SHAKESPEARE

Adapted and directed by Andrew Schwartz with original music by Andrew Lynch

Director’s Note

“She never told her love, And with a green and yellow melancholy She sat like Patience on a monument, Smiling at grief. Was not this love indeed?”

Twelfth Night’s themes include a quest for identity, for advancement, and for love — in all its forms. The characters, desperate for connection, go on a journey from wonder to madness as they slip, fall, and whirl their way towards a new sense of truth and clarity. The play, one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, takes place in a fictional country called Illyria and moves from a dark, “ill,” and cruel environment through a world of chaos and frivolity ultimately landing in a place of celebration and forgiveness. In our production, Illyria is an impressionistic dreamland that might exist somewhere in the mid-nineteenth century but has prismatic elements of many times and places. Sea and sky frame the action while music and mayhem invite you, our audience, to go on what we hope will be an entertaining journey.

This production is a combination of over forty talented collaborators. They are students, guest artists, faculty, and staff, and they each has brought artistry, commitment, and passion to their roles. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with such artists, and we sincerely hope that you enjoy the adventure.

Special Thanks

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

Thank you to the entire faculty and staff of Auburn’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Thanks as well to Lindsay Rae Taylor for her inspiration, and to Jeri Dickey and Fereshteh Rostampour for their guidance and leadership.

– Andrew Schwartz, Director

Artistic Team

Artistic Director: Chase Bringardner

Director: Andrew Schwartz

Assistant Director: Jordinia Denson

Costume Designer: Tracy Oleinick

Assistant Costume Designer: Shelby Dupree

Scenic Designer: Mejah Balams

Lighting Designer: Olivia Price

Composer/Sound Designer: Andrew Lynch

Assistant Sound Designer/Engineer: Annabell Mallard

Choreographer: Jeri Dickey

Movement Consultant: Nikki Ahlf

Dramaturgs: Annabell Mallard, Dallas McGrady

Production Crews

Scenic Studio:

Andrea D'Amico, Riley Buck, Tatum Clark, Jonny Dickey, Morgan Hogans, Eve Jenkins, Mengyao Li, Drew Miller, Claudia Peeples, Danielle Simmons, Kara Ann Smith, Tino Soto, Tony To, Haley Wells

Costume Studio:

Nikki Ahlf, Lisa Alfa, Hannah Carstarphen, Maggie Cole, Cecelia Copeland, Tapley Cronier, Jordinia Denson, Nick DiJulio, Shelby Dupree, Hali Everette, Elle Hartman, Lennie Johnston, Asha Knight, Presley McQuiddy-Gasparlin, Berkley Peacock, Meredith Rice, Michaela Williams, Avonlea Yeakley

Production Team

Director of Production: Laura Sims

Technical Director: Matthew/Maddie Smith

Staff Technical Director: Matt Gist

Assistant Technical Director/Staff

Electrician: Cameron Lucas

Costume Shop Manager: Jennifer Salter

Stage Manager: Madison Todd

Assistant Stage Manager: Tatum Clark

Wardrobe Supervisor: Mary Grace

Sullivan

Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor: Maggie Cole

Wardrobe Crew: Hannah Carstarphen, Hali Everette, Cecilia Frederick, Elle

Hartman, Linnie Johnston, Meredith Rice

Wig Master: Whitley Adams, Fox Snead

Wig Supervisor: Fox Snead

Wig Artists: Jordinia Denson, Sydney

Pereira, Mary Grace Sullivan

Draper: Sam Heilhecker

Props Coordinator: Jacob Van Horn

Assistant Props Coordinator: Meredith Rice

Charge Artist: Claudia Peeples

Head Electrician: Eve Jenkins

Production Electrician: Katie Wolfe

A2: Tino Soto

Light Board Operator: Reid Williams

Projections Operator: Avery Melton

Sound Board Operator: Jordinia Denson

House Managers: Olivia Beland, Hali Everette

A country called Illyria Setting Cast

Viola ........................................... Antonisia Collins

Feste ............................................ Patrick Barnett

Orsino ........................................... Jake Brockman

Olivia .......................................... Camryn Chapman

Toby Belch .......................................... Nick DiJulio

Andrew Aguecheek ................................ Tapley Cronier

Maria ........................................... Avonlea Yeakley

Malvolio ......................................... Johnathan Davis

Antonia ........................................... Whitley Adams

Sebastian ..................................... Antonavia Collins

Master/Priest; Feste/Sebastian Understudy . . . . . . . . . . Daisha Flint

Boatswain/Curio; Orsino/Malvolio Understudy ... Pierce Rossman

Mariner 1/Adriana; Viola/Antonia/Maria Understudy .. Asha Knight

Officer 1/Mariner 2/Perdita ......................... Cassie Vitale

Mariner 3/Valentine; Toby/Andrew Understudy ............ Tony To

Officer 2/Mariner 4/Celia ......................... Maddie Maradik

Olivia Understudy ................................... Riley Brazell

~ Warning: Contains Spoilers ~

Viola and her twin sister, Sebastian, have been shipwrecked; each believes the other to be drowned. With the help of Feste, Viola disguises herself as a young man and, under the name of Cesario, gets a job as a servant for the Duke Orsino. Meanwhile, Sebastian is rescued from drowning by Antonia, and also disguises herself as a man in order to survive in Illyria.

A Love Triangle

Orsino is in love with Olivia, but she's mourning for her dead brother, so she has rejected all his advances so far. He sends Cesario (who is really Viola) to woo Olivia on his behalf. Unfortunately for the Duke, Olivia is taken in by Cesario’s disguise and falls in love with “him.”

Meanwhile, Viola has secretly fallen in love with Orsino, and Orsino is confused by his feelings for his new ‘male’ servant. So: Viola loves Orsino, Orsino loves Olivia, and Olivia loves Cesario/Viola.

Tricking Malvolio

Olivia’s butler, Malvolio, disapproves of all the other members of her household — her drunken uncle Sir Toby Belch, his friend Sir Andrew Aguecheek, her jester Feste, and her maid Maria. Fed up with Malvolio constantly spoiling their fun, they decide to play a practical joke on him.

Malvolio is secretly in love with Olivia, and the others trick him into believing that these feelings are returned. Maria forges a letter to Malvolio, supposedly from Olivia, suggesting that she loves him and that he should wear yellow stockings and smile all the time. Malvolio does as the letter suggests, and Olivia thinks he has gone mad, so she has him locked up.

Sebastian Returns

Viola’s sister, Sebastian, who believes her sister is dead, arrives also dressed as a man with her friend and protector, Antonia.

Sebastian meets Olivia. She mistakes her for Cesario and asks her for her hand in marriage; she agrees.

CONFUSION, COUPLING, AND A HAPPY ENDING

Lots of confusion follows around the mistaken identity of Sebastian and Cesario, and exactly who is promised to whom. Eventually all is revealed, the two sisters are reunited, and the love triangle is resolved into two couples, Sebastian and Olivia, and Viola and Orsino.

Finally, Olivia discovers the trick that has been played on Malvolio, and he’s released from confinement.

Company Biographies

Whitley Adams (Antonia) (she/they) is a senior BFA performance major from Detroit, MI. Previous Auburn credits include Detroit ’67 (Chelle/Bunny Swing), The Wolves (#8), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hippolyta), 25¢ (Dorothy), and Bring It On The Musical (Ensemble). She has also had the pleasure of serving as the social officer of AU Players, as well as being the assistant director of Mosaic Theatre Company. They are so grateful for everything AU Theatre & Dance (AUTD) has taught them and can't wait to take that knowledge into their career.

Patrick Barnett (Feste) is a freshman here at Auburn University. He is a BFA music theatre major, and this is his second AUTD role. He is very excited to play Feste here at Auburn and would like to thank God, his family, and his girlfriend for their continuous support and prayers!!

Riley Brazell (Olivia Understudy) is from a small town in South Carolina. She started theatre at the age of seven and fell in love. Riley is also a professional special effects makeup artist with IMDb credits. She has also recently signed with a modeling agency here in Alabama. Riley has loved every second of being an AUTD student!

Jake Brockman (Orsino) is a finance major and theatre minor from Minneapolis, MN. Auburn University theatre credits include Into The Woods (Cinderella’s Prince) and Spring Awakening (Moritz). Jake would like to thank his family, friends, and cast mates for their endless support.

Camryn Chapman (Olivia) is a BFA performance major from Auburn, AL. Her Auburn University credits include Bring It On The Musical (Truman Cheerleader), A Doll’s House (Nora Understudy), A Doll’s House Part 2 (Emmy), The Wolves (#11), and Detroit ’67 (Caroline). Camryn is so thrilled to finish out her Auburn University career with Twelfth Night. She wants to say thank you to her family and her whole BFA class who support her tremendously in all her endeavors. Enjoy the show!

Tatum Clark (Assistant Stage Manager) is a transfer student from Huntsville, AL in their first year with Auburn University Theatre and Dance. They have participated in the previous Auburn shows Detroit ’67 (Assistant Stage Manager) and Pippin (House Manager). Tatum had a wonderful time working on this excellent production, and they hope you enjoy the show!

Antonavia Collins (Sebastian) is a senior BFA performance major from Montgomery, AL. Her theatre credits include Bring it On the Musical (Ensemble), A Doll’s House Part 2 (Nora), and The Wolves (#2 & Swing). She is very excited that this is her final acting performance of her senior year, and she hopes that this will be one for the books. #WarEagle

Antonisia Collins (Viola) is a senior BFA music theatre major at Auburn University. She loves the stage and loves to bring joy to an audience. Antonisia has been cast in ten shows here at Auburn, including this one. She is excited to continue her last semester as an actress at Auburn University.

Tapley Cronier (Andrew Aguecheek) is a sophomore BA theatre and psychology double major from Montgomery, AL. Auburn University theatre credits include Spring Awakening (Otto), Into the Woods (The Steward), Our Town (George Gibbs), and The Thanksgiving Play (Caden). He would like to thank all his friends and family for always supporting him, and he is very excited to be a part of this production of Twelfth Night!

Johnathan Davis (Malvolio) is a senior BFA performance major from Dublin, GA. His previous Auburn University credits include The Belle’s Strategem (Bailie Courtall), Spring Awakening (Adult Men), and Pippin (Charles). He is excited to be a part of this fantastic cast and is honored to be able to do this as his last show here at Auburn. Johnathan would like to thank his family and BFA family for all the support and love these past four years.

Jordinia Denson (Assistant Director) is a senior BFA music theatre major, minoring in industrial and graphic design processes. Notable roles of hers include: La Cienega in Bring It On the Musical, Lank in Detroit ’67, Lionel in Cinderella the Musical, and Anon in Anonymous. This is Jordinia’s first opportunity as an assistant director for an Auburn University mainstage production, and she has enjoyed the process immensely and has learned a lot working alongside talented and dedicated theatre practitioners. Additionally, Jordinia is directing Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, which opens April 29th, and invites you to opening night!

Nick DiJulio (Toby Belch) is a junior BFA performance major and visual media studies double from Auburn, AL. He is a proud member of Mosaic Theatre Company, the Auburn University Players, AU Generation Action, and the Auburn Sustenance Project. Nick is proud to be in his eighth production at Auburn University.

Daisha Flint (Master/Priest; Feste/Sebastian Understudy) is a sophomore BA theatre major from Piedmont, AL. They transferred into the department to improve her performance skills world and gain new skills outside of acting. She would like to thank everyone who has helped them do just that!

Company Biographies

Asha Knight (Mariner 1/Adriana; Viola/Antonia/Maria Understudy) is a junior BFA performance major from Montgomery, AL. She performed in AU Players' production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Robin Starveling) and three directing outcome scenes, including 7 weeks, 3 days (Emma), Favorite Lady (Frankie), and Whatever I Want (Elizabeth). She also performed as Mrs. Crossley/Shanty Band leader in Treasure Island at the Cloverdale Playhouse in Montgomery, AL. Asha is excited to be a part of this production and hopes you enjoy!

Maddie Maradik (Officer 2/Mariner 4/Celia) is senior BFA music theatre major from Nashville, TN. Her previous Auburn University Theatre and Dance roles include Into the Woods (Rapunzel), Spring Awakening (Female Swing 1), New Day Dawning: Finding Hope at the Theatre (“Somewhere”), Bring it On The Musical (Truman cheerleader, Campbell understudy). Maddie is so excited to participate in her first Shakespeare play with almost all of her BFA class!

Olivia Price (Lighting Designer) is a senior BFA design/technology (lighting and scenic concentrations) and BA English professional and public writing double-major from Southern California. Her recent AUTD production credits include charge artist for Detroit ‘67 and lighting designer for the Re-imagine dance concert. She proudly serves as the visual arts section editor on the Auburn Circle magazine and is a member of Tri Sigma sorority. Olivia would like to thank her ever-generous family, friends, colleagues, and mentors for their inextinguishable support. War Eagle and enjoy the show.

Pierce Rossman (Boatswain/Curio; Orsino/Malvolio Understudy) is a sophomore majoring in industrial and systems engineering with a minor in theatre. Previous credits include Into the Woods (AUTD; The Wolf/Cinderella’s Father), Spring Awakening (AUTD; Georg), Cirque Antanda (Milton Theatre Company; Performer), James and the Giant Peach (Milton Theatre Company; Grasshopper). He would like to thank God, his family, his fraternity brothers, his castmates, and various directors for all their continued love and support.

Tony To (Mariner 3/Valentine; Toby/Andrew Understudy) is a BFA theatre performance major. His Auburn University Theatre and Dance roles include A Doll’s House Part 2 (Torvald) and Pippin (Lewis). He enjoys music and playwriting.

Madison Todd (Stage Manager) is a sophomore theatre major minoring in Asian studies from Columbus, GA. Her Auburn theatre credits include Pippin (Stage Manager), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Stage Manager), The Wolves (Assistant Stage Manager), and A Doll’s House (Assistant Stage Manager). Madison would also like to thank her friends and family for their support in getting her to where she is today.

Avonlea Yeakley (Maria) is a BFA performance major and a dance minor from Houston, TX. She is a proud member of AU Players, Planned Parenthood: Generation Action, and Mosaic Theatre Company, as well as a student staff member in the costume shop at the Telfair Peet. She is so excited to be in their second Shakespeare production with this amazing cast and hopes you all fall in love with this hilarious play as much as she has! Avonlea wants to thank her family for all of their support and hopes you enjoy the show.

Cassie Vitale (Officer 1/Mariner 2/Perdita) is honored to be a part of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. In her final production at Auburn, Cassie is honored to share the stage with an extraordinary cast and crew one last time. Thank you to Andrew, BFA peers, and all of her professors who have been a part of this beautiful, four-year journey. Website: www.cassievitale.com Instagram: cassie_vitale

Guest Artist Biography

Mejah Balams (Scenic Designer) is a multi-disciplined visual artist residing in Atlanta, Ga. She received a BFA in theatre design and technology from Auburn University and extended her studies at the reputable Cobalt Studios for scenic art. Her work has been credited as scenic, lighting, and props designer. She has also had the privilege of touring as art department lead for theatre production. Her most notable collaboration was a lighting designer for Prague Quadrennial 2019’s main creative centerpiece “Blue Hour”, a large scale multifaceted and immersive installation. She most recently designed for the Summit Performance Indianapolis production of Skeleton Crew.

Learn More About the World of Twelfth Night!

Want to learn more about the show and hear some behind-the-scenes perspectives?

• Use this QR code to learn more about the world of Ilyria, the meaning of the “twelfth night,” and other fascinating dramaturgical information.

• Join us after the Tuesday, Feb. 28 performance for a discussion with the actors and members of the artistic team.

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Thurs. Mar. 30 Opening

Fri. Mar. 31

Sat. Apr. 1

Sun. Apr. 2 Matinee

Wed. April 5

Thurs. April 6 *

Fri. April 7

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Telfair B. Peet Mainstage

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Thur. Apr. 20 Opening *

Fri. Apr. 21

Sat. Apr. 22

Sun. April 23 Matinee