 (Nora). She is also a member of the Gospel Choir, and she hopes to enjoy the rest of her time here at Auburn.
Scene Breakdown Setting: the City Sportsdome There is a cold that passes through the team during the show. The play will run for approximately 90 minutes without an intermission. Week 1 – The Cambodian Week 2 – Todos Los Ninos Week 3 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Week 4 – The Cambodian II Time-Out Week 6 – We Are The Wolves The Wolves takes an honest look at high school-aged women playing soccer and encountering life together. The play contains adult language and themes that include discussions about politics, sex, abortion, death, eating disorders, and the complicated dynamics between friends and families.
Glimmers in the Dark
Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season
Cecilia Frederick (#25) is a freshman theatre major from Baltimore, MD. She is thrilled to be in her first production at Auburn University. Her previous theatre credits include Seussical (Cat in the Hat), Once Upon a Mattress (Minstrel), and most recently, Pillow (Wilma). She wishes the rest of the cast and crew the best! Elle Hartman (Assistant Costume Designer) is a sophomore BA theatre major from Austin, TX. Previous Auburn credits include: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Sound A2), Spring Awakening (Sound A2), and Into The Woods (Costume Crew). Elle is extremely excited to work on this show. She is looking forward to the future in costuming and can't wait to see what the next show holds for her. War Eagle and Go Wolves! Annabell Mallard (Sound Designer) is a junior BFA theatre management major from Norcross, GA. Some of her previous credits include Into the Woods (Sound Engineer), Spring Awakening (A2), A Doll's House (Stage Manager), and Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Co-Sound Designer / A2) She would like to thank Anna Vu for her constant and generous support. Edward Ortego (Props Coordinator) is a senior at Auburn pursuing a BA theatre design/tech degree with a history minor. This is Edward’s second time acting as Props Coordinator at Auburn (the first being for Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration), and he hopes to pursue props and set design professionally after college. Edward would like to take this opportunity to thank his family, friends, and God for the success he's found so far, and he hopes you enjoy the show! Addison Peacock (Assistant Director) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Auburn, AL. Previous AU acting credits include Sharon in Detroit, Lady Francis in The Belle's Stratagem, Ruth in Blithe Spirit, Kate in PROGRESS, and Anne Marie in A Doll’s House Part 2. This is Addison's first directing experience with AU Theatre and Dance, and she has had a fantastic time. She thanks Dr. Carr, as well as the amazing cast and crew, for all their work. She hopes you enjoy the show! auburnuniversitytheatre.org
Cast
Company Biographies
#00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaela Williams #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sydney Pereira #7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jenna Viana #8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Whitley Adams #11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rynnie Chapman #13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brantley Waller #14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Carstarphen #25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cecilia Frederick #46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashleigh Avallone Swing* . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antonavia Collins Soccer Mom. . . . . . . . . . . . Brooks Triplett *To play #2 on 4/14 & 4/15 performances
Whitley Adams (#8) is a junior BFA performance major from Griffin, GA. Their previous Auburn University theatre credit is Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), and she is very excited to be in her second show here. Whitley is also an active member of Mosaic Theatre Company and the AU Gospel Choir. Ashleigh Avallone (#46/Training Captain/Choreographer) is a senior BFA musical theatre major from Winter Park, FL. Some of her recent Auburn University theatre credits include Spring Awakening (Thea), Little Women (Amy), and The Theory of Relativity (“End of The Line”). She would like to give a shoutout to her dad for fostering her love of soccer from such a young age. She would also like to thank her family and friends for their love and support, as well as this cast and crew for making her last show here at Auburn such an unforgettable one. Hannah Carstarphen (#14) is a freshman BA theatre major from Mobile, AL. She has a background in choir and competitive dance. Hannah is also a member of the AU Players organization on campus. This is her first production at Auburn University, and she is thrilled to be a part of this cast. Rynnie Chapman (#11) is a junior BFA performance major with a costume concentration from Auburn, AL. Her recent AUTD credits include Bring It On The Musical (Truman Cheerleader/Rich Girl #2), A Doll’s House (Nora’s Understudy), and A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy). Rynnie is so thankful for the support of her family and is so happy to be part of such an encouraging team. She hopes you enjoy the show! Antonavia Collins (Swing/#2 on 4-15 and 4-16) is a junior BFA performance major from Montgomery, AL. Her theatre credits include Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble), Eat Dessert First (Daughter), and A Doll’s House Part 2 (Nora). She is also a member of the Gospel Choir, and she hopes to enjoy the rest of her time here at Auburn.
Scene Breakdown Setting: the City Sportsdome There is a cold that passes through the team during the show. The play will run for approximately 90 minutes without an intermission. Week 1 – The Cambodian Week 2 – Todos Los Ninos Week 3 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Week 4 – The Cambodian II Time-Out Week 6 – We Are The Wolves The Wolves takes an honest look at high school-aged women playing soccer and encountering life together. The play contains adult language and themes that include discussions about politics, sex, abortion, death, eating disorders, and the complicated dynamics between friends and families.
Glimmers in the Dark
Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season
Cecilia Frederick (#25) is a freshman theatre major from Baltimore, MD. She is thrilled to be in her first production at Auburn University. Her previous theatre credits include Seussical (Cat in the Hat), Once Upon a Mattress (Minstrel), and most recently, Pillow (Wilma). She wishes the rest of the cast and crew the best! Elle Hartman (Assistant Costume Designer) is a sophomore BA theatre major from Austin, TX. Previous Auburn credits include: New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (Sound A2), Spring Awakening (Sound A2), and Into The Woods (Costume Crew). Elle is extremely excited to work on this show. She is looking forward to the future in costuming and can't wait to see what the next show holds for her. War Eagle and Go Wolves! Annabell Mallard (Sound Designer) is a junior BFA theatre management major from Norcross, GA. Some of her previous credits include Into the Woods (Sound Engineer), Spring Awakening (A2), A Doll's House (Stage Manager), and Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Co-Sound Designer / A2) She would like to thank Anna Vu for her constant and generous support. Edward Ortego (Props Coordinator) is a senior at Auburn pursuing a BA theatre design/tech degree with a history minor. This is Edward’s second time acting as Props Coordinator at Auburn (the first being for Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration), and he hopes to pursue props and set design professionally after college. Edward would like to take this opportunity to thank his family, friends, and God for the success he's found so far, and he hopes you enjoy the show! Addison Peacock (Assistant Director) is a senior BFA music theatre major from Auburn, AL. Previous AU acting credits include Sharon in Detroit, Lady Francis in The Belle's Stratagem, Ruth in Blithe Spirit, Kate in PROGRESS, and Anne Marie in A Doll’s House Part 2. This is Addison's first directing experience with AU Theatre and Dance, and she has had a fantastic time. She thanks Dr. Carr, as well as the amazing cast and crew, for all their work. She hopes you enjoy the show! auburnuniversitytheatre.org
Company Biographies Sydney Pereira (#2) is a sophomore BFA music theatre major from Elon, NC. Her Auburn University theatre credits include A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy). She also serves as secretary of AU Players. She would like to thank her friends and family as well as the cast and crew for an incredible show experience. Madison Todd (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman theatre major, minoring in Asian Studies, from Columbus, GA. Theatre credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SM), A Doll’s House (ASM), Tuck Everlasting (ASM), and Newsies (ASM). Madison would also like to thank her friends and family for their support and work they have put in helping her get to where she is.
Why are we celebrating? This special event continues the celebration of our return to live theatre, and specifically celebrates the recent retirement of three long-time, treasured members of the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty and the Auburn-Opelika community:
Brooks Triplett (Soccer Mom) is a graduate student getting her masters in Higher Education Administration from Savannah, GA. Previous credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble), Little Women (Amy), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ethel Peas), Godspell (Ensemble), and The Giver (Jonas’ Mother). She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, Tristan, NeeNee, and Noah for always supporting her and encouraging her to follow and exceed her dreams. Love to all her incredible friends. Brooks wouldn’t be here or anywhere else without you. “I jump at the chance to go back to theater.” –Taye Diggs Jenna Viana (#7) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in history, dance, and business, from San Diego, CA. Previous credits: Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Spring Awakening (Wendla), 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 and all of AUTD for a wonderful four years. Anna Vu (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA theatre management major and marketing minor from Lilburn, GA. Some previous Auburn credits include: Spring Awakening (Stage Manager), Blithe Spirit (Stage Manager), The Theory of Relativity (Stage Manager), Big Fish (ASM), and Detroit (ASM). She also serves as the production assistant for the Department of Theatre and Dance. This past summer she had the opportunity to work as the production assistant at the Utah Shakespeare Festival for Pericles and The Comedy of Errors as well as the assistant stage manager/company management intern at Cortland Repertory Theatre. This is her last show here at Auburn and she could not be more proud. She would like to thank the faculty and staff for their guidance over her four years and her friends for their constant support. vuanna.weebly.com
Daydrie Hague, Professor Emerita
Everyone! Especially if you are a former student of the department; a non-major, friend, or community member who worked on a show; a patron or donor who enjoys a special event; or a friend or colleague of our honorees, please consider attending.
What's Happening? Together we will enjoy special gatherings with friends old and new, and hear about opportunities to support student scholarships and the work of our newly christened Department of Theatre and Dance. Among the events included in this weekend is special production of:
Love Letters by A.R. Gurney Directed by Ashley Butler, Theatre '93 Featuring Daydrie Hague* and Dan LaRocque* Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence charts the highs, lows, and unpredictable intersections of their lives. Conceived during a time long before the internet and smartphones, Gurney's Pulitzer Prize finalist work employs the lost art of letter writing to examine how the intimacy of pen and paper can transcend both physical and spiritual distance.
Michaela Williams (#00) is a freshman BFA music theatre major from Columbus, GA. This is her first Auburn University Theatre and Dance production. Michaela is also a member of AU Players.
*The actors appear through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Love Letters is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Katie Wolfe (Lighting Designer) is a junior working towards degrees in both theatre design/tech and electrical engineering from Memphis, TN. Her previous design credits at Auburn include Into the Woods (Assistant Lighting Designer), A Doll’s House (Assistant Scenic Designer), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Sound and Video Designer), and Quad (Undergraduate Research Fellow). When she’s not spending time backstage, Katie can be found researching the uses of theatre technology and wireless communication systems! Photo credits: Jeffrey Etheridge
Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season
Dan LaRocque, Professor Emeritus
Who is invited?
Brantley Waller (#13) is a senior BFA theatre performance and visual media double major from Chelsea, AL. She is thrilled for The Wolves to be her final show as a performer here at Auburn University. It’s been her favorite play for over three years, and she can’t think of a better note to end on. Dr. Carr was also the first director to cast her in a show here, and she feels it’s both fitting and full circle that she’s also the last. Brantley is very thankful for her last five years here and hopes you enjoy the show.
Glimmers in the Dark
Robin Jaffe, Associate Professor Emeritus
auburnuniversitytheatre.org
Find more details and registration info at: aub.ie/AUTDcelebration
Company Biographies Sydney Pereira (#2) is a sophomore BFA music theatre major from Elon, NC. Her Auburn University theatre credits include A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy). She also serves as secretary of AU Players. She would like to thank her friends and family as well as the cast and crew for an incredible show experience. Madison Todd (Assistant Stage Manager) is a freshman theatre major, minoring in Asian Studies, from Columbus, GA. Theatre credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (SM), A Doll’s House (ASM), Tuck Everlasting (ASM), and Newsies (ASM). Madison would also like to thank her friends and family for their support and work they have put in helping her get to where she is.
Why are we celebrating? This special event continues the celebration of our return to live theatre, and specifically celebrates the recent retirement of three long-time, treasured members of the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty and the Auburn-Opelika community:
Brooks Triplett (Soccer Mom) is a graduate student getting her masters in Higher Education Administration from Savannah, GA. Previous credits include The Drowsy Chaperone (Ensemble), Little Women (Amy), Little Shop of Horrors (Ronnette), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Ethel Peas), Godspell (Ensemble), and The Giver (Jonas’ Mother). She would like to thank her Mom, Dad, Tristan, NeeNee, and Noah for always supporting her and encouraging her to follow and exceed her dreams. Love to all her incredible friends. Brooks wouldn’t be here or anywhere else without you. “I jump at the chance to go back to theater.” –Taye Diggs Jenna Viana (#7) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in history, dance, and business, from San Diego, CA. Previous credits: Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Spring Awakening (Wendla), 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 and all of AUTD for a wonderful four years. Anna Vu (Stage Manager) is a senior BFA theatre management major and marketing minor from Lilburn, GA. Some previous Auburn credits include: Spring Awakening (Stage Manager), Blithe Spirit (Stage Manager), The Theory of Relativity (Stage Manager), Big Fish (ASM), and Detroit (ASM). She also serves as the production assistant for the Department of Theatre and Dance. This past summer she had the opportunity to work as the production assistant at the Utah Shakespeare Festival for Pericles and The Comedy of Errors as well as the assistant stage manager/company management intern at Cortland Repertory Theatre. This is her last show here at Auburn and she could not be more proud. She would like to thank the faculty and staff for their guidance over her four years and her friends for their constant support. vuanna.weebly.com
Daydrie Hague, Professor Emerita
Everyone! Especially if you are a former student of the department; a non-major, friend, or community member who worked on a show; a patron or donor who enjoys a special event; or a friend or colleague of our honorees, please consider attending.
What's Happening? Together we will enjoy special gatherings with friends old and new, and hear about opportunities to support student scholarships and the work of our newly christened Department of Theatre and Dance. Among the events included in this weekend is special production of:
Love Letters by A.R. Gurney Directed by Ashley Butler, Theatre '93 Featuring Daydrie Hague* and Dan LaRocque* Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner are childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence charts the highs, lows, and unpredictable intersections of their lives. Conceived during a time long before the internet and smartphones, Gurney's Pulitzer Prize finalist work employs the lost art of letter writing to examine how the intimacy of pen and paper can transcend both physical and spiritual distance.
Michaela Williams (#00) is a freshman BFA music theatre major from Columbus, GA. This is her first Auburn University Theatre and Dance production. Michaela is also a member of AU Players.
*The actors appear through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Love Letters is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.
Katie Wolfe (Lighting Designer) is a junior working towards degrees in both theatre design/tech and electrical engineering from Memphis, TN. Her previous design credits at Auburn include Into the Woods (Assistant Lighting Designer), A Doll’s House (Assistant Scenic Designer), Together Apart: A Socially Distanced Collaboration (Sound and Video Designer), and Quad (Undergraduate Research Fellow). When she’s not spending time backstage, Katie can be found researching the uses of theatre technology and wireless communication systems! Photo credits: Jeffrey Etheridge
Auburn University Theatre and Dance • 2021-22 Season
Dan LaRocque, Professor Emeritus
Who is invited?
Brantley Waller (#13) is a senior BFA theatre performance and visual media double major from Chelsea, AL. She is thrilled for The Wolves to be her final show as a performer here at Auburn University. It’s been her favorite play for over three years, and she can’t think of a better note to end on. Dr. Carr was also the first director to cast her in a show here, and she feels it’s both fitting and full circle that she’s also the last. Brantley is very thankful for her last five years here and hopes you enjoy the show.
Glimmers in the Dark
Robin Jaffe, Associate Professor Emeritus
Find more details and registration info at: aub.ie/AUTDcelebration
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Our Mission
Department Chair: Chase Bringardner Office Administrators: Becky Henderson, Hannah Herndon Marketing Coordinator: Magalí Zaslabsky Graphic Designer: Ashley Butler
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 Box Office Assistants: Nisi Collins, Sydney Pereira, Addison Peacock, Lauren Selvia Marketing/Recruitment Assistants: Nikki Ahlf, Katie Pappas, Jenna Viana
The Department champions the interaction between theory and practice and produces citizen artists who advocate for the arts through their own work in local, national, and international communities. Auburn University theatre and dance students think critically, creatively, and collaboratively and carry their knowledge from rehearsal spaces and classrooms to stages, campuses, and communities worldwide.
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A Special Tale of Grit and Grace ... The inaugural production of Players Presents!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Directed by Brantley Waller April 30~May 1, 2022 at 1pm Kreher Preserve and Nature Center This Shakespearean classic covering everything from pollution to patriarchy is a fundraiser for AU Players, one of the oldest organizations on campus that involves many of our theatre majors. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. For tickets and info, contact: auplayers1919@gmail.com
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