Big Guns

2021-22 Carthage Theatre Department Presents

BiG GUNS

Written by Nina Segal

Directed by Natalie Lall ’22

April 7-8 | 7:30 p.m.

April 9 | 3 p.m.

Studio Theatre

setting “Just Before.”

There is no intermission for this show.

cast ONE...............................................................................................................Lily Anderson TWO......................................................................................................... Matthew Corgiat

production team Director, Sound Designer.................................................................................. Natalie Lall Stage Manager...............................................................................................Rose Reichert Technical Director, Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer............................Michael Jurek Costume Designer............................................................................................ Sierra Clark Board Operator...........................................................................................Alison Koclanis Stage Crew................................................................................................. Melissa Schmidt

note from the team There is much to be frightened of in the world. At any given moment something catastrophic could happen to us. Every day lives around the world are threatened by violence and cruelty. How do we cope? Do we just ignore the fact that human trafficking, terrorism, war, abuse, and mass shootings are all a part of our reality? Or do we hunker down in our homes for fear of encountering the horrible atrocities we see on the news? I think we have to go about our lives somewhere in between those two extremes. Confronting the terror, but not allowing it to consume us. Big Guns invites us to encounter our worst fears in the “safe space” of theatre, which starts to feel less safe and more pregnant with the potential for atrocity. And while there is much to be afraid of in the outside world, perhaps the greatest fear should be of ourselves–the potential for every one of us to be the cause of harm for another. While there is so much we cannot control that makes us scared, there are things we can control. We can do our best to not be the source of fear for others. We can say no to internet trolling. We can not click on that sketchy video that may or may not exploit a human person for the sake of attracting more viewers. We can choose to treat one another with humanity and compassion. We can make the choice to sit and encounter people, we can choose to be in community with others rather than isolate and disconnect from one another. We have the power to make the world less scary. The question that remains is, will we use it?

biographies Lily Anderson (One): Lily is a freshman with a Computer Science major and a Theater minor. Lily is ecstatic to be in this show and perform for family and friends.

Lily has not been in any other Carthage shows but has appreciated theater for quite some time appearing in many high school productions at CAPA Auburn High School

biographies including DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, MARY POPPINS, OUR TOWN, and ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Lily is glad for every moment spent on this production!

Matthew Corgiat (Two): Matthew is a freshman double major in General Theatre and Communications. He is extremely excited to perform in his first show at Carthage.

Previous Carthage experiences include working run crew for PATIENCE & FORTITUDE and performing in PHOENIX for Directing Scenes. At Cedar Grove Belgium High School Matthew acted in several plays including THE TEST, 67 CINDERELLAS (Neville), GET SMART (Agent 99), and DOWNINGS MANOR (Ronny). He would like to thank the absolutely wonderful team he worked with including the director, stage manager, and of course the cast.

Natalie Lall (Director): Natalie is a senior double majoring in Theatre Performance and Political Science and is making her directorial debut with BIG GUNS. Some of her acting credits include THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE (Priya) at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre’s Young Playwright’s Festival, as well as a benefit performance of the short, one-actor play THE GARDENS (Celestine) for Milwaukee Chamber, a piece that will enjoy a continued run at various theaters throughout Milwaukee in Spring 2022. Productions on the Carthage main stage include THE REVOLUTIONISTS (Marianne), BETRAYAL (Emma), WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (Lucia), and MARIE ANTOINETTE (Thérèse) as well as world premiere productions of ROMEO AND JULIET WALK INTO A BAR (Toni) and FIGHTING FOR HOME (Army Intel). She has additionally performed in Carthage studio productions of SECRET IN THE WINGS and THE TAMING. In addition to acting, Natalie served dramaturg for ROMEO AND JULIET WALK INTO A BAR and also recently made her film debut in Columbia College’s short film CHASING REALITY (Bella). She has also begun work as a print model throughout this past year. She would like to thank everyone involved in making this show happen, her family for their steadfast support and love, and her friends for all the fotos y recuerdos.

Rose Reichert (Stage Manager): Rose is a junior General Theatre major and Communications minor. She is super excited to be stage managing her first show at Carthage College. She was the assistant stage manager for A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2 on the main stage her freshman year at Carthage. She has also performed as Kana in PATIENCE AND FORTITUDE, Sister Mary McGee in BLOOD SISTERS, Mother in THE YELLOW BOAT (COMPETITION VERSION), and Violet in SMOKEFALL at Carthage College. Rose is thrilled to show BIG GUNS to the world. She would like to thank director Natalie Lall for giving her this opportunity, as well as actors Matthew Corgiat and Lily Anderson for trusting in her. She will always treasure this group and the moments they shared. Rose would also like to thank all of her family and friends for all of their love and support.

Sierra Clark (Costume Designer): Sierra is a junior majoring in Costume Design with an English minor and is part of the Carthage Honors program. Previous Carthage credits include costume designing BETRAYAL, assistant designing WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, and she led the wardrobe crew

biographies for PATIENCE & FORTITUDE, EURYDICE, PUFFS, THE HANDBOOK, A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2, and AWAY FROM THE MIRROR on the mainstage among others.

She would like to thank Kim Instenes for all her guidance on this show and throughout their college career. She hopes you enjoy the show!

carthage faculty and staff Theatre Faculty Nora Carroll........................................................................................... Artist in Residence Maureen Chavez-Kruger...................................... Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Kim Instenes.................................... Associate Professor of Theatre, Costume Designer Marcella Kearns.................................................................. Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Herschel Kruger................................................. Department Chair, Professor of Theatre Martin McClendon.............................................................................Professor of Theatre William Newcomb............................ Assistant Professor of Theatre, Technical Director Emily Ritger......................................................................... Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Laura Roberts...................................................................... Adjunct Instructor of Theatre Dr. Neil Scharnick.............................................................. Associate Professor of Theatre Musical Theatre Faculty and Staff Dr. Corinne Ness.............................. Professor of Music, Dean of Arts and Humanities, Director of Music Theatre Studies Melissa Kelly Cardamone...................................................................... Staff Accompanist Rayven Dockery........................................................ Adjunct Instructor of Music Theatre Matthew Hougland................. Assistant Professor of Music & Music Theatre Specialist Thomas Novak......................................................... Adjunct Instructor of Music Theatre Lorian Schwaber.........................................Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music – Voice Dance Faculty Jennifer Barreca................................................................................... Instructor of Dance Jenna Jozefowski....................................................................Adjunct Instructor of Dance Stacy Pottinger..................................................... Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre Director of Dance Minor Kristina Saldarelli..................................................................Adjunct Instructor of Dance Fine Arts at Carthage acknowledges that the land on which our building stands is part of the traditional Potawatomi, Sioux, Peoria, Kickapoo, and Miami peoples past, present, and future. These homelands reside along the southwest shores of Michigami, North America’s largest system of freshwater lakes. We honor with gratitude the land itself, and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.

Many Indigenous peoples thrive in this place—alive and strong, and this calls us to commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the land we inhabit as well.

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