Something Rotten

2021-2022 Carthage Theatre Department Presents

Book by

Karey Kirkpatrick & John O’Farrell Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick

Music & Lyrics by Directed by

Martin McClendon

Music Direction by

Matthew Hougland

April 29-30 & May 5-7 * 7:30 p.m.

May 1 * 3 p.m.

Wartburg Theatre * David A. Stratz, Jr. Center

musical numbers Orchestra Welcome To The Renaissance................................. Jeremiah, Portia, Ensemble God, I Hate Shakespeare......................................................................Nick, Nigel Right Hand Man.......................................................................... Bea, Nick, Nigel God, I Hate Shakespeare (Reprise)................................................................Nick A Musical.............................................................. Nick, Nostradamus, Ensemble The Black Death....................................................................................Nick, Nigel I Love The Way.................................................................................. Portia, Nigel Will Power.......................................................................................... Shakespeare Shakespeare’s After Party.......................................................................Ensemble Intermission Orchestra Welcome To The Renaissance (Reprise)........................................... Troubadour Hard To Be The Bard........ Shakespeare, “Shakin’ it for Shakespeare” Dancers It’s Eggs.........................................................................................Nick, Ensemble We See The Light........................................... Portia, Nigel, Jeremiah, Ensemble Nigel’s Theme................................................................................................ Nigel To Thine Own Self Be True........................................................Nigel, Ensemble Right Hand Man (Reprise)............................................................................... Bea Something Rotten..................................................Nick, Shakespeare, Ensemble Make An Omelette........................ Nick, Nostradamus, Shakespeare, Ensemble To Thine Own Self (Reprise)...............................................................Nick, Nigel Welcome To America....................................Nick, Nigel, Bea, Portia, Ensemble

cast The Troubadour, a storyteller............................................................. Tyler Meyer Nick Bottom, a playwright.............................................................Jeffrey Watkins Nigel Bottom, his brother ..................................................... Matthew Pakkebier Nostradamus, a soothsayer....................................................... Sophie Michalski Bea, wife of Nick...................................................................................... Zoë Gatz Brother Jeremiah, a puritan................................................................. Jack Myers Portia, his daughter........................................................................ Chloe Kroeger William Shakespeare, a playwright................................................Caitlin Preuss Lady Clapham, a patron of the arts..........................................Emily Jean Zerger Shylock, a businesswoman.............................................................Lianna Pfister Master of the Justice, a judge.........................................................Rogelio Castro Tom Snout....................................................................................Brennan Adams Snug............................................................................................. Lane Breimhorst Peter Quince.............................................................................Hannah Czaplicki Ye Tall One........................................................................... Massimo Manfredini Francis Flute........................................................................... Rachel Skowronski Robin................................................................................................... Tyler Meyer The Puritan Hit Squad.......................................... Rogelio Castro, Ellie Neybert, Flower Wang, Matthew Wrbanek The “Shakin’ it for Shakespeare” Dancers............. Nicky Caldwell, Tyler Meyer Rachel Skowronski. Makayla Steinberg Astrologer....................................................................................... Nicky Caldwell Psychic...................................................................................... Makayla Steinberg Crazy cat Woman........................................................................ Emily Halfmann Eyepatch Man..................................................................................Rogelio Castro Norbert the Knowing.........................................................................Ellie Neybert Ye Good Townspeople of London.......................Nicky Caldwell, Rogelio Castro Emily Halfmann, Ellie Neybert, Makayla Steinberg, Flower Wang, Matthew Wrbanek

production team Director.................................................................................... Martin McClendon Music Director/Conductor..................................................... Matthew Hougland Choreographer........................................................................... Kristina Saldarelli Assistant Music Director/Keyboard...............................................Yu-Mei Chang Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain..............................Rachel Skowronski Stage Manager..................................................................................Gabrielle Tifft Assistant Stage Managers...................................... Lauren Ferguson, Nat Silvera Scenic Designer..............................................................Maureen Chavez-Kruger Costume Designer............................................................................ Kim Instenes Technical & Lighting Director.................................................William Newcomb ASL adapter..................................................................................Lane Breimhorst Properties Designer..............................................................................Zoe Landry Dramaturg........................................................................................... Alexis Asare Pit Orchestra Keyboard/Conductor.............................................................. Matthew Hougland Keyboard...........................................................................................Yu-Mei Chang Percussion...................................................................................Christian Plonski Bass Guitar............................................................................................. Jack Kelley Trumpet.............................................................................................Colin Conway Trombone............................................................................................. Taylor Zorn Violin.........................................................................................Ashlynne Edwards Reed.................................................................................................. Bryan Tamayo Reed................................................................................................. Bailey Schneyr

cast biographies Lane Breimhorst (Ensemble/Snug/ASL Interpretations) is a junior Music Theatre Major and Costume Design Major. His previous credits include PATIENCE AND FORTITUDE (Oro) at Carthage and CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD (Orin) at Hope Summer Repartory Theatre. He will be returning to Hope Summer Rep this summer to be in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, and LULU AND THE LONG WALK. He would like to thank his teachers for everything they have done to help hone his skills.

Nicky Caldwell (Ensemble/Astrologer/Valet/Nigel Bottom Understudy) is a Junior Music Theatre Major. Previous credits include: EURYDICE (Orhpheus), BETRAYAL (Jerry), SHE LOVES ME (Head Waiter), and WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (Assorted Ensemble). He will be appearing this summer as a Principal Singer Dancer in KIDS FROM WISCONSIN’s BIG BANG BOOM tour. He would like to thank his parents and his brother for their constant love and support.

cast biographies Rogelio Castro (Master of the Justice/Eye Patch Man/Townspeople/Puritan Hit Squad) is a senior Music Theatre Major. Previous credits at Carthage include MARIE ANTOINETTE (The Dauphin/The Servant), KISS ME KATE (Ensemble), ROMEO & JULIET WALK INTO A BAR (Professor Old Dude/Devon/Steve), EURYDICE (Father U/S), WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF. NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (Ivan’s Concierge/ Magistrate #2/Chief Inspector), and PATIENCE & FORTITUDE (Low) on the mainstage. Musical Theatre Workshop credits include FUN HOME (Bruce Bechdel), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN (Charlie Brown), and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. Most recently, he directed a workshop production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS. He would like to thank all his family and friends for their support and believing in his dreams.

Hannah Czaplicki (Peter Quince/Ensemble/Bea Understudy) is a junior Music Theatre major. Previous Mainstage Performance Credits: ROMEO AND JULIET WALK INTO A BAR (Meghan/Department Chair). Music Theatre Workshop Credits: LITTLE WOMEN (Amy March/Troll); SHE LOVES ME (Ilona Ritter); SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (Ensemble); and OUR TIME (Herself ). She would like to thank her cast, crew, and creative team for all of the magical things they do and also her friends and family for their endless love and support.

Zoë Gatz (Bea) is a senior majoring in Public Relations and Music Theatre. Other Carthage credits include LITTLE WOMEN (Meg), THE REVOLUTIONISTS (Charlotte), WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A MENTAL BREAK DOWN (Candella), and SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. She would like to thank her friends and family for all of their support! @zzzoegatzzz Emily Halfmann (Crazy Cat Woman, Townsperson, Swing) is a first-year Music Theatre/General Theatre double major & Spanish minor. She is excited and grateful to make her main stage debut with such a wonderful group of people. Carthage credits: LITTLE WOMEN (Aunt March), IRISH THEATRE PROJECT. Emily thanks her family and friends for supporting her always.

Chloe Kroeger (Portia) is a freshman Elementry Education major with a music minor.

Previous KUSD Theatre Credits: URINETOWN (Josepheine ‘Ma’ Strong) and QUILTERS (Sarah McKendree Bonham/Mama). Music Theatre Workshop Credits: LITTLE WOMEN (John Brooke/Braxton). She would like to thank her wonderful cast, crew, and production team for all of their tremendous amounts of support and dedication.

Additionally, she would like to thank her friends and family for being their amazing selves and sticking with her throughout the years.

Massimo Manfredini (The Tall One/Shakespeare Doorman/Horatio/Ensemble) is a junior Music Theatre major with a self-designed minor in Creative Arts Education.

Previous theatre credits at Carthage: SWEET CHARITY (Officer Monty/Ensemble), RIDE THE CYCLONE (Karnak), WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (Ivan), THE CASE OF THE CRUSHED PETUNIAS (Officer), and PATIENCE & FORTITUDE (Heff ). He wants to thank the entire cast, crew, and production team of the show for all their hard work as well as his family and friends for all their support throughout his career.

cast biographies Tyler Meyer (Troubadour/Robin/Swing) is a senior Music Theatre and Marketing double major. Carthage mainstage credits: WOMEN ON THE VERGE…, PUFFS, FLORA THE RED MENACE. Workshop credits: LAST FIVE YEARS, SHE LOVES ME, SWEET CHARITY, SISTER ACT. This being his last production at Carthage, Tyler would like to thank his friends and the fine arts faculty at Carthage for the countless opportunities and knowledge. Not goodbye, but until we meet again.

Sophie Michalski (Nostradamus) is a senior Music Theatre major. Other mainstage performances include: THE REVOLUTIONISTS (Olympe de Gouges), EURYDICE (Lord of the Underworld), PUFFS (Zach Smith/J. Finch), and A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 (Anne Marie). Other workshop credits include: TWELFTH NIGHT (Maria), YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Snoopy), and most recently, she directed a workshop production of LITTLE WOMEN. She would like to thank her friends, family, and professors for an amazing 4 years!

Ellie Neybert (Ensemble / Portia Understudy) is a first-year music theatre major.

Previous credits: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Beatrice), NEWSIES (Jojo/ Nun), and SPAMALOT (Lady of the Lake). Workshop credits: LITTLE WOMEN (Professor Bhaer) and IRISH THEATRE PROJECT. She will be choreographing SHREK JR. this summer. She would like to thank her friends and family who have supported her throughout this year.

Lianna Pfister (Shylock/Ensemble) is senior Music Theater and Vocal Performance double major. Previously seen in Carthage’s THE ADDAMS FAMILY (Ensemble), SISTER ACT (Ensemble), and SHE LOVES ME (Arpad), as well as the Carthage Choir. Future plans include her senior recital on May 9 (tickets available at the box office or online), the Carthage Choir 2022 Tour, and the Disney College Program in July. She would like to thank her family and her teachers for all they’ve done for her.

Makayla Steinberg (Ensemble, Assistant Dance Captain, Swing) is a freshman double major in Theater Performance and Communication with a minor in Dance. Previous credits include: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Claudette), FOOTLOOSE (Featured Dancer), THESE SHINING LIVES (Charlotte Purcell), and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (Violet Bick). She wants to thank her incredibly talented cast, crew, and creative team for their commitment in making SOMETHING ROTTEN! come to life, and to her family and friends for their continued support… enjoy!

Matthew Pakkebier (Nigel Bottom) is majoring in Musical Theatre and Music Education. Other mainstage performances include WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (Carlos), and FLORA THE RED MENACE (Kenny). Studio productions include SMOKEFALL (Colonel/Johnny). Music Theatre Workshop Productions include SHE LOVES ME (Georg), SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, SWEET CHARITY (Vidal), and SISTER ACT (TJ). Outside of Carthage, he has been seen performing at Six Flags Great America and touring with the Kids From Wisconsin.

This summer he will be performing as part of the Moulin Rouge cast at Worlds Of Fun (Kansas City). He would like to thank his family, friends, and teachers for their continued support.

cast biographies Caitlin Preuss (William Shakespeare) is a junior Music Theatre and Directing double major. Carthage mainstage credits: THE REVOLUTIONISTS, WOMEN ON THE VERGE…FIGHTING FOR HOME. Workshop credits: SHE LOVES ME, LITTLE WOMEN, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD. Carthage directing credits: co-director of BETRAYAL, director of THE YELLOW BOAT. Caitlin thanks her mentors, professors, friends, and family for being by her side through every season of life.

Rachel Skowronski (Ensemble, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer) is a senior Music Theatre and Communications double major and Dance minor. Other Carthage productions include: PATIENCE AND FORTITUDE, LITTLE WOMEN, PUFFS, SWEET CHARITY and THE HANDBOOK. She would like to thank the directing team as well as her family and friends for their support. @_rachelskowronski Fangyiduo Wang (Flower)(Ensemble/The Puritan) attended the Beijing Dance Academy for ten years and received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Theatre. She performed roles such as Olive in “Bullets over Broadway” and Heidi in “Dear Evan Hansen.” She also performed in the Chinese original shows “Welcome” and “Romance of the Western Chamber.” She loves to try new things in fields that require body awareness such as Pilates, Yoga, Contemporary, Jazz, Music Theatre and street dance. When Flower performs she strives to connect with her audience in such a way that they might be healed through the power of art. Her goal is not to showcase her own talents but rather to show how the performance arts have the ability to give people a look into their own humanity.

Jeffrey Watkins (Nick Bottom) is a senior majoring in Theatre and minoring in Music. He is delighted to be a part of the production and to have had the chance to work with all of these amazing people. Previous roles at Carthage include MARIE ANTOINETTE, in which he played the Queen’s brother and emperor of Austria, Joseph, on the mainstage. Jeffrey would like to thank his mother for giving him the initial push to try out for a musical all those years ago. He has never been able to leave the stage since.

Matthew Wrbanek (Ensemble/Nostradamus Understudy) is a junior at Carthage studying musical theatre and scenic design. He has previously been in PUFFS (Ernie Mac/Ensemble), RIDE THE CYCLONE (Mischa), SPRING AWAKENING (Georg), and KISS ME KATE (Fred Graham). This is Matthews first time performing in a mainstage musical and he is so thankful for all the friends family and faculty that have supported him.

Emily Jean Zerger Lady Clapham/Clerk/Ensemble) is a senior Music Theatre major with minors in Dance and Spanish. Previous Carthage shows include SHE LOVES ME (Ensemble/Maraczek US) and SISTER ACT (Emsemble) as MT Workshop productions, and WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (Ensemble) on the mainstage. Emily Jean thanks her family, friends, and teachers for their wonderful support.

production team biographies Martin McClendon (Director, Professor of Theatre) teaches, directs, and designs scenery for Carthage Theatre. He has received KC/ACTF Certificates of Merit for scenic design for the Carthage productions of MAN OF LA MANCHA, BOEING BOEING, ONE DAY IN THE SEASON OF RAIN, DEAD MAN’S CELL PHONE, and a collaborative certificate for video technology for THE BREATH OF STARS. Martin was also honored to receive the Association for Theatre in Higher Education Innovative Teaching Award for 2016-17 for his work with students in developing veteran theatre projects, including the Veteran Night of the Arts fundraiser. Before coming to Carthage, Martin spent 10 years working as a professional actor, carpenter, and scene designer in Chicago and Los Angeles. He was nominated three times for Non-Equity Jeff Citation Awards while designing scenery for the Defiant Theatre Company, Chicago. In addition to designing scenery, video, and sound at Carthage, regional scene design credits include Milwaukee Chamber Theatre and First Stage Children’s Theatre (Milwaukee, WI), Actor’s Ensemble (Rockford, IL), and The Evidence Room and Odyssey Theatres (Los Angeles, CA). Onstage appearances in Chicago include MOJO and SKYLIGHT (Steppenwolf ), DANNY BOUNCING (Victory Gardens) and THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN (Northlight). On-camera work includes several independent movies, episodes of ER and EARLY EDITION, and numerous commercials. He is a proud member of Actor’s Equity and SAG/AFTRA. Martin received his MFA in acting from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana, and his BFA in acting from Rockford College. He would like to thank his beautiful wife Jennifer and his wonderful kids Arabella and Horatio for their support and inspiration.

Matthew Hougland (Music Director/Director of Undergraduate Music Theatre Studies): National Tour: SPAMILTON (MD/King George). Off-Broadway: LIFE OF THE PARTY (Lawrence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin), EMERGENCY. Workshop: WICKEDEST WOMAN. Past credits include CHICAGO, SISTER ACT, AMOUR, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, A CATERED AFFAIR. Awards: Broadway World Best Actor. Current: Celebrity Cruises (vocal director), SPAMILTON (vacation MD), Carthage College (Director of Undergraduate MT Studies). Education: MM NYU Steinhardt. www.matthewhougland.com @mrhougland Kristina Saldarelli (Choreographer) is an Adjunct Instructor of Theatre at Carthage College. She received her B.A. in Theatre Arts: Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, holds her M.A. in Communication, Media, and Theatre from Northeastern Illinois University, and is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in Dance from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She performed with the Midwest Emmy-Award winning JUMP RHYTHM® Jazz Project for 13 years. She is eternally grateful to Mike and their three children Vivian, Talia, and Rocco who inspire her every day.

Yu-Mei Chang (Assistant Music Director/Keyboard 2) is a graduate student at Carthage College majoring in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy. She is a music director and keyboard player active on theater stages both in Taiwan and China. Her previous theater credits include MAMMA MIA! (MD Assistant, Keyboard 2), AVENUE Q (MD Assistant, Keyboard-conduct), HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (MD Assistant, Keyboard-conduct), DADDY LONG LEGS (Music Director, Keyboard-conduct), MURDER BALLAD (Music Director, Keyboard-conduct), I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (Music Director, Keyboard-conduct), LAUNDRY (Music Director), MIDNIGHT DINER (Music Director), THRILL ME (Pianist), JEKYLL AND HYDE (Keyboard 2), and THE PHANTOM OF

production team biographies THE OPERA international tour ( Keyboard sub). Workshop credits: SHE LOVES ME, THE LAST FIVE YEARS. She would like to thank her family for all the support and love. It’s amazing to join SOMETHING ROTTEN! and great to be back on the stage with audiences. Ig @maysmusica Gabrielle Tifft (Stage Manager) is a junior Technical-Direction Theatre Major, with two Minors in Costume Design and Dance. Carthage mainstage credits include PATIENCE & FORTITUDE (sound designer), BETRAYAL (light designer), EURYDICE (assistant light designer), ROMEO AND JULIET WALK INTO A BAR (sound designer). Carthage studio production of SMOKEFALL (light designer). She would like to thank her friends and family for all their support as well as Martin McClendon, Matthew Hougland, and Kristina Saldarelli for this opportunity.

Nat Silvera (Assistant Stage Manager) is a Junior at Carthage College majoring in General Theater with a minor in Business Administration. While at Carthage they have worked on projects like CRY IT OUT (Jessie), THE CHRISTIANS (Elizabeth, Pastors wife), and ROMEO AND JULIET WALK INTO A BAR (Raven Kalypso). They are very excited to make their production team debut on this show. Outside of Carthage, a few of their favorite productions include PEER GYNT (Trumperstrale), M*CBETH (Macduff ), and EVERYONE VS. EVERYONE (Mother). Nat would also like to remind you that trans rights are human rights and Black Lives Matter. Ig @natsilvera Maureen Chavez-Kruger (Scenic Designer, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theatre) Maureen is delighted to be a part of the 2021-22 season and celebrating the return of in-person theatre to the Kenosha community. Her regional design work includes productions at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, First Stage, Next Act Theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Lawrence University, and UW-Milwaukee: Peck School of the Arts. Most recent scenic design: MY WAY at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre and PATIENCE AND FORTITUDE, WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, and ROMEO AND JULIET WALK INTO A BAR at Carthage College, and BONNIE & CLYDE, TWELFTH NIGHT at UW-Milwaukee: Peck School of the Arts. Maureen holds an MFA in Scene Design from Boston University and served as a board member for Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (2014-2020).

Kim Instenes (Costume Designer, Associate Professor of Theatre) holds an MFA in Costume Design and Technology from Ohio University, and a BA in Theatre from UW-Whitewater. Her faculty credits include UW Parkside, UW Whitewater, UW Milwaukee and Lawrence University. In addition to teaching at these schools she has designed costumes and makeup for a number of productions including IMAGINARY INVALID, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, TROJAN WAR, SWEENEY TODD and TRANSLATIONS. Kim continues to work as a freelance costume and make-up designer in the Milwaukee/Chicago area. Professional design credits include THE SNOW and BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER, as well as the musical BIG at Milwaukee’s First Stage Children’s Theatre, the JEEVES Trilogy and HEROES at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and numerous shows at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Renaissance Theatre Works, Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Racine Theatre Guild. Design work at Carthage includes SPRING AWAKENING and costumes for the world premieres of NO NAME by Jeffrey Hatcher and GHOST BIKE by Laura Jacqmin,to name a few. GHOST BIKE won her a Certificate of Merit from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for costume and makeup design and an

production team biographies invitation to show her work at the Festival. Kim is excited to be a part of the Theatre Department here at Carthage as it strengthens and strives to create theatre artists of the highest quality. She enjoys the thrill of watching a student understand what a costume does for their character and watching that character come to life as a result.

She would also like to thank her family, husband Doug, and children, Lauren and Dalen, for their continued support of her creative endeavors.

William Newcomb (Technical Director/Lighting Designer, Assistant Professor of Theatre) holds a B.F.A. in Technical Theatre from Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, and an M.F.A. in Arts Administration from Southern Utah University. He was assistant manager of the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre for two years before coming to Carthage. William also served as production Manager for the Optimist Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park. William is a national member of USITT. Other credits include technical director of the Wells Fine Arts Center at Tarleton State University, assistant technical director at Oberlin College, scene shop foreman at Ohio Light Opera, and assistant to the production manager of the Utah Shakespearean Festival.

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 Graduate Music Theatre Studies Melissa Kelly Cardamone....................................................................... Staff Accompanist Matthew Hougland........................................................... Assistant Professor of Music & Director of Undergraduate Music Theatre Studies 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

kcactf The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, part of the Rubenstein Arts Access Program, is generously funded by David M. Rubenstein.

Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

Additional support is provided by The Honorable Stuart Bernstein and Wilma E. Bernstein; and the Dr. Gerald and Paula McNichols Foundation.

Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts.

This production is entered in the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF). The aims of this national theater education program are to identify and promote quality in college-level theater production. To this end, each production entered is eligible for a response by a regional KCACTF representative, and selected students and faculty are invited to participate in KCACTF programs involving scholarships, internships, grants and awards for actors, directors, dramaturgs, playwrights, designers, stage managers and critics at both the regional and national levels.

Productions entered on the Participating level are eligible for invitation to the KCACTF regional festival and may also be considered for national awards recognizing outstanding achievement in production, design, direction and performance.

Last year more than 1,500 productions were entered in the KCACTF involving more than 200,000 students nationwide. By entering this production, our theater department is sharing in the KCACTF goals to recognize, reward, and celebrate the exemplary work produced in college and university theaters across the nation.

upcoming events Opera Workshop April 30 • 3 p.m. & May 1 • 6 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required Student Recital: Maile Riedel & Gabriela Booth Saturday, May 7 • 12 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required Spring Band Concert Sunday, May 8 • 2 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required Student Recital: Lianna Pfister Monday, May 9 • 7:30 p.m.

Recital Hall • Tickets required Honors Recital Tuesday, May 10 • 7:30 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required Percussion Ensemble Concert Thursday, May 12 • 7:30 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required Spring Choral Concert Friday, May 13 • 7:30 p.m.

A. F. Siebert Chapel • Tickets required

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