BU Stages (February 2017 - ' 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore', 'Much Ado About Nothing')

February 18 - 25

Wimberly Wi mberl b ly Theatre Theatre Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts

February 22 - 26

Boston t U University i it Th Theatre t Lane-Comely Studio 210

A WELCOME FROM THE SCHOOL OF THEATRE DIRECTOR Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us for this third quarter of work from the students of the Boston University School of Theatre. We are pleased to share with you Much Ado About Nothing, directed by MFA Direc ng candidate Stephen Pick, and ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore, directed by School of Theatre faculty member Mark Cohen.

I want to invite you to explore the wealth of offerings being produced by the College of Fine Arts this coming spring. Of par cular note, in May, the School will bid farewell to the Boston University Theatre and our Lane-Comley Studio 210, home to our Design & Produc on programs for decades, with produc ons of Caridad Svich’s bold comedy The Labyrinth of Desire and Jean Giradoux’s cau onary tale, Tiger at the Gates, as translated by Christopher Fry. To view the College’s full event calendar, please visit us online at bu.edu/cfa/events.

Finally, I encourage you to take a peek at the progress we are making at the new Boston University Theatre Center, future home of both our D&P programs and a new, 250-seat performance studio. You can learn more about the project, view architectural renderings, and keep tabs on the build of the BUTC via a live webcam, all at bu.edu/facili es/project/boston-university-theatre-center.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful spring!

Warm wishes,

Jim Petosa Director, School of Theatre Boston University College of Fine Arts

JOHN FORD’s

‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE directed by Mark Cohen Scenic Designer Costume Designer Ligh ng Designer Sound Designer Technical Director Stage Manager Produc on Manager

Afsoon Pajoufar Zarah Avalon Paul Timmel J. Collin Priddy-Barnum Sid Wolf Marisa Brink Kate Bartels

CAST Giovanni Annabella Hippolyta Vasquez Soranzo Friar Putana Berge o Florio Philo s Poggio Grimaldi Donado Richarde o Cardinal

Bo Krucik Madeline Sosnowski Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz Joseph Boyce Alessandro Lustan Zanet Jack Lavey Kendra Jain Chase Schlachlin Alex Schneps Oreine Robinson Dillon McGuire Will Anderson Olivia D’Amato Thomas Mitsock Jules Tanner

DESIGN & PRODUCTION TEAM Fight Choreographer Fight Captain Assistant Stage Manager Produc on Assistant Run Crew

Angie Jepson Bo Krucik Grace Hill Jolie Frazer-Madge Tiara Burton, Meng Deng, Thomas Leacu & Sophronia Vowels

Assistant Scenic Designer Paint Charge Proper es Master Scene Shop Supervisor Assistant Technical Director Paints/Scenic Build Crew

Lindsay Fuori Emily Rosenkrantz Michelle Sparks Rita Roy Billy Balmer School of Theatre Technical Crew, Grayson Basina & Jessica Rechin

Assistant Costume Designer Wardrobe Head Costume Build Crew

Lauren Reuter Barbara Crowther School of Theatre Costume Shop & Meg Timney Alfred Bardwell-Evans, Ta ana Chavez, Jacob DeSousa & Samantha Staord

Wardrobe Crew

Assistant Ligh ng Designer Master Electrician Assistant Master Electrician Light Board Operator Ligh ng Crew

Shannon Clarke Carmen Catherine Alfaro Shane Cassidy Sean Perreira School of Theatre Ligh ng Department, Emily Bearce & Keithlyn Parkman

Assistant Sound Designer Sound Board Operator Sound Crew

Kaitlyn Sapp Trenton Mullick School of Theatre Sound Dept.

House Manager Front of House

Kat Alix Graceson Abreu Nunez, Mahali Booth-Hodges, Mose Kane, Taylor VonDerrick & Ta ana Webster

ABOUT THE COMPANY Mark Cohen (Director) has been a full- me faculty member teaching ac ng at SOT for over a decade. At Brown University, Emerson College, and others he has directed such plays as Angels in America, TwelŌh Night, Cymbeline, and Neal LaBute’s The Distance from Here. As an actor, he has worked locally with Gloucester Stage, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT), Israeli Stage, Boston Center for American Performance (BCAP), Sleeping Weazel, among others. He co-founded and for years ran the na onally recognized TheatreBridge Program at Brown. Mark’s recent associa on with San Francisco-based Abuela Luna, Ltd., has resulted in the award-winning film Shakespeare in the Shadows (undergoing further development and expansion) and a variety of ongoing film projects.

His is the voice of Jack London in a series of Bay Area PBS spots celebra ng the 2016 centenary of the writer’s death. He is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Associa on.

Zarah Avalon (Costume Designer) is a senior Costume Design major at BU. She is excited to be working on this show, as it is her last one here before the next phase of her life! It is her dream to travel and her future plans hope to fulfill that, whether she is touring with a company, or freelancing her way through the world.

Kate Bartels (Produc on Manager) is a second year MFA candidate for Produc on Management at Boston University. Originally from New Orleans and an avid Saints fan, Kate received her BA in Theatre Design and Technology from Louisiana State University before moving to New York and working as the Management Assistant for the York Theatre Company. In addi on to produc on management, Kate works as an AEA and AGMA stage manager.

Marisa Brink (Stage Manager) is a senior Stage Management major. Recent professional credits include work with Des Moines Metro Opera, Central City Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston Ballet, and Commonwealth Shakespeare Company.

Afsoon Pajoufar (Scenic Designer) is a set designer who was born in Tehran, Iran. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Pain ng. She has also worked as a produc on designer in movies. A er a year working as a guest designer at Auburn University, she joined the MFA Scene Design program at Boston University.

J. Collin Priddy-Barnum (Sound Designer) is a second year graduate Sound Design student with Boston University School of Theatre. Originally from North Carolina, J. Collin comes to Boston by way of freelance work in New York for such companies as Playwrights Horizons, Signature Theatre, and Sleep No More.

Paul Timmel (Ligh ng Designer) is a third year ligh ng design MFA candidate at Boston University. His past designs at BU include, most recently, Parade, the Opera Ins tute’s Così fan TuƩe, BCAP and BPT’s produc ons of Exposed and Uncle Jack and the 2014 Fringe Fes val’s La Tragedie de Carmen, as well as Water by the Spoonful and Sight Unseen. Paul completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Sid Wolf (Technical Director) is a School of Theatre senior whose credits include Rosmersholm (Technical Director), Delirium (Technical Director), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Assistant TD), and The Human Comedy (ATD). A er gradua on, she will be working as a produc on assistant for Lincoln Center Out of Doors.

Special thanks to Billy Balmer, the best assistant in the world!

Cast Biographies Will Anderson (Grimaldi/Bandi ) is a sophomore at BU School of Theatre working toward his BFA in Ac ng. He is so grateful to be making his Boston stage debut and would like to thank the cast and crew for making this possible, and his family and friends for suppor ng him all the while.

Joseph Boyce (Vasques) is a senior BFA Ac ng major at BU and he is excited to perform this show with a cast full of close friends and fellow storytellers. When he isn’t on stage, Joe enjoys prac cing improv comedy and playing D&D with his friends. May the Force be with you.

Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz (Hippolita) is a senior in the School of Theatre, and is deeply grateful to be a part of this produc on in her final year. BU credits include The Cradle Will Rock, Changes of Heart, The Cripple of Inishmaan, TwelŌh Night, and Daddy Issues. Kaitlin would like to thank her tremendously suppor ve family, the SOT community, and the excep onal cast and crew of 'Tis Pity She's A Whore.

Olivia D’Amato (Donado) is so excited to be a part of this incredible cast and team. Olivia is a senior Ac ng major at Boston University School of Theatre, and has also studied abroad at London Academy of Music and Drama c Art. Some favorite credits while at BU include Dauber in The Cradle Will Rock and Laertes in Hamlet. She would like to thank her friends, family, and the Class of 2017!

Kendra Jain (Putana) Off-Broadway: A Room of My Own (Abingdon), Facebook Me (DR2). TV: Over/Under (USA), Law and Order: SVU (NBC), Lies in Plain Sight (Life me), and series regular in Downwardly Mobile (pilot, NBC) and Funny in Farsi (pilot, ABC). Film: On the Wing, Our Boys, and New Year’s Eve (dir. Garry Marshall).

Bo Krucik (Giovanni) is currently a senior in Boston University’s BFA Ac ng conservatory. Recent credits include Fiddler on the Roof (New Repertory Theatre), Equal Writes (Boston Playwrights’ Theatre/BU New Play Ini a ve), and Mad Forest (Boston University). Bo is originally from San Francisco, California, and enjoys swimming and playing flamenco guitar.

Jack Lavey (Friar) is so excited to be par cipa ng in his first show at Boston University. He would like to say a big thank you to the cast, Mark, and the whole crea ve team who have made his first BU show such a great experience!

Dillon McGuire (Poggio/Bandi ) is a sophomore at Boston University School of Theatre who is thrilled to be making his SOT debut. He would like to thank his parents for their unending love and support. In addi on, he wishes to thank President Obama and his family for their eight years of service.

Thomas Mitsock (Richarde o) is currently in his second year at Boston University School of Theatre, earning his degree in Ac ng. Originally from Wes ord, Massachuse s, Thomas is thrilled to be performing with a group of dedicated and generous ar sts. He would like to thank his peers, teachers, and family for their support.

Oreine Robinson (Philo s/Bandi ) is a sophomore BFA Ac ng major at Boston University. Oreine is from Winston Salem, North Carolina, where she graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts high school program. Her hobbies include baking and contemporary dancing. Oreine is wickedly excited to make her BU debut performance in ‘Tis Pity!

Chase Schalchlin (Berge o) is originally from the Central Coast of California. He is a sophomore Ac ng major who is minoring in Film Produc on. He is excited to be part of such an electric produc on. He would like to thank his families for their endless love and support. Like Berge o, look for joy in life.

Alex Schneps (Florio) is an MFA Theatre Educa on candidate. His credits include Hitler/Bok, Good (New Repertory Theatre), Sampson/First Watchman, Romeo & Juliet (Har ord Stage, dir. Darko Tresjnak), Don Juan, Mornings of April and May (Connec cut Free Shakespeare), Jody, The Hen Night (Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, UK), and Ensemble/Understudy, Prelude to a Kiss (Hun ngton Theatre Company).

Madeline Sosnowski (Annabella) is delighted to have worked with such a wonderful team of ar sts for her final produc on here at BU, and she would like to thank everyone involved for such an invigora ng process. She will perform her senior thesis in April, and looks forward to whatever adventures come a er gradua on!

Jules Tanner (Cardinal) is happy to be joining the cast of ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore.

He is a sophomore at Boston University, where he studies Theatre Arts. He recently acted as assistant director on The Shakespeare Project.

Alessandro Lustan Zanet (Soranzo) is proud to be part of such a strong ensemble and would also like to thank everyone at Boston University as this will be his final performance here. Finally, he would like to dedicate each performance to his grandparents in Italy who have yet to see him perform.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’s

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING directed by STEPHEN PICK Scenic Designer Costume Designer Ligh ng Designer Sound Designer Technical Directors Stage Manager Produc on Manager

Mary Sader Bri any Meehan Marcella Barbeau Aubrey Dube Nicole Clark & Logan Lower Sarah Wallace Emily Vaughn

CAST Claudio Benedick Don Pedro Leonato Hero Beatrice Don John Dogberry/Antonio Borachio/Friar Conrad/Ursula Verges/Sexton Margaret/Seacol

Chris an Scales Peter Walsh Aaron Dowdy Michael Ofori Alejandra Mangini Claudia Watanabe Kellan Rhude Anna Bortnick Leo Blais Taylor Beidler Ryan Huemmer Cora Bu a

DESIGN & PRODUCTION TEAM Assistant Director Assistant Stage Managers Run Crew

Olivia Sanabria Sophia Ray & Jillian Tone Caroline Lord

Assistant Scenic Designer Paint Charge Scene Shop Supervisor Paints/Scenic Build Crew

Andrew Kolifrath Lauren Hannah White Rita Roy School of Theatre Technical Crew

Assistant Costume Designer Wardrobe Head Costume Build Crew Wardrobe Crew

Sophia Baramidze Megan Mills School of Theatre Costume Shop Robert Kellogg, Isabella Ricker & Sophie Smith

Assistant Ligh ng Designer & Master Electrician Light Board Operator Ligh ng Crew

Mark Fortunato Londeen McEachron School of Theatre Ligh ng Dept.

Sound Board Operator Sound Crew House Managers Front of House

Emilia Kaczmarkiewicz School of Theatre Sound Dept.

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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR Much Ado About Nothing explores the range and capacity for human emo on.

Part of the roman c comedy genre, the play is light, fun, frivolous, and earthy, exploring love, joy, and generosity of spirit. Yet at the same me, it does not ignore the opposite extremes humans are prone to feel, including jealousy, anxiety, insecurity, and hate.

Much of the comedy of the play comes from games of love, the classic ba le of the sexes. Running parallel to this is the ba le between love and hate within each character’s consciousness. Conflict in the plot arises when an individual’s hate swells and overpowers their love. This is a problem that can only be resolved by someone stepping out of the cycle to offer forgiveness.

Because Hero takes this very step in Much Ado, Robert Grams Hunter and others place the play in a subgenre of roman c comedy: the comedy of forgiveness. Hunter says, “The comedy of forgiveness proclaims that human nature is such that any social structure must finally depend on mutual forbearance—on forgiving and being forgiven.” In a me where many individuals and groups of people have reason and opportunity to hate, our produc on explores the ques on, “what would happen if people choose to love and forgive instead?”

ABOUT THE COMPANY Stephen Pick, originally from Portland, Oregon, is the co-founder of Valley Repertory Theatre, a non-profit, semi-professional company with the mission of developing new plays and giving fresh life to established works. While Ar s c Director at Valley Rep, Stephen led what has become the company’s signature focus: a new play series called Stories of Newberg. This ongoing project creates full-length plays based on interviews with local people of all backgrounds.

Transplanted to Boston in 2015, Stephen is now midway through his studies for an MFA in Direc ng at Boston University. Stephen and his wife, Jessie, have two li le girls, Madelyn and Lillian.

Marcella Barbeau is a first year MFA ligh ng designer who earned her BFA from the Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.

A er gradua ng, she moved to Sea le to freelance and assist designers at ACT Theatre, Book-It Repertory, and the Oregon Shakespeare Fes val. She recently designed Mad Forest for the Boston University Fringe Fes val.

Nicole Clark is a junior Technical Produc on major with a concentra on in Stage Management and a minor in Philosophy. Her past produc ons at BU include Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Stage Manager) and Così fan tuƩe (Assistant Technical Director). She would like to thank her advisers and assistant, Logan, for all their help and guidance on this show.

Aubrey Dube’s sound design credits include Monster, Serious Money, Pentecost, Vinegar Tom, Big Love, The Imaginary Invalid, Serious Money, In the Next Room, Man of La Mancha, Big Love, Delirium, Daddy Issues, A Taste of Honey, and The Hothouse.

Logan Lower is a sophomore Technical Produc on major, from West Palm Beach, Florida. He worked as the Assistant Technical Director for this year’s Fringe Fes val and will be working as the Assistant Technical Director for The Labyrinth of Desire at the BU Theatre.

BriƩany Meehan is a junior studying Costume Design at Boston University.

Much Ado is her third design with BU. Her credits include In the Heart of America and Hydrogen Jukebox. She has had a wonderful me working with this produc on team and cast and hopes you enjoy the show!

Mary Sader is a third year MFA candidate in Scene Design. Her recent credits include Memorial (Boston Playwrights’ Theatre/BU New Play Ini a ve), New Repertory Theatre’s Classic Repertory Company’s 2016-17 tour, and Exposed (Boston Center for American Performance/BPT). She has also worked with Gloucester Stage, Anthem Theatre Company, and OperaHub. She earned her BA with Honors from Virginia Tech. marysader.com Emily Vaughn is a first year MFA candidate in Produc on Management. She received her BA from Cal State San Bernardino with an emphasis in Stage Management, a er which she was a freelance stage manager in the greater Los Angeles area. This is her fourth produc on at Boston University.

Sarah Wallace is a senior Stage Management major at Boston University. She is honored and proud to be a part of this produc on and community. Recent credits include The Cherry Orchard, TwelŌh Night, and The Adding Machine.

She would like to thank the whole company and especially her partner in crime, Olivia Sanabria. Enjoy!

Cast Biographies Taylor Beidler is a senior Theatre Arts major studying playwri ng and dramaturgy. Her ten-minute play, “Overshot,” will be performed as a part of Brunch Theatre in New York City this March. Her full-length play, Hi! How Are You! How’s Your Sex Life? will premiere at BU in April. For more informa on, please visit taylorbeidler.com.

Leo Blais is in his final semester as a senior Ac ng major at Boston University.

You may have seen Leo as a hungry zombie in “Trapped in a Room with a Zombie” in Somerville, or as a young Peter Pe grew in The Gathering Storm: A Marauder’s Fan Film, slated to be released in 2015. He would like to thank Diana for her constant comfort and support.

Anna Bortnick is a junior at Boston University pursing a BFA in Theatre Arts with a minor in Art History. She also trained at The Eugene O’Neill Na onal Theater Ins tute. In January, Anna assisted David Gammons with his produc on of Hand to God at SpeakEasy Stage. Star ng next week, she will perform in OBERON’s A Ride on the Irish Cream.

Cora BuƫƩa is celebra ng her first produc on at BU. She is grateful to work with such a generous cast and crew. Cora would like to thank her family, especially her parents, who have endless pa ence and love to give. Finally, she sends her love to her puppy, Oliver Bacon Bu a.

Aaron Dowdy is honored to a part of the cast of Much Ado About Nothing. It is his last full-length play produc on at Boston University because Aaron will graduate in May! He has enjoyed a wide variety of roles since a ending BU and would like to thank his teachers, his peers, his parents, our incredible stage manager, Sarah Wallace, and his ki y, Sylvia. To find out more, check out aarondowdy.com.

Ryan Huemmer is a sophomore Ac ng major hailing from North Carolina. He is absolutely thrilled to be a part of this produc on and would like to thank his fellow cast members, crew, produc on team, and director for such a wonderful experience.

Alejandra Mangini is a senior Ac ng major at Boston University. Favorite credits: The Cherry Orchard (Varya), Water by the Spoonful (Odessa), and Uncommon Women and Others (Leilah). She studied abroad at London Academy of Music and Drama c Art receiving her diploma in Classical Ac ng.

Alejandra is incredibly grateful for her family, friends, and teachers for their con nuous support.

Michael Ofori is a second year Theatre Educa on graduate student. He hails from the Ashan Region in the West African country, Ghana. Michael’s recent show was a collabora ve explora on of some of the works of Tennessee Williams. He is excited to be working on this play and sharing the experience with such a wonderful group of ar sts.

Kellan Rhude is a junior Theatre Arts major at Boston University College of Fine Arts. He came to BU from Los Angeles. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA, he recently starred in the IFC Films release The Axe Murders of Villisca which just debuted on iTunes and Amazon Prime.

ChrisƟan Scales is excited to be making his Boston University debut in the role of Claudio. He grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and fell in love with Shakespeare when he was first introduced to his plays in middle school. He would like to give a huge “thank you” to the cast and crew, and to his wonderful family for their love and support.

Peter Walsh is a sophomore Ac ng major in the School of Theatre at Boston University. He has been in the shows The Curious Case of The Watson Intelligence, Mad Forest, and Marvin’s Room. He is excited to be part of Much Ado and cannot wait to share it. Enjoy!

Claudia Watanabe is a sophomore Theatre Arts major. She recently performed in Aurora Borealis, a light and movement show with ar s c direc on by Yo-el Cassell and Micki Taylor-Pinney. Hailing from Sydney, Tokyo, and London, she is proud to call Boston University home. She would like to thank her parents for their endless love and support.

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BOSTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Founded in 1839, Boston University is an interna onally recognized ins tu on of higher educa on and research. With more than 33,000 students, it is the fourth largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 16 schools and colleges, along with a number of mul -disciplinary centers and ins tutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Associa on of American Universi es (AAU), a consor um of 62 leading research universi es in the United States and Canada. Established in 1954, Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) is a top- er fine arts ins tu on. Comprised of the School of Music, School of Theatre, and School of Visual Arts, CFA offers professional training in the arts in conservatory-style environments for undergraduate and graduate students, complemented by a liberal arts curriculum for undergraduate students.

Lynne Allen Shiela Kibbe Jim Petosa JeanneƩe Guillemin

Dean ad interim, College of Fine Arts Director ad interim, School of Music Director, School of Theatre Director ad interim, School of Visual Arts

SCHOOL OF THEATRE The School of Theatre at the College of Fine Arts at Boston University is a leading conservatory for the study of ac ng, stage management, design, produc on, and all aspects of the theatrical profession. These programs of study are enriched by the School’s access to the greater liberal arts programs at Boston University. The School of Theatre values the no on of “the new conservatory” and seeks to provide students with opportuni es for ar s c growth through a rigorous curriculum, professional connec ons, and an emphasis on collabora on and new work.

Jim Petosa McCaela Donovan Liz Mazar Phillips Johnny Kontogiannis Adam Kassim Jon Savage Mark Stanley Karen Martakos Emily Ranii Brian Dudley Renee E. Yancey

Director Assistant Director Business Manager BU Theatre Complex Produc on Manager 855 Produc on Manager BFA Design & Produc on Programs Head MFA Design & Produc on Programs Head Costume Shop Supervisor BU Summer Theatre Ins tute Co-Program Head Senior Staff Assistant; BUSTI Co-Program Head Senior Staff Assistant, Design & Produc on

DESIGN & PRODUCTION FACULTY: Joel Brandwine*, Ben Emerson*, Diane Fargo, Adam Godbout, Nancy Leary*, Michael Maso, James McCartney, Seághan McKay, Roger Meeker*, James Noone*, Penney Pine e, Jon Savage, Leslie Sears*, Mark Stanley*, Cris na Todesco, Mariann Verheyen*, Denise Wallace-Spriggs, and Jesse Washburn.

PERFORMANCE FACULTY: Judy Braha*, Ilana M. Brownstein*, Yo-el Cassell, Mark Cohen, McCaela Donovan, Sidney Friedman, Kirsten Greenidge, Chris ne Hamel, Michael Hammond, Clay Hopper, Angie Jepson, Michael Kaye*, Paula Langton*, Georgia Lyman, Maurice Parent, Jim Petosa, Betsy Pola n, Ma hew Stern, Micki Taylor-Pinney, and Elaine Vaan Hogue*. * Denotes Program Head